On 11-03-2012 at approximately 11:34 AM, I, CPO received information that a boat accident had occurred on the Mississippi River near the Loud Thunder Boat Launch.  Responding to the boat launch, I met with the operator of the watercraft and two witnesses.  The other occupants were transported to Trinity West Hospital in Rock Island for exposure (to cold water).  
     Operator stated he was driving toward the boat launch after hunting.  He advised that water was splashing over the bow of the watercraft as he was operating.  Operator stated that one person stood up to move toward the stern of the watercraft, he let off the throttle.  Operator advised that the bow of the watercraft went under water.  Operator stated that he gave the watercraft more throttle and tried to turn toward shore.  Operator told me that the watercraft capsized and ejected all three occupants.  Operator advised he swam for shore while two people stayed with the capsized watercraft.
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