RedactedNarrative: On Monday, 08/13/2018, I, CPO was notified of a boat accident which occurred on the Chicago River. According to the report, on Saturday, 08/11/2018, at approximately 2:00 AM, a 15' Bayliner reportedly capsized on the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal, near S. Damen Avenue, in Chicago, IL. According to news reports, seven persons were rescued from the water by Chicago Fire Department (CFD) personnel.
  On Thursday, 09/06/18, I met with the owner/operator of the above-mentioned vessel who stated the boat began taking on water near Trump Tower, on the Chicago River, shortly after 1:00 AM on 08/11. Operator and six other occupants traveled back towards the Western Ave boat launch, where they had launched the vessel. However, somewhere around the S. Damen Ave bridge, the vessel capsized, ejected all POB into the water. Operator stated there were seven total POB. The vessel in question had a posted capacity plate, listing five persons as the maximum number allowed on board.
  Operator stated he believed they had too much weight on board and capsized as a result. CFD arrived on scene and assisted all individuals to the bank of the river. Six individuals signed medical waivers, while one POB was transported to the hospital for evaluation after inhaling water/gasoline during the capsizing event. The individual was evaluated at UC Medical and released without treatment. No other injuries were reported.
  Operator stated the vessel was purchased in 2016 for approximately $500.00