RedactedNarrative: I, Game Warden, with the Nevada Department of Wildlife, was called to investigate a vessel accident. The initial report was taken by Tahoe Douglas Fire. I interviewed the operator and owner of the vessel on July 20, 2022. On July 13, 2022, operator was operating his newly bought Malibu boat (V1), with bow numbers from its previous owner. He went to Zephyr Cove to pick up a family member. There was a total of 7 individuals board. 
  
  Operator1 noticed the wind had picked up. He tied off to a mooring buoy in Zephyr Cove to wait out the wind. He said he was told by an employee that he was not allowed to tie off to the mooring buoy because it was rented out to someone else. 
  
  At approximately 1720 hours, Operator1 untied and set out to Tahoe Keys. Operator1 was traveling approximately 10-20 MPH directly against the wind. Another boat had crossed in front of him from his right to left. 
  
  Operator1 said the wake from the other boat and the waves from the wind had caused water to splash over his bow. His engine shut off. Operator1 does not know how or why it shut off. He tried to turn on the bilge pump, but the pump did not turn on. 
  
  Operator1 said after approximately 3 large waves hit, V1 had swamped. Someone on V1 was able to call 911 before V1 rolled and capsized. All 7 individuals were in the water for approximately 20 minutes before being rescued by kayakers and a pontoon boat. 
  
  They were seen onshore by Tahoe Douglas Fire. There were no injuries beyond first aid. Operator1 contacted Tow Boat US to help retrieve V1. Tow Boat US was not able to help until the following day. V1 had drifted to the shoreline by then and received additional damage from rubbing on the rocks along the shore.
  