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    After more than a yearlong investigation, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has determined that Austin Stephanos and Perry Cohen had a "weather related incident" at sea which caused their vessel to capsize. Stephanos and Cohen are the two Tequesta teens who have been missing at sea since July 2015. The boys left for a fishing trip from the Jupiter Inlet and have not been seen or heard from since.

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    After more than a yearlong investigation, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has determined that Austin Stephanos and Perry Cohen had a "weather related incident" at sea which caused their vessel to capsize. Stephanos and Cohen are the two Tequesta teens who have been missing at sea since July 2015. The boys left for a fishing trip from the Jupiter Inlet and have not been seen or heard from since.

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    FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION DIVISION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT [X] BOATING ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION HUNTING ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION (_] ALLIGATOR INCIDENT INVESTIGATION FATALITY INJURY, & MIssiNG ( PROPERTY DAMAGE INVESTIGATING OFFICER: _Investigator Kyle Patterson CASE NUMBER: FWSA1S5OFF6194 - Supplemental FWCDLE 198 (06/09) 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 7) Table of Contents Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's Report a) Patterson's Report b) Teems Report Report from Daniel Kissane’s Report (Attorney for Yamaha) Brian Stetler’s Report (Stetler Marine Surveys) Captain Havard Melvaer's Report (Edda Fjord) Consent to Search Form Crime Scene Log / Property Receipts / Return of Property Forms Photograph’s a) Google Earth Image (vessel recovery location) b) Attached Disc i) Videos and photos of recovery of the vessel ii) Personal items sent from the Captain of the Edda Fjord i) Photos of vessel being delivered to Broward Office iv) Manuals and download from Yamaha v) Pictures of tackle boxes and IPhone FWSA-15-OFF-6194 Investigator Patterson's Supplemental Report March 18, 2016 |, Investigator Kyle Patterson received a phone call from Captain Jeff Ardelean advising me that a Container ship had found a vessel at sea that matched the vessel from the missing teens case from July 24" 2015. The recovery ship M/V Edda Fjord had secured the vessel and all personal items, including an IPhone. The ship found the vessel floating overtumed at position N 32*11,65' W 061°51,1. This is ‘approximately 170 miles off the east coast of Bermuda." March 19, 2016 ‘We received pictures from the Captain of the Edda Fjord, showing the vessel, the motor with ‘several close-ups showing several parts with numbers and personal items found on the vessel. The portion of the bow on both sides where registration numbers are normally found was missing. We were able to determine that this was the vessel involved in the missing teen's case. This was determined by the identification ofthe serial number on the motor in one of the photos. The families where notified that the vessel had been located and we shared some of the photos from the recovery with both families. The IPhone that was recovered was idenified as Austin's phone by his father, Blu Stephanos. ‘The Captain of the Edda Fjord agreed to send the IPhone and tackles boxes to FWC when they got to their ‘next port of call. They also notified us that they were also going to ship the vessel back to the States at their expense to assist with the investigation. March 24, 2016 Captain Ardelean and Lt. Omold interviewed Rex Richards to go over the photos received from the Captain of the Edda Fjord. Richards explained: 1) Electronic outlet was hooked to the 12 volt battery and he used it for the spotlight. This was installed by Richards 2) The battery that was missing was under front portion of the center console starboard side 3) He installed the rubber tubing on the shelf of the center console. The tubing was installed for a foot rest, 4) He agreed to look at vessel when it came in if necessary April 14, 2016 ‘A package arrived from Portugal via DHL. The package and its contents was photographed and logged into evidence at the FWC Jupiter office by Investigator David Fowir. + See attached for report from Captain of Edda Fjord including photos of the recovery 1[Page April 22, 2016 After several discussions with Mr, Blu Stephanos, Captain Jeff Ardelean and Bud Vielhauer (FWC Legal Office-General Counsel) about the return of the IPhone to the legal over, Mr. Stephanos, it was agreed upon that the phone would be retuned as requested. Mr. Stephanos stated that he wanted to have {he phone examined by the best possible source at his expense. The phone was severely damaged from being submerged in saltwater for eight months with no protective case. Exposure to ar