RedactedNarrative: On June 6,2018, I Game Warden along with Sgt. responded to a sunken vessel call near Russell Bridge. Upon arrival, the vessel was located in a cove near the shore, with the bow sticking out of the water. Contact was made with the vessel owner via cell phone. 
  
  Owner told me that he and Occupant were driving around when he lost steering control of the vessel. Shortly after, the vessel began to take on water. Occupant went to the stern of the vessel to check on the bilge pump. It was determined that the bilge pump was not working properly. Occupant then jumped out of the vessel to lessen the weight inside the vessel. The boat continued to sink from stern to bow. 
  
  Based on my training, knowledge, and experience, I believe the vessel lost buoyancy due to mechanical failure.
  