# ReleasableAccidents

BARDID: GA-2013-0084
Date: 2013-08-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:17:00
State: GA
NameOfBodyOfWater: OGEECHEE RIVER
NearestCityTown: RICHMOND HILL
County: BRYAN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
Based on the physical evidence at the scene and the statements, it is my opinion that: operator operated the vessel involved, while under the influence of alcohol and possibly other intoxicants, past pilings in the water and under the two bridges, a distance of over 300 feet, at a high rate of speed causing victim to impact with the metal bridge and causing her severe head trauma and death. Boating laws violated during this incident include operating in excess of idle speed within 100 feet of an object in the water,


BARDID: GA-2013-0085
Date: 2013-09-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:27:00
State: GA
NameOfBodyOfWater: SAPELO SOUND
NearestCityTown: SHELLMAN BLUFF
County: MCINTOSH
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unseen water hazard
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 0030 hours on 9/29/2013, I, Sgt. received a call from Georgia State Patrol stating that there had been a boat accident in Sapelo Sound.  The operator stated that a vessel with two occupants had struck a sand bar and one occupant was bleeding from a cut to the head.  The vessel was still stuck on the sand bar so I advised the operator that I would be on my way to the scene by vessel.  

I had only traveled a short distance from the dock when the GSP dispatcher called back to advise that the occupants had managed to get their boat off of the sand bar and were on the way to the Bellville boat ramp.  I advised the operator that I was returning to the dock and would respond to Bellville by truck.  When I arrived at the boat ramp I was advised by EMS that the injured party had been transported by ambulance to the hospital in Brunswick.  I then headed toward Brunswick.  On the way I called RFC who was on duty in Glynn Co..  Officer and responded to the hospital while I was en route.  

When I arrived at the hospital I encountered operator in the parking lot.  

boat contained all required safety equipment and all lights and equipment were functional.  We took photographs and concluded our investigation.


BARDID: GA-2013-0086
Date: 2013-08-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:15:00
State: GA
NameOfBodyOfWater: BEAR CREEK
NearestCityTown: PRESTON
County: WEBSTER
WaterConditions: Calm
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
AccidentCause2: Improper loading
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On August 07, 2013, at approximately 2002 hours, I, Corporal spoke with Captain in reference to a boating incident that had occurred on Bear Creek in Webster County. Cpt. informed me that Sergeant  was on scene of an incident that occurred on Bear Creek at the Georgia Highway 41 Bridge. Capt. said two people were fishing in a small Jon boat, the boat capsized and one person had drowned. Capt. was also on the phone with Sgt. , we decided since it was a late hour that we would begin the investigation the next day and for me to get with Ranger First Class . I then called Sgt. who was still on scene at that time. Sgt. said he had been notified by the Webster County Sheriff's Office of the incident at 1930 hours and he arrived on scene at 1940 hours. Sgt said Victim's body had been recovered by Deputies and EMS of Webster County. Sgt. said Deputy would have all the information on the persons involved in the incident.
   Sgt. said the boat involved is a 12 foot aluminum Jon boat with no motor. The hull identification number of the boat is FMC48219M79J. There was two personal flotation devices (PFD's), one paddle and fishing gear found at the scene.
   On August 08, 2013, I met with RFC at 1500 hours at Merrit's Pecan Store in Weston.  RFC and I began our investigation of this incident at the scene on Bear Creek located at the Hwy 41 Bridge. We surveyed the area and took pictures of the location. RFC and I then went to the Webster County Sheriff's Office where we met with Deputy and Webster County Fire/EMS Assistant Chief.  Chief gave us a written statement of the incident (included). Deputy gave us the victim's names and information. Deputy said he would do a report of the incident and email it to me when he was done (included). Deputy said that the victim was a 74 year old black male named Subject1 and the survivor was a 46 year old black male. Deputy said 911 received a call about the incident from Subject2 at 1912 hours and EMS arrived on scene at 1919 hours. 
  I then called Subject2 and asked if he was available for us to speak with him. Subject2 agreed for us to meet at his residence. At 1618 hours that same day, RFC and I met with Subject2 at his residence. Subject2 said he and Victim had been fishing on Bear Creek for several hours. Subject2 said that the boat had a leak in it and there was some water in the bottom of the boat. Subject2 said as they got ready to leave they paddled the 12 foot Jon boat toward the shore where Victim's truck was parked. Subject2 said as they got close to shore he and Victim stood up and took their life jackets off. Subject2 said the boat then capsized throwing both of them into the water. Subject2 said he and Victim could not swim. Subject2 said he grabbed Victim after they went into the water, but the anchor rope from the boat got tangled around his leg and he let Victim go to free himself from the rope. Subject2 said he went under water several times but was able to push off the bottom and push back up to the top of the water. Subject2 said on one of the times popping up from the bottom he saw Victim floating on top of the water. Subject2 said that was the last time he saw Victim. Subject2 said he was able to grab the boat and use it to get himself to shore. Subject2 said he then made his way up onto the highway where he flagged down a vehicle. Subject2 used the cell phone of the person in the car he flagged down to call 911.
  I asked Subject2 if he would write a statement describing the incident as he had just told us. Subject2 agreed to write a statement (included). Once Subject2 finished writing his statement RFC and I concluded our interview. RFC


BARDID: GA-2013-0087
Date: 2013-09-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:10:00
State: GA
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE BLACKSHEAR
NearestCityTown: CORDELE
County: CRISP
WaterConditions: Calm
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Missing or Inadequate Navigation Aids
AccidentEvent1: collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On Tuesday, September 19, 2013 at approx. 2015 hrs I was contacted by Crisp County 911 in reference to a boating incident that had occurred on Lake Blackshear in Crisp County. Investigation revealed that Vessel #1 was traveling east on Lake Blackshear heading to it's dock in Crisp County. OPERATOR1 drove between two stumps marked with PVC pipe as he navigated his vessel towards his dock with it's navigation and docking lights on. As the vessel passed between the two pipe markers, the lower unit of the outboard struck an unmarked submerged stump causing it to come to an immediate stop. The force of the impact and abrupt stop caused Occupant1, who was standing next to the operator's console, to be thrown forward onto the deck breaking his left arm at the wrist. Neither OPERATOR1 nor Occupant2, who was seated in the front swivel seat of the vessel, were injured. The vessel came to rest with its lower unit on the stump. It was pulled off the stump by another vessel, but did not sustain any damage in the collision. It was driven by OPERATOR1 back to it's dock. Occupant1 was transported to Crisp Regional Hospital by POV where he was treated by Dr. for a broken left arm and then released.

OPERATOR1, Occupant1 and Occupant2 were interviewed and both OPERATOR1 and Occupant2 rendered written statements in reference to the incident. Due to his injury, Occupant1 was unable to render a written statement. The vessel was photographed by Sgt. and the statements and photographs have been attached.

S.O.C. was notified of the incident at 2108 hrs.


BARDID: GA-2013-0088
Date: 2013-09-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:00:00
State: GA
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityTown: ST. SIMONS
County: GLYNN
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
RFC received a call from GSP at about 0800 that Officer with Glynn County Police Department was requesting assistance with an abandoned vessel. Dispatch said that the vessel was registered to subject on Blythe Island. RFC knew Subject and called him first who stated that he sold the boat about two months ago and that a GCPD officer had already been to his home at about 0300 that morning. RFC called Officer. He stated that he had just started his shift and there was a boat sitting high and dry at the public beach access on Cedar St. on St. Simons Island. 

He also said that he had another officer enroute to Subject's house. RFC advised him that he had spoken with Subject and that the boat had been sold two months ago. Officer said that he knew that already but that he did not know who the new owner was. He stated that a night shift officer had made contact with the boat owner already and the owner had gone home and was coming back to get the boat at 1100 hours when the tide was back in. RFC tried to explain to Officer that it was not an abandoned vessel and that he needed to get in contact with his fellow officer who had already investigated the incident and not keep bothering the former owner. RFC asked for a return call when he got the information and to verify no injuries or damage to report.

At 0908 hours there had been no return call so RFC called Officer again. Officer said that he was back on scene at the boat and that the owner was in an ambulance with a real bad cut on his foot. Officer said the boat owner cut his foot on the rocks while trying to bring more gas to the boat. He also said the water was up and the boat was banging against the rocks and was full of water. RFC advised that he was enroute to the scene. 

Operator showed up with a 2 gallon gas can and went out to the boat. He put the gas in the boat but dropped the gas cap for the boat in the water. He untied the boat and began trying to start the motor. The boat would not start and was drifting now towards the rocks. When the boat hit the rocks Operator jumped out to try to push the boat away from the rocks. Another wave hit the boat and pushed it towards Operator causing him to fall and cut his left foot badly on the rocks. Operator then climbed out onto deck and they began first aid and called 911. During all this time however, the boat was still beating against the rocks and had broken apart so badly that Seatow felt they could no longer get it.


BARDID: GA-2013-0089
Date: 2013-07-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: GA
NameOfBodyOfWater: OCMULGEE RIVER
NearestCityTown: BROXTON
County: COFFEE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Drug use
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
The vessel is a 16' Triton model 1650SS aluminum boat with Georgia registration GA0887GY. The vessel hull I.D. # is TJZ149S6D101. There were no passengers reported to have been in the vessel at the time of the incident.
	After arriving at the Flat Tub Landing, we traveled by patrol vessel to the mouth of Flat Tub Slough. There in the Ocmulgee River we located the pecan tree that Operator had run the vessel into the canopy of and struck the tree itself. The current water level stage of the river placed the pecan tree and canopy in the water, just outside of the run of the river. The tree was approximately 30' - 40' southeast of the entrance to Flat Tub Slough. I steered my vessel so that Sgt. could photograph the area we determined to be the scene of the incident. We marked evidence on the pecan trees' trunk and it's limbs. Evidence, including what appeared to be black hair was collected from a limb of the pecan tree. This is believed to be where Operator struck his head as he and the vessel traveled through the tree canopy. Sgt. photographed the tree and evidence in photos 42-68. 
	I received a copy of Operator's Discharge Report dated 7/28/13 from RFC while at the Douglas Georgia State Post. It showed positive for Amphetamines and Cannabinoids. On August 13, RFC traveled to Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, Georgia and obtained medical records pertaining to vessel operator Operator's diagnosis and treatment for his injuries. These records showed positive for alcohol on the trauma evaluation record dated 7/28/13 at 1947 hours.
	After review of all the evidence that was collected, including witness statements, medical records, examination of the incident scene and vessel, it is my finding that the cause of the incident was due to the fact Operator was under the influence of drugs and alcohol at the time of the incident. Operator misjudged the entrance to Flat Tub Slough and traveled into the canopy of the pecan tree from the down river side. Operator's vessel struck the pecan tree on the port side and his forehead struck a limb, knocking Operator unconscious. The vessel then continued forward and glanced slightly to starboard. The bow was lifted up by limbs from the pecan tree that were growing on the opposite side (up river), thus creating damage to the trolling motor on the bow of the vessel. This contact also slowed the momentum of the vessel and directed it further to starboard. It is believed that along this path through the canopy the motor kill switch was pulled out possibly by a limb


BARDID: GA-2013-0090
Date: 2013-04-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:24:00
State: GA
NameOfBodyOfWater: COAHULLA CREEK
County: WHITFIELD
WaterConditions: Calm
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Dam/lock
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
According to a news paper article a man was taken to the hospital after he sustained injuries from turning his kayak over in Coahulla Creek.  The boater was said to have gone over a small dam at Praters Mill.

The kayak operator, who was unresponsive at the scene, was later identified.  According to officer report Victim had put his kayak in just above the dam at Praters Mill (Praters Mill Dam) and paddled his vessel over the dam.  Officer obtained his information from Victim's girlfriend, who observed the incident.  In the report Girlfriend stated "Victim, was conscious at first and then he went under water as he was taking his spray skirt off of the boat".  Girlfriend then stated "he went limp and she jumped in the water and started swimming but the current was too strong for her to get to him".  Girlfriend then stated "he started floating toward her, she pulled him to shore and started CPR".
     According to the incident report,  A second witness stated "the guy went over the dam in his kayak.  He flipped and exited the kayak, but he could not get out of the current.  He was submerged for five minutes before coming out.  We managed to get him to shore and began CPR".
     Victim was pronounced dead, due to drowning.
     On October 14th 2013 I spoke with Girlfriend regarding the incident.  She informed me that Victim had been kayaking for over 10 years.  She stated "he went over the dam and the hydraulics prevented him from exiting the falls area".  She then explained that he performed a "wet exit" and the boat was spit out but the hydraulics kept him under the water".


BARDID: GA-2013-0091
Date: 2013-08-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:58:00
State: GA
NameOfBodyOfWater: ALLATOONA LAKE
NearestCityTown: EMERSON
County: BARTOW
WaterConditions: Calm
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Carbon monoxide exposure
AccidentEvent1: Carbon Monoxide Exposure
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/9/2013 at 1958 PM CPL received a call from Georgia State Patrol dispatch about a possible boat incident on Allatoona Lake at 5989 Groovers Landing Rd.  CPL was advised that there was a 7 year old female unconscious in the water and EMS was en-route to the address above.  CPL contacted Bartow dispatch and advised them he was en-route from Cobb County.  He told dispatch to let him know if the victim was transported to a hospital before he got to the scene.  Myself and RFC were contacted by CPL to be en-route to the scene.  

	Upon his arrival to the scene, CPL discovered that the female victim had been transported to Kennestone Hospital.  I was contacted by CPL and he redirected me to the emergency department at Kennestone Hospital to meet with the victim.  At the hospital I spoke with the victim's father who stated his daughter, the victim, was riding on the ski platform of the listed vessel when she became unresponsive.  Victim’s father stated his daughter came off the ski platform and went into the lake.  Victim’s father reached into the water and grabbed Victim by the life jacket and pulled her into the boat.  He stated that they immediately went to Holiday Marina and called 911 while they were going to the marina.  Victim’s father stated Victim was conscious and breathing but unresponsive when he spoke to her.  Once at the marina, Victim was turned over to Bartow County EMS and transported to Kennestone Hospital at 2032 PM.

	After speaking with pediatric emergency room staff, they stated that she appeared to be fine but that they would hold her for observations for the next 8 hours.  Victim's oxygen count was low and the cause of her injury may be due to carbon monoxide exposure.  I got the contact information for the boat operator to get the remainder of the boat information the following day.  I also told Victim’s father that I would contact him the following day to check on Victim's condition.


BARDID: GA-2013-0092
Date: 2013-08-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:45:00
State: GA
NameOfBodyOfWater: SAVANNAH RIVER
NearestCityTown: AUGUSTA
County: RICHMOND
WaterConditions: Choppy
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On August31, 2013, three people went kayaking on the Savannah River.  They put the kayaks in a the Savannah Rapids Pavilion and were kayaking to the North Augusta boat landing.  Victim was in-experienced at kayaking and borrowed a kayak.  All had life jackets on the kayaks but nobody was wearing them.  At one point on the trip the group came to a set of rapids on the South Carolina side of the river.  At this point the group decided it would be better for Victim to take the easier route which was on the Georgia side of the river.  There are islands that are in the river that would prevent them from seeing one another.  Victim then asked the two how he should exit the kayak if he needed to take a leak.  Friend1 explained.  Victim agreed to take the easier route and paddled toward the Georgia bank.  The group planned to meet up with at the bottom of the rapids.  When Friend2 and Friend1 got to the bottom of the rapids they paddled to the Georgia side to meet up with Victim.  This is when Friend1 spotted the kayak drifting alone along the Georgia bank.  Victim was no where in site.  Friend2 and Friend1 both stated that the kayak was upright and there was a loose towel, whistle and life jacket still on top of the kayak making them believe that Victim had gotten off the kayak.  Friend1 called 911 and reported the missing person.  Authorities responded and a search began and ran into the night.  The following morning the search continued and at 9:30 AM the body of Victim was recovered in the Savannah River on the north side of goat island.


BARDID: GA-2013-0093
Date: 2013-10-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:57:00
State: GA
NameOfBodyOfWater: WITHLACOOCHEE RIVER
County: LOWNDES
WaterConditions: Calm
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On October 20,2013 RFC responded a boating incident on the Withlacoochee River at Hwy 31. Subject was loading his vessel when he fell overboard. The boat circled and struck subject and he suffered lacerations to his left leg. He was transported to SGMC where he received medical treatment.


BARDID: GA-2013-0094
Date: 2013-08-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:11:00
State: GA
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHATTAHOOCHEE RIVER
NearestCityTown: DULUTH
County: GWINNETT
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
After reviewing all the physical evidence including statements from survivor, Fire Department personnel, and DNR Rangers, it is my opinion that subject was fishing with survivor by vessel on the Chattahoochee River below Jones Bridge Park on August 29, 2013.  At approximately 11:11 hours, the boat was drifting sideways; moving downstream with the motor off, it hit a downed tree in the river.  subject fell overboard into the river and drowned.  subject was not wearing a personal floatation device.


BARDID: GA-2013-0095
Date: 2013-09-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:09:00
State: GA
NameOfBodyOfWater: ALLATOONA LAKE
NearestCityTown: CARTERSVILLE
County: BARTOW
WaterConditions: Calm
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
RedactedNarrative:
RFC and I arrived on scene at approximately 1713 hours.  As we neared the shore I could see 2 black males, swimming in the water.  The men said that the boy went down about 3 to 5 minutes earlier but that the water was too deep.  RFC removed his duty belt and clothing and dove into the water in an attempt to locate the victim.  RFC returned to the surface and said that he could not touch the bottom.  RFC made several attempts by swimming closer in to the shore to find the victim but was unsuccessful and returned to the boat.  I asked swimmers  where they last saw the victim and they gave me a very good location approximately 60 feet out from the shore.  I placed a marker buoy in the water and waited for additional units to arrive with a boat equipped with a side scan unit.
	I went to the shore to speak with the family and friends that were at the lake that day with the family.  I spoke with, Victim's father, and he said that they were on a pontoon boat near shelter 6.  He said that Victim jumped into the water and they saw him swimming to shore.  I asked him who was on the boat and he could not remember much due to the traumatic incident.  
 THe boat was moving under 10 mph at the time.


BARDID: GA-2013-0096
Date: 2013-11-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:00:00
State: GA
NameOfBodyOfWater: CLARKS HILL LAKE
NearestCityTown: LINCOLNTON
County: LINCOLN
WaterConditions: Calm
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
On above listed date and time, I was contacted by subject in reference to a boating incident.  I spoke with Subject VIA telephone and he explained that he had discovered a vessel resting on his dock.  Subject also stated that the vessel had struck his dock and caused damage.  I responded and met with Subject.  Subject took me behind to his dock location.  Once at the dock, I observed a white center console vessel resting on the bank and on Subject's dock flotation system.  The vessel's bow light was on and the throttle was in full forward position.  The ignition and key was turned to the on position.  The motor of the vessel was not running.  The vessel displayed a South Carolina registration of 8547 BF.  Using this information, I contacted South Carolina DNR LE in Columbia.  

I used the owners contact information and contacted owner’s wife.  I explained the situation to Owner’s wife who stated that she had no knowledge of the event.  Owner’s wife stated that the vessel was apparently stolen from her dock.  Deputy was contacted about the boating incident and theft.  After meeting with Deputy, we began an investigation in the matter.  Through evidence obtained during the investigation, it was determined that the vessel was stolen.  A stolen property report was filed as well as a recovery report was filed by Deputy.  

Owner’s wife was taken to the vessels point of rest.  At this time, she positively identified the vessel as her husband's vessel.  After gathering evidence for the boating incident, it was determined the vessel struck the interior of the dock at full speed.  The dock was struck on the left side interior support beam by the vessel.  This can be determined due to transfer from the port side of the vessels rub railing on the gunwale.  The vessel then continued forward and struck the front walkway of the dock.  This made a large cut and indentation on the walkway of the dock.  The cut was caused by the front keel of the vessel.  This was determined by transfer on the starboard keel/bow and 3 inch laceration on the vessel.  Once the vessel struck the front walkway, it became airborne.  The bow mounted trolling motor struck the roof of the dock (the dock was covered) and was destroyed.  The vessel then landed on the hand railing of the gangway and rode the handrail all the way to the end of the dock.  This was determined by fiberglass transfer on the handrail and fiberglass shards on the gangway of the dock.  This could also be determined by the ten foot gash or indentation on the port underside of the vessel caused by the railing. The vessel caused one side of the handrail to be dismounted from the dock and land in the water.  The vessel then came to a  point of rest on the bank to the right side of the dock with the port stern resting on the front docks flotation system.  Damage to the vessel can be described as a 3 inch cut or laceration on the starboard front keel.  Starboard fiberglass damage on the forward half of the vessels gunwale approximately 6 feet of marring.  The vessel's trolling motor was destroyed.  The port underside near the keel had a ten foot long gash from front to back about a half an inch wide.  The starboard underside of the vessel could not be inspected due to the weight of the vessel.  It could not be moved. The operator of the vessel could not be identified.  There was no evidence of operator or passenger injury.  No blood, hair, or skin was detected in or around the vessel. Area hospitals were contacted and no report or treatment for injury due to these circumstances were discovered. No further action was taken.


BARDID: GA-2013-0097
Date: 2013-03-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:37:00
State: GA
NameOfBodyOfWater: ALTAMAHA RIVER
NearestCityTown: JESUP
County: WAYNE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
The operator stated he was pulling his boat up on a bank when the wake from his boat came over the transom sinking it immediatley. The bow of the boat was still sticking up out of the water. The owner/operator said he was going to get some help and going to  pull the boat back to the landing. There were a total of four adults and one child onboard with no injuries.


BARDID: GA-2013-0098
Date: 2013-10-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:59:00
State: GA
NameOfBodyOfWater: TYBEE BACK RIVER
NearestCityTown: TYBEE ISLAND
County: CHATHAM
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
A canoe was found floating near a dock.  The body of the victim was later identified.  H eallegedly had had three beers and held a bottle of brown liquor before he went out in his canoe.  Alcohol is listed as a cause of the assumed fall overboard.


BARDID: GA-2013-0099
Date: 2013-10-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:00:00
State: GA
NameOfBodyOfWater: BURNSIDE RIVER
NearestCityTown: ISLE OF HOPE
County: CHATHAM
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
On 10/31/2013 at approximately 1503 hours I was notified there were two fatalities in what appeared to be a single vessel collision with a dock walkway structure.  

     I began to look at the walkway to a dock the vessel apparently went under.  I saw a broken PVC pipe under the walkway and marks under the walkway that appeared to be recently made. One mark had what appeared to be a blood stain and another mark had what appeared to be hair.  At approximately 1740 hours I took two swabs of the stain that appeared to be blood and recovered the few strands of what appeared to be hair as evidence. I also photographed these marks and some debris in the water that appeared to be from the vessel in the incident.   There was a water leak on the walkway to the dock and a boat in the marsh.

Some items of interest as to the apparent cause of the incident include two liter sized bottles of Crown Royal and several Pabst Blue Ribbon beer cans.  

I saw debris in the water that appeared to be a piece of white antennae and other debris that looked like broken plexi-glass.  I also saw what appeared to be a trail in the mud below the water from a boat propeller or lower unit approaching the dock in the same line of direction that the incident occurred.


BARDID: GA-2013-0101
Date: 2013-11-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:14:00
State: GA
NameOfBodyOfWater: VERNON RIVER
NearestCityTown: ISLE OF HOPE
County: CHATHAM
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper anchoring
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Subjects were fishing when the boat capsized and sank.  Operator was able to hang on to the boat, but Occupant was pulled away by the current.   Operator was rescued by a recreational fishing vessel.

The bow of Operator's sunken vessel was sticking out of the water where it was anchored. 

Operator was treated by the EMS, but he refused a trip to the hospital.  In  Operator's statement, he stated that he and his cousin Occupant were fishing and the boat was anchored from the stern.  When they attempted to pull up the anchor, the anchor was hung on the bottom.  The boat capsized and sank. In the process of raising the vessel from the bottom and trying to tow the vessel, the divers had to cut the anchor line.  The vessel was taken to the DNR boat shed on Skidaway Island for storage.

I arrived at the DNR boat shed at approximately 10:00hrs on the morning of 11/4/13.  I took inventory of  Operator's boat, registration # GA 6779G.  The boat was a 15.5 foot Lucraft center console. I took photographs of the boat and the contents of the boat. The boat did not appear to have any major damage prior to the incident.  The throttle control of the boat was broken, but the damage likely happened while the boat was on the bottom of the river.  The evidence that I found were two cut ropes.  One piece of rope was tied to the starboard stern of the boat and was white in color.  The piece of white rope appeared to be the anchor line. The white rope was photographed and labeled as Evidence #1.  The other piece of cut rope was tied to the stern eye of the boat and it was green in color.  The green rope was a nylon type rope and is usually not used for anchor lines.  I photographed  the green rope and labeled it Evidence #2.  

Based on interviews, evidence and witness statements, I believe the boat capsized and sank when both men attempted to pull the boat anchor off of the bottom of the river.  Operator was able to hang on to the boat.  Occupant was not able to hang on to the boat and was pulled away by the swift current and he drowned.


BARDID: GA-2013-0102
Date: 2013-11-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:45:00
State: GA
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE RABUN
NearestCityTown: TIGER
County: RABUN
WaterConditions: Calm
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
RedactedNarrative:
On November 3, 2013 at approximately 16:45 operator was operating his 1947 model Century wooden boat upstream on Lake Rabun in the area of the narrows across from boathouse.  As Operator1 rounded the bend in a right hand curve, the sunlight began to shine directly into his eyes making it extremely difficult to see the water and he struck a tree that was floating in the lake.  As the boat stuck the end of the tree it  knocked a large hole in the bottom right side of the boat.   Part of the tree was tied up to the shoreline and the other end was sticking out into the water.  Operator1 said that the boat immediately began taking on water and began to sink.  He said that he turned the boat and headed straight to boathouse.  While he was doing so, the personal floatation devices began to float in their boat.  His occupant and himself put on the PFD's and had to swim to the dock as the boat sank out from underneath them.  subject jumped into the lake and assisted them to the dock.  Operator1 said that he marked the boat where it sank and later made several phone calls to the Department of Natural Resources, Rabun County Sheriff's Office, Georgia Power, Mountain Patrol,  and Lakemont Marine about the incident. He also stated that no one was injured.  A diagram and a witness statement from Operator1 are included under attachments.  The region 2 boat incident number is 2013-030.


BARDID: GA-2013-0104
Date: 2013-09-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:25:00
State: GA
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE LANIER, CHESTATEE RIVER
NearestCityTown: CUMMING
County: FORSYTH
WaterConditions: Calm
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was operating his vessel on Lake Lanier. He and subject were talking and not paying attention to where they were going. Operator1 said he looked up and saw a dock. Then he made a hard turn to the right and hit the dock. He jumped part of the dock. There was a lot of damage to the dock. Several post were broken and the swim ladder was broken. Operator1s vessel was damaged along the bottom and was taking on water. A tow service was called to get the vessel off the dock and tow him to the boat ramp. Both estimates came from the owners.


BARDID: GA-2013-0105
Date: 2013-05-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:00:00
State: GA
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE LANIER
NearestCityTown: FLOWERY BRANCH
County: HALL
WaterConditions: Calm
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
According to Operator2, he left his fishing spot because it was getting dark.  While heading towards the Old Federal boat ramp, they hit something but the operator didn’t know what it was.  He didn’t see or hear anything so he headed back because the boat was taking on water.

According to Operator1’s occupants, they were heading back to shore for dinner when they paused to look at the moon.  They were hit by operator1 and despite the screams of one of them to assist, the operator2 traveled away from Operator1.  Both Occupants of V1 had to be hospitalized.

Operator2 was at fault for excessive speed


BARDID: GA-2013-5000
Date: 2013-05-26 00:00:00
State: GA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Allatoona
WaterConditions: unknown
Wind: unknown
Visibility: unkn
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
according to a news article, two pwcs collided, causing one operator to suffer an arm injury that required a hospital visit.  The pwcs were cited for navigation rules violations.


BARDID: GA-2013-5001
Date: 2013-09-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
State: GA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Private pond
NearestCityTown: Willacoochee
County: Atkinson
WaterConditions: unknown
Wind: unknown
Visibility: unkn
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
According to a news media report, two people were ejected from a boat after it capsized on a private farm pond.  One was able to swim to shore and notify authorities.  The body of the other was found later.  The cause is unknown.


BARDID: GM-2011-0009
Date: 2011-07-06 00:00:00
State: GM
NameOfBodyOfWater: Gulf of Mexico
WaterConditions: UNKNOWN
Wind: UNKNOWN
Visibility: UNKN
DayofWeek: WEDNESDAY
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: vessel destruction
RedactedNarrative:
A vessel was demasted during a voyage and could not continue.  The 70-year old operator was rescued by the Coast Guard and the vessel was towed.


BARDID: GM-2012-1000
Date: 2012-03-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:38:00
State: GM
NameOfBodyOfWater: Gulf of Mexico
NearestCityTown: Matagorda
County: Matagorda
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
According to MISLE report, two individuals launched from the Colorado River Thursday morning to go 10-20 nm offshore to fish near the oil rigs.  While they tied off to a rig around 1248, they noticed water in the bilges and tried to activate the pumps (point of entry at the stern).  The bilge pumps were unable to keep up with the amount of water.  The operator called SeaTow and when he didn't get a response, he decided to head back to shore. The engines wouldn't start and the boat capsized.  They drifted.  Around 5pm the next day, the occupant became delusional. Given the occupant's known heart problems, the operator decided to swim to the rig to get assistance.  The operator last saw the occupant four hours before his rescue, wearing three pfds.  The two had been on offshore fishing trips together for 19 years, and opeartor had made 10 offshore trips on the vessel involved.  The operator had purchased the boat pre-owned without a history of repairs but the operator had performed servicing.  The cause of the accident is suspected to be related to the condition of the vessel but cannot be confirmed because the vessel wasn't salvaged.


BARDID: GM-2012-1001
Date: 2012-08-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: GM
NameOfBodyOfWater: Gulf of Mexico
NearestCityTown: Destin
WaterConditions: rough
Wind: storm
Visibility: poor
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
According to a MISLE report and news media story, a family was offshore fishing when the weather turned bad.  Rain, clouds, lightning.  The operator was standing at the helm when current from a lightning strike traveled down the helm through his body.  He was unconscious for a bit but was escorted by other boaters to shore and to the hospital.


BARDID: GM-2012-1011
Date: 2012-07-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:01:00
State: GM
NameOfBodyOfWater: Gulf of Mexico
NearestCityTown: Port Aransas
WaterConditions: rough
Wind: light
Visibility: good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
According to the MISLE report and news article, the vessel experienced an electrical fire which caused the vessel to burn to the waterline and sink.  All 6 POB were rescued.


BARDID: GM-2012-1012
Date: 2012-04-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:35:00
State: GM
NameOfBodyOfWater: Gulf of Mexico
NearestCityTown: Perdido Key
WaterConditions: rough
Wind: light
Visibility: good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
RedactedNarrative:
MISLE report 591610 and news stories indicate that the vessel took on water because the raw water line broke.  THe vessel capsized and then sank.  The six onboard were picked up by other boaters.


BARDID: GM-2012-1013
Date: 2012-01-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: GM
NameOfBodyOfWater: Gulf of Mexico
WaterConditions: calm
Wind: moderate
Visibility: good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
MISLe report indicates that the two subjects left at 1100 to drift fish.  They noticed the vessel was taking on water and the bilge pumps were non-operational.  They started to bail with cups and buckets but the vessel capsized around 1300.  The two were picked up without injury.


BARDID: GM-2012-2012
Date: 2012-09-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 04:51:00
State: GM
NameOfBodyOfWater: Gulf Mexico
WaterConditions: rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: light
Visibility: good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
RedactedNarrative:
MISLE report indicated that a vessel took on water and sank.  Six individuals with 2 EPIRBS attached line to each other and a cooler to stay afloat while waiting to be rescued.  All were suffering from dehydration and sea sickness but were otherwise OK.


BARDID: GM-2013-5000
Date: 2013-10-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:58:00
State: GM
NameOfBodyOfWater: Gulf of Mexico
WaterConditions: rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: light
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (unknown origin)
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
RedactedNarrative:
USCG received word that a 39-foot boat was on fire and sinking. The 5 people onboard transferred to a dinghy and the vessel sank in 54 feet of water.


BARDID: GM-2013-5001
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-01-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 06:51:00
State: GM
NameOfBodyOfWater: Gulf of Mexico
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
According to a CG report, a vessel was offshore tied to a rig while the four occupants slept.  One occupant awoke to find water in the vessel so they cast off and ran the boat on plane.  Shortly after turning on the outboard engines, the flooding increased.  The boat capsized and the four people with dog were located on top of the hull.  They were rescued by a fishing vessel.  The vessel was left adrift and could not be recovered.  THe operator had recently recaulked the thru-hull fittings and believes one of these failed.


BARDID: GM-2013-5002
Date: 2013-05-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 04:48:00
State: GM
NameOfBodyOfWater: Gulf of Mexico
WaterConditions: rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: STRONG
Visibility: unkn
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Sail Dismasting
AccidentEvent1: Other
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
OtherAccidentEvent: vessel destruction
RedactedNarrative:
According to a CG report, a vessel became demasted in heavy weather.  The two people onboard had to be picked up by the CG and both were hospitalized overnight.  The female has a cut to her leg.  The vessel was recently purchased and suffered a large amount of damage in the incident.


BARDID: GU-2010-0001
Date: 2010-05-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 03:30:00
State: GU
NameOfBodyOfWater: Philippine Sea
NearestCityTown: Piti
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was underway when it started to experience rough waters. The operator then turned vessel 1 slightly to move toward calmer waters, and re-engaged the Auto-Pilot. The operator then went down to the galley to get something to eat. As the operator was climbing the steps back up to the deck of the boat, the vessel (Vessel 1) had run aground. There were 3 other passengers on Vessel 1, who were all asleep at the time of the incident.


BARDID: GU-2011-0002
Date: 2011-02-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:20:00
State: GU
NameOfBodyOfWater: Philippine Sea
NearestCityTown: Umatac
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: UNKN
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was cruising in towards Umatac Bay, and while idling executed to make a left turn, thus causing the operator and passenger to fall off the jet ski. Operator drowned.


BARDID: GU-2012-0001
Date: 2012-07-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
State: GU
NameOfBodyOfWater: Phillipine Sea
NearestCityTown: Piti
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
On Sunday July 22, 2012, a female adult tourist was injured as a result of a wake boarding mishap. The individual possibly sustained her injuries while being strapped to the wake board that was being pulled by the company jet ski.


BARDID: GU-2013-5000
Date: 2013-12-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:02:00
State: GU
NameOfBodyOfWater: Hagatna Boat basin
WaterConditions: Very rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: moderate
Visibility: good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
According to the news media and a CG report, a 50-year old victim drowned after a boat carrying three people onboard capsized.  Water conditions were rough (5 ft waves) and apparently the boat overturned when it hit a big wave when leaving the Hagatna Boat basin. Two others survived the event.  No one was wearing a pfd.


BARDID: HI-2010-0002
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-01-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: HI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Kahe Point
NearestCityTown: Kapolei
County: Honolulu
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Improper Anchoring
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
RedactedNarrative:
Subject1 account: We were setting up anchor for some snorkling/diving when a big wave pushed us, breaking our anchor setting.  We motored out a bit when the engine stopped.  Trying several times to start the engine it would cut out.  Subject2 put up some gibsail, which took us out a bit, but by then we were hitting rocks and the waves were pushing us towards the beach.

Subject2 account: Our anchorage broke loose.  When we started the engine to move into deeper water our prop got tangled with a line in the water which stalled the engine.  We tried to sail out but the wind and surf pushed us into the reef.  

DLNR/DOCARE report stated that galvanized metal anchor and 20' of galvanized metal chain were later recovered.  The anchor fork and bar were bent.


BARDID: HI-2010-0003
Date: 2010-03-05 00:00:00
State: HI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Kaneohe Bay
NearestCityTown: Kaneohe
County: Honolulu
WaterConditions: Very Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentCause2: Restricted Vision
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: sinking
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Boater found dead off Kaneohe was Pearl-based sailor
Posted: Mar 06, 2010 6:14 PM Updated: Mar 08, 2010 2:41 PM

KANEOHE (HawaiiNewsNow) - A boater who went missing off the coast of Windward Oahu has been identified as a Pearl Harbor-based sailor. The Navy says Electricians Mate 1st Class was recovered Saturday by lifeguards about 20 yards from the Pyramid Rock Beach on Marine Corps Base Hawaii. He was 29.

