Boating accident occurred at Elm Hill Marina on 5/21/11 at approximately 4:30 pm.  Vessel number 2, an 85 foot house boat was attempting to dock into his assigned boat slip during a strong afternoon thunderstorm. During the docking process Vessel number 1, a 10 foot Seadoo jet ski and occupied by two passengers, attempted to assist the houseboat by maneuvering behind the houseboat and attempting to push the houseboat from the side with the Seadoo.  During this process the Seadoo ended up at the rear of the houseboat while the houseboat was attempting to back up to straighten its path into its boat slip.  The Houseboat backed into the Seadoo which caused the Seadoo to capsize and eject all three occupants into the water directly behind the houseboat.  Witness signaled operator to shut down the motors and assisted in recovering the Seadoo occupants.
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