# ReleasableAccidents

BARDID: MD-2012-0082
Date: 2012-08-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: North East River, Charlestown
NearestCityTown: Charlestown
County: CE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Ignition of Spilled Fuel or Vapor
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Fuel
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
1987 Wellcraft inboard vessel was just launched.  Operator stated he had blower on and hatch open.  While attempting to start, vessel caught fire.  Operator discharged one fire extinguisher, but he and two passengers were forced to jump overboard at ramp area.  Operator may have injured his leg  but refused treatment.  Vessel was a loss.  Fire marshal declared cause to be equipment malfunction- fuel system.


BARDID: MD-2012-0083
Date: 2012-08-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:09:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Entrance to Rockhold Ck, off H
NearestCityTown: Deale
County: AA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
A 34 foot Riker with 1 POB struck the well marked jetty at night at the entrance of Rockhold Creek.  The Rinker ended up on top of the rock jetty.  The operator, who had been travelling in excess of the 6 knot speed limit, was propelled out of the Rinker into the water.  He suffered minor abrasions.  NRP oficers arrested the operator for operating under the infuence of alcohol, speed,  and failure to maintain a proper lookout.


BARDID: MD-2012-0085
Date: 2012-07-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Chesapeake Bay, near Still Pon
NearestCityTown: Still Pond
County: KE - Kent
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was being towed behind a vessel on a tube. Vessel was operated by camp counselor. The tube struck a wake and flipped the victim off. He had a knife on his belt and when he fell his wrist hit the knife causing a laceration on the wrist. He was taken to shore, treated by the R.N. at the Camp and then taken to Chestertown Hospital where he recieved 3 stitches in his wrist. He was released that day. The victim was a juvenile.


BARDID: MD-2012-0086
Date: 2012-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Deep Creek Lake, Four Hoop Cov
NearestCityTown: Oakland
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was being towed behind vessel #1. Victim lost one ski causing him to fall. When he struck the water he injured his pelvic and groin area. He was taken to the Garrett County Memorial Hospital where he was treated and released for for a sprained groin. No alcohol was involved in this accident.


BARDID: MD-2012-0087
Date: 2012-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:15:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Isle Of Wight bay/ Thunder Isl
NearestCityTown: Ocean City
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel #1 with passenger on board was operating a jet ski too close to docks, over 6 knots. He turned the jet ski to avoid colliding with one dock but then found himself heading straight for a T-dock. He pulled the kill swith thinking it would stop him but the vessel kept it's forward momentum and hit the T-dock causing considerable damage to the jetski. There were no injuties involved. Both subjects were wearing p.f.d's. There was no alcohol invovled in this accident. The operator was charged with Operating a jetski over 6knots w/in 100 ft of a obstruction and Rules of the road/ Fail to avoid an accident.


BARDID: MD-2012-0088
Date: 2012-07-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Assawoman Bay
NearestCityTown: Ocean City
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Ignition of Spilled Fuel or Vapor
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was sitting on his PWC cleaning fouled spark plugs. He turned on his ignition with the spark plug out but the plug wire still connected. The gasoline vapor ignited the spark burning his arms and face. He jumped in the water to put out the fire. He was initially transferred to Peninsula Regional Medical Center. He was later transfered to University Hspital In Baltimore.


BARDID: MD-2012-0089
Date: 2012-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Chester River, Hall Creek
NearestCityTown: Rock Hall
County: KE - Kent
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: strikes hand on propeller
RedactedNarrative:
Victim and occupant were crabbing in vessel #1. The crab line got wrapped aroung the prop. Victim stopped the motor and attemped to untangle the line. While doing so he cut his hand on the prop. The occupant got the line untangled, took the victim to shore and the victim drove himself to the hospital where he wa s treated for the laceration.


BARDID: MD-2012-0090
Date: 2012-06-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: South River around Goose Islan
NearestCityTown: Riva
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Force of wave/wake
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 06/08/2012 our Officer was contacted by the mother of the victim to advise that 3 days ago the daughter was involved in a boat accident.(and was the victim) According to the interviews, the operator and the victim and 1 more occupant were on board vessel #1 when the operator said "hold on" and then turned the boat 180 degrees while traveling at a fast speed and hitting a wake. The victim and the other occupant were knocked down and the victim struck her head on the vessel. The operator saw that she was injured , laceration above the eye. He dropped her and the victim and the occupant off on shore. The victims mother took her to the hospital where she recieved 26 stitches  to a cut above her eye. All involved say that the operator had been drinking alcohol but due to the time lapse there are no charges. He is charged with" Failing to report a Boat accident within 24hrs"


BARDID: MD-2012-0091
Date: 2012-06-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:40:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Forked Creek Off of Severn Riv
NearestCityTown: Severna Park
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (unknown origin)
RedactedNarrative:
Owner/operator and occupant were underway on vessel #1. The engine quit on them. They noticed smoke coming out of the engine compartment. Operator opened up hatch and saw engine fire. Operator and occupant jumped overboard. Fireboard came out to put fire out. Good Samaritan towed vessel to owner/operators dock.


BARDID: MD-2012-0092
Date: 2012-07-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:07:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Upper Severn River
NearestCityTown: Severna Park
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: swimmer behavior
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by propeller
RedactedNarrative:
Subject number one was swimming from point A to point B when he experienced trouble swimming. Subject number two saw subject one experiencing distress and approached via vessel to assist. Subject one failed to heed subject's two warnings to stay clear of propeller as he approached. Subject one was struck by propeller of subject two’s vessel.


BARDID: MD-2012-0093
Date: 2012-06-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Wicomico River
NearestCityTown: Budds Creek
County: CH - Charles
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
3 subjects were on board vessel #1 fishing. Vessel #1 is a small 14ft. o/b. The victim stated he stood up, lost his footing, fell and hit his head on the vessel railing. This caused a laceration on the victim head. The owner/operator took victim to shore where ambulance personnel met them and then he was air lifted to the hospital. The victim received 7 stitches to his head and was released the following day. There was no alcohol involved in this accident.


BARDID: MD-2012-0094
Date: 2012-06-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:12:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Port Tobacco River
NearestCityTown: Port Tobacco
County: CH - Charles
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was wake boarding behind vessel #1.  His wake board hit a wake, causing him to fall and break his femur. the victum was flown to P.G. County Hospital where his leg would be operated on the next day. There was no negligence involved in this accident and no alcohol involved.


BARDID: MD-2012-0095
Date: 2012-06-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:45:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Chesapeake Bay, Love Point
NearestCityTown: Stevensville
County: QA - Queen Anne
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was underway headed north in the Bay. The operator turned the vessel into the mouth of the Chester river. He advised he was tryng to avoid running over crab pot buoys and did not see vessel #2. Vessel #2 was was trolling for Rock Fish, with 4 lines over board and moving approx. 4 knots. Subjects on Vessel #2 said they did not see vessel #1 until it was about 100 yards away. Vessel#1 was approaching vessel #2's starboard side at a high rate of speed. Vessel #1, at the last minute, put his engines in reverse and turned his wheel to starboard to try to avoid a collision. A collision did happen. Vessel #2 struck vessel #1 on the mid ship with her bow.  Both operators will be charged. No alcohol involved. Operator of vessel #2 was taken to emergency center for laceration to head.


BARDID: MD-2012-0096
Date: 2012-09-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:15:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sinapuxent Bay
NearestCityTown: Berlin
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator slipped while hauling in anchor line.  Hit hand on deck.  Requested EMS and taken to hospital and released.  Two bone chips to hand.  Since not clear whether boat was anchored or was underway not making way, this is treated as a boat accident.


BARDID: MD-2012-0097
Date: 2012-06-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Stoney Creek ,Patapsco River
NearestCityTown: Pasadena
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was riding on back of vessel #1 (jet ski). Vessel #1 hit a wake and she fell off, hitting her arm on the vessel during the fall. She was taken to shore and was in severe pain. EMS was called and she was taken to the hospital where she was traeted for contussions and severe bruising to the arm. She was released that day.


BARDID: MD-2012-0098
Date: 2012-06-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:45:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Patapsco River Curtis Bay
NearestCityTown: Curtis bay
County: BC - Baltimore City
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #2 was traveling  S.E  at approx. 5 knots. Vessel #1 was coming along some distance behind vessel #2 and then the operator started to put vessel #1 on a plane. The operator had not trimmed out the trim tabs yet and the vessel was riding extremely bow high when a wake hit the vessel and pushed into and over vessel #2 knocking the center console and T-top off the vessel and over board. The passenger on board vessel #2 was hit in the head by the console and was felt dizzy. She was taken to the hospital and treated for a concussion. No other injuries and no alcohol involved.


BARDID: MD-2012-0100
Date: 2012-08-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:45:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Herring Creek, Isle of Wight B
NearestCityTown: Ocean City
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
PWC 1 struck PWC 2 which was drifting.   Sole operator of PWC 2 was ejected and suffered a laceration to the torso.  He refused treatment.  Operator of PWC 1 was charge with operating a PWC over 6K within 100' of another vessel.  This event occured in the waters near Ocean City Maryland.


BARDID: MD-2012-0101
Date: 2012-07-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:02:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Magothy River
NearestCityTown: Annapolis
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Ignition of Spilled Fuel or Vapor
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 had filled up her fuel tanks with 140 gallons of gasoline. The operator left Sandy point and advised he was heading for the Magothy River. He was cruising at a slow speed and advised he had his ventilation system on the engine compartment the whole time. When he got to the Magothy River he throttled up the boat and that is when there was an explosion in the engine space. The HALO system put out most of the fire and the operator used his fire extinguisher to put out the rest. The fire damge was contained to the engine compartment cover and the cabin door. There were no injuries.


BARDID: MD-2012-0103
Date: 2012-08-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sinapuxent Bay, near Marker 14
NearestCityTown: Berlin
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
While operating at a high rate of speed a female operator of a PWC sustained injuries after falling from the vessel.


BARDID: MD-2012-0104
Date: 2012-08-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Deep Creek Lake
NearestCityTown: Mchenry, MD
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was wakeboarding behind vessel #1 . The front of the board caught a wake and dove. The back of the board kicked up and and struck the victim in the back of the head. he was taken by personal vehicle to Garret memorial Hospital where he was treated and released for  a laceration to the back of the head. No alcohol involved in this accident.


BARDID: MD-2012-0105
Date: 2012-08-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Isle Of Wight Bay
NearestCityTown: Ocean City
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Subject was operating vessel#1, a rented jet ski. He had disengaged the govenor so it would accelerate faster. He accelerated the jetski to approx. 50 miles per hour then turned the ski sharply to the left, promptly throwing himself off the jetski. When the guide came to pick him up he was complaining of back pain. He was taken by ambulance personel to Hospital and treated and released for a strained lower back. Victim was issued a citation for for rules of the road violation Rule 6- unsafe speed for conditions. No alcohol invoved in this accident.


BARDID: MD-2012-0106
Date: 2012-08-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: North Glade Cove, Deep Creek l
NearestCityTown: Oakland, Md
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
The victim was onboard as a passenger on vessel #1. (jetski) The operator , her son, said that she wanted him to "whip it". Meaning she wanted him to manuever the jet ski sharply left to right. Behind them on another jetski (vessel #2) approx. 100 ft behind was her other son. Vicitim on vessel #1 and operator were doing "whip it"  manuevers when Victim fell off. Operator of Vessel #2 said that he just saw white water spray from vessel #1 and did not see victim until he was right on top of her. He stated that he tried to manuever around her but just could do it and ended up running over her , striking her head. Victim was flown to Rugby memorial Hospital in West Virginia. She was operated on for a brain hemmorage and a blood clot. On 08/19 she was still in intensive care in critical but stable condition. After meeting with Sates atty. the investigating officer issued a warning to operator of vessel #1 and #2 for negligent operation. There was no alcohol involved in this accident. Both jetski were rentals, and renters had no boating experience.


BARDID: MD-2012-0107
Date: 2012-08-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Rock Point Wicomico River
NearestCityTown: Cobb Island
County: CH - Charles
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Equipment failure
AccidentCause3: Improper anchoring
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
vessel#1 was underway when heavy seas began breaking over the bow. The operator turned on the bilge pump but it failed to operate. He started bailing by hand. The operator then set the anchor, however heavy seas turned the vessel side to the seas and capsized the vessel. All occupants had on life jackets before the accident. They held on to the vessel until Fire and Rescue boat picked them up. There were no obvious injuries and medical treatment was refused.  No alcohol involved in this accident. Operator was charged with "operating a vessel with out a boating safety card."


BARDID: MD-2012-0108
Date: 2012-09-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:05:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Chesapeake Bay vic Hart Miller
NearestCityTown: Edgemere
County: BA - Baltimore
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
A 1988 Twin Gas inboard 40' Silverton had just completed bottom paint and engine tune up at a marina near Baltimore.  The single owner operator was delivering his vessel to home port in Pennsylvania when he saw smoke coming from the engine room.  He waited on the bow until NRP arrived on scene.  His Halon system extinguished the flames but there was at least $2000 damage in the engine room.  The vessel was towed back to the marina.


BARDID: MD-2012-0109
Date: 2012-08-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Deep Creek Lake
NearestCityTown: McHenry
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
A 17 foot Bayliner was towing two individuals on Deep Creek Lake, MD.  The 17 year old female tuber was thrown into the water when the torpedo shaped tube hit a wake.  She claimed pain in her right arm and was treated and release at a nearby hospital.  No charges were filed.


BARDID: MD-2012-0110
Date: 2012-08-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:49:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Deep Creek Lake
NearestCityTown: McHenry
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Individual dislocated his shoulder while being towed on a tube. The tube hit a wake which in turn flipped the tube and caused the injury to the individual.


BARDID: MD-2012-0111
Date: 2012-09-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:45:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Deep Creek Lake
NearestCityTown: Swanton
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Individual sustained a laceration to the head while being towed on a wakeboard. The wakeboard hit a wake, which in turn flipped the board and caused the injury to the individual.


BARDID: MD-2012-0112
Date: 2012-08-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Deep Creek Lake
NearestCityTown: McHenry
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
An inexperienced boater with his wife as passenger were travelling at full speed on a rented PWC on Deep Creek Lake, MD and were approaching the dock.  The operator was concerned about another vessel and hit the off switch twice while holding the throttle wide open.  The engine stayed on and in gear.  The PWC hit another PWC tied to the dock, went airborn and hit a second docked PWC on the other side of the dock.  The PWC travelled approximately 25 feet while both occupants stayed in their seats.  There were no apparent injuries.  All three vessels sustained disabling damage.  The operator was charged with Negligent Operation and Failure to Maintain a Distance of 100 feet while exceeding 6 knots on a PWC.  Alcohol was not involved.


BARDID: MD-2012-0113
Date: 2012-09-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:53:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Deep Creek Lake
NearestCityTown: Swanton
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Two PWCs were operating in a negligent manner on Deep Creek Lake, MD.  They were circling each other at a high rate of speed, charging each other and throwing wakes.  One PWC came up behind at a high rate of speed on the port side of the second one.  The second one made a left turn and the two collided.  Both operators were 17 years of age and inexperienced boaters.  The  vessels were destroyed.  Both operators were injured;  one had a compound leg fracture.  Alcohol was not involved.  Due to the youth of the operators, the Assistant States Attorney advised that no charges were to be filed.


BARDID: MD-2012-0115
Date: 2012-10-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:05:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pocomoke River Shad Landing
NearestCityTown: Snow Hill
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Steering
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
A 17 foot 1989 Ranger outboard vessel was travelling about 30 K on the Pokomoke River in Maryland.  The steering apparently failed and the one passenger was thrown overboard  as the vessel turned sharply.  She was recovered by the operator with a 4 inch gash on her arm.  NRP transported her to shore and she was taken by ambulance to a local hospital.  After treatment including stitches, she was released.  No charges were filed.


BARDID: MD-2012-0116
Date: 2012-09-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:33:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Craighill Channel, Ches Bay N
NearestCityTown: Gibson Island
County: AA
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
On 9-3-2012 a 37 foot ODay sloop reported a missing boater in the Chesapeake Bay.  Maryland NRP responded.  The sloop was sailing north in heavy weather when the wind picked up and heeled the boat over.  Two occupants slipped over the leeward side.  The operator picked up one person.  The second male occupant was last seen waving his hands.   The boaters then lost sight of him.  NRP officers boarded the ODay and along with an NRP patrol vessel searched the area for 4.5 hours.  The search continued the next day.  The missing boater was recovered by NRP on 9-6-2012.  The report of the medical examiner revealed a head injury and preliminary cause of death was drowning.  The deceased was not wearing a PFD but was known to have been a good swimmer.  No alcohol was involved and no charges filed.


BARDID: MD-2012-0118
Date: 2012-10-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:15:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Fishing Creek, Chesapeake Beac
NearestCityTown: Chesapeake Beach
County: CH - Charles
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Two individuals were fishing from a small vessel. Both individuals were standing and casting their lines when they lost their balance and the vessel capsized. The occupant was hanging onto the hull of the vessel when he lost consciousness and slid off the vessel. The operator was able to recover the victim and swim him to shore.  Despite CPR by both the operator and EMS, the victim was pronounced deceased on the scene.  No alcohol was involved.  Death was ruled due to a medical incident (cardiac related).


BARDID: MD-2012-0119
Date: 2012-07-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:10:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Greenwood Creek
NearestCityTown: Grasonville
County: QA - Queen Anne
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Steering
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel struck pier while towing a knee boarder.  a bystander was struck by the boat while sitting on the dock.


BARDID: MD-2012-0120
Date: 2012-10-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:10:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Chesapeake Bay Green Buoy 93
NearestCityTown: Severna Park
County: AA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of a 46 foot Cobalt yacht was cruising in the Chesapeake Bay enroute from Saint Michaels to Baltimore when he was distracted by alarms and smell of something burning.   He failed to note that he was heading for Buoy 93 and hit the steel buoy causing approximately $25000 damage.  Operator was issued a warning for failure to maintain a proper lookout.


BARDID: MD-2012-0123
Date: 2012-11-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:50:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Patapsco River
NearestCityTown: Pasadena
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of the vessel was distracted by the engine making “strange noises” and struck a day marker.


BARDID: MD-2012-0124
Date: 2012-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Deep Creek Lake/ Glade Cove
NearestCityTown: Swanton
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
2 subjects on jetski operating at a high rate of speed .Operator hit a wake that she said she did not see. This caused both operator and passenger to be thrown From Jetski. Operator sprained her wrist when hitting the water. Passenger took her to hospital. No alcohol involved in accident . Both wearing  P.F.D. 's.


BARDID: MD-2012-0126
Date: 2012-09-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:35:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Bay Bridge Center Span
NearestCityTown: Annapolis
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On September 15, 2012 a 34 foot Sea Ray operating at high speed crashed into the rocks surrounding a center support of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge.  7 persons were on board, most displaying evidence of intoxication.  One female passenger was thrown against the interior of the vessel and suffered possible concussion and other injuries.  The vessel suffered major damage.  The Md Natural Resources Police was first on the scene and the NRP officer rescued all passengers.  The USCG arrived shortly after and arrested the operator who had been non compliant with the officer's instruction.  The operator was later charged with OWI and Negligent Operation.T


BARDID: MD-2012-0127
Date: 2012-05-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Popes Creek
NearestCityTown: Faulkner
County: CH - Charles
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper anchoring
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessels number one and two were anchored. Vessel number one broke anchor and side swiped vessel number two.


BARDID: MD-2012-0129
Date: 2012-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:15:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Deep Creek Lake
NearestCityTown: McHenry
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: PASSENGER / SKIER BEHAVIOR
AccidentEvent1: skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Waterskier on Deep Creek Lake Injured her leg while attempting to stand up on skiis.  Her ski caught the water at slow speed.  She was treated for a torn Hamstring and released.


BARDID: MD-2012-0130
Date: 2012-07-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Deep Creek Lake
NearestCityTown: Swanton
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Victim had been water skiing. She was attempting to climb back into boat when she cut her foot on the propeller of the motor. The motor was turned off at the time.  Victims family took her to hospital where she received 8 stitches to her foot. No alcohol involved. Victim wearing P.F.D.


BARDID: MD-2012-0131
Date: 2012-07-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Potomac River whites ferry
NearestCityTown: Poolesville
County: MO - Montgomery
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unseen water hazard
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was operating jet ski at approximately 25 -30 mph when he hit a submerged object in the river. The impact caused him to fall, injuring his left side. He suffered broken ribs. No alcohol was involved and he was wearing a P.FD..


BARDID: MD-2012-0132
Date: 2012-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:45:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Hawk cove, Chesapeake By
NearestCityTown: Essex
County: BA - Baltimore
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: People on Gunwale, Bow, or Transom
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
OtherEquipmentFailure: kill switch
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: person struck by propeller
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was operating a small vessel that had  tiller steering. The vessel was a rigid hull inflatable. The victim was sitting on the port side air chamber when she turn the vessel ,lost her balance and fell over board. The victim had the kill switch lanyard attached but the metal clip that was attached to her apparently broke when she fell and did not turn off the motor. When the victim fell in the water the vessel started to run in a circle, striking the victim in the head with the vessel and the prop. Witnesses came out by vessel and picked her up and stopped the circling vessel. Victim suffered a laceration to the head.
No alcohol involved and victim was wearing a P.F.D.


BARDID: MD-2012-0133
Date: 2012-08-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:37:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Wye River, West
NearestCityTown: Wye Mills
County: TA
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: PASSENGER / SKIER BEHAVIOR
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: limb stuck in activity equipme
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was on vessel #1  while recreational crabbing with a trot line. The trot line became tangled. While the victim was trying to untangle the line from the prop, the operator bumped the vessel forward causing the victim to get his finger caught on a hook and causing a gash in his index finger. He was taken  to the hospital where he received stitches. No alcohol involved.


BARDID: MD-2012-0134
Date: 2012-08-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Isle Of wight bay
NearestCityTown: Ocean City
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel #1 was traveling in waters not very well known to him. He ran his vessel aground on a sandbar. The impact of this caused the Victim to hit her moth on a chair in the boat causing a laceration. She was taken by family to the hospital where she received stitches to her lip.No alcohol involved. Operator was charged with rules of the road violation (no proper lookout)


BARDID: MD-2012-0135
Date: 2012-07-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Bush Rive Headwater, Ches Bay
NearestCityTown: Perryman
County: HA - Harford
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: PASSENGER / SKIER BEHAVIOR
AccidentEvent1: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On July 15, 2012 two subjects in a 20 foot bass boat were drifting in the headwaters of Bush River, off the Chesapeake Bay.  They decided to remove their PFDs and swim.  They climbed back in.  The operator, who had been drinking, decided to jump in again.  He immediately seemed to be in distress, and the occupant jumped in after him.  The boat drifted away in the current and the occupant lost sight of his friend.  A good samaritan picked up the occupant and brought him to shore where he was examined by EMS.  Several agencies including MD Natural Resources Police searched for the operator without sucess.  On July 17th a body was recovered and later identified as the operator.  The autopsy reported death by accidental drowning.  The investigation is still open pending recommendations by the States Attorneys office.


BARDID: MD-2012-0136
Date: 2012-11-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Trinity Lake, Mechanicsville,
NearestCityTown: Mechanicsville
County: CH - Charles
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Overloading
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
A 200 pound male non swimmer with no PFD available was fishing from a newly purchased small kayak in a private lake.  The kayak was likely over maximum capacity.  He tipped over and according to witnesses disappeared from sight.  He was located drowned in 8 to 10 feet of water by s;ide scan  sonar.


BARDID: MD-2012-0137
Date: 2012-08-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:05:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Middle River
NearestCityTown: ESSESX
County: BA - Baltimore
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: operator behavior
AccidentEvent1: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
An older model 14 foot outboard with 4 individuals was drifting on August 28, 2012 in the Middle River off the Chesapeake Bay.  Two individuals went swimming.  One individual appeared in distress.  The operator jumped in to assist and drowned as the old vessel drifted away.  No one was wearing a PFD. Natural Resources Police and other agencies searched for the missing operator who was finally found on August 30.  The ME determined death by accidental drowning.  The case remains under investigation.


BARDID: MD-2012-0138
Date: 2012-11-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:03:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Rockhold Creek off Herring Bay
NearestCityTown: Deale
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 11-15-2012 a 25 foot twin cabin cruiser was returning to the Rockhold Creek Harbor at night.  Despite being in a speed zone, the boat was on plane.  It smashed into one of the two rock jetties at the entrance causing major structural damage and injury to the operator (head lacerations) and one passenger (leg laceration and possible hypothermia).   The operator and one passenger were admitted to the hospital for treatment.  The two passengers with possible injury refused tratement.  
 
 The operator stated he had been into the inlet at least 30 times at night and "did not know how he could have missed the channel" (which is well marked by a lighted green channel marker.)  Charges are pending but will likely be negligent operation, exceeding the speed zone, and failure to keep a proper lookout.  Some beer had been consumed by the operator that day but he did not appear impaired.


BARDID: MD-2012-0139
Date: 2012-11-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:07:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Rockhold Ck off Herring Bay
NearestCityTown: Deale
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On November 23, 2012 a 30 foot cabin cruiser was returning to Rockhold Creek off Herring Bay at night in rain.   The operator, who had been drinking and was very inexperienced with both the vessel and night-time operation, smashed headlong into the rock jetty guarding the inlet.  He was also exceeding the 6 knot speed zone.  The vessel ended up on the jetty with only the stern in the water.  The operator was treated at the hospital for lacerations.  The passenger was not injured.  The operator was determined to be under the influence of alcohol and was charged with operating while impaired, failure to obey navigation rules of the road (improper lookout), and negligent operation.


BARDID: MD-2012-0140
Date: 2012-10-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:24:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Potomac R near Smith Crk
NearestCityTown: Ridge
County: SM - St. Mary’s
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
RedactedNarrative:
On October 14, 2012 a 1961 wood Chris Craft Twin Constellation MY struck a 36 foot sailboat broadside in the Potomac river, Saint Marys County, MD.  The MY had been having major mechanical problems (later determined to be engine room flooding and lack of control caused by loss of a rudder and rudder shaft and loss of engine throttles and transmission.)  The sailboat was attempting to reduce sail and thought the MY was in some kind of distress and was attempting to come alongside.  The boats crashed. The MY sank and was a total loss.  The sailboat suffered non disabling damage.  The operator of the MY was charged with a navigation rules violation.  Alcohol was not involved.


BARDID: MD-2012-0141
Date: 2012-11-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:01:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Miles River near Miles R bridg
NearestCityTown: Easton
County: TA - Talbot
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On November 9, 2012 a subject was fishing from a 14 foot Jon Boat on the Miles River during night-time hours.  He  lost his balance causing the little vessel to swamp and capsize.  He used a PFD he was holding to swim to a bridge piling but was wearing hip waders and could not pull himself up.  Maryland NRP, a good samaritan, and Easton VFD rescue personnel recovered the subject and later also recovered the swamped Jon Boat.  The subject as treated and released for possible hypothermia.  D


BARDID: MD-2012-0142
Date: 2012-11-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:45:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Off Point Lookout, Ches Bay
NearestCityTown: Scotland
County: SM - St. Mary’s
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On November 17, 2012 a 19 foot open outboard motorboat was a mile offshore in the Chesapeake Bay off Point Lookout.  The three individuals on board were fishing in a tournament.  Seas were choppy with winds 20 - 25.  The vessel was swamped by the stern and capsized.  The three subjects were in the 63 degree water 5 minutes and were picked up by a commercial charter boat.  The vessel sank and was never found.  The three subjects were not injured.


BARDID: MD-2012-0143
Date: 2012-11-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Susquehana River Smith Falls
NearestCityTown: Port Deposit
County: CE - Cecil
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Dam/lock
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
The subject was fishing from a kayak in 50 degree water on the Susquehana River in November 2012.  The Conowingo dam had just opened and the kayak capsized in the rapidly rising water.  The subject was wearing a pfd but had on waders which filled with water.  A friend in another kayak rescued him and drove him to a hospital  where he was admitted for hypothermia.


BARDID: MD-2012-0146
Date: 2012-06-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:20:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Chester River off Queenstown C
NearestCityTown: Queenstown
County: QA - Queen Anne
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: limb stuck in activity equipme
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was on board vessel #1 while he was involved in recreational crabbing. He was pulling in his trot line with a hydraulic winder when he got his pinky finger caught in the winder. The winder cut off the end of his finger before he could turn it off.  There was no alcohol involved with this accident. Tip of finger could not be reattached.


BARDID: MD-2012-0147
Date: 2012-08-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Oak Creek
NearestCityTown: Royal Oak
County: TA - Talbot
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was coming in to Oak Creek at approx. 15 mph. Operator of vessel #1 advised he did not see vessel #2, which was not moving, operator (vessel #2) was pulling in crab trot line. Vessel #1 ran into the  bow of vessel #2. Operator of vessel #2 advised he stood up on the stern of his vessel to try to wave down vessel #1 but to no avail. Vessel #1 had minimal damage to the bow area. Vessel #2 suffered damage to the frame. There were  no injuries involved. No alcohol was involved in this accident. Operator of vessel #1 was charged with Failure provide proper lookout (rules of the road #5)


BARDID: MD-2012-0148
Date: 2012-09-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:54:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Canal between Seaward Rd. and
NearestCityTown: Ocean City
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel #1 was backing his vessel off of a boat lift. Upon backing the vessel off the lift the operator was having difficulty operating the vessel. He was attempting to dock the vessel when he bumped into another boat slip. This collision caused the operator to fall forward hitting the throttle. The vessel turned and headed across the canal and struck a piling causing the vessel to flip over. The operator was caught underneath the vessel. A witness jumped into the water and pulled the operator out from under the vessel. The operator sustained a laceration to his head . He was taken to the hospital where he received 15 stitches. No alcohol was involved. No charges were brought on operator. Value of damage cannot be determined at time of report due to vessel still capsized, waiting for commercial assistance.


BARDID: MD-2012-0149
Date: 2012-08-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:15:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Northeast River north of Turke
NearestCityTown: North East
County: CE - Cecil
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel number one, occupied four times, was cruising south at what was described by witnesses at speeds between 60 and 90 mph.  The operator made a hard right turn maneuver that caused the vessel to flip and therefore eject all occupants from the vessel and into the water.  Unmanned vessel number one then started to circle the victims in the water. 

Vessel number two, occupied four times, witnessed vessel number one flip, and responded to the area. The operator of vessel number two ran the bow his vessel into vessel number one preventing vessel number one from striking victims in the water. Vessel number two operator then boarded vessel number one and turned the engines off. 

Occupants of vessel number one sustained injuries during this incident.  Check the “people” section of this report for detail of injuries. This narrative will not describe those injuries.


BARDID: MD-2012-1000
Date: 2012-10-06 00:00:00
State: VA
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
RedactedNarrative:
Two people on a boat were reported overdue.  The subjects had been transiting a recently purchased boat from NJ to FL.  Debris was found (cabin top with rador, and GPS) that is believed to match the boat.  Investigators believe that the vessel took on water because of it's poor condition and perilious route.  It is believed the boat sank and the two are presumed deceased.


BARDID: MD-2012-1002
Date: 2012-05-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:11:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Chesapeake Bay
NearestCityTown: Howell Pt
County: Kent
WaterConditions: rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: moderate
Visibility: good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Weather
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Deceased victim was with a group of friends.  While the boat was drifting, all jumped overboard to swim.  The victim was the last to depart and jumped feet first in the water.  About five minutes after he entered the water, his friends noticed that he wasn't around.  They swam back to the boat, anchored it and called for help.  There was a small craft warning, seas were rough and wind moderate.  The victim's father indicated the victim is not a good swimmer.


BARDID: MD-2012-1010
Date: 2012-11-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:27:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Severn River
WaterConditions: unknown
Wind: strong
Visibility: good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
according to misle 619111, a male suffered a cut to the back of his head and possible neck and back injuries.  No information on how the victim became injured;l it is assumed he fell on the sailboat or was hit by thte boom.