was causing the Phone to become further corroded even though it was packaged in rice. The original photographs of the phone that were taken do not clearly depict the amount of damage to the phone. The corrosion was Causing the phone to swell and actually spit the phone open. There was a concem that the phone would Continue to deteriorate and all agreed that it needed to be examined by a forensics team as soon as possible ‘Mr. Stephanos shared his concem that i Law Enforcement was allowed to forensically examine the hone, any information recovered from the phone would become public record. Mr. Stephanos agreed to share any information related to the boating accident; including calls, text or snap chats from either of the boys with FWC as part ofthe ongoing investigation. That evening Captain Ardelean notified Nick Komilff and Pamela Cohen ofthe decision to return the phone to Mr. Stephanos. They did not agree with our decision and requested assistance from their personal attomey to have the case reviewed by a civil judge in Palm Beach County. The next day Mr. Stephanos called Captain Ardelean and advised him that he had Convinced Apple, the phone manufacture to examine the phone. Mr. Siephanos requested that a FWC Law Enforcement representative fly wth him to deliver the IPhone to Apple in California. We declined that request April 25, 2016 Photographs ofall tems found in the tackle boxes were sent to Nick Koriloff and Pam Cohen for ‘he purposes of identifying any belongings that may have belonged to Perry Cohen. These items were documented in an inventory list and were as follows: Inventory of Items in Tackle Boxes Box 1 4 -Blue and White Fishing Lure 41 —White Fishing lure Box 2 4 ~ Double Hook Lure 10- Treble Hook Plugs (3 Badonk-A-Donk, 1 Sub-surface) Box 3 6- Treble Hook Plugs 26 - Artificial Shrimp Lures 2[Page Box 4 2- Plastic Bags (Fishing HQ, Jupiter Fl, $2.99) 2. White and Green Rubber Lures 3 Purple Rubber Lures 5 Treble Hook Plugs 5 - White Hooks 5 - Multi-colored Lures 5 - Mult-colored Feathered Lures 7 - Pink Feathered Lures 7 - Bronze and Green Rubber Lures 8- White Rubber Lures 12- White Feathered Lures At the direction of FWC Legal, Captain Jeff Ardelean, Lt Mike Omold, and | logged out of evidence and retumed the IPhone cellular phone packed in rice to the owner, Blu Stephanos. Mr. Stephanos Packaged the bag of rice containing the phone into a FedEx box then sealed it and turned the phone over toa third party. April 29, 2046 Lt Mike Omold and I lagged out of evidence the tackle boxes and the fishing lures within the tackle boxes and returned them to the owner, Carly Black. The fishing tackle was documented and photographed before returning 2 May 16, 2016 Captain Jeff Ardelean, Lieutenant Lindsay McDonald, Lieutenant Richard Omold, Investigator Brian Coffin, and Investigator Rebeoca Teems received the recovered vessel atthe Broward Otfice located at Port Everglades. The vessel was packed in a shipping container for transport from Norway. The vessel was then unloaded, put on trailer and placed into the evidence storage room #123 May 19, 2016 Prior to examining the vessel and motor, | met with the owner, Carly Black and she signed a consent to search form for the 1978 18ft SeaCraft Hin #SECF80110977 and the 2005 Yamaha Motor Model F115TLRD Serial # 68 VL-1037927.4 ? See attached for photos of items in tackle boxes * See attached report from Investigator Teems and Pictures of the vessels arial ‘See attached for consent to search form 3|Page May 20, 2016 Special Agents William V. Saladrigas and Steven Caceres of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) - Miami Regional Operations Center met with Captain Ardelean, Lt Omold and myself at the FWC regional office, FDLE had agreed to assist with the forensic inspection ofthe vessel and meet with family members to review the case and address any concems, May 25, 2016 Captain Ardelean, Lt Omold and | along with Special Agents William V. Saladrigas and Steven Caceres met with representatives from Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA, and Crime Scene Analyst from FDLE at the Broward FWC office at Port Everglades. © ‘Mr. Caleb Chesser (an engineer from Yamaha) in the presence of Mr. Daniel J. Kissane (a Jacksonville-based attomey retained by Yamaha) examined the Motor and the Electronic Control Unit (ECU). During the examination they were able to conclude that they would be able to attempt a download of the ECU at a later date. All examinations were videotaped by Paul Smith of Orange Legal representing the Yamaha Corporation, The forensic examination ofthe vessel was performed by Steve Balunan, Senior Crime Laboratory Analyst, and Katy Reidy, Crime Lab Analyst, of the FDLE Fort Myers Regional Operations Center ® They Conducted mult-dimensional photographic examination of the vessel as well as examined the vessel in its entirety for any forensic evidence? May 31, 2016 Captain Ardetean and | met with Rex Richards to discuss the vessel