Vessel 1 was launched to go fishing with three persons on board.  The group set anchor, fished, then attempted to pull the anchor at which time it was discovered that the anchor was stuck.  The Operator tried to free the anchor by operating Vessel 1 with stern propulsion, moving Vessel 1 in a circular motion around the pivot point of the anchor.  During this process Vessel 1 became swamped due to stern propulsion and the water conditions (waves).  In an attempt to save Vessel 1 the anchor line was taken off of the bow, however, Vessel 1 subsequently sank with only the top 2 feet of the bow showing above the surface; all persons aboard were ejected into the water.  Nearby boaters rescued the three Occupants and took them to shore where they two of them were transported and treated for hypothermia.
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