RedactedNarrative: According to the operator, he and occupant were picking up duck decoys off of hog island point in the pamlico sound.  While picking them up a decoy line wrapped around the prop and stalled the engine.  When the engine stalled the vessel was flooded by waves over the stern.  While the vessel filled with water it turned completely over.  Both the operator and occupant went into the water.  Both were wearing waders and hunting coats.  The two managed to hold onto the vessel.  Approximately 2 feet of the boat's bow remained above the water line.  Both operator and occupant tied duck decoys to themselves to help stay afloat as well.  Another member of their hunting party had remained on shore and dialed 911 for help.  Uscg station cape hatteras contacted my sgt and we responded to the scene.  Occupant, and operator were pulled from the water by my sgt and a local waterfowl guide.  Several local boaters responded to provide assistance.  After being pulled from the water operator advised that he was fine, however, occupant was brought to outfall canal to be checked for hypothermia.  Both subjects had held onto the boat for approximately one hour.  Occupant's body temperature was brought up by hyde county ems and he was released.  The vessel at this time remains sunk in the pamlico sound.  Uscg was notified of its coordinates.  The owner is planning to make an attempt to recover the vessel.  The use of alcohol and drugs did not contribute to this accident and no violations were detected.
NameOfBodyOfWater: PAMLICO SOUND
NearestCityTown: GULL ROCK                     