and to receive explanations for some of the vessel's configurations, First we talked about the outlet switch which he advised was a 12 volt hook up, and was not an AC Outlet as it appeared. He stated that he had explained the difference to Austin but did not think he fully comprehended the difference. ‘Secondly we discussed the Perko battery switch and the aftermarket markings on the Perko. He explained the aftermarket markings were to establish the positon of the Perko which were the same as the ‘manufacturers’ positions. He stated the previous owner put them on because the switch was located in a place where the switch was not easily visible and the aftermarket markings made it easier to determine its position. Third we talked about the hole in the bottom of the vessel. He explained the hole was a drain/ ‘washout for the fish box and would not allow water onto the vessel. * See attached for report from Wiliam V. Salagrigas FOLE {See attached photos and report of the Forensic analysis. ” For a complete log of people on scene see attachments. 4|Page Finally, we discussed the gauges and battery system, He advised the battery was a Deleo Marine battery and it was a new battery less than a year old. He explained there was a bilge switch on the console, and one gauge. The other gauge that came with the motor goes to the fuel management system was not installed on the vessel when he placed the motor on the vessel. He sill had the gauge and showed it to us, dune 2, 2016 Captain Ardelean and | along with Special Agent Steven Caceres (FDLE) met with representatives from Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA, at the Broward FWC office. At this time Mr. Caleb Chesser removed the ECU from the subject motor and installed it onto an exemplar motor that he brought with him for the download process. He was able to complete a download of the ECU and provide a jump drive with the data that was downloaded. | ook the ECU and logged it into evidence at the Jupiter compound. All examinations were videotaped by Paul Smith of Orange Legal. June 13, 2016 FWC received a memorandum from the office of Daniel Kissane the Attomey representing Yamaha. The memorandum discussed Yamahas finding from the ECU download and the ‘steps they took to receive those findings 8 Yamaha provided clarification reference to the download information. The download shows 7 items of data. Items 1, 5, and Zare information gathered from the subject motor. tems 3 and 4 are from the exemplar motor. Items 2 and 6 do not show any data entry June 15, 2016 Captain Ardelean and | along with Special Agent William V. Saladrigas (FDLE) met with Brian Stetier of Stetler Marine Surveyors at the Broward FC office. Mr. Stetler completed an independent survey of the vessel and the motor. At the end of the survey we requested Mr. Stetler to review the findings from Yamaha and the download information received off the ECU. He agreed with Yamaha and their findings. June 17, 2016 FWC received a report from Brian Stetler of Stetler Marine Surveyors, which shows the findings of his survey? July 6, 2016 | spoke with Frances Rossen who advised she had recently seen the boys in Miami, Fl, She Claimed to have seen the boys on two diffrent occasions. Once at Black Pointe Marina and once at Key Biscayne. | ask her if she had a picture or proof of seeing the boys. She advised it was too dangerous to try and take pictures, She was also questioned if she could take me to the boys and advised no. | gave her the incident number and the number fo our dispatch center and advised her to calf she located the boys again. told her we would respond immediately if she located them or was able to take a photograph of the boys. $ See attached for Memorandum from Daniel Kissane ° See attached for report from Brian Stetler 5[Page August 3, 2016 Frances Rossen showed up at the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's Regional Office and ask to speak with me. | was not at the regional office, and Captain Ardelean ask Lt. Tom Hayworth to speak with her. She gave the same information to Lt Hayworth the same information that she relayed to me on July 6°, August 9, 2016 Captain Ardelean and | contacted Frances Rossen via telephone, to ask her i she had any Updated information. She advised she did not have any other information, and could not take us to the boys. We again advised her if she saw the boys to call 911 and our agency dispatch center and we would respond immediately Conclusion On March 18, 2016 a shipping vessel M/V Edda Fjord located a vessel floating overturned at Position N 32°11,65' W 061*51,1". This is approximately 170 miles off the east coast of Bermuda. The Captain and his crew secured the vessel along with all personal items aboard the Edda Fjord. All the Personal items were returned to the Florida Fish and Wildife on April 14, 2016. inthe following days all the personal items were returned to the family members. On May 16, 2016, Captain Jeff Ardelean, Lieutenant Lindsay