RedactedNarrative: Vessel 1 was underway on Lake Erie approximately 2 miles offshore from Magee Marsh Wildlife Area in Jerusalem Township.  Vessel 1 was powered by an outboard 15 hp kicker motor traveling approximately 2 mph.  
  
  The operator of vessel 1 was engaged in fishing activities when the vessel's motor lower unit collided with a submerged fishing net becoming entangled.  
  
  The propeller was underpower as the lower unit was entangled causing the stern of vessel 1 to dive underwater and the bow to stand upright.  
  
  The vessel then lost power causing the vessel to sit back down in the water.  Vessel 1 was filled with water causing instability which resulted in the vessel capsizing. 
  
   The operator entered the water wearing a type II inflatable personal flotation device.  The operator activated the PFD and called for help.  Nearby fishermen witnessed the accident and were able to pull the operator from the water and onto their vessel.  
  
  Jerusalem Twp Fire and Rescue boat retrieved the operator from the fishermen and brought him to Metzger's Marsh Pier where law enforcement and emergency medical services were staged.  The operator was evaluated by EMS and released.
  
  No claim regarding damage to the fishing net has been reported.