Vessel 1, with two persons on board, was being operated near Cranetown Island when waves began to crash into Vessel 1, eventually swamping and then capsizing Vessel 1.  Both Occupants aboard Vessel 1 ended up in the water and subsequently tried to stay with Vessel 1; Vessel 1 then submerged until only the bow was visible above the surface of the water.  Both Occupants then attempted to swim approximately 70 yards to shore; one Occupant was successful in reaching the shore and the other Occupant swam approximately 25-30 yards before disappearing below the surface of the water.  Vessel 1 did not suffer any damage as a result of the incident.

Neither Occupant twas wearing a personal flotation device at the time of the incident and no personal flotation devices were found aboard Vessel 1 at the time of the incident.

The Victim was recovered and pronounced deceased at Mary Rutan Hospital.
Huntsville                    