RedactedNarrative: On 07-20-17, Operator contacted me reference needing a boat accident report for an insurance claim.  Operator advised that on 07-02-17, at approx. 6:58 pm, while anchored approx. 15 ft off the north bank of the Kankakee River, south east of Cobb Park, a storm blew in with heavy rains and winds in excess of 45 mph. 
  
   Operator stated that his 1969 Hydrodyne houseboat was facing down stream with two anchors off the starboard stern.  Operator advised that he was able to pull in both anchors, however the high winds spun him around to where his bow was now facing upstream.  It was then that he started taking water over the stern and began sinking.  Operator was able to call 911 and brief dispatchers on the situation as he made his way to the bow area with one of his two dogs (the other was never recovered).  
  
  Operator and his dog were rescued by an off duty Lt. with Kankakee City Police Department.  Operator advised he did not initially feel that he received over $2000.00 in damages since his outboard started up after pulling the plugs, however after trailering it to a nearby marina, it was discovered that there was a hole in the hull towards the stern area, three windows were broken, and the engine received damage due to its submersion.
  