The operator of the vessel departed from the beach just below the hot springs.  As he made his way to the north beach boat ramp the bow of his boat was taking on water from four foot swells caused by a severe storm.  The driver kept most of the water to the bow until it broke and flowed to the back of the vessel.  This caused the freeboard on the back of the vessel to drop low into the water making it possible for the swells to pour in at which point caused the vessel to capsize.  The passengers were able to swim safely to shore.  The vessel was later flipped back over and towed to shore.
St. Charles                   