# ReleasableAccidents

BARDID: FL-2011-0603
Date: 2011-09-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: CANAL
NearestCityTown: FT. LAUDERDALE
County: BROWARD
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: GOOD
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Steering
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was approaching the dock for the first time for seasonal dockage.  As V1 was nearing the dock at or below idle speed the running gear struck bottom causing the vessel to lose main engine power.  At this point the vessel had no throttle or steering capabilities because there was no hydraulic power to steer.  The vessel continued to move forward toward the dock pilings without any means to steer.  The operator stated that he was approximately sixty feet from the dock approaching very slowly.

Due to a mechanical failure prior to this incident the operator was operating the vessel on the back up throttle system.  Because of the backup system it took an extra step to re-crank the engines.  The vessel continued to near the dock pilings at a very slow speed during that time.

The operator was able to regain power and reverse the engines just prior to impact.  The top of the starboard bow made contact first with the pilings.  When the vessel struck the pilings it pushed one over and broke another as well as displaced the wood decking in between the two pilings.  The broken piling also had a PWC lift with V2 attached.  V2 only suffered from minor fiberglass repair.  V1 only had minor scratches from the pilings.


BARDID: FL-2011-0604
Date: 2011-09-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: SOUTH FORK NEW RIVER @ RIVER R
NearestCityTown: FT. LAUDERDALE
County: BROWARD
WaterConditions: Calm
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: GOOD
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
This two vessel accident with no injuries occurred on Monday, 09/26/11, at approximately 1600 hours on the South Fork New River Canal at a canal/cut that is just north of 1201 River Reach Drive in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, in Broward County.  FWC was advised of this accident on 09/29/11.

V-2 was docked on the south side of the canal cut just north of 1201 River Reach Drive, facing east.  The owner of V-2 was not aboard at the time of this accident.  V-1 was heading south on the South Fork New River Canal and turned to its port, to head east onto the canal/cut just north of 1201 River Reach Drive.  V-1 was traveling less than 5 mph when the tidal current from the South Fork New River Canal caught V-1's stern causing V-1's bow to collide with V-2's stern.  

The operator/owner of V-1 was able to make contact with the owner of V-2 to exchange information.

Damage to the vessels are consistent with the statement from the operator of V-1.

V-1 sustained gel coat scratches and stress fractures on the bow centerline approximately 1 foot above the waterline.
 
V-2 sustained fiberglass damage at the stern's swimming platform, rub rail damage at the stern's swimming platform and fiberglass damage to an outer hatch located at the stern approximately 4.5 feet above the swimming platform.


BARDID: FL-2011-0605
Date: 2011-09-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: BISCAYNE BAY
NearestCityTown: KEY BISCAYNE
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: UNKN
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On September 25, 2011 at approximately 1649 hrs FWC dispatched received a complaint reference two PWC that collided in the vicinity of Bear Cut. Two females suffered injuries and were transported to Ryder's Trauma Center. ;  v1 sustained injuries to the following organs, liver, kidney, pancreas, and spleen. In addition, she suffered a broken rib and contusions to the head. She was released from the hospital 8 days after the accident without having to have surgery. ; Passenger sustained lacerations to her forehead, a broken rib and a broken arm (left).


BARDID: FL-2011-0606
Date: 2011-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: HILLSBORO INLET
NearestCityTown: HILLSBORO BEACH
County: BROWARD
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: GOOD
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: CAPSIZING
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On June 20, 2011 at approximately 10:00 pm a boating accident occurred in the Hillsboro Inlet that resulted in one fatality.  The victim, his son, and a friend were out fishing on a 15 foot 1972 Cobia open fisherman when the vessel began having machinery failure.  The vessel began to sink and eventually capsized.  The three occupants went into the water.  Two were wearing their life vests and swam north to the seawall. The third was not wearing a life vest and went under water.  He was recovered deceased at approximately 02:30am by the BSO dive team. ; Victim was recovered deceased and showed signs of drowning.  Victim had a white frothy foam coming from his mouth.  Victim was not wearing a PFD and according to family members was a poor swimmer.


BARDID: FL-2011-0609
Date: 2011-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: BISCAYNE BAY
NearestCityTown: MIAMI
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: UNKN
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person Struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V2 TRAVELING EAST BOUND CROSSING ICW, V2 OCCUPANT WAS WEARING PWC LAYNARD, WHEN HE FELL OFF. V2 OPERATOR LOST STEERING & POWER. V1 OBSERVED WHAT HAD TAKEN PLACE, V1 OPERATOR TURNED HARD LEFT, V1 STRUCK V2. OPERATOR OF V2 SUFFERED A COMPOUND FRACTURE ON THE RIGHT LEG BELOW THE KNEE. ; 


