RedactedNarrative: On 06/25/14 at about 4:16 PM a 17 foot Chris Craft boat, (AL 5774 PL) occupied  by 5 subjects was fishing below the Seldon Dam on Lake Demopolis, when the vessel drifted into one of the open gates. The vessel was capsized and all 5 subjects were thrown into the water. Two of the subjects were able to put on a wearable personal flotation device before entering the water. All 5 were picked up by a Corp of Engineers maintenance (R&D) work boat, who was in the area. All 5 subjects were transported to the Greene  County Emergency Room where they were examined and released. The operator of the vessel stated that they were fishing with a cast net below the Seldon Dam, with the engine off, when the boat started drifting towards one of the gates. Operator stated that he attempted to start the engine and move away, but the engine failed to start. He stated that when they realized that they were going into the gate, they placed a "life jacket" on the 4 year old female, and on the other female, 27 year old. Operator stated that he and the other passengers were thrown into the water and that they were picked up by a Corp of Engineers work boat, that was nearby and transported to the "bank" (shoreline). Operator stated that they were all transported to the Greene Co. Emergency Room, where they were examined and released. Operator stated that he was operating the vessel, because the owner did not have a vessel license. All of the statements collected, confirmed Operator's account of the incident. The capsized vessel (AL 5774 PL), was located about one mile South of the Seldon Dam, drifting and still upside down. Marine Police Officer located and towed the vessel back to the area of the Lock 7 boat launch and secured it to a tree. The owner was advised that he could recover it at his convenience. It was noted that the passengers of the vessel, with the exception of the operator (Operator), were not fluent in english and communications were difficult. The vessel was recovered by the owner on 06/28/14.