A Lisbon man died Monday morning after experiencing an apparent medical event and falling out of a fishing boat.
According to Maine Department of Fish and Wildlife spokesperson Mark Latti, Chadd Brewin, 33, had been fishing on Cobbosseecontee Stream in West Gardiner with his father-in-law, 67-year-old Claude Latouche when the event occurred.
At around 10:45 a.m., Brewin fell over the side of the boat, according to Latti. His father-in-law was not able to get him back into the boat, but held onto Brewin while steering the boat back to shore. When Latouche got close to the shoreline, the boat capsized and he also fell into the water.
Latouche was able to get both himself and Brewin to shore, before calling 911. Brewin was still alive when emergency medical services arrived and provided medical aid. Brewin was transported to Maine General, where he later died.
It was not clear whether Latouche required medical assistance.
Latouche had been wearing a lifejacket. According to Latti, Brewin had a lifejacket with him, but had not been wearing it.
Brewin’s death remains under investigation.
