RedactedNarrative: On July 7, 2021, at approximately 2030hrs a white 20’ 1996 Bayliner HIN# BYQD38FFD696, registered to OP1 was anchored at the Destin Bridge N 30 23.68 W86 31.04 when it took on water.  The vessel sank and the occupants jumped out on the Destin Bridge. The occupants were removed from the water by US Coast Guard and evaluated by Fire and Rescue.  The vessel was not a navigation hazard and was left at its current location, partially submerged, to be removed the next day.  
  I made contact with all occupants and the Operator OP1.  According to OP1, he anchored his vessel facing north and began fishing near the Destin Bridge.  OP1 stated the vessel began to take on water through the two back drain ports.  He ordered the occupants to go to the back of the vessel to pull the gear to move.  OP1 then stated he put the vessel in gear in attempts to move it when water began to fill the boat. OP1 and the occupants jumped out of the vessel and climbed on to the bridge columns.  The occupants were removed from the water by US Coast Guard and evaluated by Fire and Rescue.
  	OP1 estimated the vessel at 10,000.00 dollars.  A photo of the vessel capsized is attach to this report.  OP1 was able to take a video of the vessel sinking once he was on the bridge column and is available upon request. 
  	Watching the video and taking in accounts of the witness statements, I determined the cause of the accident was due to the vessels equipment not keeping up with the amount of water coming into the vessel and due to the tidal currents overwhelming the vessels’ ability to dewater. With all the occupants of the vessel moving to one side the water came over the stern of the vessel and it began to sink.
  