Off. reported on an accident regarding an 18’ MFG with 2 passengers drift fishing ½ mile south of the center wall at the Harbor of Refuge.  The stern of the boat became swamped and quickly sank when the bilge pump failed.  Operator allowed the boat to drift stern into a 2’ sea, with the wind against the tide.  Both men removed the fuel tank and were rescued by Coast Guard.  The boat then sank 35’.  No injuries reported.
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