Officer received tip on June 11, 2009 of a boat accident  (sinking) that occurred on June 6, 2009.  During course of investigation, officer noted boat involved had Wisconsin registration.   Current owner claimed he had applied for IL registration a few days prior to sinking and temporary registration was lost when boat sank.  Officer spoke with previous owner who stated he had sold the boat about three years ago and that insurance on the boat was cancelled June 2007 when boat was sold.  Through interviews, officer was able to determine that boat began taking waves over the stern while stopped for perch fishing.  Waves were 3 - 6 ' high and greater than forecasted.  Operator attempted to clear water from the boat by applying throttle.  Outboard motor ingested water and died.  Boat then capsized and sank.  Occupants of boat jumped into the water and were rescued by a passing boat that observed the capsizing.  No injuries were reported.
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