Operator and his six vessel occupants were aboard the 20 foot North American vessel FL 2166 DW on the ocean side of Channel 5 bridge Islamorada in Monroe County.  The vessel was situated near the bridge pilings when they anchored out for a day of fishing.  Just after Operator bow anchored and began fishing, a large wave entered through the low rise transom of his vessel and swamped it.  The single outboard vessel immediately began to sink as it took on water.  Operator attempted to move all his occupants forward but the plan was unsuccessful.  All occupants jumped over board as the vessel quickly sank.  A nearby recreational fishing vessel noticed the people in the water and rushed to assist.  All  occupants of the sunken vessel were accounted for and no one was injured.  The good samaritan took everyone aboard his vessel and dropped them off at the nearby location where the family was staying for the weekend.  

Due to inclement weather, vessel will be recovered on Monday October 14, 2012.

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