Rescue crews received calls Friday night about a man in distress on a life raft after flares were sighted. Marine rescue swimmers, rescue boats and the Honolulu Fire Department responded. But officials say reduced visibility and high surf prevented rescuers from reaching victim before losing sight of him. The search continued overnight and into Saturday.

The Navy says the death is under investigation. victim was assigned to the USS Olympia.

Navy sailor identified as man who died in waters off Kaneohe Marine base

By Star-Bulletin staff

POSTED: 01:45 p.m. HST, Mar 08, 2010

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The body recovered from the water just off Marine Corps Base Hawaii in Kaneohe Saturday has been identified as a 29-year-old Navy sailor from Kentucky.

Navy officials today identified him, an electrician's mate aboard the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Olympia.

The victim’s body was found Saturday in the water about 65 feet from Pyramid Rock Beach. First responders from the base had been alerted to flares sighted in the air near the beach at 6:20 p.m. Friday. victim was spotted in distress on a life raft, Navy officials said.

Marine and Honolulu Fire Department rescuers responded, but poor visibility and high surf prevented them from reaching victim before losing sight of him, officials said. Rescuers, with the help of the U.S. Coast Guard, continue to search for him overnight, but his body was found by Marine lifeguards later Saturday.  No wreckage of a boat has been located, officials said. 

The victim joined the Navy in June 1998 and was assigned to USS Olympia May 30, 2007. He had also served at the Trident Training Facility in Kings Bay, Ga., and aboard the USS Nebraska.

The Olympia crew will hold a memorial service for victim this week at the Submarine Memorial Chapel at Pearl Harbor.


BARDID: HI-2010-0004
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-02-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: HI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Oluwalu
NearestCityTown: Lahaina
County: Maui
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hull Failure
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
SOURCE: Maui (HI) News
DATE: 02-08-2010
HEADLINE:  Boat sinks; men swim ashore

Source Website

Whale watching trip goes awry; no one injured 

By CLAUDINE SAN NICOLAS, Staff Writer POSTED: February 8, 2010 

OLOWALU - Five men were forced to jump off their sinking boat Sunday afternoon and all swam safely about 100 yards to the Olowalu shore. 

Meanwhile, the Seawren III, a 27-foot recreational boat, sank into the ocean as the men collected what they had salvaged from the vessel. 

"Everybody's good. We're all all right," said one of the men on Seawren III. 

"I'm just sorry my boat is stuck out there," said the boat owner from Pukalani, who said he did not know what caused it to sink. 

"We didn't see a hole in the boat. I looked. There's just no good explanation," occupant added. 

owner sailed out of Lahaina early Sunday morning for a day of whale watching with four other men. He said they were returning from the back side of Lanai when they noticed water was streaming over the deck planks. 

"It happened fast," operator said. He said the men stayed calm and initially decided to steer the boat as close to shore in Olowalu as they could. 

But the boat was filling up faster than they could bail. 

"The water just starting coming over faster and faster and then the engine hit the reef," occupant said. "We had to bail out," operator added. 

A Fire Department crew from Lahaina and three ocean safety officers from West Maui responded to the Olowalu shore at about 4 p.m. Ocean safety officers on personal watercraft helped the men collect items on the sinking boat and in the surrounding waters.  

They were able to salvage fishing gear, coolers and other personal items. operator was thankful that occupant found his wallet intact. 

"You just saved me three months," "It's hard to get all these things (documents) in place," he said. 

Coast Guard officials were notified about the sinking boat and also were expected to respond to the scene late Sunday afternoon. Since the boat was carrying gasoline, there was concern about pollution. 

Operator said he had made inquiries about salvaging the boat. 

* Claudine San Nicolas can be reached at claudine@mauinews.com.

NOTE: THE SEA WREN WAS BEING TOWED TO MALA WHARF WHEN IT BROKE LOOSE.  THOSE TOWING THE VESSEL WERE NOT AWARE THE VESSEL HAD BROKEN LOOSE.  IT EVENTUALLY GROUNDED ON LANAI.  THE OWNER TOOK RESPONSIBILITY FOR VESSEL, CUT IT UP AND DISPOSED OF IT.


BARDID: HI-2010-0005
Date: 2010-04-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:01:00
State: HI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Kaneohe Bay
NearestCityTown: Kaneohe
County: Honolulu
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Posted on: Monday, April 5, 2010

Fisherman aboard capsized boat apparently drowned

Advertiser Staff
	

A 46-year-old man apparently drowned early yesterday while fishing in Kane'ohe Bay when the boat he was in capsized, police said.

Two other men in the boat were uninjured.

The Honolulu Medical Examiner's office identified the victim yesterday.

Police said the boat capsized about a mile off shore just after midnight.

The men swam back to shore, and at some point the 46-year-old got into trouble. Police said the victim apparently drowned.

Police have opened an unattended death case, pending the results of an autopsy.


BARDID: HI-2010-0010
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-09-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
State: HI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Keehi Lagoon
NearestCityTown: Honolulu
County: Honolulu
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
We have a 40' grounded wooden vessel, named SOUTHERN CROSS that is located at in the Keehi harbor in an area known as "chainsaw beach".  The vessel grounded on Saturday, September 25th around 11:00am and the owner was initially working with Vessel Assist to remove the vessel.   I contacted Vessel Assist to see if they were still working with the owner, since the vessel is still grounded in the same area.  This same individual threatened someone while he was covering the Keehi harbor on Saturday and DOCARE was called to make a report on the situation.  I was informed this morning by Vessel Assist that they are no working with the owner anymore.   A check of the vessel this morning showed that the vessel is breaking up and could be causing a navigational hazard.  I am trying to get a hold of the owner, but I have not been able to do so.  We are currently getting bids to remove the vessel from the area under HRS 200-47.5.   We are looking to start the removal tomorrow around noon. 


BARDID: HI-2010-0011
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-03-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
State: HI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Waikiki
NearestCityTown: Honolulu
County: Honolulu
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
UPDATE: Crews Remove Boat Aground off Waikiki

Last Update: 3/07 8:12 pm

UPDATE:

A sailboat that sunk in the waters off Waikiki has been removed.

The "Coconut Rhumb" sunk Saturday afternoon after a good Samaritan tried to pull the boat off the reef.

Crews have been removing parts and debris from the water all day long.

Vessel Assist plans to remove the boat's keel in the next day or so.

----

The Coast Guard and a private contractor are working to remove a boat that sank off of Waikiki.

The 28-foot vessel named "Coconut Rhumb" was spotted Saturday afternoon after it ran aground off the Outrigger Reef on the Beach Hotel.

One man was on the boat and he was not injured.

A good Samaritan tried to help him remove his boat, but then it ended up sinking.

The Coast Guard says there are no reports of oil leaks or other pollution.


BARDID: HI-2010-0012
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-02-28 00:00:00
State: HI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Maunalua Bay
NearestCityTown: Hawaii Kai
County: Honolulu
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hull Failure
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Stranded Kayaker Rescued At Maunalua Bay
Man In His 50's Pulled From Waters Off Maunalua Bay
POSTED: 2:19 pm HST February 28, 2010
UPDATED: 2:53 pm HST February 28, 2010


HONOLULU -- Rescue crews pulled a stranded kayaker from the waters offshore of Maunalua Bay Sunday morning, Honolulu Fire Department Capt. Earle Kealoha said.

According to the HFD report, a rescue watercraft pulled the man ashore around 11:45 a.m.

The man, who was in his 50s, may have been taking part in a kayak race that was being held in the bay.

The call for help came from another man who, after assisting the stranded kayaker, came ashore to make the 911 call, the report said.

The caller said the man's kayak came apart leaving him stranded offshore.

HFD, Ocean Safety and the Coast Guard launched two rescue units and one helicopter.


BARDID: HI-2010-0014
Date: 2010-12-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:42:00
State: HI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Kawela Bay
NearestCityTown: Kahuku
County: Honolulu
WaterConditions: Very Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
A man was taken to the hospital after running into trouble on his personal watercraft at Kawela Bay this afternoon.

The man, who appeared to be in his 40s, was returning to the beach after riding waves when he and his vehicle got caught in a large set and washed onto rocks around 3:42 p.m., said a spokesman for the city Department of Emergency Services.

The man managed to make it to shore where he was treated at the scene by paramedics and then taken to a nearby hospital in stable condition, Cheplic said.

At the time, surf was 10 to 12 feet face value with occasional 15-foot waves, he said.


BARDID: HI-2010-0015
Date: 2010-12-12 00:00:00
State: HI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Kaneohe Bay
NearestCityTown: Kaneohe
County: Honolulu
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Sailing vessel 'Lost Cause' (HA 1471B), ran aground in Kaneohe Bay Sunday morning.  No fuel aboard according to owner.  Vessel is approximately 25' long and as USCG photos show below, appears to have grounded atop a coral reef.  The second photo appears to show fresh reef damage (bright white substrate) to the right of the vessel, suggesting that it skipped along the reef edge prior to running hard aground.  Estimate (from the photo) of approximately 50 - 60 m2 damage to reef; unknown at this time whether keel was lost as a result of this incident or what material (concrete, lead, etc.) the keel is composed of.  Have left two messages for the owner.  Vessel's position was reported by the USCG as being on a reef to the north side of Heeia Kea fishpong, approximately in front of the range markers; subject reported this morning that the vessel was no longer there and is presumed to have been extracted by the owner.

Aquatic Biologist - Coral Reefs, NRD Incident Response
Division of Aquatic Resources
Hawai'i Department of Land & Natural Resources
1151 Punchbowl Street, room 330
Honolulu, HI  96813


BARDID: HI-2010-0016
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-05-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
State: HI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Papaikou
NearestCityTown: Hilo
County: Hawaii
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
05-31-10 HILO, HI Two rescued from capsized boat north of Hilo hawaii247.com (05-31-10) 

Fire/rescue crews responded to a 10 a.m. alarm Mon. (05-31) for a capsized 16-18 ft. catamaran style boat offshore the Papaikou/Onomea area north of Hilo. Rescue Chopper One spotted 2 people hanging onto the hull of the overturned vessel 5 mi. offshore. The fire dept. rescue boat was dispatched to the scene and brought the people back to Hilo Harbor. The vessel was reported to be unsalvageable at a loss of $5,000. The boaters were uninjured in the event according to the fire dispatch report. 

http://www.hawaii247.com/2010/05/31/two-rescued-from-capsized-boat-north-of-hilo/


BARDID: HI-2010-0017
Date: 2010-07-12 00:00:00
State: HI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Anini Beach
NearestCityTown: Lihue
County: Kauai
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
07-12-10 LIHUE, HI Dead Kauai kayaker remains unidentified kpua.net (07-15-10) An autopsy will be scheduled to determine the cause of death of a Kauai kayaker whose body was found _ mi. off Anini Beach. Officials said Wed. (07-14) that positive identification couldn't be provided because of the condition of the body. No foul play is suspected. Fire officials say the 52-y/o Kilauea man was reported overdue late Mon. night. (07-12). The ensuing search lasted into early Tue. morning (07-13). The search resumed at daybreak Tue., with the man's body being found about 2 hr. after his kayak was discovered 6 mi. off Anini Beach. http://www.kpua.net/news.php?id=20421

No published reports have been found that identify the fatality (1/12/11).


BARDID: HI-2010-0018
Date: 2010-10-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:52:00
State: HI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Alenuihaha Channel
NearestCityTown: Kaupo
County: Maui
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Search launched for missing 62-year-old paddler
Posted: Oct 21, 2010 11:00 AM Thursday, October 21, 2010 5:00 PM EST Updated: Oct 21, 2010 11:00 AM Thursday, October 21, 2010 5:00 PM EST 

HONOLULU (AP) - The U.S. Coast Guard has joined the Maui fire and police departments in searching for a 62-year-old paddler reported missing near Kaupo.
Coast Guard officials said Thursday that a resident of the Valley Island reported the man missing Wednesday afternoon. He was wearing a black top and black shorts.

The search effort includes helicopters, a 45-foot response boat from Coast Guard Station Maui and the Coast Guard cutter Ahi, an 87-foot patrol boat home-ported in Honolulu.

Copyright 2010 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.


Search continues for missing paddleboarder, 62, of Kaupo
October 23, 2010

KAUPO - The Maui Fire Department was continuing a search Friday for a 62-year-old man who last was seen on a paddleboard Wednesday afternoon about a quarter-mile offshore near Kaupo.

Police identified the missing man. He was described as 6 feet 4 inches tall and weighing 190 pounds. He is bald with blue eyes.
Responding to a 1:52 p.m. call Wednesday from someone who saw the paddler and was concerned about the distance he had to go, a fire rescue crew searched waters off Milepost 28 on Piilani Highway and found a surfboard floating in the ocean with no one nearby.

A Coast Guard helicopter and patrol boats joined in the search Wednesday evening, covering an area of more than 218 square miles before the Coast Guard suspended its search at 4 a.m. Friday.

Fire crews were continuing to search Friday.

Police also helped search for subject. A truck containing his personal belongings was found in the area, said Lt. of the Criminal Investigation Division. subjecthad been seen in a prone position attempting to paddle a white paddleboard when officials were called Wednesday afternoon.


BARDID: HI-2010-0019
Date: 2010-09-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:13:00
State: HI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Koko Marina
NearestCityTown: Hawaii Kai
County: Honolulu
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
By Star-Advertiser Staff 
POSTED: 10:33 a.m. HST, Sep 15, 2010 

A woman who appeared to be in her 30s was taken to 
the hospital in serious condition this morning after 
apparently falling off a wake board in Hawaii Kai.

The incident happened around 9:13 a.m. in waters 
between Costco and the Koko Marina Shopping Center, 
said a spokesman for the city 
Department of Emergency Services.

Bystanders brought her aboard a boat, performed CPR, 
and were able to resuscitate her, a spokesperson said.


BARDID: HI-2010-0020
Date: 2010-07-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
State: HI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Kaneohe Bay
NearestCityTown: Kaneohe
County: Honolulu
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Equipment Failure
EquipmentFailure: Sail Dismasting
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Stay holding mast let go, Mast broke, main sail ripped, Mast and all rigging lost, main sail lost, life line stantions bent and injured victim fell on boat


BARDID: HI-2010-0022
Date: 2010-10-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:30:00
State: HI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Ka Iwi Channel
NearestCityTown: Hale O Lono Harbor
County: Maui
WaterConditions: Very Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: HAZARDOUS WATERS
AccidentCause3: CONGESTED WATERS
AccidentEvent1: Person Departed Vessel
AccidentEvent2: PERSON STRUCK BY VESSEL
AccidentEvent3: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
a chase boat was being used as a means of transportation to switch out canoe riders in an ocean race. When victim departed the chase boat to join the canoe, he was struck by the boat and propeller, and suffered injuries to his back.  He was flown to Maui.


BARDID: HI-2011-0001
Date: 2011-02-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:15:00
State: HI
NameOfBodyOfWater: ALENUIHAHA CHANNEL
NearestCityTown: HAWI
County: HAWAII
WaterConditions: UNKNOWN
Wind: UNKNOWN
Visibility: UNKN
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentEvent1: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
Man injured when hit by boat off North Kohala

By Star-Advertiser Staff
POSTED: 05:31 a.m. HST, Feb 22, 2011

A man in his 40s was seriously injured when a boat’s propeller cut him in waters between Mahukona and Kapaa Park, the Hawaii County Fire Department said.

The man was swimming with a friend about 11 a.m. Monday when a boat hit him and knocked him unconscious, the fire department said.

People in the boat pulled the injured man aboard and headed back to Mahukona Pier. The man was barely breathing, with lacerations from the boat’s propeller to his head, shouders and arms, the fire department said.

The fire department got the call at 11:10 a.m. A department helicopter flew the swimmer to North Hawaii Hospital.

----------------

Update: Swimmer dies after being hit by boat's propellers
Posted: Feb 21, 2011 9:37 PM Updated: Feb 22, 2011 8:12 PM

BIG ISLAND (HawaiiNewsNow) - A 53-year old Big Island man died Monday after he was struck by a boat's propellers at about 11 a.m. Monday in the water between Mahukona and Kappa park in the North Kohala area on the Big Island.

The victim has been identified. He suffered multiple lacerations to head and arms when the boat hit him about 300 yards offshore, knocking him unconscious.

People on the boat pulled victim from the water took him to Mahukona pier. He was then flown to North Hawaii Hospital by helicopter and pronounced dead at 3 p.m.

An autopsy has been requested to determine the exact cause of death. The Department of Land and Natural Resources, which has jurisdiction, will continue the investigation.


BARDID: HI-2011-0002
Date: 2011-07-05 00:00:00
State: HI
NameOfBodyOfWater: PAPAIKOU
NearestCityTown: PAPAIKOU
County: HAWAII
WaterConditions: UNKNOWN
Wind: UNKNOWN
Visibility: UNKN
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: GROUNDING
RedactedNarrative:
No sign of missing boater after two days
SOURCE: hawaii247.com
DATE:11Jul11

	Fire/rescue crews and Coast Guard personnel spent a second day of scouring shorelines and waters north of Hilo in search of fisherman.  The 80-year-old is missing from his 24-foot vessel, which was found Saturday run aground on the shoreline below Koae Road in Papaikou.

	Victim left Hilo Tuesday (July 5) on a fishing trip and had not been in contact with friends or family since Thursday (July 7). Victim was reported overdue at 4 p.m. Saturday prompting a search with the Fire Department's Chopper One, which spotted the vessel aground late Saturday evening in the area of Papaikou.
	The Fire Department on Monday used its rescue boat from Waiakea Fire Station and Chopper One to search for Victim. Divers experienced poor visibility in and around the area of the grounded vessel. 

	A surface search with the rescue boat up to two miles north, south and oceanside of the vessel was conducted with no signs of the missing boater.?Chopper One conducted a 200-square-mile search of the ocean without finding any clues.

The Coast Guard dispatched a HC-130 Hercules aircraft, an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter and the Coast Guard Cutter Kiska, which will continue searching through the night.

Anyone with information about Victim's whereabouts is urged to contact the Coast Guard Sector Honolulu office at (808) 842-2600.


BARDID: HI-2011-0008
Date: 2011-05-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:30:00
State: HI
NameOfBodyOfWater: ALA WAI HARBOR
NearestCityTown: HONOLULU
County: HONOLULU
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
ON 5/18/11 AT APPROX. 0930 HOURS VESSEL ONE WAS RETURNInG FROM A REQUIRED BUOY RUN AND EXPERIENCED AN ENGINE FAILURE COLLIDING WITH VESSEL 2


BARDID: HI-2011-0009
Date: 2011-06-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:45:00
State: HI
NameOfBodyOfWater: MAUNALUA BAY
NearestCityTown: HAWAII KAI
County: HONOLULU
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
THE VESSEL HIT A SANDBAR INSIDE OF THE CHANNEL.  THIs CAUSED LOSS OF STEERING AND WE WERE SUBSEQUENTLY BLOWN ONTO THE REEF.

Sailboat stuck off Maunalua Bay Beach Park-SOURCE: KHON News Channel 2 (Hawaii)- DATE: 27Jun11
The owner of the sailboat purchased it over the weekend and was having the boat moved from Ala Wai harbor to Hawaii Kai. As of Monday morning the boat was still stuck about a quarter mile off Maunalua Bay Beach Park just inside Buoy 1A. According to officials, the operator of the boat took a wrong turn on their way to the pier. The U.S. Coast Guard was called in to rescue three people who were on the boat.


BARDID: HI-2011-0013
Date: 2011-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: HI
NameOfBodyOfWater: CAPE KUMUKAHI
NearestCityTown: KAPOHO
County: HAWAII
WaterConditions: UNKNOWN
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: UNKNOWN
Visibility: UNKN
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
06-07-11 HONOLULU, HI Big Island Teen Dies After Kayak Overturns kitv.com (06-07-11) A Big Island teen died after being swept away by waves while kayaking, fire officials said. Friends told Hawaii Co. firefighters they were kayaking about 1 mile south of the Kumukahi Lighthouse when their kayak overturned Tue. (06-07). The wave carried one of the teens to shore while a second teen was swept further out. A call for help was made around 1 p.m. Rescuers pulled the boy's body from the water about an hr. later.  His name has not been released. http://www.kitv.com/news/28158893/detail.html#ixzz1Oosx4AF2

Body of missing kayaker recovered
Posted: Jun 07, 2011 10:03 AM HST Updated: Jun 07, 2011 8:32 PM HST 

KEAAU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Family and friends are still trying to cope with the loss of a Keaau 16 year old who died in a kayaking accident on Monday.
The plan was to spend the beautiful summer day on shore near the Kumukahi lighthouse in Kapoho. His buddies went along. Somehow, they got hold of a kayak and decided to use it for fishing, but operator had never been kayaking before.
"They were trying to catch waves, and it capsized," says operator's dad, "and he got separated from his friends. His friend got stuck up on the rocks and couldn't get to operator."
Rescuers found him underwater - about a hundred yards offshore. On his Facebook page, friend, wrote, "I'm so, so, so, so, sorry, I couldn't save you, brah. Me and (friend) tried so hard, but the current and waves were just too strong."
"He had such a big heart. Had over 100 people at the hospital last night, just wanted to say goodbye to (operator) because he touched everybody," says his father.
The Keaau high school junior loved basketball, and his summer league coach at the Boys and Girls Club of the Big Island says the starting guard was all heart. operator's last game was Sunday. "He laid it all out there, and he told me he played 110%, and he did. I was so proud of him," says coach.
Another friend's Facebook message pays tribute to operator's love for the game. writes, "I hope they have computers in paradise, 'cause I really want you to log on. With your skills and basketball smartness, help me ... I dedicate every game, everytime I touch a ball, to you."
And dad tearfully adds that a day didn't go by without his son saying he loved his father. "Everyday. I mean, and he was like a macho boy. You know how you are, you're a teenager, you don't want people to go, 'Oh, you tell your dad you love him', but he didn't care 'cause he loved me."
Despite their sadness, his father insisted his son's basketball team continue with practice Tuesday - saying it's exactly what operator would have wanted.


BARDID: HI-2011-0014
Date: 2011-04-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:50:00
State: HI
NameOfBodyOfWater: KA IWI CHANNEL
NearestCityTown: WAIKIKI
County: HONOLULU
WaterConditions: UNKNOWN
Wind: UNKNOWN
Visibility: UNKN
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
RedactedNarrative:
DLNR/DOBOR OAHU DISTRICT MANAGER - I received a call this afternoon about 1:50pm stating that they were able to safely remove the grounded vessel at high tide today.  They counter weighed the vessel so that the keel would not touch any reef during the removal.  They were planning on taking the vessel to Keehi SBH, but plans changed shortly after that.  I received another phone call from the owner informing me that the vessel was taking on water at a high rate of speed and that they weren't able to keep up with the amount of water coming in so they were taking the vessel to deep water to sink it.  I informed him that he needed to speak with the USCG and he said that he did and that they didn't have an issue because all the hazmat and other materials were removed from the vessel.  They were planning on sinking it outside of the 3 mile mark which is out of the State's jurisdiction.  I asked the owner to contact me later to let me know the outcome and that he should keep in touch with the Coast Guard as well.


BARDID: HI-2011-0016
Date: 2011-10-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
State: HI
NameOfBodyOfWater: MAUNALUA BAY
NearestCityTown: HAWAII KAI
County: HONOLULU
WaterConditions: UNKNOWN
Wind: UNKNOWN
Visibility: UNKN
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: sinking
RedactedNarrative:
Search continues for missing fisherman off Oahu's south shore

HONOLULU - Coast Guard and Honolulu Fire Department crews continue to search for an overdue mariner aboard a 19-foot white and green pleasure craft reported overdue from a fishing trip off the southern coast of Oahu Sunday.

Victim, a 53-year-old local fisherman, reportedly went out on a fishing trip aboard his vessel Saturday. When he failed to return at sunset family members searched the Maunalua boat ramp in Hawaii Kai where they located his vehicle and boat trailer. He was then reported overdue to 911. 

The Honolulu Fire Department immediately notified Watchstanders in Sector Honolulu of the situation at 7:45 p.m. Saturday.  The crew of the 110-foot Coast Guard Cutter Kiska was diverted and an aircrew aboard an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter was launched from Air Station Barbers Point. A fire department helicopter and crew also searched Saturday. 

Two HC-130 Hercules airplanes from Air Station Barbers Point joined the search Sunday morning. One has returned to the air station and the other remains on scene with the Kiska.

Honnolulu Fire Department assets include the Air One helicopter and are scheduled to search from Makapuu Light to Barbers Point.  

To assist in the search, Coast Guard watchstanders are utilizing the Search and Rescue Optimal Planning System to determine the search area with the highest probability for locating Victim. SAROPS is a computer program which calculates environmental factors such as weather, wind speed and direction, current speed and direction and the size of the search object. From that data, a search area is calculated. In addition to SAROPS, the Hercules aircrew deployed a self-locating data marker buoy, which also calculates and measures currents to better assist search and rescue teams in coordinating their search patterns.

Coast Guard crews have searched from Hawaii Kai to Barbers Point, covering a total of 2,101 square miles in 17 hours.

For more information contact the 14th Coast Guard District public affairs office at 808-535-3230.


BARDID: HI-2011-0017
Date: 2011-09-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:50:00
State: HI
NameOfBodyOfWater: KA IWI CHANNEL
NearestCityTown: HAWAII KAI
County: HONOLULU
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: UNKNOWN
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
09-24-11 HONOLULU, HI Hawaii Kai man presumed dead after going overboard during fishing trip hawaiinewsnow.com (09-27-11) The children of a Hawaii Kai man are searching for answers after he failed to return from a fishing trip over the weekend. Victim, 57, was on his fishing boat with his new wife and 2 of their friends, when he somehow went overboard and couldn't be saved. Victim's children are stunned by the incident, saying he was an avid fisherman who knew the ocean well and was physically fit. He reportedly went overboard during a fishing trip about 13 mi. S. of Hawaii Kai Sat. (09-24). He was on his 40-ft. fishing boat, Ikaika, with his wife and friends for what began as a beautiful, calm journey to the Molokai Channel. Suddenly, they hooked a big mahi mahi. They heard him yell, looked up, and saw him hit the water. "I jumped in the water and then wife jumped in," one of the friends said. "subject kept telling me, 'Turn him over. Turn him over.' But each time I tried turning him over, I was kind of drowning myself. "I threw the lifejacket at first and he was unresponsive to that," the friend recalled. "Then I found a floating device. I tied a rope to that and I threw that out." But the women say the 2-4-ft. seas were simply too rough. The USCG arrived with a 45-ft. response boat, the 110-ft. cutter Galveston Island and an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter, and scoured 117 sq. mi. over a 10-hr. period before suspending the search. The CG is investigating and, on Mon. (09-26), questioned the women who were on board. Victim was not wearing a lifejacket. 

http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/story/15554875/hawaii-kai-man-presumed-dead-after-going-overboard-during-fishing-trip


BARDID: HI-2011-0018
Date: 2011-09-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:35:00
State: HI
NameOfBodyOfWater: WAIKIKI
NearestCityTown: HONOLULU
County: HONOLULU
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
AccidentEvent3: SINKING
RedactedNarrative:
HONOLULU-  A sailing yacht that caught fire about a mile off Waikiki Thursday afternoon is now 800 feet below the Pacific Ocean.  The fire was seen by hundreds if not thousands of people along Oahu’s South Shore.

Two people were about an hour into a leisurely cruise after leaving the Waikiki Yacht Club when the 62 foot Keaoleleana caught fire.

The fire began below deck.  A fire extinguisher deployed by his son was not powerful enough to beat back the flames.

“Within about two minutes we were totally engulfed.”

 The father and son, both from Waikoloa on the Big Island, jumped into a life raft to escape the thick black smoke and intense heat from the flames. 

The fireboat Moku Ahi and a U.S. Coast Guard vessel both responded to the fire but could not save the vessel.  The ketch-style sailboat sank at about 3 p.m. without fire investigators getting a close look or being able to climb aboard.

Honolulu Fire Department spokesman Capt. said the first call for the fire came at 1:37 p.m. About an hour later the fire was extinguished and both men had been delivered to the Kewalo Small Boat Harbor courtesy the Snoopy V.  They suffered only minor scrapes and bruises.

“They had it under control,” said the captain of the Snoopy V.  “They had a life raft out and both of them had life jackets on, so they did good.”

The owner of the boat for the past ten years, estimated the Keaoleleana’s value at $1.8 million.  The sailboat was custom made and featured a teak-paneled Jacuzzi.  He said insurance on the vessel covers a maximum of $500,000.

The operator doesn’t know how the fire began but said the sailboat’s diesel engine was in neutral at the time, and he had recently replaced batteries on the vessel.

“It could've been a battery problem,” he speculated.  “Could've been a short.”

The U.S. Coast Guard could not say whether the hull of the sailboat would be raised off the ocean floor, but such an effort would likely be too expensive to be worth the effort.


BARDID: HI-2011-0020
Date: 2011-12-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:00:00
State: HI
NameOfBodyOfWater: KAENA POINT
NearestCityTown: WAIANAE
County: HONOLULU
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: UNKNOWN
Visibility: UNKN
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
AccidentCause2: HAZARDOUS WATERS
AccidentCause3: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
I received a phone call from USCG, who informed me that last night they got a call from an owner of a 20' fishing vessel stating that he was having engine problems while in Kaena Point Ocean waters.  He informed the USCG that a wave hit his vessel and caused it to overturn where he got hit on the head a few times from the hull while trying to get to shore.  Apparently he was close to shore all ready and was able to swim in.  The owner could not provide them with an HA # and said that he just purchased the vessel this past Monday and all of his paperwork was on the vessel.  He told the USCG that he does not have any insurance on the vessel. 

I have left a message for the owner, since the USCG provided me with his cell phone number, but he has not called me back as of yet.   The USCG did a fly by this morning and could not see a trace of the vessel but thought that maybe it was sunk in the surf.  

Finally spoke to the owner this afternoon.  He is definitely still suffering from some effects of the concussion he suffered during the accident.  We both had a very difficult time speaking with him since we can't seem to get a word in edge wise as he continues to ramble.

From what we can get, he bought the vessel on Monday from Lone Star Motors on the North Shore.  He didn't register the vessel nor did he get insurance.  He took the vessel out from the Waianae SBH and was out fishing last night.  While he was out, his motor died and he was trying to fix it but before he could, he got stuck in the large surf in the area and got tossed from the vessel when it overturned.  

According to him, the vessel (which is fiberglass) is supposedly in a million pieces on the rocks at the Point in Kaena.  There is 1 or 2 outboards that are laying on the rocks getting hit by the surf.   He is leaving tonight to go on vacation for a week with his family and then he is getting deployed to oversees for the military.  He says that he put all the money into buying the vessel and has no money to do anything.  

When I was able to get a word in, I tried to explain to him that since he is the owner of the vessel, he needs to take responsibility for the removing the damaged vessel's engines and pieces.  This only got him more agitated and he rambled more and more.  It would be extremely difficult to remove the pieces as we all know there is no vehicle access to the area.  

We won't be able to assess the situation today but perhaps sometime this weekend. 

Subject was able to finally get a hold of the wife of the owner and got some information.  Owner is in the Army and is a Staff Sgt. and his co-workers will be attempting to remove or move the outboard engines to a higher point on the rocks today.  Staff has all of their contact information and will be keeping in touch with them regarding the removal.   He will monitor the situation and has offered any assistance if need be.   The owner will be leaving tonight at 11:20pm to enjoy a vacation with the family before being shipped out.  The wife isn't happy that he spent all the money on the vessel and now they don't have money for their trip.....


BARDID: HI-2011-0024
Date: 2011-11-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:45:00
State: HI
NameOfBodyOfWater: MALA
NearestCityTown: LAHAINA
County: MAUI
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: HAZARDOUS WATERS
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
High winds caused vessel to be blown on shoreline while trying to moor at night. Eight foot hole at keel, rudder damage.


BARDID: HI-2011-0026
Date: 2011-12-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
State: HI
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAHAINA
NearestCityTown: LAHAINA
County: MAUI
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentEvent1: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
12-29-11 LAHAINA, HI Lahaina diver is killed by boat mauinews.com (12-30-11) A 60-y/o Lahaina man died after suffering critical injuries when he was accidentally struck by a 19-ft. recreational ski boat Thur. morning (12-29) in waters about 200 yds. off Hanakaoo Beach. Police identified the man who had been diving in the area. The man was taken by ambulance to Maui Mem. Med. Center with life-threatening injuries to his legs, said Maui FD spokesman. Lahaina engine and ladder companies responded along with an ocean safety officer aboard a personal watercraft to the 11:32 a.m. alarm. The ocean safety officer used the personal watercraft to bring the injured man to shore at 11:37 a.m. No dive flags were seen in the area where the man was hit, FD spokesman said. The privately owned boat was towed to Mala Wharf. Maui PD spokesman Lt.  said that Victim died at the hosp. Mahina Martin, race director with the Maui Co. Hawaiian Canoe Association, said Victim had been a canoe racing official for about 20 yrs., including at Maui Interscholastic League events. http://www.mauinews.com/page/content.detail/id/556682/Lahaina-diver-is-killed-by-boat.html?nav=10


BARDID: HI-2011-0027
Date: 2011-09-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
State: HI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Au Au Channel
NearestCityTown: Lahaina
County: Maui
WaterConditions: UNKNOWN
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: UNKNOWN
Visibility: UNKN
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: IMPROPER LOOKOUT
AccidentCause3: CONGESTED WATERS
AccidentEvent1: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
From article
A northern California man's left hand was partially severed after being struck by a boat off Maui. It is the latest in a string of incidents involving propeller injuries. Saturday's incident has ignited talk of mandating propeller guards.

Nearly a thousand swimmers took part in Monday's Labor Day Waikiki Roughwater swim. A handful of these athletes also competed in the Maui Channel swim from Lanai to Maui, where a 41-year-old man was hit by an escort boat about 200 yards off Kaanapali Beach. County officials say the 28-foot boat had drifted into a safe zone.

"Apparently he just was somebody yelled at him and he said oh I got to get out of here, made a turn hit one the swimmers almost hit the second one," said, the race director of the Waikiki Roughwater swim. "We have a couple of boats that are on the course but they're way outside, they're nowhere near the swimmers."


BARDID: HI-2011-0028
Date: 2011-07-04 00:00:00
State: HI
NameOfBodyOfWater: PACIFIC OCEAN
NearestCityTown: HONOLULU
County: HONOLULU
WaterConditions: UNKNOWN
Wind: UNKNOWN
Visibility: UNKN
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unseen water hazard
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Submerged Object
RedactedNarrative:
07/04/2011        Hawaii News Now 

4 Oregon boaters rescued near Oahu waters 

HONOLULU - A Coast Guard crew rescued four boaters from Oregon just 12 miles south of Oahu. According to officials, the boaters got stranded when their 30-foot sailboat struck debris and damaged their rudder. The boaters were about 665 miles southwest of San Diego at the time. A Hong Kong based cargo ship answered the distress call and brought them to the transfer points near the islands. The sailors and their pet cat then boarded the Coast Guard ship. The group is reported to be safe, but they had to abandon their sailboat.


BARDID: HI-2011-0029
Date: 2011-09-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
State: HI
NameOfBodyOfWater: KALIHI CHANNEL
NearestCityTown: HONOLULU
County: HONOLULU
WaterConditions: UNKNOWN
Wind: UNKNOWN
Visibility: UNKN
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
09/17/2011 HONOLULU, HI 

Missing jet skier found khon2.com (09-17-11) The search for a missing jet skier Sat. night (09-17) has a happy ending. The USCG spotted the man alive in the water near the Keehi Boat Ramp. He had been floating for several hrs. with a lifejacket on. Officials say the man, who's in his late 20's, lost control of his jet ski and ended up in the water and didn't know how to swim.

NOTE: No status available to determine if the vessel was lost or recovered.


BARDID: HI-2012-0001
Date: 2012-01-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:15:00
State: HI
NameOfBodyOfWater: ALALAKEIKI CHANNEL
NearestCityTown: KIHEI
County: MAUI
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
January 25, 2012 3:29:53 PM HST 
Coast Guard, Maui rescue crews search for kayaker 
HONOLULU -- Rescue personnel from the Coast Guard and Maui Fire Department are searching for a 55 year-old kayaker missing near Kalepolepo Beach Park, Maui Wednesday.
The kayaker has grey hair and blue eyes. His kayak was found approximately 200 yards off the beach park and confirmed to be the kayak by a neighbor.
The Coast Guard currently has an MH-65 Dolphin rescue helicopter crew from Air Station Barbers Point, the Coast Guard Cutter Kiska crew, home ported in Hilo, Hawaii and a 45-foot Response Boat-Medium crew from Coast Guard Station Maui, all searching for victim.
Maui County Fire Department personnel contacted the Coast Guard's Sector Honolulu Command Center at approximately 12:15 p.m. to request assistance with the search.
The Coast Guard suspended its search for a missing kayaker near Kalepolepo Beach Park, Maui at 6:18 p.m. Thursday.
Coast Guard and Coast Guard Auxiliary crews covered a total of 272 square miles during the search for 55-year-old. 
“Our decision to suspend the search was not made easily,” said an Operations Specialist at Sector Honolulu. “We took into account the probability of survival, weather, drift and other data. Ultimately the decision to suspend, pending any new information, was made this evening. We offer our thoughts and prayers to friends and family during this difficult time.”


