RedactedNarrative: Operator # 1 stated to the effect of: I was going through the Canal, I gave it power to try and get the bow up but it was too late. The boat was starting to take on water due to the waves crashing over the front.  I grabbed my book of documents and my dog and got off the boat.
  
  Investigation at the scene revealed: Vessel # 1 was heading north in the Point Pleasant Canal in the area of the Loveland Bridge. Due to the excessive and unequally distributed weight (Overloading) along with rough water conditions, and strong current, Vessel # 1, which was occupied by eleven people and a dog became swamped. It then capsized, putting all occupants into the water in distress. Upon our arrival, TowBoatUS was on scene removing occupants from the water. All eleven occupants and the dog were retrieved out of the water and secured into two State Police Vessels. Each of the occupants were accounted for and transported back to the Point Pleasant Station to be evaluated by EMS. Point Pleasant EMS responded to the station to treat the occupants. All refused medical attention and did not suffer any injuries. TowBoatUS took possession and salvaged the vessel. The vessel sustained significant water damage to the engine and electrical components.