A vessel was anchored near Cockenoe Island carrying five occupants fishing. The weather began to worsen so the Operator attempted to haul the anchor when a wave came over the transom and immediately began to sink by pushing the bow of the vessel straight into the air. 

All occupants fell overboard without wearing PFDs. Three of the occupants were rescued by good samaritans and transported to hospital and treated for hypothermia. The two other bodies were recovered from the water. Cause of death was drowning.
Long Island Sound
Westport                      