Benjamin Godwin dies in fatal Choctawhatchee Bay boating incident
Fatal Choctawhatchee Bay boating death of Benjamin Godwin – Obituary.
Authorities have confirmed the death of 35-year-old Benjamin Godwin, whose body was recovered from Choctawhatchee Bay on December 5. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) dive team found his body after a two-day search following a report of a sunken vessel on December 3. The Walton County Sheriff’s Office, along with the United States Coast Guard, had been involved in the search effort.
The search began after Godwin, who had launched his boat from Nick’s on the Bay, contacted his wife for help. His boat was located, but Godwin had gone missing. FWC and the Coast Guard continued the search until the body was found. Authorities have stated that the investigation is ongoing, though no further details have been released at this time.
Our thoughts are with Godwin’s family during this difficult time.