RedactedNarrative: Vessel - 2006, 12’ HM Aluminum Open Motorboat w/1 Evinrude Outboard Engine – 7.5 HP
  
  On 07/30/2020, at about 03:20 p.m., this vessel was drifting in Padilla Bay about 100-200 yards off the NE end of Marchs Point Road, located near Anacortes, WA in Skagit county.
  
  According to Law Enforcement, this vessel was crabbing at the above location.  As Victim moved to the side of the vessel, a wave from a passing vessel hit their vessel causing it to flip over.  Operator was able to right the vessel and get back in.  Victim was not.  Both were wearing PFDs.
  
  Victim clung to the side of the vessel until Swinomish Fish & Wildlife reached them.  Both were rescued without incident.  Victim said he was concerned about flipping the vessel again if he tried to get back in it.  Both Victim and Operator were transported to Island Hospital in Anacortes.  Victim was admitted overnight for hypothermia.
  
  The vessel was found beached just West of where they were rescued.  No apparent damage to the vessel.  The 6-gallon gas can was pulled off the vessel to avoid any spilling into the bay.  There was no gas sheen visible on the water.  A type IV throwable USCG approved device was still in the boat when located on the shore.
  
  1 Injury / 0 Fatalities
  No Apparent Alcohol/Drug Involvement 
  No Vessel Damage Reported
  Vessel Operator Was Wearing a PFD
  Vessel Operator Does Not Have a Mandatory Boater Education Card
  