BARDID: HI-2012-0002
Date: 2012-01-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: HI
NameOfBodyOfWater: ALA WAI CHANNEL
NearestCityTown: HONOLULU
County: HONOLULU
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
01-25-12 HONOLULU, HI Sailboat Runs Aground Off Magic Island kitv.com (01-25-12) A salvage removal company has been hired to remove a 35-ft. fiberglass sailboat, "FSOW," that ran aground about 2 p.m. Wed. (01-25) on the rocks off Magic Island. The vessel's owner, who had a temporary mooring permit at Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor, was in the harbor entrance channel when the engine lost power, and the boat went aground. In addition to the vessel owner, there was a male passenger and a dog aboard. The owner sustained scratches and was taken to a hosp. for observation. The man also sustained scratches but did not go to the hosp. The dog was reported in good condition. The vessel had aboard about 2 gal. of fuel in a portable container which will be removed. No fluids were released.

According to the Dept. of Land and Natural Resources' Oahu boating district manager, the vessel had insurance and the insurance company hired the salvage boat to immediately begin removal of the vessel. This work is anticipated to possibly take 3-4 days. http://www.kitv.com/r/30301598/detail.html


BARDID: HI-2012-0003
Date: 2012-01-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
State: HI
NameOfBodyOfWater: KANEOHE BAY
NearestCityTown: KANEOHE
County: HONOLULU
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel swamping 1/25/12 11:00 AM
Kaneohe Bay between Kapapa Island and Chinaman's Hat at the surfline or breakers.
HA 8381 H -= Two outboards 70 hp  & 20 hp Evinrude - hull is fiberglass with aluminum frame & wood floors.
Owner took six people out for free diving to spear fish with his 26' pontoon boat stored at a private residence. At 11:00 AM after a second dive the owner noticed the port side pontoon listing so he inspected and found he was taking on water and proceeded to bail it out.  He was unable to control the water and at that point he distributed the PFDS to his passengers.  He stated he had 20 life preservers. At 12:30 PM he and another person started to swim for the Sandbar while another pair swam for Kapapa Island to get help as the vessel was adrift. The others remained on the pontoon which was upright but swamped and drifting out to sea due to the southerly wind.  Owner found some boaters on the sandbar who called for help .
As of 8:30 AM this morning 1/26/12 Coast Guard reported the vessel adrift 1 mile East of Kualoa Beach Park.
Owner says he had three anchors aboard but does not remember if they were tied to the hull.
Owner attempted to recover the vessel this morning at 8:00 AM but was not successful but he will make another attempt tomorrow weather permitting.
Update on overturned vessel near Kualoa:
HFD Capt. called me yesterday afternoon and last night to update me on the overturned vessel.  From what he was able to find out, there were 7 people on a 26' metal pontoon off of Chinaman's hat.  There were 5 divers in the water and 2 people on the pontoon.  One side of the pontoon was taking on water and before they knew it, the vessel became swamped and overturned.  There were no life jackets on board the vessel and all of the cell phones they had were submerged once the vessel swamped.  Everyone final did make it to land safely one way or another.  According to Captain, he talked to someone on the vessel and found out that the vessel was not registered, even though it had a motor.  No one wanted to talk about who the owner was or where he was.  The person claimed the boat was kept on a trailer at an address in Kaneohe.  
Capt. was concerned because it seemed like the persons weren't planning on returning to the scene to recover the vessel, but to only recover some diving gear.  He said that the vessel was about 200 yards off of Chinaman's hat and in line with Kipapa Island.  I'm going to follow up this morning to see if he has heard anything. 
The vessel is not in the same place and the owner has looked around the area.  For now, we aren't doing anything.  with the winds, it's possible the vessel was headed out towards Midway Island.  The USCG has put out a notice to mariners so hopefully boaters will keep an eye out for it.


BARDID: HI-2012-0004
Date: 2012-05-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:30:00
State: HI
NameOfBodyOfWater: NORTH SHORE
NearestCityTown: HAIKU
County: MAUI
WaterConditions: Very Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
RedactedNarrative:
On May 3, 2012, my vessel HA2675D was driving from a recreational fishing trip.  At about 10:30 p.m. we were side swiped by a rough (sic) wave.  The boat began listing on the right side.  Once the boat was listing the very next wave capsized the vessel.  The incident occured about 1 mile out to sea.  The vessel sunk right after it capsized to (sic) fast to radio for help.


BARDID: HI-2012-0005
Date: 2012-05-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
State: HI
NameOfBodyOfWater: BARBER'S POINT
NearestCityTown: EWA
County: HONOLULU
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
RedactedNarrative:
Last night about 8pm, we had a 35' catamaran (HA 7792 E) ground on the beach near Barber's Point Beach Park.  The vessel was on the rocks last night but has made it's way onto the beach.  There is a 5' hole in one of the hulls of the vessel, and there is a bunch of debris that is sitting on the beach and in the water near the shoreline.  The owner has been mooring without a permit at the Keehi SBH and had left the harbor sometime in the beginning of May.  He does not have any insurance on the vessel. There is no leaking of oil or fuel at this time. USCG is on scene from last night.  They have spoken to the owner and he tried to work with Vessel Assist to remove the vessel, but the owner does not have any money to pay for the removal.  Subject went out to assess the situation this morning and said that the vessel is completely destroyed.  My letter gives him until 8pm on Sunday night to remove the vessel.  I have also attempted to contact the owner, but he has not returned my calls.  We will start getting quotes from contractors today in preparation for us to remove the vessel starting on Monday, May 14, 2012. subject will be securing any items that may be floating around the vessel and tying lines on the vessel so that the vessel does not move back out to sea during a high tide.  I will continue to make attempts to reach the owner throughout today. I'll update as necessary.


BARDID: HI-2012-0006
Date: 2012-06-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:45:00
State: HI
NameOfBodyOfWater: WAIANAE COAST
NearestCityTown: WAIANAE
County: HONOLULU
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
I ANCHORED MY VESSEL OFFSHORE AND PADDLED TO SHORE WITH MY KAYAK AND TWO YOUNGER SONS.  WE WERE ALL ON THE BEACH FOR A WHILE, WHEN I NOTICE MY SAILBOAT HAD BROKEN AWAY FROM ITS MOORING AND WAS DRIFTING TO SHORE, AS SOON AS I GOT ON MY SAILBOAT, I STARTED IT UP AND BEGAN STEERING MY STERN AWAY FROM SHORE, WHEN I REALIZED, I WASN'T GOING TO BE ABLE TO CLEAR THE REEF, I TURNED MY SAILBOAT INWARD TOWARD THE SHORE, RATHER THAN RUNNING MY SAILBOAT ONTO THE REEF, NOT KNOWING HOW UNFORGIVING THE WAVES WERE IN THIS AREA.


BARDID: HI-2012-0007
Date: 2012-02-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:00:00
State: HI
NameOfBodyOfWater: HEEIA BAY
NearestCityTown: KEAUHOU
County: HAWAII
WaterConditions: Very Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
victim died in a recreational paddling accident this morning between Keauhou Bay and He'ia Bay.  Victim was a 66 year old, retired dentist from Gallatin, Tennessee who really enjoyed paddling and will be remembered for his quick wit and love of the water.  The M,W,F paddlers were in a double hull that got caught in a rogue wave outside the bay, hulied, and re-righted itself in the  next wave.  Other paddlers sustained minor injuries and scrapes.


BARDID: HI-2012-0008
Date: 2012-02-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:15:00
State: HI
NameOfBodyOfWater: OLUWALU
NearestCityTown: LAHAINA
County: MAUI
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
DOBOR ACCOUNT:A 29-foot recreational sailing vessel went aground (off Hekili Pt., Olowalu) south of Lahaina, Maui Monday. The vessel (Lucky Lady?), was found grounded at 11:15 a.m. The vessel is registered in Hawaii and bears the following Hull Identification Number: HA4201E. The Coast Guard and local law enforcement officials are attempting to contact the last known registrant, also trying to determine if the subject is in distress. / I have requested Lahaina staff to see if Cates International is interested in providing a quote for the removal of the vessel Little Lady at Oluwalu. / 1) Olowalu Lucky LadyI tried to post the notice to remove the grounded vessel today.  Too deep to walk to.  I cut my ankle and leg on coral attempting. I will have DOCARE post the vessel tomorrow. This one is going to be a problem.  I think the owner sold it, did not do a transfer.  The person who was living on the vessel will probably not come forward. It is not insured, and is in a difficult location for salvage. Little Lady from Olowalu removed on Saturday 2/25.
HONOLULU – The Coast Guard’s search for the owner of a grounded sailboat in Maui has been suspended after he was located safely ashore. The search for the subject was initiated after his 29-foot recreational sailing vessel, the Little Lady, was found aground south of Lahaina, Maui Monday morning. Coast Guardsmen in Sector Honolulu were able to contact a friend of the owner, who reported the subect was not in distress. Pacific Environmental Corporation has been hired to assess and remove any quantity of hazardous material found aboard the vessel.


BARDID: HI-2012-0009
Date: 2012-02-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:30:00
State: HI
NameOfBodyOfWater: PACIFIC OCEAN
NearestCityTown: HILO
County: HAWAII
WaterConditions: Very Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Sail Dismasting
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
RedactedNarrative:
3 survive after sail boat sinks in the Pacific
HONOLULU – The Coast Guard coordinated the rescue of two adults and one child aboard a disabled sailboat which sank 280 miles northeast of Hilo, Hawaii Wednesday. 
The crew of the 38-foot sailboat Liahona contacted the Coast Guard Cutter Kiska Tuesday at 5:26 p.m. after becoming disabled in seas of 6-to-13 feet and winds of 34 mph. The vessel reportedly suffered damage to its top forestay and it’s engine overheated. The crew attempted to rig a makeshift sail but completely lost its mast in the extreme conditions. 
Coast Guard Joint Rescue Coordination Center Honolulu contacted the 800-foot container ship Horizon Reliance to request assistance under the Automated Mutual Assistance Vessel Rescue Program. The Horizon Reliance was 149 miles northeast of the Liahona’s location.          
At 1:30 a.m. Wednesday morning the Horizon Reliance reached the disable vessel. As the Horizon Reliance approached the vessel a swell caused the sailboat to capsize and sink, throwing the three passengers into the sea. 
The Horizon Reliance maneuvered and lowered a Jacobs’s ladder to conduct the rescue. A 29-year-old man was rescued at 2:30 a.m. by the crew of the Horizon Reliance, but the others, a 32-year-old man and 9-year-old boy, drifted away. Both were rescued at 3:20 am. All passengers aboard the sailboat were wearing lifejackets with strobe lights, which enabled rescuers to keep them in sight. 
All three rescued are reportedly in good condition and will return to Honolulu Friday aboard the Horizon Reliance. 
The Liahona was traveling from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico to Hilo.


BARDID: HI-2012-0011
Date: 2012-08-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
State: HI
NameOfBodyOfWater: KEEHI LAGOON
NearestCityTown: HONOLULU
County: HONOLULU
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 2 slowed to a speed of approx. 30-35 MPH.  Due to operator inattention, vessel 1 struck the back of vessel 2 and its operator at approx 42-48 MPH.  Assessment based on HPD report 12-285707.    
Paramedics took a 16 year-old girl to the hospital in critical condition, and a 20 year-old man in serious condition.
Both were part of two separate tour groups with Aloha Jet Ski.
Witnesses say the male jet skiier ran into the girl on her jet ski, striking the back of her head.
"We was heading on out, I didn't see the initial impact - but she was face down in the water and the dad was in distress trying to go over and flip her over. And we got out and we was out there for 5 minutes, when we came back in and she was on the boat not moving and the 20 year old guy was bleeding from his forehead," says Witness.
"There were jet skis floating all over, so I helped the guy get them to the raft and he told me there was a collision out there and the girl was unconscious in the water, and when I came back all the emergency workers were here," points out Witness.
owner of Aloha Jet Ski says, "It was a terrible thing I witnessed. (The 16 year-old girl) is very very hurt and the only concern I had was bringing her to get medical attention." He shut down the business for the day and was heading to the hospital to make sure the young woman was okay.
The Department of Land and Natural Resources is investigating whether the two were in a designated zone for jetski activity.


BARDID: HI-2012-0012
Date: 2012-05-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:17:00
State: HI
NameOfBodyOfWater: ALENUIHAHA CHANNEL
NearestCityTown: KOHALA
County: HAWAII
WaterConditions: Very Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
05-26-12 KOHALA, HI Kayakers rescued after being blown three miles off the Kohala Coast  hawaii247.com (05-26-12) Fire/rescue crews responded to a 12:17 p.m. alarm Sat. (05-26) for a report of missing kayakers off the Kohala coastline. A 29 y/o woman and an eight y/o girl were last seen in a kayak about 200 yds. offshore in rough surf with NE winds blowing at 20-35 mph with gusts to 45 mph or more. The trade winds and heavy ocean whitecaps made it impossible to spot the kayakers from shore. Two FD helicopters joined the search and the kayakers were found 3 mi. offshore near the windline by Chopper One just S. of the spot they were last seen. A fire/rescue specialist dropped into the water and helped the kayakers into a Billy Pugh rescue net. The girl and woman were flown to shore. Neither kayaker had injuries. The Nat'l. Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a small craft advisory for all Hawaiian waters due to the strong trade winds. http://www.hawaii247.com/2012/05/26/kayakers-rescued-after-being-blown-three-miles-off-the-kohala-coast/


BARDID: HI-2012-0013
Date: 2012-06-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:49:00
State: HI
NameOfBodyOfWater: KA IE IE WAHO CHANNEL
NearestCityTown: HALEIWA
County: OAHU
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
06/22/2012	Incident Summary: JRCC received notification from Sector Honolulu of a mariner who fell overboard and was recovered unresponsive by crewmen aboard the 29 foot recreational fishing boat LADY IDA 14 miles north of Haleiwa. The crew aboard the LADY IDA informed the Coast Guard that the mariner had no vital signs and remained unresponsive as they conducted CPR. JRCC assumed SMC and launched MH6577 from ASBP. Coast Guard flight surgeon was consulted. The captain aboard the commercial vessel SEEKER trained in CPR also rendered assistance, but the mariner remained unresponsive and had no vital signs. After further discussions with the crew, it was determined that CPR had been administered for more than 30 mins and the patient was not responsive. Based on this report, the flight surgeon recommended not conducting a MEDEVAC. JRCC stood down HELO per Flight Surgeon recommendation. SMC briefed NOK onboard the P/C LADY IDA and recommended the vessel proceed to port. JRCC coordinated with fire/EMS to support the crew once they arrived in port. JRCC was notified that the mariner was deceased by a family member. SMC called and spoke with the family to offer support and left his contact information in case they wanted to talk with the CG.


BARDID: HI-2012-0015
Date: 2012-08-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:40:00
State: HI
NameOfBodyOfWater: KA IE IE WAHO CHANNEL
NearestCityTown: HALEIWA
County: OAHU
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
RedactedNarrative:
08/13/2012	08-13-12 OAHU, HI Seven rescued after sailboat sinks off Kaena Point staradvisor.com (08-13-12) The USCG rescued 7 people after their yacht sank 29 miles off of Kaena Point early Mon. (08-13). The CG received a mayday call and distress signal from an emergency radio beacon from the 30-ft. Cowabunga. The yacht's captain reported that the sailboat began taking on water at about 12:40 a.m. while sailing to Oahu after a weekend race to Kauai. The Cowabunga was returning to Oahu after participating in Friday's Kauai Channel Race from Kaneohe Yacht Club to Nawiliwili,  sailing director at the Kaneohe Yacht Club. All 7 people on board the Cowabunga abandoned ship and went into the water with life jackets. All were experienced mariners. No one was injured. A 45-ft. response boat from Oahu, 47-ft. motor life boat from Kauai, and the 110-ft. cutter Galveston Island responded along with an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter and C-130 from Barbers Point. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ship Oscar Elton Sette also diverted to assist. The helicopter arrived on scene first, lowered a rescue swimmer with a life raft and lifted four of the mariners into the aircraft at about 1:50 a.m. They were flown to Lihue Airport. The 3 remaining crewmembers waited in the life raft. The motor life boat arrived on scene at about 3:43 a.m. and took them and the rescue swimmer back to Nawiliwili Harbor. Three of the crew members traveled to Oahu and 4 remained on Kauai, where the American Red Cross Hawaii chapter found them hotel rooms, said  the Red Cross' manager of response and preparedness. The Red Cross is working on getting the 4 remaining crew members to Oahu today. http://www.staradvertiser.com/news/breaking/165989196.html


BARDID: HI-2012-0017
Date: 2012-10-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:25:00
State: HI
NameOfBodyOfWater: SUICIDE CHANNEL
NearestCityTown: HONOLULU
County: HONOLULU
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
On 10/12/12 at 7:25pm, vessel, HA 7880 G, a 21' open motorboat grounded near Suicide Channel at the Keehi SBH.  There were 4 people on the vessel at the time.  HFD responded and had to helicopter out 3 of the people and HFD was able to assist the owner in pulling the vessel off of the reef by 10:30pm that night.
HONOLULU FIRE DEPARTMENT INCIDENT SUMMARY: 
Fire Boat Moku Ahi immediately responded via telephone call from fire Dispatch to search for boaters in distress outside of Keehi Lagoon. Upon arrival at Keehi channel Fire Boat was instructed to provide lighting as a visual aid for the rescue of boaters who had run aground on the reef. Fire Boat assisted Coast Guard in communications with Rescue 1. Fire Boat was released from the scene when the boaters were transported to staging area of Keehi command. Fire Boat available.
USCG boat and R1 boat could not get in close enough to remove stranded boaters. Requested A01 to assist. Oversaw operation to remove stranded boaters from their boat to shore. Moved and re-established CP from Keehi Boat Harbor east to UH boat ramp. A01 removed 3 of the 4 stranded boaters from boat to CP utilizing R01 personnel. After those 3 persons were removed boat floated free from reef.  USCG boat able to get tow rope aboard and towed craft to UH boat ramp. Q3 I took 3 personnel from UH boat ramp back to Keehi Boat ramp to retrieve their car. Released Fireboat from incident. Once all 4 of the stranded boaters were ashore and they had declined medical attention, notified Fire Dispatch that situation was secured.


BARDID: HI-2012-0019
Date: 2012-11-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
State: HI
NameOfBodyOfWater: KANEOHE BAY
NearestCityTown: KANEOHE
County: HONOLULU
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
We have another vessel that went aground about midnight in Kaneohe waters near the sandbar.  This one is a 40' wooden sampan named "BOOM BOOM", Doc. No. 502593 and hailed from Ko Olina.  It grounded on the reef near the sandbar.  The owner was supposed to come in this morning to get a temporary mooring permit in anchorage area "B".  The owner possibly has State Farm Insurance and I have left a message for him to call me.  I have two people going out to take some photos of the vessel.  We do not know if there has been a fuel release or not but the vessel does have twin diesel engines.  Update: 11/8/12  Kaneohe vessel - the vessel still remains on the reef in Kaneohe.  I also prepped a letter informing the owner that he has until November 9, 2012 at 10:00am to remove the vessel.  I spoke to Parker Marine last night and they never heard back from the owner about working a contract to remove it.  I also spoke to the USCG this morning, who is going out this morning to get an update on the vessel and I have continued to ask them to Federalize the vessel so that they can remove the fuel that is on board.  We are getting conflicting stories on how much diesel fuel is on board. It is reported to be between 30 to 70 gallons of diesel.  I will be meeting up with them this morning at Heeia Kea and I will be posting that notice on the vessel.  The USCG got a call from the previous owner of the vessel which is Boom Boom Sportfishing, LLC.  They are concerned because they weren't paid the monies for the vessel when they originally sold the vessel and the vessel sold again to the current person, who is.  He has not registered or documented the vessel and there may be a lienholder on the vessel, which may be Boom Boom Sportfishing, LLC.  I am still trying to sort that out, but that won't stop us from protecting the reef and having it removed. 

 vessel approached the harbor on the wrong side of the channel marker and grounded on the reef.  Operator claimed he was instructed to approach the harbor with the red, lighted channel marker on his port side.


BARDID: HI-2012-0020
Date: 2012-12-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:34:00
State: HI
NameOfBodyOfWater: HONOLUA BAY
NearestCityTown: KAPALUA
County: MAUI
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Sudden medical condition
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
CG45613 responded to a call from vessel HENAKAI (D521873, 38.4 foot passenger vessel) about a passenger that had a head injury. We arrived on scene and sent EMT qualified on board to assess the injury of the patient. The patient had a 1.5" laceration to the frontal region of the scalp and 2" laceration on the parietal region of the scalp. Patient said he was 51 years old and is diabetic. Patient said he didn't have any other pain beside his head and had feeling and movement in his extremities. He was alert and oriented (x3) but he didn't remember the events leading up to the accident or directly after. EMT applied direct pressure to the wounds and also applied a cervical spine collar. He was strapped and immobilized to the medical evacuation board. One of the other passengers said the patient fell from the fly bridge of the vessel , about ten feet, and hit his head on the fisherman's fighting chair and hit the deck. After obtaining Flight Surgeon permission we transferred the patient to the 45613 and made way to Lahaina Harbor where EMS were pier side. Once 45613 arrived at Lahaina Harbor, the patient was transferred to EMS.
The accident occurred when Hinatea owner began having a seizure while climbing down the ladder from the fly bridge.  The seizure caused him to fall off the ladder onto the port aft deck. The subject was still seizing with convulsions and foam was coming out of his mouth for at least five minutes while on the port aft deck.  The US Coast Guard was contacted for assistance. 


BARDID: HI-2012-0021
Date: 2012-08-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:50:00
State: HI
NameOfBodyOfWater: KALEPOLEPO
NearestCityTown: KIHEI
County: MAUI
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Improper anchoring
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
DOBOR received a report early yesterday evening  that a sailboat Velero was dragging its anchor in Kihei in front of the Whale Sanctuary headquarters. This morning the vessel had reached its present position, lying at a 45 degree angle on its port (left) side on coral reef in shallow water in the same general location. The Coast Guard responded to remove diesel fuel from the vessel.  There is a hole in the hull.  He has no insurance. He may own another vessel. 
If after 24 hours the owner has not take steps to remove it from the coral,  DOBOR will step in to get  a salvage company to begin removing the vessel.
DLNR DIVISION OF AQUATIC RESOURCES - 
We just got back from looking at the grounded sailboat in Kihei.  attached is a google image showing where the boat is and where the edge of the shallow reef is, and a picture (sorry, not a very good one).  The boat is currently 230 yards in from the edge of the shallow reef, and about 320 yards from shore.  The coral reef that the boat grounded on is composed of large mounds of lobe coral and large spur and grove coral reef.  The corals are not very healthy with the live coral being very patchy throughout the area around the sailboat, but the spur and grove structure is very elaborate with deep channels and large mounds of coral and/or coral skeletons. The high level of dead corals in the area is most likely the result of heavy sedimentation along that section of the coastline (The water is almost always very murky).  I snorkeled the area but was not able to see much in the way of coral damage because of very murky conditions.  It appears to me that the boat found a channel that it drifted into shore along.  I imagine, that a very careful salvage operation which used float bags to keep the boat on its side and provide stability while it is carefully guided back offshore would be the best plan.  It would be very difficult to guide it further into shore since the water gets very shallow in that area.  Also, I think any effort to cut it up in place would be difficult since the water is pretty rough in the area.  Hopefully a salvage can be initiated as soon to avoid the situation from becoming any worse.
To ALL Interested Maritime Salvage Companies;
DLNR DBOR Maui District has a vessel aground off the southern coastal area of Maui know as KALEPOLEPO in the Kihei District.  The vessel is a USCG Documented vessel named VELERO, document no. 910098.

According to the Document information, VELERO is a double masted sailboat of unknown type.  The vessels length listed at 48.8 ft, hull depth 9.7 ft, and the beam at 13.2 ft..  Looking at the bowsprits the LOA should be at least 50 - 52 ft..  The hull material is cement and gross tonnage listed at 23 tons.  
Maui DAR Marine Biologist advised that the vessel is currently laying on it's port-side on the reef in about 3 ft of water.  The vessel is surrounded by coral of different type, species and locations.  GPS location as LAT  20' 45.824  N, LONG  156' 27.728 W.  Further, that the reef and coral extends seaward and Westward toward LONG  156' 27.760  W.


BARDID: HI-2012-0022
Date: 2012-10-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: HI
NameOfBodyOfWater: KEEHI LAGOON
NearestCityTown: HONOLULU
County: HONOLULU
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
RedactedNarrative:
On 10/13/12 at 1:00pm, vessel, HA 4952 G, a 30' sailing vessel grounded near channel marker #6 at the Keehi SBH.  One person was on the vessel at the time.  There was no hazmat aboard the vessel.  Spoke to the owner, who has Progressive Insurance.  He was working with Vessel Assist to remove the vessel, if the insurance company would cover it.  The policy only covers liability to others, so he isn't sure whether or not it will cover the removal.  I will be talking to the insurance company this morning.  Currently, the vessel has moved closer to shore near Channel marker #8 and it is sitting on it's side.


BARDID: HI-2012-0023
Date: 2012-08-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
State: HI
NameOfBodyOfWater: KEEHI LAGOON
NearestCityTown: HONOLULU
County: HONOLULU
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Update on the 35' grounded sailing vessel (HA 7378 A) from Friday night.  The owner who is employed by the USCG, has Progressive Insurance and has secured Parker Marine to remove the vessel from the ocean waters.  The vessel's starboard side is completely caved in and the keel broke off in a 10' hole surrounded by jagged rocks.  The vessel has now moved all the way in the surf zone with the landmark being the middle of Sand Island park.  subject and I were able to go all the way to the end of the keehi waters past the fishing village and, we could barely see it in the surf.  Once the owner has signed a contract with Parker Marine, they will start the removal.


BARDID: HI-2012-0024
Date: 2012-06-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:50:00
State: HI
NameOfBodyOfWater: HANALEI BAY
NearestCityTown: HANALEI
County: KAUAI
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On Tues., 6/5/12, at approx. 5:50 p.m., one (or more) of four Namolokama O'Hanalei Canoe Club 45' racing canoes (crewed by 24 Namolokama O'Hanalei Club paddlers) collided with the transom of my sailboat (HokuLe'a), which was resting at anchor on it's mooring in Hanalei Bay, resulting in significant damage below my stern waterline. The canoes were participating in one of their Mon. - Thurs. afternoon training sessions, in which they often race around Hanalei Bay, using the moored recreational and commercial boats as "rounding buoys" - frequently passing at "race pace" speed, only a foot or two away from the moored boats. Despite numerous requests to the paddlers to maintain a courteous distance from my boat (and all of the other boats) at anchor, my requests were ignored and the situation continued - unabated. Approx. one month ago (5/12), I proposed and was granted a private meeting with the Namolokama Club President expressing my concern for the potentially unsafe and unquestionably disrespectful behavior of the club paddlers when practicing in Hanalei Bay, and respectfully requesting the clubs cooperation in resolving this issue before the inevitable collision occurred. He was very cooperative and it is my understanding that the subject was brought up immediately, at a club meeting - instructing the club paddlers to remain a safe distance from the moored boats.  The result of that meeting was, unfortunately, that the canoes came as close as possible. On the afternoon of the collision with my boat, all four of Namolokama's canoes, in single file, passed from bow to stem, parallel to the port side of my hull, at "race pace", less than one foot away from my topsides, then turned sharply to port as they passed my stern - "clipping" my transom in the process. I was on board my boat at the time, and clearly witnessed the event - so there is no question as to what happened and who the responsible parties were. The paddlers continued without stopping. Make no mistake, this was NOT an unavoidable collision. This is clearly the result of careless (13-244-7) and reckless (13-244-80) operation on the part of the Namolokama paddlers, in violating the speed and proximity restrictions (13-256-39) (13-244-9) specified in the DLNR/DOBOR Administrative Rules. There is no "grey area" in respect to interpretation of the Administrative Rules. They are very clear and specific.


BARDID: HI-2012-0025
Date: 2012-08-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:00:00
State: HI
NameOfBodyOfWater: POKAI BAY
NearestCityTown: WAIANAE
County: HONOLULU
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
There was a 23' sailing vessel that grounded in Pokai Bay sometime on Saturday night. USCG called me on Sunday to inform me of the situation.  The vessel, HA 0934 C, was illegally moored at the Waianae SBH as there was a possible sale of the vessel a long time ago.  We are posting the notice addressed to the last known registered owner of the vessel.  Someone else apparently took the vessel for a joy ride from the harbor and grounded it.  There is no insurance on the vessel. There is no pollutants on board but I will be issuing out a request to all contractors to provide us with a  bid to remove the vessel.  If the vessel stays where it is, and the surf gets larger, it will break up and cause debris to come to shore and endanger the public. 8/21/12- Vessel was removed by harbor staff this morning.  The vessel is sitting in our lot in the Waianae SBH.


BARDID: HI-2012-0026
Date: 2012-11-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
State: HI
NameOfBodyOfWater: WAIANAE
NearestCityTown: WAIANAE
County: HONOLULU
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
we have a 36' grounded vessel out in Waianae that grounded on 11/05/12. There is no insurance on it.  As of last night, it was still aground.  I will have subject check on it this morning to see if it has been removed yet.  USCG called last night to say that the community was concerned about the owner trying to remove the vessel via land and dragging it on the reef (if there was reef there. It was vessel owner who contracted and paid for removal of vessel.
We show the original name of the vessel to be NANI GIRL II, HIN VEG36010M74F, and 34.9 feet.  Two people were on board the vessel at the time of the grounding.  Neither were injured.  Apparently the vessel has been renamed as NANI G II, but that is not the current name on the Certificate of Documentation just issued on 11/02/2012.


BARDID: HI-2012-0027
Date: 2012-12-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:00:00
State: HI
NameOfBodyOfWater: KEEHI LAGOON
NearestCityTown: HONOLULU
County: HONOLULU
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
AM Last Friday evening at about 10pm, I received a call from the USCG informing me that there was a 53' grounded sailing vessel off of Sand Island Park.(location was wrong...see below for correct location)  According to what I found out via the Vessel Registration website, the vessel, HA 6813 H, was a regular tenant at the Keehi SBH.  HFD removed a few people from the vessel on Friday night and there was no hazmat released into the water. Over the weekend, I attempted to contact the owner numerous times but was unsuccessful.  I spoke to Parker Marine a few times and they went out to take a look at the vessel as well.  I worked with the USCG to come up with a possible plan to remove the vessel if I was unable to contact the owner.  I knew that the owner had insurance but wasn't able to find out with who.  I reviewed the file and found out the owner has Progressive Insurance and left a message for the claims adjuster that I've worked with in the past.  This morning, I was finally able to reach the owner at a different number.  He informed me that the insurance company has hired Parker Marine and they are working on finalizing a contract.  According to the owner, he was watching the fireworks on Friday night and apparently drifted further along than he expected.  He says that he missed the buoy lights and mistook the airport lights as the channel and grounded on the reef.   The owner says that the vessel is a total loss as there is a large hole in the hull.  He will be working on removing the batteries on board the vessel.  He says that a number of items were stolen from his vessel during the weekend and called DOCARE but he never received a response from them. We went out this morning to take some photos and check out the location. The vessel is actually located off of Keehi Lagoon Park, not Sand Island Park like the USCG stated.  I will work with Parker Marine and the insurance company to ensure that the vessel is removed safely, including the keel. 


BARDID: HI-2012-0028
Date: 2012-08-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:10:00
State: HI
NameOfBodyOfWater: WAIKIKI OCEAN WATERS
NearestCityTown: HONOLULU
County: HONOLULU
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with commercial vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Statement from operator of vessel #1: On August 5 2012, I was paddling a one man outrigger canoe from Muanalua [Maunalua] Bay in Hawaii Kai to Kaimana [near Waikiki] Beach.  This is a popular downwind run for paddlers and I have paddled this route at least 100 times.  My Canoe was a Scorpius XM model valued at $4200.  I left Muanalua [Maunalua] Bay at 12:45PM. At approximately 2:10 pm I passed well inside the Diamond Head buoy.  
I was staying close to the surf break in order to catch some waves.  I was heading parallel to the shoreline toward the windsock off Kaimana Beach.  At that time, I looked back and saw a sailing canoe about 150 yards behind me at the 8:00 position.  Since this boat was far off my port, i continued on my course.  A while later, i looked back and the sailing vessel was about 10 yards off my stern and port side.  I steered starboard and paddled hard, but the sailing canoe was moving too fast.  The starboard hull(ama) of the sailboat hit my canoe and knocked me into the water.  My boat and I passed between the starboard hull and the main hull of the sailboat.  The sailboat continued on its course withour stopping.  The boat hit me several times as it passed over me.  
I tried to right my canoe but one of the aluminum iakos ad been broken in two by the sailboat, making my canoe too unstable to get back in.  I began to swim pushing the boat towards shore.  A few minutes later, two six-man canoes approached and asked if i was ok.  They stopped and lashed my iako together with a piece of rubber.  This allowed me to get back in the boat and began paddling toward shore.  i paddled toward shore for about five minutes but the ama was cracked and began taking on water.  The ama began to sink pulling the boat over.  I jumped in the water and began to swim, pushing the boat towards shore.  two surfers approached and offered to help.  I removed the ama and iakos, gave them to the surfers and began to swim, pushing and pulling the hull of my canoe.  At this point (about 2;40 pm) the sailing canoe returned and offered to help. I swam towards the sailboat, but they were unable to keep their own boat steady and unable to help in any way so  continued towards shore with my own boat.  One of the surfers attached his leash to my boat and helped pull.  I continued to swim.  
A few minutes later a motorboat from the outrigger canoe club approached and offered to give me a ride.  I boarded the motorboat and he transported me to the outrigger canoe club, arriving about 3;00.  At about 3:20 someone at the outrigger canoe club informed me that the operator of the sailboat was on the phone and wanted to speak with me.  sailboater asked if i was ok.  I explained that I was not badly hurt but my canoe was destroyed and I expected him to pay to have it repaired or replaced. sailboater claimed that sailing boats have the right of way over paddling canoes.  I stated that he approached me from behind, overtook me and ran me over, and that he should have changed course.  He claimed he had the right of way and that he yelled at me to get out of the way and therefore was not to blame.  He said I should learn the rules of the sea and that if I disagreed I should file a claim and take him to court.  At that point I ended our conversation and shortly afterward contacted the coast guard and reported the incident.
Statement from operator of vessel #2: On Sunday the 5th of August I had taken out a couple of high school friends, a couple of their kids, my son and a few of his friends for a sail. We went almost to the Diamond Head Buoy, put up the sail and started sailing towards Waikiki. A few minutes into the sail I noticed a 1-man canoe in front of me, inside and about 300 yards ahead. I yelled at him to get his attention to let him know where we were and intended to pass him on his port side. He looked back and seemed to head in a little bit to give us space. Within about 20-30 seconds he started to veer left r


BARDID: HI-2012-0029
Date: 2012-07-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:40:00
State: HI
NameOfBodyOfWater: WAIANAE HARBOR
NearestCityTown: WAIANAE
County: HONOLULU
WaterConditions: Unknown
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
PER MOTHER, HER SON  INJURED HIS KNEE ON THE BOAT RAMP PIER, STEPPING DOWN FROM HA6770F AS THE VESSEL NEARED THE PIER.  SHE THINKS HE MUST HAVE TRIPPED AND FELL, BUT SHE WASN'T SURE.