McDonald, Lieutenant Richard Omold, investigator Brian Coffin, and Investigator Rebecca Teems received Austin's vessel at the Broward Office. The vessel was placed into the evidence storage room #12. FWC investigators closely examined the vessel. In addition, we requested assistance from multiple vessel and motor experts as well as the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Forensics team ‘and Special Agents. Representatives from Corporate Yamaha forensically examined the vessel and the motor which included a download of the Electronic Control Unit. A Memorandum was provided by Yamaha, which concluded that the vessel was running and the motor became submerged at the time of the accident, Stetier Marine Surveyors performed an independent examination of the vessel. After his examination, Stetler was provided a copy of the Yamaha Memorandum to review. Steller's report states that he concurs with Yamaha's conclusions. FDLE forensic technicians/investigators completed an extensive forensios. examination. FWC investigators and FDLE Special Agents completed follow-up interviews with witnesses and family members. ‘The FIC team of investigators agreed that all evidence gathered to date supports the conclusion that Austin Stephanos and Perry Cohen had a weather related incident out at sea that caused their vessel {to capsize. There are many scenarios speculating what might have occurred prior to and during the apsizing but the evidence in not conclusive enough to confirm any particular scenario on what happened ‘hat tragic day, other than the fact that the vessel took on water and capsized. Austin Stephanos and Perry Cohen still remain missing and are listed in the National Data Base for Missing and Exploited Children. ‘Any new information or additional leads will be investigated if received. 6 [Page On May 16, 2016 at approximately 19:45, Captain Jeff Ardelean, Lieutenant Lindsay McDonald, Lleutenant Richard Ornold, Investigator Brian Coffin, and Investigator Rebecca Teems with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, while at the Broward Office inside of Port Everglades, was advised by Officer Donald Vacin the tractor trailer that had the container with the vessel inside was enroute from the ship to the office. At approximately 19:54 hours, Officer Vacin escorted the tractor trailer and Hyster/top loader into the Broward Office compound. At approximately 20:00 hours, the container was taken off the trailer by the top loader. At approximately 20:02 hours, the top loader turned the container around so the door was facing south in the compound. ‘At approximately 20:04 hours, the top loader placed the container on the ground At approximately 20:08 hours, a blue lock, #00133203 on the container door, was cut using a bott cutter. At approximately 20:09 hours, container doors were opened. Inside the container, a white, center console with a single engine vessel was located, At approximately 20:20 hours, while Investigator Coffin was utilizing a forklift with straps and rollers, we ‘were able to slowly move the vessel out of the container and place it on metal stands with wheels. At approximately 20:45 hours, Officer’s Nathan Brock and Christopher Gamage arrived to assist. At approximately 20:55 hours, while investigator Coffin was utilizing a fork lift with straps and vessel on {he metal stands, we were able to move the vessel off the stands and placed the vessel on a department issued FWC trailer. At Approximately 20:59 hours, utilizing the fork lft, the vessel and trailer was placed into the Broward Permanent Evidence Storage #12. ‘At approximately 21:01 hours, container was picked up. MEMORANDUM -_ To: FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT (Attention: Special Agent William Saladrigas) FLORIDA FISH & WILDLIFE CONVERSATION (Attention: investigator Kyle Patterson) FROM: DANIEL J. KISSANE SUBJECT: COHEN/STEPHANOS INSPECTION DATE: JUNE 13, 2016 Pursuant to the written protocol (attached), the data from the Electronic Control Unit ECU") of the Yamaha F115 outboard motor mounted on the 1978 Seacraft vessel (HIN: SECF80110977) owned by Carlson Frances Black (herein “subject outboard motor’) was downloaded on June 2, 2016 by Yamaha's Product Specialist, Caleb Chesser. This was performed pursuant to the formal request of the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation and the consent of the owner. This downloaded data was provided electronically to those in attendance and printouts are attached hereto (a total of three pages). In summary, the data downloaded from the subject outboard motor confirms that the outboard motor was properly operating at all relevant times, and had no mechanical or electrical maffunctions that would have caused the outboard motor to stop running (prior fo being completely submersed). This data is consistent with a vessel that was taking on water within the last 13 minutes of operation of the subject outboard motor. The subject outboard Engine Control