RedactedNarrative: Vessel – 18’ Livingston POGPR Open Motorboat w/1 Johnson Gasoline Outboard Engine – 225 HP
  
  
  On 10/31/2019, at about 03:50 p.m., this vessel was cruising at the mouth of the Palix River located near Bay Center, WA in Pacific county.
  
  According to Law Enforcement, this vessel, while cruising at the above location, began taking on water from the outboard motor mounts.  The bilge pump failed and the vessel became swamped.
  
  The vessel capsized near the shore and the operator was thrown into the water.  He was able to get to shore without injury. 
  
  0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
  No Apparent Alcohol Involvement 
  Vessel Damage Estimated at $2,000
  The Operator was Not Wearing a PFD
  Operator Did Not Have a Mandatory Boater Education Card