RedactedNarrative: Vessel 1 was being operated by the owner with the trolling motor and fishing in West Fowl River.  While fishing, a group of approximately 4 vessels went by throwing wakes.  
  
  The wakes swamped Vessel 1 and the bilge pump did not activate to remove the water.  Operator attempted to move the trolling motor battery, but the vessel took on too much water causing Vessel 1 to sink.  A nearby boater, who did not witness the swamping, saw Vessel 1 sinking and was able to recover operator onboard his vessel.