RedactedNarrative: Vessel – 12’ Aluminum Open Motorboat w/1 Honda Outboard Engine – 9.9 HP – No Additional Vessel Information Provided
  
  On 07/12/2020, at about 03:40 p.m., this vessel was drifting on Lake Whatcom in the Upper Basin about 200 yards from Delesta Drive, located near Bellingham WA, in Whatcom county.
  
  According to Law Enforcement, Operator reported that he and his brother were fishing at the above location when another vessel passed by them very closely.  The wake from this other vessel caused Operator’s vessel to capsize and sink.  
  
  Both had to swim to shore.  Neither man got a good look at the vessel that created the wake.
                                                                                                                 
  0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
  No Apparent Alcohol Involvement
  Vessel Reported as a Total Loss - Value Estimated at $500
  The Operator was Wearing a PFD
  Operator Did Not Have a Mandatory Boater Education Card
  