The group stated they stopped the boat and a wave brought water over the back.  Each additional wave brought more water onto the vessel and everyone quickly exited the vessel.  Within 45 seconds the boat sunk.

One individual stated that the boat had been bringing on water for a while and that when the boat was on plane it would drain out of the hull.  There must have been a leak or access for water to enter.

Life jackets were not being worn, however a few of them were able to grab floating debris/lifejackets.

A passing boat helped pull persons on board.

Ran arrived and assisted with picking up debris and transported individuals to marina.

Efforts to retrieve boat at 1700 hours were unsuccessful as the boat sunk to the bottom before a dive team arrived to try and flip the boat over.

The boat lies in 99 feet of water. Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands is handling the decision as to whether to retrieve the boat.
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