RedactedNarrative: On Saturday, April 10, 2021, at approximately 1449 hrs., a report of a capsized vessel with 02 people in the water in Boca Grande Pass off of the Boca Grande Lighthouse was received. Lee County Sheriffs Office Marine Unit responded. Upon arrival on scene, Deputies observed a capsized white hulled boat with two males in red shirts sitting on the hull. The sea conditions were 2-3 foot waves, with SSW winds at approximately 15-20 mph, weather was cloudy with good visibility. Deputies approached the capsized vessel and passed a rescue line over to the occupants. Deputies retrieved one of the males and Boca Grande Fire Department retrieved the owner/operator of the vessel. All persons were accounted for.
  The vessel was a white, 22 foot Offshore, Center Console bearing Florida registration FL0109JB with a Honda 130 horsepower outboard engine. The occupants reported that they were anchored and fishing in Boca Grande Pass. When they were finished fishing, they attempted to pull the anchor up, but got the line tangled around the propeller. While attempting to free the anchor line, the vessel spun around putting the stern to the seas. The 2-3 foot waves came over the stern and swamped the boat quickly and caused the vessel to capsize. Both occupants entered the water. Both occupants then climbed up onto the hull of the vessel and waited for help to arrive. The owner/operator stated all of the safety equipment was on the vessel, but the water came in too fast and the vessel capsized before they could grab the PFDs. The vessel was apparently still anchored as the vessel stayed stationary during the rescue evolution.
  Both occupants were transported to Boca Grande with no reported injuries. The vessel remained on scene and the owner was attempting to work out how to retrieve the vessel.
  The US Coast Guard was notified of the vessel location and description so a Notice to Mariners could be put out.
  