On the 30th day of May, Vessel 1 was tied under a bridge fishing.  Stormy weather moved in with high wind causing rough water. Vessel 1 began taking on water over the bow and stern while tied up.  The Bilge pump would not work.  The Operator attempted to operate the boat back to the boat ramp but was going against 2to 3 foot waves. The boat continued to take on water until it capsized and ejected the occupants.  At the time of capsizing the operator was not wearing a PFD, but the occupants were.  The operator was able to get an ice chest from the boat for flotation. The operator and two occupants were able to stay together with the ice chest. The victim was having trouble keeping afloat with his PFD, and soon became seperated from the others. The operator stated after a short time he could not see or hear the victim but his PFD floated up and the operator put it on.  One of the occupants was able to call 911 at the time of the capsizing and Law Enforcement Responded.  Game Wardens located the victim floating next to the capsized vessel without a PFD on.
Investigator from TPWD completed the report.
Willis                        