BARDID: MD-2012-1011
Date: 2012-08-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:29:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Magothy River
WaterConditions: unknown
Wind: moderate
Visibility: good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
RedactedNarrative:
according to news media reports, there was a two-vessel collision with serious injuries.  It is alleged that Operator1's BAC was three times the legal amount. no additional information.


BARDID: MD-2012-1012
Date: 2012-08-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:36:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Tangier Sound
WaterConditions: choppy
Wind: moderate
Visibility: good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
According to MISLe 607084, the vessel capsized in Tangier sound causing damage. No inruries.  Initial notification was due to spouse reporting husband overdue.  The operator was found sitting on top the vessel holding onto the skeg and waving a flashlight.


BARDID: MD-2012-1013
Date: 2012-07-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Marley Creek
NearestCityTown: Glen Burnie
WaterConditions: unknown
Wind: unknown
Visibility: unkn
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
according to a news media report, a vessel hit something, ejecting all people into the water.  Medics needed to help one of the injured victims in the water.  The vessel was noted as going fast prior to the accident.


BARDID: MD-2012-1019
Date: 2012-11-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:40:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Bay
NearestCityTown: Bay Ridge
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (unknown origin)
RedactedNarrative:
news media report indicated that two vessels caught on fire due to unknown causes.  One was destroyed and two were damaged.


BARDID: MD-2012-1020
Date: 2012-07-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:14:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Chesapeake Bay
WaterConditions: calm
Wind: light
Visibility: unkn
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: restricted vision
AccidentEvent1: collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
RedactedNarrative:
news media rpeort indicates vessel struck a cable and took on water. Misle report indicates two people onbaord were able to tie their vessel off to a barge and are safe.


BARDID: MD-2012-1021
Date: 2012-06-03 00:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Bird River
County: Baltimore
WaterConditions: unknown
Wind: unknown
Visibility: unkn
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Person Struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
news media reports that a 23-year old swimmer was struck by a boat causing severe injuries to her trunk, pelvis and shoulder.  The swimmer was training for a triathlon and had her course marked by buoys and a spotter boat.  The victim's mother indicates the boat operator who hit her had consumed alcohol but wasn't over the legal limit.


BARDID: MD-2013-0001
Date: 2013-03-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:34:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Frog Mortar Creek, Essex MD
NearestCityTown: Essex
County: BA - Baltimore
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Owner of a 40 foot Silverton MY checked on his winterized  vessel  in its marina slip and discovered damage to the bow and rub-rail estimated at $4000.  The NRP investigating officer checked nearby vessels both in the marina and moored nearby for damage.  Potential witnesses in the marina and local area were questioned.  Due to the height of damage, it is likely a large vessel, possibly a pile driver, was maneuvering and hit the bow which was extended beyond the slip.  
 
The case is closed pending any future leads.


BARDID: MD-2013-0003
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-05-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:26:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Susquehanna River
NearestCityTown: Darlington
County: HA - Harford
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Improper anchoring
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel occupied two times was anchored from the stern.  The two occupants were fishing.  The vessel started to take on water from the stern.  The vessel capsized and the two occupants swam to shore.  The vessel floated down stream and has not been recovered.  According to the investigating officer, this case is still open.


BARDID: MD-2013-0004
Date: 2013-04-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:17:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Tangier Sound
NearestCityTown: Deal Island
County: SO - Somerset
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
A 1963 work style wooden vessel with 2 POB was returning to Deal Island, MD, in Tangier Sound.  Sea and weather were calm.  The  vessel slowed down and operator notived sluggish behavior.  He noticed a three foot square section of aft hull had come loose and the vessel was flooding.   A good samaritan placed the vessel in tow and it beached in shallow water.  There were no apparent injuries.  The vessel was later towed into dry dock.


BARDID: MD-2013-0005
Date: 2013-05-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:03:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: South River
NearestCityTown: Annapolis
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Ignition of Spilled Fuel or Vapor
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
A 34 foot gas inboard 1988 Wellcraft cabin cruiser had just refueled.  The operator stated he did use the blowers.  He started both engines and drifted away from the dock.  The port engine stopped and the operator attempted to restart.  As the engine cranked, an explosion occurred.  The engine room hatch collapsed and one occupant fell into the burning engine room.  The operator stated all jumped or were thrown overboard and he threw them life vests.  There were three adults and nine children aboard.  6 victims suffered burns, 4 of them serious burns (1st or second degree primarily on feet, and legs.   

 The operator was cited for operating a vessel without current registration.   Subsequent investigation revealed a strong smell of gasoline throughout the vessel.  Two occupants stated fuel was spilled in the boat while at the gas dock and water was used to remove the gas.  Several photographs were taken by the NRP investigator and showed a vessel with apparently poor maintenance in the engine area -- (corrosion, rust, debris).


BARDID: MD-2013-0006
Date: 2013-05-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Deep Creek Lake Meadow MT. Cov
NearestCityTown: Mc Henry
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was tied to dock while 2 men on board. The waves started breaking into the boat where the dive door was open. The vessel started filling with water. They activated the bilge pump but it could not keep up. The 2 men maneuvered the vessel away from the dock to try to get it up on a plane to rid the vessel of water. The vessel being very heavy water  started listing to port  the engine submerged  and the vessel  capsized . The 2 men swam free of the vessel and made it to shore.Both Subjects wearing PFD's. No injuries occurred. No alcohol involved.m


BARDID: MD-2013-0007
Date: 2013-04-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:45:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: South River
NearestCityTown: Galesville
County: AA
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel #1 was sailing his boat on the West River. He ventured too close to shore and ran aground. His rudder got stuck in the mud. He was in 4.5 ft of water and his boat draws 5.7 ft. Tow Boat U.S got him unstuck and he was able to operate his boat back to the marina. Upon arriving at the marina the owner/operator found that the rudder had significant damage either from running aground or being tow out of the mud. The operator admitted that he was not paying attention when he ran aground. Operator and passenger had on P.F.D's and alcohol was not involved in this accident.N o injuries occured.


BARDID: MD-2013-0008
Date: 2013-06-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:13:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Rock Jetty, Sandy Pt State Par
NearestCityTown: Annapolis
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
A 1997 22 foot Angler OB Motor Boat was departing Sandy Point State Park into the Chesapeake Bay.  The operator noticed smoke coming from the outboard.  He stopped the engine, removed the cowling and noticed flames coming from the motor.  A fire extinguisher was used to put out the fire.  The vessel was towed back to the marina and no one was injured.


BARDID: MD-2013-0009
Date: 2013-06-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Deep Creek Lake
NearestCityTown: McHenry
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
RedactedNarrative:
A 24 foot rental pontoon boat was attempting to back out of a marina slip.  The operator failed to back out in adequate distance to turn the vessel and allow for the wind.  While turning and engaging forward gear, the stern of the vessel struck the dock causing damage to a pontoon estimated as $4500.  In addition, a marina employee attempted to fend off the pontoon boat and she suffered a possible sprained wrist.  After treatment by Marina personnel (complaint of pain and swelling of the right wrist), she drove herself to the local hospital for evaluation.  NRP charged the operator with failing to avoid a collision.


BARDID: MD-2013-0010
Date: 2013-05-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: prospect bay off Chesapeake Ba
NearestCityTown: Chester
County: QA - Queen Anne
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
A jet ski with 2 POB was travelling in choppy water.  The inexperienced operator hit a wake and lost her grip on the handle bars.  Her body hit the handlebars.  They continued to ride for about 4 hours.  Two days later (she told the investigator) she noticed her side hurt.  She drove herself to the Chester River Hospital in Chester, MD.  She was diagnosed with a broken rib, treated and released. 

The NRP investigator obtained a statement then contacted the friend who was the passenger.  He advised the investigator that he had borrowed the PWC from "friends" and could not remember any information regarding the owner or  the details of the PWC.  Therefore, this report is missing much of the owner and vessel information.  NRP continues to investigate but due to the difficulties in obtaining additional information, this report is closed.


BARDID: MD-2013-0011
Date: 2013-04-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Chesapeake Bay off Point Looko
NearestCityTown: Scotland
County: St. Mary's
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was underway in the Chesapeake Bay with 6 people on board.They were recreational fishing for Rock Fish. Once in the bay they encountered heavy seas and strong waves. They continued to fish for a short period of time then the operator decided to head back to the dock due to the conditions. The occupants on board started to notice a large amount of water in the rear of the vessel. Further inspection showed the batteries under water. As they were heading in the vessel rolled over in the seas. All the occupants were thrown into the water. They each were holding a P.F.D but were not wearing them.The vessel operator was able to make a call to a family member to report the situation right before the vessel rolled. All occupants stayed with the vessel. EMS and the Natural Resources Police responded to the scene. All occupants were pulled from the water. Two occupants had no signs of life. CPR was administered and they were flown to the hospital where they were pronounced dead.All other occupants were transported by ambulance to the hospital.There were no other injuries. The medical examiner ruled both deaths as accidental drownings. No alcohol or drugs were involved in this accident.


BARDID: MD-2013-0012
Date: 2013-06-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Beckman's Cove, Deep Creek Lak
NearestCityTown: McHenry
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
A vessel, occupied two times, was towing two individuals on wake boards.  As the vessel approached it's home dock, the operator turned the vessel to port, allowing the two being towed to release the tow line and coast to the dock.  "Wake boarder one" released the tow line before "wake boarder two", therefore decreasing his speed before wake boarder two.  Wake boarder two then released the tow line, continued his forward motion and struck wake boarder one on the right side of his body.


BARDID: MD-2013-0014
Date: 2013-05-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:45:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Choptank Marina, Choptank Rive
NearestCityTown: Preston
County: CO - Caroline
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel number one approached the dock and attempted to back into a slip.  The operator, who was arrested for operating while intoxicated, struck vessel number two that was docked in the adjacent slip.  Vessel number one is a commercial work boat however was not in the act of commercial fishing.


BARDID: MD-2013-0015
Date: 2013-05-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:15:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Assawoman Bay
NearestCityTown: Ocean City
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
RedactedNarrative:
vessel #1 and Vessel #2, both jet skies, were traveling at approx. 25 mph with a distance of approx. 30 ft. between them. The operator of vessel #1 stated that vessel #2 turned in front of him and he collided with that vessel. Vessel #1 struck the operator of vessel #2 in the leg causing a broken femur, dislocated knee and fractured hip. Operator of vessel #1 suffered minor scrapes and bruises. The operator of vessel #1 was charged by NRP with "operating a PWC greater than 6 knots w/in 100ft. of  another vessel"  and " Operating a vessel w/o a boater safety card"  Alcohol was not a factor in this accident . Both operators were wearing  PFDs.' An occupant on V2 suffered a concussion


BARDID: MD-2013-0016
Date: 2013-07-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:45:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sillery Bay, Magothy River, Ch
NearestCityTown: Pasadena
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
A 20year old male on a SeaDoo Jetski hit a wave at high speed followed by a second wave (or wake.)    He became airborne and fell back onto the jetski striking some part of the controls with his leg and hip.  He was taken by ambulance to a hospital where he was treated for internal bleeding, a severe laceration to his lower leg, and a fractured pelvis.  It took 50 stitches to close the leg laceration.  the accident occurred in inland waters and according to the NRP investigator in waters with only a moderate chop -- suggesting that he was travelling at a high rate of speed.  The victim stated he was thrown "about 10' into the air."  D


BARDID: MD-2013-0017
Date: 2013-07-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:45:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Isle of Wight Bay, head of Her
NearestCityTown: Ocean City
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
A 30 year old female rented a Bombadier PWC near Ocean City Maryland.  She and her 30 year old female passenger were cruising in choppy waters when the operator initiated a sharp turn.  Both occupants fell off the PWC.  The passenger hit her head on the jetski.  The rental guide assisted the crew back to shore and the passenger was taken by ambulance to a nearby hospital for treatment of a possible concussion and also a minor abrasion of her arm.  No charges were filed.


BARDID: MD-2013-0018
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-06-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Tolley Pt Chesapeake Bay
NearestCityTown: Annapolis
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Force of wave/wake
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Overloading
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
A 26 foot Sea Ray inboard/outboard with 10 POB departed Annapolis harbor at dusk enroute south to the South River  (a 15 minute trip normally.)  Of the 10 POB, 6 were seated in the bow area.  The operator encountered heavy seas upon reaching the open waters of the Bay and the boat began shipping water.  Winds were from the south and seas were moderate to heavy.  As the boat filled, the operator ordered all into PFDs and discharged flares.  A good Samaritan picked up all 10 persons as the boat settled and subsequently capsized.  It was found by commercial recovery in the early morning and declared a total loss.  One passenger may have hit his head and complained of headaches.  He was scheduled for a medical examination later.  No charges were filed.


BARDID: MD-2013-0019
Date: 2013-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:45:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Deep Creek Lake
NearestCityTown: McHenry
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Choppy
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Force of wave/wake
AccidentCause2: Congested waters
AccidentCause3: Sharp turn
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
A 21 foot Correct Craft was towing three individuals on a tube on Deep Creek Lake in Garret County, MD.  The vessel turned sharply and the tube caught either a wake or the chop.  It flipped and all three tubers were ejected.  During the process, one of the tubers hit her head on another tuber.  She complained of nausea and became light headed.  The family provided first aid by applying ice.  She had a swollen contusion on the back of her head.  Her mother drove her to Garret Memorial Hospital for evaluation.  The NRP investigator determined that all safety requirements such as an observer had been met.  There was no indication so far that the injuries were more serious than a mild concussion.


BARDID: MD-2013-0020
Date: 2013-06-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:59:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Parish Ck, West R, Chesapeake
NearestCityTown: Shady Side
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Sudden medical condition
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
On June 30, 2013 two waterfront property owners on the West River, of Chesapeake Bay noticed a capsized Kayak just offshore and what appeared to be a body floating nearby.  The two neighbors retrieved a 6 foot 225 pound 63 year old male subject from the water.  He was alive, unconscious and vomiting.  He was wearing a PFD but was face down when found.  The subject was rushed to a medical emergency facility and was designated as in critical condition.  He subsequently died and per the Medical Examiner, the cause of death was "Stroke complicated by drowning - accident."   Whether he suffered the stroke and then fell overboard, or fell overboard and than had a stroke is  not known.    There was no sign of any alcoholic beverage.


BARDID: MD-2013-0021
Date: 2013-06-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:45:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Deep Creek Lake/mcHenrey cove
NearestCityTown: Mc Henry
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was skiing behind vessel #1. He attempted to cross a wake and fell .  When he fell ,a ski fell off and struck him in the back of the head causing a laceration. He was taken to the hospital by a friend where he received 7 stitches in his head. There was no alcohol involved with this accident and the victim was wearing a PFD.


BARDID: MD-2013-0022
Date: 2013-06-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:20:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: laTraape Creek
NearestCityTown: Trappe
County: TA - Talbot
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Force of wave/wake
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
2 large sailboats were rafted together in LaTrappe  Creek.  A large work boat left the near by dock and created a large wake. The wake reached the rafted sail boats causing them to slam together. There were bumpers in between the 2 vessels however  when the boats hit the first time it caused the bumpers to fly up and then when the boats came together  a second time , vessel #2 received damage in the rub rail and gel coat.  There were no injuries  involved and the owner of vessel #2 did not wish to press charges. No alcohol was involved in this accident.`


BARDID: MD-2013-0023
Date: 2013-07-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:15:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Deep Ck Lake, MD
NearestCityTown: Oakland
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Force of wave/wake
AccidentCause2: Congested waters
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
A 17 foot Bayliner with 6 POB was cruising in rough water on Deep Creek Lake, MD.    The vessel hit a wake (waters were congested) and one passenger was thrown up and came down hard, injuring her back.  She was taken to a local hospital, treated and released for a strained back muscle.  No charges are pending and alcohol was not involved.


BARDID: MD-2013-0024
Date: 2013-06-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Chesapeake Bay north of center
NearestCityTown: Annapolis
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unseen water hazard
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was cruising down the Chesapeake Bay near the Bay Bridge when the vessel struck something in the water. This caused the motor to stop. The motor would not restart. The vessel was towed in to a marina and put on a  lift to examine the damage . There was damage to the out drive and fluid leaking from it. The operator stated he did not see anything in the water that was visible that he hit.


BARDID: MD-2013-0025
Date: 2013-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Assawoman Bay near 90th St.
NearestCityTown: Ocean City
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was under way with 2 p.o.b. Vessel #2 was under way traveling with vessel #1 at the same speed. (Both PWC)   Vessel #1 sped up and then turned in front of vessel #2 causing vessel #2 to crash into vessel #1. The passenger on vessel #1 was badly injured by the impact. The officer responding met with the subjects at the hospital so was unable to get info. on the jet skis. Also, as of the time of the report , the officer has not been able to locate the subjects to inspect the jet skis. The operator of Vessel #1 was charged with Rules of the Road violation. Alcohol was not involved in this accident. All were wearing PFDs


BARDID: MD-2013-0027
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-06-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:15:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Deep Creek Lake
NearestCityTown: McHenry
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Female subject operating a PWC was approaching the dock to make a "swooshing turn".  The operator did not make the turn and instead struck the dock and a vessel that was docked in a lift at the same dock she struck.  The PWC was a total loss and substantial damaged was incurred to both the dock and the docked vessel.


BARDID: MD-2013-0028
Date: 2013-06-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Choptank River
NearestCityTown: Denton
County: CO - Caroline
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Three individuals were being towed on a large tube by a PWC.  The tube crossed over the PWC wake and one of the individuals being towed on the tube begin to complain of back pain.  The operator of the PWC slowed and brought the individuals to shore where a 911 call was made.


BARDID: MD-2013-0029
Date: 2013-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:45:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Individual operating a PWC in the surf line of the Atlantic Ocean was jumping waves.  While jumping a wave the vessel became airborne.  When the vessel returned to the water, the operator struck his face on the handle bar of the PWC causing injuries to the operator and disabling the steering mechanism of the vessel.


BARDID: MD-2013-0030
Date: 2013-06-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:25:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Skipper's Point, Deep Creek La
NearestCityTown: Oakland
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
An individual on a tube was being towed by a vessel.  The tube struck a wake from another vessel.  The individual attempted to hold onto the tube however was thrown from the tube.  The individual sustained a shoulder injury.


BARDID: MD-2013-0031
Date: 2013-05-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Williamsport Dam
NearestCityTown: Williamsport
County: WA - Washington
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Dam/lock
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
RedactedNarrative:
Individual was fishing near the base of the Williams Dam when his trolling motor became inoperable due to fishing line entangled around the prop.  As he worked on the trolling motor he was unaware the vessel was being drawn toward the dam.  The vessel slammed into the dam several times before filling up with water and capsizing.  The operator abandon ship and found his way to shore.  He was wearing a PFD at the time of the incident.


BARDID: MD-2013-0032
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-06-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Swan Ck, Susquehana R, Ches Ba
NearestCityTown: Havre de Grace
County: CE - Cecil
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Failure to vent
AccidentCause2: Ignition of Spilled Fuel or Vapor
MachineryFailure: Fuel
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
A 1982 Fourwinns inboard/outboard had left a local marina near the Susquehana River.  One hour later the operator heard a loud "pop" and saw the engine compartment rise up with flames coming out.  The operator ordered all 4 passengers to don PFDs and jump overboard.  The vessel sank as it burned to the waterline but no one was injured.  The operator admitted he did not vent when they started the engine.


BARDID: MD-2013-0033
Date: 2013-05-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:04:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Cara Cove, Northeast River
NearestCityTown: North East
County: CE - Cecil
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (unknown origin)
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was traveling south on the Northeast River when the engine alarm sounded.  Operator stopped vessel and noticed a large amounts of smoke and fire coming from the engine compartment.  The   operator and occupant called for help and put on PFDs.


BARDID: MD-2013-0035
Date: 2013-07-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:20:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Assawoman Bay, Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityTown: Ocean City
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by propeller
RedactedNarrative:
A 21 Foot Grady White center console with 8 individuals on board, all who had been drinking, was towing one person (the owner) on a tube near Ocean City, MD.  The operator was in process of picking up the tuber and thought then engine was in neutral.  The engine was still in gear and the prop caused lacerations to both legs of the tuber.  NRP police transported the injured tuber to shore and he was medivaced to a regional trauma center.  The 23 year old operator was charged with OWI among other offenses.


BARDID: MD-2013-0036
Date: 2013-06-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Isle of Wight Bay
NearestCityTown: Ocean City
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
A 17 foot Mini Jet Boat was proceeding in choppy waters inland near Ocean City, MD with 5 POB.  The boat hit a wake and one occupant, age 13, fell from his seat and hit his head on the gunwale.  The victim received a laceration above his right eye on the forehead.  He was taken by ambulance to a regional medical center where he received 10 stitches and was released.  There were no charges or alcohol involved.


BARDID: MD-2013-0037
Date: 2013-07-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Tangier Sound near Sharkfin Sh
NearestCityTown: Chance
County: SO - Somerset
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 had 3 people on board. The vessel was drifting while occupants were fishing. A  sudden big storm came up and caused waves to break over the stern. The vessel filled with water and overturned. All occupants had put on life jackets before the capsizing. They all held on to the hull of the vessel which was afloat. The operator decided to swim to shore for help. He made it to shore got assistance. A local fireboat located the subjects and brought them to shore. None of the occupants required first  aid.  Alcohol was not involved in this accident


BARDID: MD-2013-0038
Date: 2013-07-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:15:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: isle of Wight Bay
NearestCityTown: ocean City
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 and Vessel #2 (both jetskis) were traveling side by side. They were traveling about 30 mph. Vessel #1 had 1 p.o.b. and vessel #2 had 2 p.o.b.  Both operators claimed that they accidentally turned into each other and collided. Vessel #1 operator received no injuries. The operator of vessel #2 suffered a lacerated kidney and the passenger suffered a fractured lower leg . No alcohol involved, all wearing p.f.d.'s.


BARDID: MD-2013-0039
Date: 2013-06-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:15:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Frog Mortar Ck. Middle river
NearestCityTown: Middle River
County: BA - Baltimore
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Other
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was stopped in the creek and the operator was flagging down assistance. Another vessel came by and offered assistance.  A (good samaritan) stopped his vessel and assisted the operator of vessel #1 pull an unconscious women back into vessel #1.  Another good sam also on the good samaritan  vessel, started CPR on the victim. The victim was revived and then refused treatment form the ambulance personelle. NRP officers arrived and charged the operator of vessel #1 with operating a vessel under the influence. They also found that the victim was under the influence. The operator advised that his passenger (victim) fell overboard while he was pulling away from a dock.


BARDID: MD-2013-0041
Date: 2013-07-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Isle of Wight Bay
NearestCityTown: Ocean City
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
A PWC occupied one time was traveling along the Rt. 90 bridge abutment at a speed of approximately 40 knots.  The operator lost control of the vessel due to a wake and struck a bridge abutment.  Operator was injured when he struck the bridge.


BARDID: MD-2013-0042
Date: 2013-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Isle of Wight Bay
NearestCityTown: Ocean City
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
A PWC occupied two times was travelling when the vessel struck a wake.  The wake caused the operator of the vessel to be ejected from the vessel.  The operator and vessel was reunited and returned to shore.  However after a couple of hours the operator was still experiencing pain in his ribs and was transported to the local hospital by a family member.


BARDID: MD-2013-0043
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-06-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Potomac River and St. George C
NearestCityTown: Piney Point
County: SM - St. Mary’s
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
This accident is still under investigation.  A vessel occupied 6 times was returning to port after an evening out.  The vessel struck three abutments of the St George Creek Island bridge and managed to return to port.  3 passengers onboard suffered various injuries due to the vessel striking the bridge. The operator and passengers loaded the vessel on the trailer and left the area.  Only after the occupants continued to experience pain from the accident did they call for EMS.  The investigating officers responded to the hospital and interviewed the operator and occupants.  The explanation given by the operator and the evidence at the bridge do not jive.  As stated before, this accident is still under investigation.


BARDID: MD-2013-0044
Date: 2013-07-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Potomac River near Piney Point
NearestCityTown: Piney Point
County: SM - St. Mary’s
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
RedactedNarrative:
A vessel occupied three times was traveling in a southeast direction in the Potomac River when the vessel lost all power.  The operator checked the engine compartment and found it to be flooded.  The vessel filled with water as the operator and occupants donned their life jackets and abandoned ship in a self-inflating life raft.  The vessel sank in forty feet of water within five minutes of abandoning ship.  The investigating officer assumes the cause of the sinking to be mechanical.


BARDID: MD-2013-0045
Date: 2013-07-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: St. George Creek
NearestCityTown: St. George
County: SM - St. Mary’s
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
RedactedNarrative:
A vessel occupied six times was retuning to port when one of the passengers exited the vessel to go swimming.  The passenger sustained a laceration to his arm while exiting the moving vessel.  The vessel was travelling approximately 6 knot.  The point of impact with the vessel is unknown.  The injured  subject had consumed alcoholic beverages before the accident.  The operator stated that he had not consumed any alcoholic beverages that evening.  The MNRP were notified of this accident 18 hours after it occurred.


BARDID: MD-2013-0046
Date: 2013-08-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Isle of Wight Bay
NearestCityTown: Ocean City
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
A PWC, occupied two times was travelling at a slow rate of speed when the vessel tipped and sent both occupants into the water.  One occupant complained of injuries after the incident and was transported to the hospital for observation.  It is believed that injuries are related to the subject's medical condition before the incident.


BARDID: MD-2013-0047
Date: 2013-08-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Deep Creek Lake
NearestCityTown: Oakland
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
A vessel occupied 5 times was towing 3 subject on tubes.  The tube hit a wake and caused one of the towed subjects to exit the tube.  During the act of exiting the tube, the subject's knee struck another tube rider in the shoulder, causing pain.  The MNRP was notified of this accident 22 hours after it occurred.


BARDID: MD-2013-0048
Date: 2013-08-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:15:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Deep Creek Lake
NearestCityTown: Swanton
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
A vessel occupied 7 times was towing a subject on a wake board.  The skier hit a wake to "get some air" and exited from his wake board.  The wake board in turn struck the skier in the head during the skier retuning to the surface of the lake.


BARDID: MD-2013-0049
Date: 2013-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Deep Creek Lake
NearestCityTown: Oakland
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
NRP was contacted by the owner of 22 foot pontoon boat which was docked at a marina in Deep Creek Lake, Maryland.  The owner noticed major damage to his vessel which happened either on July 4, 2013 or a few days prior.  No one was aboard the pontoon boat when it was struck by an unknown vessel.  The following were damaged:  Engine, ladder, handrail, dent in port side panel, boat cover, starboard quarter of hull. Damage was over $10,000.   NRP contacted or checked all the local marinas, repair facilities, known boat accidents during that time, and hospitals.  At this time there are no suspects and this case is considered still open.


BARDID: MD-2013-0050
Date: 2013-08-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:46:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Slaughter Creek, Taylors Islan
NearestCityTown: Taylors Island
County: DO - Dorchester
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
A 62 year old male was crabbing from a 12 foot Jon Boat in Dorchester County, Md.  A witness stated he noticed the Jon Boat travelling slowly in circles and no one inside it.  He called 911 and EMS and NRP responded.  The missing crabber, a 225 pound W/M was located near the boat and brought to shore where CPR was applied by EMS.  The victim was pronounced deceased at the hospital.  For unknown reasons, the victim fell  overboard and drowned.  He was not wearing a PFD but according to family member, could swim.  The victim had heart problems and had recently complained of not feeling well.  No alcohol was found in the boat but there were numerous medications.  Both water and outside air temperature was 86 degrees.  The investigation remains open pending autopsy report.


BARDID: MD-2013-0051
Date: 2013-07-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:02:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Solomons Boat Ramp
NearestCityTown: Solomons
County: CA - Calvert
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
A 23 foot Maxum had just returned to the Solomons Boat Ramp in Calvert County Md at night.   The passenger, a 65 year old  B/M, 5'9" 260 pounds was attempting to assist with the stern lines.  He was not wearing a PFD and was a non swimmer.  He slipped and fell between the boat and the ramp pilings.   Despite the operator throwing him a PFD, he panicked and it was several minutes before he could be secured and brought to the ramp into shallow water.  At that point, he was unresponsive.  EMS arrived within two minutes but could not revive him.  He was pronounced deceased at the hospital and no unusual findings were noted.  The case is currently open pending receipt of autopsy.  No charges are pending.


BARDID: MD-2013-0052
Date: 2013-08-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Deep Creek Lake
NearestCityTown: McHenry
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Choppy
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Force of wave/wake
AccidentCause2: Congested waters
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
A vessel occupied 11 times was towing two of the occupants on a tubing device.  The tube device struck a wake which caused the two "tubers" to be ejected from the tube.  One of the tubers sustained a mild concussion when his head contacted the water after the ejection.


BARDID: MD-2013-0054
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-07-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sinepuxent Bay near Red 14
NearestCityTown: ocean City
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
A father and 11 year old son were cruising off Ocean City Maryland in their recently acquired PWC.   The father told the NRP investigating officer he was struck on the port quarter by another PWC causing major structural damage.  He had been maintaining a steady course and did not see the other PWC until it was too late to react.  The striking PWC was a rental with one person aboard and seemed not to understand he was the burdened vessel based upon both operators' statements and damage to both the PWCs.   The operator of the burdened vessel was cited for failing to yield to a vessel on his starboard in a crossing situation.  Alcohol was not involved.  No one was injured despite major damage to both PWCs.


BARDID: MD-2013-0055
Date: 2013-08-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Deep Creek lake
NearestCityTown: Swanton
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
A wake boarder towed by a 21 foot inboard vessel on Deep Creek Lake, MD, attempted to complete a "flip" over a wake.  When he came down he bruised or strained his left ankle.  A relative transported him to  a hospital for treatment and he was subsequently discharged.  No alcohol was involved.


BARDID: MD-2013-0056
Date: 2013-07-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:50:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Deep Creek Lake
NearestCityTown: McHenry
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
A PWC was operating in choppy waters on Deep Creek Lake, MD.  The operator turned sharply and hit a wake.  The female passenger was thrown forward and off the PWC but her face impacted the operators head causing a fracture to the bridge of her nose.  He transported her to a local hospital where she was treated and released.  Alcohol was not involved and no charges were filed.


BARDID: MD-2013-0058
Date: 2013-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: potomac River Channel vic Ft W
NearestCityTown: Ft Washington
County: PG - Prince George’s
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Missing or Inadequate Navigation Aids
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
This report is based on an operator completed NRP 435 Recreational Boating Accident Report.  Operator of a 30 foot Regal was proceeding south on the Potomac River and spotted a poorly lit vessel.  Operator turned to starboard to avoid the vessel and struck an unlit buoy.  There was damage to his starboard bow and damage to the starboard outdrive.  No one was injured.


BARDID: MD-2013-0059
Date: 2013-07-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Herring Bay
NearestCityTown: Ocean City
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
A father and son from India were cruising at 30 knots on a PWC off Ocean City Md when the 24 year old son (operator) lost control.  Both occupants fell overboard.  The father hit his forehead on the back of his son's head.  He was taken to a local hospital and required stitches.  The operator was charged with negligent operation.


BARDID: MD-2013-0062
Date: 2013-07-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:49:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Deept Creek Lk
NearestCityTown: Oakland
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Force of wave/wake
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
A rented 18' Glastron  was cruising on Deep Creek Lake.  The operator, who had minimal  boating experience, hit a wake.  His wife, sitting in the bow, was tossed up and came down hard on the seat.  She complained of severe back pain and was subsequently transported by EMS to a local hospital where she was  provided  an X-ray for possible spinal injury.  She was subsequently released.  No alcohol was involved and no charges were filed.


BARDID: MD-2013-0063
Date: 2013-07-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Deep Creek Lk
NearestCityTown: Oakland
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
A family of four was tubing on Deep Creek Lake in MD.  They had rented a 17 foot Bayliner and the son and father were on tubes, with the daughter as lookout and mother operating.  A wake caused the father to fall off the tube.  The force of the water bent his knee outward.  He decided he would wait until the next day to see how his knee felt.  the next morning, realizing his knee was swollen, he drive himself to the local hospital for an examination and MRI.  He was treated and released for a sprained knee.