BARDID: FL-2011-0610
Date: 2011-11-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityTown: KEY WEST
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: GOOD
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On November 25, 2011, subjects rented a personal watercraft from SA Water Tours, DBA Fury Water Adventures for a guided tour around Key West originating at the Westin Marina in Key West, Florida.
The tour was led by a guide who guided the tour underneath the Fleming Key Bridge at approximately 1500 Hrs.  Guide told Operator to transit the bridge through the center access.  Operator had slowed to a minimum speed while going underneath the bride. Guide waved them on to keep coming forward whereby Operator accelerated the ski quickly while turning the vessel to the starboard. This action caused the personal watercraft to collide with the center concrete bridge pilings. This action caused the two persons on board to fall into the water. Guide maneuvered his personal watercraft closer and had them climb aboard a float he towed behind his personal watercraft. The vessel was later towed back to the docks at the Westin Marina by another employee of Fury Water Sports. subjects did not suffer any injuries beyond first aid.


BARDID: FL-2011-0611
Date: 2011-11-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:40:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE TALQUIN
NearestCityTown: QUINCY
County: GADSDEN
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: GOOD
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: SINKING
RedactedNarrative:
On November 18th about 6:00 pm operator and his uncle left Whippoorwill landing to fish on Lake Talquin. They fished with other family members for a couple of hours before moving around the bend south east of the landing. About 8:00 pm they realized the wind was getting stronger but, decided to continue to fish hoping that it would calm down later. Around 9:30pm they agreed it was too rough to continue fishing and decided to pull anchor and head to shore.
     As they prepared to leave Operator who was seated in the operator's seat prepared to get up and pull anchor he noticed water coming over the stern and the engine half under water and alerted occupant.  Within seconds of them both noticing this, the vessel tilted up in the air and sank causing both occupant and Operator to be thrown in the water.
     occupant who was wearing a life jacket made his way to shore and was eventually picked up by a passing vessel.
Operator who according to occupant was wearing a life jacket but did not have it fastened. He never reached shore.  A search of the area was done for Operator; his body was found on the 21st in approximately 15' of water about 70 yards from shore in Lake Talquin. 
     ; OPERATOR  died as a result of hypothermia and Drowning.


BARDID: FL-2011-0612
Date: 2011-11-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityTown: MARCO ISLAND
County: COLLIER
WaterConditions: Very Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: GOOD
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: CAPSIZING
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
ON 11/27/11 AT APPROIMATELY 0930 THE FOUR SUBJECTS HEADED WEST OUT OF CAXAMBAS PASS ABOUT 30 MILES OFFSHORE.  THE SEAS WERE ROUGH SO THE SUBJECTS TURNED BACK AND STARTED HEADING IN.  A LARGE WAVE CAME OVER THE BACK OF THE VESSEL AND SWAMPED THE VESSEL AND THEN CAPSIZED AND ROLLED OVER.  THE SUBJECTS WERE ABLE TO GET LIFEJACKETS ON AND STAYED WITH THE VESSEL UNTIL THEY WERE RESCUED BY THE COAST GUARD THE NEXT MORNING.


BARDID: FL-2011-0613
Date: 2011-12-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:35:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: NORTH NEW RIVER
NearestCityTown: FT. LAUDERDALE
County: BROWARD
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: UNKN
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Steering
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On December 4, 2011 at approximately 7:35 pm V-1 was traveling westbound in the New River just east of Andrews Avenue bridge. The operator of V-1 attempted to turn his vessel around and head eastbound, but while making the turn V-1 experienced mechanical failure and struck V-2, that was docked on the south side of the river, bow to bow.


BARDID: FL-2011-0614
Date: 2011-11-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:53:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: SMALL LAKE
NearestCityTown: PORT ORANGE
County: VOLUSIA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: GOOD
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
On November 3, 2011, at approximately 8:50 am, a 14 foot aluminum vessel (V1) unknown make with no Florida registration numbers was being used to allow the two to fish a small lake. operator was paddling (V1) from the bow and occupant was fishing from the stern. As they approached the shore line occupant fell overboard and operator was not able to rescue him and occupant drowned.


BARDID: FL-2011-0616
Date: 2011-10-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:45:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MAGDALENE
NearestCityTown: LAKE MAGDALENE
County: HILLSBOROUGH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: GOOD
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: operator behavior
AccidentEvent1: Person Departed Vessel
AccidentEvent2: CAPSIZING
RedactedNarrative:
V1 and V2 operating on Lake Magdalene. The operator of V2 fell out of the vessel and the operator of V1 jumped in to assist. Both vessels were capsized. The operator of V1 struggled to stay afloat and the V2 operator swam towards shore and was rescued by Good Samaritan vessel. Neither vessel had flotation equipment. Victim was recovered deceased by HCSO dive team. ; 


