RedactedNarrative: On June 24, 2017; I, OFC of Maryland Natural Resources Police, was dispatched to a vessel taking on water in Mattawoman Creek. Dispatch advised that Charles County Fire Department Units were responding to the mouth of Mattawoman Creek for a bass boat taking on water with two (2) subjects on board. 
  
  I responded to Smallwood State Park and made contact with the Fire Department personnel, who had made contact with the vessel and both operators. One operator had already been transported to Smallwood State Park to be evaluated by EMS. The second operator was still located on the fire boat near the vessel. Both operators were wearing life jackets at the vessel began taking on water. The vessel was displaying State of Virginia registration 9372 AX. A computer check revealed that the vessel is a 2001 20 foot Champion bass boat, owned by operator. 
  
  When speaking to Operator, he advised that while fishing, the vessel was drifting and suddenly became stuck on debris and/or rocks causing the vessel to be wedged. Operator stated, that they attempted to back the vessel off of the debris/rocks, which was unsuccessful.  Operator then exited the vessel and attempted to physically push the vessel off of the debris/rocks. During this time, due to the strong winds and rough waters, the waves began to crash over the rear of the vessel causing the vessel to become partially submerged and the engine to cut off. 
  
   When I spoke with occupant, he confirmed Operators story. While they were fishing, the boat was drifting and became stuck on debris/rocks and they were unable to move the vessel. He advised, they were in approximately 2-3 feet of water at the time of the incident.
  
  The weather conditions on June 24, 2017; according to United States Coast Guard St. Inigoes station (USCG) advised there to be a small craft advisory in effect, strong winds with approximately 20kt winds, and 1-2 foot waves.  
  
  Both refused medical care and stated they were not injured during the accident. Operator made contact with commercial tow assistance to have the vessel removed. 
  
  All events occurred in Charles County, Maryland.