BARDID: MD-2013-0064
Date: 2013-07-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:15:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Potomac River Great Falls
NearestCityTown: Potomac
County: MO - Montgomery
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
A lone female occupant of a Kayak was engaged in white water rafting on the Potomac River in Maryland with a male companion in another Kayak.  Both Kayaks went over the falls on the turbulent river and one capsized.  The other subject frantically searched for her but she was later found wedged under a rock with multiple head and neck injuries.  NRP investigators are waiting the ME report but there does not appear to be any evidence of foul play.  Both persons were wearing helmets and PFDs.


BARDID: MD-2013-0065
Date: 2013-07-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Chesapeake Bay off Bloody Poin
NearestCityTown: Tilgman
County: TA - Talbot
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of a 23 foot outboard was participating in a Rockfish tournament.  He anchored in rough water on the open Chespeake Bay off Bloody Point.  Two waves swamped his vessel -- the first one flooding the battery compartment and shorting out the bilge pump.  He and the two other occupants donned PFDs as the boat submerged with only the bow out of water.  Another fishing vessel picked them up with no injuries and SEA TOW retrieved the boat.  Estimated damage to the engine and electronics was $2000.


BARDID: MD-2013-0066
Date: 2013-08-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:50:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Deep Creek Lake
NearestCityTown: McHenry
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
The young operator and the passenger of a 20 foot Bayliner had both been drinking when they smashed full speed into a dam embankment at the end of Deep Creek Lake, Maryland late at night.   The Bayliner came to rest on top of the dam.  Neither occupant had been injured and they were found at home early the next morning by the NRP investigator who determined that the operator had been drinking.  He was charged with OWI as well as negligent operation and underage possession of alcohol.  The vessel damage was over $18,000.


BARDID: MD-2013-0067
Date: 2013-08-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:10:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sinepuxent Bay, vic Ocean City
NearestCityTown: ocean City
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
A rental PWC was making a turn at approximately 20 knots when the female passenger fell off.  She caught her foot on the lower well of the PWC as she fell.  After she returned home after the day she experienced pain in her foot and drove to the nearby hospital where she was examined, treated for a sprain, and released.


BARDID: MD-2013-0068
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-08-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:50:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Tongiers Basin, Knapps Narrows
NearestCityTown: Tighman
County: TA - Talbot
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Ignition of Spilled Fuel or Vapor
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Fuel
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of a 1974 Renkin Cudy cabin gas inboard stated to NRP investigators that his blower was on the entire time he was refueling.  When he started the engine he heard a loud "Poof" noise and recognized the sound as a fire in the engine compartment.  He discharged his fire extinguisher and evacuated the two other occupants.  The fire still did not go out and he had also burned his finger and part of his hand.  Bystanders were able to get the vessel away from the dock where work boats were moored and secured to a piling.  The operator was also able to get off with only the slight burn.  The vessel was engulfed with flame and started taking on water.  After the local VFD put out the fire the operator was able to secure it on his trailer.  The vessel was a total loss.  The operator was given first aid but refused to be transported to the hospital.  NRP completed research on the internet for old Renkin boats and estimated the value at $4000.  Later examination showed a leak in the filler hose allowing raw gas to pour into the engine compartment.


BARDID: MD-2013-0069
Date: 2013-08-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:15:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Prospect Bay, South of Kent N
NearestCityTown: Graysonville
County: QA - Queen Anne
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
A 2009 50 foot Carver MY was undergoing a sea trial following new props.  The female skipper was looking at her chartplotter and misread the location of the channel south of Kent Narrows.  She ran aground in very shallow water causing the Carver to suddenly stop from its speed of 20 knots.  The mechanic from the marine facility was looking at his PC recording performance data.  A third occupant, the operator's husband, was standing in the area of the galley and his head smashed into the granite countertop.  He received a severe gash on his forehead.  He was treated and released at a nearby hospital.   The vessel was inspected and found to be sound.  After the tide rose, a commercial towing firm brought the Carver to a marina for haul out and found no damage.


BARDID: MD-2013-0070
Date: 2013-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:22:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Dobbins Island area of Magothy
NearestCityTown: Pasadena
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On Friday, July 4, a vessel occupied 7 times was cruising in the area of Dobbins Island on the Magothy River.  The operator of the vessel stopped the vessel at the request of the passengers “so they could jump in the water to cool/rinse off” before returning to the dock.  One of the passengers entered the water and began to struggle to keep himself afloat.  Other passengers tried to assist the struggling passenger however; he disappeared beneath the surface of the water.  His body was recovered on Saturday, July 5.  Victim had been drinking.


BARDID: MD-2013-0072
Date: 2013-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Deep Creek Lake
NearestCityTown: oakland
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Four subject were being towed by a 21 foot Cobalt cruising at 30 knots in Deep Creek Lake.  The tube went over the wake and one adult subject was ejected, landing on the water on his head.  He later complained of a headache, drove himself to the local hospital, and was treated for mild concussion and released.  No charges were filed.


BARDID: MD-2013-0073
Date: 2013-08-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Isle of Wight Bay
NearestCityTown: Ocean City
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
A male individual was operating a PWC.  While in the act of making a turn on the vessel, the operator's hands slipped off the steering column and causing an unexpected exiting of the vessel.  He struck his head on the vessel during the act of exiting the aforementioned vessel.


BARDID: MD-2013-0074
Date: 2013-08-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:15:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pawn Run Cove Deep Creek Lake
NearestCityTown: Deer Park
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Female subject was wake boarding behind a vessel that was towing the aforementioned female subject.  The female subject fell from the aforementioned wake board. The wake board struck the aforementioned female subject in the forehead.


BARDID: MD-2013-0075
Date: 2013-08-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:15:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pocomoke River
NearestCityTown: Snow Hill
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
The MNRP received this report via US mail from an individual.  The MNRP did not investigate this report.  Therefore all claims made in the report cannot be substantiated by the MNRP.  The writer of this report claims he launched a rented kayak on the Pocomoke River near Porters Crossing.  The writer stated that due to a "lack of information and communication" the kayak swamped or rolled.  The writer claims to have lost a canvas bag containing " a compass, a knife, medication, bottled water, Driver's license, keys, and his wallet.  The writer claims that the total loss he incurred was $2000.00.  He arrived at this value by calculating the value of the lost items and "replacement time, cost, and efforts expensive".


BARDID: MD-2013-0076
Date: 2013-09-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:45:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Skippers Point, Deep Creek Lak
NearestCityTown: McHenry
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Subject was water skiing behind a vessel.  The front of one of the skis went under the water and then came out of the water and struck the subject in the head.


BARDID: MD-2013-0078
Date: 2013-09-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Cherry Creek Cove, Deep Creek
NearestCityTown: Oakland
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Subject was wake boarding.  Subject crossed the towing vessel's wake and flipped.  Subject sustained injury to his knee.


BARDID: MD-2013-0079
Date: 2013-07-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:05:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Veazey Cove, Bohemia River
NearestCityTown: Earleville
County: CE - Cecil
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
A male subject was attempting to set crab pots from a Jon boat.  For some reason, the subject fell from the vessel and could not return himself to the vessel.  No one witnessed the subject fall over board.  Through the investigation and autopsy report, foul play has been ruled out.  Cause of death has been ruled an accidental drowning.


BARDID: MD-2013-0080
Date: 2013-09-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: McHenry Cove, Deep Creek Lake
NearestCityTown: McHenry
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Choppy
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Congested waters
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
Subject was attempting to approach a fuel dock.  The operator struck the dock causing damage to the vessel.  No damage was done to the dock and no one was injured during the accident.


BARDID: MD-2013-0081
Date: 2013-07-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Granary Dock, Sassafras River
NearestCityTown: Georgetown
County: CE - Cecil
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: None
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
This accident was a hit and run.  Therefore, no information is available for vessel number 2.  Vessel number one was docked unattended while the occupants had dinner at a local establishment.  Once the occupants returned to vessel number one, they noticed the damage.  No witnesses have come forward and no one was injured during the accident.  All investigative efforts have been exhausted.


BARDID: MD-2013-0082
Date: 2013-08-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:55:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Deep Creek Lake
NearestCityTown: McHenry
County: Garrett
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel number #1 was motoring towards a fuel dock  to tie up when he struck vessel #2, which was tied up to the fuel dock. The wind and wave s were pushing Vessel #1 towards towards Vessel#2. ther was no damage to Vessel #1. Vessel#2 sustained bent and torn skirting. No injuries sustained and no alcohol involved.


BARDID: MD-2013-0083
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-08-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:45:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean off Ocean City
NearestCityTown: Ocean City
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
A 46 foot 1988 Bertram was cruising in the Atlantic Ocean off Ocean City, MD.  The operator and the single passenger evacuated without injuries from the diesel powered MY as it was engulfed in flames.  It subsequently sank just of the inlet into Ocean City as it was being towed.   It was considered a total loss.   The operator stated all seemed normal including engine operation.  The passenger noted smoke pouring from the cabin area and soon the vessel was engulfed.  The firemarshal determined after the vessel was raised and inspected that the fire started in the starboard turbo of the Detroit Diesels and was accidental in nature.


BARDID: MD-2013-0084
Date: 2013-08-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:35:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: DEEP CREEK LAKE
NearestCityTown: Oakland
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
A 20 foot Cobalt was towing a waterskier on two skis.  The male skier attempted to drop one ski but fell.  He complained of extreme pain once aboard and had difficulty walking, fainting several times.  His wife called 911 and the subject was transported to a local hospital, treated for a sprained hamstring, and released.


BARDID: MD-2013-0085
Date: 2013-07-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Deep Creek Lake
NearestCityTown: Swanton
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Force of wave/wake
AccidentCause2: Other
AccidentCause3: Sharp turn
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Two individuals were being towed on a "mega tube" towed by a 20 foot Correct Craft on Deep Creek Lake, MD.  The female tuber fell off backwards during a turn as the tube hit a wake.  She complained of "seeing white" and severe head pain.  Family members transported her to a local hospital where she was treated and released for a concussion.


BARDID: MD-2013-0086
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-08-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:58:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sue Creek, Middle River
NearestCityTown: Essex
County: BA - Baltimore
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Failure to vent
MachineryFailure: Fuel
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
A 1987 Sea Runner cabin cruiser with a single Mercruiser gas engine had just refueled.  The operator stated that he had run the blower.  The engine would not initially start.  The operator removed the air filter and noticed that it was getting fuel.  He replaced the filter and this time the engine started.  While dock lines were being cast off, there was an explosion in the engine compartment and the vessel caught fire.  The dock boy cast off, pushed the vessel away, and shut off the marina gas pump.  All occupants jumped into the water and were rescued by a passing boat.  They were taken to a local hospital, three with serious burns.  One occupant stated he saw about 1/4 gallon "of a liquid" in the bilge.  The boat was a total loss.


BARDID: MD-2013-0087
Date: 2013-09-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:50:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Ocean City, Isle of Wight Bay
NearestCityTown: Ocean City
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
A rental jetski off Ocean City, MD cruising at 20k hit a slow moving 19 foot center console.  The jetski hit the CC broadside and gave the CC no time to react since it was just entering the inlet.  The jet ski operator admitted he was travelling at a fast rate of speed and was not familiar with the jetski.  He passed the required rental test using an interpreter  NRP charged the operator with operating a PWC in excess of 6 knots within 100 feet of a structure.


BARDID: MD-2013-0088
Date: 2013-07-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Deep Creek Lake
NearestCityTown: mcHenrey
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel#1 (PWC) was not accustomed to operating  a P.W.C. He was accelerating the PWC and then slowing down, just to have fun. During one of the acceleration moves he ran the PWC into Vessel #2 which was a pontoon boat. No injuries on vessel #2 , but it did suffer a lot of damage.  Vessel #1 also suffered damage and the operator did get admitted to the hospital for a sprained wrist. Operator of vessel #1 was charged with operating a PWC in a negligent manner and operating a PWC within 100ft. of a vessel in excess of 6 knots. No alcohol involved in this accident. Both vessels ad proper number of P.F.Ds


BARDID: MD-2013-0089
Date: 2013-08-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Tolchester Marina
NearestCityTown: Rock Hall
County: KE - Kent
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel#1 caused damage to vessel #2 while being docked in slip. Vessel #2 was tied at a dock and vessel#1 struck the port side while attempted docking. No injuries occurred  and no alcohol involved. Vessel owners met and exchanged information.


BARDID: MD-2013-0090
Date: 2013-09-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:20:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Ocean City Inlet
NearestCityTown: Ocean City
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel #1 was jumping waves on his jetski out in the Ocean. He went to jump a big wave, got knocked off his jetski and then the jetski landed on him, causing a laceration to his leg. His friends took him to the Hospital where he was treated and released. There was no damage to the jetski. No alcohol was involved in this accident.


BARDID: MD-2013-0092
Date: 2013-08-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Potomac River
NearestCityTown: Sterling VA
County: MO - Montgomery
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel #1 was located wandering around a boat ramp parking lot. EMS  was called and operator was taken to the hospital. His kayak was located up right near an island about 100 yards away.Operator kept repeating that he had been struck by a jetski. He also advised he did not see or hear any vessels before  being struck. The kayak had numerous deep scratches on it and the kayak paddle was bent.  operator suffered a concussion.  He was wearing a P.F.D. This case is still open due to the fact that the Officer is still searching for the operator of the jetski. No alcohol involv.ed


BARDID: MD-2013-0093
Date: 2013-08-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Green Glade Cove, Deep creek l
NearestCityTown: Swanton
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was being tow behind vessel #1 on a wake board. She went to jump the wake of the vessel and fell off the board , injuring her ankle. Her husband took her to the hospital where she was treated and released. No alcohol involved, victim was wearing a p.F.d


BARDID: MD-2013-0095
Date: 2013-09-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:12:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pokomoke River, vic Snow Hill
NearestCityTown: Snow Hill
County: WI - Wicomico
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
A 63 year old male had been entered in a bass tournament on Maryland's Eastern Shore.  He was the sole occupant of a Ranger bass boat.  Shortly after noon other fishermen on the river noticed the victims vessel drifting and unoccupied, with the motors off.  The victim's vessel was secured and a baseball cap was noticed nearby.  Natural Resources Police, State Police, aviation, and local Fire/Rescue searched until dark using side scan radar.  Family members told the NRP investigator that the man had cardiac issues.  Three days later the victim was found by NRP floating and deceased.  The evidence on the Ranger and the autopsy revealed no suspicious causes or alcohol/drug use.  The full written autopsy report is still pending.  The victim died of drowning and presumably fell overboard, possibly due to a medical condition.  He was not wearing a PFD.


BARDID: MD-2013-0097
Date: 2013-06-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:15:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Gunpowder State Park vic Rt 1
NearestCityTown: Perry Hall
County: BA - Baltimore
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On June 15, 2013, two WMs were white water rafting in separate Kayaks.  They both attempted to flow through spill tubes under a bridge.   All but one tube was filled with debris.  One kayak made it through, then noticed the other had broached and capsized.  The operator who made it through the bridge desperately searched for the other subject and called 911 when he was unsuccessful.  Police and rescue searched until late at night, then found the victim the next day after a crane removed heavy debris from one of the tubes.  The ME determined death by drowning.  The toxicology report is still pending.  The victim was not experienced in swift water kayaking.  He was also not wearing a pfd.


BARDID: MD-2013-0098
Date: 2013-08-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: N Branch Potomac R vic Bloomin
NearestCityTown: Bloomington
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Choppy
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
A father and son on separate kayaks were white water kayaking on the North Branch of the Potomac River in western Maryland.  They were progressing in a series of rapids when the father, who was ahead, overturned.  He appeared to  be OK and motioned to the son to retrieve his kayak.  He did and then noticed his father was not in sight.  He searched for his father with help of other kayakers.  Eventually his father was found floating face down.   He was an avid kayaker with years of experience and was wearing survival equipment and a pfd.   He had no known medical condition.  The ME pronounced the death as fresh water drowning, accidental.


BARDID: MD-2013-0099
Date: 2013-08-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:35:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Wye River agt Drum Point
NearestCityTown: Wye Mills
County: QA - Queen Anne
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: limb tangled in vessel equipme
RedactedNarrative:
One sailboat was at anchor.  The other was attempting to raft up.  A line was passed between vessels and a passenger on the anchored vessel held the line at the maneuvering vessel's stern cleat, but apparently with a finger between the line and cleat.   The maneuvering vessel moved forward to anchor, but beyond the scope of the line.  The tension in the line severed the small finger of the passenger and the finger was lost overboard.  The victim was taken to a local trauma center for treatment.


BARDID: MD-2013-0100
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-09-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:33:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sassafrass River
NearestCityTown: Georgetown
County: KE - Kent
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Ignition of Spilled Fuel or Vapor
MachineryFailure: Fuel
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
Two brothers on a 42 foot 1999 Diesel powered Cruisers MY were on the Sassafrass River in Maryland.  They saw smoke and flames in the engine compartment.  They subsequently jumped overboard and swam to the nearby shore.  The operator/owner told the NRP investigator that he thought the vessel had an incorrect fuel filter.  There were no injuries.  The vessel was destroyed.  The estimated value was $176,900.


BARDID: MD-2013-0101
Date: 2013-09-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 05:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: West River vic Cedar Point
NearestCityTown: Galesville
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
A 1977 40 foot sloop was returning to the West River from the Chesapeake Bay at night under power.  He ran into a pound net causing damage to the net and poles (unknown amount) and $6700 damage to the vessel (prop shaft).   The operator stated he was unfamiliar with the area and had never seen a pound net before.  He was charged with failing to keep a proper lookout.   There were no injuries.


BARDID: MD-2013-0102
Date: 2013-10-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:15:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Deep Creek Lake
NearestCityTown: Oakland
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: person struck by activity equi
RedactedNarrative:
A family was cruising on Deep Creek Lake, MD in a ski boat with several wake boards attached to the ski tower.  At approximately 30 knots, one of the wake boards came loose, causing a 2 inch laceration on the head of an 8 year old occupant.   He was taken to a local hospital with prolific bleeding, received four stitches, and released.  No charges were filed.


BARDID: MD-2013-0103
Date: 2013-07-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Herring Creek
NearestCityTown: Ocean Pines
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Two PWC's were following one another. One turned starbord and was struck by the following PWC. The operator of the struck PWC recieved a minor contusion to his right leg and refused treatment. The striking PWC operator recieved a citation as described above.


BARDID: MD-2013-0104
Date: 2013-08-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:20:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Deep Creek Marina
NearestCityTown: Mc Henry
County: Garrett
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
Operator returned a rental boat back to the livery and there were damages to the vessel that were not there when the operator picked up the rental.  It is assumed operator collided with something.


BARDID: MD-2013-0105
Date: 2013-08-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Chesapeake Bay
NearestCityTown: Betterton
County: Kent
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
A subject was being towed behind a vessel when the tube struck a wake/wave. Subject struck their head on the tube and then the water.


BARDID: MD-2013-0107
Date: 2013-08-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:10:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Curtis Bay
NearestCityTown: Curtis Bay
County: Baltimore
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Unknown
RedactedNarrative:
On 8-23-13 NRP was contacted to assist USCG with an unmanned vessel . Items were secured that might belong to vessel owner. A search of the area yielded negative results. On 8-25-13 a body was recovered along a shoreline. The body was transported to the Medical Examiners office and was identified as the vessel owner. There was no sign of forced trauma to the body.


BARDID: MD-2013-0108
Date: 2013-08-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: kent Narrows
NearestCityTown: Chester
County: QA - Queen Anne
WaterConditions: Choppy
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Congested waters
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
A 52 foot Cruisers FBMY was cruising north under the Kent Narrows Bridge in heavy traffic and strong current.   While  attempting to avoid a nearby small fishing vessel in the channel,  the operator lost control and struck the cement piling support causing a hull breach below the water line and flooding.  NRP and a good samaritan escorted the vessel to a nearby marina and it was slung out of the water with a large gash in the port quarter.  The pumps kept up with the inflow of water.  There were no injuries and alcohol was not involved.  No charges were filed.


BARDID: MD-2013-0109
Date: 2013-08-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Potomac River, Fairview Beach
NearestCityTown: Fiarview Beach, VA
County: CH - Charles
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
RedactedNarrative:
NRP was notified regarding a boat accident the previous day (August 4).  A  27 foot Sea Ray was anchored in the Potomac River.  A Larson 26 became entangled in the anchor line and the engine failed on the Larson.  The Larson then drifted into the Sea Ray out of control.  A passenger on the Sea Ray attempted to fend off with her foot which became smashed between the two vessels.  She was taken to a local hospital, treated with stitches, and released.  The operator of the Larson was charged by NRP with failure to maintain proper lookout and failure to report an accident.   Alcohol was not involved.


BARDID: MD-2013-0110
Date: 2013-09-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Isle of Wight bay
NearestCityTown: Ocean City
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Two Pwc's stopped sided by side, they then accelerated and turned  away from each other, but operators continued to turn not knowing that the other was doing the same maneuver . Both completed half circles and hit head on. There was no injuries and both operators were charged with pwc speed violations and Failure to maintain proper lookout.


BARDID: MD-2013-0113
Date: 2013-08-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Deep Creek Lake
NearestCityTown: Mc Henry
County: Garrett
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Victim waterskiing from v1 became injured after striking the tow line after an unknown PWC (V2) struck the line. Victim got a laceration to her right shin and foot.


BARDID: MD-2013-0114
Date: 2013-09-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Severn River
NearestCityTown: Annapolis
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Throttle
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
While docking her vessel, the operator struck another docked vessel. It appears that the throttle became stuck on the striking vessel making it hard to maneuver.
The amount of damage to that  is unknown. The owner was making his own repairs.


BARDID: MD-2013-0116
Date: 2013-09-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:01:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Kent Narrows
NearestCityTown: Stevensville
County: QA - Queen Anne
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
The vessel the victim was in got caught in the wake of another vessel, causing it to turn to the left. An unknown individual struck the boat then was thrown overboard.


BARDID: MD-2013-0119
Date: 2013-07-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Assawoman Bay
NearestCityTown: Ocean City
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
Officer responded to hospital to meet with victim. Victim advised she was riding on back of jetski with unknown operator. While underway the jetski  made a quick turn and she fell off, causing her neck and back to be sore. Operator took victim back to  where they launched and she (victim) drove herself home. Later that evening her back and neck felt worse so her mother drove her to the hospital. She was admitted and treated for strained back and neck muscles and released. The victim could not identify the operator or the jetski. She advised she was wearing a P.F.D and that no alcohol was involved.


BARDID: MD-2013-0120
Date: 2013-08-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Chesapeake Bay
NearestCityTown: Tilghman
County: TA - Talbot
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Officer interviewed injured patient at the hospital. 

Injured person advised he was standing below deck when another passenger  came down the steps, missed a step and then fell into injured person causing him to fall into table and striking his head. subject advised he had a short" black out spell. " The vessel then went into Tilghman Island where an ambulance picked up victim and took him to the hospital. no alcohol involved in this accident, P.F.D's were available on board vessel.


BARDID: MD-2013-0121
Date: 2013-11-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:18:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Ramsay Lake
NearestCityTown: Edgewater
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Calm
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
A vessel was adrift and struck another vessel. The operator of the striking vessel was charged with owi.


BARDID: MD-2013-0123
Date: 2013-10-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:22:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Upper Magothy River
NearestCityTown: Pasadena
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Choppy
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was enroute to residence when the struck a jetty. Subject received several citations including O.UI


BARDID: MD-2013-0124
Date: 2013-07-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:45:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Isle of Wright bay
NearestCityTown: Ocean City
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
RedactedNarrative:
On 07/18/2014  vessel #1 was underway with 10 people on board. All occupants had been drinking alcohol except for the operator. The victim jumped overboard as a joke , while the vessel was underway.  The vessel did  runover the victim however, the victim was not severely injured. His leg was hit by the prop and he received lacerations to his leg. the victim was picked up and transported to the hospital. The operator was not drinking, the victim was not wearing a p.f.d.  There were the proper number of P.F.Ds on the vessel.


BARDID: MD-2013-0126
Date: 2013-09-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:05:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Bush River
NearestCityTown: Edgewood
County: HA - Harford
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
On 9-9-2013 an unmanned vessel was found operating in a slow circle motio about 50 yards from shore.  2 people in a boat didn't see anyone on board the vessel and secured it and contacted the USCG 2 people in boat did advise that earlier they did see someone at the boat ramp with that vessel. A search of the area was conducted and a body was located about 00 yards from where the boat was found.The body was transported to Medical Examiners office and a investigated was conducted. It was determined that the body did belong to the boat owner and there was no sign of trauma or foul play and the Medical Eaminers office stated it was a drowning accident.


BARDID: MD-2013-0128
Date: 2013-11-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Back River, Essex
NearestCityTown: Essex
County: BA - Baltimore
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Three individuals travelling in a 12' jonboat. Vessel capsized. Two people were rescued. One individual was not rescued. An autopsy was performed. No unusual findings. The cause of death was drowning. The manner of death was ruled accidental.


BARDID: MD-2013-0130
Date: 2013-09-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Isle of Wright Bay
NearestCityTown: Ocean City
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On September 13,2013 a NRP officer responded  to Action Watersports in reference to 2 pwc's to were damaged while on a guided tour. The company advised that there was no damage to the vessels before the subjects rented them. The officer spoke to the subjects that rented the pwc's- and the both stated that they were unsure how the damaged could have happened. They did they that during the trip that they switched vessels and maybe that's when they damaged occurred. Both were charged with failure to avoid collision.


BARDID: MD-2013-5000
Date: 2013-11-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:03:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Eastern Bay
County: Talbot
WaterConditions: Choppy
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
CG report indicates that a vessel grounded and then capsized, ejecting two people during a small craft warning.  The two subjects were treated for hypothermia.


BARDID: MD-2013-5001
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 04:40:00
State: MD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Edgewater marina
County: Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: unknown
Wind: unknown
Visibility: unkn
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (unknown origin)
RedactedNarrative:
news media article indicated that three boats were destroyed at a marina due to a fire. The cause of the efire is unknown


BARDID: ME-2010-0001
Date: 2010-04-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityTown: Milbridge
County: WASHINGTON
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Victims # 1 and # 2 were reported overdue from a weekend camping trip.  A search of the Island shoreline discovered an overturned and badly damaged 12 foot Carolina Skiff on the Southeastern cove of Bois Bubert Island.  Boat and motor had been separated by wave action rolling boat on shoreline for approx. 4 days before recovery.  The body of victim # 1 was located on the northern shore of the same cove.  Body of victim #2 was located and recovered approximately 1 month later. When located, Victim #2 was entangled in lobster trap buoy line belonging to Victim #1.  It appears that Victimi #1 and #2 were tending lobster traps when the incident occured.  Operator at the time of the incident can not be determined.


BARDID: ME-2010-0002
Date: 2010-04-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: ONAWA LAKE
NearestCityTown: Elliotsville Twp
County: Piscataquis
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel A was located near the boat landing on Onawa Lake.  Vessel 1 was overturned when it was located.  Victim 1 was later located in the water near the shore of the lake.  Victim 1 was not wearing a PFD.  There was a PFD in Vessel 1 when it was located.  Victim 1 was later determined to have died from drowning.  Victim 1 had a BAC of .137% when tested.


BARDID: ME-2010-0005
Date: 2010-04-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: BRANDY P
NearestCityTown: Naples
County: CUMBERLAND
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: EXCESSIVE SPEED
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of Vessel 1 was traveling at headway speed on Brandy Pond while heading back in to the Marina. Vessel 1 had its' navigation lights on when one of the onboard passengers hollered out to the operator that they were going to get run into by Vessel 2. the operator of Vessel 2 said that he recognized Vessel 1 as being out of the same Marina and he wanted to pull up alongside and talk with the operator. The operator of Vessel 2 stated that he somehow misjudged the distance between his bow and the stern of Vessel 1 and that when he started to turn to come up alongside, he was already too close and ran the bow up onto the transom of Vessel 1. The pulpit and attached anchor were driven through the clear plastic canopy that encolsed the interior of Vessel 1. There were no injuries reported on either vessel.


BARDID: ME-2010-0006
Date: 2010-05-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityTown: Cape Elizabeth
County: Cumberland
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Coast Guard received a report of two overdue kayakers who had left Peaks Island for a brief trip around Ram Island.  Victim 1 and victim 2 were found the next day deceased floating facedown in the water.  Cause of death was determined to be hypothermia and drowning.  It is speculated that one of the victims may have tipped over and while trying to assist the other victim tipped into the water.  Water temperature, strong winds and tidal current would have made it difficult for the victims to make it back into the kayaks or back to shore.


BARDID: ME-2010-0007
Date: 2010-05-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityTown: Surry
County: Hancock
WaterConditions: Very Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent3: GROUNDING
RedactedNarrative:
Owner/operator was sailing with mainsail reefed and jib up.  Wind was off the land from N-NW @ 10-12 kts gusting to 25 kts.  Just as they cleared the point exiting Contention Cove heading east, they were hit with a very much stronger gust with a more westerly component, 30-35 kts.  operator tried to turn into wind to relieve the tipping but was not quick enough and capsized.  He immediately swam to the keel and hung onto it to right it.  His passenger was climbing back into the boat.  It righted and began to sail with him in it.  operator was to slow to catch the boat.  The gas tank of the kicker motor had washed out of the boat and was nearby but he could not get it.  He watched as passenger tried to gain control of the boat.  As passenger struggled, operator decided to swim for the north shore.  passenger sailed the boat close but could not come about as the jib had diconnected from the sheet and was useless.  operator swam to shore where a lady was gardening and he asked to use a phone and towel.  The Hancock SO arrived in about 5 minutes and he was trasported to MCMH in Ellsworth, were he was warmed up and then released.  passenger was unable to control the boat and ended up going aground on the Newbury Neck shore.  He was not injured and no damage to the boat.


BARDID: ME-2010-0008
Date: 2010-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: Kennebec River
NearestCityTown: Forks Plantation
County: Somerset
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
Victim fell out of the raft along with several other passengers. During the incident the victim got hit in the face with the blade of his paddle and cut his forehead.


BARDID: ME-2010-0014
Date: 2010-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:33:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: BALCH P
NearestCityTown: Newfield
County: YORK
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Subject was water skiing and being towed out from shore.  He fell forward in the water dislocating his shoulder.


BARDID: ME-2010-0023
Date: 2010-06-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: BIG L
NearestCityTown: Grand Lake Stream Plt
County: WASHINGTON
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was operating vessel 1 with one passenger on board.  They went out on the lake to drain the water out of the boat.  The wind was blowing very hard at the time.  The area of the lake that vessel 1 went out to is a very large bay, allowing the waves to build.  Shortly before the victim went to turn vessel 1 around and head back towards the camp he reached behind to put the plug back in the boat.  A large wave then stuck the vessel at an odd angle, throwing the victim out if the vessel.  The passenger in vessel 1 tried to help the victim back in the vessel with a paddle but was unable to do so.  The passenger then jumped into the lake with a PFD to try and help.  The passenger stayed with the victim and tried to get the victim to put on the PFD but the victim refused.  The wind was blowing very hard and vessel1 was blown away from them very quickly.  They were not able to swim to the vessel.  A short time later the victim went under the water.  The passenger went down and brought the victim back to the surface but could not keep the victim on the surface.  The victim then went under the water again and drowned.  The passenger swam towards shore using the PFD to help float.  Approximately 2 hours after going in the water the passenger was was picked up by local campers that heard his screams for help.   Four days later the victims body floated and was transported to the funeral home.


BARDID: ME-2010-0024
Date: 2010-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:15:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: Ossipee Lake
NearestCityTown: Waterboro
County: York
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Sharp Turn
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Tuber 1 was being pulled on a tube by Operator 1.  Tuber 1 fell off and injured her neck.  There were other occupants on the boat and tube that were not involved in the accident.  The operator did not know the names of two of the people on the watercraft.

There were no violations in this crash.


