RedactedNarrative: On 7/4/2022 the boat owner and operator, took his boat out on the Ohio River to watch fireworks at approximately 2030 hrs. They were floating on tubes and upon their return to the boat, noticed water on the floor of the boat. Operator realized the boat was taking on water. He attempted to call for a tow at approximately 2310 hours. They paddled the boat closer to Paden Island on the Ohio River. They swam safely on the island. The boat sank with only the bow of the boat sticking straight up out of the water. He called 911 and all occupants were safely evacuated from the island.