RedactedNarrative: WDNR notified by the Door County Sheriff Dept of a boat that was sinking on the waters of Green Bay in Juddville bay. As Conservation Warden was responding he was advised that the boat and sole occupant were now on shore just north of Juddville Road.
  
  Upon arriving at the location, Conservation Warden met with the Operator of the boat. Operator stated that while operating the boat back to Egg Harbor the boat lost power and he was unsure why. Operator stated that he attempted to anchor the boat and change batteries in an attempt to get the boat restarted. Due to strong winds and wave conditions the anchor would not hold the boat in position, the boat began to move towards shore where the boat began to strike bottom and fill with water as waves continued to go over the gunwale and bow of the boat. Eventually the boat was pushed up onto shore where Operator was able to exit the boat. 
  
  As the Conservation Warden and members of the Door County Sheriff Dept and Gibraltar Fire Dept began to secure the boat, the Operator’s personal flotation device was located and the emergency engine shut off cord was observed being attached to the personal flotation device.
  
  At this time, the Operator stated that he never wears the emergency shut off cord but wore it this night due to the severe weather conditions. Operator further stated that he remembered coming off of a wave and the engine stopped running and hearing a tone indicating that the engine had stopped running. Operator stated that after several failed attempts to restart the boat, he deployed the anchor and attempted to change batteries to get the boat restarted but never checked the emergency shut off cord/switch as he never uses it.
  
  The Vessel was secured to several trees along the shoreline and personal items were removed from the boat. Owner/Operator contacted salvage company to remove the boat the next morning after weather conditions made it safe to remove the boat.
  
  The Operator later sent an email to the Conservation Warden and stated: I would like to say thank you again for your assistance with a difficult situation. In a turbulent period in ALL our lives with regards to covid, law enforcement, etc. You brought perspective and a calming influence to an unfortunate situation.  After limited sleep and many hours of replaying the events in my mind I feel that the best way for me to move forward, and at the same time repay you for going above and beyond, is to help to educate others based on this experience.  Early today during our phone conversation that you spoke to someone in the department regarding the details around this event.  If you could provide me the info on whom I should contact I would greatly appreciate it. If sharing my experiences good or bad can help educate just 1 person to be better prepared than I am willing to put myself out there.
  
  WDNR staff will be working with the Owner/Operator to create a public service message about the importance of life jackets and understanding and wearing the kill switch