RedactedNarrative: The purpose of this boat accident report is to document, on July 3, 2020 at approximately 9:24 PM, operator and occupant were fishing on lake of Egypt near Spanish Point when their boat (IL 5491 KY) began taking on water and sinking. Operator and Occupant attempted to remove water from the boat but were unable to do so fast enough. 
  
  Therefore, Operator kept the boat close to shore and was able to make it to a near by dock before the boat capsized. CPO and CPO responded to the incident and insured no injuries occurred. Neither Operator or Occupant were injured. Lake of Egypt Lake Patrol assisted with affixing the watercraft to the nearby dock. 
  
  The dock was private, however Lake Patrol stated they would contact the owners and inform them of the circumstances. Operator and Occupant were transported back to the boat ramp by Lake Patrol and released. Operator stated he wanted to make his own arrangements for the removal of his watercraft. The accident was caused by a crack in the hull of the watercraft. Operator stated the boat was recently purchased and he was unaware of any hull damage. The damage done to the boat is estimated over $4,000. 
  
  END REPORT.
  