RedactedNarrative: The Operator of Vessel 1 had just set anchor and was walking to the stern of Vessel 1 when he lost is balance and fell into the water.  While trying to reboard Vessel 1, Vessel 1 became swamped.  The Operator was able to retrieve a flare from within Vessel 1 and set it off; the USCG responded and rescued the Operator.
   
  The Operator reported that he had a "bad back" and was later told by his doctor that that was the reason for his fall into the water.