MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas – Authorities announced the body of a fisherman who went missing on Lake Conroe after failing to return home has been recovered.
The Montgomery County Pct. 1 Constable’s Office identified the man as Stephen Marriott, 44, of Willis.
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Authorities say Willis had put his boat in at the Cagle Boat Ramp located at the north side of the lake on Saturday. Around 5 p.m., the man called his wife and told her the fishing had not been good, but that he planned to try for a little longer.
The constable’s office said they got a call at 9:16 p.m. that Marriott had not returned home.
Authorities responded and began searching the northern part of the lake. Around 11:10 p.m. Saturday, they found Marriott’s boat, in gear, and unoccupied near a small island close to FM 1375. Inside the boat were Marriott’s life vest and cellphone. Deputies continued throughout Saturday night and throughout the day Sunday searching for Marriott.
Around 2:30 p.m. Monday, Marriott’s body was found approximately 100 yards from where his boat was found near FM 1375. An autopsy has been ordered to determine what caused the incident.