RedactedNarrative: Vessel 1 was in operation when the Operator observed that Vessel 1 was beginning to take on water.  After contacting emergency services, the Operator reports that Vessel 1 continued to take on water at a rapid rate, eventually resulting in Vessel 1 becoming mostly submerged, with only about 4 feet of Vessel 1's bow remaining above water.  Emergency services arrived on scene, bringing the Operator and Occupant of Vessel 1 on board the rescue boat.  Vessel 1 was later towed to shore where small cracks were found in the hull of Vessel 1 near the ribs (looked to be caused by old age/standard wear and tear).
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Oregon                        