RedactedNarrative: Operator #1 stated in effect: The boat was stationary. We were swimming in the middle of the lake and went to get a towel from the storage area. There was water in the storage area and when I opened up the engine compartment, there was water in there as well. The boat began sinking.
  
  Investigation at the scene revealed: Vessel #1 (Vl) was located in Henderson Bay facing northbound towards the Lola's Waterfront Tex-Mex restaurant. The port side bilge pump suffered a mechanical failure and Vl began taking on water. 
  
  Vl failed to start as well. When Troopers arrived on scene, the occupants, wearing PFD's, were removed from Vl onto the Troop vessels. Vl was towed by Troop Vessel northbound to Lola's Waterfront where it was secured at the docking area. Operator #1 was transported to Lee's County Park Marina to obtain his motor vehicle and trailer. Operator #1 removed Vl from Lola's Waterfront.
  
  No injuries were reported as a result of the incident.
  