BARDID: ME-2010-0025
Date: 2010-07-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: Brandy Pond
NearestCityTown: Naples
County: CUMBERLAND
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
Victim 1 was being towed on a tube when he fell off. The operator of Vessel A came around to pick up Victim 1. When he got close enough for Victim 1 to get onboard, Operator 1 shut the engine off on Vessel A while Victim 1 attempted to get into the boat. Victim 1 was climbing up the ladder attached to the swim platform on the stern of Vessel A when his foot slipped and his other leg struck the outdrive unit. Victim 1 received a laceration to his right leg and he was transported to the hospital by ambulance for stiches.


BARDID: ME-2010-0026
Date: 2010-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:05:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: LONG L
NearestCityTown: Naples
County: CUMBERLAND
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Sharp Turn
AccidentCause2: EXCESSIVE SPEED
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Victim 1 was a passenger on Vessel A when the operator made a sharp turn which threw both of them off and into the water. Victim 1 struck her right leg on the side of Vessel A when she was thrown off resulting in the breaking of the tibia bone. There was no property damage and no charges were filed against the operator.


BARDID: ME-2010-0029
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-06-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:20:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: MOUSAM L
NearestCityTown: Acton
County: YORK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: EXCESSIVE SPEED
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: PERSON STRUCK BY VESSEL
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of Vessel 2 was traveling across a cove on a lake to go fishing.  Vessel 2 was traveling at a slow rate of speed.  The operator felt a “wall of water” strike him and then looked up to find two people floating in the water, a male and female.

The operator of Vessel 2 got his passenger back to shore for medical attention.  The passenger in Vessel 2 fell when the boat was struck by Vessel 1.  The passenger sustained fractured ribs and lacerations.

The operator of Vessel 1 struck Vessel 2 on the port side near the bow area.  Both the operator and passenger on Vessel 1 were thrown from the jet ski.  Both people on Vessel 1 were transported to the hospital by a private individual.  

Operator 1 sustained a serious facial laceration and a broken leg.  The passenger on Vessel 1 sustained a broken arm.

Operator 1 had a hospital B.A.C. of .168 and a forensic blood test of .1 (which was taken two and a half hours after the crash).  

Charges are pending in this crash.


BARDID: ME-2010-0030
Date: 2010-07-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: Casco Bay
NearestCityTown: Portland
County: Cumberland
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
AccidentCause2: Weather
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: limb pinched btw vessels
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was moored to a mooring ball having dinner.  No person was on deck at this time.  

Vessel 2 was approaching the mooring field in an easterly direction.  As the throttle was pulled back to come into the area, the motor stalled.  This in turn stopped the controlled movement of the boat.  The operator of vessel 2 was unable to re-start the motor after several attempts.  The wind was moving Vessel 2 towards vessel 1 and impacted the starboard bow of vessel 1.  

During the pre collision moments, the sole passenger of vessel 2 tried to fend off the collision and did not succeed.  Victim 1 of vessel 2 lacerated her right hand during the contact and was taken to Maine Medical Center for ten (10) stiches.

After the impact, the wind and current continued to take vessel 2 through the mooring field and both captains were able to shout their information to each other.  Vessel 2 eventually was able to restart the engine and did not return to the mooring field.  Vessel 2 returned to Portland to tend to the passengers injuries.


BARDID: ME-2010-0033
Date: 2010-07-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:24:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: Frenchmans Bay
NearestCityTown: Hancock
County: HANCOCK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: People on Gunwale, Bow, or Transom
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentCause3: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
On July 21, 2010 Vessel 1 was being operated in an easterly direction heading out of the mooring field at Hancock Point.  The operator of the vessel was new to operating a boat.  The "instructor" of the Hancock Point Yacht Club sailing program, which is what all persons involved were taking part in, was instructing the operator on running vessel 1.  The vessel was traveling slightly under half  throttle.  I would estimate this speed at 10-15 MPH.  Vessel 1 turned to the right heading back toward the dock when vessel 1 struck its own wake.  The injured person was sitting on the metal grab rail on the port bow of vessel 1.  The injured person fell backwards into the water.  The injured person was able to grab the rail as he went over and held on for approximately 2 seconds.  Vessel 1 was still in gear making forward progress at a consistent speed.  The injured person went under vessel 1, where he was struck across the face, chest, and shoulder.  The instructor immediately took control of the vessel and turned back toward the injured person, who was lying face down in the water.  Two witnesses, who were on vessel 1, jumped into the water and turned the injured person over.  The operator (instructor) of vessel 1 pulled the injured person into the vessel and returned to the dock.  A witness dialed 911.  Emergency medical personnel arrived on scene and subsequently made a decision to have the injured person airlifted to Eastern Maine Medical Center.  The reported injuries were lacerations to the face, chest, and shoulder along with a broken clavicle.  All persons on vessel 1 were wearing personal floatation devices.  The injured person was warned approximately 30 minutes prior to the accident about sitting on the rail of the vessel by a senior instructor.  I would attribute this accident to sitting in an unsafe location on the vessel, operator inattention, and operator inexperience.


BARDID: ME-2010-0034
Date: 2010-07-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:25:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: LONG L
NearestCityTown: Harrison
County: CUMBERLAND
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentCause3: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: PERSON STRUCK BY VESSEL
RedactedNarrative:
Operators of Vessels 1 & 2 had been engaged in spraying each other by making high speed runs at each other and then turning sharply. This accident ocurred when Vessel 2 was sitting stationary in the water and the Operator of Vessel 1 made a run at Vessel 2 to spray the two occupants. He misjudged the distance when he began his sharp turn and ended up colliding with the starboard side of Vessel 2 injuring both victims on this Vessel. Both victims suffered multiple open (compound) lower leg fractures. All three subjects were wearing a PFD as required by law when being on a PWC. The Operator of Vessel 1 was cited for Reckless Operation of a Watercraft.


BARDID: ME-2010-0035
Date: 2010-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: PLEASANT L
NearestCityTown: Stetson
County: PENOBSCOT
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was being pulled by vessel on waterskis when she hit a wake.  As a result of hitting the wake the victim's right femur was broken and she was immediately loaded into boat and transported via ambulance to Eastern Maine Hospital where she underwent surgury for her injuries.  Not investigated at scene.


BARDID: ME-2010-0036
Date: 2010-05-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: Casco Bay
NearestCityTown: Falmouth
County: Cumberland
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: CONGESTED WATERS
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 2 was attached to it's mooring in the mooring field off of the Town of Falmouth, in Casco Bay, Maine.

Vessel 2 was unoccuppied at the time of the incident.

Vessel 1 was occupied by 3 persons and was leaving it's mooring heading out of the mooring field into Casco Bay.  According to the owner/operator of Vessel 1, he heard a sound come from below deck and briefly took his eyes off of the course he was sailing.  He looked in the vicinity of the source of the sound and found all to be well.  When he brought his eyes back to the water, he noticed a large dark blue boat directly in front of him.  Vessel 1 was unable to avoid the collision and struck the stern of vessel 2 directly with his bow.  

Vessel 1 did a brief survey of the impact on Vessel 2 and did not notice any damage.


The owner of vessel 2 boards his boat over the port gunwale and not up the stern.  It was not until July 6,2010 that the owner of vessel 2 had cause to use his stern ladder.  He noticed the damage and reported the damage to the Town of Falmouth and also to the Maine Marine Patrol.  After a brief search of the mooring field, a suspect vessel matching the description of a boat capable of making the "clean" impact was located with blue paint transfer on the bow, Vessel 1.   I spoke with the owner of vessel 1 and was told of the contact of the two vessels but he was not aware of the damage.  

Vessel 1 is approximately 75 yards away from vessel 2 when on their moorings in the same mooring field.  Vessel 1 must pass vessel 2 to exit the field.  This is how the accident occurred.


BARDID: ME-2010-0037
Date: 2010-08-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: SEBAGO L
NearestCityTown: Casco
County: CUMBERLAND
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was being towed on a tube by Vessel 1 along with Passenger 1. The water was conditions were very choppy and the Victim was getting bounced around in the tube pretty good. Approximately 2 hours after returning to his rental unit, he began feeling disoriented, nauseous,tired and his eyes would not focus. The Victim recognized these symptoms as being the same when he sustained a concussion when playing hockey. According to the Victims' mother, the Victim has suffered two previous concussions and it appears that the bouncing he endured while in the tube triggered another concussion even though he was never thrown out of the tube.


BARDID: ME-2010-0045
Date: 2010-08-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: Somes Sound
NearestCityTown: Mount Desert
County: Hancock
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel A was on a mooring in Somes Sound when an unidentified vessel struck vessel A.  The noise of the accident was heard by an elderly couple who were unable to make contact with the operator of the unidentified vessel.  The accident was a hit and run and is closed pending further developments.


BARDID: ME-2010-0046
Date: 2010-08-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:50:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: MILTON P
NearestCityTown: Lebanon
County: YORK
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
The injured party was attempting a water skiing manuever and fell injuring his neck.  He was taken to a hospital in NH and was released without being admitted.


BARDID: ME-2010-0047
Date: 2010-08-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:45:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: COBBOSSEECONTEE L
NearestCityTown: Monmouth
County: Kennebec
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1, traveling west on Cobbossee Lake towing skier, made a turn to the left, skier attempted to stay outside of the wake, fell on her side, flipped onnce and landed face first on the water. Estimated speed of the boat based on statement of the observer was 18 MPH. Skier was transported to CMMC by Monmouth Rescue as a precaution. 

Follow up on victim's injuries: Sore muscles only


BARDID: ME-2010-0048
Date: 2010-07-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:50:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: COBBOSSEECONTEE L
NearestCityTown: Winthrop
County: Kennebec
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentCause3: EXCESSIVE SPEED
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: CAPSIZING
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1, traveling south between Upper and Lower Sister Islands at full throttle. Operator, first time operating a motorboat, pulled the trottle back quickly, skipping neutral into reverse. This caused the bow of the boat to pitch forward violently. Water came over the front, shattering the windshield. Boat pitched to the left and continued to roll over and came to rest upside down in the water.


BARDID: ME-2010-0050
Date: 2010-08-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:30:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: ROCKLAND HARBOR
NearestCityTown: ROCKLAND
County: KNOX
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 2 WAS TIED TO THE DOCK with one person onboard. VESSEL 1 APPOACHED THE SAME DOCK, INTENDING TO TIE UP AHEAD OF VESSEL 2 BOW TO BOW. AS VESSEL 1 APPROCHED THE ENGINE STALLED AS THE OPERATOR SHIFTED INTO REVERSE. VESSEL 1 THEN COASTED AHEAD AND STRUCK VESSEL 2.


BARDID: ME-2010-0051
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-08-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:00:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityTown: Kennebunkport
County: York
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Equipment Failure
AccidentCause2: Restricted Vision
AccidentCause3: Weather
EquipmentFailure: Onboard navigation aids
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel A was navigating home.  10:00 p.m from York to Wells.  G.P.S. failure.  Overshot Wells Harbor.  Ran aground Folly Island, Cape Porpoise.  All persons on board wearing P.F.D.  Contacted Coast Guard.  Used flares and air horn to assist in location.  Swells were seven Ft.  Foggy.  Winds light.  four persons on board including the operator.  Two people treated at hospital and released. One for hypothermia and one for bump on head.


BARDID: ME-2010-0053
Date: 2010-08-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:35:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: SEBAGO L (LITTLE)
NearestCityTown: Raymond
County: CUMBERLAND
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was being towed on a tube behind Vessel 1 when he began bouncing around due to going over the wake of another vessel. the victim was thrown up in the air and when he landed in the tube, he struck his teeth on a portion of the tube, resulting in his braces becoming dislodged along with the teeth that they were securing. He was transported to Maine medical Center in Portland by ambulance. No improper action was noted on the operators part.


BARDID: ME-2010-0055
Date: 2010-09-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:14:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: Kennebec River
NearestCityTown: Bath
County: Sagadahoc
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR WAS TRAVELING FORM THE BATH CITY DOCK TO HIS LIVE-A-BOARD BOAT THAT WAS MOORED JUST EAST OF THE DOCK.  WHEN HE REACHED THE MOORED VESSEL HE AND THE VICTIM FELL OVERBOARD WHEN TRYING TO STEP FROM BOAT TO BOAT.  OPERATOR AND VICTIM WERE IN WATER FOR ABOUT 30 MINUTES BEFORE AN INDIVIDUAL ON SHORE NOTICED THE SITUATION AND CALLED FOR HELP.

PARTIES WERE RESCUED BY THE BATH IRON WORKS SECURITY BOAT AND TRANSPORTED TO THE TOWN DOCK AND WERE TREATED FOR HYPOTHERMIA BY THE BATH FIRE DEPARTMENT.  

OPERATOR WAS CHARGED WITH OPERATING A WATERCRAFT WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE WITH A .19% TEST RESULT.


BARDID: ME-2010-0056
Date: 2010-09-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:25:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pickerel Pond
NearestCityTown: Limerick
County: YORK
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: IMPROPER LOOKOUT
AccidentCause3: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Operator 1 was towing two individuals on a tube with no observer on the jet ski.  He was towing them too close to the shoreline and the tube struck a dock.  The operator of the jet ski stated to me that he was trying to steer away from the dock but the tube swung around and struck the dock regardless of his actions. 

The injured parties were thrown off the jet ski and over the dock.  One of the injured parties sustained leg lacerations and the other injured party was being treated for head and neck injuries in the emergency room.  No further information about the extent of the injuries is available.

Witnesses stated that the operator was traveling quite fast too close to shore.  The operator was not under the influence of any alcohol or drugs.  The operator was summonsed for towing a tube with no observer, he was warned for operating an unregistered jet ski.


BARDID: ME-2010-0058
Date: 2010-08-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: Jerico Bay
NearestCityTown: Sunshine
County: Hancock
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Submerged Object
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 passed too close to a navigational bouy and hit a submerged ledge.  The vessel bottom gelcoat became Scraped and chipped, and had a bent prop and shaft.


BARDID: ME-2010-0073
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-07-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:30:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: GREAT P
NearestCityTown: Belgrade
County: KENNEBEC
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: EXCESSIVE SPEED
AccidentCause3: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel (A) was traveling back to his residence with his pontoon boat at approximatley 2230 hours  on the evening of 7/31/2010 when the boat with four other occupants inside struck a rock near Oak Island on Great Pond.  Operator of vessel (A) did not have a proper lookout and ran into the rock pile which was partially submerged.  The operator of Vessel (A) had consumed alcoholic beverages.  Operarator of Vessel (A) believed he was traveling in a easterly direction when eyewitnesses have the boat traveling in a westerly direction.  Passengers (1), (2), (3) and (4) suffered minor to moderate injuries from the crash.  Vessel (A) was lodged into the rocks and the pontoons had been punctured and were taking on water.  The boat could not be moved from the area at the time.


BARDID: ME-2010-0074
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-10-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: Boothbay Harbor
NearestCityTown: Boothbay Harbor
County: Lincoln
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Ignition of Spilled Fuel or Vapor
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
AccidentEvent3: SINKING
RedactedNarrative:
Owner/operator was south of Squirrell Island in Boothbay Harbor, heading for South Bristol when his 1983 Chris Craft Commander Convertible began running poorly, then caught fire.  Owner/operator unable to don PFD.  Could not see fire extinguisher.  Went to flybridge w/ hand held radio, notified Coast Guard.  Rescued by good samaritan boater. Cause of fire unknown by vessel owner/operator.  Vessel sank in 140' of water.


BARDID: ME-2010-0075
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-11-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityTown: Kittery Point
County: York
WaterConditions: Very Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
Victim #1 who was also operator A, departed from Pepperell Cove boat ramp, Kittery Point, Maine, at approximately 9:06 a.m. on 11/06/10, to go duck hunting.  Victim #1 was operating a 15ft. 15hrsp. green, aluminum, open hull motor boat.

At approximately 2:30 p.m. a debris field was located at Lat: 43* 03.00N by Lon: 070* 40.00 off Gerrish Island, Kittery Point, Maine.

At approximately 4:30 p.m. Victim #1 was located on shore at the high tide mark, north of Seward Cove, in an area known by locals as Fresh Pond Cove, on Gerrish Island.   

Victim #1 was fully clothed, but did not have any foot gear on.  Victim #1 did not have a life jacket on, and was unresposive at the time located.

U.S.C.G. Station Portsmouth, who was involved in the search was notified of the location of Victim #1.  A helicopter was sent to the location.  Victim #1 was flown to Pease Air Force Base, New Hampshire, and then transported by ambulance to Portsmouth Regional Hospital in New Hampshire.


BARDID: ME-2010-0076
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-10-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: Gouldsboro Bay
NearestCityTown: Gouldsboro
County: HANCOCK
WaterConditions: Very Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: HAZARDOUS WATERS
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
RedactedNarrative:
Owner anchored the boat but noticed that the boat was drifting because of the wind.  He tried to start the engine, but became grounded. wind and waves caused damage.


BARDID: ME-2010-0077
Date: 2010-11-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: MOOSEHEAD L
NearestCityTown: Rockwood Strip T1 R1
County: PISCATAQUIS
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
According to the news media, a man is still missing after officials found his green kayak and backpack floating near Murray Road.  According to a press release, it is suspected that the victim planned to kayak to Kineo which he did several times last summer.  High winds adn strong waves hindered search efforts.


BARDID: ME-2011-0001
Date: 2011-04-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:45:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: Kennebec River
NearestCityTown: Phippsburg
County: Sagadahoc
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel found going in circles with nobody on board in the Kennebec River.  Extensive multi day land, sea and air searches conducted nobody located.  Last known operator of vessel missing and presumed deceased.


BARDID: ME-2011-0008
Date: 2011-06-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:20:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: Allagash River
NearestCityTown: Ashland
County: PISCATAQUIS
WaterConditions: UNKNOWN
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: CAPSIZING
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator A was navigating the canoe down the Allagash River when his vessel struck a rock and flipped the vessel.  OperatorA and Operator B were both ejected from vessel.  Operator A saw Operator B float down stream.  When Operator A found Operator B he was unresponsive.  Operator A got Operator B to shore and preformed CPR and tried signaling for help.  Operator B was pronounced dead at the scene.


BARDID: ME-2011-0013
Date: 2011-06-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:30:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: Frenchman's Bay
NearestCityTown: Bar Harbor
County: Hancock
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
RedactedNarrative:
Operator left rental cottage for short kayak trip wearing a PFD and never returned.  Surface conditions and strong winds cuased operator to capsize.  Victim drowned after capsizing and was recovered wearing his PFD.


BARDID: ME-2011-0014
Date: 2011-06-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 03:00:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: York Pond
NearestCityTown: York
County: York
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Sudden Medical Condition
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: CAPSIZING
RedactedNarrative:
Operator A was canoeing alone on York Pond.  Operator A was not wearing a PFD.  Information provided by Operator A's son was that Operator A had a medical issue with blood pressure medicine which made him dizzy and fall when standing up.  The son witnessed Operator A falling in his home previous to the boating incident.  The son said Operator A prefered to stand up when attempting to land a fish.  The son also advised Operator A did not know how to swim.  Operator A did have a PFD onboard but it was  behind the seat of the canoe and was still with the canoe when it was located.  Operator A contacted the son and advised him he was going fishing at York Pond.  When the son failed to hear from Operator A at midnight he became concerned.  The son went to York Pond and saw Operator A's truck parked at the boat landing.  The son went out in another boat with a friend and located Operator A's overturned canoe.  The son then contacted York Police.  York Police contacted York Fire and Rescue and they arrived with another boat. York Fire and Rescue located Operator A floating in the water approximately two hundred yards from the overturned canoe.


BARDID: ME-2011-0016
Date: 2011-06-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: BRANDY P
NearestCityTown: Naples
County: CUMBERLAND
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
V 1 was swimming and attempted to climb over the stern of the boat. The boat was running and was in neutral at the time. O 1 thought that V 1 was already inside of the boat and put it into gear. This caused the propeller to strike V 1 on the left leg. V 1 was treated at the scene and then transported to the hospital by ambulance.


BARDID: ME-2011-0017
Date: 2011-06-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:45:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Lake
NearestCityTown: Bridgton
County: CUMBERLAND
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel #1 had just purchased said Vessel approximately one week ago and had very little prior boating experience. Operator was cruising northbound on Long Lake and stated that he did not see the Shallow Water marker buoys as he continued into this hazard area. He ran this vessel up onto a sunken island of rocks causing extensive damage to the vessels hull, transom and outdrive unit. Neither the operator or his passenger were injured.


BARDID: ME-2011-0018
Date: 2011-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:40:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: SWAN P
NearestCityTown: LYMAN
County: YORK
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: UNKN
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: limb tangled in activity equip
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR STATED TO ME THAT THE INJURED PARTY GOT TANGLED IN THE TOW ROPE WHILE THEY WERE UNDER WAY.  THE VICTIM SUSTAINED ROPE BURNS ON HIS RIGHT SHOULDER AND POSSIBLE OTHER DAMAGE TO THAT AREA OF HIS BODY.

THERE WAS A NURSE AT THE SCENE (PRIVATE CITIZEN) WHO SAID THAT HE MAY HAVE WENT INTO SHOCK AFTER THE ACCIDENT.  THE OPERATOR SAID THAT THEY WERE TRAVELING IN THE "HIGH 20'S (MPH)"  AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT.


BARDID: ME-2011-0019
Date: 2011-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: Saco Bay
NearestCityTown: Old Orchard
County: York
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: SHARP TURN
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was towing a banana style tube with four passengers in Saco Bay, Maine.   The tube had the passengers sitting on the device in a manner that you would sit on a horse.  Each of the four passengers were seated one behind the other in a line.  
The route of the tow was out was straight out from the Old Orchard Beach Pier, a slow gradual turn to the south and then after a few hundred yards,  a westerly turn toward the beach followed by an easterly turn, (completing the U shape) heading toward Scarborough.  After several hundred yards, vessel 1 began a gradual turn to the north and then to the west, completing the second U shaped turn.  At this point as vessel 1 completed the turn, it headed southerly out to sea away from the beach and then began to make the returning  westerly turn to the beach.  
It is during this last turn that the passengers allege that the operator of Vessel 1 increased the speed of the tow.  The passengers were allegedly dumped into the water and continued to be towed by vessel 1 for approximately 10-15 seconds underwater, because they were all still holding on to the handles of the device.  
The passengers eventually were all in the water.  Vessel 1 circled around and picked up the passengers placing them into and onto vessel 1 and brought them back to shore.


BARDID: ME-2011-0020
Date: 2011-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:50:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: little sebago lake
NearestCityTown: Windham
County: Cumberland
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Vessle 1 was towing a skier on Little Sebago Lake in Windham.  The skier, Victim 1 apparently struck a choppy wave which caused him to fall backwards, striking the water with his back.  Victim 1  complained of numbness in his arms, and was transported by Windham Ambulance to Maine Medical Center in Porland ME for treatment.


BARDID: ME-2011-0021
Date: 2011-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:40:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: BAUNEAG BEG L
NearestCityTown: North Berwick
County: York
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
The injured subject was being pulled on a tube with her husband.  They went over a large wave and her husband's knee hit her in the head causing a concussion.  She was taken to the hospital for treatment.  Her husband stated to me that she was knocked out during this incident.

There was no fault found in this incident.


BARDID: ME-2011-0022
Date: 2011-07-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityTown: Mount Desert
County: HANCOCK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator 1 was backing away from dock.  Attempted turn to starboard with forward propulsion.  Operator 1 initiated port bow-thruster as he believed his vessel was close to vessel 2.  Operator 1 believed he would clear vessel 2, but struck vessel 2 on the anchor pulpit.


BARDID: ME-2011-0023
Date: 2011-06-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:30:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: LONGFELLOW B
NearestCityTown: Weston
County: Aroostook
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: SHARP TURN
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator A had consumed alcohol and was operating the vessel on plane when he attempted a hard left hand turn.  He was sitting on the port side in the stern and the turn caused the boat to begin to take on water, eventually capsizing the boat.  No PFDs were on board and Operator A could not swim.  The passenger of the vessel could swim and attempted to keep the operator above water, but was unsuccessful.  A local camp owner heard the passenger’s cries for help and rowed a boat out and rescued the passenger.  Operator A had gone under water at this point and not resurfaced.  He was recovered deceased the next morning by divers


BARDID: ME-2011-0024
Date: 2011-07-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:49:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: Old Harbor, Vinalhaven ME
NearestCityTown: Vinalhaven
County: Knox
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: EXCESSIVE SPEED
AccidentCause3: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was returning from Carvers Harbor to Old Harbor. Upon enterning Old Harbor became disorentated due to intoxication. Made a large S type turn and ran into the 4x4 post of a fixed pier.


BARDID: ME-2011-0025
Date: 2011-07-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: Frenchman's Bay
NearestCityTown: Lamoine
County: Hancock
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: HAZARDOUS WATERS
AccidentCause3: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
RedactedNarrative:
Deceased 1, witness 1, witness2, and witness 3 were all kayaking from Hadley Point in Bar Harbor to Lamoine State Park in Lamoine.  Witness 1 and deceased 1 attempted a direct route whereas witness 2 and 3 attemted a longer route along the Lamoine shoreline.  Approximately halfway across Decesed 1 became very panicked due to wind and 2-3 foot chop.  Witness 1 coached Deceased 1 along.  Witness 1 took 3-4 paddle strokes and turned back to observe deceased 1 had capsized.  Deceased 1 was holding onto his paddle and glasses with his left hand and his kayak with his right hand.  Witness 1 told him to let go of the paddle and hold onto the kayak, which he did.  Witness 1 believed deceased 1 was "struggling to stay up" so witness 1 jumped into the water and swam to him.  Witness 1 attempted to hold deceased 1 up and communicate with him, but found him to have very labored breathing.  Deceased 1 then closed his eyes and laid back in the water.  Witness 1 was unable to hold him above the water and he went under.  Witness 1 pulled him back up and began screaming.  Deceased 1 went under again and witness 1 pulled him up again.  Witness 4 and 5 were sailing in the area and immediately rendered assistance.  Deceased 1 and witness 1 were pulled into the sailboat, where CPR was started.  All returned to the dock and paramedics pronounced deceased 1 dead.


BARDID: ME-2011-0026
Date: 2011-07-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:20:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: sebago lake
NearestCityTown: Raymond
County: cumberland
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: EXCESSIVE SPEED
AccidentCause3: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 1 had borrowed personal watercraft from neighbor of watercraft owner, and was following friend on second personal water craft.  First jet ski passed between vertical black and while danger/hazaard bouy and shore line of exposed rocks.  Boater in un-involved boat, witnessed second jet ski attempt to ride at about 30 to 40 mph through same path.  second jet ski struck exposed rock.  operator of vessel ejected landed in water, only sustained minor scratch to right foot. Operator of vessel 1 was charged with operating watercraft under influence of alcohol and operatering watercraft to endanger.


BARDID: ME-2011-0027
Date: 2011-07-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: LONG L
NearestCityTown: Naples
County: CUMBERLAND
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
The victim was being towed by vessel #1 while on a tube along with another female. The tube hit a wake and the victim was thrown up into the air and she landed back on the tube in a sitting position. The force of the landing was transferred up through her backbone and she fell out of the tube in severe pain. she was picked up by vessel #1 and brought into shore where the call was made to Naples Rescue. She was transported to the hospital.


BARDID: ME-2011-0028
Date: 2011-07-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: Penobscot Bay
NearestCityTown: Vinalhaven
County: Knox
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: IMPROPER LOOKOUT
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was transiting out of winter harbor, Vinalhaven under sail. while tacking out of the harbor operator was unable to see submerged rocks in front of the vessel. Lookout saw the rocks just prior to collision but operator was unable to avoid collision. Collision with submerged rock threw injured 1 into fixed object aboard vessel causing head injury and possible concussion. Injured 2 thrown into hand winch causing puncture wound in upper thigh, stitches required to close wound. Both taken to Penobscot Bay Medical Center for treatment and released. Damage to vessel was superficial, no major structural damages.


BARDID: ME-2011-0034
Date: 2011-07-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: WILSON LAKE
NearestCityTown: WILTON
County: FRANKLIN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 2 WAS RETURNING TO CAMP FROM THE MIDDLE OF WILSON LAKE. WHEN VESSEL 1 ATTEMPTED TO PASS BEHIND VESSEL 2. VESSEL 1 HIT THE WAKE OF VESSEL 2 KNOCKING VESSEL 1 OFF COURSE AND SENDING VESSEL 1 INTO THE LEFT REAR OF VESSEL 2.


BARDID: ME-2011-0035
Date: 2011-07-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: Penobscot Bay
NearestCityTown: North Haven
County: Knox
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 CRUISING WESTERLY, SOUTH OF GRASS LEDGE. OPERATOR REDUCED SPEED FROM APPROX 20 KPH TO 5 KPH WHEN HE STARTED TO REALIZE HIS POSITION AS INDICATED ON VESSEL 1 PLOTTER MAY NOT BE ACCURATE. VESSEL 1 STRUCK SUBMERGED ROCK INDICATED TO THE SOUTH OF GRASS LEDGE. COLLISION RESULTED IN GROUNDING UNTIL HIGH TIDE FLOATED VESSEL 1 FREE OF THE ROCK.


BARDID: ME-2011-0037
Date: 2011-08-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: CRYSTAL L
NearestCityTown: Harrison
County: CUMBERLAND
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was slalom skiing behind Vessel #1 when her ski tip went underwater after crosing the wake. Her foot did not come out of the binding as she twisted arounf in the water resulting in in a spiral break of the lower leg bone. The address and phone number listed for the operator is for Australia. The boat is owned by a summer childrens camp.


BARDID: ME-2011-0039
Date: 2011-08-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sebago Lake
NearestCityTown: Casco
County: Cumberland
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unseen water hazard
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Floating Object
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 1 was operating at approximately 40 mph when he hit a floating log that he was unable to see.  The log caused extensive damage to the lower unit of the outboard.


BARDID: ME-2011-0040
Date: 2011-08-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:40:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: Linekin Bay
NearestCityTown: Boothbay Harbor
County: Lincoln
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentCause3: EXCESSIVE SPEED
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: CAPSIZING
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 08/01/2011, at approximately 1420 hours, two vessels left the Linekin Bay Resort.  Vessel 1 - a 13 foot Boston Whaler with 8 people aboard left the dock and headed E.southeast.  Vessel 1 was on the North side of the dock.  Vessel 2, a 23 foot Slickcrest, left the same time and headed in the same direction.  Vessel 2 left from the south side.  Vessel 1 was heading for a sailboat owned by Linekin Bay Resort.  The sailboat vessel 1 was heading for was approximately 280 feet from the dock.  At some point, Vessel 1 manuevered ahead of vessel 2 and made an arc to the starboard before turning to port and heading back in the direction it came from.  There is some question as to whether vessel 1, being the overtaking vessel, failed to follow the rules of the road and give right of way to vessel 2.  
Vessel 2's operator had been sitting on the backrest of the operator's seat and steering with his feet.  He jumped down to operate vessel 2 with his hands to avoid collision and when he did, hit the throttle causing the boat to accelerate.  Vessel 2 collided with Vessel 1 midship and continued to accelerate - driving vessel 1 approximately 30 feet from original point of impact.  Vessel 1 capsized and all 8 occupants ended up in the water.  5 of the 8 passengers on Vessel 1 were wearing PFD's.  The operator of Vessel 2 put vessel 2 into reverse and backed it off vessel 1.  Vessel 2 operator shut vessel 2 off and jumped into the water to assist with vessel 1's occupants.  A second whaler belonging to Linekin Bay Resort rowed to accident location and brought 6 of vessel 1's passengers to shore.  The two remaining vessel 1 passengers swam to shore.  Vessel 2's operator swam to his boat and brought it to the same dock he left from.


