On May 26, 2013, I Investigator of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission was on water patrol in Manatee County Florida.  I observed a vessel with several individuals on board towing a capsized personal water craft to the beach.  I approached the vessel, identified myself and inquired as to what happened and if anyone was injured.  The operator stated that they were pulling a tube and crossed over the towline.  The towline was pulled into the water intake and wrapped around the drive shaft and impeller.   The operator stated that he attempted to free the line and the PWC started taking on water and capsized.  He was unable to turn the vessel over or remove the towline from the intake and impeller.  The vessel was capsized for over an hour and was being towed to a marina for repair.  There were no injuries.
LONGBOAT KEY