RedactedNarrative: Vessel 8’ – Manufacturer Unknown – Outboard Flat Bottom Jon Boat - HP 50lb Thrust – Aluminum Vessel – Propeller Propulsion
  Owner/Operator – Operator
  Occupants – Passenger
  Witness – None
  	      
  	
  
  On 11/24/2021, at about 09:30 a.m. at Chehalis Wildlife Refuge in Grays Harbor Country, nearest the town of Elma, WA, passenger adjusted their weight on the vessel during a hunting trip. The sudden weight adjustment tipped the vessel on its side, taking on water. Vessel flipped, both passenger and operator made it to shore safely with no injuries. Two shotguns, 12 and 20 gauge, sank. The boat was left at scene partially submerged. 
  
  Vessel was total loss.
  
  0 Injury / 0 Fatalities
  Alcohol Involvement – Unknown
  Vessel Damage Estimate $500
  Operator Was Wearing a PFD
  Operator Does Have a Mandatory Boater Education Card