RedactedNarrative: Vessel - 1991, 18'6" Alumiweld H56 Open Motorboat w/2 Mercury Outboard Engines 
  
  On 06/22/2014, at about 6:30 p.m., this vessel, operated by Operator, was cruising on the Nooksack River above Nugents Bridge located near Deming, WA in Whatcom county. 
  
  Operator reported that the vessel's shifter cable "busted" and the motor kicked into neutral while heading up river. Without forward gear, the vessel went into a log jam before the occupants could use the oars to reposition the vessel. The vessel took on water, capsized, then sank. All occupants were rescued by Everson/Nugents Corner Fire personnel. 
  
  Operator had some minor injuries to his leg but was released by fire personnel on scene. 
  
  1 Injury / 0 Fatalities 
  There was no apparent alcohol involvement 
  Vessel damage was estimated at $2000.00 
  All on board were wearing PFDs 
  The Operator did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card