On June 11, 2023, at approximately 1730 hours, a single vessel incident occurred on the Indian River Lagoon, located in Indian River County, City of Sebastian, Florida.  

The vessel was identified as an unregistered, Coleman four person inflatable.  The vessel was operated by human power (paddle), and occupied by two adult operators and one adult occupant.  

The midship positioned operator voluntarily "jumped" from the unanchored vessel and began swimming.  A short time later, he was observed approximately 50-feet forward of the vessel, and heard yelling for help.  He was recovered unconscious, floating face down in the water.  He was transported by ground to Indian River Cleveland Clinic for treatment.  On June 12, 2023, he was pronounced deceased by Indian River Cleveland Clinic.   

Indian River Lagoon
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