The District 12 Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed Nov. 19 that Desiree E. Vanhorn, 34, of Bradenton died June 26 by way of intoxication with methamphetamine in Cortez.
Vanhorn and a friend were on a boat anchored off the dock of the Starfish Co. Market and Restaurant, according to a Manatee County Sheriff’s Office report.
Vanhorn’s companion noticed her exhibiting symptoms of a heart attack and rowed her to shore while calling for emergency aid.
Manatee County Emergency Medical Services and West Manatee Fire Rescue crews responded to the dock at Star Co. and attempted life-saving measures but Vanhorn died at the scene.
— Robert Anderson