Vessel #1 was taking on water on Lake St. Clair east of the Black Creek.  Operator called 911.  U.S. Coast Guard was notified by Macomb County Sheriff Office.  U.S. Coast Guard on scene first and found boat capsized and nearly submerged and Operator clinging to the boat.  Passenger was floating face up about 10 yards east of Vessel #1.  Both were taken out of the water and Operator was very hypothermic.  Passenger was not breathing.  CPR was started and both victims were transported to Mt. Clemens Regional Hospital.  Operator stated that he and his friend launched at Metro Beach, and while on the lake, his engine quit and would not start, and the boat was taking on water and capsized, so he called 911.   Vessel started sinking.  Michigan Marine Salvage towed the boat to their facility.  Inspection of Vessel #1 showed there was no hole or damage to the hull and the drain plugs were still in the boat.  It is unknown what the actual cause of the sinking was.  Waves were 2-3 feet high and wind was 18 mph.  At 5:52 pm, passenger was pronounced dead.
Harrison Township             