On 7/25/23 at approximately 1040 hours, a vessel was traveling north on the Suwannee River when it began to take on water in the engine compartment. The operator of the vessel was able to throw the anchor to stop the vessel from drifting. The vessel started to capsize and the operator then swam to shore near the Hart Springs Boat Ramp. The operator sustained no injuries during the accident. Sea-Tow arrived on scene a couple hours later and was able to retrieve the vessel. 

OP1 sustained no injuries during the accident and stayed on scene with the vessel until Sea-Tow arrived. Sea-Tow arrived on scene a couple hours later and was able to retrieve the vessel. The vessel was placed on the trailer and released to OP1. I spoke with OP1 on 8/18/2023 and he stated that the mechanic he took the vessel to informed him a water hose inside of the engine compartment had failed causing flooding in the vessel which led to it capsizing.  No further action required, end of report.
Suwannee River
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