At approximately 12:30PM on September 28, 2013, I, State Game Warden responded to a call from Chambers County Communications about a vessel that had sunk in Trinity Bay. We were informed that the occupants of the vessel were picked up by another vessel and were heading to the Ft. Anahuac boat ramp. The occupants arrived to the ramp aboard vessel. 

The following was determined:

At approximately 12:00M two people were fishing in the area commonly known as “C-lease.” Their vessel was drifting with a drift sock attached to the stern of the vessel. The wind was blowing approximately 15mph SE. OCCUPANT got his fishing line hung around the prop of the vessel and raised the engine in an attempt to free the line. OCCUPANT stood on the transom of the vessel while freeing the line. A wave came over the transom of the vessel and produced a large amount of water inside the vessel. OCCUPANT moved to the front of the vessel and OPERATOR attempted to get the vessel started and  in gear. A second wave immediately came over the transom of the vessel and capsized it. OCCUPANT was able to obtain a PFD and both occupants were able to climb on top of the capsized vessel. OPERATOR used his cell phone to contact another subject who happened to be fishing in Trinity Bay and quickly rescued OPERATOR and OCCUPANT. The party then met us at Ft. Anahuac boat ramp. No injuries were sustained. 

OPERATOR was instructed that he was responsible for the timely removal of his vessel from the bay, and Towboat US successfully removed the vessel later in the day. USCG was notified by TPWD Communications of the incident and OPERATOR's personal information.
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