RedactedNarrative: Vessel – 2012, 20’ Alumaweld Striker Open Motorboat w/115 hp Yamaha Outboard Engine + 9.9 hp Kicker Motor
  
  On 05/17/2017, at about 7:30 a.m., this vessel was shrimping on the Strait of Juan de Fuca, off Ice Berg Point located near Lopez Island, WA in San Juan county.
   
  The Operator reported that he and the other 3 occupants of the vessel were shrimping at this location.  They threw a shrimp pot out.  The current was rough and the line from the shrimp pot became tangled in the motor propeller causing the motor to stop.  Waves from the rough current crashed into the back of the boat causing it to flood and sink.  The vessel completely sank beneath the water.  
   
  It is unknown at this time if the vessel has been recovered.
   
  0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
  No Apparent Alcohol/Drug Involvement
  The Vessel was reported as a Total Loss – Estimated Value $40,000.00
  All Occupants were wearing PFDs.
  The Operator did have a mandatory Boater Education Card
  