On June 8, 2012, Vessel 1 operator and two other passengers were 14 miles off shore in the Gulf of Mexico when the operator noticed his boat had been taking on water.  Vessel 1 operator then started heading back in shore.  Vessel 1 made it just west of the mouth of Bayou Chico when the engine shut off.  Vessel 1 started taking on water and the bilge pumps were not functioning.  The boat then sunk and capsized with the operator and both occupants on board.  The operator and occupants remained with the boat while they waited for help to arrive.  No injuries were reported.
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