RedactedNarrative: Vessel – 1997, 65’ Pacific Mariner PM 65 Open Motorboat w/2 Detroit Inboard Engines – 1278 Total HP
  
  On 07/23/2019, at about 03:46 p.m., this vessel was cruising on Hood Canal near the Hood Canal Bridge, located near Port Ludlow, WA in Jefferson county.
  
  According to Law Enforcement, on this date, they were alerted of a vessel taking on water.  When Officers arrived at this location, they contacted the Owner/Operator.  Operator told Officers that he was unsure of what had occurred other than his vessel was lurching forward and began taking on water in the area of Sisters Rock, marker #4. 
  
  Operator self-evacuated the vessel and assisted the other 7 occupants to shore via dinghy.  The USCG made attempts to de-water but were unsuccessful. The vessel is expected to sink in 80 to 90 feet of water.  Vessel recovery efforts were scheduled to take place on 07/24/2019.
  
  0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
  Alcohol or Drug Involvement – Unknown 
  Vessel Damage Pending – Could be Upwards of $500,000 or more (per USCG Activity ID 6760150)
  Operator was Not Wearing a PFD – Remaining 7 Occupants (6 Un-Identified) Were Wearing PFDs
  Operator did Have a Mandatory Boater Education Card
  