RedactedNarrative: Vessel 1 was anchored from the bow with the two Occupants on board seated in the stern area fishing.  Both Occupants were wearing a PFD.  Waves on the day of the incident started at 2 feet but grew to 4 feet over the course of an hour and a half.  Shortly after the increase in wave height the Operator observed water ion the floor of Vessel 1; the bilge pump was checked and found to be operational.  As water continued to accumulate in Vessel 1, the second Occupant aboard Vessel 1 moved to the bow to even out the weight; water now began coming over the engine cutout at the stern.  The Operator went forward to the bow at this point as well and attempted to start Vessel 1 while the second Occupant attempted to release the anchor.  Although the intention was to go forward once these two steps were accomplished to push the water in Vessel 1 out of the cutout, before they were able to accomplish either task the engine on Vessel 1 was submerged by a wave and stalled out.  Both persons on board then signaled for assistance to nearby boaters in the area.  By the time these nearby boaters were able to assist, Vessel 1 had become totally swamped; and before the assisting vessel could get the Occupants of Vessel 1 off of Vessel 1, Vessel 1 capsized, throwing both Occupants into the water.  With the assistance of a line both Occupants from Vessel 1 were eventually able to be brought aboard the assisting vessel and were transported to the hospital where they were treated and released.  Vessel 1 was later towed to the ramp for removal.
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Cleveland                     