Eleven people were plucked from Lake Conroe, TX as
their boat was sinking because, apparently, no one inserted the drain
plug before launching the craft, according to the Montgomery County Police Reporter.
The Pct. 1 Constable's Office Lake Patrol responded to a call from the sinking boat near the lake's east shore about 4:30 p.m. June 28.
Lake Patrol personnel advised the operator of the 21-foot boat to follow the patrol boat to the nearest marina because the sinking craft would stop taking on water if it stayed in motion, the Police Reporter said.
Both boats were on their way to the marina when another vessel pulled up and told the pleasure boaters to stop, which they did, causing the boat to sink to the windshield and the passengers to end up in the water, the Police Reporter said.
Some of the 11 boaters were not wearing life vests, but no injuries were reported after the group was checked by emergency medical workers from the North Montgomery County Fire Department.
According to the Police Reporter, a crew from Towboats USA raised the rear of the submerged vessel with a crane and the front with airbags, making it possible to drain water out of it.
The Pct. 1 Constable's Office Lake Patrol responded to a call from the sinking boat near the lake's east shore about 4:30 p.m. June 28.
Lake Patrol personnel advised the operator of the 21-foot boat to follow the patrol boat to the nearest marina because the sinking craft would stop taking on water if it stayed in motion, the Police Reporter said.
Both boats were on their way to the marina when another vessel pulled up and told the pleasure boaters to stop, which they did, causing the boat to sink to the windshield and the passengers to end up in the water, the Police Reporter said.
Some of the 11 boaters were not wearing life vests, but no injuries were reported after the group was checked by emergency medical workers from the North Montgomery County Fire Department.
According to the Police Reporter, a crew from Towboats USA raised the rear of the submerged vessel with a crane and the front with airbags, making it possible to drain water out of it.
Don't forget to plug before you play!
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