BARDID: HI-2012-0030
Date: 2012-09-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:30:00
State: HI
NameOfBodyOfWater: HALE O LONO HARBOR ENTRANCE
NearestCityTown: KAUNAKAKAI
County: MAUI
WaterConditions: Very Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Congested waters
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE INJURED PARTY, SUFFERED SEVERE BRUISING AND TORN LIGAMENTS IN HER LEFT SHOULDER AND RIB AREA WHILE PARTICIPATING IN THE 34TH ANNUAL NA WAHINE O KE KAI CANOE RACE.  WHILE EXITING HALE O LONO HARBOR AREA A LARGE 10-15 FOOT WAVE CRASHED ON THE LANIKAI CANOE, SWAMPING THE VESSEL AND CAUSING victim TO BE SMASHED AGAINST THE CANOE'S IAKO (SPAR).  ONCE OUT OF THE BREAK, THE STEERSMAN NOTED THAT victim WAS UNABLE TO BAIL WATER FROM THE CANOE.  victim WAS SUBSEQUENTLY TRANSPORTED BY THE MEDICAL BOAT AUHELE BACK INTO HALE O LONO HARBOR WHERE victim WAS THEN TREATED AND TRANSPORTED TO MOLOKAI GENERAL HOSPITAL BY MEDIC #8 PERSONNEL.  SHE WAS TREATED AT THE HOSPITAL AND RELEASED THE SAME DAY.  NO OTHER REPORTED INJURIES/DAMAGE REPORTED.


BARDID: HI-2012-0031
Date: 2012-07-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:45:00
State: HI
NameOfBodyOfWater: WAIKIKI
NearestCityTown: HONOLULU
County: HONOLULU
WaterConditions: Very Rough
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Girls injured after canoe overturns Published: 7/04 6:01 pm Updated: 7/04 6:05 pm Images Two girls were injured after their canoe overturned off Waikiki Wednesday morning. It happened just before noon. Two teenage girls were reportedly hit in the chest by the canoe. They were taken to the hospital. Fortunately, they weren't seriously injured. South shore wave heights were around five to seven feet. 


BARDID: HI-2012-0032
Date: 2012-10-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:15:00
State: HI
NameOfBodyOfWater: WAIKIKI
NearestCityTown: HONOLULU
County: HONOLULU
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
A 50-year-old man is dead after his outrigger canoe flipped over in waters outside of the Hilton Lagoon. According to the Honolulu Police Department, the incident happened just after 5 p.m. Sunday. The victim, who was found unresponsive, was transported to the Straub Hospital in critical condition. He was pronounced dead at 11:41 p.m. 


BARDID: HI-2013-0001
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-01-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: HI
NameOfBodyOfWater: ALA MOANA BEACH
NearestCityTown: HONOLULU
County: HONOLULU
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Weather
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL DELETED FROM DOCUMENTATION 4/15/2009. FORMERLY ESCAPADE III, 1088995.

1/26/13 - Today, preparations will begin for salvage and removal of a 36 foot sailing sloop that went aground last night off Ala Moana Beach Park. The Coast Guard assisted in rescue of two people from the Makani last night after the vessel's engine died and it went aground. A salvage contractor set the boat's anchor last night so waves would not move it in toward the beach. The DLNR Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation (DOBOR) has been in contact with the vessel's owner since last night. The vessel's owner is a tenant in the Ala Wai small boat harbor. His insurance company has hired salvage firm Parker Marine to handle the removal of the vessel from rocks off the beach park on the 'ewa side of Magic Island. Site assessments are being made this morning so a removal plan can be determined. High tide today is at 4 p.m. and 4 a.m. tomorrow. Salvage crews plan to walk gear out today, secure lines, remove the mast and rigging lines, and eventually will attempt to pull the vessel out to sea and take it to Keehi small boat harbor for disposal.  The public is advised to keep well away from the vessel for their safety.  Update – 012813 -The hull of the vessel was removed on Saturday afternoon and relocated to the Keehi SBH.  I spoke to Parker Marine who informed me that they would be working to get a right of entry from the City to remove the keel, mast and rigging through Magic Island as it would be the easiest.  The insurance company is covering the removal and is continuing to work with the contractor to get the payment covered. Once the contractor has secured the right of entry permit from the City, they will start working on the removal.  They hope to have it ready tomorrow. Will keep you updated once it has all been removed. 

OWNER'S ACCOUNT: "engine stop while coming back to park the boat in my slip and high wind and waves pull the boat until it was grounded by magic island."


BARDID: HI-2013-0002
Date: 2013-02-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: HI
NameOfBodyOfWater: KANEOHE BAY
NearestCityTown: KANEOHE
County: HONOLULU
WaterConditions: Very Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Sail Dismasting
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel capsized in rough conditions and the operator was trapped by lines and equipment under the boat and held underwater approx. 20 minutes.  In this case wearing of a PFD impeded rescue.


BARDID: HI-2013-0003
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-02-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:00:00
State: HI
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAHAINA
NearestCityTown: LAHAINA
County: MAUI
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
The vessel grounded off in Mala.  I was sailing to Maalaea and ran aground on the reef at Baby Beach.    I hit the reef and the vessel listed to the starboard side.  It took about 70 minutes to get off the boat.  Then the three of us abandoned the boat and stayed the night on Baby Beach.  I didn't contact anybody because the office was closed and I didn't have any phone numbers.  The reason I went aground was that it was too dark.  2/25/13 I went to the DLNR office and reported the vessel.


BARDID: HI-2013-0004
Date: 2013-02-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: HI
NameOfBodyOfWater: MAKENA LANDING
NearestCityTown: KIHEI
County: MAUI
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
02-09-13 MAUI, HI Visitor Rescued at Makena Landing After Becoming Separated from Kayak

Firefighters and lifeguards assisted a male visitor to safety after he became separated from his kayak in waters off of South Maui on Sat. afternoon (02-09). Emergency responders were called to the scene of an unattended kayak reported at 2:06 p.m. on Sat. about 100 ft. from shore off of Makena Landing. Crews from the Maui Fire Dept's Ladder 14 out of Wailea, and 2 lifeguards with Jet Ski 12 out of Makena Beach were notified by the Police Dept's Central Dispatch to respond to the incident, said Maui Fire Capt. Upon arrival at the scene, authorities say firefighters were informed by a bystander that the kayak was seen floating unattended in the bay fronting Keawala'i Church on the southern end of Makena Landing. Jet Ski 12 was notified of the kayak's location and headed to that area to secure the vessel and search for any victims. A female party who was one of the persons from the unattended kayak made it to shore on her own, and called from a residence on the north end of the landing stating that the male victim was last seen on the rocky shoreline having difficulty climbing up to safety. Lifeguards reportedly made contact with the male victim, brought him onto the Jet Ski's rescue board, and took him back to the original launch area for ease of extrication.  Firefighters met the Jet Ski at Makena Landing and assisted the male victim onto shore. Because the male victim was having difficulty breathing, he was loaded unto an ambulance and taken to the hospital. While tending to the male victim, authorities say the female, who was a resident, showed up at the landing and required no medical attention. The incident ended shortly after 3 p.m. http://mauinow.com/2013/02/11/visitor-rescued-at-makena-landing-after-becoming-separated-from-kayak/


BARDID: HI-2013-0005
Date: 2013-03-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:44:00
State: HI
NameOfBodyOfWater: KAANAPALI
NearestCityTown: LAHAINA
County: MAUI
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with commercial vessel
RedactedNarrative:
At approx 1:45 a.m. vessel "Die Hard" hit the port aft of Queen's Treasure while she was on her mooring.  Die Hard sped off after the collision.  There were no people on board the Queen's Treasure.  There is video of the collision.


BARDID: HI-2013-0009
Date: 2013-02-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:50:00
State: HI
NameOfBodyOfWater: KUALOA
NearestCityTown: KANEOHE
County: HONOLULU
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Police and Fire
For Sunday, February 24, 2013
POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Feb 24, 2013 

Man is critical after catamaran capsizes
A 57-year-old man nearly drowned Saturday afternoon after a catamaran overturned in waters off Kualoa Ranch.
The man was transported in critical condition to an area hospital by Emergency Medical Services.
The incident occurred around 3:50 p.m.


BARDID: HI-2013-0011
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-03-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:00:00
State: HI
NameOfBodyOfWater: KEEHI LAGOON
NearestCityTown: HONOLULU
County: HONOLULU
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Aloha all,  I got called by the USCG last night at 10pm in regards to a 32' grounded vessel, "SEA LORD", HA 3886 D.   According to the USCG, no one was found on board, but the real owner - (not the registered owner ) was found on the side of the road, drunk, by HPD.  The USCG was trying to talk to him last night to see if he was on the vessel when it grounded.  Operator apparently told HPD that he was on the vessel when it grounded.  
subject and I took the jet ski out to the site this morning as it is extremely shallow.  The vessel is right out from the tip of the end of the BMX track in Keehi Ocean waters.  The vessel's bow is facing the shore and it is sitting on it's starboard side.  There is an anchor line out and since it is low tide, the vessel isn't moving even though there are a few waves that are hitting it.  I contacted subject2, who just happens to be working out here transplanting coral this morning so we will take him out to check out the area.  I have tried calling the registered owner and the other person who we know to be the real owner but I was unable to reach them. The real owner Operator transferred the vessel into the registrant’s name  because he owes us more than $4k in mooring without permit fees.   I do not know how much diesel was on board the vessel, but I will check with the USCG this morning as they are sending a crew out to inspect the vessel.  I am in the process of giving the owner 24 hours to remove the vessel, per HRS 200-47.5, and once I get confirmation of coral from DAR.  I will be working on getting a bid from Sea Engineering to remove the vessel immediately after the 24 hours runs out.   I shall keep you all update. Thanks.


BARDID: HI-2013-0013
Date: 2013-05-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:00:00
State: HI
NameOfBodyOfWater: ALA WAI SMALL BOAT HARBOR
NearestCityTown: HONOLULU
County: HONOLULU
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Ignition of Spilled Fuel or Vapor
MachineryFailure: Electrical
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
STATEMENT TAKEN BY CONSERVATION AND RESOURCES ENFORCEMENT OFFICER VANCE LIME: I spoke with Subject and volunteered to give a verbal statement.  At this time, Subject stated that he and his brother filled the vessel with about 10 gallons of fuel into the tank.  Operator turned on the exhaust blowers for the engine compartment and opened the engine hatch.  That it was on for at least an hour before the incident happened.  They noticed water in the haul (sic) from the rain and decided to pump out the water.  At this time they noticed that the bilge pump was not working.  Operator went into the engine compartment to fix the bilge.  As they were doing this, they did notice that the fuel vapors were still apparent in the air, but the blowers were still on.  At this time Operator stripped the wires for the bilge pump and went to attach it to the battery post.  As he did this, he asked Subject who was on the deck to look over the starboard side to see if water was coming out.  The bilge pump was working.  Subject went to climb down into the engine compartment and as he did this, he stated that he saw Operator going to reattach the bilge pump wires to the battery post.  At this time, Subject observed a spark and then an explosion happened.  Subject stated that after the explosion he reached down and pulled his brother out of the engine compartment.  He noticed that Operator was severely burned.


BARDID: HI-2013-0015
Date: 2013-06-27 00:00:00
State: HI
NameOfBodyOfWater: KAWAIHAE
NearestCityTown: KAWAIHAE
County: HAWAII
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
HONOLULU – The Coast Guard suspended the search at sunset on Friday for a fisherman whose kayak was found unmanned and adrift 300 yards of the Kawaihae entrance on Thursday morning.

The 66-year-old man was last seen fishing at approximately 9:30 a.m. heading north from Mauna Kea beach.  Coast Guard watchstanders in the Sector Honolulu Command Center were notified of the situation at approximately 11 a.m. Thursday.

The Coast Guard searched with air and sea assets covering more than 228 square miles in coordination with the Hawaii County Fire Department and their resources.

- See more at:
http://www.uscgnews.com/go/doc/4007/1823087/Coast-Guard-suspends-search-for-missing-kayak-fisherman-off-Kawaihae-Hawaii#sthash.IMwmganB.dpuf


BARDID: HI-2013-0017
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-06-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
State: HI
NameOfBodyOfWater: KUALOA
NearestCityTown: KANEOHE
County: HONOLULU
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
06/17/2013 07:55:31 AM I got a call yesterday afternoon about a 16' hobiecat that overturned near Chinaman's hat.  4 people were removed from the cat and the last report stated that the hobiecat was in the surf. There are no HA #'s on the vessel.  Please contact the owner  to see if the vessel is still in the water or if has been removed.   If it's still in the water, please take a look and see if you can find it.  

CG talked to subject and he said he was looking for help to recover vessel.  He said vessel was not registered from previous owner Previous owner. I called Previous owner and he confirmed selling a 16' Hobie to HA 4070 H  - white hull with black rudders. I informed him of his responsibilities since the vessel was not transferred out of his name by New owner. He is a member of the Kokokahi Sailing Club which is based out of the YWCA at Kokokahi.  6/20/13 - I received a call from CG and they received an emai from New owner saying the vessel is his and that old decal number is on that vessel HA 4070 H.  He also wrote that on 6/22/13 Saturday that a group of his people will be go out to recover the remains of the vessel. CG will follow up on Saturday and let me know the result. I still plan to go out to Kualoa today to confirm a location and possible debris on the shore. ERNIE 6/20/13 - Went to Kualoa - Observed HPD chopper hovering over back of Mokolii Island.  

Ocean Safety lifeguards on duty offered to go with board to investigate the wreck and report current status.  Life guard1 went and reported the port hull with some rigging and the trampoline was in about 10' of water off shore of the back side of the island.  No reef there only rocks.  It appears the rigging is stuck on some rocks underwater.  Lifeguard1 circled the island for other debris but did not see any.  As I was leaving the PWC for Ocean Safety arrived and they were the guys that rescued the people from the overturned vessel.  They noted the two boats running together and how this one boat was way too close and the waves just flipped them while the other boat was safely offshore.


BARDID: HI-2013-0018
Date: 2013-11-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: HI
NameOfBodyOfWater: KAIEIE WAHO CHANNEL
NearestCityTown: HALEIWA
County: HONOLULU
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Honolulu firefighters joined rescue personnel from the Coast Guard, city Ocean Safety and the state Department of Land and Natural Resources in the continued search Sunday for 18-year-old, who disappeared after his kayak capsized in waters off Mokuleia. Victim, a defensive back on the Farrington High School football team, and his brother were kayaking in separate vessels late Saturday afternoon when Victim's kayak overturned. Victim's brother attempted to assist
him but was unable to reach him. Victim's kayak later washed ashore. Rescue personnel from the Honolulu Fire Department and Coast Guard searched the are through the early evening Saturday before suspending the effort due to darkness. The search resumed early Sunday morning with a massive coordinated effort involving divers, boats, personal watercraft, helicopters, ground personnel and dozens of volunteers. During a scan of the area where Victim was last seen, HFD divers recovered two pieces of black board shorts that Victim's  parents identified as belonging to their son, according to fire department spokesman Capt. . Diving activity was halted briefly after a helicopter crew spotted two tiger sharks in the area. Working from morning to
evening, rescuers used computer-generated drift patterns to identify possible areas to search. In consultation with Victim's family, and in consideration of ocean conditions, the rescuers suspended their search at sundown. The Coast Guard called off its active search completely.


BARDID: HI-2013-0019
Date: 2013-12-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:20:00
State: HI
NameOfBodyOfWater: ALAKEIKI CHANNEL
NearestCityTown: MAKENA
County: MAUI
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: natural phenomena
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: natural phenomena
RedactedNarrative:
MAKENA, MAUI (HawaiiNewsNow) -
        
Police say Victim was kayaking with a friend from Makena Landing towards Big Beach when he was attacked. 

Police say Victim began to scream, "which caught the attention of his friend" who found him with severe bleeding from his right leg.

The following is a statement from the Department of Land and Natural Resources:

DLNR and County lifeguards have closed waters off Makena State Recreation Area, following a fatal shark bite before 10:20 a.m. this morning in which a man was bit while fishing from a kayak half a mile off a point near Little Beach.

A companion, also on a kayak, said the man was fishing with artificial lures to attract baitfish when his dangling foot was bit by a shark.

His fishing partner was about 500 yards away when the incident occurred, then paddled over, tied a tourniquet and asked a nearby charter tour boat for assistance. The boat brought the injured man to Kihei boat ramp from where he was transported to the hospital." 

Shark warning signs are being posted to advise the public to remain out of the water from 
Ahihi Bay to Makena Landing. The beaches are open but the public is advised to stay out of the water. 

DLNR staff and County lifeguards will continue to monitor the nearshore waters today and in the morning will reassess the area. If no sharks are seen, the area will reopen at noon tomorrow, following state shark incident protocol.

According to the Division of Aquatic Resources, this is the 13th reported shark incident statewide this year, and the 8th on Maui. Over the last 20 years, Hawaii has averaged about four unprovoked shark incidents per year, but numbers per individual year are highly variable. There were no reported incidents in1998, and just one in 2008. In 2012, the 10 incidents reported were at the time unprecedented.


BARDID: HI-2013-0020
Date: 2013-05-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
State: HI
NameOfBodyOfWater: ALA WAI CHANNEL
NearestCityTown: HONOLULU
County: HONOLULU
WaterConditions: Very Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Driver accelerated w/o notice over a large swell, throwing three passengers.  Two were severely injured.  When the boat landed after being completely airborne, the landing was so hard that it broke two passengers' heels.  Driver/owner had been drinking.

Two people fell when boat was launched over a large swell.  Driver accelerated.  Total disregard for his passengers.


BARDID: HI-2013-0022
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-09-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:20:00
State: HI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Kaneohe Bay
NearestCityTown: Kaneohe
County: Honolulu
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Ignition of Spilled Fuel or Vapor
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
All safe as boat catches fire in Kaneohe Bay, boat sinks off Maili

By Star-Advertiser staff

Honolulu Fire Department personnel responded to a pair of boating incidents Saturday.

Around 12:20 p.m., fire rescue personnel were called to Maili Point, where a small boat carrying two men and two boys had sunk.

The party was reportedly participating in a papio fishing tournament when their vessel sank. Boats in the area retrieved the four from the water and returned them to shore. The boat was towed back to Waianae
Boat Harbor.

At 3:30, fire rescue personnel responded to a boat fire near the Kaneohe sandbar, Ahu O Laka.

Five people aboard the 25-foot Kaneohe Bay Marine Corps vessel were able to exit the boat safely and were transported to shore by another boat in the area while firefighters brought the fire under control.

No injuries were reported in either incident.

NARRATIVE FROM MANAGER OF BOAT RENTAL OPERATION INVOLVED IN KANEOHE BAY INCIDENT: 

While trying to start the engine (turning it over) the engine became engulfed in flames.  The flames quickly claimed the fiberglass hull and plastic seats, causing the passengers to enter the water.


BARDID: IA-2010-0001
Date: 2010-05-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Coralville Reservoir
NearestCityTown: North Liberty
County: Johnson
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
MachineryFailure: Exhaust
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 1130, operator was operating his vessel on the Coralville Reservoir near the Scales Point boat ramp. operator was unaware that the water was shallow in the area, and he ran the boat aground on an underwater sandbar. He spent several minutes trying to free his boat from the sandbar. When the boat was floating again, operator turned around and was operating the vessel south towards the Mehaffey Boat Ramp. At approximately 1150, the vessel's engine quit. operator lifted the cover off the back to look at the motor. When he raised the cover, flames and smoke were coming from the engine compartment. He emptied his fire extinguisher into the compartment. Another boat nearby came to the aid of operator. operator used good sam's fire extinguisher and emptied it onto the fire unsuccessfully. operator and occupant climbed aboard good sam vessel. They called 911. Solon Fire Department responded to the scene and put out the fire. 

The exhaust system of the vessel became blocked when the boat was run aground. This caused the engine to overheat, and the fire to start in the exhaust system of the vessel.


BARDID: IA-2010-0002
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-05-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Cedar River
NearestCityTown: Cedar Rapids
County: Linn
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper Anchoring
AccidentCause2: HAZARDOUS WATERS
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: CAPSIZING
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 5/17/2010, Conservation Officer was contactd by the DNR office in Manchester regarding a boat incident that occurred in Linn County on 5/16/2010.  

On 5/19/2010 at 9:00 am, Conservation Officer met with operator and received a statement.  In the statement, it was found that the boat-IA4960M- capsized and sank in the Cedar River near the Edgewood Bridge in Cedar Rapids, IA.  The boat anchor snagged on something in the high water and pulled the boat down, which caused it to take on water.  The boat eventually sank and operator went into the water.  Due to high water conditions, operator floated downriver until he was spotted by a bystander who helped him reach shore.

Operator and a couple bystanders attempted to retrieve the boat, but were unsuccessful.  The boat has never been found.


BARDID: IA-2010-0003
Date: 2010-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Coralville Reservoir
NearestCityTown: North Liberty
County: Johnson
WaterConditions: Choppy
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Congested Waters
AccidentCause2: Restricted Vision
AccidentEvent1: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 7:00 pm, on May 30, 2010,  Operator was headed south/southwest in her red Celebrity boat at ¾ throttle position toward Mehaffey Bridge on the Coralville Reservoir. She was pulling a tube carrying victim. Operator made a hard left turn (east/northeast) sending the tube to the outside of the wake behind her vessel. As the Celebrity was making the turn, Victim fell off the tube approximately 100 yards north of the slow-no-wake buoys on the north side of Mehaffey Bridge. 

Operator2 was headed north/northwest in his white Crownline through the no-wake zone towards the eastern side of Mehaffey Bridge. At approximately the same moment that Victim fell off the tube north of the no-wake zone, Operator2 exited the no-wake zone and increased his vessel’s speed causing the bow of the vessel to raise up, thereby blocking his view of Victim in the water. Just as the bow of Operator2’s vessel was returning to level as his boat came onto plane, subject1 riding in the bow of Operator2’s boat, saw Victim in the water directly in front of the Crownline. Subject1 shouted to get the attention of Operator2. At that moment, the Crownline was starting to pass over the top of Victim. Operator2 saw a glimpse of Victim’ life vest and then felt his vessel strike something. Upon feeling the strike, Operator2 reacted by jerking the steering wheel of his vessel to the left and cutting the throttle bringing his boat to a stop north/northwest of victim’s original location in the water. Operator2’s vessel went directly over the top of Victim causing the prop to come into contact with her. Victim was decapitated by the propeller of the Crownline resulting in her death.

Operator1 had not consumed any alcohol prior to the incident.

At the scene, Operator2 refused all field sobriety tests, but had admitted to consuming alcohol. Operator2 was taken into custody and a search warrant was obtained to draw a blood sample. The sample was taken at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City. The blood was drawn approximately 3. 5 hours after the incident. The blood sample was sent to the Division of Criminal Investigation to be analyzed. The blood analysis showed a blood alcohol content of .057. The Division of Criminal Investigation extrapolated Operator2's blood to be under the legal limit of .1 at the time of the incident. 

No charges were filed in this incident.


BARDID: IA-2010-0004
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:01:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Mississippi River
NearestCityTown: Guttenberg
County: Clayton
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Failure to vent
AccidentCause2: IGNITION OF SPILLED FUEL OR VAPOR
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 5/29/2010 Officer received a radio call from Clayton County Sheriff's Dept Radio Dispatcher advising of a boat that had exploded at the boat ramp in Frenchtown (Willie's Landing) on Mississippi Road.  Subjects advised that earlier in the day he had taken the PWC to Guttenberg and filled the gas tank.  He came home, parked it in the driveway and hit the key switch to make sure that it started, it did.  He stated that his son and friend washed the PWC.  They then let it dry.  The PWC sat out in the hot sun.  At approximately noon the son and friend put on type III lifejackets and got on the PWC.  The son was in the operator's position.  Subject drove his van with the boy's riding the PWC down to the boat ramp and began to back the PWC into the Mississippi River to launch the two boy's so they could go riding.  As Subject was backing up he kept waiting for the PWC to start and take off when he reached the correct depth.  Subject stated that suddenly there was an explosion & when he looked the boys were in the air.  He got out and observed his son sitting in the water dazed and confused.  The PWC was on fire.  The friend was unconscious and floating face down in the water.  Subject ran out to the friend, turned him over so he was face up and drug him to shore by his lifejacket.  The friend coughed and come to shortly after.


BARDID: IA-2010-0005
Date: 2010-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:15:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Missouri River
NearestCityTown: Salix
County: Woodbury
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
On 5/29/10, Iowa Conservation Officers were patrolling the Missouri river near Sioux City, Iowa by boat.  At approximately 21:00, subject was advised by Woodbury County Communications that a boater had fallen into the river near the Port Neal indurstrial area.  They also advised that the victim had been missing for approximately 30-45 munutes. Boat operator stated that he and his passengers were coming downstream past Port Neal.  He stated that when they went through rough water coming out of the plant occupant somehow fell out.  operator stated that occuapnt was sitting in the seat next to him when he fell out. He also said that during the day he had been fishing while four others hung out and messed around on sand bars. operator stated that they had made several stops up and down the river meeting friends on the sandbar.  Passenger had purchased a 24 pack of Bud Light and a bag of ice before going on the water that day.  It was stated that each person had only drank 4-5 beers during the day and they had arrived on the water around 2 pm.


BARDID: IA-2010-0006
Date: 2010-05-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:08:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Storm Lake
NearestCityTown: LAKESIDE
County: Buena Vista
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Missing or Inadequate Navigation Aids
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Submerged Object
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
On 5/31/2010 at approximately 10:08 am a call came into the Buena Vista County Communications Center regarding a boat accident that occurred on Storm Lake.  The caller reported a young boy had been severely cut and was in a boat without a motor.  Further information  the caller indicated the boat was being towed to shore where emegency services where needed for the young boy that suffered a lacerated arm.  It was first noticed that the motor of the boat was lying inside the passenger area of the boat.  An examination of the rear of the boat near the transom showed that the motor bracket itself had been broken clean from the rear of the boat.  Early indicators appeared as if the motor had struck something very hard and it had forced the motor to flip over into the passenger area of the boat.  The motor end was lying to the driver's side of the boat and the propeller and lower unit were lying directly over the passenger rear seat.  The victim was located in the passenger second seat directly underneath where the prop and and the lower unit of the motor came to rest.  During the operation of the boat they were proceeding across the water when the boat struck the submerged pipe coming from the dredge unit located on the lake.  The force of the impact caused the motor to break away from the transom or the rear of the boat and to flip over upside down and come into the passenger compartment of the boat.  When this happened the propeller on the motor would have been still rotating which caused the severe injuries to the victim.
The dredge pipe company was working on dredging the lake of silt and when that is done it causes the pipe to float.  The company has been advised in the past not to move the dredge pipe on a weekend which always causes the pipe to float


BARDID: IA-2010-0007
Date: 2010-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:10:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Delhi
NearestCityTown: DELHI
County: Buchanan
WaterConditions: Choppy
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Congested Waters
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentCause3: SHARP TURN
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was traveling upstream when vessel #2 passed on the port side.  The operator of vessel #1 attempted to steer through the wake of vessel #2.  Vessel #1 became tiller locked and was unable to steer out of the wake.  When vessel #1's prop was able to provide propulsion again, the vessel was perpendicular starboard to its original line of travel and was heading towards shore and a boat hoist.  Before the operator was able to bring vessel #1 under control the boat collided with the empty hoist and collapsed the structure on top of the vessel.  Vessel #2 left the scene of the incident and allegedly cruised by the location several minutes later.  Occupants of vessel #1 removed themselves from the damage vessel onto an adjoining dock. Ems and law enforcement was notified by bystanders.  All occupants of the vessel refused emergency medical treatment.  The operator of boat #1 was taken into custody by Delaware County Sheriff's Deputy for suspicion of operating a boat while intoxicated.

No one on the scene was able to provide a description of vessel #2 even though witnesses have stated there was a second boat involved.  This investigation is still open and underway to determine who was the operator and occupants of vessel #2


BARDID: IA-2010-0008
Date: 2010-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Saylorville
NearestCityTown: POLK CITY
County: Polk
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
The victim was skiing behind a boat being driven by his parents on Saylorville Lake.  the victim fell and struck his head on a ski causing a cut that required stiches.


BARDID: IA-2010-0009
Date: 2010-05-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:20:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Cedar River
NearestCityTown: Vinton
County: Benton
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: People on Gunwale, Bow, or Transom
AccidentCause2: OVERLOADING
AccidentCause3: IMPROPER LOOKOUT
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
State Conservation Officer was notified via Cedar Rapids State Radio of a boating accident on 5/31/2010 at approximately 2:30 PM.  The accident occurred on the Cedar River in Benton County just on the north side of Vinton.  The accident involved one vessel and 5 occupants.  Officer contacted the vessel operator.  Operator explained to Officer that the vessel had capsized and all the occupants went into the water.  Operator thought maybe they hit a log in the river and that caused the vessel to take on water.  The vessel was towed to the Vinton city boat ramp down river.  Benton County Deputy ran Operator through Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST) and tested Operator on the PBT.  Operator registered 0.00 on the  PBT and no clues on SFST.  Victim, a passenger was transported to the  Virginia Gay Hospital in Vinton for anxiety as she could not swim and was visibly shaken.  The vessel did have 5 personal Flotation Devices on board but only 2 were adult jackets that would fit the passengers.  The other three were 2 type IV PFDs and 1 type II child PFD.  Officer cited Operator for being short 3 PFDs.  None of the passengers were wearing PFDs.  Officer could not ascertain what cause the vessel to capsize.  It is possible the vessel hit an obstruction in the water as the operator stated.  Officer believes the vessel may have taken a wave over the bow and capsized the vessel due to two passengers sitting on the bow.


BARDID: IA-2010-0010
Date: 2010-05-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:45:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Des Moines River
NearestCityTown: Des Moines
County: Polk
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: None
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
The victim was wake boarding behind a boat driven by his father on the Des Moines River.  The victim tried to do a flip, did not execute the flip and landed face first in the water and the wake-board hit him in the back of the head.  The victim was knocked unconscious and was pulled from the water with no breathing or pulse.  CPR was administered until the EMT's arrived.  The victim was transported to the hospital.


BARDID: IA-2010-0011
Date: 2010-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:05:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Mississippi River
NearestCityTown: Muscatine
County: Muscatine
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Commercial Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday May 29,2010 Operator1 and his family were pleasure boating on pool 17 of the Mississippi River in Muscatine County.  On the morning of May 29th, Operator1 launched his boat at a freinds house directly below the spillway at Lock and Dam 16.  Operator1 proceeded to operate his boat downstream to Bass Island a popular beach and recreational boating area located at river mile 448 in northern Louisa County.  The Operator1 family spent the day boating and recreating on the Mississippi River in the Bass Island area.  Early in the evening on the same day the family left the Bass Island area and headed upstream to a friends residence to pull the boat from the river and end the day.  As they headed upstream, the inboard motor stalled at approximate river mile 450.  Repeated attempts to start the motor by Operator1 failed.  At the same time, the motor vessel Coral Dawn was headed upstream pushing a number of barges and approching the disabled Operator1 vessel.  As the Coral Dawm approached the disabled vessel, Operator1 stood up on the seat in the aft portion of their vessel waving towels while occupant of V1 began blowing an air horn in an attempt to alert the Coral Dawn. Captain of the Coral Dawn placed the engines of the motor vessel in reverse in an attempt to avoid a collision.  As the towboat continued upstream approaching the Operator1 vessel, occupant of V1 sensed the collision and jumped overboard with her two daughters.  All three were wearing their life jackets.  Operator1 continued to frantically start the engine and just prior to a collision with the towboat, Operator1 jumped overboard and swam clear of the vessel and the barges. He was wearing a life jacket.  Immediately after Operator1 jumped overboard, the front port side of the leading Coral Dawn barge struck the Operator1 vessel.  The Vessel1 rolled and glanced off of the port side of the barge.  The vessel1 was partially submerged, took on water, and floated clear from the barges.  The 4 subjects were immediately rescued up by another passing recreational boat.  All 4 subjects were uninjured.  The boat then transported the vessel1 occupants to the residence below Lock and Dam 16 where they had launched thier boat earlier in the day.  In the meantime the Operator1 boat was recovered and pulled to the Iowa shore near the Monsanto Corporation.


BARDID: IA-2010-0012
Date: 2010-06-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:21:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Coralville Reservoir
NearestCityTown: Coralville
County: Johnson
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
On June 26, 2010 Officer was working on Operation Dry Water when he noticed several emergency vehicles and a boat being held at the boat ramp located at the West Overlook campground, subject informed Officer that the family had been in a cove swimming near their boat.  The boat was drifting towards the shore and subject1 asked his daughter to move it back away from the shoreline.  operator had then operated the boat with subject1 on the port side of the boat still in the water.  subject1 had gotten too close to the boat when it was being moved and got pulled under the boat & as he was kicking away, found his leg pulled into the prop.  subject1 was treated for a broke left leg and severe lacerations.


BARDID: IA-2010-0013
Date: 2010-06-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: West Okoboji
NearestCityTown: Spirit Lake
County: Dickinson
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
At approximatel 13:37 Dickinson County Communications Center advised Gull Point Lake Patrol of a possible missing person off from Pikes Point State Park on West Lake Okoboji.  Upon arrival on the scene it was confirmed that someone was in fact missing.  Operator voluntarily left his boat IA5491 BF to retrieve his hat that blew out of the boat.  Operator was struggling and called for his wife to throw a Type III to Operator.  Operator was not able to reach the type III.  Wife then threw a Type IV , then a green noodle and finally a floating tube.  Operator was unable to reach any of the four floating objects when he disappeared under the surface of the water.  Wife then started the boat and drove to another boat to ask someone to call 911.

Incident command was established in Pikes Point State Park and rescue operations began with Arnolds Park/Okoboji Fire and Rescue, Dickinson County Sheriff's Office, Spirit Lake Fire and Rescue, IA. Dept of Natural Resources.  Officer assisted Water Patrol Officer to establish a searching point for Operator.  After 2 hours into the rescue operations, incident Command changed to a recovery operation.  Searching began with the aid of side scan sonar, with divers diving on potential locations.  The recovery operation continued until sunset on the 27th and then continued on the morning of 28th the following day. Ay 13:20  divers dove on a location from a side scan sonar picture where Operator was recovered from 42 feet of water and transported to Turner Funeral Home.


BARDID: IA-2010-0014
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-06-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:10:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: LITTLE SIOUX RIVER
NearestCityTown: LINN GROVE
County: Buena Vista
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Dam/lock
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent2: SINKING
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 5:15 pm on June 26th, the Sheriff's Office received a report of a raft going over the Linn Grove Dam. Three occupants were thrown into the water and were clinging to debris caught in the dam before being rescued.  The yellow raft remained caught in the boil until it finally popped and sunk to the bottom of the river.  The 3 subjects were seen coming to shore to unload equipment prior to going over the dam.  One subject was arrested for public intoxication, the owner of the vessel immediately ran from the scene and was never located again.  The 3rd subject was tested for alcohol but registered below .08 & was released.  None of the individauals were wearing life jackets.


BARDID: IA-2010-0015
Date: 2010-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:50:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Coralville Reservoir
NearestCityTown: NORTH LIBERTY
County: Johnson
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On July 2, 2010 at approximately 1:50 pm, a pontoon boat was anchored near Squire Point on the Coralville Reservoir.  The occupants of the boat were swimming in the water near the boat.  Occupant jumped from the vessel into the water.  In the process of jumping into the water, she held onto the door of the pontoon boat, and caught her finger in the hinge of the door. When she jumped in, her small finger of her right hand was partially amputated.  People on a vessel nearby heard screaming and assisted the injured person.  She was taken to shore and evacutated by Johnson County Ambyulance Service to the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.  She was than flown to May Clinic where they re-attached her finger.


BARDID: IA-2010-0016
Date: 2010-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:26:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: East Okoboji
NearestCityTown: Spirit Lake
County: Dickinson
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentCause3: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: PERSONAL PROPERTY IN VESSEL
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 6:26 pm on 7/5/2010 operator was operating a 32' Atvantage boat on East Lake Okoboji.  Operator was operating at a high speed in the area between Mau Marine and Charlestrom's Beach approximately 1/4 mile out from the Hati Elston boat ramp.  While attempting a high speed turn Operator lost control of his vessel causing it to capsize.  Operator and his two passengers were ejected from the vessel.  All three individuals were transported by ambulance to Lakes Regional Hospital.  Operator was treated for injuries and released.  Damage to the vessel consisted of structural damage to the hull and the sinking of the vessel putting the engines under water.


BARDID: IA-2010-0017
Date: 2010-06-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:26:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Manawa
NearestCityTown: Council Bluffs
County: Pottawattamie
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
On June 29, 2010 at 15:26 hours, Water Patrol Officers(WPO's) were notified of a boating incident near the North shore boat ramp at Lake Manawa in Council Bluffs, Iowa.  When WPO's arrived at the scene, the Council Bluffs Fire Department was rendering first aid to the victim while she was laying on a tube on the end of the dock.  WPO's began talking to Witnesses that were in the boat when the incident occurred.  Witnesses reported that while tubing the tube hit a wave and the two occupants, were ejected from the tube and victim immediately complained of back pain.


