On 8/26/2023, Victim was found floating deceased by two fishermen on Lake Secession in Abbeville County. Shortly after, the two fishermen located Unit 1 adrift on the lake. On the evening/ night of 8/25, the victim operating Unit 1 was cruising on Lake Secession alone. 

During this trip, Unit 1 ran out of gas. While adrift on the lake the victim entered the water from Unit 1. Being unable to swim the victim was unable to get back to Unit 1 or the close shoreline. The victim was not wearing a PFD. 

An autopsy was performed on the victim and water was found in the victim's lungs. Through a presumption test, the victim tested positive for alcohol. At this time, the autopsy and toxicology results are pending as well as the cause of death.

Lake Secession