RedactedNarrative: Vessel - 13' Pacific Mariner Open Motorboat w/9.9 hp Outboard Engine 
  
  On 08/15/2015, at about 11:30 a.m., this vessel was anchored on the Columbia River near Longview, WA in Cowlitz county. 
  
  According to the Operator he and subjectwere in the Vic of green channel marker 85, fishing in 60 feet of water, anchored near the rock face cliff. They decided to weigh anchor to head back in when they discovered the anchor was stuck. After several unsuccessful attempts to pull it free by hand, operator stated he thought he could use the motor thrust to dislodge the anchor as he motored forward. 
  
  Operator reported that the strong current on the anchor line combined with engine thrust caused the bow to dip forward and they took on water very fast. According to operator, the boat went down very fast - in 5-10 seconds. Another vessel in the area observed their sinking and immediately came to their aid. 
  
  Both  and their K9 were taken aboard by sport fisherman who called 911. 
  
  0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities 
  There was no apparent alcohol involvement 
  The vessel was reported as a Total Loss w/value of $3,000 
  Both the Operator and Occupant were wearing PFDs 
  The Operator did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card.
   