BARDID: IA-2010-0018
Date: 2010-07-03 00:00:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Manawa
NearestCityTown: COUNCIL BLUFFS
County: Pottawattamie
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator stated that she had several years of experience operating a PWC and that she had never fallen off on one in all those years.  She stated that she and a friend were on the PWC and after leaving shore somewhere around the 300 food buoy she fell off of the PWC and the handlebar struck her in the head. She described herself as "a heavyset Mexican woman" and she further described her friend as a "heavyset white friend" and after falling off the PWC they could not get back on the PWC.  She stated that she went to an emergency room later that night to be treated for a "headache". Officer told her that he would be sending her an operator's report and that she had 72 hours to fill it out and get it back to him.  As of 9/4/2010 Officer has not received an Operators report and will be filing a citation for "failure to file the report"


BARDID: IA-2010-0019
Date: 2010-07-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:45:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Mississippi River
NearestCityTown: Le Claire
County: Scott
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Restricted Vision
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Floating Object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was cruising in his 26 ft Sea Ray boat in the main channel of the Mississippi River at Leclaire around 9:45 pm, when he hit a floating log, causing his lower unit to break and the boat to take on water.  He was able to get the vessel to the Iowa shore and he and his passengers safely exited onto the shore.  The vessel was secvured by the LeClaire Fire Dept. who responded and was later removed to Dry Stack Marina.  No one was injured.


BARDID: IA-2010-0020
Date: 2010-07-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:45:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Clear Lake
NearestCityTown: Clear Lake
County: Cerro Gordo
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
On July 15, 2010 the Regular Baptist Camp in Ventura Iowa reported that a boating incident occurred with one of their boats and that one of their campers needed medical attention.  Camp staff stated that the camp pontoon was towing a 5 person inflatable when a passenger fell off and injured her head.  The incident occurred around 5:45 pm about 2/3 of the way between the Baptist Camp and Tanglefoot.  According to the witness statements, operator was operating a 2005 Bennington Pontoon with a total of 9 people on-board, which included 4 on the boat and 5 on the tube.  During the tubing activity, victim positioned 2nd from the back on the tube, lost her grip and was thrown to the side and into the water.  victim struck her head during the fall.  Operator drove the boat back to the camp to take victim to the nurse's station where she was evaluated.  Later she was taken by ambulance to Mercy Hospital in Mason City.


BARDID: IA-2010-0021
Date: 2010-07-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:29:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Coralville Reservoir
NearestCityTown: North Liberty
County: Johnson
WaterConditions: Choppy
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Congested Waters
AccidentEvent1: Person Struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Upon arrival Officer made contact with Operator of vessel 1 who informed him that he was the operator of the boat that struck an adult male skier.  Operator1 stated that his boat and another boat were traveling towards each other and both boat operators were forced to take evasive action.  Operator1 stated that he was operating his boat at a speed just fast enough to "be at plane".  Operator1 stated that he observed a pontoon boat anchored near the shore and as he swerved away from the skier in the water, swerved towards this pontoon boat and then back the other way as he was "killing" the motor.  Despite his evasive action Operator1's boat still struck skier causing a laceration (approximately 2 inches) to his left ankle.  Officer spoke with vessel operator #2 who stated he was teaching 15 people who to ski and that he didn not know the male that had been struck by the boat.  Operator2 stated that skier was skiing off his boat when he fell in, the victim told Operator2 that he would swim back to thier boat & that he didn't want to climb back into the boat.  Operator2 stated that skier told him several times that he would swim back to the pontoon boat.


BARDID: IA-2010-0022
Date: 2010-06-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:41:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: WAPSIPINICON RIVER
NearestCityTown: CENTRAL CITY
County: LINN
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Dam/lock
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On Sunday 6/27/2010 at 8:41 PM Linn County Sheriff's office responded to a boating accident in Central City, on the Wapsipinicon River.  Operator was operating a 16 ft polarkraft up river from the Central City Dam, when he got to close to the Dam.  The boat became caught in the current and the boat with operator & 2 passengers were swept over the dam.  operator and passenger were able to make it to shore on their own, while other passenger was caught at the base of the dam along with the boat.  None of the individuals were wearing life jackets at the time of the accident but passenger was able to put on a life jacket while clinging to the boat at the base of the dam.  Operator was charged with and arrested for "Boating While Intoxicated"


BARDID: IA-2010-0023
Date: 2010-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: East Okoboji
NearestCityTown: Spirit Lake
County: Dickinson
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
On June 20th, 2010 at approximately 1430 Dickinson County Communication Center contacted Gull Point Lake Patrol and informed the officers of a boating incident on the North end of East Lake Okoboji.  victim was being pulled on a tube on the North end of East Lake Okoboji when victim was knocked of the tube by a wave and did not let go of the rope.  victim's finger was caught in the tow rope and was broken by the tow rope.  victim was then taken to Lakes Regional Hospital by operator where he was treated and released.


BARDID: IA-2010-0024
Date: 2010-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:40:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Spirit Lake
NearestCityTown: Spirit Lake
County: Dickinson
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On July 17, 2010 at approximately 16:53 pm Dickinson County Communication center recieved a 911 call advising of a person involved in a skiing incident and being held up in the water off from Marble Beach State Park.  Upon arriving on the scene it was determined that a 14 year old male was riding on the back of a PWC when the PWC hit a wake and all three fell off the PWC.  Victim fell off the PWC he injured his neck. Victim was transferred to Lakes Regional Hospital where he was treated and released.  Operator had not completed a boater safety course and was charged under Iowa Code 462A.12.


BARDID: IA-2010-0025
Date: 2010-07-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:35:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: West Okoboji
NearestCityTown: WAHPETON
County: Dickinson
WaterConditions: Very Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: GROUNDING
RedactedNarrative:
On July 17,2010 at approximately 22:35 pm operator was running from a storm when he began to take on water.  operator was concerned that his boat was going to sink so he headed his boat to shore just north of Manhattan Beach and ran aground.


BARDID: IA-2010-0026
Date: 2010-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:40:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: West Okoboji
NearestCityTown: Arnolds Park
County: Dickinson
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 14:40 PM on July 23, 2010 Officer was dispatched out on a PWC accident.  When he arrived on scene operator was sittin on the Arnolds Park Dock with his head back.  First responders were already with the victim upon Officer's arrival.  OFficer made contact with witness who stated that operator was out riding big waves, and hit a wave wrong and hurt his back.  She also stated that operator was in so much pain form the injury that he almost passed out from the pain.  witness stated that operator managed to drive the PWC back to the dock where witness asked another person to help her lift operator onto the dock.  operator was transported to Lakes Regional Hospital.


BARDID: IA-2010-0027
Date: 2010-07-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:45:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: East Okoboji
NearestCityTown: SPIRIT LAKE
County: Dickinson
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/24/2010 operator was operating the boat and skier was attemting to be pulled up on 2 water skies.  She had attempted to stand up 2 times before the injury. It is beleived that victim pulled something when she fell and thought to have developed a hernia.


BARDID: IA-2010-0028
Date: 2010-08-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Brown's lake
NearestCityTown: Salix
County: Woodbury
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/1/2010 Officer met with operator1 at his residence.  Operator1 advised that he was operating a personal watercraft, IA 9610 AK on Brown's Lake when he experienced engine trouble and stalled.  As he was attempting to get the PWC running he noticed that a boat was approaching him at what he considered a high rate of speed.  He was able to briefly gain power and move a few feet before stalling again.  Operator1 stated that he anticipated that the approaching vessel's operator did not see him and they were going to collide since the bow of the boat was high in the air.  When the vessel got within 10-20 feet, Operator1 stated that it veered toward shore.  Operator1 stated that he tried to "lay down" the PWC he noticed that a tuber was going to hit him.  He then stated that the tuber skipped across the water and hit the bottom of his PWC.  Operator1 then stated that the vessel towing the tuber came back to help out the injured person.  Operator1 then advised that there was no damage to his PWC and he had no injuries.  Officer then contacted operator2 at Mercy Hospital.  Operator2 advised that his daughter, had been on a tube behind his boat, IA 2331 AJ.  Operator2 stated that he had been operating on Brown's Lake.  He said he was going 10-15 mph while tubing.  He advised that he initially observed Operator1 on the PWC from 250-300 yards away.  Operator2 then stated that he thought the PWC would move.  As he traveled, Operator2 suddenly realized that the PWC was still in the same location.  He then stated that he swerved to the right to miss the PWC.  When he did, the tube swung toward the PWC and his daughter rolled off.  Operator2 advised that daughter skipped accress the water and hit the PWC.  Operator2 advised officer that the collision resulted in several broken ribs.  Officer inspected Operator2's vessel & was able to determine that the rope attached to the tube was 45 feet long.  After explaining speed and distance rules to Operator2, Officer issued a citation for violating those rules.


BARDID: IA-2010-0029
Date: 2010-08-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Saylorville
NearestCityTown: Polk City
County: Polk
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: SINKING
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday August 7th Officer was driving over the mile long bridge on Saylorville Lake at approximately 5:30 Pm to assist Water Patrol Officer when Officer observed a tube out in the water on the south side of the mile long bridge along with some debris.  Upon arriving at the marina Officer found out that a boat had sunk in the area where Officer saw the debris and tube floating in the water.  At that time all passengers that were on the boat had made it to the dock at the marina with the assistance from another boat.  Officer determined that there were no injuries and everybody that was onboard was accounted for.  The operator told Officer that he was pulling a tube over by Lincoln access and the mile long bridge at that time operator saw water coming in his boat and then lifted up the lid to the engine compartment and observed water rushing in down by the motor.  When the boat was removed from the lake 30 feet below the surface, the Marina crew said that the plate on the jet pump had come loose and they put it back on and the plug was missing which would have caused water to rush into the boat


BARDID: IA-2010-0030
Date: 2010-08-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:35:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Mississippi River
NearestCityTown: PRINCETON
County: Scott
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: EXCESSIVE SPEED
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: PERSON STRUCK BY VESSEL
RedactedNarrative:
The investigation revealed that vessel #2, passed Vessel #1 on the right side.  As vessel #2 passed vessel #1 the spray from the water splash struck operator1 in the face and eyes, which obsructed his vision.  operator2 turned his vessel toward the right to look back at operator1 and realized that operator1 was approaching his vessel at a high rate of speed, approximately 40 mph.  operator2 attempted to accelerate to avoid a collision.  As operator2 accelerated operator1 struck the passenger, on the right side of her torso.  The impact knocked occupant off the Personal watercraft as vessel #1 went over the top of vessel #2.  occupant's injuries included contusions and 2 broken ribs.  Both operators were cited for speed and distance violations under Iowa Code 462A.26


BARDID: IA-2010-0031
Date: 2010-08-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:45:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Saylorville
NearestCityTown: Polk City
County: Polk
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday August 14th at approximately 4:19 pm Officer  received a phone call from Water Patorl Officer who told Ofifcer that there had been a boat incident involving a personal water craft and a person getting tangled in the tow rope and they were at the marina. Operator stated that they had been tubing and they were heading to the marina to get gas.  When they came around the point to come into the marina occupant was holding on to the tube and tow rope when they hit some waves it knocked occupant off the PWC.  occupant's leg got entangled in the tow rope dragging occupant behind the  PWC.  Passenger then stopped operator from operating and let him know that occupant had fallen off and was being dragged under water by the PWC.


BARDID: IA-2010-0032
Date: 2010-08-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:15:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Maquoketa River
NearestCityTown: Maquoketa
County: Jackson
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Sharp Turn
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was traveling at a high rate of speed on the personal watercraft.  He proceeded to make a hard left turn which caused the watercraft to skip across the water. Victim was attempting to make this turn in shallow water & when the machine caught up with the turn it caused his ankle to be in the way which broke.


BARDID: IA-2010-0033
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-08-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Coralville Reservoir
NearestCityTown: North Liberty
County: Johnson
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentCause3: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/22/2010 at approximately 5:45pm, Operator2 was operating his Four Winns vessel west/southwest out of a cove located north of "Party Cove", south of Sugar Bottom boat ramp on the Coralville Reservoir. Operator2 was attempting to cross the channel so he could continue downstream with the flow of traffic. He was operating between 10 and 20 mph when he noticed a vessel heading north/northwest directly in line with him operated by Operator1. Operator1 continued in the direct path of Operator2's vessel. Operator2 was unsure which direction Operator1 was going to go, so he slowed his vessel to allow Operator1 to continue past. When Operator2 put his boat into neutral, Operator1 veered towards Operator2's vessel. Operator2 only had time to turn his vessel, so that when Operator1's vessel came into contact with his, they collided partially broadside. Operator1's vessel pushed Operator2's vessel partly downward, causing the cleat near the bow on the port side come into contact with the starboard side of Operator1's vessel. The cleat tore through the fiberglass and made a three foot long hole through the side of Operator1's vessel. Nobody was injured and Operator2's vessel was not damaged. Operator1 had been consuming alcohol and was taken in for field sobriety tests and breathe testing. He failed the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus, the Walk and turn and the One Leg Stand tests. He tested .257 on the preliminary breath test. Operator1 tested .217 on the datamaster. He was arrested and charged with Boating While Intoxicated.


BARDID: IA-2010-0034
Date: 2010-07-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: West Okoboji
NearestCityTown: Wahpeton
County: Dickinson
WaterConditions: Very Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentCause2: IMPROPER LOADING
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On July 17, 2010 at approximately 13:30 pm operator was operating his vessel on West Lake Okoboji heading south and came around Manhattan Point.  the passenger of the vessel was changing positions when the vessel hit a large wave throwing her to the bottom of the vessel where she injured her back.  She was taken to Lakes Regional Hospital where she was treated and released.


BARDID: IA-2010-0035
Date: 2010-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: East Okoboji
NearestCityTown: SPIRIT LAKE
County: Dickinson
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Equipment Failure
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
On July 25, 2010 at approximately 14:00 Dickinson County Communication center contacted Gull Point Lake Patrol in regards to a boating incident that happened on the north end of East Lake Okoboji.  operator was towing tuber on a tube when the snap hooks for the tow line connected to the boat came loose and slingshotted back toward tuber hitting her in the eye and face.  operator took tuber to the Lakes Regional Hospital where she was treated then transported to Sioux Falls, SD for further treatment.


BARDID: IA-2010-0036
Date: 2010-08-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:14:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: West Okoboji
NearestCityTown: SPIRIT LAKE
County: Dickinson
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: person strikes propeller
RedactedNarrative:
On August 7, 2010 at approximately 1224 hours Water Patrol Officer was on routine patrol on West Okoboji in North Bay.  Officer noticed two adutls waving thier hands to come over.  As the patorl boat approched Officer noticed a young male with his left leg hanging over the side of the boat with a large cut on it.  Upon further investigation it was revealed that victim was hanging onto the ladder when a boat passed by creating a large wake which caused his leg to come in contact with the back motor and create a large cut.  Officer transported victim and his mother to the Triboji boat access because the vessel had overheated and the batteries were dead, prior to the incident.   victim's grandparents were waiting to tranport the victim to Lakes Regional ER.


BARDID: IA-2010-0044
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-08-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Cornelia
NearestCityTown: CLARION
County: Wright
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Failure to vent
AccidentCause2: IGNITION OF SPILLED FUEL OR VAPOR
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: SINKING
RedactedNarrative:
On 08/24/2010 at approximately 4:45 PM Officer was notified of a boat fire that occurred on Lake Cornelia and both occupants had been safely taken to shore.  Officer had learned that the boat had burned down to the water line and had then sank.  The owner of the boat stated that the fumes had accumulated in the engine compartment and that he didn't vent out the fumes.  When he started the engine a spark was created and ignited the fumes.


BARDID: IA-2010-0045
Date: 2010-08-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: West Okoboji
NearestCityTown: OKOBOJI
County: Dickinson
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Failure to vent
AccidentCause2: IGNITION OF SPILLED FUEL OR VAPOR
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
On August 14, 2010 a call came into the Dickinson County Communication Center that a boat was on fire and that one individual was injured near Pike's Point on West Okoboji.  Officers arrived on scene and found victim with burns to his face and hands.   He was immediately transported into Officer’s patrol boat and taken to shore to be treated by emergency personnel.  After officers took Victim to shore they towed the vessel and had fire personnel make sure the fire was extinguished.  Fire personnel stated they found fuel standing in the bottom of the vessel. The couple stated they were riding in their 1965 Span American vessel at the north end of the lake when the engine quit.  Victim started working on the engine & turned the key for the motor.  He then went back to the engine, lifted the engine compartment which caused the engine to explode.   After officers took Victim to shore they towed the vessel and had fire personnel make sure the fire was extinguished.  Fire personnel found fuel standing in the bottom of the vessel.


BARDID: IA-2010-0046
Date: 2010-08-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:15:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: WEST LAKE OKOBOJI
NearestCityTown: OKOBOJI
County: Dickinson
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentCause2: People on Gunwale, Bow, or Transom
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On August 22, 2010 at approximately 15:20 pm operator was returning the rental boat back to Okoboji Boats Works when occupant was standing in the boat and attempting to change positions. The boat hit a very large and heavy wave and occupant fell on his back in the boat.  occupant was transported to Lakes Regional Hospital and treated and released.  occupant later went to his local doctor where it was determined that his back had been broken because of the fall.


BARDID: IA-2010-0048
Date: 2010-09-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:00:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: WILLIAMSON POND
NearestCityTown: WILLIAMSON
County: Lucas
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: unkn
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: People on Gunwale, Bow, or Transom
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 9/6/2010 at approximately 5 am Conservation Officer was notified of a potential drowning by the Lucas County Iowa Sheriff's Office.  Officer responded to the scene at Williamson Pond in Lucas County.  Officer as well as several other Conservation Officers assisted the Lucas County Fire & Rescue as well as the Appanoose County Dive team to locate the body at approximately 11:45 am on 9/6/2010.  Officer investigated the occurrence and found that three other people besides Victim were in a small fishing vessel owened by another person at approximately 1 am on 9/6/2010.  Occupant stood up to urinate. At that time, the victim grabbed the sweatshirt of occupant’s which shifted the weight of the boat and caused it to tip over.  An attempt was made to overturn the vessel but failed.  All of the individuals had been drinking alcohol and no life jackets were located in the vessel at the time of the occurrence.  Owner/operator started swimming to shore but his clothes were weighing him down so he started to take off his clothes.  He also started to yell to the other occupants to take off their clothes to help them swim.  The last time the occupants of the vessel heard from victim, Victim was him acknowledging about taking his clothes off to help himself swim.


BARDID: IA-2010-0049
Date: 2010-09-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:26:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Shellrock River
NearestCityTown: GREEN
County: Floyd
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
On 9/5/2010 at approximately 1820 hrs. operator was operating a borrowed personal watercraft.  Operator's son was riding on the back of the personal watercraft ( a 1991 kawasaki Tandem Sport #IA6875 AB).  operator saw some frineds and tried to execute a "u" turn, she let off the throttle and the machine did not turn.  operator remembered the owner telling her she had to give it power to turn, she gave the machine gas and ran into a bridge column on the 290th St. bridge.  She cut her knee and her son suffered head and hand injuries.  operator said she had not had much experience operating a personal watercraft.


BARDID: IA-2010-0050
Date: 2010-08-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:15:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: CEDAR RIVER
NearestCityTown: NASHUA
County: CHICKASAW
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Inadequate Onboard Navigation Lights
AccidentCause3: EXCESSIVE SPEED
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Boat #1 was cruising southbound around in the Cedar Lake impoundment at approximately 2300 hours. Boat #2 was anchored off the west shoreline, south of the boat ramp and city park.  The female occupant of boat #2 could hear another vessel approaching but could not see it or it's lights.  The woman attempted to gain the other boat operators attention by shining a flashlight from her bed.  Boat #1 struck the starboard bow of the starboard pontoon of boat #2.  The force of the collision ejected the male passenger of boat #2 through the vessel's screen cover over the port side into the water.  The female occupant was thrown to the deck of her vessel.  Both occupants received only minor scratches and bruises.  The occupants of boat #2 attempted to contact the person(s) in boat #1 without success but could hear boat #1 circling for several minutes until it was heard traveling back upstream in a northernly direction.  The local volunteer fire & EMS services arrived to render 1st aide and commenced to search for boat #1.  The vessel and an operator were located at the northern end of the impoundment and was escorted back to the boat ramp in the city park.  Chickasaw County Deputy Sheriff, took the operator of boat #1 into custody for suspicion of boating while under the influence.  Operator of boat #1 has failed to fill out an operator's report and has continued to avoid contact with DNR officers.


BARDID: IA-2010-0051
Date: 2010-09-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Coralville Reservoir
NearestCityTown: NORTH LIBERTY
County: Johnson
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unsecured cargo
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: person struck by activity equi
RedactedNarrative:
On September 5, 2010 at approximately 12:30 pm, operator was operating his motorboat north on the Coralville Reservoir.  Passengers on the vessel included his wife and their two daughters.  As the vessel was cruising north, the tube that had been wedged between the front seats came loose and began to fly out of the boat over the top of the operator and passengers.  operator reached with his left hand to grab the rope that secured the tube to the boat.  In the process of grasping the rope, he received lacerations as the rope slid thrugh his hand.  When the hook at the end of the rope struck his hand he received fractures.  operator's wife, sitting on the port side facing the stern also noticed the tube and also reached out with her left hand for the rope.  She received lacerations that resulted in tendon and ligament damage.  operator continued to Sales Point where 911  was called.


BARDID: IA-2010-0053
Date: 2010-10-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:40:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: MISSISSIPPI RIVER
NearestCityTown: GUTTENBERG
County: CLAYTON
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Missing or Inadequate Navigation Aids
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Submerged Object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
AccidentEvent3: GROUNDING
RedactedNarrative:
On October 10, 2010 at approximately 11:30 pm Conservation Officer received a call from the Clatyon County Sheriffs office advising that a boat going south out of Guttenberg on the Mississippi River had hit a submerged object and put a hole in the bottom of the boat.  Officer met with the owner/operator who advised Officer that he and three companions had travelled up river on a trip.  They were in the process of returning to Dubuque and had stopped at Landing 615, a small dock & Marina, just south of Lock and Dam 10 for fuel.  They filled the boat up and had left the dock southbound on the Mississsippi River.  They had gone to the middle of the main channel and turned south.  The operator was using a GPS device to go by to determine the main channel.  Because of the river being at flood state (14.5) Operator had the passengers looking for floating and submerged debris.  Operator was operating at about 18-20 miles per hour when suddenly the prop of the boat caught something the starboard engine quit and the boat stopped.  This would have been at about mile 614.5 on the Mississippi River.  Right after the boat stopped a US Coast Guard navigation black can buoy popped up behind the boat.  Operator had his friends go below and check for damages.  The boat was taking on water; the pumps were working but could not keep up.  The shaft was pulled back and the starboard engine had been pulled from the motor mounts.   Operator started the port engine turned the boat around and under power drove the 1/2 mile back to Guttenberg.  When he reached Guttenberg Operator located the only grass strip of bank just south of landing 615 and he beached the boat onto shore.  Operator and his crew tied the boat to a shore dock anchor post and put his anchor also out to help stabilize the boat from side to side movements.  However the pumps were not keeping up with the water and the back 1/3 of the boat sank.  Officer noticed that not only was the first black buoy in the wrong place but also the first red buoy south of the lock and dam was in the wrong place.  This sometimes occurs during flood conditions with all of the debris and heavy current.


BARDID: IA-2010-0054
Date: 2010-10-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:20:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: EAST LAKE OKOBOJI
NearestCityTown: SPIRIT LAKE
County: Dickinson
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Restricted Vision
AccidentCause2: EXCESSIVE SPEED
AccidentCause3: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 00:20 on October 9, 2010 operator was operating his vessel north bound on East Okoboji in the area of the narrows.  operator was attempting to navigate the narrows.  operator missed the narrows by approximately 20 yards to the east running crossing the point & becoming grounded on the north side of the point.  operator was traveling at approximately 25 mph at the time of the incident


BARDID: IA-2010-0055
Date: 2010-11-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: BROWN'S LAKE
NearestCityTown: SALIX
County: WOODBURY
WaterConditions: Very Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentCause2: IMPROPER LOADING
AccidentCause3: HAZARDOUS WATERS
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: CAPSIZING
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 11/13/2010 at approximately 12:30 Officer received a call from a witness stating he could see a capsized boat on Brown's Lake.  The caller stated he could initially see people near the boat but could not see them now.  Officer located the boat and observed 4 subjects in shallow water near a capsized vessel.  Officer observed multiple life jackets as well as a large number of decoys and other hunting equipment floating in the lake.  The owner of the boat stated they had been in the water about 10 minutes & had been waiting for help for approximately 20-30 minutes.  Owner also stated that a large wave came over the bow and swamped the boat which caused it to capsize.  Officer recognized that an 8 years old, was beginning to show signs of hypothermia.  8-year old occupant was the only one wearing a life jacket while the other 3 subjects were wearing waders.  Officer placed dry clothes on 8-year old occupant and transported him into his warm vehicle to the Wildlife shop to further warm him up.  When 8-year old occupant's condition was not improving, Officer contacted Salix Fire & Rescue  who transported 8-year old occupant to Mercy Medical Center where he was treated & released after 2 hours.


BARDID: IA-2011-0001
Date: 2011-03-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:40:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: RAPP PARK GRAVEL PIT
NearestCityTown: SHENANDOAH
County: PAGE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
Subject was seen paddling a 7 ft kayak across the pond wearing a blue type coat at approximately 4:30 pm on March 11, 2011.  At some point the subject lost control of the Kayak and was thrown in the water. the wind was blowing strong on the water and a wind shear may have capsized the kayak. Iowa Police Officer observed a male individual struggling in the water some distance from the shore.  Initial responders were unable to rescue the person and observed the individual sink below the surface. Dive teams arrived and were able to recover the victim. The victim was not wearing a life jacket.


BARDID: IA-2011-0003
Date: 2011-04-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:02:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: DES MOINES RIVER
NearestCityTown: DES MOINES
County: POLK
WaterConditions: UNKNOWN
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: HAZARDOUS WATERS
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 4:03 pm on Thursday April 21st, 2011 operator was rowing a 26 ft sculling boat up the Des Moines River approximately 300 yards past Prospect Park at that time the boat capsized.  operator was unable to get back in the sculling boat and then lost the boat as operator and the boat drifted down river.  operator held onto one of the oars from the boat as he floated down river.  operator passed Prospect Park boat ramp & was unable to get to shore due to exposure to the cold water and swift current  operator continued downstream where he was rescued by Des Moines Fire rescue.  His body temperature was 85 degree when rescued and he was not wearing a life jacket.


BARDID: IA-2011-0004
Date: 2011-05-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:43:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MANAWA
NearestCityTown: COUNCIL BLUFFS
County: Pottawattamie
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentCause3: OVERLOADING
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: SINKING
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On may 1, 2011 a boat incident occurred at lake manawa on the east side of the lake off pickard lane in which a boat had taken on water and sunk leaving four people in the water.  All four persons were rescued safely and two were transported to jenny edmundsen hospital in council bluffs wehre they were treated for hypothermia.  Officer spoke to Operator about the incident that led up to the boat being sunk.  Operator stated that he was having motor trouble and the motor stopped running.  It was very windy and they were drifting with the wind and the stern of the boat was facing the oncoming waves.  Operator kept trying to get the motor started when the first windblown wave went over the transom of the boat.  Operator told the other 3 passengers to get toward the front of the boat because there was not much freeboard between the transom and the waterline.  Operator said the second wave went over the transom again which caused the boat to sink very quickly.  Operator was not wearing a life jacket at the time but the other 3 individuals were all wearing their life jackets.


BARDID: IA-2011-0005
Date: 2011-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: CLEAR LAKE
NearestCityTown: CLEAR LAKE
County: CERRO GORDO
WaterConditions: Very Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: HAZARDOUS WATERS
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: CAPSIZING
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On May 28, 2011 at 5:09 pm Clear Lake Dispatcher reported that a person was in the water & unconscious.  Officer arrived to assist Clear Lake Fire & Rescue paramedics move an individual onto the dock.  Victim had a light blue color to his face and appeared to be gasping for breath.  Victim had only a pair of jeans and shirt on & was not wearing a life jacket. The individual identified as Good Samaritan said he was asked by another person on the dock if he would go out to a man who needed help in the water since Good Samaritan had a jet ski he was putting in the water.  Witness said he was fishing on the city sea wall dock & noticed a man in a boat.  As he continued fishing for about another 15 minutes and noticed a cooler floating in the water.  Witness looked out to where he saw the boat earlier to see the boat capsized and the man in the water.  Witness said he yelled for help and jumped into a small fishing boat tied to the dock.  Witness attempted to use the boat for a rescue but couldn't keep the motor running.  another witness and friend of Victim was also on the dock.  Witness2 said that he received a phone call from Victim to meet him at the city beach so that Victim could go get his truck and trailer.  Witness2 arrived around 5:05 pm and noticed that Victim was bailing water out of his boat.  Around 5:10 pm Witness2 said the boat capsized and Victim was struggling in the water.  Officer talked with Victim who told him that he was trying to get back to the dock because of the windy conditions when the waves started coming over the back of the boat.  Victim then stated that instead of staying with the boat after it capsized, he started swimming to shore trying to take his shoes off as he was swimming.


BARDID: IA-2011-0007
Date: 2011-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:18:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: MISSISIIPPI
NearestCityTown: Harpers Ferry
County: Allamakee
WaterConditions: Very Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: HAZARDOUS WATERS
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Floating Object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was cruising north on the Mississippi River at about 30 mph.  Operator started to enter Harpers Slough when he noticed he was headed toward a partially submerged log floating.  He cut back on the throttle and attempted to raise the lower unit.  The boat struck the log causing the lower unit to be broken off.  With the lower unit broken off, the boat filled with water and started to sink.  Upon seeing water, Operator had all occupants put on PFDs.  A 911 call was made and a boat was flagged down for assistance.  All occupants were pulled from the water.  There were no injuries.  C. O. and the Harpers Ferry Rescue arrived by boat and towed the submerged boat in to Cottage Road.  The vessel was a 21 foot Mariah Shava, inboard/outboard, with a 5.7 liter Yamaha engine.   Incidents causing the accidents are believed to be high winds, high, rough water conditions and floating debris.


BARDID: IA-2011-0008
Date: 2011-06-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:50:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: MISSISSIPPI RIVER
NearestCityTown: Clinton
County: CLINTON
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Restricted Vision
AccidentCause2: MACHINERY FAILURE
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On June 4, 2011, at approximately 12:45PM Operator1 was operating his Champion boat northbound in Joyce's Slough on the Mississippi River in Clinton, IA.  At the same time, operator2 was operating his Crestliner boat eastbound with 3 passengers, when his motor failed (shut off).  boat1 was exiting the flood wall passageway as boat2 was entering and the two boats collided.  Information was exchanged and Operator1 contacted Lucas Webinger with the DNR.

Contributing factors that likely led to the incident was restricted vision of the operators by the flood wall, lack of power from operator2's boat and the relatively narrow entrance and exit of the flood wall passageway.


BARDID: IA-2011-0009
Date: 2011-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:30:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: SAYLORVILLE LAKE
NearestCityTown: Polk City
County: POLK
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: EXCESSIVE SPEED
AccidentCause3: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
On May 29th, 2011, at 10:30PM subject was driving his 34 foot Baja back to the Saylorville Marina.  He stated that he could not see well and made contact with the break wall.  subject caused over $2000 in damages to his boat and over $1000 damages to the wave wall.  The contributing factors to this incident are operator's inattention and operating at an excessive speed for the zoned area.


BARDID: IA-2011-0010
Date: 2011-06-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: NORTH TWIN LAKES
NearestCityTown: MANSON
County: CALHOUN
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
On June 19th Operator was pulling his brother and brother's wife on the tube behind his boat.  Operator stated he was turning around out in frnt of Featherstone Park, just north of the boat ramp when the tube hit a rough area of water caused by the wake of other boats and caused wife to bounce up from the tube. wife came back down on the tube, striking her chin on her husbands right forearm.  Operator said that he had watched the whole thing unfold and knew right away that wife was hurt.  wife was wearing a life jacket. She was taken to the hospital because she doesn't do well with the sight of blood and passed out when she reached the dock.  wife received 2 stiches on her lip.


BARDID: IA-2011-0011
Date: 2011-06-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: SOUTH SABULA LAKE
NearestCityTown: SABULA
County: JACKSON
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On June 19. 2011 2 PWC's were traveling up and down the lake and splashing each other when they collided. Vessel 1 stated he was approaching vessel 2 only going approximately 10-15 miles per hour when the operator of vessel 2 turned left when vessel 1 t-boned it.  Vessel 1 stated he was only pulling up to talk to V2 and was not splashing them.  Operator of vessel 2 stated they were traveling about 25-30 miles per hour when he slowly started to turn left when they were struck by V1 on the left side in the middle of the PWC. Both operator & passenger of V2 stated that they were splashing each other.  All parties were wearing life jackets.  Operator of Vessel 1 was issued a citation for reckless operation & 1 citation for speed & distance.


BARDID: IA-2011-0013
Date: 2011-07-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:45:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: CEDAR RIVER
NearestCityTown: CEDAR FALLS
County: BLACK HAWK
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Boat #2 was idling towards the dock to take out of the water.  Boat #1 had lost it's rider and the rider had just gotten the rope back.  Boat #1 looked back to make sure his rider was ready, then hit the throttle without looking forward.  Boat #1 was heading downstream and was not completely plane yet.  The front of the boat was high out of the water obstructing operator's vision.  Boat #2 was heading east toward the dock.  Boat #2 saw boat #1 coming at them and operator2 quickly put the boat in reverse.  Boat #1 struck the front port side of boat #2 and went over the front of the boat.  This collision resulted in damage to boat #2 including: a destroyed windshield, a bent ski pole and fiberglass damage.  The collision also resulted in minor personal injury to two occupants of boat #2.  The collision caused fiberglass damage to the underside of boat #1.


BARDID: IA-2011-0014
Date: 2011-06-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: UPPER IOWA RIVER
NearestCityTown: DECORAH
County: Winneshiek
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: IMPROPER LOOKOUT
AccidentCause3: IMPROPER LOADING
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
A family's canoe capsized on the Upper Iowa River on 6/24/11.  Vessel 1 was traveling near chattahoochee Park when they noticed downed trees creating a strong current to their right and a grassy island in the middle of the river.  The downed trees were creating a strainer and forced the canoe toward the grassy area.  V1 was not concerned as the current was taking the canoe toward the grassy area and they felt they would just bounce off.  The canoe hit the grassy area broadside and it started rocking and then flipped over throwing all subjects in the water.  The 2 children were wearing life jackets yet the 2 adults were not, Operator of V1 was using his life jacket as a seat cushion. Operator of V1 and his daughter were hanging onto the canoe as it was heading toward the strainer & got lodged under a tree trunk. Operator of V1 climbed onto the tree and pulled his daughter.  Son was hanging onto a down tree some distance away and shouted to Operator of V1 that he could hold on.  Operator of V1 & daughter climbed off the tree and went for help.  Occupant of V1, being the wife of Operator of V1 floated downstream where she was able to drift to shore & call for help.  Rescue personnel arrived on scene to rescue son and the family was transported to the hospital where 2 family members were treated for minor hypothermia.


BARDID: IA-2011-0015
Date: 2011-07-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:30:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: EAST LAKE OKOBOJI
NearestCityTown: Okoboji
County: DICKINSON
WaterConditions: Calm
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Congested Waters
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
On July 1, 2011 at approximately 21:30, operator was operating his vessel IA 1896AU.  He was passing from East Lake Okoboji into West Lake Okoboji under HWY 71 bridge.  He felt that there was not adequate space for him and his vessel to pass under the bridge due to a vessel coming in the other direction.

operator put his vessel into a hard reverse, which placed his lower units into the rocks and shallow water near The Wharf restaurant.


BARDID: IA-2011-0016
Date: 2011-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: East Okoboji
NearestCityTown: Okoboji
County: DICKINSON
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On July 2, 2011 at approximately 1300 hours, operator was operating PWC AZ 0619BJ on East Lake Okoboji near Francis Sites area.  operator hit a wake and was thrown from his PWC and cut his chin.  operator was wearing his PFD.

operator was transported to Lakes Regional Hospital where he was treated for a lacerated chin and a bruised sternum.  The cut did require stitches to close the cut.  There was no damage to the PWC.


BARDID: IA-2011-0018
Date: 2011-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Red Rock
NearestCityTown: Knoxville
County: MARION
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 2 pm V1 & V2 launced their PWC's at the Elk Rock boat ramp.  The vessels started heading west and went under a small bridge to continue cruising west into Teeter creek area of Lake Red Rock.  V2 stated his son was on V1 and traveling in front of him off of his left side.  V2 stated his attention was diverted for a brief moment and didn't see that V1 had stopped his PWC in front of V2.  V2 let off of the throttle as he was heading toward V1.  V2 tried to steer away but panicked and forgot that he didn't have any steering control when he was not on the throttle.  The bow of V2 struck V1 on the starboard side and the bow of V2 rode up the side contacting the right leg of operator on V1 causing a laceration to his right ankle and a bruise to his right thigh.


