RedactedNarrative: On July 27, 2017, I talked with Operator via telephone regarding a boating incident that occurred on Saturday July 22, 2017 at approximately 1700 in Wassaw Sound just north of Wassaw Island close to the concrete debris on the beach.  Operator stated he was fishing and navigated his vessel into an area close to the beach and the waves suddenly became very rough.  Operator stated his vessel and engine became swamped and the engine shut off.  Operator stated the water depth was about four feet.  Operator stated his three children were on board with him and that a good samaritan assisted him and called 911.  Operator stated Chatham County Marine Patrol arrived on scene and assisted them.  Operator advised no one was injured, although his boat suffered approximately $5,000 in damage.  Operator advised he attempted to salvage the vessel the following Sunday but the weather was too rough and he had to go back to the dock.  Operator is planning another salvage attempt on Sunday July 30th.  Operator has also talked with Coastal Resources Division regarding the incident.  
  
  Later in the day, Sgt. contacted me and advised me that boat Captian recovered vessel.  I called operator and let him know then texted him Capt. contact information.