RedactedNarrative: On 8/25/2018 at approximately 1735 hours I responded to the area of the Pleasant Harbor North 4 Lane Boat Ramp for a report of a sunken boat. Upon arriving Deputy and I were unable to locate the complainant who called in the sunken boat or the people who were aboard the watercraft. 
  
  Deputy and I circulated the area North of the 4 Lane and located a white and red watercraft in the area of Honeymoon Cove tied to a large rock on shore half submerged. The watercraft was emptied out with no occupants.
  
  The owner and operator of the watercraft was located at The Discovery Center on the West side of Lake Pleasant Regional Park. The owner and operator identified himself. Operator was all Spanish speaking and had his sister there who was able to interpret for me. I asked Operator what happened and he said he was on the lake for approximately 3 hours when he noticed there started to be water in the engine compartment. Operator made the decision to beach the watercraft in the area of Honeymoon cove and wait for someone to come assist him. Once the watercraft was tied off it took on more water and sank while tied to a rock.
  
  I asked Operator if there was anyone else on board and he said there was, his cousin. Operator stated no one was injured and this is only the second time he had the boat on the water as he has only owned it 8 days. Operator said he has never owned a boat before this one and did not have much experience.
  
  The watercraft was leaking gas and I contacted the National Response Center to report the spill. Their report number is 1222723. On 8/26/2018 the Watercraft was removed from the lake. It was determined the hull had separated which caused the water to enter ultimately causing it to sink.
  
  My MCSO body camera was activated for the contact with Operator.
  
  Nothing further.
  