BARDID: IA-2011-0019
Date: 2011-07-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:52:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: MISSISSIPPI RIVER POOL 12
NearestCityTown: DUBUQUE
County: DUBUQUE
WaterConditions: Very Rough
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/16/2011 V1 was traveling down to Molo Slough on the Mississippi River pool 12 at approximately 40 to 50 miles per hour when he hit a 5 or 6 foot house boat wake. V1 attempted to slow down to avoid the wake but hit the first large wake and then hit the second large wake.  The second large wake caused the bow of the boat to dive into the water.  V1 operator stated that the boat went completely under water and that he was thrown out of the boat due to the force of the water.  Operator of V1 was wearing a life jacket.  Subject was transported to the hospital and ended up with 7 broken ribs, punctured diaphram and a punctured lung.  The house boat provided a rope to V1 so he could tie onto the bow of the boat to mark its location, as it was sinking very fast.


BARDID: IA-2011-0020
Date: 2011-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:20:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MANAWA
NearestCityTown: Council Bluffs
County: Pottawattamie
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: People on Gunwale, Bow, or Transom
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On May 30, 2011 while patrolling Lake Manawa with Officer, at approximately 14:20 I saw what appeared to be an object sticking out of the water.  Upon further investigation, it appeared to be the bow of a boat sticking out of the water with a man sitting on top of it.  We got closer to the boat owner and threw him a life jacket and instructed him to put it on as he was currently not wearing one.  We then evacuated him to the boat where he assured me he was fine, not hurt and would not need any medical assistance.  Officer and myself went to the south boat ramp to meet with Park Ranger.  Owner started filling out a statement form, while Officer when to get a larger boat that was capable of dragging the capsized boat to the North Peninsula.  The boat had been 75% under water, so the damages were hard to determine.  Oil or gas appeared to be leaking from the boat.  The boat was reported as a 1979 Centurion Pickle Fork body style, with a Chevy 454 jet drive engine.


BARDID: IA-2011-0021
Date: 2011-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:10:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: MANAWA
NearestCityTown: Council Bluffs
County: Pottawattamie
WaterConditions: Very Rough
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Force of wave/wake
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: CAPSIZING
RedactedNarrative:
On Monday May 30, 2011 at 1510 while patrolling Lake Manawa, WPO was flagged down by a boater on the lake that someone needed help in the NW part of Lake Manawa.  I was notified and made contact with the owner of a red and white 1967 Sea Sprite, registration IA 6558 BG.  Owner was having trouble with his motor and while working on the engine, the rough waves caused the boat to take on water.  When I arrived, the boat was capsized.  No injuries were reported by the owner or occupant.  Due to the high winds, WPO had Owner tie the boat off to a tree along the shore.  For the safety of myself and the others I did not tow the vessel to the boat ram, due to the high winds and rollers on the water.  Pottawattamie County was on a High Wind Advisory with winds at 25mph or higher.  During the time I was assisting with Owner there were 3-4 foot rollers on the lake.


BARDID: IA-2011-0022
Date: 2011-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Coralville Reservoir
NearestCityTown: North Liberty
County: Johnson
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentCause2: People on Gunwale, Bow, or Transom
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On July 30th, 2011 at approximately 6:00PM, operator was operating his motorboat between 10 and 20 miles per hour near Mehaffey boat ramp when his boat struck a wave. When the boat struck the wave, a passenger on the boat was bumped from her seated position at the back of the boat, onto the floor of the boat. When she landed on the floor she felt pain in her back. victim was transported to University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics where she underwent xrays and an MRI. No broken bones were detected. Later, after returning home, she continued to have pain and went to Mercy Hospital in Cedar Rapids where they ran more tests and discovered two fractured vertebrae.


BARDID: IA-2011-0023
Date: 2011-04-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:51:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Des Moines River
NearestCityTown: Johnston
County: Polk
WaterConditions: UNKNOWN
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
On 04/09/2011 at approximately 1430 hrs, Conservation Officer was notified of a fatal boat incident on the Des Moines River, near the Cottonwood Recreation Area.  There were no witnesses to the incident.  A witness did see a man struggling in the water, and then go under.  A fishing was found floating in the river downstream from the Cottonwood Recreation Area, near the Sycamore boat ramp.  The boat contained fishing rods, lights, bait, anchor, and a life jacket.  A tackle box containing a fishing license registered to victim was found floating in the water near the boat.  A tennis shoe was also found floating near the boat.  It is unknown what caused Victim to leave the boat or what he was doing to cause him to leave the boat.  The boat did not capsize and the motor was not running when the boat was recovered.  The Des Moines Wet Team started a recovery effort.  A sweat shirt was recovered that family members confirmed belonged to victim.  To date Victim's body has not been recovered.

Statement from individual:  Subject witnesses a man in the Des Moines River near the bank, on the south end of the Cottonwood Recreation Area.  The man was seen struggling in the water, going under and not resurfacing.  The witness did say that the man must have capsized his boat, but that was an incorrect statement.  The boat was recovered near the Sycamore Access boat ramp, upright with fishing poles, lights, bait, life jacket, and the other equipment still in the boat.


BARDID: IA-2011-0027
Date: 2011-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:10:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: MISSISSIPPI RIVER
NearestCityTown: WAUPETON
County: DUBUQUE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: Other
AccidentCause3: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/23/11 at approximately 6:10 pm on a beach south of Waupeton Iowa on the Mississippi River at Mile #599, a 1988 sea ray inboard/outboard was attempting to back his boat off of the beach. victim was seated on an Arsenal Hydroglide 60" triangle tube at the rear of the boat on the upstream side.  (Victim's mother) was kneeling on the rear seat port side looking to the rear holding part of the 60' tow rope for the tube to keep it out of the prop. Another person was doing the same but on the starboard side of the boat.  Standing on the beach at the bow of the boat were two people both facing to the rear of the boat trying to push the boat off of the beach.  When operator put the 130 hp boat into reverse the current created by the motor pulled the tube into the rear of the boat.  Victim slid or fell off of the tube near the motor of the boat.  Victim felt the prop strike her inner left thigh (causing a 6 inch long and approximately 1 1/2 inch deep cut near her femoral artery), she then turned to her right and the prop made eight superficial cuts down her right leg from her outer thigh to below her knee.


BARDID: IA-2011-0028
Date: 2011-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:15:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: EAST LAKE OKOBOJI
NearestCityTown: Arnolds Park
County: DICKINSON
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
On July 30, 2011 at approximately 09:15 I was contacted by Dickinson County Communication Center informing me of a boating incident that took place on East Lake Okoboji.  The communication center informed me that there was a skiing incident and the injured party, operator and vessel were at Parks Marina.  

Upon arrival on the scene at Parks Marina victim was being treated by Lakes Regional Hospital for a leg injury.  victim was then transported to Lakes Regional Hospital.

I made contact with the operator of vessel IA 4007 BC about the incident.  operator informed me that victim was trying to ski when he injured his leg.  victim was then pulled into the vessel and was taken to Parks Marina for treatment.


BARDID: IA-2011-0029
Date: 2011-07-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: CORALVILLE RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: North Liberty
County: Johnson
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
On July 16th, 2011, Operator was operating his parent's Cobalt motorboat south from Scales Pointe on the Coralville Marina. Operator was pulling two tubers. Operator's parents as well as his sister and two other friends were passengers on the boat. Operator was pulling the tube in circles and in serpentine patterns. While moving in a serpentine at approximately 20-40 mph, victim fell from the tube, hitting her head on the water. Her head was treated with an ice pack, but she resumed tubing approximately an hour after the fall. Later that evening, after returning home, her mother noticed changes in demeanor and took her to the ER, where it was determined she sufferred a concussion.


BARDID: IA-2011-0030
Date: 2011-08-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:15:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: MISSISSIPPI RIVER SOUTH SABULA
NearestCityTown: SABULA
County: JACKSON
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentCause2: EXCESSIVE SPEED
AccidentCause3: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday August 6. 2011 V1 was tubing on South Sabula Lake.  The 2 victims were on the tube and being pulled around the lake 3-4 times.  The victims kept giving direction to the observer in the boat to go faster.  observor relayed to the driver to go faster.  V1 accelerated at the same time as he was making a turn which caused the tube to swing out and then come in contact with the large waves caused by the turn.  The 2 victims started bouncing on the tube and then fell off the tube.  As a result of the additional bouncing from the waves victim bounced up and then came down hitting her chin on the head of victim1. Both girls were transported to the hospital and recieved stitches.  They were both also wearing life jackets


BARDID: IA-2011-0031
Date: 2011-07-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: CEDAR RIVER
NearestCityTown: ST ANSGAR
County: MITCHELL
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/31/2011 at approximately 8:30 pm Victim was wake boarding behind  V1 when he hit a wake wrong and fell off the board.  Upon falling he hit his head on the wakeboard which caused a cut.  He was then transported to the hospital and given stitches.  Victim 1 was wearing a life jacket.


BARDID: IA-2011-0032
Date: 2011-06-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: CLEAR LAKE
NearestCityTown: Ventura
County: CERRO GORDO
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
On June 29, 2011 at approximately 15:00, a 2005 Bennington Pontoon, owned by the Iowa Regular Baptist Camp, Iowa registration IA 6479 AY, was being operated  approximately 600 feet south of the Iowa Regular Baptist Camp.  Operator was towing a tube with 5 occupants and had an additional 8 people on board the boat.  The rear occupant of the tube,  bumped his head on the occupant in front of him.  After the incident, operator returned the boat to the dock, where it was being stored on a hoist.  tuber went to visit the camp nurse at approximately 15:20, who recommended that he go see a doctor to check things out concerning his head.  tuber was taken by staff to Mercy Hospital in Mason City where he was evaluated and released at 19:00.


BARDID: IA-2011-0033
Date: 2011-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: VIKING LAKE
NearestCityTown: Stanton
County: MONTGOMERY
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
On July 23rd, 2011 at 19:45 at Viking Lake State Park, I received a phone call from seasonal park employee.  He explained the following: subject and his family observed a small fishing boat floating hear boat storage dock #28.  They assumed that the boat was tied to the seawall, but after their return 40-45 minutes later, the boat was now floating 100 yards out into the lake.  subject retrieved the boat and someone recognized it as belonging to operator.  A search went out for operator, with no success.  At approximately 12:35 AM on Sunday July 24th, 2011 the body of operator was located 5 yards from the shoreline, near pontoon slip 31/32.  The body was under a docked pontoon boat and approximately 2 feet below the surface of the water.  The body of operator was transported to Montgomery County Hospital at the request of the Montgomery County Medical Examiner.  There were no indications of foul play or any signs of struggle as reported by the medical examiner.  No autopsy was performed.


BARDID: IA-2011-0034
Date: 2011-07-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:20:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: CLEAR LAKE
NearestCityTown: Clear Lake
County: CERRO GORDO
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: HAZARDOUS WATERS
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On July 20, 2011 at approximately 13:20, a 2005 Hobie Cat sail boat was heading eastward from the Farmer's Beach (West Bank) area of Clear Lake, when the boat suddenly turned over.  Operator was moved from his operator's position and landed on the down-haul of the boat.  This caused pain in his lower back.  After righting the boat, both sailed back to the Lekwa Marsh area, in the south east corner of the lake.  Operator was still complaining of pain in his lower back and that he couldn't feel his legs.  occupant called 911 and an ambulance was dispatched to the southeast corner of the lake.  Operator was loaded into the ambulance and sent to Mercy Hospital in Mason City.


BARDID: IA-2011-0035
Date: 2011-08-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: EAST LAKE OKOBOJI
NearestCityTown: Arnolds Park
County: DICKINSON
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
On 08/20/2011, at 17:30 Operator was driving vessel IA 9119 WW, while pulling two people on a tube.  The boat hit two large waves which threw subjects from the tube.  Upon impact with the water one tuber broke his arm and the other had a bloody nose.  Operator called 911 and did not move due to the pain that tuber1 was in.  The fire boat arrived on scene and EMS attended to tuber1.  He was then taken to land and driven by ambulence to Lakes Regional Hospital.  Both tubers were wearing life jackets.


BARDID: IA-2011-0036
Date: 2011-08-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:11:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: NORTH TWINN
NearestCityTown: Rockwell City
County: CALHOUN
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: PASSENGER/SKIER BEHAVIOR
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/23/2011, Conservation Officer was made aware of a boating incident that occurred the previous day.  CO met with three people at North Twin to investigate the incident.

Kneeboarder told CO that he was kneeboarding and when the boat turned around, there was a lot of slack in the pull rope.  Kneeboarder attempted to pull some of the slack to stay upright, and when the rope went tight, it coiled around his right thumb.  Kneeboarder fell into the water.  When he surfaced he realized that he had injured his thumb and started yelling.  The boat pulled around and Kneeboarder was pulled into the boat by occupant.  Operator called 911 and drove to shore.  

Kneeboarder was transported by Calhoun County EMS to Trinity Regional Medical Center in Fort Dodge.  Kneeboarder's thumb was stripped of the skin, muscle and tendons from the knuckle to the end of the thumb.  The bone was also broken.  Kneeboarder said they cut the bone off just above the knuckle and pulled the skin that was left back over the thumb, attaching whatever muscle and tendons that were left.


BARDID: IA-2011-0037
Date: 2011-09-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:10:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: MISSISSIPPI RIVER
NearestCityTown: Dubuque
County: DUBUQUE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: EXCESSIVE SPEED
AccidentCause3: Restricted Vision
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 9/1/2011, Operator2 was operating his 23ft 6in Sea Ray boat (vessel 2) southbound down the Mississippi River near the Schmitt Harbor Boat Ramp with a passenger.  She was sitting in the passenger seat with the seat folded down, holding a spotlight with her elbows on her knees, looking through the center console as the center window was flipped to the left side.  Operator2 had his seat folded up and was sitting on top of the seat, considerably higher in the boat.  At approximatley 2110 hrs Operator1 was operating his 21ft 6in Tahoe (vessel 1) in the same direction, when he did not see vessel 2.  Vessel 1 hit the right rear of vessel 2, causing vessel 1 to ramp over vessel 2, striking Operator1 in the head, causing fatal injuries and damages to vessel 1 and 2 and vessel 1 landed on the water near the front left side of vessel 2.


BARDID: IA-2011-0038
Date: 2011-08-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Saylorville
NearestCityTown: Johnston
County: Polk
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentCause2: EXCESSIVE SPEED
AccidentCause3: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 1630 PM on 8/6/11  (IA5930AR) and (IA6864BE) were operating Yamaha Wave runners on Saylorville Lake, near Party Cove.  Operator1 was heading towards the beach area at Party Cove, going 15 mph while Operator2 was following going approximately 25 mph.  Operator1 turned to his right and slowed down, while Operator2 let off his throttle, attempted to turn his craft but was going too fast and was too close.  Operator2 struck Operator1 on the right front side of his jet ski, throwing Operator1 off his jet ski.  Operator1's jet ski sustained approximately $2000.00+ worth of fiberglass damage to the front right foot well section, a broken right mirror and damage to the storage compartment.  Operator2 had fiberglass damage to the front nose of the jet ski and to the rear left side of the rear outer foot well area, estimated at $500.00+.  

Both operators were wearing life jackets and had proper safety equipment and registrations.  

Officer cited Operator2 for negligent operation of a vessel since he struck Operator1 from behind as he was following him to the beach.  The incident happened due to operating too close to each other, violating the speed and distance laws on the water.


BARDID: IA-2011-0039
Date: 2011-08-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:10:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Des Moines River
County: Mahaska
WaterConditions: UNKNOWN
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
AccidentCause3: IMPROPER LOOKOUT
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
AccidentEvent3: SINKING
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/6/2011 at approximately 1915 hrs Conservation Officer recieved a phone call from the Mahaska County 911 Center.  The 911 operator advised CO that 2 boats had collided on the Des Moines River near 1528 280th St on the north side of the river.  The 911 operator advised that one of the boats had sunk and that several individuals were in the water.  CO responded to the scene and upon arrival was advised by Mahaska County deputy sherrif that all persons were accounted for and all were out of the water.  

(vessel 2) was approaching (vessel 1) from the rear and overtaking it on the starboard side.  Vessel 1 was traveling at approsimately 25-30pmh and vessel 2 at a greater spped.  As vessel 2 came along side of vessel 1 , both operators were startled at the close proximitiy of each other and vessel 1 operator turned sharply to the port side and vessel 2 turned to the starboard side in an attempt to avoid a collision.  The vessels did infact collide with vessel 1's starboard rear striking vessel 2's port side, punching a large hole in vessel 2, as well as ejecting 2 of vessel 2's passengers.  Vessel 2 sank within seconds.  Vessel 1 remained at the scene until all passengers were accounted for and safe, then left to find the 3rd boat in the party.  They were unable to retrieve the sunken boat.  No injuries were reported.


BARDID: IA-2011-0040
Date: 2011-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:47:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: West Okoboji
NearestCityTown: Okoboji
County: Dickinson
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Restricted Vision
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
On July 11, 2011 at 1:40, Dickinson County Communication Center alerted me that there was a boating incident.  Upon arrival on the scene, Vessel IA 6792 BG was found totally out of water, driven up onto the shoreline.  

It was determined that the vessel was taken from its rented boat hoist.  Upon completion of the investigation, the operator of the vessel was determined .  The vessel was lifted from the shoreline and taken to Mau Marine and damage was estimated at $19,000.00.


BARDID: IA-2011-0041
Date: 2011-08-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Saylorville
NearestCityTown: Johnston
County: Polk
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/6/2011 at approximately 1900, Operator was operating her boat heading into Lake View boat ramp, traveling approximately 10mph.  She went past the hazard bouys and struck the break water which was just under the surface of the water.  This created a hole in the hull of her boat and there were no injuries involved in the incident.  The lake level was at a point where the break waters were just under the water.  The break waters were posted with proper bouys and there were warning signs on the boat ramp, docks and at the fee booths.


BARDID: IA-2011-0042
Date: 2011-08-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Saylorville
NearestCityTown: Ankeny
County: Polk
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 1300 Operator headed into the Cherry Glen boat ramp at Saylorville lake to pick up passengers.  Operator drove through an area that was marked with hazard bouys in the water and struck the break water that was just under the surface of the water.  Operator started that he had been going through there all summer when the water was higher.  This damaged the hull by gourging a hole in it and scraping the hull and damagin the fiberglass and the impact damaged the lower unit and prop of the boat.  The hazards were marked with bouys and there were posted warning on the boat ramp docks and at the fee booths.


BARDID: IA-2011-0043
Date: 2011-09-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:30:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Saylorville
NearestCityTown: Polk City
County: Polk
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: Restricted Vision
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
On 9/24/2011 at approximately 1030, Operator was operating his Scarab heading into the marina at Saylorville Lake.  He was headed towards what he thought was the lighted channel bouy, but enDed up heading towards the lighted Sandpiper Point bouy.  He grounded his boat approximately 50 yards east of the hazard bUOy onto Sandpiper Point.  The impact caused damage to his lower unit outdrives, caused damage to the hull from running over the rocks on the shoreline and stress cracked the starboard side of the hull.


BARDID: IA-2011-0044
Date: 2011-08-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:00:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Saylorville
NearestCityTown: Polk City
County: Polk
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/25/2011 at approximately 2100 hrs Operator was rounding the wave wall at Saylorville Marina.  At that time he took the boat out of gear and due to strong winds his boat was blown into the wave wall, damaging the swim platform and cracking the fiberglass.  This incident happened due to the boat being very large.  There were strong winds that day and the operator was unable to correct for the bad weather and was blown into the wave wall.


BARDID: IA-2011-0045
Date: 2011-10-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:05:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Green Island WMA 4th Ditch
NearestCityTown: Green Island
County: Jackson
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentCause2: EXCESSIVE SPEED
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 10/15/2011 at approximately 0015 hours, Conservatin Officer was on patrol at the Green Island Wildlife Management Area when he observed a boat returning to the boat ramp. The operator informed Officer that another boat had collided with his boat, causing him to crash into shore.  Witness confirmed that he saw a boat hit Operator2 and send him onto the shore.  After interviewing others, it was determined that Operator1 (DOB 8/18/1972) was in an overtaking situation when he collided with Operator2 boat.  Operator1 had the duty to give way to Operator2 as he was overtaking him and maintain a minimum distance of at least 50 feet.  The collision caused Operator2 boat to turn to the right and collide with the shore, causing a reported $11,000 in damage to the boat and motor.  Operator1 did not stop even though he knew he had collided with another vessel and that vessel had slowed down or stopped as a result of the collision.  Operator1 was in violation of speed and distance laws.  Officer issued Operator2 a citation for having a over-powered watercraft and Operator1 a citation for reckless operation of a water craft and a citation for speed and distance violation.


BARDID: IA-2012-0001
Date: 2012-05-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:43:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: MISSISSIPPI RIVER
NearestCityTown: BURLINGTON
County: DES MOINES
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Inadequate onboard navigation lights
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
AccidentCause3: Overloading
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
During the early morning hours of May 19th, 2012, a jon-boat collided with and vaulted over a jon-boat in the O'Connell Slough north of Burlington, IA on the Mississippi River. Four people died as a result of this incident.  
 
Several Iowa Conservation Officers, Des Moines County Sheriff Deputies, Burlington Fire Department, as well as the Illinois Conservation Police responded to and assisted in the investigation of this incident.  Iowa Conservation Officer reviewed the vessel damage and assisted with the accident reconstruction, as he is a graduate of the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators and the Underwriter's Laboratories Advanced Boat Accident Investigation School.
 
After many hours, Officer, with the assistance of other investigating officers, concluded the following:
 
At approximately 1:30AM on May 19th, 2012, vessel1. was heading northbound on plane in O'Connell Slough without any navigational lights when it collided nearly head-on with vessel2, who was heading southbound and not equipped with any required lighting.  During the course of the collision, several passengers from V2's were ejected into the water and four of those passengers died as a result of the collision.  Both boat operators consented to having blood samples drawn.  Lab results indicated that V2's blood alcohol content was .053 at the time of the blood draw and V1's blood alcohol content was undetectable at the time of blood draw.  Toxicology reports indicate high levels of marijuana in both operators.  Based on the investigation, it is Officer’s opinion that several things contributed to the cause of the incident.  Those things include:  lack of required lighting on both vessels, the use of alcohol and/or drugs by both boat operators, and V2's overloaded vessel.

Victim 1 was thrown out of the boat upon impact & died of massive blunt force trauma, massive hemorrhage of chest wall, severe laceration of heart aorta pulmonary arteries,complete transection of thoracic spine. Victim 2 was thrown out of the boat upon impact & died of massive head trauma with a fractured skull, fragmentation of brain tissue, huge laceration of right side of chest, heart almost completely severed at the base. Victim 3 was thrown out of the boat upon impact & died by drowning with a fractured nasal & macillary bones. Victim 4 was thrown out of the boat upon impact & died of asphyxia due to drowning & blunt force trauma. Victim 5 was thrown from the boat upon impact & received a laceration on his left calf. Victim 6 was thrown from the boat upon impact & swam to shore.  He complained of pain in his left shoulder & his clavicle was deformed & fractured. Victim 7 was thrown out of boat upon impact and received a large laceration that starts at the top of the shoulder & continues around the arm into the armpit. She also recieved a fractured femur. Victim 8 was thrown out of the boat upon impact yet doesn't remember anything about the incident & only remembers waking up on the ground.  She complains of neck & back pain that goes to the middle of her lower back. Victim 9 was thrown out of the boat upon impact & had a midshaft tibia fracture.


BARDID: IA-2012-0002
Date: 2012-05-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:15:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Manawa
NearestCityTown: Council Bluffs
County: Pottawattamie
WaterConditions: Very Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentCause3: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
RedactedNarrative:
Two young girls on a jet ski rode around the boat, causing waves to come over the rear of the boat.  The bilge pump could not keep up, the passengers started bailing but it was to late and the boat sank.  Due to strong winds and choppy conditions, the Conservation Officers that responded could not tow the boat until 3 days later.  Nobody was injured and no alcohol/drugs suspected.


BARDID: IA-2012-0003
Date: 2012-05-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:38:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: NORTH TWIN LAKE
NearestCityTown: MANSON
County: CALHOUN
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
TWo people were tubing behind 1996 Bayliner boat (IA0442AN).  While turning the boat, the tube tow rope went slack, got wrapped around one tuber's finger and when pulled tight, caught her left index finger.  This lacerated her finger, requiring 8 stitches.


BARDID: IA-2012-0004
Date: 2012-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: DES MOINES RIVER
NearestCityTown: DES MOINES
County: POLK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 2:30pm, Two people were operating Kawasaki Jet Ski's on the Des Moines River, north of Euclid Ave and south of Interstate 80.  At that time, Operator1 was heading down river with his girlfriend as a passenger on a Kawasaki Jet Ski, registration IA8988AY.  Operator2 was following on Kawasaki Jet Ski IA8989AY.  Operator1 went slowed down to go around a log and was rear ended by Operator2, who did not notice him slowing down.  Upon the impact, V1 occupant and Operator1 hit their heads together, with V1 occupant loosing consciousness.  Des Moines Fire & Rescue took v1 occupant and Operator1 to Mercy hospital where she was treated with lacerations to her forehead and head trauma.  Operator1 was determined to also have a concussion from the incident. All subjects were wearing life jackets & had all the proper safety equipment.


BARDID: IA-2012-0005
Date: 2012-05-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MANAWA
NearestCityTown: COUNCIL BLUFFS
County: POTTAWATTAMIE
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentCause3: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was out tubing with his family and had decided it was time to leave for the day.  Operator pulled in the tube and tied it to the boat.  He then coiled the rope on the floor behind him.  His girlfriend and daughter sat on the seat behind him.  Daughter sat on her mom's lap.  Operator said he then started for shore.  The tube was splashing water so he repositioned it and did not secure it.  He then started towards shore again and was traveling about 25 mph when the tube became loose and blew out of the boat.  When the tube touched the water, the tube stopped and yanked the rope.  The coiled rope was below the feet of his girlfriend and daughter.  It pulled tight around the ankles of both Daughter and girlfriend and pulled them out of the boat and into the water.  The rope burned both of their legs and broke daughter’s left leg near her ankle.


BARDID: IA-2012-0006
Date: 2012-06-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: WEST OKOBOJI
NearestCityTown: OKOBOJI
County: DICKINSON
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was sailing the IA7105BF, 1995 E Scow with six others on board.  The boat was sailing with 11 mph winds, when a sudden gust caused the sailboat to capsize.  As the boat flipped, one person fell on the boom as he was thrown out of the boat, bruising his back and kidney area. One person saw the accident and responded in IA9989BH, 2013 Sea Ray, with two others.


BARDID: IA-2012-00062
Date: 2012-06-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:05:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: WEST OKOBOJI
NearestCityTown: OKOBOJI
County: DICKINSON
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
 While assisting with a capsizing, v2 occupant forearm was caught between both boats, resulting in a bruise to the soft tissue.  V2 occupant was concerned that his arm was broken so he was taken to Avera Holy Family Hospital and given an x-ray.  There was no break in the arm and he was at work the next day.  All passengers were wearing PFDs.


BARDID: IA-2012-0007
Date: 2012-06-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PANORAMA
NearestCityTown: PANORA
County: GUTHRIE
WaterConditions: Very Rough
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Six people went on a boat ride on Operator's new pontoon boat.  As they were crusing a hat fell into the lake.  Operator who was operating the boat, jumped into the lake to retrieve the hat, without a PFD on.  He retrieved the hat, but as he was in the water, the boat began to drift away.  Two possible factors in the boat drifting were the moderate wind on the lake and that the pop up bathroom on board was acting like a sail.  Subject exited the bathroom area of the boat and observed her husband struggling in the water.  Subject got behind the wheel and attempted to rescue her husband, but she over accelerated and was unable to get close enough to pick him up.  Another person then put on a life jacket and jumped into the water and swam towards Operator.  The other person stated that Operator was blue in the face when he first got to him.  A jet ski arrived and grabbed ahold of Operator to keep him out of the water until the pontoon arrived to start CPR.  The jet ski riders advised the pontoon that Operator already appeared dead.


BARDID: IA-2012-0008
Date: 2012-06-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: CLEAR LAKE
NearestCityTown: VENTURA
County: CERRO GORDO
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Force of wave/wake
AccidentCause2: Other
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
On June 15, 2012, 5 boys were tubing on a large hot dog tube.  The tube overturned, tossing the 5 boys into the water.  The operator turned the 2003 Crownline 202 boat to retrieve the boys when she noticed one of them was not moving around and was showing signs of distress.  OPerator jumped into the water to help him into the boat and they returned immediately to the Iowa Regular Baptist Camp dock.  Once there, the head lifeguard and camp nurse tended to the injured boy.  After being examined by the camp nurse, it was decided that he should seek higher medical attention and was taken to Mercy Hospital in Mason City, IA.  He was admitted and diagnosed with a head concussion.  All members of the tubing party were wearing PFDs prior to the accident.


BARDID: IA-2012-0009
Date: 2012-06-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:50:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: DES MOINES RIVER
NearestCityTown: DES MOINES
County: POLK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Congested waters
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 6/17/12 at approximately 18:50 V1 & V2 were traveling in opposite directions on the Des Moines River. V2 was traveling at a "high rate" of speed heading downstream and made a turn to his port side into the path of V1 who was traveling upstream pulling a wake boarder @ 20 MPH. V1 initially made a starboard turn toward V2 but corrected the turn to the port side & tried to avoid the collision with V2.  V1 was unable to avoid the collision & collided with V2 on the starboard side where passenger V2occupant was sitting.  V2occupant was fatally injured.  Both operators were suspected of being under the influence & transported to the Des Moines Police Department for testing. V2 operator tested .172 & V1 operator tested .129.  Both operators were charged with BWI.  Neither operators were wearing life jackets. Victim had whiplash type injuries that effected her neck area due to the impact.  Victim2 had a sprained elbow due to the impact. Victim 3occupantt  died from trauma as the bow eye from V1 made contact with the seat that he was sitting in & the path of V1 continued in the same direction coming in contact with him.


BARDID: IA-2012-0010
Date: 2012-06-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:05:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: CORALVILLE RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: NORTH LIBERTY
County: JOHNSON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
A 1989 Baja ran aground near Sugar Bottom Campground.  The boat was found with its owner/operator on board.  It was determined that operator was intoxicated and ran his boat aground.  All passengers had ran away after the accident.  OPerator was given a field sobriety test and failed.  Operator was then given a pbt and blew a result of .263 BAC.  Operator was taken to the University of Iowa Public Safety building and charged with Boating While Intoxicated (BWI).


BARDID: IA-2012-0012
Date: 2012-06-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: MISSISSIPPI RIVER
NearestCityTown: LE CLAIRE
County: SCOTT
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
RedactedNarrative:
owner and operator, was driving his 1977 Ebbtide boat.  After getting gas, operator ran over a closing dam, hitting his motor mount and transom.  The boat then began taking on water as they traveled back to shore.  All passengers evacuated as the boat began to sink and then capsize.


BARDID: IA-2012-0013
Date: 2012-06-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:42:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: EAST LAKE OKOBOJI
NearestCityTown: OKOBOJI
County: DICKINSON
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
subject was driving IA4514BJ, with 7 passengers.  The boat started out at 10:00 pm and traveled around the lake, went to a bar and then went out to the bridge and out beyond the buoys in East Okoboji.  Around 1:00am two people wanted to go swimming.  Occupant1 put a life jacket on, Occupant2 refused a life jacket and the two jumped into the water.  They swam for 10 minutes, Occupant2 again refused a life jacket and they continued swimming. Around 1:47am Occupant1 asked where Occupant2 was.  Nobody heard a cry for help, scream or any other indication that Occupant2 was in trouble.  The boat immediately called 911 and started searching the water with flashlights for Occupant2.  The boat was advised to drop anchor, which they did to give rescue teams a starting place.  Occupant2's body was found by the Spirit Lake Fire Department Rescue Dive Team at 6:58am.


BARDID: IA-2012-0014
Date: 2012-06-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: MISSISSIPPI RIVER
NearestCityTown: BELLEVUE
County: JACKSON
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Two PWCs collided.  All three people involved in the accident admitted to drinking.  The DNR officer was not alerted to the accident until a day after the incident and was unable to view the damage to the PWCs until 7 days later.    Both were cited for reckless operation of a vessel.


BARDID: IA-2012-0015
Date: 2012-06-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:20:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: CEDAR RIVER
NearestCityTown: CEDAR FALLS
County: BLACK HAWK
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Two people were riding PWC on the Cedar River.  Operator2 quickly turned to splash herself and cut off Operator1.  Operator1 hit Operator2 while they both were traveling around 20mph.  Operator2 was thrown off the PWC, entering the water.  Operator2 complained that she couldn't move and was rescued by a witness traveling in a pontoon boat.  He took Operator2 to the shore and were met by WFHC Emergency Service who took Operator2 to Allen Hospital.  It was determined that Operator2 broke her pelvis on both the left and right side.  She was then transported to Iowa City for further medical attention.  Both operators were wearing Coast Guard approved PFDs.


BARDID: IA-2012-0016
Date: 2012-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: CLEAR LAKE
NearestCityTown: CLEAR LAKE
County: CERRO GORDO
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/2/2012 V1 was at the boat ramp being held by the owner, who was standing in the water, waiting until a new operator arrived. The operator of V1 was going to stay on the machine and become the passenger. The operator hit the start button & grabbed the throttle causing the machine to take off.  Operator of V1 traveled across the opening between a dock & the neighbors dock & struck the hoist which was holding a sailboat.  The impact caused the operator to be thrown from the PWC & land in the water.  The operator was wearing a life jacket.


BARDID: IA-2012-0017
Date: 2012-06-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:45:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: MISSISSIPPI RIVER
NearestCityTown: PRINCETON
County: SCOTT
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Two tubers were being pulled.  Operator turned the boat to whip the tube, the tube hit another boats wake and both were ejected from the tube.  While in the air, tuber1 hit his head on tuber2's mouth.  Both were treated by Princeton Fire & Rescue.  Both were wearing approved PFDs.


BARDID: IA-2012-0018
Date: 2012-07-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:00:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: SAYLORVILLE LAKE
NearestCityTown: ANKENY
County: POLK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was operating his father in laws 23 foot Crowline boat, IA 7786BG on Saylorville Lake.  He was traveling towards the marina at approximately 15 mph with five passengers aboard.  Operator was looking at the lights of the marina, got too close to shore and ran the Crownline, approximately a full length a ground, on the south point of Oak Grove beach.  The boat sustained fiberglass damage to the keel and scratches down the right side of the hull of the boat.  The boat was put back in the water the next day and then removed from the water and taken to Heartland Marina.  There were no injuries from the incident, only damage to the boat.


BARDID: IA-2012-0019
Date: 2012-07-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:30:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: SAYLORVILLE LAKE
NearestCityTown: POLK CITY
County: POLK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator1 was sitting in his fishing boat, IA registration 2162BJ on Saylorville Lake.  He heard a boat coming towards him from the south.  Operator2 was driving a fishing boat, IA registration 9971AY.  V2 occupant and Operator2 saw the light on Operator1's boat, however due to the calm water conditions they thought the light was on shore.  Operator2 continued north and struck Operator1's boat on the port side of the bow with the center of V2 occupant boat.  The collision ejected Operator1 from his boat and V2 occupant from his boat.  Both men made it back to into their respective boats and went to Lincoln's access where they were met by Polk County Sheriff's Deputy who collected information about the accident.  Both boats sustained damage, however all three men involved were not injured.  Operator2 was cited for negligent operation of a vessel.


BARDID: IA-2012-0020
Date: 2012-07-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: MISSISSIPPI RIVER
NearestCityTown: BETTENDORF
County: SCOTT
WaterConditions: Calm
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Overloading
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
RedactedNarrative:
Operator had rebuilt his PWC, registration IA 3924BK over the winter and was running a wet test for the machine.  Operator ran about a quarter of a mile down the Mississippi River, turned the PWC and headed back towards the boat ramp.  As Operator traveled the engine cut out and would not restart.  The PWC started taking water, while Operator tried to pull the machine to shore.  The machine sunk and was unable to be found a month later when they searched again.  Its unsure if the rebuilt engine added to much weight or if it was mechanical issue.  Operator swam to shore and was fine.  He wore his PFD.


