On September 3, 2011, at approximately 4:05 p.m., Operator was preparing to launch a 14'' Duracraft from  the Apache Boat Access Area. Operator had two people as passengers for the boat, until operator’s Father insisted another person go along with them.  Operator operated the boat towards Carlyle Lake''s main body of water. Once Operator cleared the no wake zone, he navigated his boat to the southeast. Approximately 150 yards from the shore, they encountered waves created by other boats.  The boat was overloaded, and the waves came over the bow. The boat began taking on water, and the three passengers shifted to the stern of the boat.  The boat filled up with water and sank.  All four occupants of the boat were wearing their life jackets. Good samaritan was operating his 2008 Yamaha boat and observed Subject in the water.  Good samaritan then observed the other three boys a short distance away.  Good samaritan stopped a pontoon boat and got the boat to help with removing the three boys from the water. Good samaritan removed Subject from the water.  At approximately 4:39 p.m., Good samaritan called 911.  At approximately 4:50 p.m., CPO and myself responded to the call.  The Corp of Engineers also responded.  We secured Subject in our boat from Good samaritan''s boat and located Operator and others on the shore with father.   Operator had an Illinois Boat Safety Class Card.
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