On 10/14/2013 I was notified by LT of a possible boating accident from 9/23/2013 near Ellis Rock in the waters west of Key West.  I made contact with USCG Key West who provided me with USCG's situation report of the incident.  Based on the situation report I was able to make contact with operator who provided me with a sworn written statement concerning the events of 9/23/13.  Per Operator's statement Operator and subject left Key West in Operator's 24' Blue Reaction vessel, FL 9928 GX, and headed to the area known as Ellis Rock to fish.  While fishing Operator and Occupant noticed the boat filling up with water.  Operator and Occupant donned life jackets and radioed USCG on marine radio channel 16.  The vessel capsized shortly after that, and Operator and Occupant remained with the vessel until USCG arrived on scene.  Sea Tow was contacted to salvage the vessel.  

Neither party suffered any injuries related to the incident.  

The vessel sustained damage estimated at approximately $5,000 based on this officer's observations.  live well overflowing into bilge

Operator was issued Boating and Resource Warning for Failure to report accident with damage over $2,000 State Statute 327.30(2)
KEY WEST