The operator of vessel #1 said that he and victim were headed back in from running their trot lines.  They were making a right turn and the back end of vessel started sliding across the top of water.  Operator1 stated that it felt like the boat caught during the slide causing the vessel to tip and threw him and Victim into the water.  Operator1 said he swam to some near by trees and grabbed on.  Operator1 stated that while he was swimming he heard Victim say he was having trouble with his boots filling with water.  When he got to the trees,  he could not see Victim any where.  He swam back to his boat and went for help.  Victim was recovered on May 19th close to scene of the incident.
Fort Adams