operator was operating his 1993 4Winns vessel north of Watts Bar Dam on Wednesday evening July 5, 2012 when a violent wind storm came through the area.  Based on witness statements, waves quickly reached 4 feet with strong winds.  operator stated he pointed his vessel into the waves, but the waves were too large and came over the bow swamping the vessel.  All passengers went into the water and were rescued by a witness at the scene.
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