Despite an incoming storm, O1 and friend, left shore at approximately 8:50pm  to go fishing. O1 had just bought the boat about two weeks prior and this was the first trip with the boat. Vessel left shore at approximately 8:50pm and headed east towards dam. Once reaching dam area, vessel turned south to travel along dam. Due to large incoming storm, wind increased to 35-50 mph. Water got very choppy with waves 2'-5'. According to O1, approximatley 20-30 minutes into trip motor stalled and wouldn't start. Boat took a large wave over bow and immediately began sinking. Both subject attempted to gain access to PFDs stored in front compartment, but were only able to grab one before boat was under water. O1 was able to hold on to a cooler and occupant put on the only PFD retrieved from boat. Boat sank. Both individuals floated in a northwestern line from where boat sunk. Because of intense lightening, they were able to spot a line of trees in the water and maneuvered to them. O1 let go of cooler in order to hang onto tree. After storm passed, O1 stated water calmed with little to no waves. They began yelling and whistling trying to gain attention of a vehicle they spotted onshore. They were able to get attention of bystanders, who were both on the shoreline. One of the bystanders contacted 911 at 11:39pm to report the incident. San Angelo Fire Dispatch notified  County Sheriff's Office who then notified Texas Game Warden. Warden retrieved his patrol boat from boat barn and responded to Twin Buttes. In the meantime, O1 obtained the PFD and swam to shore to try to get help. Warden arrived on scene with boat and was able to locate him holding onto a small group of trees in the water. He was brought on board Warden's patrol vessel and returned to the shore at approximately 12:30am . Both had minor scrapes and bruises but neither wanted medical attention.
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