On 10/21/12 at approximately 2013 hours Officer was dispatched to a vessel in distress call approximately 10 miles west of Tierra Verde in the Gulf of Mexico. The United States Coast Guard also responded to this vessel in distress.  Once on scene Officer observed 3 POB aboard an anchored vessel that was taking on water from the transom.
Due to the rough sea conditions the subjects were transferred to the USCG vessel and returned to shore. Prior to leaving the scene the vessel capsized.
ST. PETERSBURG BEACH          