RedactedNarrative: On Saturday, November 14, 2015, Cpl explained that a vessel had been submerged and the 4 occupants were in the water.  
  
  the owner and operator at the time of the incident told us that waves were crashing over the bow of the boat and then settled in the stern. He further explained that the bilge could not keep up with the amount of water coming into the boat causing the boat to swamp. He instructed everyone to put on their PFDs.
  
  The weather report for the Potomac River was strong winds, 20-25k with waves of 2' - 5'
  
  All 4 occupants were picked up by a nearby charter boat and taken to Tall Timbers Marina.
  
  EMS transported all 4 victims to St Mary's Hospital and treated for hypothermia and one with a minor head contusion. All 4 victims were examined by a medical doctor and released without further incident.
  
  The boat was not completely submerged and continued to float in the surrounding waters making it a navigational hazard. .
  
  All events occurred in St. Mary's county on the Potomac River. 
  
  This case is closed. .