Prior to Accident: Surviving occupant stated that he and the operator of the vessel launched out of Sisters Creek boat ramp that morning. They decided to go fishing just off shore of Talbot Island. Occupant stated that they anchored 300 yards from the shore in approximately 13-14 feet of water. Both subjects were fishing for whiting.

Cause of Accident: The occupant stated that the weather was calm in the morning but quickly started to get rough in the afternoon. He stated that one large wave filled the vessel with water and another capsized the vessel. He stated that as the vessel capsized, his chest struck the console and was ejected into the water. The occupant was able to retrieve a type 2 PFD and place it under his legs and swim to shore. He stated that he lost sight of the operator and ran to a close by fisherman on the shore to ask for help. 

Dispatch: The call was dispatched at 1329 hours by Officer Jacksonville Sheriff's Office. 

Notification: Lt. obtained the emergency contact information and provided the next of kin death notification. This was completed the same day of the accident at 1722 hours. subject stated that she was the operators ex wife but they still lived at the same residence.

Deceased victim died of drowning. :Occupant was taken to the hospital and released with bruised ribs. No broken bones were found. When I spoke with the subject, he stated that he has been in pain and went to 2 different doctors to verify that there were no broken bones or other injuries.
ATLANTIC BEACH