Unit (ECU) had a total of 7,023.2 hours of operation. The ECU records the last 13 minutes of operation on a data logger. This data confirms the outboard was properly operating, including the following: proper battery voltage, normal Throttle position sensor voltage, normal cooling water temperature, normal intake air pressure and proper oll pressure switch orientation. The data confirms that engine was operated at 2,250 RPMs from -13 minutes through -4 minutes. Thereafter, during the final 3 minutes of operation of the subject outboard it was run at idle speed (650-700 RPMs). During the final 6 minutes of operation of the Subject outboard the following codes were triggered: 1) The Pulser Coil (Code 13); 2) The Thermo Sensor (Code 15); and 3) The Air Pressure Sensor (Code 29), All three of these codes occurred at 1023.2 hours of operation on the outboard motor and all three codes occurred during the last 6 minutes of operation of the motor. These three codes are consistent with the outboard motor taking on excessive water and establish for Yamaha that the outboard motor in question continued to run properly until the vessel sank (ie. the outboard motor was submersed), None of these three codes ‘would have caused an audible alarm or have otherwise been detectable by the user. Based on Yamaha's inspections of the subject outboard motor and the data downloaded from the Yamaha diagnostic system, there were no operational problems or issues with the subject outboard motor. This data confirms that the outboard motor operated normally and as intended up until the outboard motor was submersed, Page {of FWSA-15-OFF-6194 (Stephanos) Protocol for Attempt to Retrieve ECU Data Remove fuse panel cover on subject motor Remove bolts holding ECU to subject motor Remove 3 wire harness connections to disconnect ECU from subject motor Connect ECU to exemplar F115 motor Connect laptop to exemplar motor by utilizing diagnostic port connection Apply power to exemplar motor/subject ECU by utilizing exemplar motor battery, wire harness, and key switch assembly If communication is established, an attempt will be made to retrieve the ECU data, display and photograph this data on the laptop screen, and then electronically save the data to a thumb drive to be contemporaneously released to the custody of the FWC/EDLE. Disconnect equipment, remove subject ECU. Reinstall all parts to eave subject motor and ECU in pre-inspection condition, @ YAMAHA @YAMAHA @ YAMAHA Stetler Marine Surveys Brian G. Stetler 6279 Riverwalk Ln. #3, Jupiter, FL. 33458 bstetler@amarinesurveyor.com SURVEY INFORMATION: Survey No. Date of Survey: Date of Report: ‘Scope of Survey: Location of survey: ‘Survey conducted with vessel: Persons attending the aurvey: (CLIENT INFORMATION: Client Name: Malling Address: VESSEL INFORMATIOI Model Year, Make, & Model Hull 10 number: Registration No. Observations: "606%6. sve 15,2016, sue 17,2016 ‘Atte request of the Foie Fish and Wife Conservaton Commission, inspected the 1977 Sea Gra 19 zrter console boat that was lst in ba weather on July 24, 2015 wth two people on board, The vescal wes ‘ecovered by ateighter in March, 216 near Bermuda, nd was loaded on ther dock, the inereotes con ‘ondted atthe FW bung in Port Everglades, FL. ‘The pupose of the hepschon wos te sence es ‘ctl cables, baer switch and gion switch, and io review te engine Infomation ebsines i aha from the Electric Corre Unit an te outooar Pont Everglades, FL “The vessel was on a tral. Brion Stele (survey), Capt Je Ardlaan & Investigator Kyle Paterson (FNC), Wilam V, Salatigas (POLE Speci Agent Florida Fish & Wilsite Coneervation Commission 1977 Sea Cran. oreo s08r Not seen ‘The vessel was Vewed in 2 bay ofthe FWE warehouse, twas etng on 2 tal The hull was masing a latge portion of tha bow, ane the hull deck lt was Separated The batory was missing and he battery cable ends were coneded. The indicates the battery was being used whan tity was submerged Page 1 of 3 Stetler Marine Surveys Brian G. Stetler SANS-AMSE, B Archecre Survey #160615 - Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission - 1977 Sea Craft 19 ‘The battery selector ewtes " and the igntion sth wre inthe of postion. The back othe serch was exposed Band! checked for eontnaly ‘tween the Leminals wah the switch in al four postions. No continuity ‘was found betweea any of the tera this stinbuted to corroded ‘contacts within th sath, ‘The gear shit lever was nthe reverse positon, The bige pump switch was in the center postion, which is of “The couting was mising {tom the outboard, and the baton able atachment to the starter motor wae ‘ty color. Conclusions: Tie repo issued by Yamaha was reviewed by me during the inspection. The infarmation from the ECU indicates that the engine was runing at 2260 rm unl the st 3 mantes, when twas running at le speed ‘21 G80 to 700 pm. There were tee err codes during the last 6 minutes the pulser col the thermo sever, and he ai pressure sensor, areal things that would be affected