RedactedNarrative: On 10/08/2016 at approximately 12:10 p.m., vessel #1 was drifting with the motor off and both occupants were fishing at point 9 island on cherokee lake in grainger county. At this time, strong winds were creating rough water conditions. 
  
  The operator of vessel #1 advised a wave came over the stern of the vessel. He then attempted to start the motor and it would not start. The operator of vessel #1 advised a second wave came over the stern and the boat began to sink. Both the operator and the occupant retrieved a personal flotation device. The operator of vessel #1 advised the vessel rolled and ejected both subjects. The operator and occupant of vessel #1 were taken aboard another vessel and twra was notified. Vessel #1 was towed to panther creek state park boat ramp.
  