BARDID: ME-2011-0042
Date: 2011-08-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:55:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: BEECH HILL P
NearestCityTown: Otis
County: HANCOCK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: SUDDEN MEDICAL CONDITION
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Victim 1 was using a friends kayak on beech hill pond in otis maine; victim 1 has very litttle experience in a kayak; the kayak owners wife told victim 1 that he needed to have a life jacket while using the kayak; victim 1 responded that he did not need a life jacket because he was a strong swimmer; victim 1 then paddled further out into the lake; the witness had turned her attention to the wife of victim 1 who was in a separate kayak and was helping her exit the kayak; when the witness looked back to where victim 1 was she observed that he had capsized the kayak and was swimming back toward the dock; victim one had swam approximately 10 meters when he suddenly stopped swimming and disappeared under the surface of the water; the witness immediately paddled to victim 1 location and attempted to pull him from the bottom of the lake to shore, a distance of less than 10 meters; the witness was not strong enough to move victim 1 and yelled for help; the boat owner and a neighbor went out in a boat and located victim 1 on the bottom of the lake; victim 1 was in approximately 7-8 feet of water; the male neighbor dove into the lake and brought victim 1 to shore where life saving cpr was attempted to no avail; victim 1 was pronounced dead at the scene; autopsy on the next day revealed that the victim drowned and had cardio vascualr disease that may have contributed to the drowning. The kayak was recovered approximately 125 feet from the owners dock upside down where it had drifted to shore with the paddle. Chemical and toxicology tests are still pending due to a large amount of prescription drugs being taken by victim 1.


BARDID: ME-2011-0043
Date: 2011-07-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:22:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: EMBDEN P
NearestCityTown: Embden
County: SOMERSET
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of boat was pulling victim on a tube.   Tube flipped injuring victims back.   Victim was taken to hospital to be checked out and later released.  All required safety equipment was used.  Operator had spotter onboard watercraft.  No improper actions were found.


BARDID: ME-2011-0048
Date: 2011-08-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:00:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: SACO RIVER
NearestCityTown: Saco
County: YORK
WaterConditions: UNKNOWN
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: None
Visibility: UNKN
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OWNER OF VESSEL 1 ARRIVED AT BOAT TO FIND IT HAD BEEN STRUCK BY ANOTHER VESSEL WHILE MOORED.  OWNER WAS UNSURE OF EXACT DATE COLLISION OCCURED. OWNER OF VESSEL 1 BELIEVED THE COLLISION TOOK PLACE SOMETIME BETWEEN AUGUST 15--18, 2011.


BARDID: ME-2011-0049
Date: 2011-08-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:30:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: EAGLE Lake
NearestCityTown: Eagle Lake
County: AROOSTOOK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: EXCESSIVE SPEED
AccidentCause3: Restricted Vision
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Subject was operating vessel 2 while under the influence of alcohol and at night in violation of state law.  Subject struck vessel 1 that was docked and stationary with no passengers on board.  Subject needed medical attention and was charged with several boating violations.


BARDID: ME-2011-0050
Date: 2011-08-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:40:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: SEBAGO L
NearestCityTown: Naples
County: CUMBERLAND
WaterConditions: Very Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel #1 went out onto the water during a tropical storm in 40 mph winds and 6' waves to do some wake jumping. Vessel #1 came off the top of a wave and slammed down into the trough while the operator was partially in the air. He struck hard onto the seat with his back in a vertical position and stated that he heard something in his back snap. Alcohol use was not apparent. Water conditions were extremely hazardous.


BARDID: ME-2011-0051
Date: 2011-08-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:45:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: Arrowhead Lake
NearestCityTown: Waterboro
County: YORK
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: CONGESTED WATERS
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator 1 stated to me that he was traveling across Arrowhead Lake and noticed some jet skis in the area to the left of his location.  Operator 1 stated that he had slowed down as he was coming across the lake and then went back up on plane.  It was at this time that he noticed a jet ski just to the left of his watercraft.  He immediately put the watercraft into reverse and swerved to the right, trying to avoid the jet ski.  

The jet ski and boat collided at this time.  Operator 1 stated that both of the occupants were thrown from the jet ski and were in the water after the collision.  Operator 1 went back to the scene and asked them if they were injured.  

Operator 1 also showed me the damage to his bass boat.  There was substantial damage to the hull of the bass boat.  The damage was primarily limited to the underside of the hull on the port side (see pictures).  Operator 1 also stated to me that the motor was damaged when he put it into reverse at the moment of the crash.  

The watercraft was on a trailer when I looked at it and I did not see any other damage to the watercraft.

Operator 1 stated to me that his son and daughter where on the boat as passengers at the time of the crash.  Operator 1's female passenger, injured her back during the crash by striking it on part of the inside of the boat.  


I also spoke to the operator of the jet ski that evening.  The operator, who was fifteen years old at the time of the crash, stated to me that she was “stopped” in the water and turned around to talk to her passenger.  She saw the bass boat “out of the corner of my eye” and the boat struck the jet ski.  Operator 2 and her passenger,  were thrown from the jet ski and into the water.

I summonsed Operator 2's father, for allowing a person less than sixteen years of age to operator a personal watercraft.  Maine boating laws require anyone who operates a personal watercraft to be at least sixteen years of age.

Operator 2 sustained a bruised right knee and a scratch on her left arm because of the crash.  

The jet ski had scuff marks on the bow where it contacted the bass boat.  One of the owners of the jet ski told me that after the watercraft was removed from the water, there was a crack found along the hull near the original damage.

There were Coast Guard navigation rules that were violated in this crash.  Operator 1, violated the navigation rule of having a proper lookout.  

Operator 2, stated to me that she was “stopped” in the water.  I later spoke to her and she told me that the jet ski’s engine was still running prior to the crash.  If a jet ski’s engine is running then the jet ski will be moving forward at a slow speed even if the operator is not engaging the throttle.  There is no “neutral” in a jet ski.  The jet ski approached the bass boat from the port side.  If a vessel approaches another vessel from the port side, the vessel approaching from the port side is the “stand down” vessel, giving the other vessel the right of way.

Operator 1, stated to me that he was traveling about thirty miles per hour just prior to the crash.  There is no indication that Operator 1 was within a water safety zone and therefore there is no speed limit on Maine Lakes.  The speed that vessel one was traveling is common on that lake during the day.


BARDID: ME-2011-0052
Date: 2011-08-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:20:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: Mackeral Cove
NearestCityTown: Harpswell
County: Cumberland
WaterConditions: Very Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: EQUIPMENT FAILURE
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with Commercial Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
At about 0000 hours on 8-29-2011, vessel 1 broke her mooring in Mackeral Cove with no one aboard. The high winds were blowing her up into the cove through the mooring field. Operator of vessel 1 witnessed the event and used a skiff to get out to the boat before it drifted too far into the mooring field. He managed to get the motors running and proceeded south out of the mooring field. Before reaching safety when the broken mooring halter became entangled in both of the propellers causing the motors to stall. The vessel again drifted through the mooring field causing damage to 6 other vessels before coming to rest on the beach at the north end of the cove. When the "Bearcat II" hit "A Summer Jewel" it dragged the boat and mooring, and parted the mooring sending "A Summer Jewel" onto the rocky shore on the east side of the cove. The other boats that were struck remained on their moorings.


BARDID: ME-2011-0055
Date: 2011-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:40:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: SABATTUS P
NearestCityTown: Sabattus
County: Androscoggin
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Missing or Inadequate Navigation Aids
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentCause3: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 stopped on Sabattus Lake making repairs on running lights. Vessel 2 cannot see vessel 1 as vessel 2 heads under power towards the stationary vessel 1.
Subjects on vessel 1 realize that the boats are going to collide so they jump overboard. Vessel 2 hits vessel 1 at  90 degree angle. Vessel 2 drives over the top of vessel 1 and the outboard of vessel 2  is stuck inside the passenger compartment of vessel 1. Subjects on vessel 2 assist with people in water from vessel 1. After exchanging some words both vessels leave the scene and go home.

This accident was not reported at the time of the incident so it was difficult to properly investigate.


BARDID: ME-2011-0056
Date: 2011-08-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: York River
NearestCityTown: York
County: York
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: HAZARDOUS WATERS
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Commercial Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
THE S/V (A) WAS MOTORING THROUGH THE YORK RIVER TO GET A MOORING WHEN THE OWNER MADE A TURN TO PORT TO TURN DOWN RIVER AND WAS IMMEDIATELY CAUGHT IN THE STRONG CURRENT AND CROSSED IN FRONT THE F/V (B)'S BOW AND GOT CAUGHT ON A MOORING BALL AND PENNEANT.  THE S/V (A) THEN PASSED DOWN THE STARBOARD SIDE OF THE F/V (B) CAUSING DAMAGE TO BOTH VESSELS.


BARDID: ME-2011-0057
Date: 2011-08-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: Castine Harbor
NearestCityTown: Castine
County: HANCOCK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: IMPROPER LOOKOUT
AccidentCause3: CONGESTED WATERS
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
The operator was coming into Castine Harbor in Vessel A under motorized power.  While navigating through the boats on morrings in Castine Harbor, operator stated he heading to Eaton's Dock when he went to shift the boat out of gear into neutral,  while in combination with having his head down and shifting the vessel out of gear he collided with a 22 foot power boat on a mooring in the harbor.


BARDID: ME-2011-0059
Date: 2011-09-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: HARRINGTON RIVER
NearestCityTown: Harrington
County: WASHINGTON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
THE OPERATOR WAS PADDLING A KAYAK ON THE HARRINGTON RIVER.  A CHOPPY WAVE ROLLED HIS KAYAK OVER AND HE ENTERED THE WATER.  HE ATTEMPTED TO SWIM ASHORE HOLDING ON TO THE KAYAK, BUT WAS NOT ABLE DUE TO THE TIDAL CURRENT.  THE OWNER OF THE  KAYAK REPORTED THE OPERATOR OVERDUE. USCG PERSONNEL FROM JONESPORT AND MAINE MARINE PATROL RESPONDED TO THE LOCATION.  USCG PERSONNEL LOCATED THE OPERATOR HOLDING ON TO THE KAYAK AND IMMEDIATELY STARTED TREATING HIM FOR HYPOTHERMIA.  THE OPERATOR WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE DOWNEAST COMMUNITY HOSPITAL IN MACHIAS, ME.  HE WAS RELEASED THAT EVENING WITHOUT ANY FURTHER TREATMENT.


BARDID: ME-2011-0061
Date: 2011-08-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 06:30:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: Jericho Bay
NearestCityTown: Stonington
County: Hancock
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: HAZARDOUS WATERS
AccidentCause3: IMPROPER ANCHORING
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 and Vessel 2 were at anchor.  They were tied together/rafted up while the occupants were sleeping.  The the wind started blowing 30+ MPH causing the vessels to drag anchor and colide with each other.  Vessel 1 attempted to start it's engine to avoid being blown into the rocks, when he started his engine he entangled Vessel 2's anchor line in his prop.  Both Vessel's were towed to safety.


BARDID: ME-2011-0062
Date: 2011-07-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:35:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: SCHOODIC L
NearestCityTown: Brownville
County: PISCATAQUIS
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentCause2: EXCESSIVE SPEED
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 7-29-2011 at approximately 16:30 pm, a watercraft crash was report on Schoodic Lake, Lake View PLT, Piscataquis County. I responded to FRD #4 south of Knights Landing at the Bishop Camp Lot #33. he stated someone had struck his boat which was moored in the lift, and left the area. Approximately 15 minutes later, I met subject at his camp. Subject stated Operator1 of Conneticut, had returned to his camp to give Subject his personel information and returned to his camp at lot #58. Subject showed me damage to his Maine Registration 10 JGV, a 2003 Manitou 24' Pontoon Boat. Subject boat lift was also not operating properly, and the dock had been moved from the impact of the vessel. Subject was not present at the time of the collison.

I spoke to the owner of Lot #32. Owner was not at his camp at the time of the crash but his sons were present. Owner was speaking to his son on a cell phone at the time of the crash. I spoke to subject2 who he stated that Operator1 vessel did not change speed, he heard the Operator1 vessel, and the engine sound never changed till the crash. Subject3 was talking to his Father (Owner) and saw the Operator1 vessel traveling parallel with the shore and after rounding the swimming float cut sharply towards shore at approximately 20 mph. He stated to his father  on the phone "vessel coming in hot, !" and then the crash happened. Both brothers asked Operator1 if he was alright. Operator1 stated he was having trouble with his steering console which had broken during the collision.

I went to the Lot #58, and spoke to Operator1  DOB 2/5/29 of Torrington Connetticut. Operator1 was visibly shaken from the crash. Operator1 stated He wasn't drinking at the time of the crash but he was now. He stated he had just got the boat back from the shop, and put in at Knights Landing to come back to his camp. Operator1 explained he was at half throttle, he couldn't remember if he had traveled on the inside or the outside of the swim float. He stated,"I don't remember." I asked him if he had any mechanical problems. Operator1 stated, No problems, just a head gasket (recent repairs). He stated I broke the console, it must be rotted. Operator1 and I went out to his moored watercraft. I noticed his arm was bleeding, I asked him if he thought he should go to the hospital. Operator1 assured me he was alright. Operator1 gave me his registration, to Maine registration 0807 H, a 24' 1986 Suntracker Pontoon Boat. The steering console was unattached from the deck. I showed Operator1 the steering console had been anchored to the deck with only sheet rock screws. I examined the vessel for additional damage, and found only superficial scratches to the port pontoon. We went back inside the camp, I explained to Operator1, he would be summonsed for operating a watercraft to endanger. I explained the charge was for endangering any body including yourself or property while operating a watercraft. He commented about being on Schoodic for 33 years. I told him he was also in violation of exceeding headway speed when operating a vessel within 200 feet of shore. I told him that there was no reason to be operating anywhere in the vicinity of the swim float, which was less than 100 feet from shore, and that swim float is usually covered with kids.


BARDID: ME-2011-0063
Date: 2011-07-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: RICHARDSON LAKES
NearestCityTown: Andover
County: OXFORD
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
ON 7/22/2011 AT APPROXIMATELY 2:00 PM 4 MALE SUBJECTS WERE RIDING IN VESSEL A HEADING SOUTH ON LOWER RICHARDSON LAKE WHEN THE DRIVER OF THE VESSEL A HAD STOPPED THE BOAT SO TWO OF THE MALES COULD JUMP OFF THE SIDE OF VESSEL A AND GO SWIMMING TO COOL OFF.  THE DRIVER OF VESSEL A AND SECOND DECEASED VICTIM HAD BOTH JUMPED OFF SIDE OF VESSEL A AND INTO THE WATER.  BOTH PASSENGER A AND B STATED THEY RE-SURFACED ONCE AND NEVER WERE SEEN AGAIN.  BOTH DECEASED SUBJECTS WERE UNABLE TO SWIM BACK TO VESSEL A.   BOTH VICTIMS HAD DROWNED ON LOWER RICHARDSON LAKE.  BOTH VICTIMS WERE RECOVERED BY MAINE WARDEN SERVICE DIVE TEAM.


BARDID: ME-2011-0066
Date: 2011-09-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:45:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: SACO RIVER
NearestCityTown: Standish
County: Cumberland
WaterConditions: UNKNOWN
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentCause3: HAZARDOUS WATERS
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: CAPSIZING
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
The operator and his passenger on Vessel #1 were canoing down the Saco River along with two friends who were in kayaks. None of the them were familiar with the river, so when they came up a set of 6' falls, they were taken by surprise. Vessel #1 managed to avoid going over the falls, however, it went broadside against a boulder where it capsized and was immediately folded in half around the boulder. Both operator and passenger were banged up against the rocks but managed to climb up onto one of the bolders. They were now stranded over 50' from shore. A swift water rescue team was able to get out to them and bring them back to shore where they were treated for cuts, sprains and abrasions and released. Vessel #1 was a total loss.


BARDID: ME-2011-0067
Date: 2011-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: RANGE P (UPPER)
NearestCityTown: Poland
County: Androscoggin
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
On July 23, 2011 at approx. 5:30 Victim 1 was bring towed on water skies behind Operator 1 boat. V1 fell due to choppy waves and landed on his side, resulting in an injury to his leg. V1 was transported by ambulance to Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, ME where he was diagnosed with a fracture to his femur.


BARDID: ME-2011-0068
Date: 2011-07-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:45:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: SABBATHDAY L
NearestCityTown: New Gloucester
County: Cumberland
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentCause2: People on Gunwale, Bow, or Transom
AccidentCause3: MACHINERY FAILURE
MachineryFailure: Throttle
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was operating his Duck Boat, sitting on the side of the boat. He was towing one of his children in a tube, and his other child was in the boat with him. As he sat on the edge of the boat, he hit a wave which threw him out of the boat. He pulled the tether cord, which stretched and did not kill the engine. He was cut by the propeller in the leg as he tried to re-enter the boat. He eventually climbed into the boat, and transported himself back to shore, where he was transported by ambulance for medical treatment.


BARDID: ME-2011-0073
Date: 2011-09-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:10:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: Bigelow Bight
NearestCityTown: Kennebunkport
County: York
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: MACHINERY FAILURE
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: CAPSIZING
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
The four occupants of vessel 1 were on anchor tuna fishing when the vessel began taking water over the stern.  Victim 2 (also the operator) manually engaged the bilge pump which was unable to keep up with the water.  Victim 2 requested that fatality 1 haul in the anchor line.  Victim 2 engaged the outboard which became disabled when it ran over the anchor line.  Victim 1 and victim 3 removed the entangled line from the prop while taking on more water.  Victim 2 attempted to start the outboard which was unsuccessful because the batteries were submerged in water.  Victim 2 ordered victim 1, fatality 1 and victim 3 to wear type V PFDs while he radioed a distress call giving GPS coordinates to the USCG.  Vessel 1 capsized in the 4 to 5 foot seas.  All individuals went into the water before victim 2 was able to get on capsized vessel 1.  A good sumeritan vessel was on scene approximately 30 to 45 minutes after vessel 1 capsized.  All 4 individuals were pulled from the water.


BARDID: ME-2011-0074
Date: 2011-09-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: SCHOODIC L
NearestCityTown: Cherryfield
County: WASHINGTON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: EXCESSIVE SPEED
AccidentCause3: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
ONWNER / OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 AND PASSENGER HAD BEEN CRUISING SOUTH ON SCHOODIC LAKE IN THE CHERRYFIELD PORTION OF THE LAKE. OWNER / OPERATOR OF VESSEL CLAIMS THE BOAT TOSSED BOTH OCCUPANTS OUT AND OWNER WAS kNOCKED UNCONSCIOUS AND CAME-TO IN THE WATER. OWNER/OPERATOR UNSURE WHAT HAD OCCURED AT THE TIME. AS OWNER/OPERATOR TREADED WATER AND TRIED TO KEEP BOAT FROM HITTING HIM, NOTICED BOAT HIT SOMETHING AND CAME TO A STOP. OWNER / OPERATOR THEN SWAM TO BOAT AND LOOKED FOR THE PASSENGER AND COULD NOT FIND HIM. WARDEN SERVICE CALLED AND AFTER EXTENSIVE SEARCH FOUND PASSENGER IN 30 FEET OF WATER WITH INJURIES CAUSED BY PROP STRIKE. OWNER / OPERATOR DID ADMIT THAT BOTH HAD CONSUMED ALCOHOL.OWNER / OPERATOR bac TAKEN APPROX. 5 HRS LATER INDICATED 0.07. 

OWNER / OPERATOR CLAIMED PASSENGER WAS OPERATING AT TIME OF CRASH.


BARDID: ME-2011-0075
Date: 2011-09-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:45:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: Big Wood Pond
NearestCityTown: Jackman
County: Somerset
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: People on Gunwale, Bow, or Transom
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel A was on plane, and operator of Vessel A was last seen standing in the stern of the vessel near the tiller drive motor.  Vessel A was then found partially submerged with no drain plug in, engine off and in gear a short time later.  Victim was recovered a short distance from where Vessel A was found on the following day with drain plug to Vessel A in right hand.


BARDID: ME-2011-0077
Date: 2011-10-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:00:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: PISCATAQUA R
NearestCityTown: Eliot
County: YORK
WaterConditions: UNKNOWN
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper Anchoring
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
Operator A reports that he discovered vessel A adrift, banging against Eliot Boat Launch at 2200 hours on 10/16/2011.  
Operator A believes that the mooring line had been cut.
Operator A moved Vessel A away from dock and anchored Vessel A in river.
The anchor of Vessel A did not hold in the sandy bottom and Vessel A drifted into shore.
When Vessel A struck shore at low tide the hull cracked.
Vessel A sunk at High Tide.


BARDID: ME-2011-0078
Date: 2011-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: OSSIPEE L (LITTLE)
NearestCityTown: Waterboro
County: York
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Ignition of Spilled Fuel or Vapor
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
AccidentEvent3: SINKING
RedactedNarrative:
On June 06, 2011 at approximately 1300hrs I was notified by Gray dispatch that there was a boat on fire on Ossipee Lake in Waterboro.  Gray notified me that two people were being transported by Waterboro Rescue to Goodall Hospital in Sanford but only one had suffered injuries.  Warden responded to the accident scene, along with Investigator from the Maine Fire Marshall’s Office.  I proceeded directly to Goodall Hospital to interview the victims.  

Operator stated that they put their 1986 19’ Renken in the water at the Ossipee Lake boat launch.  He says the battery was very weak so they put a battery pack on it and the boat started right up.  He further stated that nothing seemed out of the ordinary until they got approximately 200 yards off shore.  At this time they heard a squeal, sounding something like a loose belt, followed by a loud snapping sound.  Operator lifted up the engine cover and realized it was on fire.  He suffered his burns when he attempted to throw the engine cover overboard.  At this point he and his wife donned their life vests and Operator sounded the horn in an attempt to get someone’s attention.  Because the boat fire was increasingly becoming more severe, he and his wife jumped into the water and swam away from the boat.  After only a few minutes in the water another boater picked them up and transported them to shore.  They were notified by a person on shore (name unknown) that 911 had already been called.

Waterboro Fire Department arrived on scene at approximately 1320hrs and found the boat fully engulfed.  The wind had drifted the watercraft within 50’ of shore.  The Fire Department deployed fire suppression techniques but the boat moved back off shore and sank approximately 50 yards from shore. 


BARDID: ME-2011-0079
Date: 2011-10-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: WEBHANNET R
NearestCityTown: Wells
County: YORK
WaterConditions: UNKNOWN
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
UPON APROACH TO THE BOAT LAUNCH IN WELLS HARBOR, VESSEL A WAS CAUGHT BY A STRONG CURRENT CAUSING IT TO STRIKE THE END FLOAT WITH SIGNIFICANT FORCE.  THE FORCE OF THE IMPACT FROM VESSELL A STRIKING THE END FLOAT CAUSED THE END FLOAT TO SEPERATE FROM THE DOCK AND DISLODGED THE PILING.  WHEN THE TIDE CHANGED THE PILING WHICH SECURED THE END FLOAT BROKE AWAY.


BARDID: ME-2011-0082
Date: 2011-10-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:45:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: ROUND P
NearestCityTown: Greenwood
County: OXFORD
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Submerged Object
AccidentEvent2: CAPSIZING
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was being operated across Round Pond. The operator of the vessel did not see a submerged stump. The vessel struck the stump causing the vessel to tip onto its side. The operator and passenger fell out of the vessel. The vessel then filled with water. The operator and passenger were rescued and checked for hypothermia. Neither operator or passnger were taken to the hospital.


BARDID: ME-2012-0001
Date: 2012-04-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityTown: Scarborough
County: CUMBERLAND
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Owner/operater left Scarborough Marsh, took a picture from Bluff Island, was reported overdue.  Hours later kayak found unoccupied and o/o found floating in water.  Cpr administered, CPR stopped on the way to hospital by EMS.  Declared deceased at Maine Medical Center.  No name or model number found on the kayak.


BARDID: ME-2012-0002
Date: 2012-04-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: Blake Lake
NearestCityTown: Eagle Lake
County: Aroostook
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: People on Gunwale, Bow, or Transom
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator A, aka, Victim 1, and Passenger were trolling for fish on Blake Lake in T16 R6 wels.  At approximately 6:30 pm, the passenger, who was located in the bow of the boat, stood up to urinate off the side.  When the passenger sat back down it rocked the boat to one side.  The gunwale dipped under the water and partially filled the small fishing boat with water.  At that point the boat overturned throwing both passenger and operator A into the water.  The passenger started to swim to shore which was approximately 100 feet away.  Passenger looked back several times in an attempt to find operator A but could not.  At one point, the passenger thought he saw operator A trying to get a hold of the overturned boat but passenger is not positive that was what he actually saw.

Passenger yelled for operator A for approximately 45 minutes but saw no sign of him.  Passenger got into his vehicle and warmed up for approximately 20 mins before driving out of the remote location to get help.  Operator A never re-surfaced.

Passenger stated during an interview that he had consumed quite a bit of alcohol that day.  Passenger stated that operator A had two shots of passenger's mixed whiskey drink and one beer earlier in the day.

Passenger stated that they had two PFD's in the boat but niether passenger nor operator A were wearing a PFD.  Passenger stated that when he returned to the scene after calling for help, he located one of the PFD's floating in the debris field and he picked that up along with the rest of the debris.  The other PFD was located in the boat at the time the boat was recovered.

Maine's Medical Examiner's Office has a blood sample from operator A/victim 1 and will test for chemicals including Alcohol.  Results pending.

Maine Warden Service searched the water the night of the accident until approximatley 12:00 am.  The search resumed the next morning (4-24-2012) with Maine Warden Service divers.  The body was located early in the search and recovered.  The boat was also recovered and remains in Warden Service custody until end of investigation.


BARDID: ME-2012-0003
Date: 2012-04-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:00:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: Stockton Springs Harbor
NearestCityTown: Stockton Springs
County: WALDO
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: People on Gunwale, Bow, or Transom
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Witness 1 arrived at Stockton Springs Harbor at approximately 0600 on 4-27-12 to go lobster fishing for the day.  Upon arrival Witness 1 observed Victim 1's vehicle in the parking lot.  Witness 1 then checked Victim 1's vessel in the harbor where he found the overturned skiff alongside.  Witness 1 was unable to locate Victim 1 then called authorities.  Upon arrival authorities began conducting search on water and shoreline.  Divers entered water at the vessel and searched.  Victim was located on western shore of Stockton Harbor on beach, deceased, wearing an inflated life vest.


Victim attempted to board boat from skiff and fell into water and drowned.


BARDID: ME-2012-0006
Date: 2012-04-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:40:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: WASSOOKEAG L
NearestCityTown: Dexter
County: PENOBSCOT
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
RedactedNarrative:
Operator shut down motor while crossing under bridge. Engine failed to restart once he passed under bridge. Wind turn boat around and waves swamped over the stern sinking boat in approx 12 feet of water and approx 20 from shore.


BARDID: ME-2012-0008
Date: 2012-05-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: Branch Stream
NearestCityTown: Ellsworth
County: Hancock
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Person Departed Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with Submerged Object
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
RedactedNarrative:
Owner, victim 1 and victim 2 were traveling down Branch Stream in a 16 foot canoe. When white water section started owner, seated in the middle, jumped out of the canoe. Canoe became unstable and struck a submerged object. The canoe capsized, V1 and V2 were thrown into the water and suffered injuries from striking rocks in the white water. No PFDs were worn or in the canoe at the time of the incident. All parties involved were inexperienced.


BARDID: ME-2012-0009
Date: 2012-05-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:34:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MAINE
NearestCityTown: WELLS
County: YORK
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
MachineryFailure: Electrical
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Owner operator and a female companion left the kennebunk river enroute to newbury port mass.  The owner operator while operating under sail only stated he decided to turn back due to his female companion feeling sick.  Owner operator stated he observed rocks and knew he was too close to shore and decided to start his auxiliary engine however it would not start and due to repeated attempts at starting the engine it drained the battery which explained the in ability to use the electronics on board. Owner operator then stated he hit bottom and dropped anchor then called the maine state police via cellular telephone for assistance.


**owner operator was operating in thick fog under sail only.  Owner operator was not using his female companion as a lookout due to her being sick.  Owner operator stated he was unable to use his elctronics on board to navigate by because they were down below deck and his female compnion was in the way and ran aground.


BARDID: ME-2012-0010
Date: 2012-05-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: CATHANCE RIVER
NearestCityTown: Bowdoinham
County: SAGADAHOC
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
THREE PEOPLE ON BOARD CANOE WHILE FISING.  CANOE CAPSIZED TWO INDIVIDUALS MADE IT SAFLEY TO SHORE AND ONE DID NOT.  DECEASED LOCATED NEXT DAY BY DIVE TEAM.


BARDID: ME-2012-0011
Date: 2012-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: New Meadows River
NearestCityTown: Brunswick
County: Cumberland
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Ignition of Spilled Fuel or Vapor
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
The owner/operator of the vessel had just taken on 48 gallons of gasoline split into two fuel tanks. He had made sure that the blower was functioning properly before fueling and had opened the engine compartment hatches. The passenger was on the bow of the vessel painting the trim on the front windshield on the port side. the owner/operator then secured from the fuel point and started the port engine. He stated that he noticed that the engine was running rough and reached into the starboard side window from the starboard side catwalk to throttle down the motor. he stated that he then attempted to reach for the ignition key to secure the motor when an explosion occurred. He was thrown from the boat onto the dock. The passenger was launched into the air from the explosion and came down on the damaged cabin top. The passenger then walked across broken glass and debris to exit the vessel onto the dock. The flames quickly engulfed the entire boat and marina personnel untied the boat from the dock to prevent the fire from spreading.


BARDID: ME-2012-0012
Date: 2012-06-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sebasco Harbor
NearestCityTown: Sebasco Estates
County: Sagadahoc
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: People on Gunwale, Bow, or Transom
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel failed to pay attention as passenger was directed to prepare dock line on the bow of the vessel, vessel struck navigational buoy. passenger became injured when she struck the object.


BARDID: ME-2012-0013
Date: 2012-06-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: Penobscot River
NearestCityTown: Verona
County: HANCOCK
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 6-12-2012 at approximately 13:00 hours Vessel 1 departed from Verona Island boat launch and headed east around the island. Carrying Operator A and occupants 1 through 5. Approximately 13:30 at the southern tip of Verona island Vessel 1 capsized due to rough weather.  Operator A and occupants 1 through 5 went in the water, all had PFD's but did not wear them.  Approxinately 14:00 Operator A and Victims 1 through 5 were rescued with no injuries and transported back to the boat launch.  Vessel 1 was towed back to the launch a short time after.


BARDID: ME-2012-0014
Date: 2012-06-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:45:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: ROYAL RIVER
NearestCityTown: Yarmouth
County: Cumberland
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel A had just maneuvered ahead on its starboard forward springline at the dock sending the stern away from the dock. The springline was recovered and the operator began to backdown. Vessels B and C were rafted together at the dock, astern of vessel A. Vessel A struck vessel B on the bow making contact with vessel A's starboard bow. This force pushed vessel B's bow away from vessel C, straining and parting the lines securing vessel B to vessel C. The force also pushed the starboard quarter of vessel B into the port quarter of vessel C causing damage.


BARDID: ME-2012-0015
Date: 2012-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:09:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: Stanley Pond
NearestCityTown: Hiram
County: Oxford
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Ignition of Spilled Fuel or Vapor
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
RedactedNarrative:
Operator A was driving boat down the middle of the pond when the engine compartment started smoking.  Operator A took the engine cover off and the engine compartment was on fire.  Operator A used one fire extinguisher on the flames to no avail.  Operator A put on a PFD as well as Passenger A.  Passenger A jumped overboard into water and Operator A handed off all remaining passengers to Passenger A before Operator A jumped in.  All passenger were wearing PFD's prior to the fire, except Operator A and Passenger A.  All occupants of the boat swam to shore, and the vessel burned completely.  A passer by pushed the now extinguished boat to the shore with their own vessel.o


BARDID: ME-2012-0016
Date: 2012-06-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 05:25:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: Portland Harbor
NearestCityTown: Cape Elizabeth
County: Cumberland
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
The owner was operating the vessel at 0300 hours. The boat unexpectedly lost power and steering.  The owner/operator used the sails to make way and shortly after that, the wind died.  The operator, then fell asleep while steering the boat.  The boat drifted and grounded out in the vicinity of Portland Head Light due to an improper lookout.


BARDID: ME-2012-0018
Date: 2012-06-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:00:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: Gulf of Maine
NearestCityTown: Tremont
County: HANCOCK
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling in a northeasterly direction attempting to reach the channel to cross the Bass Harbor Bar.  Vessel 1 was operated by Operator A who was accompanied by "other people on board" 1.  Operator A lined up vessel 1 with the wrong navigational aid causing vessel 1 to run aground on the Bass Harbor Bar.


