RedactedNarrative: Based on my investigation, interviews, and my observations. I found that OP2 was operating V2, his 55’ Hatteras yacht towing V1, a 15-foot Carolina Skiff, into Snake Creek when he observed another vessel in distress. OP2  then attempted to aid the operator. As OP2 attempted to maneuver V2 to help the operator, V1 struck channel marker 1, capsized, filled with water and sank. V1 deemed to be a total loss due to the electronics, engine and all wiring being completely submerged.