RedactedNarrative: Sunday, August 16, 2015:
  
  Operator #1 Stated in Effect:
  
  "We were anchored in Byram Cove when, all of the sudden, the boat started filling with water from the engine compartment.  I called for help and started bailing out the water as best I could, but it was filling up very fast.  The State Police boat showed up and was able to tow me to shore and keep the boat from sinking completely."
  
  Investigation Revealed:
  
  Vessel #1 was anchored in Byram Cove section of Lake Hopatcong.  A mechanical failure resulted in a disconnected water hose in the engine compartment causing the vessel to fill almost completely with water. Two State Police vessels placed vessel #1 in a double side tow and transported it to A nearby dock.
  
  Johnny"s Towing Service arrived on scene and was able to pump it out and stop the leak.  Vessel #1 was towed by Johnny"s Towing Service to Johnny's Marina for removal.