RedactedNarrative: Vessel – 1985, 18’ Weldcraft Aluminum Open Motorboat w/1 Outboard Gasoline Engine – 150 HP
  
  On 08/10/2018, at about 11:15 a.m. this vessel was cruising on the Columbia River, near Crow Butte State Park located near Patterson, WA in Benton county. 
  
  According to Law Enforcement, Operator1 had gone fishing at this location.  There was a total of eight people on board the vessel.  Operator1 said that they were trolling towards the marina and the water was beginning to get choppy.  Six of the eight people were on the bow of the boat.  The waves went over the bow of the boat and the boat began to take on water faster than the bilge pumps could get rid of it.    
  
  Operator1 said that five of the eight people aboard were wearing PFDs.  All aboard swam about 100 yards to shore.  Everyone made it to shore without injury.  The boat sunk and will need to be recovered.         
  
  0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
  No Apparent Alcohol/Drug Involvement 
  Vessel Damage Estimated at $6,000
  The Operator was not Wearing a PFD
  The Operator has a mandatory Boater Education Card
  