HOUMA, La. — Search and rescue crews have recovered the body of a boater reported missing in Terrebonne Parish Wednesday.
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries began searching for 69-year-old Roy Lebouef after an unmanned 16-foot boat was discovered in Bayou Terrebonne just south of Bush Canal around 1 p.m.
Authorities say Lebouef's body was discovered the next day near where he fell overboard.
It is still unclear how Lebouef fell overboard. Investigators say his body was found without a personal floatation device.
The LDWF will continue to investigate the deadly boating incident. The Terrebonne Parish Coroner's Office will determine the official cause of death.
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