RedactedNarrative: On 8/13/2017, at approximately 10:30 AM, I, Officer, of The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), was contacted by Lt. FWC, with regards to a vessel that had capsized and became beached 2 miles to the North of Playlinda Beach, Brevard County. The vessel was affected by breaking waves in the surf area, and improper anchoring, which resulted in the vessel becoming beached. 
  the owner and operator of the vessel and a passenger were aboard the vessel prior to the incident. At this time I asked Operator to explain to me what happened leading up to the incident. He advised that Passenger and him self had launched from Jetty Park Boat Ramp and headed North along the shore line to an area that was 2 miles North of Beach access 13 at Playlinda Beach. At this time they anchored a few hundred yards off shore. 
  
  Shortly after setting anchor Passenger went in the water with her float, at this time Operator indicated that the anchor was having issues holding, and he was trying to re set the anchor. Operator advised that the vessel began taking on water due to the rough conditions near the beach, at this time the self bailing system on the vessel kicked in, however it could not keep up with the amount of water that had already came into the vessel. As this was happening the vessel was getting closer and closer to the beach, Operator advised that he attempted to turn the boat back on but it wouldn’t start. At this time the vessel became beached. While this was occurring Passenger was able to swim ashore with her float. 
  I asked Operator and Passenger if they would provide me with sworn written statements explaining the incident, and they did. The subjects arranged for Tow Boat U.S. to come and remove the vessel from it's location on shore.
  