Vessel 1, with four persons on board, was headed south at approximately 30 miles per hour when the Victim stood on the swim platform and attempted to install the 360-degree white light at the vessel's stern.  While attempting to do so Vessel 1 struck a wave and the Victim fell overboard.  The Victim was not wearing a life jacket at the time of the incident and none of the other parties on board Vessel 1 was immediately aware that the Victim had fallen overboard.  Upon discovery (approximately 15 minutes later) of the Victim's absence the Operator of Vessel 1 turned Vessel 1 around to search for the Victim.  When the Operator was unable to locate the Victim the Operator contacted the Coast Guard who started a search and a short time later located the Victim.  The Victim was transported and treated for hypothermia but suffered no other injuries after being in the water for approximately 1 hour .
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