RedactedNarrative: On March 11 2022, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, received an investigation assignment of a sunken vessel off the coast of Hillsboro Inlet.  There were 4 people rescued from the sunken vessel in the waters east of the Lake Worth coast. The sunken vessel was a 1988 20 foot Bayliner and all occupants were accounted for and no injuries reported.  Four people were on board prior to the sinking of the vessel.
  	OP1 stated that the vessel left out of Mizell Johnson State Park Boat Ramp where they began traveling north offshore.  The boat subsequently lost engine power and due to the loss of engine power, they were unable to control the orientation of the vessel.  Because they couldn't steer the vessel, they began taking waves over the gunnel of the vessel.  The waters were rough on this day, so they soon began taking water and eventually, the vessel sunk and the passengers had to abandon the vessel.  
  	OP1 stated that they did not use the radio to call for help as it did not work, so they called for help with a cell phone.  The passengers continued to drift north and were rescued by Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue East of the Lake worth Water Tower at approximately 3:28 pm. The vessel was never recovered from the ocean. Our investigation was conducted after the event took place and all information is based on statements from the vessel operator/owner.
  