BARDID: FL-2011-0617
Date: 2011-11-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: TAMPA BAY
NearestCityTown: ST. PETERSBURG
County: PINELLAS
WaterConditions: Choppy
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: GOOD
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: CAPSIZING
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On the above date and approximate time I, Officer with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission responded to a call of a capsized vessel at the Skyway Bridge in Pinellas County. 
Upon my arrival I was notified by the United States Coast Guard that all four passengers were rescued without injury and were aboard a good Samaritan's vessel.  Once the Coast Guard finished gathering the information they needed I made arrangements to have “Rescue 4”, a vessel from Eckerd College, transport the victims back to O'Neil's Marina in Saint Petersburg.
At O'Neil's I identified the operator/owner as and the 3 other passengers. The operator explained to me they were heading south on the east side of the Skyway when a wave, from an unknown origin, swamped their vessel.  Operator said the pump on the vessel was unable to get the water out.  
Operator attempted to turn the vessel around to head back toward land when another wave hit the boat causing it to capsize.  The origin of the second wave was also unknown.
Before the vessel capsized Operator said everyone put on life jackets.
Once in the water all four men clung to the vessel until another vessel that was just a couple hundred yards away came over and pulled them out.
The capsized vessel ultimately sank in the vicinity of N27 38.082 / W82 39.670.
No charges are pending at this time.


BARDID: FL-2011-0618
Date: 2011-09-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: JOHN'S PASS
NearestCityTown: MADERIA BEACH
County: PINELLAS
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: GOOD
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Governmental Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS INBOUND JOHNS PASS TRAVELING EAST NEAR THE BRIDGE. V2 IS A LAW ENFORCEMENT VESSEL THAT WAS STATIONARY FACING SOUTH DRIFTING WITH THE CURRENT ON THE EAST SIDE OF JOHNS PASS BRIDGE. V2 PUT ON HIS LIGHTS TO STOP V1 AND DURING THE PROCESS V1 CAME OFF OF PLANE AND SHUT THE PWC DOWN CAUSING HIM TO CONTINUE MOVING TOWARDS V2. V1 EVENTUALLY STRUCK V2 ON THE STARBOARD SIDE CAUSING ROUGHLY 2000 DOLLARS IN DAMAGE


BARDID: FL-2011-0619
Date: 2011-11-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 02:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ST. JOHNS RIVER
NearestCityTown: JACKSONVILLE
County: DUVAL
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator and Occupant left Palms Fish Camp at about 2000 to go fishing around Blount Island. They fished for several hours near the Back River at Blount Island. Operator and Occupant headed east on the St. Johns River to find another fishing hole near White Shells off Heckscher Drive. Occupant was seated in front of the center console preparing his rod and reel for the next fishing spot. Occupant looked up and saw the channel marker in front of the boat. Occupant jumped off the starboard side of the boat into the river. Occupant told me that he had to avoid being thrown into the channel marker. Upon the impact of the vessel, Operator was thrown from the boat into the river. They were able to locate a cooler from the boat which was used as a floatation device. Operator and Occupant swam back to the boat and climbed in after the outboard engine had stalled out. They had used the boat paddle to reached the closest dock, which was Marina Point Yacht Club.; Operator had received minor bruises to his right hand and forearm. He did not go to the hospital after the accident because he told me that his injuries to his right arm were minor.


BARDID: FL-2011-0620
Date: 2011-12-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: BAY
NearestCityTown: KEY BISCAYNE
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: GOOD
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
On November 30th, 2011, at approximately 0002 hrs, I responded to a single vessel accident that occurred north of the Rickenbacker Marina within Miami Dade County. Upon my arrival at the scene, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue was extinguishing the fire on the vessel. The vessel, a 1979 sail boat, white in color.


BARDID: FL-2011-0621
Date: 2011-12-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: BAY
NearestCityTown: MIAMI
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Ignition of Spilled Fuel or Vapor
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
On December 3rd, 2011, at approximately 1900 hrs, I responded to a single vessel accident. when I arrived at the scene I saw V-1 (anchored) on fire. Nobody was injured during the accident; the operator stated that the vessel was a total loss.


BARDID: FL-2011-0622
Date: 2011-09-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:40:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityTown: CLEARWATER
County: PINELLAS
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: GOOD
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 APPROACHED A BOAT WAKE MADE FROM AN UNKNOWN VESSEL. HE MANUEVERED HIS VESSEL TO STARBOARD IN AN ATTEMPT TO PARALLEL THE WAKE WHICH CAUSED THE VESSEL TO DART TO THE RIGHT. THIS CAUSED THE OCCUPANTS AND OPERATOR TO BE EJECTED FROM THE VESSEL. NEITHER WERE WEARING LIFE VEST AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. UPON BEING RESCUED AND TAKEN TO THE MORTON PLANT HOSPITAL THE OPERATOR WAS PRONOUNCED DECEASED.; 


BARDID: FL-2011-0623
Date: 2011-11-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:10:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: PENSACOLA BAY
NearestCityTown: PENSACOLA
County: ESCAMBIA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: GOOD
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL WAS WESTBOUND IN PENSACOLA BAY AT A SPEED OF APPROX 25 KNOTS. OPERATOR WAS NAVIGATING WITH THE USE OF AN OLDER GPS UNIT THAT DID NOT SHOW NAVIGATION BUOY #3. SAID BUOY IS ALSO AN UNLIT AID. THE OPERATOR SAW THE BUOY AT THE LAST MOMENT AND TOOK EVASIVE ACTION TO TRY TO AVOID COLLISION BUT WAS UNSUCESSFUL. THE PORT SIDE BOW IMPACTED THE BUOY AS WELL AS THE ENGINES GEAR CASE WHEN THE EVASIVE ACTION WAS TAKEN.


