Vessel 1, with four persons on board, was travelling southwest on the north side of Kelleys Island for a day of fishing; waves were 3-4 feet with an occasional 5-foot wave.  Vessel 1 took a wave over the bow of the vessel about 1.5 miles north of Lakeside at which time the Operator decided to turn Vessel 1 around and head back to the ramp at Mazurik due to the conditions which were too rough for Vessel 1.  As Vessel 1 was being turned to starboard to head back northeast two additional waves came over the stern of Vessel 1, swamping Vessel 1 and causing it to sit lower in the water.  The Operator and three Occupants donned lifejackets at this point.  The engine on Vessel 1 then stalled and another wave struck the stern of Vessel 1, capsizing the vessel.  The Operator and three Occupants were all thrown into the water as Vessel 1 capsized.  One of the Occupants had not properly secured his lifejacket and it subsequently came off.  This Occupant was able to stay afloat with the assistance of the Operator and other two Occupants of Vessel 1, as well as buoyancy from the debris in the water.  Other fishermen in the area saw the incident and pulled three of the four Victims from the water; the remaining Victim was assisted in staying afloat until the Coast Guard arrived and retrieved him from the water as well.  All four parties were checked by EMS when they were returned to the lauch ramp with no injuries reported.
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