RedactedNarrative: On July 29, 2016, I was on patrol at East Fork State Park.  At approximately 9:42pm, I was dispatched to investigate a vessel in distress at Tate Boat Ramp. Initial reports indicate that an unknown vessel was taking on water. Officer#1 (Unit -1585) provided assistance, as he was closer to the incident.  Upon arriving at Tate Ramp, we could not locate the vessel in question.  A short time later, we launched Officer#1's patrol boat and located Ohio Vessl OH-xxxxxx.  The occupants of the vessel were wearing lifejackets and standing in knee-deep water.
  
  Upon making contact with the occupants of the vessel, I confirmed there were no injuries.  I then transferred the occupants and their gear into our patrol boat.  Following a brief interview, the owner of the vessel stated that he was traveling at idle speed when his boat struck a submerged tree resulting in a punctured hull. In addition, the operator state that while trying to free his vessel from the obstruction he accidently swamped the boat.  I then transported the operator and his passengers to Tate Boat Ramp and released them a short time later.
  
  During a follow up interview, the operator state that he retrieved the vessel from East Fork Lake on July 31st. The operators statements are consistent with all evidence presented at this time.
NameOfBodyOfWater: EAST FORK STATE PARK
NearestCityTown: BETHEL                        