RedactedNarrative: Vessel 1 was anchored from the stern for approximately 2 hours when waves began entering the engine compartment over the stern.  At this point Occupants were standing in two inches of water on the deck.  The Operator turned on the bilge pump, heard a buzzing sound, then the bilge pump stopped working.  The Operator then attempted to start the engines on Vessel 1 without success.  After making a mayday call the Operator cut the anchor line and secured PFDs for all of the Occupants on board.  As Vessel 1 continued to take on more water the Occupants left Vessel 1 and entered the water where all parties were picked up by another boater in the area.  Vessel 1 was later towed to shore by Rescue Marine.  No one was injured in this incident.
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Put-In-Bay                    