update on the drowned fisherman

[In The Surf]

Originally Posted by Mike P

I strongly suspect that he was stricken in some way--heart attack, maybe, or a stroke--and fell in. They should be doing an autopsy. They do in most cases of accidental death.

We know from other posts here that he was in his mid-50s and a smoker.

I doubt that was the case, the fisherman in the area who called for help (coast guard) heard the fallen fisherman calling for help and in distress. He was obviously struggling to save his own life. That wouldn't be the case if it were a heart attack or stroke.