BARDID: FL-2011-0624
Date: 2011-08-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:10:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: FISH EATING CREEK
NearestCityTown: MOORE HAVEN
County: GLADES
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: GOOD
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM WAS EJECTED FROM THE VESSEL AND SUSTAINED A BLUNT HEAD TRAUMA. AS A RESULT OF THE HEAD TRAUMA THE VICTIM WAS UNCONSCIOUS AND EVENTUALLY DROWNED.; 


BARDID: FL-2011-0625
Date: 2011-09-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:01:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: TAMPA BAY
NearestCityTown: ST. PETERSBURG BEACH
County: PINELLAS
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: CAPSIZING
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 9/18/11 at approximately 1700 hrs, operator and passenger were traveling East from Egmont Key towards Tampa Bay.  Waves began coming over the bow, filling the boat with water eventually swamping it and then causing it to capsize.  Both occupants dawned PFD's and entered the water  Both occupants were retrieved from the water shortly after by a Good Samaritan.


BARDID: FL-2011-0626
Date: 2011-07-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:45:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE IDA
NearestCityTown: DELRAY BEACH
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: GOOD
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 AND V2 WERE BOTH TRAVELING NORTHBOUND ON LAKE IDA. BOTH VESSELS STARTED A WIDE LEFT TURN. DURING THE TURN V1 STATED HE TURNED SHARPLY IN AN ATTEMPT TO SPRAY V2. THIS CAUSE V1 TO ENTER V2'S PATH. THE TWO VESSELS COLLIDED AND BOTH THE PASSENGERS WERE EJECTED. OPERATOR OF V1 SUSTAINED SERIOUS INJURIES AS A RESULT OF THE COLLISION.; victim had a BROKEN LEFT LEG


BARDID: FL-2011-0627
Date: 2011-11-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: BOCA CIEGA
NearestCityTown: SEMINOLE
County: PINELLAS
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: UNKN
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS BEING TAKEN OUT FOR A TRIAL RUN. UPON PLANING THE VESSEL THE VESSEL STRUCK A LARGE WAVE AND TILTED TO THE PORT SIDE CAUSING ALL THREE PASSENGERS TO BE EJECTED FROM THE VESSEL.DAMAGE WAS CAUSED WHEN VESSEL STRUCK PILINGS.NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED.


BARDID: FL-2011-0628
Date: 2011-12-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: TAMPA BAY
NearestCityTown: TAMPA
County: HILLSBOROUGH
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: SINKING
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WHILE AT ANCHOR STARTED TO TAKE ON WATER DUE TO THE LARGE WAVES. THE VESSEL COMPLETELY SUBMERGED AND HAD TO BE PULLED TO THE BOAT RAMP. NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED.


BARDID: FL-2011-0629
Date: 2011-10-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:35:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: BISCAYN BAY
NearestCityTown: HOMESTEAD
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS HEADED BACK FROM THE COLUMBUS DAY EVENT ON ELLIOT KEY WHEN HE WAS SWAMPED BY WATER RUSHING OVER THE TRANSOM. THE BILGE PUMPLS WERE NOT CONNECTED TO POWER CAUSING THE VESSEL TO START SINKING FROM THE REAR AND EVENTUALLY CAPSIZE. operator AND HIS PASSANGERS WERE PICKED UP BY MIAMI DADE FIRE RESCUE AND TAKEN TO BLACK POINT MARINA


BARDID: FL-2011-0630
Date: 2011-11-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 04:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC
NearestCityTown: CAPE CANAVERAL
County: BREVARD
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: GOOD
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper Anchoring
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS AT ANCHOR AND DRIFTED INTO SHORE GROUNDED. WATER INTRUDED INTO THE ENGINES CABIN. NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED.


