Body Of 4-Year Old That Fell From Boat Found In Bay

May 26, 2014

The body of a 4-year old that fell of a boat Saturday afternoon was discovered Monday afternoon.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said Logan Fontana Maye was found  by a fisherman in the waters south of the Coast Guard Station in Pensacola. His family has been notified.

According to FWC the child’s grandfather, Steve Maye, said he was idling away from the Coast Guard Station near Fort Pickens when the boy wanted assistance in getting sand out of his life jacket.

The life jacket was taken off the child, and Maye told authorities he gave it back to him and thought he put it on before he moved the boat at just 10 mph. Maye told officials that it was about one minute later that he looked back and did not see Logan, only the life jacket.

Officials confirmed Logan was not wearing a personal floatation device at the time he fell overboard.

Pictured top: The search for a 4-year old that fell of a boat Saturday. Photos courtesy WEAR for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

Comments

39 Responses to “Body Of 4-Year Old That Fell From Boat Found In Bay”

  1. katina on August 21st, 2015 11:11 pm

    I miss my son.. y didnt he jump in or make sure his life vest was on i just do not understand.. y did this happen to my baby.. life is not fair.. my 9yr old and i are tourmented terribly

  2. Paige on May 29th, 2014 2:16 am

    May the peace of Christ comfort this family as only He can through a tragedy like this. The pain this family must be endouring is unimaginable. Rest in peace little Logan, you have touched the hearts of many and you will not be forgotten.

  3. MolinoMom on May 28th, 2014 12:29 pm

    My heart breaks for this entire family!! I haven’t been able to stop thinking about little Logan! I too have a four year old and while laying with him last night as he slept….I just cried!! My son also loves and adores his pawpaw. They spend everyday together while we work and I can’t even imagine losing my child and then my Daddy feeling….. forever responsible! Accidents happen and this is a tragic one to say the least. I pray for Logan’s momma and daddy but especially his grandpa!!! You WILL see Logan again please believe that!! He WILL be waiting for you in Heaven to do some more fishing!!!

  4. Patricia Kirby on May 28th, 2014 1:35 am

    Prayers going up for this Grandfather and Logan’s family. May Logan REST IN PEACE WITH OUR FATHER IN HEAVEN! !!

  5. mick on May 27th, 2014 9:36 pm

    Bless his little heart…a tragedy that has scarred the souls of his family, and friends…sincerest condolences for the loss of the little one…

  6. DENETTE NOWLIN on May 27th, 2014 7:49 pm

    MY HEART GOES OUT TO THE FAMILY. I PRAY FOR PAPA, HE WILL NEED ALL OF YOU.MY PRAYERS ARE ALSO WITH THE MAN THAT FOUND LOGAN !!!! HE WORKS WITH MY HUSBAND. MY HEART IS BROKEN FOR ALL THAT WAS IN LOGAN’S LIFE.

  7. Sandy Rutherford on May 27th, 2014 1:29 pm

    Fly High Grandpa’s Little Fishing Buddy..Fly High Logan…May God walk with your family in all the sad days ahead as you watch from above, their special angel…

  8. haley on May 27th, 2014 12:50 pm

    I am so sorry for the loss of Little sweet Logan. Prayers go out to the family. Very very sad tragedy. Logan looked like a complete sweetheart.

  9. Darlene Ard on May 27th, 2014 12:50 pm

    May God be with Logans family at this tuff time….
    I am so greatful to the closure that you all now have
    I am so sorry for your loss…God took another Angel
    home…I will continue praying for each and everyone
    of you……May God be with all of you…Through this saden time…

  10. Tina on May 27th, 2014 12:44 pm

    Thoughts and prayers….so sad.

  11. Mark on May 27th, 2014 12:24 pm

    I’m glad the body was recovered for some closure. This is every grand parent’s worse nightmare! This will change that poor man’s life forever!

    Prayers and thoughts to him and his family.

  12. wendi barber on May 27th, 2014 10:34 am

    Such a tragedy!! Rest in the arms of Jesus little Logan! Praying for your whole family especially his Grandpa from what I’ve heard Logan was the light of his life!! So many people attacking this man and his actions, they shouldn’t judge him or ridicule him like that! I fish on these waters all the time and the number of children without life jackets is astronomical atleast this man tried to protect his grandson ya know accidents do happen! RIP LOGAN

  13. mq on May 27th, 2014 10:26 am

    I just cried when I read this … all I can say.

  14. Nancy Peters on May 27th, 2014 10:00 am

    I am so sorry for the family’s loss. I am especially sorry for Grand-daddy. And I am PROUD of all the people who have made POSITIVE comments on this situation. Not the case on other sites where I have seen this story. May God wrap His healing arms around this family.

  15. Lifendason on May 27th, 2014 8:07 am

    Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Just know that Logan is in the arms of Jesus right now. His only wish is that you will meet him there. Look to John 14:6 and John 3:16.

