Vessel #1 was travelling westbound at approximately 20-25 miles per hour approximately one-half mile nothwest of Safety Island when Vessel #1 struck an unknown submerged object, stalling out the motor.  Vessel #1 immediately began taking on water and, although the Operator was able to re-start the motor and attempted to continue on to shore/safety, Vessel #1 then sank, leaving approximately 3 feet of the bow of Vessel #1 above the surface of the water.  The two Occupants of Vessel #1, both of whom were wearing life jackets, floated near the vessel and began yeling for assistance.  A nearby sailboater assisted the two Occupants, tied a tow rope to the bow of the sunken vessel, and contacted emergency services.  Watercraft Officers towed Vessel #1 to the West Bank Ramp and assisted in trailering the vessel.  Once out of the water, a jagged hole was found in the fiberglass hull extending from the transom forward 2 feet, 10 inches and approximately 1 foot, 2 inches wide.
Celina                        