On March 20, 2023, at approximately 2030 hours, two people departed 17th Ave boat ramp in Pensacola to go floundering in a 14-foot Randall craft. On or around 0037 hours, March 21,2023 while returning to port the vessel reportedly was struck by a wave and took on water. 

The vessel sank from the stern causing the occupants to abandon the vessel. Subject1 was able to put on a PFD and make it to shore at the Naval Air Station Pensacola. The other’s body was discovered four days later near the search area. See ISR108263 for complete investigative report.  One person drowned and the other was treated for Hypothermia and water in his lungs.

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