On 6/17/12 at approx 1520 hrs i was dispatched to a single boat accident on canyon lake. Upon arrival i observed a 15' red and white watercraft partially submerged with approx 1' of the bow protruding from the surface of the lake. The opertaor and his 3 passengers were onboard a pontoon boat which had come to his aid. He stated he was traveling south out of the main bay when he hit some big waves. He stated his watercraft nose dived and began to sink. He stated he and his passengers jumped off the starboard side of the watercraft before it sank. He stated there was no mechanical problems with his watercraft. Is should be noted deputies made contact with the operator on 6/16 at which time they were concerned because it appeared his watercraft may have been taking on water. During that contact he dismissed the deputies concern and believed he had just taken on water from waves. I spoke wit the 3 passengers who all gave consistant staements with the operator. No injuries occurred and all passengers were wearing pfds upon my arrival. Deputies secured the watercraft on the west shore of the lake against the east side of prodential rock. Operator was advised and stated he would make arrangements to retrieve his watercraft. Operator and passengers were transported to palo verde boat ramp where several articles which were retrieved from the debris field of the accident to the operator. Nothing further.
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