BARDID: ME-2012-0019
Date: 2012-07-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: SONGO R
NearestCityTown: Naples
County: Cumberland
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
Operator A operating Vessel A was attempting to enter the Locks system. The current at the locks pulled Vessel A sideways into a closed gate. Vessel A struck the gate in the center of it's port side. Viticm 1 tried to stop Vessel A from hitting gate, caught arm between the boat and wall causing a laceration on  left arm. No damage was done to Vessel A. No PFDs were worn. Operator A stated he had two beers around 12:00 P.M. I conducted FST. Operator A was not under the influence. The river current and Operator A's lack of operation skills contributed to the accident. No further information.


BARDID: ME-2012-0023
Date: 2012-07-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: SEBAGO L
NearestCityTown: Raymond
County: CUMBERLAND
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of Vessel #1 was operating off the western shore of Frye Island on Sebago Lake when he hit a large wave caused by another boat. The impact from this wave caused the operator to be thrown forward over the handlebars and ejected into the water. One of the operators legs struck the handlebar and the leg appeared to have been broken. Only a small plastic cap that goes to one of the handlebars was knocked off and lost in the water. There was no other damage to this Vessel.


BARDID: ME-2012-0024
Date: 2012-07-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:50:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: KEZAR L
NearestCityTown: Lovell
County: OXFORD
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by propeller
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel #1 was towing Passenger #4 on a tube with all three female passengers sitting up in the bow. The operator went inside of Loon Island and disregarded the five hazard marker buoys set out around this island. As this vessel was passing between the island the main shoreline, it struck a submerged rock pile which ejected the three females in the bow out into the water. The victim was thrown directly out in front of the vessel and as it continued over the rock pile, the turning propeller struck the victim on the leg, severing it just above the ankle. The victim was taken to shore by everyone on board paddling the now disabled vessel to the nearest camp. The severed limb was recovered by rescue personnel and the victim and her leg were Life Flighted to Mass General in Boston, MA. 

It was determined that no alcohol or drugs were in use during or prior to the accident. All the passengers on board were wearing life jackets prior to the accident as was the young boy on the tube. The operator suffered a gash to his forehead when he was thrown forward into the windshield but he did not require any medical attention beyond basic first aid. 

There is a discrepancy with the registration on this vessel where the registration numbers being displayed come back to another older vessel owned by the same owner. It is still being looked into to determine if this an oversight by the owner or an intentional act to defraud the town from having to pay a higher excise tax on this newer vessel.


BARDID: ME-2012-0026
Date: 2012-06-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 05:30:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: YORK RIVER
NearestCityTown: York
County: YORK
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator 2 was leaving the dock in vessel 2. While operator 2 was turning the vessel the other person on board vessel 2 needed assistance with something. Operator 2 turned to assist the other person and was not paying attention to the direction vessel 2 was headed. Vessel 2 struck vessel 1, which was moored at the time, on the starboard bow. No one was on vessel one at the time of the collision. Operator 2 docked vessel 2 and reported the accident to the York Harbor master.


BARDID: ME-2012-0029
Date: 2012-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: Penobscot Bay
NearestCityTown: Islesboro
County: Waldo
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: struck by vessel equipment
RedactedNarrative:
WHILE LINING UP TO BEGIN A RECREATIONAL SAILING RACE, VESSEL A LINE BECAME ENTANGLED ON VESSEL B's SPINNACRE HOOK. CREW ABOARD VESSEL B MANAGED TO FREE ENTANGLED LINE PRIOR TO STARTING RACE. WIND UNEXPECTEDLY CAME UP AND FILLED VESSEL B's SAIL CAUSING VESSEL B's MAST BOOM TO SWING AND STRIKE VESSEL A's OPERATOR IN THE HEAD. VESSEL A's OPERTOR TREATED AND RELEASED FROM HOSPITAL FOR HEAD INJURY.


BARDID: ME-2012-0030
Date: 2012-07-22 00:00:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityTown: Biddeford
County: YORK
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Caretaker for Vessel 1 arrived at boat on 7/23/2012 to find Vessel 1 had been struck while on mooring.  Vessel 1 was anchored to a mooring in a designated mooring field in Biideford, Maine.


BARDID: ME-2012-0031
Date: 2012-07-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:00:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: Little Sebago
NearestCityTown: Windham
County: Cumberland
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Restricted vision
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
On July 22, 2012 at approximately 2200hrs Operator A took his wife and two daughters for a boat ride.  Operator A  brought his boat up on plane with out the use of any spotlights.  Operator A  ran over a rock pile that is marked by hazard buoys tearing off his lower unit.  There were no injuries suffered by anyone in the boat.  A neighbor towed the boat back to shore.


BARDID: ME-2012-0032
Date: 2012-07-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: SHIN P (UPPER)
NearestCityTown: Mount Chase
County: PENOBSCOT
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 1 had his veiw obstructed by the bow of the boat and a passenger in the boat (sun glare was also obstructing his view). Vessel  1 ran into vessel  2 injuring victim 1.


BARDID: ME-2012-0033
Date: 2012-08-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:24:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: Little Sebago
NearestCityTown: Windham
County: CUMBERLAND
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Throttle
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator 1 of Vessel 1, was launching Vessel 1 at boat landing. Operator 1 engaged Vessel 1 into forward, Vessel 1 throttle stuck. Vessel 1 was accelerating toward shore. Operator 1 engaged Vessel 1 into neutral and then tried to engage into reverse, however Vessel 1 did not decrease in speed or RPMs. Vessel 1 struck the shore, ramming a birch tree. Tree caused large amount of damage to front Port side of Vessel 1. Vessel 1 throttle snapped off. Operator 1 smacked nose into windshield. Operator 1 was checked out by EMS. EMS cleared Operator 1, Operator refused transport. Operator 1 also had small scrap on arm. Alcohol was not involved. There was a mechanical problem with throttle. Operator 1 stated Vessel 1 was just worked on at a shop. Operator 1 was test driving it today.


BARDID: ME-2012-0035
Date: 2012-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:14:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: GREAT EAST L
NearestCityTown: Acton
County: York
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Victim 1, was being towed on a kneeboard.  Victim 1 was attempting to tighten the strap that crosses her knees.  The front of the kneeboard dipped down catching a wave.  Victim 1 then fell off of the kneeboard into the water.  The kneeboard then popped out of the water striking Victim 1 in the forehead. Operator A was operating the boat.  They turned around and picked her up.  Victim 1 complained of a headache and feeling sick to her stomach.  They called the Ambulance and was taken to Goodall Hospital.


BARDID: ME-2012-0036
Date: 2012-08-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:45:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: Penobscot Bay
NearestCityTown: Islesboro
County: Waldo
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by propeller
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel A  was towing Victim 1 on an inflatable tube. Operator A turned too sharply to starboard and headed back towards Victim 1 on the tube. Operator A pulled back on the throttle and Victim 1 jumped into the water to avoid being hit by Vessel A. Victim 1 was struck in the left leg by the propeller as Vessel A passed by. There is no machinery or equipment failure noted. There is no alcohol involvement noted. None of the persons involved, including Operator A and Victim 1, were wearing PFD's.


BARDID: ME-2012-0037
Date: 2012-07-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:55:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: sebago lake
NearestCityTown: Raymond
County: Cumberland
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Operator 1 of vessel 1 rented the boat from moose landing marina located at point Sebago Resort in Raymond Maine. 

Operator 1 left the dock, exited the immediate harbor, operated the boat at about 25 mph within 25 feet of island shore line, and struck a rock with engine and boat hull. 

Operator 1 has no safety course, boating experience, or knowledge of boating laws/rules/safety distances.


BARDID: ME-2012-0040
Date: 2012-08-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:44:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sebago Lake
NearestCityTown: Naples
County: Cumberland
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was navigating watercraft through congested channel marked at headway speed only. Operator was moving at headway speed. Wake and wind was high with wave height of approximately 2 to 3 feet. The heaviest passenger was riding in the front of the watercraft. The watercraft slowly travelled over a wave and as the front of the watercraft came down with the excessive weight. The front of the watercraft was swamped by an oncoming wave and several thereafter until the watercraft was nearly submersed. When I responded the watercraft was nearly submersed and another watercraft was helping to tow the submersed watercraft to shore. The 3 passengers were able to move the watercraft onto shore where they gathered the majority of their belongings and parts of the seats. The passengers were able to bail enough water out of the watercraft to make it float again. The passengers were able to remove the watercraft from a nearby boat ramp with their own truck and trailer. There was no personal injury.one Passenger claimed to have drank several twisted teas. The operator and other passenger claimed to not have had any alcohol and did not show any signs of impairment.


BARDID: ME-2012-0041
Date: 2012-08-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:17:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: TODDY P
NearestCityTown: Orland
County: Hancock
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Sudden medical condition
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
Victim 1 was operating vessel A in a southern direction from the Toddy pond launch to a beach area without a PFD. When vessel A approached the beach area, victim 1 fell off the vessel. Victim 1 remounted the vessel and was under way in the same direction of travel. Approx 50 feet from the beach area Victim 1 fell off vessel again and started to struggle suffering from an apparent cardiac issue. Witness 1 swam to victim as witness 2 called 911. He was brought to shore CPR was started. Efforts to revive victim 1 failed.


BARDID: ME-2012-0042
Date: 2012-08-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:51:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: WEBHANNET RIVER
NearestCityTown: Wells
County: YORK
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
Operator 1 was bringing Vessel 1 into Wells harbor. The tide was outgoing and the current was moving swiftly. Operator 1 pulled up to the dock and was preparing to tie off. Operator 1 moved to the helm and pushed the control from reverse to neutral, however the control never fully left reverse, and then went to step onto the dock. The wind and the current had pushed Vessel 1 away from the dock and Operator 1 missed the dock while stepping off of the vessel. Operator 1 landed in the water in between the vessel and the dock while landing against the dock with his left shoulder as well as hitting his right hip. Operator 1 grabbed the bumper on Vessel 1 and held on as the boat drifted out in the current. Operator 1 made an attempt to tie Vessel 1 off to a mooring as they drifted past but was unable due to injury. At this time Witness 2 jumped into the water and swam over to Vessel 1 and tried to secure it but was unable to get aboard. Witness 2 secured Operator 1 and tried to assist operator 1 into the boat. At this time Witness 3 had managed to jump aboard Vessel 1 and gain control and bring it back into the dock. Witness 2 and Witness 3 secured Operator 1 on the dock while Witness 1 called for EMT and the Police department.


BARDID: ME-2012-0044
Date: 2012-07-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:35:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: Messalonskee Lake
NearestCityTown: Oakland
County: Kennebec
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR/OWNER (1)  WAS TRAVELING UP THE LAKE WITH HIS WELLCRAFT VESSEL AS HE PULLED A TUBER.  OPERATOR (1)  MADE A LEFT HAND TURN AROUND ANOTHER VESSEL.  THE TUBER THEN SWUNG AROUND AND STRUCK VESSEL (2)  IN THE REAR NEAR THE MOTOR AREA.  TUBER WAS THROWN FROM THE TUBE INTO THE WATER.  THE TUBER SUSTAINED INJURIES.  ALL VESSELS WERE MOVED PRIOR TO MY ARRIVAL, I TOOK INFORMATION (STATEMENTS) AND PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE TWO VESSELS  AND TALKED WITH THE OPERATORS OF BOTH VESSELS.


BARDID: ME-2012-0047
Date: 2012-06-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: MOOSEHEAD L
NearestCityTown: Rockwood
County: Somerset
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Victim 1 and operator 1 are the same person and she was using a borrowed 14' Old Town Kayak for the first time in windy conditions.  Her boyfriend and victim 1 were heading out to Kineo Island from the Rockwood boat launch. Victim 1 stated a wave came from behind and flipped her out of the kayak and she could not get back in.  Boyfriend called 911. Victim 1 was pulled from water by Rockwood Fire/rescue and transported to Greenville - CA Dean Hospital - by ambulance where Victim 1 was treated for exposure and released. Victimc 1 stated that this was the first time she had ever been in a Kayak. Victim 1 stated in a phone interview that she had been wearing a PFD. They were going to camp on the island- so overloading of small kayaks could have been a contributing factor.


BARDID: ME-2012-0052
Date: 2012-08-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: Casco Bay
NearestCityTown: Falmouth
County: Cumberland
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was unoccupied and on a mooring.  Vessel 2 was traveling through the mooring field and passenger 1 noticed oil spilling on the deck on vessel 2.  The operator of vessel 2 left the helm with the boat in gear to tend to the leaking oil container.  Vessel 2 made contact with vessel 1 when the weight shifted to port side of vessel 2 and no operator was at the helm.


BARDID: ME-2012-0055
Date: 2012-08-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: SEBAGO L
NearestCityTown: Sebago
County: Cumberland
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unseen water hazard
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
RedactedNarrative:
Operator 1 was operating vessel 1. Vessel 1 struck a hazard under the water's surface. The inboard motor was the only thing damaged on Vessel 1. No injuries were reported. Alcohol was not a factor. Operator 1 stated he was operating the watercraft at a slow speed outside the 200 foot zone when he struck a hazard under the water surface.


BARDID: ME-2012-0056
Date: 2012-08-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: Broad Sound
NearestCityTown: Harpswell
County: Cumberland
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator inattention caused boat to strike lobster buoy. Line failed to part and stopped boat. Operator thrown forward hitting head on bow and went into the water, causing injuries.


BARDID: ME-2012-0057
Date: 2012-08-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:35:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: COBBOSSEECONTEE S
NearestCityTown: Gardiner
County: KENNEBEC
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was parked at dock in front of owners residence. Owner heard loud crash in the middle of the night. While looking outside he could see a boat driving off headed South on Cobbosseecontee Stream. Unknown description of the offending watercraft.


BARDID: ME-2012-0058
Date: 2012-08-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:15:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: Rangeley Lake
NearestCityTown: rangeley, me
County: Franklin
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Primary operator was towing a tube with one subject on it at about 25-30 mph when she turned into her own wake the subject being towed was thrown from the tube injuring his back resulting in an lacerated spleen.


BARDID: ME-2012-0060
Date: 2012-08-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:10:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: SEBAGO L
NearestCityTown: Casco
County: Cumberland
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Operator 1 Vessel 1 went through a marked hazard area causing Vessel 1 to hit submerged object with motor. Operator 1 did not know what the Hazard Buoys meant. No injuries Reported. Alcohol was not involved. All damage done to motor.


BARDID: ME-2012-0061
Date: 2012-08-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:20:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: Moosehead Lake
NearestCityTown: Greenville
County: Piscataquis
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Weather
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel A motor quit working.  Vessel A drifted into shore and damaged its bottom on shoreline rocks.


BARDID: ME-2012-0062
Date: 2012-08-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:45:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: GARDNER L
NearestCityTown: Marion Twp
County: WASHINGTON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Subject was operating the vessel and his son was being towed behind.  son fell and his head apparently was struck by the wakeboard.  The head injury required stitches at Downeast community Hospital in Machias, Maine.  The 2.5 inch head injury was above the left ear.


BARDID: ME-2012-0063
Date: 2012-09-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:50:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: LONG L
NearestCityTown: Naples
County: CUMBERLAND
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Ignition of Spilled Fuel or Vapor
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Victim had just fueled up Vessel #1 with 10 gallons of gas which filled the gas tank. He attempted to start the vessel and the engine started but immediately died. He continued to try to start the engine by pressing and releasing the start button approximately six more times but the engine would not start. The last time he hit the start button, the vessel exploded while still sitting next to the fueling dock. The victim was thrown approximately 20' into the air and landed on the wooden fueling dock. The upper deck housing of the vessel was blown off the hull and the entire hull compartment was on fire. The owner of the marina came out onto the dock with a fire extinguisher and put out the fire. 

Initial examination of the vessel showed that the locking ring on the top of the gas tank that holds the fuel pump in the tank, was completely unthreaded and the positive lead on the battery was severely melted. The battery on this Vessel is located immediately forward of the gas tank. It appears that the hull filled with gas vapors from the unsecured lock ring and the heat generated from the positive battery lead and terminal due to the load of turning the starter over so many times, ignited the vapors and resulted in the explosion. An independent Marine Surveyor was hired by the marina and his examination the Vessel resulted in the same conclusion.


BARDID: ME-2012-0064
Date: 2012-09-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityTown: Northeast Harbor
County: HANCOCK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling west into Northeast Harbor behind Bear Island.  Vessel 1 struck Bear Island ledge and began to take on water.  Operator drove vessel onto beach and called Coast Guard, which towed the vessel into Northeast Harbor.


BARDID: ME-2012-0065
Date: 2012-08-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:14:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: long lake
NearestCityTown: naples
County: cumberland
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel one was cruising north on Long Lake in Naples ME, when boat struck unknown submerged object below water surface in middle of lake.  Operator was able to drive boat back to rental marina, while the boat was taking on water.  Boat did not sink.


BARDID: ME-2012-0068
Date: 2012-09-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:55:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: frenchman bay
NearestCityTown: Bar Harbor
County: Hancock
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unseen water hazard
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
RedactedNarrative:
Its reported that one person was taking down the sails when the other sailed the vessel onto a submerged ledge. the vessel sank as a result of impacting the ledge


BARDID: ME-2012-0069
Date: 2012-09-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: SHEEPSCOT RIVER
NearestCityTown: GEORGETOWN
County: SAGADAHOC
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WHILE OPERATING ON PLANE STrUCK THE SOUTHERN END OF TURNIP ISLAND CAUSING 3 OF THE INDIVUDIALS ON BOARD TO BE THROWN INTO PORTIONS OF THE BOAT CAUSING INJURIES.


BARDID: ME-2012-0070
Date: 2012-09-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: CASCO BAY
NearestCityTown: YARMOUTH
County: CUMBERLAND
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
according to news articles, two boats crashed in a narrow channel near LIttlejohn ISland.  The larger boat was undamaged but the smaller one was destroyed.  THe operator of the smaller one was struck and ejected from the boat.  The larger vessel assisted in recovering the victim, who later died at the hospital. operator inattention and navigation rules regarding passing were determined to be causes of the accident.


BARDID: ME-2012-0071
Date: 2012-07-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: Cousins River
NearestCityTown: Yarmouth
County: Cumberland
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 2 increased speed and overtook vessel 1 producing a wake that caused vessel 1 to rock causing injury to vessel 1 operator when he fell.


BARDID: ME-2012-0075
Date: 2012-09-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:00:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: OSSIPEE L (LITTLE)
NearestCityTown: Waterboro
County: YORK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On the morning of the capsizing, people from shore heard the occupants hollering for help while they were in the lake.  The rescue unit responded and took them to the hospital to be treated for hypothermia.  I responded to the hospital and charged them each with BUI as they were both paddling prior to the accident.  
 
Both of the occupants had heavy use of alcohol prior to the capsizing and this was the primary cause of the canoe capsizing.


BARDID: ME-2012-0076
Date: 2012-12-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:46:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: Horseshoe Cove
NearestCityTown: Brooksville
County: HANCOCK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was adrift while Duck hunting when the two operators aboard the vessel leaned into the current and capsized.


BARDID: ME-2013-0001
Date: 2013-05-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: INDIAN P
NearestCityTown: Indian Stream Twp
County: somerset
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
RedactedNarrative:
Operator A stated that as he went to turn the boat around the tiller engine jerked sideways at the same time they struck a wave. Victim 1 struck passenger 1 causing both to be ejected from the boat. The boat did a circle and the propeller struck victim 1 in the right thigh and right shoulder. Operator 1 transported victim 1 to the boat launch where the ambulance arrived and transported him to the hospital.


BARDID: ME-2013-0002
Date: 2013-04-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: LONG P
NearestCityTown: Mt. Desert
County: Hancock
WaterConditions: Very Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
I responded to Long Pond in Mt. Desert as a member of the Maine Warden Service. Upon arriving at the pond I was taken out in a private watercraft to the scene. At the scene I observed a small watercraft completely overturned near the shore off the southern neck of Long Pond. Approx. 90 feet to the east I found victim 2 floating near shore. No obvious signs of trauma were observed on the body. The boat Me reg. 2508L was owned by victim 1. The body of victim 1 was found by Warden Divers in 11 feet of water approx. 100 feet from the overturned watercraft. No signs of trauma were observed on victim 1.  Weather is determined to be the cause.


BARDID: ME-2013-0003
Date: 2013-05-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: HIGHLAND L
NearestCityTown: Bridgton
County: CUMBERLAND
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Missing or Inadequate Navigation Aids
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel A was not familiar with section of the lake and as he was traveling north, he struck a rock pile that was not visible from the surface. This hazard area had not been marked, however, another rock pile just to the East of this one was marked with a buoy and milk jugs. The operator steered to the West of these buoys unaware that there was another rock pile and shallow water in front of him. When he hit these rocks, his passenger was thrown out over the bow into the water. The vessel was traveling at a slow rate of speed at this time and the vessel stopped onto of these rocks which saved the passenger from being run over. The passenger only suffered a skinned ankle and did not need any medical attention.


BARDID: ME-2013-0004
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-05-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake George
NearestCityTown: Canaan
County: Somerset
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 HAD BEEN SEATED ON A 5 GALLON PALE. OPERATOR CHANGED SEATING POSITION WHILE UNDERWAY.  OPERATOR FELL OVERBOARD CAUSING VESSEL 1 TO TAKE ON WATER AND SINK TO BOTTOM OF LAKE.


BARDID: ME-2013-0005
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-06-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: ADLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityTown: Swans Island
County: HANCOCK
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel one was kayaking on the southern side of black island.  Vessel one capsized due to windy conditions.  Coast Guard was able to rescue the owner/operator of vessel one and bring them to shore where he was transported to MDI hospital.


BARDID: ME-2013-0006
Date: 2013-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:15:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityTown: Mount Desert
County: HANCOCK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL ONE WAS TRAVELING EAST BETWEEN BEAR ISLAND AND MDI AND DID NOT UNDERSTAND NAVIGATIONAL AIDS BY BEAR ISLAND LEDGE.  VESSEL ONE WAS ATTEMPTING TO TURN AROUND AND AVOID THE LEDGE WHEN VESSEL ONE STRUCK THE LEDGE.  COAST GUARD WAS ONE SCENE SHORTLY AFTER AN ATTEMPTED TO TOW VESSEL OFF THE LEDGE WHICH DID NOT WORK.  VESSEL ONE WAITED FOR THE TIDE TO RISE AND WAS ABLE TO FLOAT OFF THE LEDGE BUT SUSTAINED DAMAGE TO THE KEEL.


BARDID: ME-2013-0007
Date: 2013-06-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: Casco Bay
NearestCityTown: Cumberland
County: Cumberland
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was on the first test run of the season.  After doing all checks, the operator moved throttles to full open to check engine performance.  Operator lost awareness of where he was and missed the navigation aid and ran aground on a ledge.  The vessel began to take on water and the two persons on board then put on PFD's as a result.


BARDID: ME-2013-0008
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-06-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: SACO RIVER
NearestCityTown: Saco
County: YORK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel One left the dock and was underway with an operator and two passengers(1)(2). They headed up river to go swimming. Vessel one ran aground on soft bottom. The owner/operator decided to just wait for the tide to come in to lift the vessel free. As the tide rose the vessel became stuck to the bottom and the tide rose over the gunwale. The water slowly flooded and swamped the vessel. The owner/operator and passengers(1)and(2) received a ride back to shore.


BARDID: ME-2013-0009
Date: 2013-06-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:45:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: SEBAGO L
NearestCityTown: Raymond
County: CUMBERLAND
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of vessel 1 struck a submerged rock pile while traveling between 30-40 mph. He stated that he never saw these rocks which were just below the surface. The impact threw him over the handlebars and he struck his left knee on the handlebar. He also suffered various other cuts and abrasions from landing in the rocks. He refused medical treatment at the scene and his father elected to drive him in to a hospital.


BARDID: ME-2013-0010
Date: 2013-06-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:38:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: KENNEBUNK P
NearestCityTown: Lyman
County: York
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Sharp turn
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
RedactedNarrative:
The operator had no experience operating this boat and minimal experience operating any boat.  He made two turns and on the second turn he fell backward out of the boat.  The operator stated to me that the boat kept running and turned back toward him while he was in the water.  The propeller struck his upper left arm as it went by him.  He sustained a pretty substantial cut and was transported to the hospital.
 
He was pulled out of the water by some friends who were in another boat.  The boat that the operator was driving was a tiller driven open style boat.


BARDID: ME-2013-0014
Date: 2013-06-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: SEBAGO L
NearestCityTown: Raymond
County: CUMBERLAND
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Victim 1 decided to jump off the back of Vessel 1 in order to go to the bathroom in the water. She had been drinking prior to going out on the water. Vessel 1 had come to a complete stop, however, the engine was still running but not in gear. Victim 1 did not jump out far enough and struck her face on the swim platform and scraped her side along the outdrive unit. Once the victim and her boyfriend were offloaded at the Ferry landing, Vessel 1 and the remaining passengers left the area. The victim and her boyfriend were questioned at the hospital and I was able to make contact with the son of the owner of the vessel. Alcohol had been consumed by everyone prior to going out on the water.


BARDID: ME-2013-0015
Date: 2013-06-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:15:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: Portland Harbor
NearestCityTown: South Portland
County: Cumberland
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Shift
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 1 was entering the harbor from sea.  Operator of vessel 1 lost control of the electronic steering due to failure and its rudder went hard to port.  The operator of vessel 1 was unable to get the transmission out of forward and into reverse and struck vessel 2 which was tied to it's berth in the marina.


BARDID: ME-2013-0016
Date: 2013-06-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:05:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: COBBOSSEECONTEE L
NearestCityTown: Monmouth
County: KENNEBEC
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Weather
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 operating north of two trees island on Cobbossee Lake in the town of Monmouth experienced engine failure.  Vessel drifted into submerged rocks causing damage.


BARDID: ME-2013-0019
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: Casco Bay
NearestCityTown: Portland
County: Cumberland
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Ignition of Spilled Fuel or Vapor
MachineryFailure: Ventilation
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was tied to dock while operator 1 started it.  An explosion occurred on the second attempt to start the motor.  The vents were on and Operator 1 opened the engine compartment to inspect it before turning the ignition key.  Operator 1 experienced minor burns on his arms and legs.  The boat caught fire at the dock and was put out by the Portland fire department.  The boat was a total loss.


BARDID: ME-2013-0021
Date: 2013-07-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:35:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: Bunganut pond
NearestCityTown: Lyman
County: York
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 1, was towing the victim (the skier/victim), into shore.  The victim had released the tow rope and was skiing into shore.  When he started to sink into the water the single ski popped out of the water striking him in the left eye.  The victim received a two and a half inch cut above his left eye from the front portion of the ski.  The victim lost consciousness and was taken to Southern Maine Medical Hospital for treatment.


BARDID: ME-2013-0022
Date: 2013-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: Casco Bay
NearestCityTown: Portland
County: Cumberland
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 2 was approaching a mooring area.  Vessel 2 ran out of gas and was unable to control his vessel which then hit Vessel 1.


BARDID: ME-2013-0023
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-05-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: GRAND L (WEST)
NearestCityTown: Grand Lake Stream Plt
County: WASHINGTON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Restricted vision
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 05/15/2013 at approximately 1624 to 1653 hours, Vessel #1 was traveling south east on West Grand Lake in Grand Lake Stream Plantation Maine at approximately 15-30 miles per hour. Vessel #2 was traveling northwest bound on West Grand Lake at approximately a trolling speed. Vessel #1 collided with Vessel #2 striking Vessel 2 nearly head-on on the starboard side. Vessel #1 traveled over the bow area Vessel #2. The operator of Vessel #1 attempted a last minute avoidance maneuver without avail. The lone occupant/operator of Vessel #2 was ejected upon impact with Vessel #1. The occupants of Vessel #1 attempted to throw a rope to the occupant/operator of Vessel #2 but were unsuccessful on their first attempt. The rope became entangled in the propeller of Vessel #1 stopping the motor and preventing the occupants of Vessel #1 from making a second rescue attempt prior to the operator/occupant of Vessel #2 disappearing below the surface of the water. The occupant/operator of Vessel # 2 was located by Warden Divers on 05/16/2013. Cause of death was determined to be drowning. The two occupants of Vessel #1 were not injured during the crash.


BARDID: ME-2013-0025
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: WORTHLEY P
NearestCityTown: Peru
County: Oxford
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentCause2: Improper loading
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 1 overloaded vessel 1 with people and equipment. water came over the front of the bow. Vessel 1  sunk to the bottom of the lake.


BARDID: ME-2013-0026
Date: 2013-07-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityTown: St George
County: Knox
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel A departed Rockland Harbor approx 1030 hours, headed south down Mussel Ridge Channel to White Head. Set auto pilot to approx 230 degrees from White Head towards Mosquito Island, St George, at approx 22 knots. At approx 1130 hours stepped to the stern of the vessel to secure cargo, while continuing at current course and speed. While not maintaining a proper look out Vessel A struck "MP" safe water navigational buoy located east of Mosquito Island. Operator thrown to the deck of the vessel, sustained minor injuries. Operator observed large hole in bow of vessel and taking on water. Headed to East side of Mosquito Island and decided to ground out the vessel to avoid sinking, and call for help.


BARDID: ME-2013-0027
Date: 2013-06-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:50:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: MOOSELOOKMEGUNTIC L
NearestCityTown: Rangeley
County: Franklin
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was operating on lake and Vessel 1 hit rocks which damaged lower unit and bottom of boat.  Speed and inexperience were causes.


BARDID: ME-2013-0031
Date: 2013-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:07:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: GREAT P
NearestCityTown: Rome
County: KENNEBEC
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Operator 1 was towing victim 1 down the lake on skies when he fell, Victim 1 dislocated his shoulder and was transported to the hospital.


BARDID: ME-2013-0032
Date: 2013-07-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:50:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: PUSHAW L
NearestCityTown: Glenburn
County: PENOBSCOT
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Throttle
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator left dock, felt throttle cable break. Operator attempted to shift into neutral, broke shifter, operator then attempted to choke engine out and failed. While attempting this he fell inside the boat and cut his knee open. He jumped from boat, the boat circled back, and started doing circle until it ran out of gas.


BARDID: ME-2013-0033
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: Kennebec River
NearestCityTown: Gardiner
County: Kennebec
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Failure to vent
AccidentCause3: Ignition of Spilled Fuel or Vapor
MachineryFailure: Ventilation
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 travelling south on Kennebec River when vessel exploded causing all four passengers to enter the water.  Two of vessel 1's passengers were transported to the hospital for severe burns.


BARDID: ME-2013-0034
Date: 2013-07-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: Muscongus Bay
NearestCityTown: Bremen
County: Lincoln
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Collision with recreational vessel
OtherAccidentEvent: Person struck by propeller
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 operated by operator 1 was towing a wake board. Vessel 1 struck a ledge and threw operator 1 of vessel 1 out of the vessel. Because of this, vessel 1 was unmanned and went out of control in a circle pattern. Vessel 1 then struck vessel 2 operated by injured 2/operator 2, and then struck vessel 3 operated by operator 3. Injured 1 tried to jump aboard vessel 1 to disable the vessel and while doing so the prop of vessel 1 struck both of his knee's and big toes. He did get vessel 1 disabled after getting injured and then all parties rallied together to get emergency care to both injured individuals.


BARDID: ME-2013-0035
Date: 2013-07-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:14:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: LONG P
NearestCityTown: Mount Vernon
County: KENNEBEC
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Victim fell off the tube as it was being pulled down the lake.  Victim had injures do to the impact with the water surface (Broken Leg)


BARDID: ME-2013-0045
Date: 2013-07-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:50:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: Ossipee Lake
NearestCityTown: Waterboro
County: YORK
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator 1 stated to me that Operator 2 (his girlfriend) had limited experience operating a jet ski.  He stated to me that he was almost stopped on the lake and she was traveling toward him.  She tried to turn to the right but could not avoid Vessel 1.  The two jet skis side swiped and she sustained broken ribs, a bleeding spleen and a punctured lung.  Neither operator was thrown from their respective jet skis.
 
