RedactedNarrative: On May 25, 2020, I was on routine patrol In St. Mary's County Maryland.  I received a call for service in reference to a vessel taking on water.
      Natural Resource Police dispatch was notified through Charles County Fire Department that Prince Williams Fire Department had pulled two persons from the water in the area of Cockpit Point, Potomac River(38.55096 -77.25543 ) from an 18 ft vessel bearing Virginia registration 9287 BE.  The subjects later identified as Operator 1 and Passenger 1 had been fishing at the time of the accident.
       Operator 1 reported to me that they left Leesylvania State Park in Virginia at 6:30 am. At approximately 9:30 am. Operator 1 went on to say that the vessel began taking on waves over the gunnel of his vessel due to high winds.  Both persons on board donned personal floatation devices and began to maneuver back to port.  Operator 1 called 911 when the water in the vessel began to deepen. The vessel became overwhelmed with water and sank causing both passengers to enter the water. Both persons stayed with the vessel while waiting for units to arrive.
      Prince William FD responded and retrieved both persons from the water without injury. Medical treatment was refused. PWFD stayed on scene with the vessel (VA 9287 BE) until Seatow could arrive and tow it to shore.  The vessel was towed back to Hampton Landing Marina where it was trailered.  
      All events happened in Charles County.
      This case is closed.
  