Anglers left the Algoma harbor and headed north, setting lines for brown trout.  After traveling approximately 1/4 mile a large wave capsized the vessel, throwing all persons on board into the water.  All persons swam to the capsized vessel and attempted to hang on until they got to shore or were rescued.  Another larger fishing vessel Big Daddy (dba: RV Charters) observed the boat capsize and responded to the individuals in the water and was able to get Occupant1 on board Big Daddy before he went under.  Big Daddy had already ran aground several times and could not get close to the other individuals in the water.  The three other individuals were able to walk onto shore and be later assisted by rescue personnel.  All individuals were transported to Aurora Bay medical center and treated for hypothermia.  Operator, Occupant2 and Occupant3 were released shortly after admittance.  Occupant1 was held and expected to be released in the afternoon.  The witness who was on another larger vessel at the mouth of the Algoma harbor stated the same initial facts and made comment that he was "up-dating" his face book page on his smart phone, stating "how stupid people are who come onto Lake Michigan in a small boat during rough seas" and when he looked up from his smart phone the 17ft vessel had capsized and was hard to see in the water.  The witness then called the vessel Big Daddy and advised them of the situation, as they were closer and then called 911.  Warden contacted Operator back in the afternoon on Sat. 4/20 and inquired if he had removed his boat from the shoreline.  Operator state they had got the boat off the shoreline and all misc items that had washed out of the boat and that he had placed his boat in storage.
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