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  operator was operating a jon-boat on cataract lake when it capsized and sank due to rough water conditions. 
  
  On saturday, june 14, 2014 at or about 4:30 pm., while patrolling at lieber state recreation area in putnam county, i was stopped by a pedestrian who stated that a boat sunk on the lake earlier in the day.  The pedestrian advised that no one was hurt and the owner of the boat was camping at campsite #46.  
  I went to campsite #46 and was met by operator, who stated he was the owner of the boat that sank.  Operator explained that he and the two listed witnesses were on the water in his seven foot jon-boat earlier in the day.  Operator described the water to be rough and choppy and felt that his boat was too small under those conditions.  He explained that water starting coming over the bow of the boat and he and the passengers attempted to bail the water out, but were not able to do so successfully.  He stated that the boat sank and the occupants of a  nearby boat saw what had occurred and helped them to shore.
  Operator listed several items which also sank with the boat and they are as follows:
   -5 hp outboard motor
   -3 fishing poles
   -1 anchor with rope 
   -1 hummingbird fish finder
   
  On july 17, 2014, officer and i attempted to locate the jon-boat with  sonar.  I dove on an item but it was a concrete block.
  On july 21, 2014, officers and myself attempted to locate the jon-boat again with sonar.  We were unsuccessful in locating the boat.
  On august 11, 2014, i organized a sonar/dive detail to attempt to locate the missing jon-boat.  I used sonar equipment to locate several objects similar in shape and length as the jon-boat.  Divers dove on the items but were unsuccessful in finding the jon-boat.