RedactedNarrative: Vessel claimed to have been struck by another vessel and sunk due to weather and equipment failure
  
  On August 24, 2018, an officer responded on a marked patrol vessel to a 27' Thompson vessel bearing a Florida registration, which sunk in the anchorage outside of Pelican Harbor Marina. I responded on a marked patrol vehicle to meet with the owner. He stated the vessel was struck by another vessel causing it to sink four days prior to being reported. He also stated he did not report it earlier because a friend who was left responsible for the vessel to use as a charter was out of town. The owner was advised the vessel needed to be removed immediately. A statement and pictures were collected.
  
  On August 29, 2018, the owner sent pictures of the vessel recovered and removed from the water.