BARDID: FL-2011-0631
Date: 2011-03-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:20:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: NIXON LAKE
NearestCityTown: PALM BAY
County: BREVARD
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Strong
Visibility: UNKN
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Person Departed Vessel
AccidentEvent2: CAPSIZING
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Two people PADDLED OUT INTO LAKE NIXON AND WERE APPROXIMATELY 60 FEET FROM SHORE. occupant WAS SITTING ON THE FLOOR BETWEEN THE FRONT AND MIDDLE SEAT AND operator WAS SITTING ON THE REAR SEAT PADDLING. occupant WAS WEARING A PFD AND operator WAS NOT. occupant STOOD UP, TOOK OFF HIS PFD, AND JUMPED OFF THE PORT SIDE OF V1 CAUSING IT TO CAPSIZE SENDING operator INTO THE WATER. BOTH INDIVIDUALS ATTEMPTED TO SWIM TO SHORE BUT BEGAN STRUGGLING AND SANK BELOW THE SURFACE OF THE WATER AND DROWNED.; operator :VICTIM FELL OVERBOARD AND DROWNED; occupant :VICTIM JUMPED OVER THE SIDE OF THE BOAT AND ATTEMPTED TO SWIM BUT STRUGGLED. THE VICTIM EVENTUALLY WENT UNDER THE WATER AND DID NOT SURFACE AGAIN.


BARDID: FL-2011-0632
Date: 2011-10-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC
NearestCityTown: LAYTON
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper Loading
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: SINKING
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS AT ANCHOR AND ACTIVELY FISHING ON THE OCEANSIDE OF LONG KEY. THE WEATHER WAS STORMY AND V1 WAS MOVING UP AND DOWN WITH THE OCEAN WAVES
THERE WERE A COUPLE OF COOLER IN THE BACK OF THE VESSEL AND SOME OF THE OCCUPANTS WERE FISHING NEAR THE TRANSOM.
V1 TOOK ONE WAVE OVER THE TRANSOM AND SANK IMMEDIATELY
ONE FEMALE AND HER CHILD WERE WEARING A LIFE JACKET AND DRIFTED AWAY FROM V1.
TWO OTHER FEMALES SWAM TO GET ONE OF THE COOLERS AND WERE UNABLE TO SWIM BACK TO V1. THE THREE FEMALES AND THE CHILD SPENT THE NIGHT TOGETHER, DRIFTING AWAY FROM V1. THEY WERE RESCUED THE NEXT DAY.
THREE MALES AND ANOTHER FEMALE WERE NOT WEARING LIFE JACKETS AND STAYED HANGING ON TO V1. THAT FEMALE DROWNED AND SEPARATED FROM V1. THE THREE MALES WERE ABLE TO STAY WITH THE CAPSIZED VESSEL, AND WERE ALSO RESCUED THE NEXT DAY.
A SEARCH AND RESCUE AND AN UNDERWATER SEARCH WAS DONE FOR THE FEMALE THAT DROWNED BUT SHE WAS NOT LOCATED. SHE IS CLASIFIED AS MISSING.
; v1:SUBJECT SPENT 20 HRS AT SEA TILL THE NEXT DAY WHEN SHE WAS RESCUED. WAS SUFFERING FROM DEHYDRATION AND MILD SHOCK; deceased victim:NOT WEARING A PFD. SHE DROWNED AS SOON AS THE VESSEL SANK. USCG WAS NOT ABLE TO LOCATE THE BODY; v2:SUFFERED FROM DEHYDRATION AND MILD SHOCK; v3:SUFFERED FROM DEHYDRATION AND MILD SHOCK; v4:SUBJECT WAS WEARING LIFEJACKET AND SPENT 20 HRS AT SEA TILL THE NEXT DAY WHEN SHE WAS RESCUED. WAS SUFFERING FROM DEHYDRATION AND MILD SHOCK


BARDID: FL-2011-0633
Date: 2011-11-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:24:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE OSBORNE
NearestCityTown: LAKE WORTH
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: GOOD
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
TWO PWC'S WERE TRAVELING WEST ONE IN FRONT OF THE OTHER. THE PWC IN THE LEAD MADE A SHARP LEFT TURN EJECTING BOTH OCCUPANTS. THE FOLLOWING PWC STRUCK AND RAMPED OVER THE LEAD PWC AND DID NOT STRIKE EITHER OF THE PEOPLE IN THE WATER. THE ONLY COMPLAINT WAS OF CHEST PAIN BY THE OPERATOR OF V1, HE WAS CHECKED BY EMS AND CLEARED AS HE HAD NO INJURIES.


BARDID: FL-2011-0634
Date: 2011-07-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: FLORIDA BAY
NearestCityTown: ISLAMORADA
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: GOOD
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V2 was stationary in the water with an inflatable raft attached by a rope adjacent to the sea wall of the Fiesta Key Campground.  V1 approached the raft from behind and to port of the raft in an attempt to spray the occupants of the raft.  In doing so, V1 made contact with the raft and one of its occupants.  The raft was popped and the occupant received injuries to her left side.  All occupants of the raft were ejected and were wearing PFD's.;v1 was laying on an inflatatble raft attached by a rope to a PWC that was stopped and was impacted by another PWC.  She received lacerations and contusions to her left side and was airlifted to Miami Children's Hospital where she was treated for a lacerated kidney.


