The Maine Marine Patrol is investigating the death of Mark Metzger, 74, of Waltham, Massachusetts, whose body was recovered Sept. 1 by the U.S. Coast Guard near Long Island Ledges in Bremen.

Friends of Mr. Metzger reported him missing yesterday at approximately 11:40 a.m. after failing to locate him aboard his 19-foot sailboat, which was anchored on the western side of Bremen Long Island.

The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, Maine Marine Patrol, Coast Guard, Maine Forest Service, and local emergency response personnel all responded and participated in the search.

Mr. Metzger's body was located at approximately 1:30 p.m. by Good Samaritans, according to a news release from Marine Patrol.

Mr. Metzger's body was transported to shore by the Coast Guard and released to a local funeral home. His body will be transferred to the Office of Chief Medical Examiner in Augusta for examination.