On 4-17-10 at approximately 1135 hrs, DC Harbor Police received a call for a center console vessel capsized near Fletchers Cove.  DC Harbor Patrol units responded and located the vessel 50 yards north of Flectchers Cove.  The vessel was submerged underwater except for the bow.  Ofc. located vessel #1 passenger 100 yards north of Chain Bridge resting on a rock on the virginia shoreline.  Once on board, subject stated the owner/operator floated further south towards Chain Bridge.  While heading south towards the bridge, operator was located standing on top of Chain Bridge.  The Vessel was towed back to Gravelly Point by Sgt. of the DC Harbor Patrol.
After Interviewing both occupants of vessel #1, it was determined the vessel capsized due to improper anchoring.  The operator stated his anchor was stuck while fishing 100 yards north of Chain Bridge on the Potomac River.  He attempted to free the anchor by tying the anchor line to the stern of vessel #1.  As he powered up his vessel forward up river, the vessel began taking on water over the stern.  The vessel flipped ejecting both operator and passenger.  Both swam to shore without injurys.
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