RedactedNarrative: On 05/14/22 Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) received information of a boating accident that had occurred earlier in the day that was responded to  by the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office and Charlotte County Fire Rescue.
  I spoke to Marine Patrol Deputy of CCSO who had responded to the accident.  He provided me with the names of the subjects involved, the vessel, and photographs of the scene.  I provided Deputy with a copy of a self-report to give to the operator as there were no injuries and damages were thought to be under two thousand dollars at the time.  It was later determined by the owner/operator that damages were over two thousand dollars.
  On 06/04/22 Deputy provided a copy of his report documenting his interview with the subjects.  I was able to speak to the Owner later identified by his name and date of birth via telephone.  OP1 stated that he was leaving Gasparilla pass when the vessel “spun a hub” and lost power.  The seas were heavy approximately 2-4 feet and OP1 attempted to anchor the vessel first by the bow then attempted to tie the anchor line to a stern cleat to turn the vessel into the waves.  The vessel then took water over the stern filling the vessel and capsizing it.  OP1 also stated that there were no injuries.
  The vessel was recovered by sea tow and returned to the owner.  OP1 estimates damages now at $8000-$10000 dollars.  
  The evidence available from Deputy’s photographs and report as well as OP1 Statement appear to be consistent with a loss of power and improper anchoring.  Due to lack of evidence no citations will be issued at his time.  No further action taken
  