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  Vessel A was swamped by sudden high winds and sank. Three people were rescued, none injured.
  
  NARRATIVE
  
  On Sunday, June 20, 2021, I, Marine Enforcement Officer, was patrolling Bluewater Lake in Cibola County, New Mexico. Weather was fair. At approximately 12:45 p.m. the wind suddenly strengthened to 15–25 m.p.h. with gusts of about 35 m.p.h. I heard the sound of people screaming for help. I turned around and saw three people floating in the center of the lake. I immediately responded and loaded them and their dog onto my boat. After verifying that everyone is safe and accounted for, I interviewed the operator of Vessel A.
  
  Vessel A Operator told me that he was piloting his boat (aluminum fishing boat with small outboard motor) back to shore. He oversteered slightly and waves swamped the boat. The boat then sank. Everyone held onto a life jacket for flotation until rescue arrived. The vessel sank and is presumed to be a total loss. Vessel A Operator stated that he had purchased the vessel two weeks ago. It is not insured. I had performed a vessel safety check on this boat one day prior (06/19/21); all required safety equipment was present. I transported all parties safely to shore. There were no injuries. End of report.