Watercraft was under power when the bow submerged due to excessive weight. The occupants of the watercraft scrambled in the watercraft, creating uneven weight distribution which tipped the watercraft. All four occupants were thrown into the water. They attempted to climb on top of the capsized watercraft, but it would not hold them. Two parties had life jackets and two did not. The two that did not held on to a floating mesh bag of duck decoys. A nearby resort owner heard the parties yelling, called 911 and brought a boat out to help the parties in the water. When officers got there, they got the 4 parties out of the water onto boats and brought them to the nearby resort. The fire department and 2 ambulances were on shore waiting and EMS staff provided medical attention for hypothermia. The 4 parties were treated at the scene and released. Officers believe the watercraft was over its weight capacity. It is not known which 2 victims had life jackets and which 2 did not. It is also not known whether they were wearing the life jackets or just holding on to them.
Turtle River                  