BARDID: FL-2011-0635
Date: 2011-12-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ANNA MARIA SOUND
NearestCityTown: ANNA MARIA
County: MANATEE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: GOOD
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On December 23, 2011 I Officer was on state water patrol when I received a call from the Manatee County Sheriffs Office informing me the there was a boating accident and both parties involved were safe and at the Kingfish Boat Ramp. I arrived at the Kingfish Boat Ramp to find V1 on a trailer with both operator of V1 and V2 standing by. I then asked both operators what had happened to which the both stated that V1 was heading South in the Intercostal Waterway right by marker 49A when a V2 heading West struck V1 on the Port Side.


BARDID: FL-2011-0636
Date: 2011-10-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityTown: KEY LARGO
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Restricted Vision
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Floating Object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL ONE, (V1) WAS TRAVELING AT NIGHT NORTHBOUND IN THE INTERCOASTAL WATERWAY WITHIN CARDSOUND.  IT PASSED THROUGH A MARKED CHANNEL AND HIT THE GREEN #19 MARKER ON THE RIGHT. DAMAGE TO THE FRONT OF THE VESSEL AND INJURIES TO THE TWO PEOPLE WHO WERE THROWN INTO THE T-TOP LEGS.  THE VESSEL WAS DRIVEN TO THEIR HOME ON THE WATER.

occupant1:SISTAINED BROKEN RIBBS. ; occupant2:SUSTAINED BROKEN RIBBS.


BARDID: FL-2011-0637
Date: 2011-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityTown: ST PETERSBURG
County: PINELLAS
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: UNKN
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
DRIVER OF V2 TOOK HIS EYES OFF STEERING VESSEL TO GIVE AUDIO SUGGESTIONS TO OTHER PERSONEL ON VESSEL ON PROPER RETRIEVAL AND STORAGE OF FLOTATION DEVICE. V2 RAN UP UNDER FRONT OF V1 SLIGHTLY BUT WAS ABLE TO REVERSE FAST ENOUGH TO KEEP FROM HAVING A FULL COLLISION


BARDID: FL-2011-0638
Date: 2011-12-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:29:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: SOUTH PINE CHANNEL
NearestCityTown: BIG PINE KEY
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: GOOD
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
V1 struck bridge.; operator's injuries consisted of contusions along his sternum, scrapes and lacerations around his left arm chin, and left leg and knee.


BARDID: FL-2011-0639
Date: 2011-12-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE THONOTOSASSA
NearestCityTown: TAMPA
County: HILLSBOROUGH
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: GOOD
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 hit V2's wake causing the operator to flip over the front of the vessel and get struck by V1.; victim was diagnosed at the hosital with acute head trauma.


BARDID: FL-2011-0640
Date: 2011-12-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ESTERO BAY
NearestCityTown: FORT MYERS BEACH
County: LEE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: GOOD
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was traveling into Estero Bay under C.R. 865 Bridge when an occupant  smelled smoke.  Occupant shut down the onboard generator and notified the operator.  Operator deployed the anchor and shut down all engines.  The vessel became engulfed in smoke and flames, all occupants were taken off the V1 by other vessels before V1 sank.  There were no injuries and no other vessels involved.


BARDID: FL-2011-0642
Date: 2011-11-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: BAY
NearestCityTown: MIAMI
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: GOOD
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Equipment Failure
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
I was dispatched to the given location on 12/5/2011 around 1735hrs. Upon arrival at the location I observed a partially submerged vessel. The owner was on location and on board of a separate vessel. He advised that the bilge pumps failed and the vessel started taking on water. The owner also advised that he would retrieve the vessel himself. Report was taken and a citation in reference of expired registration was issued.


BARDID: FL-2011-0643
Date: 2011-12-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ST. JOHNS RIVER
NearestCityTown: DE BARY
County: VOLUSIA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: GOOD
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent2: GROUNDING
RedactedNarrative:
V-1 was heading south on the St. Johns River when it hit a boat wake. The operator's hands came off the wheel and the boat turned hard right ejecting passenger into the water.  The operator was unable to get control of the vessel and it ran up on the west shore line striking a tree and ejecting him from the boat. operator had a 2inch cut on his right forehead and a 2 inch cut on his right knee. occupant was uninjured.; 


