The watercraft filled with water due to high waves. The boat sank and turned over. 3 parties wound up in the water. The operator held on to the boat, and the 2 victims held on to flotation devices. Victim #2 was wearing a Type II life jacket that was too large for her. The wind gusts were 25 mph and the average wind speed was 14-17 mph. All 3 parties were taken to area hospitals, where the 2 victims were pronounced dead.
Appleton