On 09/04/2023 I was dispatched to a non-injury accident involving a vessel at the mouth of Fishing Creek. KSP Post 11 notified me that Marine Assist of Somerset called, stating that a boat was sinking and approximately six people were on board. Marine Assist also stated that everyone was safe and he was towing the boat back to Fishing Creek recreational area. Upon my arrival, I observed Lieutenant 2 with 7 people on board his vessel and Marine Assist towing the pontoon with 2 subjects on board. The owner/operator of the 1986 Riviera Pontoon, Operator, stated that a large vessel had passed them on their starboard side, causing a large wake to strike the side of their boat, almost tipping it on its side. Operator stated that once he corrected the boat and came around the corner of the point, he struck the vessel's wake again, causing his vessel to submerge completely. The vessel eventually resubmerged in its upright position with everyone on board. The vessel sustained minor damage to the front starboard seat and armrest. The vessel motor was completely submerged while running and shut off. Operator stated the motor would not turn over when trying to restart and appeared to be vapor locked. The occupants did not report any injuries and stated that all occupants were wearing life jackets at the time.                          Additional Occupants: Passenger 8, Passenger 7, Passenger 6, Passenger 4, Passenger 3, Passenger 2.

-OFFICER 1
LAKE CUMBERLAND FISHING CREEK
SOMERSET                      