by the outboard being submerged or paral ‘submerged. | concur with Yamaha that seems thatthe utboard was running un #was suber Page 2 of 3 Stetler Marine Surveys Brian G. Stetler SAMS:ANSE, B,Archuecare Survey #160615 - Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission - 1977 Sea Craft 19 LIMITATIONS: fe” aS 0 Use this report belong to Florida Fish & Wife Conservation Commission, and is for their use as they see fit This survey has been prepared and submitted in good faith and without prejudice. It is a description of the Condition ofthe vessel, 28 then found, by visual means, The surveyor assumes no responsibilly for any defects, and shall be held harmless for any subsequent conditions arising. This reports the best expression of the serpy’ findings and opinions, and the surveyor reserves the right to amend or extend this roport upon receipt of additional information, Respectfully submitted, Bute Sih Brian G. Stotler, SAMS-AMS® #693, B. Arch. Stetler Marino Surveys. Page 3013 Dsiensjo Rederi AS MIV Bada Fjoi 1410 1417 a! VIZAs Report on Salvage of Overturned Boat MPSV Edda Fjord was on 03.18.2016 on route from Port Fourchon, LA to Punta Delgada, Azores when a single engine boat was discovered overtumed approx 30 feet from the vessels port side. Weather conditions were Southerly Winds force Fair. Seastate 4 with about 7-9 foot ground swell coming from NW. Airiemp 21 € and Pressure 1014 Local time the boat was discovered in position N32 11°39" W 6151" 6 FRC was launched and appro: hed the overtumed boat. They brought some lings to try and att to the boat. Initially they attached a sting to the eye ned boats keel. This was hooked up to Edda Fjords ‘ane and an attempt was made to lif the boat out ofthe water We discovered that the innerliner seemed loose and decided to aitach an extra, sling to the outboard engine or the stem. This proved to be abit difficult but the FRC crew succedad after a few attempts. Again both slings were attached to the provision crane and a new lifting etempt was made. The boa left the water wit fhe bow first and the liner separated break loose. I gave the order the hi me cables. ‘ure as much as possible as the liner appeared to be When ne splash zone, one of the cables broke free and a clear green liguid, gasoline, started pouring out into the sea, | ordered the crane drive carefully slew towards the ships side with the crane to attempt to secure the hose, but we were unsuccessful as | deemed the hanging boa! too dangerous to work under hull above our heads to be some minutes the fuel leak red I gave the order to proceed to li the boat over to the deck, well fF the liferafts, The crane had just enough height to pass the load over the rail and we landed the boat on top af an I-b. on the deck. The inner liner landed upside down, Further leakage wa y using absorbant pads, The total amount of fuel to leak out is hard to estimate but at least 4 gallons maybe ever: more, | observed that 4 tackle boxes lef the line the boat was lifted out of the water and I sent the FRC to pick them up. Edda Fjord returns to d to my office to investigate some. A a few goog to contact USCG Jupiter to report the salva; the boat which looked a lot like Austin and Perrys boat reported missing July The boat suffered some damage and alterations from its original state when it was hoisted ‘onto our ships deck, and later stowed in its cradle. Inner Tiner separated from the hull when lifted from the sea. Likely because of the {otal weight ofthe water in the center console and the fel in the tank Fuel hose parted when the liner separated. When going through the video [ ean see {hal the fuel spilled for about 4 minutes. Quantity of fuel enboard can perhaps be calculated based on this. Starboard stern decivhatch was tom loose and broke ffee. This was salvaged and later placed onboard. To be able to tum the innerliner the right way around the remaining eables had to be cut ‘When the liner was tuned arouad we discovered thatthe seat had ripped loose fiom the deck. This fell off when we shifted the linr from the deck and kack to the boat Steering wheel wes slightly bent in the process when we turned the liner around, We have drilied two small holes on both sides of the keel to allow water to leave fom the hull. These are around midship and approx 1mm in diameter, ‘Numerous scratches and bruises to the gelcoat from the landing and tum eround of the boat. ‘The stern was pressure washed in search for identification marks. Nene found. Some of the engine oil came out from the engine when the dipstick was Iified in search for identification marks. We apologise for the extra damage caused by us, but with the vessel movement and the lack of structural strength in the boat it was very hard to lay it down gently. The zone at was used for landing also have some I-beams crossing back and forth, But this was the only accessible place with the limited reach of the provision erane. Kind regards BA Edda Fjord Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Division