RedactedNarrative: While attempting to tow a vessel that was beached the towing vessel took a wave over the starboard aft stern and capsized.
  
  On June 2nd at approximately 6:22 pm a Boat US towboat was attempting to recover a beached 44' yacht from the beach at Fort Clinch state park. The operator of the recovery vessel attached a line to the stern of the 44' yacht and attempted to pull the 44' yacht off  the beach. 
  
  During the operation the recovery vessel took a wave across the starboard aft stern and caused the vessel that was under tension to capsize due to the water coming aboard and the wave action. The operator of the recovery vessel who was wearing his life jacket at the time was uninjured and was able to get on overturned hull of the recovery vessel and then swim to shore. 
  
  Bystanders on the beach notified the Coast Guard who in turn notified the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission dispatch. Nassau County Sheriffs office responded to the accident and took information to relay to FWC. I was dispatched to the call on June 3rd at 6:00 am and arrived on scene at 8:03 and began my investigation and report. Due to the risky nature of vessel recovery operations and the experience of the tow boat operator (17 years) no charges will be forthcoming.
  