RedactedNarrative: Synopsis
  On the afternoon of July 8, 2018, a strong storm blew over Yuba Reservoir creating larges swells.  The vessel involved in this accident was caught off guard and the boat was swamped sinking it in shallow water.
  
  Initial Call
  On the afternoon of July 8, 2018, I, RANGER, was contacted by dispatch of a boat taking on water just south of North Beach.  Medical was paged as well as the fire department.  I headed toward the patrol boat in order to respond but was told by dispatch all occupants made it to shore.  I informed dispatch it was too dangerous to head out on the water if they were already to shore.  I then activated the emergency lights on my patrol vehicle and headed to North Beach.
  
  Contact
  Subject informed me they had got caught in the storm and the boat was swamped.  I then got the boat registration and insurance info.  
  
  Investigation
  The storm passing over the reservoir created large swells estimated at six feet in height.  The vessel was at anchor when the storm started with the bow pointing into the wind.  A large swell came over the bow of the vessel and started to swamp it.  The Operator attempted to return to the dock to get the boat out of water but the vessel would not start possibly due to a shorted battery.  The strength of the swells turned the boat toward shore and sunk the boat in three to four feet of water within a matter of minutes.
  
  Actions
  Once the storm passed RANGER and I headed out on our patrol vessel in order to get the sunk boat out of the water.  The vessel was leaning to the starboard side with the interior just under the waterline.  The port side was elevated above the waterline.  The position of the vessel made it impossible to bail water with buckets.  We attached our tow rope to the bow eye of the vessel and were able to pull it to a level position.  The responsible party of the boat began bailing with buckets.  We placed our plug in bilge into the water to assist with removing it.  Once the boat began to float we were able to tow the vessel back to the ramp and load it onto the trailer.
  
  Conclusion
  While we were bailing and towing the boat the bilge pumps and ballast tank pumps were operable and assisted in lightening the load for the tow.  The vessel battery compartment and motor compartment were all swamped with water but were drained.  No violation of law had occurred.
  