f Law Enforcement Consent to Search rr | documentat having been rmed of my constitutional right not to have a search of my property hereinafter mentioned without a search warrant and my right to refuse to consent to such a Search, do voluntarily consent to a search of the following equipment The above equipment may be searched for all data, including but not limited to waypoints ‘acklines, marks, routes, events, position data and dates, by Special Agents or Officers of the FWCC, technical assistants such as authorized dealer's technicians or manufacturer's technicians, or other FWCC enforcement designees. | further understand that anything or any article tha May be found during the search may be used as evidence against me in any criminal or givil/trial Signed 7“U Dts Time 2 Hame of Person Gino: - Name of Person Witnessing Signature _ Adres elephone #of Person Giving Permission” "Ad fess & Telephone # of Pei Witnessing LigGe ya “Sigriature of Person Witnessing Permission ——signattre-of Person Giving Permission FWCDLE_223F0 (8-14 6 pate: _ FT /2e/16 LOCATION: _BRow AR) Fle OFFZ£ INVESTIGATOR: Kyeé MAIZE: FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION DIVISION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT CRIME SCENE LOG (CASE NUMBER: FW54-76-0F4- 6/9y N (PRINT) TIME TIME OUT _| FUNCTION PERFORMED Aye PATTER soy Fwe 4: 30am! 3°23 Oy oa 4 TEE ARUELSAl we [4:30 am | 3:25 pp - MIKE onwelp hwo [4:30 Am 3 Pm Al CotFTE/p Fwe 4:30 Am | 3:27 pe | [VIN Sacapecas Fue [e. 3:25 fm Stee Cocetes Epie Fi Sone 2:23 Paw | Pel Sem lh f in:30 em | ORADGE USAT OT [ease o Urssene G ASS |12:30Pm | Cole , Seaty Caleb Chesser mtghe VATE Zep} SVE __ BAL OWA | CAmane soveRtl he _|}l.20 36pm ROB LéuBeBeRceg Five [42270 | 5:23PM | movéd véssil v/ roahizry Le FWCDLE 1465 (1205) 6 DATE: CRIME SCENE LOG FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION DIVISION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT -2-16 CASE NUMBER: _ Fins 4 Jf of F-6/7y LOCATION: _BRowand ofezeé _ INVESTIGATOR: PATTIE RE oe. NAME (PRINT) TIME IN_| TIME OUT | FUNCTION PERFORMED Kycé PATTERSoW 1000 = foec SEFE_ARDELEAY 1290 - Q 1000 200 | ving ay Steven Ckve: (e522 ~ [Joao Shite ona! Coles Chesser | loco Neengha, Aus WW ahve tee | jo30 : FWCDLE 1466 (12005) FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION DIVISION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT PROPERTY RECEIPT Date Seized: 37, County Where Seized: 6 ROWARD_| Fadi Lacilun: Bree wAba {Timea Sie feo — ‘Teephione Numbers “Owner Notiicd-Ves NOX Mel “Type of Case: _ Federal OC State an ms . “Type ot Seizure AYE Mence Property Saadomeanar "Felony _| TP86tSa vane KUO | owas) OFFLCE Carats oF Type of Offense: oa BES ETRE A as Purp: Tel 2 Reo OE EER a La lae *” tangaton aboratory Codes! CD = Co Daten DeDerendant ——O= SE Supe Code ‘ame (Last Fi, Mal) Hae | DOR] a Unk Wo ww eee a paces: | ee ttem# | av" Desrinton [Powe MARGERY voITo S1tEeOE Re META! PLE cE mE 041 0B SECT ul espew ‘The Fi Fi and Wil Carcarvaion Commission, Dvision of aw Ea | UNCLAIMED EVIDENCE: Pusuant i FS 705.106 ie to uncaim ari Feria refered owe FHC ed evidence or uncle tngts personal property lufuly sane pursuant ea lanes in he ‘ody othe cour or clrk of he cout frm cnn poceeg enforcement agency 60 day ater he eanclson cf roceedig. 0 826 as evidence by and inthe custody of aw enforcement agency shal vas! pears in aw tow ounes (thei igaly appointed agent doesnot contac FW proto fe cncson ol tie 6 day erin. ard theres a request o man a eum property oo a LOST/ABANDONED PROPERTY: Psion FS, 705100 lostabandoned property must contac FIC nd ftew th PEt, lors msy be Gsposd by FAC, rocetneottinedin Fora Statue and te poles of te FNC. If ata 0 day, of which te fs 5 days he ‘gency pubished ir to estoy, nooner propa ge can rte lotabardored propety coors. the propery may be dosed ot by FE: /ARRESTEE / PRISONER PROPERTY: Property malted: safsooping by FHC, bu not evident in ve wilbe ald for 8 days. fle $0 days. the one (or legaty appre agen ore oune is unablo trates ta propery, he propery il be ideied as Danced and posse pst OFS. 106100 Pepe caret be stgped oa coreconelfacity. OPTION: By ay signa “print name. ~ Nauthoriae WC odsposldestoy tom numbers) 9: led above, porto ho So day prog. FLORIDA CONTRABAND AND FORFEITURE ACT: Pursuant io F.S. 952701932 70, raeeng shal be conducted bythe FWC Logl Of. C ae ‘Seizing oF Tiapounding Officer | rope il be hl fr 90 days tom the date seizure. The gh ouner ora person wh tes aca or Possession "herby acknowledge fat the ls ied herin represen propary tan fom my | Ihereby achrowledge tal he above represents ll popery impounded by me be ossusson and thal have received a copy ofthis recap fr my records. Steld | ofl peromance omy duty as lente oer. ‘any ole above "NOTICES" apply toma, | am responsible fo contacting the | FcOrisont ton Ercmmtsbephaneaescacese” | Spe fc a Sire w/e tyme: Kea MATTE MEd 0 woe Daim Wines ree sone cua a ae CHAIN OF CUSTODY