RedactedNarrative: On February 17th, 2019, I, Officer of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), was on duty and in uniform conducting land patrol in Monroe County, State of Florida. At approximately 1225hrs, I was dispatched to Kiki’s Bar and Grill, on Little Torch Key for a report of a boating accident.
  Upon arrival, I discovered that Operator vessel had sank stranding four occupants in the water. The subjects were rescued by a good samaritan in a passing vessel. 
  
  Operator stated that he and three went fishing ocean side of Little Palm Island approximately two miles offshore. Operator stated that they anchored and began fishing but soon noticed a little bit of water in the rear of the vessel. Operator stated that he checked his switches to ensure that the bilge pump was working correctly. 
  
  Operator stated that during his check of the bilge a wave crashed over the stern of the vessel causing the stern to sink lower into the water. In an attempt to save his vessel, Operator yelled to the vessel occupants to pull the anchor. Operator stated that before the anchor could be pulled, the vessel’s stern dipped below the waves. Operator stated that the vessel then rolled and sank
  