RedactedNarrative: Operator1 stated that he and passengers left Rogers Park boat ramp (Hernando County Boat ramp on Weeki Wachee River) at approximately 0330 hrs the morning of 12/22/2015 to duck hunt in the Chassahowitzka area. Operator1 went onto say that during the vessel trip north to the Chassahowitzka area that he noticed his vessel was taking on water. Operator1 then said he stopped his vessel to check for the plug in his vessel, Operator1 stated the plug was in. After several minutes of trying to find the area of the leak Operator1 stated the vessel was totally submerged with water and all subjects exited the vessel before it sunk and over turned. Operator1 and passengers then climbed on top of the overturned vessel and called 911 for help and waited for responding units. 
  
  During the interview of the subjects I had all subjects list the items that was lost during the vessel sinking. Operator1 listed his Mako vessel, 115 hp Yamaha motor, marine radio, GPS, and 12 ga shotgun. Occupant1 listed a Remington 1100 12 gauge shotgun. Occupant2 listed a Remington 1100 shotgun. Occupant3 listed a Stoger M3500 12 gauge shotgun. Subject was able to recover his shotgun and equipment later that day. 
  
  After all interviews and reports were taken the subjects were released from the area without further incident. Operator1 stated before he left that he would make plans to have the vessel removed from the water.
  
  December 29,2015 at 1500 hrs I made contact with Operator1 regarding his vessel accident, Operator1 stated that he had the submerged vessel removed from the water and taken to a marina in Tampa, FL for inspection. Operator1 went on to say that all hunting equipment was recovered from the water except for four shotguns (items listed in the property). Operator1 stated that he had his insurance agency inspect the vessel and found that a crack from the rear of the vessel to the bow of the vessel was the cause of the vessel sinking, this supports the findings that I found at the time I examined the vessel (picture attached).