On August 3, 2011 at about 1521 hours, four subjects were in a small fiberglass rowboat about 100 yards off shore on Hood Canal.  While they were rowing, they switched positions causing there boat to take on water.  The boat filled with water putting all four into the water.  Once the boat was full the boat rolled over.  There were no lifejackets on board.  One subject swam to shore and called for help.  The other three stayed with the boat.  Two of them were helping the third who was having trouble staying above water.  Another boat arrived on scene and assisted the three that were still in the water.  They transported them back to the dock.  The subject who was having trouble ingested a large amount of water and was having difficulty breathing.  He was airlifted to Harborview Hospital for treatment.
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