A overloaded Canoe (unit #1) carrying four people began taking on water and eventually became submerged in the lake.  All four individuals were left in the cold water holding on to the side of the conoe until help arrived.  The water was rough and the winds were strong which contributed to the canoe becoming submerged.  The conoe was going from Greenpond Landing to an island towards the middle of the lake.  The canoe was rated for 3 individuals and was carrying 4 at the time of the accident.  

* a citation was issued for neg operation due to the fact that there was 4 people in a 3 person canoe*
Lake Hartwell