Upon arrival on the south side of Lake Dardanelle, other officers already had the four occupants on the bank (no injuries).  V1 was beside the bank and tied off, but submerged under water.  Operator stated they had launched from the Delaware State Park ramp and headed across the lake.  At one point they decided it was too rough and started to turn around to head back to the ramp.  Upon doing so, waves were coming in V1 from all sides and the bilge pump couldn't keep up.  V1 began to submerge and the motor shut down.  Operator stated they were about 50 yards from the bank, so he got a rope and started pulling V1 as they swam toward the bank.  All occupants were wearing PFD's.
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