Vessel 1 was heading westbound in Zone 2 on Berlin Reservoir just north of the railroad bridge when Vessel 1 ran aground on a sandbar near the north shore.  One of the Occupants of Vessel 1 exited the vessel and tried unsuccessfully to push it off the sandbar.  During this time numerous waves and chop caused water to come over the transom and into Vessel 1; the bilge pump also failed and Vessel 1 began to fill with water.  Another passing boater then came upon the scene and attempted to pull Vessel 1 from the sandbar (the Occupant outside of Vessel 1 at this time re-entered Vessel 1).  After the Good Samaritan successfully pulled Vessel 1 from the sandbar, the water already on board Vessel 1 settled toward the stern of Vessel 1 causing it to swamp and capsize.  A Watercraft patrol boat found the Operator of Vessel 1 and two of the Occupants on top of the upside down vessel; the third Occupant was clinging to the front of the boat.  All parties were placed onto the patrol boat and transported back to shore, while Vessel 1 was recovered by a tow company.  No injuries were sustained in this incident.
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