Vessel # 1, a Personal Water Craft was departing Tice's Shoal with three people on board. Strong Thunder Storms with powerful winds had been forecast  for 5 to 6 hours prior to the accident.  Occupants of vessel #1 failed to properly prepare for this weather and became caught in the storm.  As a result , the PWC capsized and the engine became flooded with water.  The occupants were in the water and signaled with whistles until help arrived.
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