BARDID: IA-2012-0021
Date: 2012-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: SAYLORVILLE
NearestCityTown: POLK CITY
County: POLK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was driving his boat, IA registration 9617AP with two people as passengers on Saylorville Lake by Sand Piper boat ramp.  As they were boating, Operator took a sharp turn which resulted in ejecting Operator and Occupant1 out of the boat.  Occupant2 remained in the boat where he slowed down the throttle of the boat, was unable to shut the motor off so he steered the boat so it would go in circles and jumped out to help his sister.  During that time Operator drowned in the water.  Another person, in his sailboat, saw the two kids in the water and sailed over to rescue the kids.  Good samaritan also turned Operator's boat off and called 911.  The Army Corps of Engineers and Polk City Fire & Rescue responded to the scene, found Operator's body and attempted to resuscitate him, but were unsuccessful.  Operator was found without a PFD, both kids were wearing PFDs prior to the accident.


BARDID: IA-2012-0022
Date: 2012-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:45:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: EAST OKOBOJI LAKE
NearestCityTown: OKOBOJI
County: DICKINSON
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
subject rented two PWC IA registration 4855BL and 3529BK from Oak Hill Marina on East Okoboji Lake.  The PWCs were operated by subject’s sons.  Each had a passenger.  While out riding Operator2 yelled to Operator1 to see what time it was and to see if they should head to shore.  Operator2 and Operator1 started driving towards each other and crashed, causing over $18,000 of damage to the two vessels.  Upon impact, v1 occupant and Operator1 fell off their PWC, landing in the water. Nobody was injured and everyone was wearing PFDs prior to the accident.  Operator1 was cited with Reckless Operation 462A.12 15a and Operation of Watercraft without Education Certificate 462A.12 15e.  Operator2 was cited with Reckless Operation 462A.12 15a.


BARDID: IA-2012-0023
Date: 2012-08-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:40:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: SAYLORVILLE LAKE
NearestCityTown: POLK CITY
County: POLK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/2/12 at approximately 6:45 pm VI & V2 were driving southbound down the lake weaving past each other when they collided.  Both operators were wearing life jackets & violated speed & distance laws by traveling too close


BARDID: IA-2012-0024
Date: 2012-08-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:55:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: WEST OKOBOJI LAKE
NearestCityTown: OKOBOJI
County: DICKINSON
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was driving a 1997 Crownline (IA registration 1686AM) near Fort Dodge Point on West Okoboji Lake.  A larger vessel crossed in front of the Crownline, causing a large wake ahead of the Crownline.  The Crownline broke through the first wake, slowed down and dropped approximately 5 feet before encountering the second wake.  When the Crownline hit the water, occupant who was sitting in the bow of the boat, injured her lower back when she landed back on her seat.  occupant leaned forward to brace herself for the drop from the wake and landed hard on her rear, where she felt instant pain in her lower back.  occupant was taken by ambulance to the Lakes Regional Hospital. She was not wearing a PFD.


BARDID: IA-2012-0025
Date: 2012-08-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:06:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: EAST OKOBOJI LAKE
NearestCityTown: SPIRIT LAKE
County: DICKINSON
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was riding a 2012 SkiDoo, IA registration applied for and owned by his father.  Operator was operating the PWC in the bay, east of Stoney Point on East Okoboji Lake.  Operator saw a large wake that was created by a large boat and decided to jump it.  Upon reaching the wake, Operator realized the wake was far larger than he had thought, so he hit the break.  This action launched him over the handlebars, at an angle in front of the PWC.  Operator had been traveling at 50 mph.  The lanyard was attached and activated the kill switch.  Once Operator hit the water, he felt down his right leg and felt a lump on his shin, thought his leg was broken and did not attempt to climb back aboard the PWC.  He was assisted by the Arnolds Park/Okoboji Fire & Rescue boat and the DNR Lake Patrol.  Operator was wearing his PFD.


BARDID: IA-2012-0026
Date: 2012-08-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:05:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: WEST LAKE OKOBOJI
NearestCityTown: ARNOLDS PARK
County: DICKINSON
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
Operator rented a 2003 Yamaha PWC, IA registration 2714BC, and was operating the PWC with his son, as a passenger.  Operator drove the vessel in circles and they both fell off the PWC.  As they were falling, Operator's head hit Occupant in the shoulder, hearing a loud crack sound.  Once in the water, Occupant complained about his ankle hurting.  They got back on the PWC and returned to shore.  Occupant was complaining about his shoulder as he was walking on shore, he felt light headed, sick to his stomach and blacked out.  As he blacked out, Occupant fell to the ground and landed on the sidewalk.  Occupant was transported to Lakes Area Hospital, treated and released.  Both Operator and Occupant were wearing PFDs.


BARDID: IA-2012-0027
Date: 2012-08-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:00:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: SAYLORVILLE
NearestCityTown: POLK CITY
County: POLK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
AccidentCause3: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was operating a Baja 272 Boss, IA registration 7873BH, with 3 passengers near Oak Grove Beach on Saylorville Lake.  OPerator was heading towards the marina, where he cut the shore too sharp and ran the vessel aground.  No one was injured, however the boat sustained $14,000 in damage.  No one was wearing a PFD.


BARDID: IA-2012-0028
Date: 2012-08-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:58:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: West Okoboji
NearestCityTown: SPIRIT LAKE
County: DICKINSON
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/19/2012 Operator was operating IA registration 6926AW, near Pikes Point on West Okoboji Lake.  The boat was rented for an hour from Marlers Rentals LTD.  Operator had turned around to head back to the return the boat.  The boat was idling when they heard a splash.  It was realized that one person had taken off his shirt, belt and boots and had jumped into the water.  He was treading water and able to keep himself above water.  A floating seat cushion was thrown to Occupant, about 6 feet from him.  Occupant, who had been drinking alcohol all day, did not make an attempt to get the cushion and Operator saw Occupant go under the surface.  Another person, a proficient swimmer, jumped in trying to help Occupant.  This person got disoriented upon entering the water and was thrown a rope and pulled back into the boat.  body was recovered at 9:33am on 8/12/2012.  Occupant was not wearing a PFD.


BARDID: IA-2012-0029
Date: 2012-09-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: WEST OKOBOJI LAKE
NearestCityTown: SPIRIT LAKE
County: DICKINSON
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 9/2/2012 at approximately 2:30 pm V1 was traveling around 40 mph when it hit a large wake.  The operator was thrown forward & hit his chin on the front left rear view mirror causing a laceration.  The 2 passengers were thrown from the PWC uninjured.  All subjects were wearing life jackets.


BARDID: IA-2012-0030
Date: 2012-10-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: MISSISSIPPI RIVER
NearestCityTown: DUBUQUE
County: DUBUQUE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
RedactedNarrative:
On 10/7/2012 at approximately 1500 hrs V1 was traveling north bound from the Hawthorne street boat ramp. V1 powered up to come on plane when the transom broke causing the boat to kick sideways ejecting subject from the boat.  The boat then sank partially.  subject was wearing a life jacket & a kill switch tether.


BARDID: IA-2012-0031
Date: 2012-10-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:00:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: WAPSIPINICON RIVER
NearestCityTown: WYOMING
County: JONES
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: People on Gunwale, Bow, or Transom
AccidentCause2: Improper loading
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 10/7/2012 at approximately 9 am located in a small backwater of the Wapsipinicon river, a small boat carrying three people  capsized throwing both men into the water,  Subject1 stated the 2 men were fishing when they decided to change fishing spots.  The victim immediately stood up on the boat which resulted in the boat capsizing & putting both men in the water.  Both men were wearing alot of clothes & were worried that the clothes might weigh them down.  They both tried to climb on top of the boat and were unsuccessful.  After a few a minutes Subject1 grabbed a life jacket that was floating by & swam to shore. He looked back & saw Operator go under the surface where they had capsized the boat. Subject1 knew that Operator was a good swimmer & didn't know why he didn't swim to shore & mentioned again about the clothes being really heavy and would make them sink  It is believed that Operator didn't make it to shore because of the cold water and trying to remove clothing instead of swimming to shore.  Operator was recovered without the boots he was wearing  & his brown bibs unzipped.


BARDID: IA-2012-0032
Date: 2012-11-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 05:30:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: SWEET MARSH
NearestCityTown: TRIPOLI
County: BREMER
WaterConditions: Very Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
RedactedNarrative:
On 11/23/2012 V1 was traveling on Sweet Marsh and heading toward the southern portion to hunt ducks.  The occupants knew it was windy but didn't realize how windy until they reached the southern portion to the marsh. The occupants realized it was too windy for them in the small boat & attempted to turn the boat back around to head toward the dock.  A large wave came over the stern of the boat & instantly swamped the boat where it sank.  Both occupants were able to swim back to shore.  Neither individuals were not wearing life jackets.


BARDID: IA-2012-1100
Date: 2012-03-22 00:00:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: pond
County: Mills
WaterConditions: unknown
Wind: unknown
Visibility: unkn
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
This accident was entered by the Coast Guard because it occured on a private body of water.  According to news media reports, a victim fell overboard when fishing on a private pond.  His body was recovered.  The article indicates that the cause of death was "likely medically-related". http://www.ketv.com/Man-Says-Brother-Died-At-Favorite-Fishing-Spot/-/9675214/11669344/-/eih1kv/-/index.html


BARDID: IA-2013-0001
Date: 2013-05-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:00:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: WAPSIPINICON RIVER
NearestCityTown: ANAMOSA
County: JONES
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
RedactedNarrative:
On 5/14/2013 at approximately 10 pm Operator was attempting to drive the boat upstream while owner retrieved the trailer. As soon as Operator pushed away from the dock & put the boat in gear, it stalled.  She attempted to start it with no luck and started floating downstream.  Owner ran down from the ramp & jumped into the water to swim after the boat. The ramp was approximately 200 yards above a low head dam. He successfully was able to get into the boat & attempted to start it but also had no success. The boat continued floating downstream toward the low head dam & passed a bridge with safety cables.  They attempted to hang onto the safety cables but the current was too strong and they continued toward the dam.  Both owner & operator jumped from the boat before it went over the dam and were luckily spit out of the low head dam so they were able to swim to shore. Operator was charged with BWI & Owner was charged with Public Intoxication.  Neither individuals were wearing a life jacket


BARDID: IA-2013-0002
Date: 2013-06-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:45:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: CEDAR RIVER
NearestCityTown: CEDAR RAPIDS
County: LINN
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 & V2 were traveling up river on the cedar river after they had put in at Ellis boat ramp.  V2 was in the lead traveling back & forth through the water in a playful manner. V1 was approaching V2 when he turned his head briefly & when he looked back forward, V2 was stopped approximately 10' away & in direct line with V1.  V1 hit V2 straight on which then caused V1 to continue forward & strike the victim on V2.  This caused back & head trauma to the victim & knocked him into the water face down & unconscious .  V1 was traveling approximately 20-25 mph.  V1 jumped into the water, made contacted with the victim, turned the victim over & waited for help.  Both subjects were wearing life jackets.


BARDID: IA-2013-0003
Date: 2013-06-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:10:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: CLEAR LAKE
NearestCityTown: CLEAR LAKE
County: CERRO GORDO
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: operator behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was operated by victim who was pulling a tube which had 3 occupants on the tube.  The tube went under the water slightly & 1 child fell off.  Operator stopped the boat & jumped into the water to rescue the child.  He was able to swim to the child who was only in preschool & on his way back to the boat, became distressed & began to panic. His wife was able to start the boat & motor toward him & throw him a type III life jacket to hold onto.  Operator was able to stay afloat & get himself back into the boat.  Seasonal Water Patrol officer arrived on the scene & was able to board V1 & drive it into shore where medical personnel tended to operator.  All 3 occupants on the tube were wearing their life jackets.  Victim was not wearing a life jacket.


BARDID: IA-2013-0004
Date: 2013-06-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Missouri River
NearestCityTown: SALIX
County: WOODBURY
WaterConditions: Very Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
On 6/21/2013 at approximately 3:45 pm V1 was cruising downstream on the Mississippi River and attempted to get out of the extremely rough water by going closer to shore. Operator stated he did not see the wing dam because of the waves and when he went over the dam, the boat got stuck.  The 15-20 mph wind was forming standing waves of approximately 18-24" high.  The occupants did not seek medical attention but victim claimed to have broken her toe due to the incident. All occupants were wearing life jackets.


BARDID: IA-2013-0005
Date: 2013-06-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Black Hawk Lake
NearestCityTown: LAKEVIEW
County: SAC
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was pulling a tuber in circles when he noticed V2, coming his way.  V1 slowed his boat to a stop to protect the tuber from being hit & hoped that V2 would change direction.  V2 hit V1 on the starboard read side of the boat.  V2 stated he was cruising with a passenger @ about 20 mph when he looked behind him to see if there were any vessels near & didn't see the boat in front of him. V2 attempted to stop but impacted V1. Both subjects on V2 were wearing life jackets.  No person's on V1 were wearing life jacktes.  Upon impact V2 made contact with occupant on v1 & glanced off of her head.  She went to the Doctor as a precaution yet received no further treatment.


BARDID: IA-2013-0006
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-06-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:45:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: CEDAR RIVER
NearestCityTown: CHARLES CITY
County: FLOYD
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Alcohol
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
on 6/29/2013 V1 was traveling on the Cedar River near Charles City when the motor quit working.  The vessel went over the main Street Dam and stayed upright until it hit the center pillar of the bridge. Subjects in boat were able to climb onto the bridge pillar before the pontoon rolled & flipped. Subjects were rescued from the bridge.  Subjects were not wearing life jackets & occupant was charged & jailed for public intoxication.


BARDID: IA-2013-0008
Date: 2013-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:50:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE RATHBUN
NearestCityTown: PLANO
County: APPANOOSE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of V1 was jumping wakes with a PWC that he borrowed from a friend. Upon seeing that he was getting close to a no wake zone underneath a bridge, he began to slow his PWC. At the same time, he looked back to see what his friend was doing and hit a wake he didn't see. The victim struck his head on the steering column of the PWC rendering him self unconscious and falling from the machine into the water. The friend rode up along side the unconscious victim & turned him on his back & held his neck.  A pontoon assisted by transporting the victim.  The victim was wearing a lifejacket.


BARDID: IA-2013-0009
Date: 2013-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:15:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: SILVER LAKE
NearestCityTown: LAKE PARK
County: DICKINSON
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was pulling a tube with 3 occupants.  The tube hit a big wave and tipped over. The victim came down & hit her jaw on the knee or foot of one of the other passengers and complained that her jaw hurt.  She swam back to the boat to rest and take a break from tubing.  While on the boat the victims eyes rolled back in her head & she wasn't responsive.  She was taken to the hospital and determined to have a slight concussion & dehydrated.  The victim was wearing a life jacket.


BARDID: IA-2013-0010
Date: 2013-07-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:20:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: RATHBUN LAKE
NearestCityTown: MORAVIA
County: APPANOOSE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Force of wave/wake
AccidentCause2: Other
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
V 1 was pulling a tube with 2 occupants on the tube.  V1 was going about 15 mph when it turned a corner and hit a wake & 1 occupant fell off the tube. Victim who fell off the tube,  complained about his shoulder hurting when it was noticed that the shoulder looked dislocated and he was taken to the hospital. Victim was wearing  a life jacket


BARDID: IA-2013-0011
Date: 2013-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:51:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: EAST LAKE OKOBOJI
NearestCityTown: ARNOLDS PARK
County: DICKINSON
WaterConditions: Very Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was traveling about 20 yds beyond a no wake buoy when the operator decided to increase speed.  While accelerating the operator hit a wave & then immediately hit another wave which made the PWC airborne & also the operator while still holding onto the PWC. The operator came straight down which made her hit the seat very hard and wrenching her back.  While driving back to the dock she was fading in & out of consciousness.  The operator was wearing a life jacket


BARDID: IA-2013-0012
Date: 2013-07-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:15:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: CEDAR RIVER
NearestCityTown: TIPTON
County: CEDAR
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent2: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
On July 13, 2013 Operator launched his newly purchased boat at Cedar Bluff Boat ramp.  During his operation going up to Sutliff for dinner he was hitting sand bars and was having problems with docking because the motor kept dying. The vessel also kept dying on the way back downstream so Operator started messing with the motor to try & fix it as he drifted. Operator then attempted to use the anchor by throwing it out & pulling himself to shore. He became tired and fell into the water when he threw the anchor for the last time. Operator pulled himself back into the boat & started again to get the motor started.  Operator then used a pull rope because the battery became weak due to excessive attempts to start the engine. Operator lost his balance pulling & fell into the boat hitting his back & neck. Victim got up, continued to pull, fell again & ended up in the water again. Victim held on to the side of the boat as it drifted downstream.   The boat & victim ended up on the shore & he started yelling for help. 911 was called & victim was located suffering from hypothermia & an injured back.  Victim was wearing his life jacket.


BARDID: IA-2013-0013
Date: 2013-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:45:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: STORM LAKE
NearestCityTown: LAKESIDE
County: BUENA VISTA
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
The occupants of the vessel were fishing on the lake. When they first started out on the boat a discussion between the 2 occupants occurred and it was decided that Operator could not swim & the victim could not swim very well, so Operator would wear the life jacket. Operator was sitting on a raised seat in the bow wearing the life jacket when at some point he decided to take it off.  Victim wanted to switch places so he could sit in the raised seat to take a picture.  Victim stood up & started reeling in his fishing pole and the boat started to rock due to the high winds.  The boat tipped over & both subjects were thrown in the water. Both victims were trying to swim when Victim threw the life jacket to Operator who grabbed it & held on. Operator did not see what happened to Victim but noticed he was drifting farther away because of the wind.  Operator was rescued.


BARDID: IA-2013-0014
Date: 2013-07-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:22:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: WEST OKOBOJI
NearestCityTown: OKOBOJI
County: DICKINSON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Force of wave/wake
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/28/2013 at approximately 16:22 the operator of V1 was traveling east bound on West Lake Okoboji in Smith's Bay.  Due to choppy water and a large wave, the operator lost control of his PWC and was thrown from the PWC. He landed on the front portion of the PWC and struck his head. The victim incurred a fractured skull, fractured vertebrae, concussion, and a broken shoulder.  The victim was wearing his life jacket. A passer by pulled victim to safety and transported him to shore.


BARDID: IA-2013-0015
Date: 2013-08-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:50:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: MISSISSIPPI RIVER
NearestCityTown: MARQUETTE
County: CLAYTON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Force of wave/wake
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
ON 8/3/2013 at approximately 3:50pm V1 was operating on the Mississippi River between McGregor & Marquette and traveling @ idle speed.  V1 thought that the "no wake zone" went from McGregor all the way to Marquette and as he was approaching the south end of Marquette met a large white cruiser type boat leaving the "no wake zone"  As V1 met the cruiser, it floored it & created a big wake. The Bow of V1 went down and a wave poured over the bow filling the boat. As V1 began to sink, the passengers panicked & stood up to one side of the boat. V1 then rolled over upside down & the passengers ended up n the water. The injuries occurred because as the boat rolled over, gasoline spilled onto the victims. Several boats assisted with picking up the victims & then V1 was towed to shore.  The large white cruiser type boat kept going and never stopped & probably never knew the effect/cause created by its wake.


BARDID: IA-2013-0016
Date: 2013-08-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MANAWA
NearestCityTown: COUNCIL BLUFFS
County: POTTAWATTAMIE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Force of wave/wake
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/5/2013 at approximately 8:05 pm V1 was traveling about 30 miles per hour.  V1 hit a large wake that threw him from the Jet ski. As he was thrown, his right leg got caught in the area where he had his feet & his leg twisted as he was thrown.  Also as he was thrown all of his weight was put on his right leg. Both were wearing life jackets.  The victim admitted to drinking 1/2 of an alcohol beverage yet detection of being impaired was not observed.


BARDID: IA-2013-0018
Date: 2013-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:30:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: SAYLORVILLE RES
NearestCityTown: POLK CITY
County: POLK
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 12:30 am V1 was traveling toward the Saylorville Marina when he ran his boat onto the flooded parking lot of Oak Grove beach tearing the lower unit off of the boat.  Being unfamiliar with the water and shoreline is the cause of this incident


BARDID: IA-2013-0026
Date: 2013-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:15:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: BLACK HAWK LAKE
NearestCityTown: UNKNOWN
County: SAC
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
06-20-13 LAKE VIEW, IA Arizona woman rescued from Black Hawk Lake ncnewspress.com (06-21-13) An Arizona woman was rescued from Black Hawk Lake Thur. afternoon (06-20), after the PWC she was operating with her son overturned and the 2 were separated from the craft by high winds. Operator was pulled from the lake by staff from the Iowa DNR district office at Lake View. "We had a call about an unoccupied PWC and that 2 people were in the lake yelling for help," secretary at the office. "I called 911 and joined a subject in his vehicle to go to the scene." district wildlife supervisor, contacted fellow DNR staff who launched a boat to assist.  Operator's son successfully made it to shore and was looking for help. A resident was attempting to launch a pontoon but the high winds made it difficult. DNR was able to get the boat launched and motor over to Welch, who was pulled from the lake. Emergency crews arrived within 10 min. Operator was taken by relatives to Loring Hosp. in Sac City for evaluation. Both individuals were wearing lifejackets.


BARDID: IA-USCG-2010-0001
Date: 2010-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
State: IA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Private pond
NearestCityTown: Eldora
WaterConditions: unknown
Wind: unknown
Visibility: unkn
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
According to the news media, a 55-year old man drowned Saturday aroudn 11:30am when his boat capsized.  The other occupant was able to cling to the boat and make it to the shore.  The victim's body was recovered around 3:20pm.


BARDID: ID-2010-0001
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-01-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:33:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Clearwater River
NearestCityTown: Peck
County: Nez Perce
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: HAZARDOUS WATERS
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel owner was operating a 1995 bass type boat with an outboard motor and metal hull, traveling west on the Clearwater River in an area called the "Saddlebag" which is near milepost 37.5 on Highway 12.  Vessel was moving downstream through a small set of rapids where the water is shallow and is covered with numerours rocks that are at or near the surface.  The operator was unfamiliar with the Clearwater River, struck one of the rocks, causing his vessel to turn sideways and take on water.  The vessel was held against the rocks by the force of the water.
There were two passengers in the vessel, they were thrown into the water.  Neither were wearing life jackets.  The operator was able to throw life jackets, and the passengers were able to get the jackets on.  A vessel that was downstream witnessed the accident and picked up the passengers.  The operator remained on the vessel.
The passengers were brought to shore, the operator was rescued from his boat by marine deputies.


BARDID: ID-2010-0002
Date: 2010-01-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Clearwater River
NearestCityTown: Peck
County: Nez Perce
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
AccidentEvent3: GROUNDING
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was on plane and traveling west on the Clearwater River (heading down river).  The operator was navigating through an area of swift water where there are numerous rocks and the river becomes very shallow.  The operator said he was unfamiliar with the Clearwater River.  The operator attempted to avoid some of the rocks but there were too many and he could not avoid striking several of them.  The boat began taking on water and he ran aground.  The operator and his passengers were able to get the boat to shore and tie off to a tree.


BARDID: ID-2010-0003
Date: 2010-03-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:15:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Priest Lake
NearestCityTown: Nordman
County: Bonner
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: IMPROPER LOOKOUT
OtherAccidentCause: carbon monoxide
AccidentEvent1: Carbon Monoxide Exposure
AccidentEvent2: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Two individuals were fishing in a vessel with a cloth top utilizing a propane heater.  The vessel's trolling motor was not operating, therefore the main propulsion was utilized.  The individuals were overcome with carbon monoxide gasses and hit a docked sail boat, later removed their vessel from the water and drove home.  The individuals did not remember the incident or subsequent actions.  One individual received medical attention the following day, placed on oxygen and received carboxyhemogoplbin examination.  Doctors impression: syncope.


BARDID: ID-2010-0004
Date: 2010-03-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:25:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Snake River
NearestCityTown: Blackfoot
County: Bingham
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: CAPSIZING
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator had ran upstream to go fishing and then was unable to get the boat to start.  He decided he would drift the boat down to the ramp.  In the process the boat struck a stainer which caused it to roll over throwing the operator into the water between the boat and a tree, which caused broken ribs.  The operator then went undet the boat and after several attempts was able to get out of the water and onto an island.  The operator was in chest waders at the time and was not wearing a PFD.  The operator was removed from the island by a passing boater and transported to the boat ramp.  From there he was transported by ambulance to Bingham Memorial Hospital.


BARDID: ID-2010-0005
Date: 2010-04-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Dworshak Reservoir
NearestCityTown: Orofino
County: Clearwater
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Submerged Object
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was cruising on Dworshak reservoir when his 1989 Glastron boat struck a submerged log.  The operator estimates his speed to be approximately 28 mph.  The vessel ramped over the log allowing the lower unit collide with the log.  The lower unit was sheared off and hanging by the hydraulic cylinders.  The vessel then settled down and came to a stop.  The occupants remained seated and on board the vessel.  None of the occupants were wearing life jackets at the time of the accident.  No one was injured as a result of this accident.  The vessel remained floating and was towed to the boat ramp.


BARDID: ID-2010-0006
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-04-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:15:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Snake River South Fork
NearestCityTown: Ririe
County: Bonneville
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 4/11/2010 at approximatley 1315 hours officer was advised of a possible boating accident with a boat that was stuck in the river.  The incident was on the South Fork of the Snake River just past the Kelly Canyon camp ground.  Upon arrival, the officer observed the boat and it was approximately .75 miles south east from the Byington boat ramp.  The officer was receiving information from someone who was not involed in the accident.  It was advised that possibly one or more persons were thrown from the boat at the time of the accident, and that one person could possibly have been injured.
The officer observed two aluminum jet boats in the area of which one was trying to assist the other.  The boat (unit 1) that appeared to be stuck was a 1959 16' Nels aluminum flat hull jet boat.
The officer was advised by the driver of unit 1 that three passengers were on board one of which passenger 1 was seated on the port side and passenger 2 was seated on the back starboard side.  Unit 1 was going south east (upstream) then collided with rocks due to the water being shallow.  This caused unit 1 to trun abruptly to it's starboard side throwing passenger 2 from unit 1.  Passenger 2 suffered minor injuries to the leg but no other injuries were reported.
Unit 1 suffered severe damage to the front of the hull and keel.  Damage was also done to the hull on the starboard side.


BARDID: ID-2010-0007
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-05-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Magic Reservor
NearestCityTown: Bellevue
County: Blaine
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentCause3: HAZARDOUS WATERS
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Man's body found Thursday at Magic Reservoir, Blaine County.  Coroner's office reported that a Blaine County resident whose body was found Thursday morning (5/27) on the west side of Magic Reservoir most likely died from drowning.  Coroner identified the victim as a 49-year old man.  It was not know Thursday afternoon whether an autopsy would be conducted.  The victim was found by Blaine County sheriff's officers on a bank of the reservoir near West Magic Resort in souther Blaine County.  The coronor was notified at 8:50 am but did not know when the body was first discovered.  He said sheriff's officers began looking for the victim on Wednesday (5/26) after it was reported to them that he was missing and was possibly last seen or heard from on Sunday (5/23).  The coronor reported that it appears that the victim was fishing from a small boat that overturned.  His boat apparently capsized.  He had a life jacket on but was wearing heavy clothing.  The boat was found floating near where the victims body was discovered.

Investigator's Report:
49 year old male was fishing alone in a 12-foot aluminum v-hull vessel on May 23rd, 2010.  He disembarked at approximately 1900 hours from the west side of Magic Reservoir.  He reported missing to the Blaine County Sheriff's office on May 26, 2010 at approximately 2000 hours.  He was found deceased on the west shoreline on May 27, 2010 at 0745 hours.  For an unknown reason, victim ended up in the water, probably near the west shoreline.  Victim was partially wearing a type III personal floatation device.  It appeared he either attempted to put PFD on once in the water, or had it on but not secured properly.  The reservoir level had been dropping due to irrigation demand and it is believed that the dropping water levels left his body beached.  The vessel was found on the east side of the reservoir.  It was capsized and appears to have been blown over to the location by the prevailing winds.  The vessel was damaged from being slammed against the rocky shoreline by wind and waves.  It is unknown for certain what had transpired, but it is likely that the victim may have stood up in the vessel and fell overboard or the vessel capsized from weather and he ended up in the water.  It is likely he struggled to get to the west shoreline and succumbed to drowning, hypothermia, or exhaustion.


BARDID: ID-2010-0008
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-05-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:58:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Walcott
NearestCityTown: Acequia
County: Minidoka
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: HAZARDOUS WATERS
AccidentCause3: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: SINKING
RedactedNarrative:
Officer performed a boat safety inspection on boat.  The boat had all the required safety gear, but was not issued a safety sticker because registration letters were illegable on one side.
The father and his son went out on the lake to fish following the inspection.
Mid afternoon a storm came upon the lake and they headed for the boat ramp.  The wind turned the water rough and the father turned the boat into the waves and he headed for the boat ramp.
The son noticed they they were taking on water in the stern of the boat.  The son told the father about them taking on the water.  The father turned to look and the motor died and it submerged into the water.  The father said that within a few seconds that the bow of the boat went under.  The boat sank to the bottom of the lake.  The son had his life jacket on, the father did not have a life jacket on.    The father did not know if he lost the plug to the boat or not.
Two witnesses on the shore saw the boat go under and called for help.  Other boaters pulled the father and son out of the water.  The father and son were transported to the hospital by ambulance and treated and released that evening.


BARDID: ID-2010-0009
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-06-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Salmon River
NearestCityTown: Salmon
County: Lemhi
WaterConditions: Very Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentCause3: HAZARDOUS WATERS
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
The Lemhi County Sheriff says a 59-year old Montana man drowned Friday while rafting along the Middle Fork of the Salmon River.  Sheriff says the victim was floating the river with a private group when his rubber raft flipped over.  The accident occurred about five miles from where the Middle Fork of the Salmon River connects to the main Salmon River.  The victims death is being ruled as an accidental drowning, but an autopsy will be conducted to determine if he had a medical issue prior to falling into the river.  The Sheriff's office said the river was flowing very high and fast the day of the accident.  When they set out on May 31, it was flowing much lower and slower.    Another group that set out on the same stretch of river on Saturday had a rough trip.  Three boats flipped, everone got out safely but there were some minor injuries.  Two of the boats were not recovered.
UPDATE:
The victim was rowing from a center-mount fow frame in a 14 ft Star raft and had two passengers up front paddeling.  The vessel entered Hancock rapids which was currently around a class IV + rapid.  The vessel was struck by a wave on the port side, capsized and threw all 3 occupants into the water.  The accident was witnessed by 12 friends.  The victim became instantly incapacitated and would not reach for a throw rope and it appeared that his eyes had rolled into the back of his head.  The victim floated through several rapids and was next observed to be face down.  A witness jumped into the water and grabbed the victim and both were pulled to shore.  CPR was initiated and continued for approximately 45 minutes before being discontinued.  The victim was then transported to the confluences of the Middle Fork and main Salmon River where Forest Service personel contacted the Sheriff's office.  The other two passengers were pulled safely from the river, suffering mild hypothermia only.


BARDID: ID-2010-0010
Date: 2010-05-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:45:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Killarney Lake
NearestCityTown: Rose Lake
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: IMPROPER LOADING
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Submerged Object
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent3: CAPSIZING
RedactedNarrative:
On 5/26/10 at approximately 0745 hours vessel 1 hit a submerged object causing the motor to turn sharply to the right and the boat to swerve to the right.  As a result of the boat swerving to the right, the operator lost his balance and was ejected overboard.  The operator made several attempts to get back into the boat, which caused the boat to flip over, ejecting the contents of the boat into the water.  The operator was finally able to get back into the boat, but was unable to start the motor and paddled back to shore where he was met my EMS personnel.


BARDID: ID-2010-0013
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-06-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:05:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Hayden Lake
NearestCityTown: Hayden
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Failure to vent
AccidentCause2: IGNITION OF SPILLED FUEL OR VAPOR
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
On June 23, 2010 at approximately 1805 hours deputies were dispatched to the Hayden Lake Marina on Hayden Lake regarding a boat fire.  Upon arrival I met with the boat owner/operator who told me he'd driven his 23' Regal to the fuel dock at the marine and put in 30 gallons of gasoline.  Once completed, the operator pushed away from the dock and was drifting in the marina and attempting to start his boat.  The operator said the boat was hard starting and acted like the engine was flooded with fuel.  the operator said he pumped the throttle a couple times and put it all the way forward (full throttle) and started the boat.  The boat backfired and the operator said the engine compartment exploded, blowing off the engine cover.  The operator said his son was laying on the Port side bench seat.  His head was towards the bow but he was facing in and towards the engine compartment.  When the explosion occurred, the son sustained minor burns to his face and singed his hair.  
The operator stated that he and his son jumped overboard and swam to the dock.  However, the operator re-entered the water and grabbed the bow eye of the boat and attempted to pull it (by swimming) out of the marina and away from the other boats.  He made it a short distance and another boat came to his rescue and helped pull the boat out of the marina and the operator out of the water.  The Northern Lakes Fire Department arrived on scene to put out the fire, which they did.  The boat subsequently sank due to hull damage and being filled with water from the fire department.  Recovery efforts are pending.
The deputy asked the operator if he or his son were wearing PFD's.  He told me they had PFD's on the boat but were not wearing them.  He added that his mechanical blower did function properly although he didn't use it.  Furthermore, the operator told me he completed maintenance on the backfire flame arrestor last fall and that he cleaned it with gasoline or carburetor cleaner.  I informed him that he shouldn't use flammable solvents or products to clean the BFA and he should always ventilate the engine compartment prior to starting up.


BARDID: ID-2010-0014
Date: 2010-06-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 04:45:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Spokane River
NearestCityTown: Post Falls
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
News:
The Kootenai County Sheriff's Department has recovered the body of a man who fell out of a canoe in the Spokane River near Post Falls, Idaho.  The sheriff's department received a 911 call shortly before 6 am, Thursday from a man who said he and a friend had just pushed off from shore at the east end of Corbin Park in Post Falls when the canoe flipped and both men were thrown into the water.  The caller said he held onto the canoe for a while and then got to shore, but that he last saw his friend floating just below the first set of rapids.  Rescue divers recovered the man's body at about 7 am just below the park.  Deputies say neither man was wearing a life jacket.

Update:
On 6/24/10 at 0550 hours, sheriff's office was dispatched to the Spokane River near Corbin Park for a canoe accident in which one person had drowned.  The investigation revealed that the victim and his friend planned to canoe the lower portion of the Spokane River below the Avista Dam.  Their plan was to put in at Corbin Park and paddle to the pleasantview bridge downstream a mile and then go to work at Buck Knives.  Operator told the sheiff's office that they put the canoe in at a point near the up river parking area where there was a calm pool of water.  The men put the canoe in the water and the swirling current cycled the around in the small pool and towards the main river channel and large rapids.  The operator stated they successfully paddled back to shore in an effort to avoid the large rapids and decided to pull themselves along the rocks (cliffs) and around a bend in the river and start their voyage.  The operator indicated that as they neared the eddy line in the river, the current caught the vessel and pulled them away from the rocks and immediately capsized the canoe.  The operator said he was able to swim a few feet and grab the rocks and work his way back to the safety of the shore.  He observed the victim breathing rapidly (stated "hyperventilating") being swept out into the main set of rapids and go downstream with a small child's PFD floating nearby.  One on shore, the operator said he ran around the point further downstream in the park calling for his friend but could no longer see him.  The operator went back to the canoe, donned a PFD that was not USCG approved and paddled down the river himself in an attempt to locate the victim.  Once he arrived at the Pleasantview Bridge, the operator was able to obtain his cell phone from his vehicle and call for assistance.  
Kootenai County Sheriff's Dept dive team members reponded to Corbin Park and the State Line boat launch.  The deputy responded to the State Line launch along with a few rescue divers, we navigated the river up to Corbin Park.  Meanwhile, Medstar air ambulance was requested to fly the Spokane River from State Line to Corbin Park in an attempt to locate the victim.  Medstar located the victim about a mile downstream from Corbin Park on the south side of the river.  The other rescue boat recovered the victim who was under four feet of water and transported him back to Corbin Park where medical personnel declared him deceased.
The investigation revealed that neither men were wearing a PFD.


BARDID: ID-2010-0015
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:22:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Pend Oreille
NearestCityTown: Sandpoint
County: Bonner
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: DRUG USE
AccidentCause3: EXCESSIVE SPEED
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
A North Idaho couple was killed late Saturday night when their boat crashed into the Long Bridge piling on Lake Pend Oreille near Sandpoint.
Arount 11:20 pm Saturday a boat with three people inside smashed into the Long Bridge piling near Sandpoint.  Sandpint residents were killed, a third person was injured in the crash.  He was rescued and taken to Bonner General Hospital.
The Bonner County Sheriff's office is investigating the crash.