itt | ResontoeTraatetvow | SES] rit Nowe a Sgn PHeDLE 029 (105) FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION DIVISION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT PROPERTY RECEIPT “County Where Seized BP ou ARI ——] Date Seca G=2=70— lncident PEATE SEL 99 | | Factty Location — J UBETE: ‘Time Sdret: [2.6 © 1 Cita = [Telephone Numbers Owner Notied:Yes NoSeNatiod | Evidence Tracking Tet Cae: — Feel Deters chen ope | Ease a Hier Ry “ HPT? ll pricey mee | Charts Tape Ofte: Zof Telal___Roanery __ Constructive Sze XQ loventation sats We CoD —— Cs ima —D= pasion OOS Tan oat i, Middle) __[ Raeeex Code ~ DO P| Ausra STEPH Awe:; Wh Deseription jS4wtie 15S moTOR ey — OES wITh YawAhd UF moTeR Down leap Aa] E Onwi [ NOTICES scat ‘Te FoF and Wal Carat Carin, Dn cL ves ects TaraTTO aS FRE” | UNCLAMED EMDENCE: Fuso FS 705105 euclidean prota pep ny sede ead nexgtoin ba Sail cout crt ecu ton acini poced esd as nares by antes) of ale evkroonen apes rabven caer nee ‘enforcement agency 60 days alter the conclusion of te proceeding. ithe camer jor Heit egally appointed agent) does nat contact FWC prir tothe condlsion of fie 60. day fetid an tere no requ root propo ape deme ye Sapo ty FE | faustendoed pcre must conic! FAC and foi ho rocedve ote nde Sead the pas ff FIC. Water 0 days of sich tse | Pasnepubisedmrto destroy, no omar roe legl lam rte ostabandond propery ocr the pop may be epeeserty ve [ARRESTEE PRISONER PROPERTY. Popa manisined fo sfeecping by FWC rt eianayin abe wl be el fo SD days. ter 80 dys une eaeanate, en fr he carers uate rere property, te property wilbe ntfs a berdenes and depoee, pars! io FS. 708109, Pose catat be shippesn a corectonafcity. OPTION: By my signature, Teint name IVC dpoceldestoy tem sunt). Asli above, poo 90 cay pos FLORIDA CONTRABAND AND FORFEITURE ACT: Pussanto FS. 8327012 704, proceeding stal be conducted by the FIG Legal ce. Posesor if ‘Sesing or Impending Omicer presey gtr ht tetas ted heran represent property akon rom my | Inert acknowledge hal be above represents al propery inpounded by mene ossonsin ad tal have received copy of hie cil ic my rect. Should | offal peromance of my as alan enbrronetaerec, ‘any fhe above “NOTICES” apply tome. am reeponsible for contacting the FW Division of Law Enforcement ite ilopane nunberindealed above | Strate: | Sonatre: A L4- | Tipeor Destruction Witnessed by: hye WIE hie Drove Tesch Nome Sigg E = (CHAIN OF CUSTODY | lem # | Reason for Transfer In/Out | “beget Print Name and Sign Rank or Responsibility | Date | Time [| tockea 3 Teme lol |p csi YB wt LavE5 77 oR. 7 oercan PWCOLE 029 (10/45) rece FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION DIVISION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT PROPERTY RECEIPT ‘Seized: — a | Time Seized 12g Bas Owner Notified: Yes No_ Method want Whee Sere Py Booch | Da aclity Location: Typ. ser | sTelephone Numbe 7 | Type of Case: Federal —_ State 7 Exact location wh - | Type of Seizure: X Evidence _ Property | jemeanoe Felony | Fue {__ ee esta Se FM Resto! Oies | | Charges or Type of OFtense: Pare: Trl Recovery Cimirutne Sine tnvetton Cass “Ch = Co. Dekoisad C= Cina = Daten None Lt Fn: idle RaseSex | DOR 113i ies box ee Moral eed gles e bref core A} tackle boves wich Cebus tackle z AT tel phone Cpacked as bog oF 1 c4) Lo] thud deve erect NOTICES a f ‘The Florida Fish and Wife Conservation Commission, Division of Law Enforcament hover refared to as "FE. | ICLAMED EVIDENCE: Pia FS 705.105 a ounce: eienceo uname gh personal prope vy Sound un ea lant imestgain inte. | aaa ante ng aca ee ose! sitet ey calor am ey hex oman slung Sas ba coon Peco. Ie rex a op steep Peco Peete | _etod and her no request or mot elu prope ort appeals may bo doped fy FW, | Lost aBawooneo PROPERTY: FurusrioF 5 705 09 woos wil ad fo ays at dt of a. The th ouee pion vt tes acl be psanandoned roger must contact PHC and oon te precesas clined Fla Sse ad the polis fhe FC. I at 0 das ol wich a eles days ‘Agere pbs itt to desvoy, no cero propre can th laslabandned propery occur, tho propery may be deposed aby | ARRESTEE | PRISONER PROPERTY: Propet manained fr seeing by FIC, bt rein nv WE be el 0 dys. Aer days, Kw omer {G20 abil get re cone uate rei he prove. progr wl be Keto as abandres a posed, purual OFS, TES 10S, Pope carct | | ta snppects acorasaal aly OPTION. 8 my irae pine raareree | FCto disposed tem nurs) hid a5 rir dy pad | | FLORIDA CONTRABAND AND FORFEITURE ACT: Pursuant o FS. 932.70%-922 708 proceeding shall be conducted by the FW Lege Otlice, | t z Fee Sdaing oF Inpounding Officer it rereby acknowledge that the items lst herein represen property takon from my | Ihareby acknowledge thal xe above represents all property impounded by mein the fosteson ara have esd copy ois my esate, Shaul | Oa permanet tty ay sean ye above NOTICES ap} ome Lam response or contacting the. Se Pa FIC Division ofLaw Enforcement ate tsephone numberindcaied above | Suratur: Fearon “

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