  16. Greatseams on May 27th, 2014 7:59 am

    May the Lord wrap His loving arms around you and give you all peace and comfort.

  17. Derek Sirois on May 27th, 2014 7:41 am

    I’ve been thinking a lot about this little boy’s tragic fate since the story broke. I thought I was having a bad day up until that point. This little boy’s story grounded me and made me more aware of how lucky I am and how quickly things can change. Rest in peace Little Logan, you are not forgotten.

  18. Terry on May 27th, 2014 5:25 am

    Praying for the family and all who loved Logan.

  19. Blues on May 27th, 2014 2:23 am

    1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

    2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.

    3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.

    4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

    5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

    6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.

  20. John Ansardi on May 26th, 2014 9:56 pm

    May the peace and comfort of Christ overcome and consume this family at this time and the days to come.

  21. Kimberly on May 26th, 2014 9:38 pm

    So sorry for your loss! May God be with the grandfather and the family! You will be in my thoughts and prayers!tutu

  22. Lori Trail on May 26th, 2014 9:38 pm

    I cannot imagine the burden of your loss. I pray your family can find comfort. God Bless

  23. Kimberly on May 26th, 2014 9:38 pm

    So sorry for your loss! May God be with the grandfather and the family! You will be in my thoughts and prayers!

  24. chaleen on May 26th, 2014 9:06 pm

    I am so sorry for your loss my prayers are with your family may God comfort your family’s time of loss.

  25. Nancy Gindl Perry on May 26th, 2014 8:53 pm

    I heart just aches for this family . May God wrap his arms around them providing the comfort and strength they need. To the family a poem that was given family during a tragedy.

    “Little Angels”
    When God calls little children
    to dwell with Him above.
    We mortals sometimes question
    the wisdom of His love.
    for no heartache compares with
    the death of one small child,
    who does so much to make our world
    seem wonderful and mild.
    Perhaps God tires of calling
    the aged to His fold.
    So He picks a rosebud
    before it can grow old.
    God knows how much we need them
    and so He takes but few,
    to make the land of Heaven
    more beautiful to view.
    Believing this is difficult
    still somehow we must try.
    The saddest word mankind know
    will always be “Goodbye”.
    So when a child departs
    we who are left behind,
    must realize God loves children,
    Angels are hard to find.
    ~Author Unknown

    My prayers are with you ALL!!

  26. Sarah on May 26th, 2014 8:48 pm

    I’m so sorry for your loss. I’ve been praying for you family all day.

  27. g on May 26th, 2014 8:43 pm

    Some of us think we are havin a bad day. We need to do some re thinkin, prayers go out to this lovin family, may god be with you.

  28. Sandra Johnson on May 26th, 2014 8:43 pm

    I cannot even begin to imagine what this child’s parents and family are experiencing at this time. All I keep seeing is this baby walking with Jesus in a pair of little wings. I know that’s where he is now. I would like to lift this momma and daddy and family up in prayer and ask that our Heavenly Father bestow peace and comfort upon each one of them during this sad sad time. I pray that they are comforted and that the void in their hearts that now exists will only be void for a short while…knowing that some comfort has got to come from knowing that their baby now walks with Jesus!!! I am deeply deeply sorry for this family’s loss.

  29. Jurea on May 26th, 2014 8:42 pm

    May God give this family Strength, Peace, and Understanding… Father please give the Grandfather Peace.. Lord knows this is such a burden on him.

  30. Chleen Caracciolo on May 26th, 2014 8:24 pm

    I am so sorry for your loss may God give you comfort at this time sadness.

  31. Chleen Caracciolo on May 26th, 2014 8:20 pm

    I am so sorry for your loss may God be with you at this time.

  32. Claire on May 26th, 2014 7:38 pm

    I said a prayer for that sweet child, and one for his family. Such sadness, sorry for their loss,

  33. Stephanie Jacobsen on May 26th, 2014 7:32 pm

    I am so sorry for their loss! The family will be in my prayers for strength and peace.

  34. allison dunaway on May 26th, 2014 7:20 pm

    God Bless this family. The loss of a child at any age is horrific.

  35. Wanda on May 26th, 2014 7:16 pm

    So thankful logan was found, My heart is aching for your family, all our children are the most precious,sweetest angels god have gave us. My deepest sympathy to all of the family

  36. Lorraine on May 26th, 2014 6:46 pm

    My condolences to the family ! May Logan, rest in peace .I’ve been praying for him & his family . May God bless everyone in this family with peace.

  37. Eloise on May 26th, 2014 6:32 pm

    Prayers for strength (the grandfather and parents). This has to be difficult to overcome.

  38. Debbie on May 26th, 2014 5:59 pm

    RIP sweet Logan.

  39. melodies4us on May 26th, 2014 5:57 pm

    I am soooo sorry for your loss. I have been praying alot for your family. May God give you strength and peace.