RedactedNarrative: On June 15, 2019 at 4:17 p.m., Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) received a call from our Regional Communication Dispatch Center reference a single vessel capsizing at Bob Sykes Cut near Saint George Island. We were also advised that 5 subjects were in the water. 
  
  Officers launched our patrol vessel from Scipio Creek Marina at 4:20 p.m., arriving at the incident location at approximately 4:35 p.m. Note, current seas were recorded at 2’-6’, very strong outgoing tide/current due to a full moon. Upon arrival, we observed a vessel turned upside down on the east side of Bob Sykes Cut and stationary along the jetties. While closing the distance, we were flagged down by multiple subjects. 
  
  Vessel used; 2002 28’ Scout vessel, white in color, bearing registration numbers FL 8171 RN, and recreationally registered to owner/operator. 
  
  Operator1 advised the following incident occurred at approximately 4:10-4:15 p.m., which he was operating the vessel north, just south of the northern entrance of Bob Sykes Cut, at a slow rate of speed “less than 10 MPH”. He stated that a wave crashed over the stern and sunk the back end of the boat down, causing the boat to take on a lot of water in a matter of minutes. According to Operator1, he directed all subjects on-board to jump off prior to it sinking. All subjects made it to shore safely and did not sustain any injuries during/after the incident. Note, several bystanders along with the Saint George Island Fire Department rendered assistance upon recovery.
  
  Officer and I gathered the coordinates of the vessels final resting position, “N 29 36.814 W 84 57.513”. We also retrieved a sworn written statement from Operator1 reference the incident. The vessel was retrieved by Sea Tow and damages are expected to cost well over $2000.00. 
  
  **I do not deem the operator to be at fault due to inclement weather conditions**
  