Approximately 2100 hours 7/3/2010 two persons boarded a vessel and proceeded to an area off Sandpoint, Idaho's City beach.  The vessel rafted with another vessel to observe a fireworks display.  After the fireworks display the vessel proceeded to the concrete pier at city beach and boarded another person. The vessel then departed Lake Pend Oreille and proceeded under the Railroad and Long Bridge into the Pend Oreille River.  After passing under the long brige the vessel stopped so two passengers could relieve themselves.  While stopped the operator received a cell phone call from the vessel that they had previously rafted with requesting help as they could no get their vessel started.  After starting his vessel, the victim rapidly accelerated.  The vessel impacted the structural cross members of the Long Bridge striking the bow, windshield and towing tower.  The vessel hull and deck sections partially separated an a bridge piling was implanted into the bow hull section.  A witness stated that the vessel was traveling at a high rate of speed with navigation lights on.


BARDID: ID-2010-0016
Date: 2010-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Moose Creek Reservoir
NearestCityTown: Bovill
County: Latah
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
A St Maries man drown in Moose Creek Reservoir west of Bovill Saturday afternoon.
The call for assistance came in just before 6:00 pm.
The Latah County Sheriff's office said 43-year old male of St. Maries was in a conoe with 48-year old woman also of St. Maries, when it overturned.  He disappeared under the water.  She was able to swim to the shoreline.
Rescuers were unable to locate the males body Saturday and the search continued early Sunday morning.  Rescue team members discovered his body at around 10 am.
Update:
On 7/3/10 at approximatley 1750 hours, deputies were dispatched to Moose Creek Reservoir in Latah County, Idaho for a request for a male subject under water.  The camp host for the Moose Creek Reservoir campground call the Latah County Sheriff's Office over the radio and advised that there was a male subject under water and they needed emergancy personnel to help locate him.
Deputies arrived at Moose Creek Reservoir at approximately 1817 hours.  Deary ambulance, Bovill emergency personnel and Idaho Fish and Game officers were also at the scene.  Emergency personnel and others were in boats looking around the lake to see if they could locate the subject.  The Clearwater County Sheriff's Office was contacted for assistance from their water rescue unit.
On 7/4/10 the Clearwater County Sheriff's Office Dive Team used a cadaver dog, divers and a jet boat with sonar to locate the body.  The victim was discovered on the north-east side of the reservoir, about 60 yards east of the original incident location.  At about 1000 hours, the body was recovered from the reservoir by divers.


BARDID: ID-2010-0017
Date: 2010-07-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:06:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Glendale Reservoir
NearestCityTown: Preston
County: Franklin
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
A 9-year old California boy died over the weekend while visiting Glendale Reservoir in Franklin County.

The reservoir is about 4 miles north-east of Preston.  Franklin County Sheriff said the victim of Oceanside, Calif., was riding on an inner-tube behind a boy when he somehow flew off, landed in the water wrong and injuring his neck and head.

Sheriff's office said CPR was given at the reservoir before he was taken to Franklin County Medical Center.  The victim was then taken to Primary Children's Hospital in Salt Lake where he died.

The Sheriff's office said it was a freak accident and there was no neglect or reckless driving.

Update:
Boat was towing a 10-year old male child on a large tube.  Speed was reported to be 10-12 MPH.  Boat was reported to be up on plane.  Observer on boat stated a gust of wind lifted tube off the water to a height of 20 to 25 feet.  Child became separated from tube before impacting water.  Child was face down in the water when boat returned to him, reported 15 to 20 seconds in water before picked up.  CPR was initiated when they arrived at a dock distance aprox 100 yards and continued until child was carried approximately 200 yards to an ambulance the CPR was restarted.  Child was stablized on ventalator at Franklin County Medical Center and life flighted to Primary Childrens Hospital in Salt Lake City, UT.  Child died at approx 0400 hrs 7/3/10 of devastating brain injury.
The child was wearing a type III PFD.


BARDID: ID-2010-0018
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-06-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:09:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Jensen's Grove Lake
NearestCityTown: Blackfoot
County: Bingham
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentCause3: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: PERSON STRUCK BY VESSEL
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
News:  
Two people were transported to Bingham Memorial last Sunday following a Jet Ski collision at Jensen's Grove.  Blackfoot police said 19-year old and 22-year old were riding in the slalom course when they collided.  The victims were treated and released at BMH.  No citation was issued in connection to the accident, but the sheriff said the course is restricted to one boat at a time and jet skis are considered boats.  
Update:
Boat 1 and boat 2 were running back and fourth in a slalom course.  Neither unit saw the other when they reached the end and turned around colliding head-on with each other.


BARDID: ID-2010-0020
Date: 2010-06-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lucky Peak Reservoir
NearestCityTown: Boise
County: Ada
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
1997 18' Bayliner Capri was operating from Spring Shores Marina.  The operator stated he had been on the water approximately 15 minutes when his AM/FM radio stopped working.  He stated he slowed down and then began looking down to work on the radio.  He felt a bump and looked up to see he had run aground into some trees.


BARDID: ID-2010-0021
Date: 2010-07-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:40:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Anderson
NearestCityTown: Pine
County: Elmore
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: IMPROPER LOOKOUT
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel ID 1938AM a 19-foot 1992 Malibu, operator was pulling a bare foot water skier.  Vessel made turn to change directions and skier lost control of the 75' ski rope and hit the bow of a vessel which was anchored near shore.  Victim hit the bow section of vessel ID1441AC, a 1988 Malibu which was anchored near shore.  Victim lost consciousness for a short time.  Victim was transported to St. Alphonsus hospital in Boise, Idaho by Life Flight.  Victim sustained broken ribs and a broken pelvis along with lacerations to his forehead and hip area.


BARDID: ID-2010-0022
Date: 2010-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:15:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Coeur d'Alene Lake
NearestCityTown: Coeur d'Alene
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentCause2: Restricted Vision
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/4/2010 at approximately 2315 hours victim was operating her vessel heading south towards their cabin in Rockford Bay.  She and a passenger spotted a white boat approximately 200' away passing them on the starboard side.  They estimated the vessel's speed to be approximately 40 MPH.  As the boat drew closer, they observed the boat starting to turn towards them.  The boat continued towards them as the operator began to turn left in an attempt to avoid a collsion.  The white vessel hit the victims vessel near the stern on the starboard side and continued on without stopping.  The victim stopped the boat to make sure everyone was okay and noticed the boat that hit them was nowhere in sight.


BARDID: ID-2010-0023
Date: 2010-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Payette Lake
NearestCityTown: McCall
County: Valley
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: EXCESSIVE SPEED
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operators of vessel #1 and #2 were traveling in circles to make large wakes.  Both operators were to close to each other and operating in a careless manner by making the large wake.  The front of vessel #1 struck the starboard side of vessel #2.  The operator of vessel #2 was thrown into the water by the impact.  No one was injured.


BARDID: ID-2010-0024
Date: 2010-06-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:40:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: St Joe River
NearestCityTown: St Maries
County: Benewah
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentCause3: IMPROPER LOOKOUT
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Marine Deputy was heading up the St Joe river towards St Maries when rounding a corner in the river hit some debris with the boat.  About the same time, the Deputy thought he could hear someone yelling.  He turned the boat around and headed back down river.  The Deputy spotted a life preserver hanging from some brush, when he got closer he could see a boat int the brush up a high bank with 2 people aboard.  He asked them what had happened and if anyone was hurt.  They said yes, so we boarded the marine deputies boat and headed to St Maries where we were met by an ambulance and the victims were taken to the local hospital.
The operator indicated he was traveling at full throttle when the passenger noticed his coat blowing out of the boat and attempted to catch it, the operator turned to see what he was doing and the boat ran aground.  Operator also said he had consumed 2 - 16oz beers that day.  Both the operator and the passenger were ejected from the boat.  Both victims received cuts and bruises as well as some back and chest pain.


BARDID: ID-2010-0025
Date: 2010-06-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 02:24:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Payette Lake
NearestCityTown: McCall
County: Valley
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: OVERLOADING
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: CAPSIZING
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was loaded with 5 occupants and an operator.  all had been drinking at the Yacht Club during the night.  Operator #1 was advised by off-duty marine deputy to not navigate and the fact he needed navigation lights.  Operator #1 untied the vessel from the slip and started out.  Vessel #1 made it about 75 yards before the stern of the boat dropped below the water line causing the boat to swamp and capsize.  The vessel had four life jackets tied to the front of the boat.  All 6 persons went into the water and had to swim for the dock.  Occupant #5 started to drown and was rescued by a bar tender.  Occupant #5 was revived by CPR and flown to hospital where he is still on a ventilator but expected to make a full recovery.  Operator #1 was given FST's and arrested for OUI and Gross Neg Operations.  Vessel #1 by calculating had a capcity of 3.  The boat was seized form processing.


BARDID: ID-2010-0026
Date: 2010-07-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Cascade
NearestCityTown: Donnelly
County: Valley
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel number 1 was pulling a slalom skier that became disengaged after striking a wake.  Skier fell face down in the water and was knocked unconscious.  Operator number 1 circled, retrieved the skier and stated it was obvious that the victim had expired.  Operator #1 began administering CPR and revived the victim, vessel number 1 then transported skier and passengers to Boulder Creek launch where he was met by EMT's and Law Enforcement Officers.


BARDID: ID-2010-0027
Date: 2010-07-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:15:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Coeur d'Alene Lake
NearestCityTown: Coeur d'Alene
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/18/2010, at approximately 1759 hours, Deputies were contacted at the dock in reference to a boating accident.  According to witnesses, on 7/18/2010, victim was attempting to come up on her water ski's when she did the "splits" injuring her left hip.  The boat had a proper lookout and turned around immediately to recover the victim.  When the boat came around to get the victim she said she was hurt.  The operator jumped in the water and helped pull the victim up into the boat.  The operator immediately drove back to their dock and called EMS.  Medical transported the victim to Kootenai Medical Center.  The victim sustained a sprained hip from the accident.


BARDID: ID-2010-0028
Date: 2010-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:32:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Jensen's Grove Lake
NearestCityTown: Blackfoot
County: Bingham
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Sharp Turn
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent2: PERSON STRUCK BY VESSEL
RedactedNarrative:
Witnesses stated that operator was spinning in circles, then fell off of the jet ski.  Then saw him floating face down in the water.  Boat possibly was still spinning striking the operator after he entered the water.


BARDID: ID-2010-0029
Date: 2010-07-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:09:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Snake River
NearestCityTown: Rigby
County: Jefferson
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: HAZARDOUS WATERS
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: CAPSIZING
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
7/31/10 Madison County, ID Boat overturns in Madison County, one man missing.  Search and rescue crews and deputies from Jefferson and Madison Counties are searching for a man who is missing in the Snake River after the boat he was in overturned Saturday night.  Deputies with the Madison County Sheriff's Office said that 3 men were in the boat when it overturned before 7 pm.  Two of the men were safe and uninjured but one man was still missing.  The missing man is from Palisades.  The two men safe were from Salt Lake City.  They were visiting the man from Palisades.  One of the men on board said that the boat hit a pillar on the highway 20 bridge on the Snake River at the Jefferson-Madison County line.  The passenger said the boat capsized at about 6:45 pm and siad that the victim was conscious and swimming but never made it to shore.  Crews were searching the Snake River near the Lorenzo boat dock area with boats and jet skis.
Update:
At 9:30 pm on Saturday night, 55-year old male from Swan Valley was found dead in the Snake River.  His body was found a mile away from his boating accident, he was caught in a tree.
Last night about 6pm, three men were on the Snake River when their fishing boat hit a whirlpool.  They tried to navigate it through the current but the turbulence was too much.  Their boat capsized, possible hitting a pillar on the Lorenzo Bridge.  The three men were thrown from the boat.  Althought the boat contained enough life vests, no one had one on.
The three men clung to the upside down boat.  Two men tried to swim to shore, but only one made it.  The other man drifted down river with the boat and was picked up by a passing boat.  
The victim was not able to reach the shore.  He got lost in the fast paced river.  Madison County Sheriff's Department received the emergency call at 6:09 pm and Jefferson County Sheriff's Department at 6:20 pm.
Both Madison and Jefferson County joined together for the search.  They used boats, jet skis, and a private helicopter.  Jefferson County Sheriff said the private helicopter was a huge help in the rescue mission.  The helicopter spotted him and rescue boat were sent to the scene.
The boat was lodged 150 yards away, submerged in a channel, and Sunday morning crews were sent to assist in the recovery of the boat.
The two other men in the boat were visiting the victim from out of town.  They are both uninjured.  
Jefferson County Sheriff said that part of the river is very unforgiving.  It is great fishing.  Some of the best boaters I know have never made it out of there, or have been close to losing their lives.  You have to respect it.  The river changes, channels change, go with someone who know the river.  It all happens so quickly.  And always wear your life jacket.
The boat was a Clackacraft 16' drift boat with three occupants, the operator and 2 passengers.  The operator indicated that the current pinned the boat up against the south bridge pilar of the south bound lane bridge.  The operator put his right oar down into the current in attempt to steer boat around the pilar.    This caused the boat to be pulled down into the swift current swamping the boat, all three occupants were thrown out of the boat.
All three stayed with the boat as it floated down stream approx 50 yards before becoming lodged on a sandbar.  The operator stayed with the boat while the passengers attemped to swim across the river to the north bank.  One of the passengers was helped out of the river by subjects on the north shore, while the other passenger (the victim) was swept down stream by the current.  The victim was last seen approx 200 yards down stream from the bridge trying to swim up to the north bank.  The operator was later assisted by another boat to the north shore.  The operator stated he and the victim had been drinking while floating and fishing down the river thru out the day.  An alcohol bac test was not performed.


BARDID: ID-2010-0031
Date: 2010-07-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Coeur d'Alene
NearestCityTown: Coeur d'Alene
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Person Departed Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/29/10 at approximately 2000 hours I (Kootenai County Sheriff's Office) was advised of an injury boat accident that had occured on Lake Coeur d'Alene in Neachen Bay.  The injured subject was an adult female.  Initial reports indicated that the victim was intoxicated and on a boat that was one of seven that were rafted up in the bay.  The victim was being transported to 3rd Street Marina by one of the boats in the flotilla, but not the striking vessel.
Sgt responded to 3rd Street where he met with victim and medical personnel.  The victim had sustained a laceration on her left calf muscle as a result of contacting the propeller.  Sgt followed the victim to the hospital where she advised him of the following:  she was on a boat belonging to the owner and there were multiple boats rafted up.  The flotilla had drifted too close to shore and they were in the process of backing away as a group when she entered the water at the stern of the boat.  The victim said she thought the engine was off.  The sgt took some photos of the victims injuries and responded back to 3rd street to meet with the operator.  The operator confirmed what the victim had stated.  Witnesses on the boat stated the victim was kneeling on the aft swim platform (facing forward) and slipped into the water on the right side of the outdrive.  Her left calf was closest to the prop and was cut by it.  The victim was transported by another vessel due to mechanical issues on vessel in this statement.  The vessel operator was not intoxicated when contacted.


BARDID: ID-2010-0033
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:45:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Murtaugh Lake
NearestCityTown: Murtaugh
County: Twin Falls
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: PERSON STRUCK BY VESSEL
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Two PWC's were traveling on Murtaugh Lake near Dean's Cove 42 degrees 27.751 North and 114 degrees 10.382 West.  Unit 1's driver was heading west when he made a turn to the right and headed in the opposite direction.  Unit 2 was heading west as well.  Unit 1 was now in the path of Unit 2.  Both units veered to try an avoid the collision.  Unit 1 veered right and unit 2 veered left causing the two PWC's to collide.  Driver of unit 2 was thrown from the PWC causing injury.


BARDID: ID-2010-0034
Date: 2010-07-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:10:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Salmon River
NearestCityTown: Stanley
County: Custer
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Two inflatable 13' boats with paddles and type V PFD's were rented by the family to run the Salmon river from Sunbeam to Torry's boat ramp.  The family had boated this section for 9-years every summer and ran this section twice that day.  They were on the third run of the day when the incident occurred.  At MP 207.6 boat #1 was stuck on a rock.  Boat #2 attempted to bump the first boat off the rock and in the process wrapped on a rock sticking out of the water approximately 4 feet just below boat #1.  Boat #1 was clear and proceeded down the river.  The bow line entangled with 9-year old boy's foot and pulled him under water.  The father attempted to free the boy three times (approximate time of 10 minutes) before finally freeing the boy from the tangled rope.  The father got the boy to shore and with the hlp of other boaters that happened along began CPR.  The boy began breathing after 17 minutes of CPR.  Stanley ambulance responded, treated the patient and transferred to St Al's in Boise by Life Flight.


BARDID: ID-2010-0035
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-07-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:08:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Ririe Reservoir
NearestCityTown: Ririe
County: Bonneville
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/14/2010 at about 1308 hours county sheriff's office was dispatched to Blacktail boat docks for a boat accident with injuries.  It was advised there was a female, unconscious and breathing, with severe head injury.  
Upon arrival, I observed a man and a boy standing on the dock next to a 15' boat.  Inside the boat were 2 adults attending to an adult female, the female was laying on her back in the boat.  It was advised that one of the attending adults was a medical doctor.  Parametics responded and called for life flight.
The boat stuck the shore line ejecting the victim out of the boat onto the shore.  The victim had severe head injuries and other possible fractures to both arms.


BARDID: ID-2010-0036
Date: 2010-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:45:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Redfish Lake
NearestCityTown: Stanley
County: Custer
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: EXCESSIVE SPEED
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Boat operator had been un-docking his boat (1) when he struck another docked boat (2).  The operator of vessel 1 indicated that he was having problems with his throttle assembly.  He was at high speed at the time of the accident according to witnesses.  The officer observed a large dent and crack on the side of the docked vessel (2), along with a broken side window.  Vessel 1 had deep scratches on the bow and the throttle assembly was loose from the mount.


BARDID: ID-2010-0043
Date: 2010-08-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:46:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Bear Lake
NearestCityTown: St. Charles
County: Bear Lake County
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: CAPSIZING
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of the vessel departed from the beach just below the hot springs.  As he made his way to the north beach boat ramp the bow of his boat was taking on water from four foot swells caused by a severe storm.  The driver kept most of the water to the bow until it broke and flowed to the back of the vessel.  This caused the freeboard on the back of the vessel to drop low into the water making it possible for the swells to pour in at which point caused the vessel to capsize.  The passengers were able to swim safely to shore.  The vessel was later flipped back over and towed to shore.


BARDID: ID-2010-0044
Date: 2010-08-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:15:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Payette Lake
NearestCityTown: McCall
County: Valley
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: PERSON STRUCK BY VESSEL
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was operating and for some reason slowed.  Vessel #2 approaching from the stern of vessel #1 failed to have a proper lookout and then panicked letting off the throttle thus inducing a loss of steering in the PWC.  Vessel #2 continued on its course and struck vessel #1 and ran up and over it.  When this occurred operator #1 was struck and ejected of the vessel.  The operator of PWC #1 was knocked unconscious and suffered a broken jaw, concussion and a bloody lip.  The operator of PWC #2 suffered no injuries.


BARDID: ID-2010-0045
Date: 2010-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Lowell
NearestCityTown: Caldwell
County: Canyon
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/30/10 family and friends came to Lake Lowell lower dam to have a celebration and family BBQ.  They arrived at approximatley 1400 hours and launched their boat at the lower dam and proceeded to wake board and water ski.  At approximatley 1800 hours operator of the 23 ft vessel began towing his brother on his wakeboard.  The brother tried to do a small jump but landed wrong and fell.  Immediately the wakeboarder was in extreme pain and stated that he had broken his left leg.  The boat had six other people besides the operator and the person being towed.  The victim was loaded into the boat and taken to shore where his parents were located.  The victim was transported by his parents to Mercy Medical Center in Nampa and received treatment for a broken left femur and under went surgery to repair the broken leg.


BARDID: ID-2010-0046
Date: 2010-08-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Bear Lake
NearestCityTown: Fish Haven
County: Bear Lake
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: HAZARDOUS WATERS
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On August 7th, 2010 a group rented a boat on Bear Lake.  They set out a bit after 3pm, around 4 pm the boat died and couldn't be restarted.  For an hour they tried flagging down boats, yelling and blowing a whistle.  Around 5 pm two of the men jumped into the water and started to swim.  Later the wind picked up and the water got really rough.  Around 8pm or so a sheriff's boat came and rescued the passengers that were on the boat.  The passengers informed the officers of the 2 men that had attempted to swim to shore.  Search and rescue were called to search for the men.  Around 10:45 pm one of the men were found and brought to the marina and attended to by EMS.  About 11:15 pm they located the second man, both men were transported to the medical center where they were treated for hypothermia and released.


BARDID: ID-2010-0047
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-08-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:15:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Bear Lake
NearestCityTown: St Charles
County: Bear Lake
WaterConditions: Very Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: IMPROPER ANCHORING
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: SINKING
RedactedNarrative:
Operator/owner was camping at Idaho's East Beach Campground when a storm built up around 18:30.  Was unable to get boat to ramp and do to the large swells was unable to set an anchor.  The swells continually crashed against the vessel swamping it and a short time later sunk it.  It was left in the lake overnight and was extracted early the next morning.


BARDID: ID-2010-0048
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-08-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:15:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Bear Lake
NearestCityTown: St Charles
County: Bear Lake
WaterConditions: Very Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
Operator/Owner was camping at Idaho's East Beach Campground when a storm built up around 18:30.  Was unable to get boat to ramp and do to the large swells was unable to set an anchor.  The swells continually crashed against the vessel swamping it and a short time later sunk it.  It was left in the lake overnight and was extracted early the next morning.


BARDID: ID-2010-0049
Date: 2010-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Bear Lake
NearestCityTown: Fish Haven
County: Bear Lake
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: EXCESSIVE SPEED
AccidentEvent1: Person Struck by Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Two rented PWC's collided.  Operator of Boat #1 was drifting with the engine off.  He had passenters.  Operator of boat #2 had 2 passengers.  As boat #1 was drifting, boat #2 came in to make an approach and due to operators inexperience and loss of nozzle control the operator misjudged speed and was unable to turn away from boat #1.  Boat #2 collided with boat #1 on its starboard side causing the steering control to list to the starboard side at which point came in contact with the bow of boat #2.  The injury occurred prior to the collision when passenger (seated in the middle of boat #1) put his leg out in an attempt to deflect boat #2 as it was approaching and instead got caught between the two PWCs causing two large lacerations to his lower leg.


BARDID: ID-2010-0050
Date: 2010-08-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:30:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Island Park Reservoir
NearestCityTown: Island Park
County: Fremont
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was pulling his daughter on a tube, she was finished with her turn, so she rolled off the tube.  The boat turned around to come and pick her up, as the boat approached the victim on the starboard side the boat was hit by several big waves.  The operator tried to power out and in the process hit ran over the victim that was still in the water.


BARDID: ID-2010-0051
Date: 2010-08-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Spokane River
NearestCityTown: Coeur d'Alene
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Restricted Vision
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Floating Object
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/22/10 at approximately 1700 hours 2 Marine Officers were flagged down by a man who was operating a 1992 Formula F252 boat.  The operator told the officers he was operating eastbound on the Spokane Rvier.  While in front of the Mill River Condo's the vessel struck a partially submerged floating log causing the out-drive to be dislodged from the transome.  The operator immediately turned off the boat and flagged down the officers.  The operator said the glare from the sun on the waves was making it hard to see the partially submerged 20 foot long log.


BARDID: ID-2010-0052
Date: 2010-08-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:15:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Hauser Lake
NearestCityTown: Hauser
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/11/10, at approximately 2015 hours, male was knee boarding behind a 21ft Sea Ray open bow boat.  There were 4 people on the boat as well as the male being towed.  The occupants on the boat said it was unclear whether he had hit his head on the knee board or on the water.  After he had crashed he wanted to call it a day and go home.  The male complained of being woosy, and after they had returned to their dock he called 911, where he was then transported to Kootenai County Emergency Medical Center.  The victim has a long medical history of consussions.  He had never lost consciousness, and was able to transport himself from the vessel to the dock.


BARDID: ID-2010-0053
Date: 2010-07-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: CJ Strike
NearestCityTown: Grandview
County: Elmore
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentCause3: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
PWC traveling east saw a vessel coming toward his starboard side, he turned PWC towards port (left) to avoid that vessel hitting him.  At the same time, a vessel driven by his wife, who was also traveling east across the reservoir, saw several boats coming towards her port side, she made a sharp turn of her vessel starboard to avoid a path of collision.  The PWC operator was looking towards the vessel he was trying to avoid, and when he looked ahead, he struck the vessel which was being operated by his wife.


BARDID: ID-2010-0054
Date: 2010-07-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:25:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Coeur d'Alene Lake
NearestCityTown: Coeur d'Alene
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent3: FLOODING/SWAMPING
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was attempting to navigate into her boat slip.  The operator confused the throttle positions during the process and drove vessel #1 onto the stern of vessel #2 which was parked in her slip.  Vessel #1 rode up on vessel #2 and onto a dock finger that separated the two slips.  Vessel #2 submerged under the weight of vessel #1 and partially sank in her slip.


BARDID: ID-2010-0056
Date: 2010-07-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Magic Reservoir
NearestCityTown: West Magic
County: Blaine
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel #1 did not see vessel #2, due to looking down at his radio.  Vessel #1 struck vessel #2.


BARDID: ID-2010-0057
Date: 2010-07-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:18:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Payette Lake
NearestCityTown: McCall
County: Valley
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Victim #1 was preparing to water ski and was being pulled out of the water by vessel #1.  Victim #1 was unable to get out of the water due to a pulled ham string and remained in the water.  Vessel #1 retrieved victim #1 out of the water and transported him to the McCall dock where he was treated by paramedics and taken to McCall hospital.


BARDID: ID-2010-0058
Date: 2010-07-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:00:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Redfish Lake
NearestCityTown: Stanley
County: Custer
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Skier was being pulled by the boat and fell.  As he fell, he struck his forehead on one of his skis causing the injury.  He was treated with stitches at the Salmon River Emergancy Clinic in Stanley, ID.


BARDID: ID-2010-0061
Date: 2010-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:45:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Cascade Lake
NearestCityTown: Cascade
County: Valley
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentCause3: SHARP TURN
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #2, facing north west, was at rest in the water outside of the "No Wake" buoy at Van Wyck docks.  Vessel #1 approached form the northeast at a high rate of speed and tried to splash vessel #2.  Vessel #1 went out of control and struck vessel #2 in the right rear causing the operator of vessel #2 to be thrown into the water and vessel #2 to overturn.  No injuries occurred to either operator.  There was extensive damage to the starboard rear gunwhale area with seperation and ripping of the fiberglass in several areas.  The rub rail was pealed back approximately 12".


BARDID: ID-2010-0062
Date: 2010-08-03 00:00:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Priesl Lake
NearestCityTown: Nordman
County: Bonner
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentCause3: IMPROPER LOOKOUT
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was observed approximately 50' from the shore line.  The vessel had transversed ashore hitting 3 trees and passing over a downed log.  No persons were present and no one reported  an accident.  Owner was notified of the accident, his son was believed to be the operator.


BARDID: ID-2010-0063
Date: 2010-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Bear Lake
NearestCityTown: Fish Haven
County: Bear Lake
WaterConditions: Very Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
PWC (Boat #2) was called over to another vessel (Boat #1) by other people in his group.  Due to extreme wind and waves, as he made his approach it carried his vessel right into the port side of the anchored vessel causing the collision.  He was drifting and had no steering control to correct his direction.


BARDID: ID-2010-0065
Date: 2010-09-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:55:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Hauser Lake
NearestCityTown: Houser
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Sharp Turn
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
On 9/4/10 at approximately 1555 hours Deputies were dispatched to a call of someone who fell off a tube and possibly broke their back.  Once on scene the deputies aided medical peronnel in recovering the victim from the water.  The victim was transported to Kootenai Medical Center with unknown back injuries.

The deputies then contacted the operator of the boat who told them he was driving the boat and made a left turn.  As the tube came around it cought some wind causing the victim to fall off the tube and into the water.  Where the victim recieved his injuries.  The operator turned his boat around to come to help the victim who was face down in the water.  The operator jumped into the water turned the victim face up and waited with him until medical personeel arrived.


BARDID: ID-2010-0066
Date: 2010-09-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:45:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Coeur d'Alene Lake
NearestCityTown: Harrison
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent3: SINKING
RedactedNarrative:
On 9/5/10 at approximately 0900 hours deputy contacted boat owner about a boat accident that occured in Harrison.  The owner told the deputy that a gust of wind layed the sailboat over, and would not self-right itself.  The owner was the only person onboard the vessel.  When tipped over the vessels cabin flooded quickly and the boat began to sink.  The owner jumped off the vessel and the vessel sunk.  The owner was picked up by another vessel minutes after the vessel sank.  The owner was not injured.


BARDID: ID-2010-0067
Date: 2010-09-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Anderson Ranch Reservoir
NearestCityTown: Pine
County: Elmore
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
A couple with their 4 year old foster child, and their 82 year old father were out on Anderson Ranch Reservoir fishing.  The weather became bad, with high winds, the water became rough with up to 6 foot waves.   They were attempting to get back to Curlew boat ramp where they were camped when a couple of big waves, at least 6 foot came over the front of the bow of their boat.  The boat was swamped with water.  The woman grabbed the 4 year old, jumped out of the boat.  The man with his elderly father in-law also jumped out of the boat.  All four were wearing PFD's.  The woman started blowing a whistle for help, two boats that were in the vicinity came to their aid.  One boat took the man and his elderly father in-law, the other boat picked up the woman and her foster child.  The boat that took the woman and the child returned and towed the boat to Curlew.

All occupants of the boat were checked by the Elmore Conty Ambulance crew that had responded to Curlew.  The elderly man at first refused any medical treatment, saying that he was fine.  The ambulance paremedic told the elderly man and his family that he should be transported and checked out at the Elmore Medical Center.  The elderly man reluctanly agreed to be transported by ambulance, his daughter accompanied them.  The ambulance notified another ambulance of the elderly mans vitals, and due to his respiratory distress, according to protocol, and air ambulance was called to transport the elderly man to Boise.


BARDID: ID-2010-0068
Date: 2010-07-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Snake River
NearestCityTown: Lewiston
County: Nez Perce
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
PWC operator and passenger were northbound on the Snake River at about 35 mph when they struck the wave of a passing boat.  The operator lost control causing her and the passenger to be thrown in to the water.  Ther operator's left leg struck the water in such a way that it dislocated her left knee and caused severe arterial damage.  The operator was taken to a Spokane hospital where she has had an extended stay and several surgeries.  It is unknown at the time of this report if the operator will lose the lower leg.


BARDID: ID-2010-0069
Date: 2010-08-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Bear Lake
NearestCityTown: St Charles
County: Bear Lake
WaterConditions: Very Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: HAZARDOUS WATERS
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
The owner/operator launched his boat from the Utah Marina and was traveling to an East Shore Sub-division when a storm arose.  He was unable to make the sub-division north of Idaho's East Beach Campground and pulled the boat just below the campground.  He unloaded his passengers by which time the vessel was taking on water.  It swamped and as the waves continually crashed against the vessel it sunk a short time later.  The vessel was left in the lake over night as this storm occurred in the late afternoon/evening around 18:30.


BARDID: ID-2010-0070
Date: 2010-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Snake River
NearestCityTown: Asotin, Washington
County: Asotin
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: IMPROPER LOOKOUT
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: collision with other boat equi
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Unit #1 was driving a low profile jet boat north on the Snake River near Billy Creek at 60 mph.  The operator said he ran into some fishing lines that were across the river.  Operator of unit #1 said he raised his left arm to wave at the fishermen and the line cut across his wrist causing a deep laceration.  The operator of unit #1 did not stop and did not seek medical attention until his wife complained about the infection.  The operator of unit #1 had line marks, friction burned into his skin across his chest and right bicep.  Operator of unit #1 called three days later to report the incident.
Unit #2 had his HCM boat beached on the Idaho shore near Billy Creek and he and his passenger had sturgeon lines off the back of the boat about 30 feet.  Operator of Unit #2 said that the operator of unit #1 was northbound on the Snake River at what was thought about 40 mph.  Operator of unit #2 said they saw that they saw that unit #1 was going to cut across their lines and they began to wave him away.  Unit #2 said that unit #1 came within 20 yards of his boat and cut across the lines.  Unit #2 said that unit #1 did not stop and that he was unaware that anyone was injured.


BARDID: ID-2010-0073
Date: 2010-08-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lucky Peak Reservoir
NearestCityTown: Boise
County: Ada
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
AccidentEvent2: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: vessel struck by activity equi
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/6/10 at approximately 1430 hours, operator was operating a 21 foot Malibu Luxury Sport V boat and attempting to pull a skier up from a stop in the water.  They were using a Banshee Bungee braided rubber tow rope.  As they started, the skier fell forward in the water causing him to release the bungee tow rope.  The rope was extended and shot back into the boat and the rope and ski handle struck the speaker on the boat's tower severely damaging the speakers and then continued through the cabin striking the port side windshield, severely damaging the windshield's frame and breaking ou the glass.  Passenger 1 was seated forward of the windshield in the open bow and was struck with the glass from the windshield and was also struck in the head by the broken windshield frame and ski handle.  Passenger 2 was also seated in the open bow on the starboard side of the vessel and was also stuck by the flying glass pieces.  Passenger 2 refused medical treatment, passenger 1 was treated at the hospital for glass in her eye.


BARDID: ID-2010-0074
Date: 2010-09-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:05:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lucky Peak Reservoir
NearestCityTown: Boise
County: Ada
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of PWC was traveling at approximately 20 MPH when he attempted to stop the watercraft by putting the throttle into reverse and applying slight throttle.  As a result of stopping so abruptly, the operator was thrown over the handlebars and his forehead struck the visor of the compartment lid of the watercraft.  The operator sustained a cut between his eyebrows, requiring 7 stitches, he also sustained a large bump on his forehead.  The operator was transported to the hospital by his father.


BARDID: ID-2010-0076
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2010-11-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:45:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Clearwater River at confluence
NearestCityTown: Lewiston
County: Nez Perce
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: IMPROPER LOADING
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel #1 and a male passenger were fishing in the confluence of the Clearwater River and the Snake River about 150 yards north of the Confluence boat dock.  The two men were in a 12 ft Smoker Craft powerboat.  The operator of the vessel stood up to urinate off the side of the boat and lost his balance, falling to the loaded side of the boat.  Vessel #1 capsized forcing both men into the water.  They were picked up by some nearby fishermen and transported to the Army Corps of Engineers boat ramp in Clarkston WA.  Lewiston paramedics picked up the two men at the dock and transported them to St. Joseph Hospital in Lewiston, Idaho.  The two men were each treated for hypothermia and released.


BARDID: ID-2011-0001
Date: 2011-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:41:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lochsa River
NearestCityTown: Grangeville
County: Idaho
WaterConditions: UNKNOWN
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
News:  Officials in north-central Idaho say a 35-year old Wisconsin man has drowned while rafting in the Lochsa River.  Idaho County Sheriff says the man from Sun Prairie, Wisc., died Saturday afternoon when the raft he was in hit a rapid and all four people fell into the river.  A new release issued by the Sheriff's office Tuesday says two of the occupants were able to get back into the raft and a third was able to make it to shore.  A kayaker that was accompanying the group threw the victim a rope, but he was unable to reach it and was swept down river by the current.  Two kayakers pulled the victim out of the water down river and began CPR until paramedics arrived.  However, he could not be revived.

Report:  5 people in a raft and 2 people in kayaks were floating down the Locsha River when they hit a big lateral wave on the right side, knocking all 5 occupants out of the boat and into the water.  3 people were able to get back into the raft and 2 (1 male and 1 female) were swept down river.  The 2 people were fairly close together in the water and both were struggling to keep their heads up.  The female saw a rock sticking out form the left bank with an eddie before it and knew if she could get to it she could get out.  She yelled at the male to swim, but he was swept past her and down river.  The female was able to reach the rock and climbed out of the water.  The 2 men in the kayaks come to make sure the female was okay.  One of the kayakers took off down river after the male.  The kayaker saw the male victim and paddled hard and fast to catch up to him.  While chasing the male victim, the kayaker noticed that the victim was unresponsive so he yelled at him multiple times.  The victim went over many rocks and under water after each rock.  When the kayaker got close enough he reached out and grabbed him and get him to shore where he immediately started CPR on the unconscious victim.  After approximately 90 - 120 of CPR they could not revive him.


