RedactedNarrative: On July 26, 2015 around 1:00 P.M. Operator was operating a 2012 Sea Doo GTXs Bombardier on the southern portion of Lake Tillery.  The personal watercraft is the property of Operator Father-in-Law.  Operator and his family were at the property of (the father-in-law).  The vessel began having problems a week earlier.  Operator intentions were to operate the vessel from the above location to the Lillies Bridge access to be taken out of the water to be serviced.  Operator stated the vessel could only reach a speed of 4 mph.  Half way across the lake the vessel began smoking.  An unknown mechanical issue occurred which caused water to enter into the engine compartment.  Within a minute the vessel began to sink.  The vessel ended up floating with just the front end out of the water.  A passerby towed the vessel back to the pier where Operator was able to put it back on the lift.   
  
  All safety equipment was present and accounted for.  Alcohol was not a factor in this matter.  No charges where filed.  It is unknown as to why the vessel sank.
   