BARDID: FL-2011-0644
Date: 2011-12-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:11:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC
NearestCityTown: KEY WEST
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: GOOD
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: EXCESSIVE SPEED
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 12/26/11 at approximately 6:11PM, I was dispatched to a boating accident involving two personal watercrafts in Key West Harbor. The PWC's were rentals from the Westin Resort. I was also informed a female occupant sustained injuries from the accident and was being transported with her husband to Lower Keys Medical Center on Stock Island, Fl. I proceeded to the Westin Resort in Key west and Ofc. went to LKMC to meet with the injured party.
       Once at the rental facility at the Westin I identified the vessels involved to be: Vessel 1 (Give Way) and Vessel 2 (Stand On). I could clearly see damage to the bow of Vessel 1 and damage to port stern of Vessel 2 (See Pictures Attachments Section). I then met with and identified the operator of Vessel 1. He stated that he was the third person behind the guide traveling in a single file line. He stated that the PWC slowed down in front of him and he got too close and tried to maneuver to avoid the collision. He stated the maneuver caused him to fall off the PWC and when his head came back above the water he saw it continued to move forward and strike the PWC in front of him. 
      At this time, Ofc. informed me the injured female would be in need of surgery and was to be admitted to the hospital. He stated she had a compound break to her left leg. He stated her husband was uninjured. The injured female’s husband was the operator of Vessel 2. Ofc. informed me that V2’s recollection of events was similar to that of operator1 except that Operator1 did not fall off his ski until after the collision (See Witness Statements in attachments Section).
   Operator1 was issued one infraction for careless operation. He also violated navigation rules that resulted in an accident and was given a verbal warning. The Navigation Rules he violated were: Rule 5 Proper Lookout, Rule 6 Safe Speed, Rule 8 Action to Avoid Collision, Rule 13 Overtaking, and Rule 16 Action by Give Way Vessel.
      As of 12/27/11 1100hrs, occupant was undergoing surgery to correct the damage to her left leg. All parties were issued the offense number for the incident.


BARDID: FL-2011-0645
Date: 2011-12-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityTown: ST. AUGUSTINE BEACH
County: SAINT JOHNS
WaterConditions: Very Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
RedactedNarrative:
While entering St. Augustine Inlet V1 was unable to overcome 20-25mph winds and maintain course in the inlet channel. V1 off tracked due to  the strong winds from the north side of the inlet channel to the sand shoal on the south side of the inlet. V1 was powered by a 40hp diesel engine which was in use at the time V1 became grounded on the south inlet shoal. The keel of V1 separated from the hull from contacting the shoal. V1 became unstable from the combination of the missing keel and rough surf on the shoal. V1 capsized in the surf. The operator and passenger of V1 abandoned the vessel were rescued by St. Johns Co. Marine Rescue personnel. Neither passenger or operator were injured.V1 came to rest on St. Augustine Beach at Anastasia State Park and was recovered by salvage company. V1 was a total loss.


BARDID: FL-2011-0646
Date: 2011-10-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:32:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: BISCAYNE BAY
NearestCityTown: KEY BISCAYNE
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: GOOD
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Shift
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 10-01-11 at 1432 hrs. I responded to a vessel accident at the Rickenbaker Marina, involving two vessels, with no injuries. Vessel #2 was attempting to back out of his slip when the throttle stuck in reverse causing his vessel to collide with a piling, an unoccupied docked rental vessel, and finally the dock itself.


BARDID: FL-2011-0647
Date: 2011-11-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: INDIAN RIVER LAGOON
NearestCityTown: SEBASTIAN
County: INDIAN RIVER
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: GOOD
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: CAPSIZING
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1, with five occupants on board, was drifting with the outgoing tide while fishing at the Sebastian Inlet. The vessel's bow heading was westward.  A large wave caused the vessel to surf and pitched forward into the trough of the next wave and caused the vessel to swamp. With the weight of the wave the vessel quickly rolled over and capsized, ejecting all occupants into the water. The occupants held onto the capsized vessel as it was swept toward the inlet mouth. A nearby recreational fishing vessel was able to rescue all the men in the water within a few minutes and secure the vessel  until FWC, Indian River Fire/Rescue, USCG, and Sea Tow arrived on-scene. The occupants information was taken and the owner of the vessel was later interviewed to determine the detail of events that lead to the capsize.

Additional/Supporting documents Available at the NE Region(Ocala) office


BARDID: FL-2011-0649
Date: 2011-12-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:15:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: NAPLES BAY
NearestCityTown: NAPLES
County: COLLIER
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: GOOD
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR WAS UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL AND ATTEMPTING TO DOCK HIS BOAT BEHIND HIS HOUSE. OPERATOR LOST HIS BALANCE AND FELL INTO THE WATER. THE VESSEL CONTINUED ON AND CRASHED INTO THE DOCKS. NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED


BARDID: FL-2011-0650
Date: 2011-11-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityTown: LAKE WORTH
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: UNKN
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Submerged Object
RedactedNarrative:
V1 MET UP WITH A FRIEND. THE FRIEND POINTED OUT THAT V1 HAD FIBERGLASS DAMAGE TO THE LOWER PORT SIDE. OPERATOR OF V1 IS UNCLEAR AS TO HOW THE HULL WAS DAMAGED. V1 WAS PUT ON A TRAILER FOR FURTHER ASSESSMENT AND NO INJURIES WERE RECORDED.


BARDID: FL-2011-0651
Date: 2011-11-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityTown: ISLAMURADA
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: GOOD
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 STRUCK AN UNDERWATER OBJECT IN THE WATER. MARINE PATROL SAW WHERE THE COLLISION OCCURED AND IDENTIFIED IT AS EITHER A CRAB OR LOBSTER POT. NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED.