I did not go to the scene so I do not know if alcohol was involved.


BARDID: ME-2013-0046
Date: 2013-08-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:50:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: cobbossee Lake
NearestCityTown: Winthrop
County: KENNEBEC
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling south on Cobbossee Lake in Winthrop, towing the victim on a inflatable tube. Operator reported two vessels traveling north came close to the boat, causing a large wake, which ejected the victim from the tube hitting the water.


BARDID: ME-2013-0047
Date: 2013-08-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: GREAT P
NearestCityTown: Belgrade
County: KENNEBEC
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
On August 3rd, 2013 at approximately 4:45PM I was in my state issued watercraft in the outlet of Great Pond in Belgrade.  I observed a boat traveling into the stream above headway speed I made contact with the operator, stated to me that there was a sick child on board and was bringing him to his vehicle so he could get him medical attention.  I followed the vessel through the channel to their vehicles that were parked off of Route 27 across from Day’s Store.  The family stated that they were bringing the child to the emergency room in Waterville.  

I attempted to call the hospital and advise them that Victim was on the way but was unable to get through.  Subject1 advised me that she is a registered nurse and checked the victim’s vitals; he was complaining that his head and neck hurt and that he felt nauseous.  Victim also vomited at least one time. Subject1 also stated that Victim’s pediatrician was called on the way to shore and notified of his injury.  

Operator then gave me an account of the events leading up to Victim falling ill.  He stated that his brother was operating the vessel at the time; Victim was being towed with his cousin behind the vessel on a tube.  Victim suddenly signaled them to stop, Tuber2 slowed down, and tuber2 fell off the tube.  They pulled Victim to the boat and discovered that he was injured.

I located Operator and asked him for his account of the events.  He stated that he had just begun pulling the two subjects on a two person tube that they had purchased earlier that day.  The water was choppy and the tube had passed in and out of the wake several times when Victim signaled for the boat to stop.  Tuber2 stated that he didn’t know initially that anything was wrong; Victim hadn’t been ejected from the tube so he was surprised to find he was injured.  

I asked operator if he had had any alcohol that day, he stated he had not, the only drink he had that day was a cup of coffee that morning.  I asked operator how long he had been operating boats and he said since he was 11 years old and felt very comfortable operating the families boat, ME 9993J, a 17 foot Crestliner with a 90 horsepower Mercury engine.  Before leaving the residence Operator reported to me that a family member had contacted him from the hospital to say that victim was feeling much better.

 I conducted a safety check of the vessel and found that it had all of the safety equipment required by State Law.  Victim was wearing a type III PFD that was in good serviceable condition at the time of injury.


BARDID: ME-2013-0048
Date: 2013-08-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: Great Pond
NearestCityTown: Belgrade
County: Kennebec
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel Traveling north parallel to Hoyt Island on Great Pond in Belgrade, towing single skier. Skier fell, injured back. Skier was transported to Maine General in Augusta, Maine.


BARDID: ME-2013-0049
Date: 2013-07-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:15:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: Casco Bay
NearestCityTown: Harpswell
County: Cumberland
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unseen water hazard
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel ran over a submerged lobster buoy. Damage rendered vessel inoperable and a tow was necessary.


BARDID: ME-2013-0050
Date: 2013-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sebago Lake
NearestCityTown: Standish
County: Cumberland
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Other
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: person struck by jet wash
RedactedNarrative:
subject was being dragged by the jet ski.  operator hit the throttle and the jet wash went inside victim's rectum perforating her bowels.


BARDID: ME-2013-0051
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-08-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:33:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: SABATTUS P
NearestCityTown: Sabattus
County: ANDROSCOGGIN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Fuel
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of watercraft was driving boat approximately 1/10 of a mile from boat launch when he noticed the stern/engine area of the boat on fire. The fire was put out by splashing pond water onto the flames. No one was injured as a result of the accident. Severe damage to the boat.  The cause of the fire was mechanical and appeared to be a bad fuel line.


BARDID: ME-2013-0055
Date: 2013-08-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:40:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: Saco Bay
NearestCityTown: Biddeford
County: York
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was experiencing engine problems when they tried to enter Biddeford Pool. Vessel 1 lost power just west of Wood Island and drifted onto Wood Island as a result.


BARDID: ME-2013-0056
Date: 2013-08-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:45:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: Portland harbor
NearestCityTown: Portland
County: Cumberland
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 encountered a wake.  The occupant in the bow of vessel 1 was lifted off his feet and fell face first onto the fiberglass decking in the bow.  Occupant of vessel 1 struck the forward deck of vessel 1 twice, fracturing his facial bones and nose.


BARDID: ME-2013-0057
Date: 2013-08-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:30:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: Portland Harbor
NearestCityTown: Falmouth
County: Cumberland
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was approaching the dock.  An occupant of vessel 1 jumped from vessel 1 with a line and lost his footing on the gunwale of vessel 1.  The occupant cleared the water, but struck the dock, face first instantly being knocked unconscious and broke his nose.


BARDID: ME-2013-0058
Date: 2013-08-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: MEGUNTICOOK L
NearestCityTown: Lincolnville
County: WALDO
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by propeller
RedactedNarrative:
Operator 1 was operating vessel 1 at high rate of speed. Victim 1 and witness 1 were standing in the bow when the operator 1 pulled back on the throttle to slow the boat down. Victim 1 went over the bow and the boat continued forward. Operator 1 put the boat in neutral as victim 1 went under the boat. 

Victim 1was hit by the boat, motor and propeller. Victim 1 was not wearing a life jacket. Victim 1 came to the surface of the water and was recovered by witness 1 and operator 1. 

Victim 1 had cuts to his left arm, left ear, left hand and back. x-rays showed that no bones were broken. Victim 1 was treated at Pen Bay hospital in Rockport.


BARDID: ME-2013-0059
Date: 2013-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: Penobscot Bay
NearestCityTown: North Haven
County: Knox
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Uscg added narrative: victim became injured after the vessel grounded.  Operator inattention was a cause


BARDID: ME-2013-0061
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-09-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:40:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: Casco Bay
NearestCityTown: Cape Elizabeth
County: Cumberland
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Fuel
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
Boat caught fire shortly after fueling while underway.Unknown component of fuel system leaked causing gasoline to ignite resulting in on board fire.;


BARDID: ME-2013-0062
Date: 2013-07-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:15:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: Dead River
NearestCityTown: West Forks
County: Somerset
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
Injured fell out of his inflatable kayak in Big Poplar Falls Rapid. While swimming back to his craft he hit a rock with his left shoulder and possibly dislocated it. Injured got back in his raft and eddied out at the bottom of the rapid. Operator was first to arrive on scene. Operator got injured in a raft and slinged his arm across his body. Operator proceeded the trip down stream and got injured out of the water and back to base ASAP. (Hawks Nest Area, West Forks ME) When injured showed up at the base (Three Rivers Whitewater) triage received him and re-slung his arm, checked CSM's and gave injured ice. Triage recommended that injured go to the hospital to get his shoulder evaluated due to the mechanism of injury.


BARDID: ME-2013-0066
Date: 2013-09-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: PENOBSCOT BAY
NearestCityTown: ST GEORGE
County: KNOX
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Weather
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: vessel struck by vessel equipm
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 STEAMING 20 KNOTS IN REPORTED 4-6 FOOT SEAS. VESSEL 1 ANCHOR BECAME DISLODGED FROM PULPIT AND RAN BENEATH THE VESSEL WHILE STEAMING, CAUSING DAMAGE TO STARBOARD SHAFT, PROPELLER AND RUDDER. VESSEL TOWED IN TO HARBOR BY GOOD SAMARITAN. NO INJURIES.


BARDID: ME-2013-0068
Date: 2013-08-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:45:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: GREEN L
NearestCityTown: Ellsworth
County: HANCOCK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was towing Victim 1 water skiing. When Victim crossed the wake of Vessel 1 during the act of normal skiing behavior victim's ski caught and twisted causing injury to right leg. Victim was wearing a type three PFD


BARDID: ME-2013-0073
Date: 2013-07-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:40:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: HEALD P
NearestCityTown: JACKMAN
County: SOMERSET
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
I was advised by dispatch that a wake boarder had been injured at Heald Pond in Moose River. I went the next morning and looked into the accident and was advised that VICTIM 1 was taken by Life Flight to Bangor for a leg injury. 

 I spoke with the boat OPERATOR A and he stated that VICTIM 1 was wake boarding and they came around the area of the dock. OPERATOR A said that VICTIM 1 was way out on the left side of the boat so he could make it to shore and let go of the road. OPERATOR A then said when he came into shore with the boat he observed blood in the water.
OPERATOR A stated that VICTIM 1 had tried to come into the dock and sit on it as he was traveling by it but had to much speed. This caused VICTIM 1 to flip over the dock with the wake board landing on the wood surface and hit two different tie downs “cleats” on the dock. One of the cleats caused a laceration to VICTIM 1 leg.


BARDID: ME-2013-0074
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-09-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLD STREAM P (UPPER
NearestCityTown: Burlington
County: PENOBSCOT
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 cruising on rough water and made left hand turn into own wake, knocking operator to floor.  Vessel 1 continued out of control in a circle running aground on shore, ejecting operator.


BARDID: ME-2013-5000
Date: 2013-08-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: Schoodic Lake
WaterConditions: choppy
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: moderate
Visibility: unkn
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
news media report indicated that three people capsized in their boat during a storm.  The individuals stayed with the boat and were recovered.  One was treated on scene for hypothermia and two others were transported to the hospital for treatment.


BARDID: ME-2013-5002
Date: 2013-11-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
State: ME
NameOfBodyOfWater: Millinocket Stream
WaterConditions: unknown
Wind: moderate
Visibility: unkn
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
according to a news article, two people in a canoe hit a rock and capsized.  The two became hypothermic.  Luckily, once one person's cell phone dried out, they were able to call for help.


BARDID: MI-2010-0002
Date: 2010-04-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:15:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Hawk Lake
NearestCityTown: Commerce Township
County: Oakland
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: IMPROPER LOADING
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 Operator/owner was attempting to paddle around Hawk Lake when his passenger (son) suddenly stood up in the canoe causing the vessel to capsize.  Passenger fell overboard and was attempting to get to the shoreline when he drowned in 11 feet of water.  
Operator  admits to not providing PFDs, and was ticketed for lack of PFDs. He was treated for hypothermia and shock.


BARDID: MI-2010-0003
Date: 2010-04-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:15:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Riverview City
County: Wayne
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vsl #1 was heading up river just north of Grosse Ile toll bridge and struck a lighted green buoy and damaged vessel.  Operator beached vessel on shore  without injury to self and good samaritan contacted the U.S. Coast Guard, who announced the report via FHF radio and Wayne Co. Sheriff Unit 717 responded.  Vessel was towed to Riverview Boat Launch by tow boat U.S. where it was loaded onto trailer.  Vessel had 3-foot long hole in hull.


BARDID: MI-2010-0005
Date: 2010-05-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:29:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Belleville Lake
NearestCityTown: Van Buren Township
County: Wayne
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was westbound on Belleville Lake near the Rawsonville Road bridge.  Vessel struck the south concrete support pillar under Rawsonville Road bridge.  Two injuries.  Alcohol related.


BARDID: MI-2010-0006
Date: 2010-05-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Corey Lake
NearestCityTown: Fabius Township
County: St. Joseph
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vsl #1 with 3 passengers was towing a skier through the narrow section of Corey Lake that connects the big lake to the little lake.  He turned to avoid a boat, Vsl #2, that was coming at him head on.  From his point of view, that boat was not operating counter clockwise in the little lake.  The turn brought him in shallow water, grounding the boat.  The lower unit was shattered.  Discription of other boat was a white ski boat with 8 white males on board.  No injuries on board of Vsl 1 and skier was not injured either.
No information about white ski boat and he occupants other than they were males.


BARDID: MI-2010-0007
Date: 2010-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Thumb Lake
NearestCityTown: Hudson Township
County: Charlevoix
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator Vessel #1 was cruising when he struck a wave and his feet came out from under him, causing him to strike his chin on the steering area of the PWC.  He needed 14 stitches.  There was no damage to the PWC.


BARDID: MI-2010-0008
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:55:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: South Manistique Lake
NearestCityTown: Portage Township
County: Mackinac
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Fuel
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vsl #1 explained that the boat had been winterized by a Marina and the day before did the "breakout", preparing the boat for use. Operator painted the boat, bought new rope and then launched it, started the motor without incident.  When Operator was driving away from the launch he heard an explosion from the motor compartment.  He lifted the lid, flames came out of the compartment and he heard a second explosion from beneath the floor.  Operator got the fire extinguisher and realized that he would not be able to control the fire.  The then exited the boat (with PFD on) and was towed back to the launch by another boater.  
Operator was without injury.  Vessel was total loss.  Portage Township Fire Department put out the fire.  Insurance Company paid for salvaging the boat.


BARDID: MI-2010-0009
Date: 2010-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:15:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Shavehead Lake
NearestCityTown: Porter Township
County: Cass
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hull Failure
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: SINKING
RedactedNarrative:
A leak occurred in port side of Vessel #1 (pontoon), causiong Vessel to overturn. There were no signs of vessel running aground.  Operator and 4 passengers were safe and unharmed.  Damage to pontoon $2000 because of leak and it sank.


BARDID: MI-2010-0010
Date: 2010-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Huron
NearestCityTown: Caseville Township
County: Huron
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was under operation when Operator (15) struck a wave, causing the young (8) victim/passenger to strike his chin on the handle bars of the PWC.  The victim was sitting in front of the Operator.  Operator was given a warning that he did not have his boating safety certificate.  Operator's father was given a citation for allowing the operationg  of his PWC without a boater safety certificate.  The young victim was treated at Schurer Hospital for lacerations.


BARDID: MI-2010-0011
Date: 2010-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:46:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Higgins Lake
NearestCityTown: Gerrish Township
County: Roscommon
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: PERSON STRUCK BY VESSEL
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 and Vessel #2 were heading to the south Higgins Lake State Park. Vessel #2 was ahead of Vessel #1.  Vessel #2 stopped and turned around to talk with operator of Vessel #1.  Vessel #1 was unable to stop and collided with Vessel #2.


BARDID: MI-2010-0012
Date: 2010-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:34:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Duck Lake
NearestCityTown: Clarence Township
County: Calhoun
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
Shortly after launching Vessel #1, the operator observed smoke coming from the engine compartment.  DNRE officer responded to the scene and there were no observable flames, so DNRE officer provided the Operator of Vsl #1 with his fire extinguisher.  After extinguishing the fire, and disconnecting the battery, DNRE officer had the Operator put his PFD on and towed Vsl #1 back to the public access site.


BARDID: MI-2010-0013
Date: 2010-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:15:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Bear Lake
NearestCityTown: Laketon Township
County: Muskegon
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was towing victim/injured on a wake board.  Victim tried to jump a wake but he clipped the wake with the front of his board, sending him face first into the water.  He was transported to Hackley Hospital  for head and neck injuries, and suffered whip lash.


BARDID: MI-2010-0014
Date: 2010-06-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:59:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake St. Clair
NearestCityTown: City of St. Clair Shores
County: Macomb
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vsl #1 was at cruising speed and heard a strange noise coming from the port engine.  He lifted the engine cover and a large amount of smoke poured out.  Operator made it to the mouth of Emerald City Harbor when fire personnel and sheriff boats arrived on scene.  Fire department reported the cause of fire/smoke was a burned oil line conecting to the trim tab.  Vessel was towed and removed from the water.  No injuries.


BARDID: MI-2010-0015
Date: 2010-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Bankson Lake
NearestCityTown: Porter Township
County: Van Buren
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Ignition of Spilled Fuel or Vapor
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vsl #1 was atempting to start the boat after refueling.  Victim #1 and Victim #2 were seated in the rear seats.  The boat continued to drift away from the dock.  Operator continued to attempt to start the boat.  The engine then exploded, sending flames out of the air vents directly towards Victim #1 and Victim #2.


BARDID: MI-2010-0016
Date: 2010-04-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:10:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: South Lake.
NearestCityTown: Woodstock Township
County: Lenawee
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Two adults and one child were canoeing on South Lake when a gust of wind capsized the canoe.  One adult and a child made it to shore.  The second adult/operator did not, and he drowned.


BARDID: MI-2010-0017
Date: 2010-06-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: White Lake
NearestCityTown: Highland Township
County: Oakland
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Witness (wife of owner Vsl #2) saw Operator Vsl #1 working on his boat.  Operator Vsl #1 was in the rear of the boat when the boat went out of control and began circling in the canal.  Witness was not sure her boat was struck until Operator Vsl #1 came over and told her.  Operator Vsl #1 told her he would pay for the repairs.  Husband of witness, owner Vsl #2, got 2 estimates but operator Vs. #1 will not return his calls.  I left 2 messages on 6/5/2010 but no answer or return calls.  Citation #W-522709 was given to Operator Vsl #1 for "Fail to operator in a careful /prudent manner."


BARDID: MI-2010-0018
Date: 2010-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:48:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: St. Clair River
NearestCityTown: Clay Township
County: St. Clair
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vsl #1 collided with a fixed object.  Victim #1, believed to be the operator, appeared intoxicated and suffered a bleeding head wound.  Victim #2 was apparently thrown from the vessel and was not located until some time later.  There is no information, name, or address from either the operator or the passenger.
This accident was reported by a witness several hours later.  (It seems there was no contact with the occupants of the vessel.)


BARDID: MI-2010-0019
Date: 2010-06-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Diamond Lake
NearestCityTown: Lagrange Township
County: Cass
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #2 (PWC) was traveling towards Vessel #1 at approximately 25-30 mph, turned and hit the accelerator, smashing Vessel #1, causing damage to starboard side railing of Vessel #1.


BARDID: MI-2010-0020
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:15:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Big Portage Lake
NearestCityTown: Putnam Township
County: Livingston
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
Operator started vessel and reversed vessel out of the boat launch.  Operator stated that the vessel ran for approximately five minutes when the engine compartment exploded, blowing the engine cover off.  The operator saw flames and jumped overboard into the water.  o\Operator then tried to put out the fire from the water with a fire extinguisher.  Putnam Twp. Fire Department responded and put out the fire.  There were no injuries.

I called the operator/owner on 10/20/2010.  He stated that he had the blower running for 10 minutes prior to that.  He did not smell gas, until the very last moment.  The fire captain could not explain it either.  He said he had a thought that maybe one of the gas hoses had come loose and that's why it was so sudden.  He also mentioned he has a lot of experience, is in the military (navy) and knows what he is doing.  He does not really know what happened, but suspects a gas hose came loose, but is not sure.


BARDID: MI-2010-0021
Date: 2010-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Grand River
NearestCityTown: City of Grand Haven
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 followed close behind Vessel #2 up river.  Vessel #2 slowed, due to wave in river.  Vessel #1 unable to slow in time and struck Vessel #2.
Information was not taken at scene but several hours later.


BARDID: MI-2010-0022
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:33:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Grand River
NearestCityTown: Crockery Township
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was at high speed, eastbound on the Grand River.  After passing the 144th Street boat launch, Vessel #1 began to hug the northern shore.  The vessel then impacted a group of rocks. Operator died. Sister of operator transported to Hackley Hospital, in Muskegon then to Butterworth in Ludington.  Other 3 passengers were transported to Hackley Hospital in Muskegon.  Vessel was totaled.


BARDID: MI-2010-0023
Date: 2010-06-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:55:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Michigan
NearestCityTown: City of St. Joseph
County: Berrien
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 and #2 were on Lake Michigan when, according to all operators and witnesses interviewed, Vsl #2 was at sail on starboard side.  Vsl #1 attempted to cross the path of Vsl #2 while approaching head-on from Vsl #2's port to starboard side.  Vsl #2, feeling a collision was immenent made a port turn.  Vsl #1 also made a port turn to avoid collision.  At that time both operators atempted starboard turns to avoid collision but impacted.  Vsl #2's bow striking Vsl's #1 starboard rail. 
Vsl #2's Operator contacted the Coast Guard to report the accident. That night, sheriff's office interviewed both operators and witnesses via phone and photogaphed vessels the following day.

Deputy found that even though both operators had over 500 hours experience with their boats, and had boat instruction from the U.S. Power Squadron, that the cause of this accident was "inexperience" of both operators.

An addendum was added to this report on July 17 by Operator of Vessel #1 and sent to the Sheriff Office.  It was agreed to by officer and forwarded to me.  It said: During no time in this incident did Vsl #2 hail "Starboard" as would be customary when two sailboats on opposite tacks approach each other.  Also, Vsl #2 never maintained course to permit an effective alternate route for Vsl #1, the "give-way" boat.
Here is the addendum:
Vsl #1 was on port tack and Vsl #2 on starboard tack. At the time Vsl #1 saw Vsl #2, the boats were at least 1/4 mile apart.  Both boats were sailing upwind slightly at an angle of about 130 degrees to each other.  Vsl #1 altered its course to a close hauled angle (pointing into the wind as high as possible) to asure crossing in front of Vsl #2.  Had both boats maintained their headings, it is estimated that Vsl #1 would have crossed 200-250 feet in front of Vsl #2.  Whle Vsl #1 maintained this sailing angle and heading, Vsl #2 altered its course higher into the wind.  It is estimated that Vsl #2 altered its course by at least 15-20 degrees to keep clear and avoid a potential collision.  During Vessel #1's turn, Vsl #2 turned to port by about the same amount.  This resulted in both boats still on a collision course.  When the boats were about 70-100 feet apart, Vsl #1 turned aggressivey to port.  Vsl #2 turned to starboard, a collision course.  Vsl #2 continued though the starboard turn.  Vsl #1 continued turning to port until head-to-head (straight into the wind) while /vsl #2 turned to port and squarely (T-boned) into the forward section of Vsl #1.


BARDID: MI-2010-0024
Date: 2010-06-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:46:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Michigan
NearestCityTown: Bliss Township
County: Emmet
WaterConditions: Very Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operators  (16 and 14) of Vsl #1 and Vsl #2 kayaks, along with 3 other kayaks, attempted to go out into Straits of Mackinac area shipping channel, north of Wilderness State Park to see the Mackinaw Bridge.  When they rounded the point east of Cecil Bay, the wind and high seas took them east in the channel.  Three kayaks made it to shore.  Vsl #1 and Vsl #2 kayaks both capsized.  They called their parents on a cell phone and parents called 911.  Rescue personnel found Operators off shore of the Headlands.  One subject had body temperature 84 degrees F.  The other 90 degrees F.  Both subjects alive, treated at Straits Area Hospital in St. Ignace for hypothermia, and returned to parents' custody. this accident report covers vessel1


BARDID: MI-2010-00241
Date: 2010-06-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:46:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Michigan
NearestCityTown: Bliss Township
County: Emmet
WaterConditions: Very Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operators  (16 and 14) of Vsl #1 and Vsl #2 kayaks, along with 3 other kayaks, attempted to go out into Straits of Mackinac area shipping channel, north of Wilderness State Park to see the Mackinaw Bridge.  When they rounded the point east of Cecil Bay, the wind and high seas took them east in the channel.  Three kayaks made it to shore.  Vsl #1 and Vsl #2 kayaks both capsized.  They called their parents on a cell phone and parents called 911.  Rescue personnel found Operators off shore of the Headlands.  One subject had body temperature 84 degrees F.  The other 90 degrees F.  Both subjects alive, treated at Straits Area Hospital in St. Ignace for hypothermia, and returned to parents' custody. this accident report covers v2.


BARDID: MI-2010-0025
Date: 2010-06-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:35:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: St. Joseph River
NearestCityTown: Lockport Township
County: St. Joseph
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
Victim/Operator was test driving Vsl #1.  His boat was later seen going in circles without Victim/Operator on board.  Subsequent search of river in this area by divers located victim's body in same location, shortly after 8:00 a.m. the following day.  Victim had head lacerations from acident and appears to have fallen overboard for un-known reason while vessel was under power.


BARDID: MI-2010-0026
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-04-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:06:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Michigan
NearestCityTown: City of Bridgman
County: Berrien
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Officers were dispatched and found kayaker in trouble about 200 yards off shore and drifting north.  Officers requested USCG and Fire Dept. to respond.  Victim's mother was on shore/beach and stated her son had gone kayaking without life jacket and kayak had turned over, and son had been in water for about half an hour. Water was about 46 degrees.  Based on that, Chief Post from the police dept. decided to try rescue victim since he had some kayaking experience.  Mother of victim got him a life jacket and Chief Post went out in victim's second kayak. 
As he approached victim, he was half in his kayak and half in the water, only wearing a swim suit.  Victim stated he could not hang on any longer.  The Chief handed him a PFD and told him to hang onto the back of the Chief's kayak.  At that time they were 1/4 mile out from the beach. When the Chief began paddling to the beach he had difficulty making headway due to victim's drag.  
Victim began to lose dexterity due to teh cold and was getting ready to let go when the USCG finally arrived and pulled victim out of the water.
Victim was transported by USCG to Weko Beach from where he was transported by Medic for Hypothermia.


BARDID: MI-2010-0027
Date: 2010-04-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Michigan
NearestCityTown: City of Petoskey
County: Emmet
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Officers were notified of two overdue canoeists by father of one of the canoeist.  He stated that he believed they were going to be wearing wetsuits and life jackets.  He also stated that his son and his friend (only 2 occupants of the canoe) has recently gotten some paragliding or parasailing type equipment, which he described as a kite like instrument, and which the two were going to attempt to use with the canoe.
After contacting friends and family without result, a request for assistance from Harbor Springs Police Department Marine Unit, Emmet County Marine Unit and Emmet County Search and Rescue air boat were requested.  Also assisting was the Michigan state Police and Allied EMS personnel and Little Traverse Bay Band of Ottawa Indians Tribal Police Department., plus the Readmond Friendship fire department, as well as the Charlevoix County Marine Units.   The two canoeists did not have cell phones.
All of the previously mentioned agencies searched their respective shoreline, marinas, and parks with no success.  the US Coast Guard took over command of the boat crews searching in a grid pattern.  The USCG located a piece of debris which was described as a half foot paddle.  Later on USCG advised that they had located the aluminum canoe, overturned and submerged in the Bay. 
 Shortly after that, they recovered the first victim in the water and once on their boat, started CPR.   That victim was transported to Petoskey marina, turned over to Petoskey Police, and Allied EMS staff.  Victim was unconscious with no pulse and no respirations.  Victim was declared deceased by emergency physician, at the Nothern Michigan Hospital.
About 2 hours later, USCG recovered the second victim in the waters of the Bay.  Victim was also found unconscious with no pulse or respirations. USCG started CPR, turned victim over to Petoskey Public Safety, and Allied EMS who transferred victim #2 to Northern Michigan Hospital where he was also declared deceased by the atending emergency physician.
Families were notified.
It should be noted that both victims were observed to be wearing wetsuits and life jackets.  Officers noted that the victims had street clothes on over the wetsuits and life jackets on the exterior.


BARDID: MI-2010-0028
Date: 2010-06-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:58:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Huron
NearestCityTown: Caseville Township
County: Huron
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator/victim was driving his PWC when he hit a wave on teh side of the vessel, causing him to be thrown off.  He had a laceration to his left knee cap and stitches were applied.


BARDID: MI-2010-0029
Date: 2010-06-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:00:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake St. Clair
NearestCityTown: City of St. Clair Shores
County: Macomb
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
Owner of Vsl #1 stated his boat was docked outside of Jack's Restaurant, in the canal.  An unknown subject operating a white Powerquest throttled the vessel up to or near full power.  The resulting wake smashed the complainants boat against the dock wall, resulting in the listed damages.  Operator of Vsl #2 fled the scene.  No information about operator Vsl #2 only that he drove a white powerquest.


BARDID: MI-2010-0030
Date: 2010-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:25:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Silver Lake
NearestCityTown: Golden Township
County: Oceana
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Ooperator fell off his PWC and struck himself in the head with his knee.  Another boater came to his aid.  He had a head injury and laceration and was treated at a local hospital and released. 
(report shows 3 people on board but no information about 3rd passenger.)


BARDID: MI-2010-0031
Date: 2010-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Upper Silver Lake
NearestCityTown: Golden Township
County: Oceana
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was on the north end of Upper Silver Lake and was making a turn to the left when it struck a wake and capsized.  Victim #1 received a neck strain injury while bracing for impact with the water.  Victim #2 hit her left wrist and side on the vessel.  both victims were treated and released for their injuries.  Vessel was not damaged.


BARDID: MI-2010-0032
Date: 2010-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:49:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Michigan
NearestCityTown: Claybanks Township
County: Oceana
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was operating a quarter of a mile off shore in Lake Michigan.  The Operator struck a wave, and fell off the PWC.  The Operator injujred his tail bone in the fall (broken), but was unsure what his body struck.  There was damage to the bow bumper of the PWC.  The passenger was uninjured and did not see what the Operator's body struck in his fall.


BARDID: MI-2010-0033
Date: 2010-06-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:45:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Big Crooked Lake
NearestCityTown: Keeler Township
County: Van Buren
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentEvent1: Other
AccidentEvent2: CAPSIZING
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
OtherAccidentEvent: vsl strikes other vsl tow rope
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #2 was driving behind Vessel #1.  Vsl #1 was not moving and was bringing in a ski rope.  Vessel #2 drove over the ski rope of Vsl #1.  This pulled the rope tight and capsized Vsl #1.  The ski rope was tied up in the propeller of Vsl #2.  Vsl #1's motor flooded, causing damage.  This accident was reported about 2 weeks after it occurred.  Both operators were from Illinois.  No injuries.


BARDID: MI-2010-0034
Date: 2010-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:49:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Charlevoix
NearestCityTown: Eveline Township
County: Charlevoix
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #2 created large wake that pushed Vessel #1  and #3 at dock forward in their lifts.  Operator Vsl #2 is moving vessel to Boyne City,  and is a resident of Gross Pointe.  He was warned for failure to control wake, and failure to operate in a careful manner. Damage to Vessel #1 and  dock damage.  No information or damage to Vessel #3 (sailboat) also owned by Operator of Vessel #1


BARDID: MI-2010-0035
Date: 2010-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Michigan
NearestCityTown: City of Grand Haven
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Hull Failure
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was about 1 1/2 miles out in Lake Michigan when it began to take on water.  Operator was able to get vessel back to wharf marina. Engine compartment was completely flooded with water causing electrical to not work and engine to stop running.  (The accident report does not give a cause, it could be faulty equipment, of Hull failure, but it was not known).


BARDID: MI-2010-0036
Date: 2010-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Van Norman Lake
NearestCityTown: Independence Township
County: Oakland
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
(Both PWCs were operated by very young, 11 and 12, operators and did not have enough experience, nor any boating safety certificates.)
Operator of Vessel #1 turned suddenly adn struck Vessel #2 on the portside.  Damage to both vessels over $2000.  Both operators treated for neck sprain/strain and head contusion at Royal Oak Beaumont Hospital.


BARDID: MI-2010-0037
Date: 2010-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 02:15:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Charlevoix
NearestCityTown: Eveline Township
County: Charlevoix
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel #2 was traveling through the Narrows of Ironton and struck a dock, causing the vessel to get airborne and travel over Vessel #1 that was stationed at the dock, causing severe damage to Vessel #1 and dock.


BARDID: MI-2010-0038
Date: 2010-07-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:08:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Macatawa
NearestCityTown: Park Township
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel #1, while operating on Lake Macatawa, smelled smoke.  When he looked behind, he saw smoke was coming from the engine compartment.  He shut off the engine, grabbed a fire extinguisher and sprayed it in the direction of the smoke.  Damage to engine $2000.


BARDID: MI-2010-0039
Date: 2010-07-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:02:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sanford Lake
NearestCityTown: Edenville Township
County: Midland
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was driving along shoreline and drove into boat hoist, boat and dock.  Two people injured in Vessel #1.  Driver was cited for careless boating #501-251637.


