Operator of Unit 1 stated that Unit 1 ran out of fuel around 6pm on 4/30/23 near Timberlake Marina.  After running out of fuel the operator stated that he anchored his vessel about 50-75 yards away from the island (off of Lake Vista Dr).  

Operator of Unit 1 stated that the vessel started taking on water, the bilge pump was in auto, and was unable to keep up with the amount of water the boat was taking on.  

Operator of Unit 1 stated that the boat started to sink after what he believed to be was an hour after running out of fuel.  Once Unit 1 started to sink, waves started crashing into the vessel.  

Operator of Unit 1 stated that he then cut the anchor, let the boat drift as close to the island as possible, and then jumped in to drag the vessel to land.  DNR was notified of the incident by dispatch after a caller advised of what appeared to be 2 boaters in distress about 400 yards from her residence on Lake Murray.
Lake Murray