V1 WAS DRIFTING WITH THE OCCUPANTS ENGAGED IN FISHING ACTIVITIES.  AS THE OPERATOR WAS POSITIONED AT THE STERN, V1'S STERN SLOWLY BEGAN TO FLOOD AS A RESULT OF LIMITED FREEBOARD.  V1 QUICKLY BEGAN TO TAKE ON WATER OVER THE STERN, CAUSING V1 TO CAPSIZE EJECTING THE OCCUPANTS.

THE OCCUPANTS WERE PULLED FROM THE WATER BY ANOTHER VESSEL UNTIL THE USCG AND LAW ENFORCEMENT ARRIVED.  THE VESSEL WAS RECOVERED WITH THE ASSISTANCE FROM ECKERD COLLEGE SEARCH AND RESCUE.
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