On 11/19/2013, at about 4:00 p.m., this vessel and its occupants were drifting on Puget Sound near Point Herron located in Kitsap county. The juveniles had stolen the boat (leaky with no paddles) from a dock and were swept out to deeper water by strong currents. 

At about 6:49 p.m., Bainbridge Island, along with 4 other units, including the USCG, were dispatched to the area of Crystal Springs Drive & Baker Hill Road for a water rescue. At about 8:15 p.m., a Coast Guard helicopter advised that they were circling above a small, occupied vessel. The vessel - (an ' Livingston rowboat)- V1 and occupants appeared to be in distress. The boat had no oars and was flooding. V1 had 6 - 8" of water at the rear of one of the hulls. 

The two occupants were pulled out of the water and was handed over to the Bainbridge Island Police Department. Subject1 was soaked, except for his head. He was taken by Medic 21 to Harrison Memorial Hospital in Bremerton for treatment of hypothermia. Other subject was cold but had remained on the dry side of the vessel. She was transported by Bainbridge Ambulance to Harrison Memorial Hospital for observation. 

Both Subjects had been reported as runaways. Their parents/guardians were contacted by Bainbridge Fire and Bainbridge Ambulance personnel. No charges were filed for the theft of the boat.
 
One injury / No fatalities.
There was no apparent alcohol involvement.
There was no additional vessel damage as a result of the incident.  The vessel had holes + patched holes in the hull when it was stolen from the dock.
Neither occupant was wearing a PFD.
The operator did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card.
There were no Rules of the Road Violations.
Bremerton