RedactedNarrative: Vessel one was fishing, in Escambia Bay just north of Archie Glover boat ramp, when a rope was caught in the propeller, stalling the engine. A thunderstorm approached and the vessel was swamped, causing it to sink. The operator swam to shore without further incident. There were not any injuries reported nor any witnesses of the accident. The damage of the vessel was estimated at $3,000. The reporting of the accident was delayed. 
  
  Operator reported on 04/24/2017, he was in the vessel crabbing, in Escambia Bay just north of Archie Glover boat ramp, when some severe weather approached. A rope got caught in the propeller, causing the engine to stall. According to Operator, the seas were 2 - 3 foot and his boat was swamped, causing it to sink. 
  
  Operator stated once the vessel sank, he swam to the island just north of Archie Glover boat ramp and called his father to come and pick him up. When asked, Operator stated he did not have any intentions of recovering the vessel because he thought it sank to the bottom of the bay. When questioned about failure to report a boating accident, he stated he was not aware the incident should of been reported. 
  
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