BARDID: MI-2010-0040
Date: 2010-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Rose Lake
NearestCityTown: Ovid Township
County: Branch
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: PERSON STRUCK BY VESSEL
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel #1 was sitting on his PWC near the swim area on Rose Lake.  He was talking with someone who was in the swim area.  While operator of Vsl #1 ws sitting there, operator of Vsl #2 came up to him and hit the PWC with the bow of this PWC.  The impact damaged Vsl #1 on the port side as well as hitting operator of Vsl #1 in the lower left leg and knocking him off Vsl #1.  Operator of Vsl #2 assisted Operator of Vsl #1 in reboarding Vsl #1 and helping him home.  Operator of Vsl #2 then advised his parents, who then advised parents of operator Vsl #1 about the accident.  victim went to the
hospital to have his injuries checked out.  Operator Vsl #1 had a stress fracture in his lower leg.  Both operators took the on-line boating course in Ohio.  Operator of Vessel #2 was cited for Reckless Operation of the PWC.


BARDID: MI-2010-0041
Date: 2010-06-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Messenger Lake
NearestCityTown: Coldwater Township
County: Branch
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel #1 stated they just unloaded the boat from the trailer and took the boat out for a test drive around the lake.  Operator of Vsl #1 stated he told passenger to sit in the boat and not on the gunwale.  Other passenger sat in the bow, and one behind the operator.  When they were across the lake, passenger/victim sat on the gunwale.  Operator stated the boat jerked to the left and passenger/victim fell out of the boat.  Operator Vsl #1 stated he then shut off the motor of the boat.  He stated that somehow passenger's shirt ended up wrapped around the propeller but was not sure how it got there.  He also stated it must have blown out of the boat.
In contacting mother of victim, she stated that victim had surgery and was doing better.  She stated victim had extensive injuries to her shoulder blade, collar bone, and scapula.  She also had injuries to her spine.  She also stated that the surgeon indicated that victim was hit by the propeller of the boat (Vessel #1).


BARDID: MI-2010-0042
Date: 2010-05-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:14:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Muskegon Lake
NearestCityTown: City of Muskegon
County: Muskegon
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Hull Failure
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
Officers responded to a boat accident and found boat sitting on bottom with just top of front window showing.  The boat had taken on water and sank in approximately 3 feet of water.  One male and one female were rescued from sitting in the water, hanging on to the boat, brought to Marina and transported to hospital .  Female was treated for hypothermia.  Victims' names unknown.
This was a Muskegon City Public Safety Police report and no more information is available.


BARDID: MI-2010-0043
Date: 2010-04-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Saginaw Bay
NearestCityTown: Akron Township
County: Tuscola
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Victim/Operator (Age 27) had bought a new canoe in 2010 and had no PFDs on board (according to his family). He intended to go fishing with a friend, but ended up going alone, because friend could not go.  That was 4/14/2010.pm.    It was custom in the family that they would never be out on the water in the dark and return at end of day/dusk.  When he did not return, wife of victim reported him as missing.  A search was started, with US Coast Guard, CarolPolice, Tuscola Co. Sheriff Dept., and other family members who took their own boats to search the area.
The capsized kayak was found at 1:10 a.m the next day by the USCG.  A piece of clothing from victim was found on 4/23/2010 at noon.  Victim's vehicle was checked and alcohol was found in truck:  Empty bottle  of 16.oz Seagram 7 and half empty beercan in cupholder, and empty one in net of seat.  
Victim was found floating face down in one foot of water near the shore line on 4/27/2010.
Autopsy results showed the cause of death to be acidental drowning.
No witnesses were present.  It is assumed that kayak capsized, victim fell overboard and drowned.
The lab report showd .08 grams alcohol per 100 ml of blood and .10 grans alcohol per 100 ml urine.

Another report came in 7/22, which describes it as follows:
Victim/Operator purchased a kayak, consumed alcohol, and went fishing by himslef.  At some point, he fell overboard and drowned.
None to witness drowning.


BARDID: MI-2010-0044
Date: 2010-05-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:44:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Kilpatrick
NearestCityTown: Woodland Township
County: Barry
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Improper Loading
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
Witnesses stated that victim was alone in canoe and appeared to be fishing.  At one point victim stood up to untangle fishing lines and fell overboard, was floundering and calling for help.  Other people nearby also started running toward victim to help and one witness called 911.  Victim could not swim, nor had PFD on.  Victim went under water shortly after falling in and drowned.


BARDID: MI-2010-0045
Date: 2010-06-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:20:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Wamplers Lake
NearestCityTown: Cambridge Township
County: Lenawee
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel #1 stated he had just had the vessel checked out by a Marina and launched the boat.  They were cruising across the lake when he started to smell something burning.  He slowed to a stop at the northwest end of the lake.  When stopped, he could smell an electrical smell at the rear of his vessel.  When he opened the engine compartment smoke and heat rolled out and he could hear a crackling noise.  He immediately used 2 of his fire extinguishers to put out the electrical fire in the engine compartment.  This did not totally put it out.  Two other boats nearby assisted by lending their extinguishers to put out the fire.  He was then towed to the public access by another vessel, where firefighters ensured the fire was out.  No injuries, damage little over $2000.


BARDID: MI-2010-0046
Date: 2010-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Tawas Lake.
NearestCityTown: East Tawas City
County: Iosco
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: IMPROPER LOOKOUT
AccidentCause3: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Governmental Vessel
AccidentEvent2: PERSON STRUCK BY VESSEL
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel #1 stated he was following the shoreline and saw operator of Vessel #2.  Operator Vsl #1 assumed that Operator Vsl #2 saw him and was going to get out of the way.  However, instead Operator of Vsl #2 turned into him.  
Operator of Vessel #2 stated that Operator Vsl #1 was towing a tuber and did not have a spotter, and continued looking back, and ran in front of him.


BARDID: MI-2010-0047
Date: 2010-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:10:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Murray Lake
NearestCityTown: Vergennes Township
County: Kent
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was adrift (idling in neutral) with witness' boat next to it.  Operator of both vessels were in conversation.  Victim/passenger was standing in walkway in center of vessel, immediately to left of operator.  Operator Vessel #1 accellerated vessel forward.  Victim fell backward, striking engine cowling behind her (inboard).


BARDID: MI-2010-0049
Date: 2010-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:45:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Torch Lake
NearestCityTown: Clearwater Township
County: Kalkaska
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel #1 was driving his PWC with passenger on back.  Operator and passenger hit a waving, causing both to fall from the PWC.  The front of passenger's head collided into teh back of operator's head.  Both were treated adn released from Kalakska Memorial Health Center.


BARDID: MI-2010-0050
Date: 2010-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Dead River Basin
NearestCityTown: Ishpeming Township
County: Marquette
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Victim (12) was passenger on large tube, being pulled by Vessel #1.  Vessel struck a large wave, causing the tube to go airborne.  Victim struck her nose to her knee causing a nasal fracture.


BARDID: MI-2010-0051
Date: 2010-07-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:45:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Leelanau
NearestCityTown: Leland City
County: Leelanau
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Sharp Turn
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Operator pulling tube, swung to push tube to outside wake.  Victim fell off tube and received strain to upper body.  Victim was treated at Munson Hospital.


BARDID: MI-2010-0052
Date: 2010-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:48:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake St. Clair
NearestCityTown: St. Clair Shores
County: Macomb
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent3: FLOODING/SWAMPING
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel #2 stated that he was heading south at approximately 20 mph.  Waters were calm, and he had his navigation lights on.  He stated that Vessel #1 was traveling west at approximately 50 mph and struck the port/aft side of his boat.  Operator of Vessel #2 relayed a mayday distress call on his radio.  Vessel #1 sank fast and Vessel #2 stayed afloat for a short period of time.  
Marine one towing was able to get the nine victims our of the water, and transport all victims to the St. Clair Shores USCG station.  Operator of Vessel #2 stated he had consumed a few beers and he consented to go to the hospital where blood draw was completed.
Most passengers were also taken to the St. Johns Detroit hospital.

When officers went back to the scene and when sheriff dive team arrived, they recovered the submerged body. It was transported to the USCG station and then turned over to the medical examiner of the hospital.  Both boats were salvaged and secured at the St. Clair Marine Salvage.


BARDID: MI-2010-0060
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:53:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Torch Lake
NearestCityTown: Torch Lake Township
County: Antrim
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
Officer was sent to boat fire approximately in middle of Torch Lake. Upon arrival officer saw boat fully engulfed in flames, floating in middle of Torch Lake.  Operator stated that he had just put boat in water and drove it to middle of lake, when he noticed black smoke coming from the engine compartment.  He stopped the boat, operned the engine cover, and fire spread.  Operator and owner jumped into water with PFDs on. The were picked up by officer.  Toch Lake Township and Central Lake Fire Departments extinguised fire.  The boat was taken out of water by Torch River Marine.  Boat was totalled.  No injuries.


BARDID: MI-2010-0061
Date: 2010-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Michigamme Lake
NearestCityTown: Michigamme Township
County: Marquette
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
Injured person was riding passenger on PWC and was falling off.  While trying to hold on, she tore muscles in her left arm.


BARDID: MI-2010-0062
Date: 2010-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Black River
NearestCityTown: City of South Haven
County: Van Buren
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 attempted to make a turn in the Black River and was caught by strong current.  His aft struck and inflicted damage to a 20' Proline in dock #22.  The is damage to teh propeller of the outboard motor and to the steering system.


BARDID: MI-2010-0063
Date: 2010-07-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:55:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Houghton Lake
NearestCityTown: Markey Township
County: Roscommon
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vsl #1 (PWC) was jumping waves.  While doing so, he seperated up from the PWC, and when he came back down he hit his PWC and broke his ankle.


BARDID: MI-2010-0065
Date: 2010-07-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:58:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Charlevoix
NearestCityTown: Lake Charlevoix
County: Charlevoix
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 operator and passenger were cruising when they struck a wave, throwing both operator and his passenger off the PWC, injuring passenger's arm and shoulder.  Operator extimated they were traveling about 25 mph, passenger estimated 40-50 mph.  The wave was not caused by another vessel but was natural condition of the water. Passenger was transported to hospital for broken bones and dislocation of shoulder.
(I think he was going a little too fast and the wave caused a problem, it was cloudy weather and choppy water.)


BARDID: MI-2010-0066
Date: 2010-07-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:40:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Blue Lake
NearestCityTown: Blue Lake Township
County: Muskegon
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: PERSON STRUCK BY VESSEL
RedactedNarrative:
Witness saw Vessel #1 in water with the hood of his PWC up.  After making contact, operator asked for help due to his leg being injured.  Operator Vessel #1 stated that his PWC had been run over by his friend's PWC.  Vessel #1's steering column was broken and there was damage to the hood.
Operator of Vessel #2 later stated that he had water in his eyes and did not see Vessel #1.  Operator of Vessel #1 was taken to the hospital, but his leg bones were not broken, he was treated for cuts and pain.


BARDID: MI-2010-0067
Date: 2010-07-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:31:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Burt Lake
NearestCityTown: Tuscarora Township
County: Cheboygan
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentCause3: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #2 was traveling westbound and had began slowing to make a turn to approach dock.  Operator of Vessel #1 said he turned in behind Vessel #2 so he could jump his wake.  Vessel #1 was overtaking Vessel #2 quickly.  Vessel #2 tried to accelerate away from Vessel #1 to avoid impact.  Vessel #1 impacted the rear of Vessel #2 riding up on top of Vessel #2 all the way to the steering column of Vessel #2.  Vessel #1 then slid off Vessel #2 because of Vessel #2's acceleration.  Vessel #1 was pulling a tube with two riders at the time of the incident.

Note:  Marine Chief wrote a note with this accident saying: "Officer did not issue a citation for unknown reason(s).  But several violations present at time of accident."


BARDID: MI-2010-0068
Date: 2010-07-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Indian River
NearestCityTown: Koehler Township
County: Cheboygan
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was headed eastbound towards day marker 39A during a sanctioned race when the operator of Vessel #1 struck the day marker, causing him to fly from his vessel into the water.  Bystanders helped Operator from the water and took him to the landings where he was transported to Cheboygan Memorial Hospital by ambulance Alpha 4 and was evaluated and later released.  The collision caused the steering wheel of the vessl to bend and put holes where the seat was and on the starboard stern.


BARDID: MI-2010-0069
Date: 2010-07-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:05:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Crooked Lake
NearestCityTown: Springvale Township
County: Emmet
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: IMPROPER LOOKOUT
AccidentCause3: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: PERSON STRUCK BY VESSEL
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 and Vessel #2 were engaged in racing, when Vsl #1 (on the portside of Vsl #2) went ahead of Vsl #2, made a quick turn to the right, came around and the two PWCs struck head on.  Vsl #2 struck Vsl #1 on the starboard bow, striking the operator of Vsl #1 in the frontal area (head included), sending all occupants of each vessel into the water.  Occupants of Vsl #2 rendered assistance to the victim and took him to shore where EMS and others would treat him.  Massive head injury. Victim was transported to Northern Michigan Regional Hospital in Petoskey.


BARDID: MI-2010-0070
Date: 2010-06-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:12:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Huron River
NearestCityTown: Milford Township
County: Oakland
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator/victim was operating a one-person kayak.  He had just put kayak in water after portaging at dam.   Operator began paddling toward turbulent waters at base of dam - marked with signs "Danger-keep out".  He went over the dam and went under water for a while. When he surfaced, he was found by friends unconscious/not breathing.  They were able to get him to a concrete platform and CPR performed until paramedics arrived.  Victim breating on his own in hospital, but still unconscious.  Victim had headwound also.  According to girlfriend, victim had one beer, and she forced him to drink it, since he hardly drinks (she herself had 4). He was taken to Huron Sinai Hospital in Commerce Township and later to Detroit Receiving Hospital.  He was not wearing a PFD (pictures in a camera later showed) when he was paddling in his kayak.

Operator of kayak was young and inexperienced.  He was negligent by going in turbulant waters that was clearly marked as dangerous. and without a PFD.  His kayak capsized and he fell  in turbulant water and went under water.  No information was given about the head injuries, if they were serious or not.


BARDID: MI-2010-0071
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-05-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:13:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Saginaw Bay
NearestCityTown: Akron Township
County: Bay
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Person Departed Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
RedactedNarrative:
Operator and passenger were fishing about a mile off Fish Point, north of Sebewaing when their propeller became entangled.  Owner/Operator of vessel went overboard to clear teh propeller, but the boat swamped.  Passenger also ended up in the water and neither could get back on board because the vessel drifted away from them.  Passenger was able to hold on to vessel and was picked up after 16 hours in frigid 54F water after a good samaritan heard him yell for help.  He was transported to the hospital immediately and treated for hypothermia.  Owner/Operator drowned and was found by other fishermen later that day.  Both men were wearing their PFD.


BARDID: MI-2010-0072
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Eagle Lake
NearestCityTown: Ontwa Township
County: Cass
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: PERSON STRUCK BY VESSEL
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #2, with 9 people on board, was approximately 300-400 from shore, traveling at a slightly faster than no-wake speed, which was accepted parameters as he was not too close to shore.  Vessel #2 was was hit broad side on the starboard side by a PWC, and two passengers on Vessel #2 were injured. Vessel #2 was damaged and total loss.
Vessl #1 (PWC), with passenger, was operating at a high rate of speed while the operator  and passenger were sitting backwards and steering and operating it facing the wrong direction.  No one was injured on Vessel #1. Vessel #1 was damaged to hull and bow for $3000.
Two witnesses saw Vessel #1 operating backwards at a high rate of speed.
Operator and passenger of Vessel #1 were both cited for not having a boating safety certificate, and operator was cited for reckless operation and failure to render assistance at the scene of the accident.
No alcohol or drugs were in volved.


BARDID: MI-2010-0073
Date: 2010-08-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Halfmoon Lake
NearestCityTown: Dexter Township
County: Washtenaw
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Both vessels headed westbound from the beach end of the lake.  Vessel #1 headed and on the starboard side of Vessel #2.  Vessel #1 turned to port and did not see Vessel #2 until too late. Vessel #2  hit  Vessel #1 and  knocked both occupants off into the water.  No injuries.  Vessel #2 stopped and assisted Vessel #1, and also towed Vessel #1 to boat launch.  Both operators were not paying attention and both were cooperative and exchanged information.  Vessel #1 had insurance.


BARDID: MI-2010-0074
Date: 2010-07-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:30:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake St. Clair
NearestCityTown: Clay Township
County: St. Clair
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was too close to hoist, while cruising.  Vessel #1 hit hoist and it ripped open inflated pontoon (Vessel #1).


BARDID: MI-2010-0075
Date: 2010-08-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:40:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Hardy Pond
NearestCityTown: Big Prairie Township
County: Newaygo
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: People on Gunwale, Bow, or Transom
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was traveling at a slow speed, southbound Hardy Pond, 1/2 mile south of the Big Bend Launch.  The victim (8 y/o) was dangling his legs over the front of the vessel while it was in motion and apparently fell in the water.  The victim struck the propeller, causing the injury.  No one on the boat saw the victim fall in.  A thud was heard under the boat.  Witness #2 was sitting beside the victim but did not see him fall in.
The victim/boy and 8 family members were all on the boat. Family members removed him from the water and proceeded toward the park while calling 911.  Rescue workers at the launch were not able to revive him.


BARDID: MI-2010-0076
Date: 2010-08-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:10:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Crooked Lake
NearestCityTown: Village of Lake
County: Clare
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Owner of Vessel #1 was at house eating lunch when she heard a loud crash.  She walked to the lake to find a PWC had crashed into her pontoon which was docked at the time.  Operator of PWC was 16 years old, stated he had taken boaters safety course and was driving with a 35-year old passenger at the time.  Operator of PWC was driving within 10 feet of toehr boats and docks and was very inexperienced at operating the PWC, along with not paying attetnion, looked up too late and hit the parked pontoon (Vessel #1).  No injuries to persons were visable or reported.  Owner of Vessel #1 stated over the phone on 8/16/2010 that her pontoon had $3578.19 damage.  Damage to Vessel #2 was approximately $500.


BARDID: MI-2010-0077
Date: 2010-08-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:29:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Devils Lake
NearestCityTown: City of Manitou Beach
County: Lenawee
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: PERSON STRUCK BY VESSEL
RedactedNarrative:
Witness on shore, sitting on his deck, saw Vessel #1 traveling north and it came across the wake of Vessel #2.  When Vessel #1 hit wake, passenger of Vsl #1 was thrown off into the air.  When passenger of Vsl #1 came back down, he was hit by Vessel #2, turning him over.
Witness on shore told his wife to call 911.
Another vessel nearby that was towing a tuber saw accident as well.  Tuber got out to swim toward victim, who was unconscious and bleeding  down his head and mouth area.  Operator of Vessel #1, and Operator of boat that was towing the tuber, both helped to get victim in boat to bring him to dock where fire personnel rendered medical attation to victim and transported him to St. Vincents Hospital.


BARDID: MI-2010-0078
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-08-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:27:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake St. Clair
NearestCityTown: Clay Township
County: St. Clair
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: HAZARDOUS WATERS
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was heading west from the Clinton River, when it hit a large wave and damaging the portside of the boat.  Extensive damage: Vessel was totaled.


BARDID: MI-2010-0079
Date: 2010-07-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:50:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Grass Lake
NearestCityTown: Grass Lake Village
County: Jackson
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #2 collided with Vessel #1.  Vessel #1 reacted to wake and spun sideways.  Vessel #2 was unable to react and ran over Vessel #1.  The operator of Vessel #1 was transported by on-scene medical personel, Jackson Community Ambulance, to the University of Michigan Ann Arbor hospital for an amputated left big toe.
Both vessel were in a race from the Michigan Hydroplane Racing Association and American Powerboat Association, an authorized racing event.


BARDID: MI-2010-0080
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-07-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Huron
NearestCityTown: Harrisville Township
County: Alcona
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: EXCESSIVE SPEED
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel #1 stated he was going too fast when he crested a wave.  His knees and the PWC him in the face.  Operator injured his shoulder and required stitches to his face.


BARDID: MI-2010-0081
Date: 2010-06-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:25:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Posey Lake
NearestCityTown: Hudson Township
County: Lenawee
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel #1 just finished engine repairs to his vessel.  He was pulling away from his dock when he noticed Vessel #2 approaching his dock on plane, about 10' away from his swim platform.  Operator of Vessel #1 realized that they were going to collide.  He put his vessel in reverse to avoid Vessel #2 and doing so he backed into his other vessel on his dock.  No damage was caused to dock or other his other vessel.  Operator of Vessel #2 seemed to hesitate when he realized he was going to hit Vessel #1, then struck the bow of Vessel #1 causing damage to the front end of both vessels.  Operator of Vessel #2 then made sure that his passengers were okay, then called the sheriff office to report to accident.    Witness saw same: that Vessel #2 was at a speed great enough to be on plane, heading toward Vessel #1, hesitating, letting off the throttle before he hit Vessel #2, who was reversing from his dock to try to avoid a collision.


BARDID: MI-2010-0082
Date: 2010-08-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Little Crooked Lake
NearestCityTown: Keeler Township
County: Van Buren
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel #1 was towing a wakeboarder and turned his head to look at the person being towed.  When he turned around, he said the sun ws in his eyes amd he did not see Vessel #2 and tried to turn away but ended up side swiping his boat against Vessel #2.  The occupants of Vessel #2 claim they were in the shade and sun was not a factor, they were also yelling at Vessel #1 to get their attention.

Witness also stated similar: she was watching from shore when she heard a man yelling on his pontoon boat (Vessel #2) "don't hit my boat." Witness stated that she saw a boat (Vessel #1) which was towing a wake-boarder and had "way too many people in it", and was heading right at the pontoon, which was drifting in the water.  Witness stated that the boat towing the wake-boarder struck the pontoon.
There were no injuries.

Operator of Vessel #2 stated that he had stopped and was drifting to allow his 2 passengers to go for a swim, when he noticed a red boat pulling a wake-boarder driving straight at his pontoon.  Operator stated he began to wave his shirt in the air and was yelling for the operator of the red boat to get his attention to not hit his pontoon.  According to Operator of Vessel #2, the operator of the other boat was looking behind the boat as he was driving and never saw his boat, never tried to swerve to avoid collision and never reduced speed prior to collision.

Operator of Vessel #1 was arrested for careless boat operation and no registration numbers displayed.


BARDID: MI-2010-0083
Date: 2010-08-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:45:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Mullett Lake
NearestCityTown: Mullett Township
County: Cheboygan
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was being operated while towing three children on a tube.  Victim #1 (9 y/o)  was facing rearward as a passenger/spotter.  Victim #1 fell from the PWC when it came to a stop and then started under power again.  Vcitim #1 had alerted the operator that the three children on the tube had fallen off the tube.  Operator stated when she was alerted, she came to a stop, turned the PWC, and accelerated back towards the children in the water.  Shen then realized victim #1 had fallen off.  Victim #1 stated he fell off when the PWC came to fast stop.  An examination at the hospital showed that victim #1 had fractured his lower left leg.


BARDID: MI-2010-0084
Date: 2010-07-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:37:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Shiawassee River
NearestCityTown: Village of Corunna
County: Shiawassee
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: PERSON STRUCK BY VESSEL
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 turned to the south to pick up passenger that had fallen off.  Vessel #2 was following Vessel #1 and was unable to avoid wake of Vsl #1 or maneuver vessel quick enough to avoid collision with Vsl #1.  Vessel #2 struck Vessel #1 and the Operator causing Vessel #2 to go over the top of Vessel #1 and it's operator.  Operator Vessel #1 ended up with a broken pelvis and was transported to Owosso Memorial Hospital and from there to Sparrow Hospital in Lansing.  Damage to both vessels.


BARDID: MI-2010-0086
Date: 2010-07-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:23:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Huron
NearestCityTown: City of Port Huron
County: St. Clair
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel #1 stated that he was making a turn and he got caught up into the wake of a large vessel and was not able to bow into it and was hit broadside and the boat went over onto its top (capsized). All occupants were thrown from the boat and retrieved from the water by a private citizen who called sheriff and sheriff's boat took them on board and one passenger was transported to Port Huron Hospital, because he was complaining of neck pain, since he had hit the water head first.
(The information about the vessel was on board of the vessel and was lost.  Operator stated his boat was documented but had not gotten a copy of his papers from the USCG yet.)  No information about other passengers, but no other injuries either.  The boat was recoverecd and towed to a marina in St. Clair City.


BARDID: MI-2010-0087
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-08-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Crystal Lake
NearestCityTown: Crystal Township
County: Montcalm
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: PERSON STRUCK BY VESSEL
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was cruising forward at a moderate speed, when Vessel #2 turned in front of Vessel #1.  Vessel #1 could not stop in time and struck Vessel #2 on left side.  Minor injuries were suffered by passengers on Vessel #2.  Damage to vessel #2 extensive, most likely totaled.


BARDID: MI-2010-0088
Date: 2010-08-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Muskamoot Bay
NearestCityTown: Clay Township
County: St. Clair
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel #2 stated that he was at anchor with some friends, when a small fishing boat (Vessel #1) pulled up alongside and asked to tie up to Vessel #2.  Operator of Vsl #2 said that was okay.  After they tied up, all occupants of Vessel #1 left but the operator.  The Operator of Vessel #1 appeared to be drunk and fell asleep in his boat, till his friends came back and woke him up saying it was time to go.
When Vessel #1 operator attempted to leave, it backed into Vessel #2, gouging two deep scratches into the fiberglass of Vessel #2.  Operator of Vessel #1 then put vessel in forward and sped off.  
Operator of Vessel #2 could not identify the people on Vessel #1 and got only the numbers of the boat: MC 0476..  No letters.
He described Vessel #1 as Black/Brown/Gold Starcraft aluminum fishing boat, approximately 16 feet long.  It had a singel outboard motor that was black.  There was a trolling motor on the front, a steering wheel, and windows in front of the dirver and passenger. The operator of Vessel #1 was described as white male in his mid 20's, 16-180 lbs, short dark hair ,and approximately 5'9". Operator of Vessel #2 was asked to keep an eye out for the suspect and/or suspect vessel (#1), so they could investigate further.  As of 8/30/2010, no other news yet.


BARDID: MI-2010-0089
Date: 2010-08-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:15:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Muskegon Lake
NearestCityTown: City of Muskegon
County: Muskegon
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: PERSON STRUCK BY VESSEL
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was drifting and was hit by the other vessel who was attampting to position themselves next to Vessel #1.  Operator of Vessel #1 was injured and her PWC suffered damage.


BARDID: MI-2010-0090
Date: 2010-07-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Huron
NearestCityTown: Caseville Township
County: Huron
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Submerged Object
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel #1 was going approximately 24 mph when he struck a rock approximately one mile north of Charity Island.  It caused damage to his inboard/outdrive motor.


BARDID: MI-2010-0091
Date: 2010-08-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:54:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Michigan
NearestCityTown: Glen Arbor Township
County: Leelanau
WaterConditions: Very Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
The witness, who reported this, said that he observed (on monday 8-16) a sailboat paralleling close to teh shore coming from the south.  The sails were in disarray and was under motor power.  The operator of the sailbot made several attempts to turn out away from shore but was blown back to the beach.  The vessel washed up on shore and the operator got out of the boat and on to shore.  He identified himself from Wisconsin and he thought he had ran out of gas.  The witness said he was quiet but did not appear to have any other problems.  The operator was too tired to climb the dune so he started walking to the north.

On Thursday 8-19, the USCG requested assistance from the Leelanau County Marine Patrol to confirm the location of the craft as there were no USCG vessels available.  The craft was found and appeared abandoned with a great deal of personal belongings and equipment on board.  It was completely out of the water.  Everythings seemed in place and in tact.  No breaches in teh hull seemed evident.

Attempts were made to contact the Operator/Owner without success.   However, contact was made with the operator/owner's mother, who tried to call him on his cell phone, also without success.  She indicated he did not know anyone in Michigan but he was looking for work wherever he was at the time and it is possible that he would do that in Michigan.  She also indicated that her son's intention was to sail the vessel from Wisconsin, through New York, the Atlantic Ocean, the Panama Canal, and the Pacific Ocean to Washington State.
As of 8-21-2010, the owner/operator's whereabouts are unknown adn attempts to contact him have been unsuccessful.


BARDID: MI-2010-0092
Date: 2010-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:15:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Shafer Lake
NearestCityTown: Lawrence Township
County: Van Buren
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Victim/injured was being pulled on a tube behind Vessel #1 and he hit a wave, causing his back to hyper extend toward his head.  Victim was pulled to shore on the tube and transported to Bronson Methodist Hospital.


BARDID: MI-2010-0093
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-08-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Keeler Lake
NearestCityTown: Keeler Township
County: Van Buren
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 Owner allowed his 11-year old daughter to operate his vessel.  Eleven-year-old Operator turned perpindicular to boat traffic.  Vessel #2 Operator who was under the influence of alcohol, struck Vessel #1 on its left side., almost going over it (according to Owner Vessel #1).  Vessel #1 damaged upper hull/windshield and ski pillar.  Minor injury to Vsl #1 Operator.  Vessel #2 damage to chines and lower hull, no injuries on Vsl #2.  
Operator Vsl #2 arrested for OUIL and Owner of Vsl #1 arrested for letting underage daughter operate his vessel. 
In phone call with Vessel #1 Owner, he stated that his vessel was total loss, and had at least $6500 damage.  It is not known in dollar amount how much exactly the damage was to Vsl #2, but estimated about $2000.


BARDID: MI-2010-0094
Date: 2010-05-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:50:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Betsie Lake
NearestCityTown: Crystal Lake Township
County: Benzie
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of Vessel #1 lost his footing adn fell overboard whle trying to recover a board from the water.  The remaining two people on board threw a lifering which did not reach the victim, since it was attached to the vessel.  The both occupants jumped into the water, took the lifering and swam towards victim and pulled the vitim to boat and onto swim platform and started CPR, and called for help.  USCG found victim not breathing and unresponsive, and transferred victim to EMS at boatlaunch, who pronounced victim as deceased.

This report was a USCG Case Report and no information about address or age of people on board available.


BARDID: MI-2010-0095
Date: 2010-07-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Huron
NearestCityTown: Caseville Township
County: Huron
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
A wave cashed into the jet ski and the Operator fell back towads the passenger.  As the driver was falling, her right elbow struck the passenger in the chin, knocking them both into the water.  The indicent happened close to shore.  Both operator and passenger were transported to Scheurer Hospital in Pigeon.


BARDID: MI-2010-0096
Date: 2010-08-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:13:00
State: MI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Coldwater Lake.
NearestCityTown: Kinderhook Township
County: Branch
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Inadequate Onboard Navigation Lights
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #2 was anchored about 100 yards north of the "Slow no-wake" buoy on the north side of the channel connecting the second and third basin of Coldwater Lake, and facing north.

The pontoon boat, Vessel #1 was traveling north and just exiting the channel, it then sped up and seconds later struck the fishing boat, Vessel #2, on the stern port side of the motor.  

Operator of Vessel #2 was sitting in the back and stood up as he heard the pontoon approaching and was knocked into the water on impact.  Passenger of Vessel #2 who was sitting in the boat, was tossed up and landed in the boat.

The occupants of Vessel #2 stated they were anchored and crappie fishing.  They stated the lights were on along with a lantern on the port side of the vessel with a floating lantern.

Witnesses on the lake stated the lights of the fishing boat (Vessel #2) were not on but did come on after the pontoon hit it.
Operator of Vessel #1 and his passengers all stated they did not see any lights on Vessel #2, until after they hit it.
Aanother witness in a boat stated also that Vessel #2 did not have any lights on, but turned them on after Vessel #1 hit them.
Someone home watching tv heard the pontoon speed up and then the crash.  When he looked outside he could see the pontoon but not the fishing boat, not Vessel #2.

After hitting Vessel #2, Vessel #1 turned and asked if everyone was alright, only to hear profanity and yelling.  So, he stopped and did not want to make the situation worse by going up to Vessel #2.  He stayed in the area and waited.

To see if the lights were on before the accident, the officer examined the filament of the light bulb which would be stretched but not broken since the lights worked properly after the accident.  The filament was not stretched, making it appear that the light on Vessel #2 was not on before the accident.

Due to witness statements contradicting sometimes, and evidence not being conclusive, no charges or citations were issued to either party.