BARDID: FL-2011-0652
Date: 2011-11-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityTown: RIVIERA BEACH
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Improper Anchoring
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V2'S ANCHOR FAILED. WIND AND CURRENT CAUSED V2 TO DRIFT INTO V1 AT DOCK NEWPORT MARINA. V2 COLLIDED WITH V1 PUSHING IT HARD TOWARDS DOCK CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE HULL ON BOTH SIDES.


BARDID: FL-2011-0653
Date: 2011-09-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:57:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: EAST BAY
NearestCityTown: PARKER
County: BAY
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: GOOD
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Throttle
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
On 9/11/11 i officer received a call from dispatch about a boat accident near the dupont bridge.  Dispatch then transferred me to a parker police officer who had responded to the accident  informed me that he had collected the information from the operator/owner and told her to go home.  He also informed me that the p.w.c. was still stuck under the dock.  I then went 10-8 and responded by land to the long point condo next to the dupont bridge.  Once i arrived i walked out back of the condo and saw the p.w.c. lodged under the dock.  As i walked out the dock to see the damage i found part of the p.w.c.'s mirror on the dock.  I then looked at the p.w.c. and saw that it had struck a mooring pilon and the dock.  The steering column of the p.w.c. had been ripped out upon impact and was laying on the starboard side of the seat by the wires.  I then noticed that there was a line wrapped around the throttle.  I then went back to the truck and found two witnesses to the incident.  

Both subjects gave written statements saying the they saw the woman start the p.w.c. and then the p.w.c. started to circle and then shot straight from the boat ramp towards their dock and then it hit sending debris around the dock.  I then called and left a message for the owner to call me or come to the accident site.  A few minutes later she arrived and explained what happened.  She said that she went to crank the p.w.c. and put her lanyard on at the same time and then as soon as she did the p.w.c. took off while tied to the other p.w.c..  She then said that it began to turn circles while trapping her hand on the handle with the mooring line.  After a couple of circles she said that the line broke and freed her hand and then threw her off the p.w.c. and it shot off straight towards the dock.  She said that the line had wrapped itself around the throttle while circling and caused it to run faster.  I then took a written statement from her. I then informed her that they needed to get the p.w.c. out from under the dock and they said that they were waiting for the tide to go out.  After that i went and photographed the p.w.c. and the damages to the dock.  I then met with the president of the condo association and got her information and asked her to contact me after she received an estimate of what he damages are to the dock.  I then cleared the scene.  Later on that day i went back by the condo and found that they had already removed the p.w.c.  i then photographed the damages to the underside of the dock.  No further action taken.


BARDID: FL-2011-0654
Date: 2011-11-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:15:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE JOANNA
NearestCityTown: EUSTIS
County: LAKE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: UNKN
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 11/27/2011, two personal watercraft (PWC) were operating independently on Lake Joanna in Lake County.  V-1 had two persons on board and was entering a cove portion of the lake.  V-2 had two persons on board and was exiting the cove portion of the lake.  V-1 and V-2 were both running near the grass line on the south shore in a head on situation.  The operators saw each other at an unknown distance, but estimate 3 seconds away.  Both vessels were traveling between 30-50 miles per hour.  V-1 turned port toward shore.  V-2 turned starboard toward shore.  The vessels impacted on the V-1 starboard side and the V-2 port side.  All occupants and operators were ejected.  The passenger of V-2 likely impacted the front of V-1 causing fatal trauma to the head and neck area.  All others involved were uninjured.  All involved were wearing personal floatation devices.; 


BARDID: FL-2011-0655
Date: 2011-05-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:45:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityTown: NOKOMIS
County: SARASOTA
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: GOOD
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
PWC 1 was traveling from the beach parallel to PWC 2.  PWC 1 increased speed causing loss of control of steering.  PWC 1 turned to port causing it to travel in front of PWC 2.  PWC 2 was unable to alter it's course in order to avoid hitting PWC 1.  PWC 2 ramped over PWC 1.  Both PWC's were traveling at approximatley 20 mph at the time of the collision; V1 occupant received head, neck and back contusions from impact with PWC; operator received two lacerations 4 centimeters and 2 centimeters above his right eye. 
ACCORDING TO THE OWNER OF BOTH PWC, THE VESSELS WERE NOT DAMAGED DURING THE COLLISION


BARDID: FL-2011-0656
Date: 2011-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:58:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: SUWANNEE RIVER
NearestCityTown: OLD TOWN
County: DIXIE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: GOOD
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: natural phenomenon
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS HEADING UPRIVER WHEN A STURGEON JUMPED OUT OF THE WATER AND STRUCK THE OCCUPANT ON THE LOWER RIGHT LEG. THE OCCUPANTS RIGHT LEG WAS BROKEN DURING THE INCIDENT. THE OCCUPANT WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL SHORTLY AFTER.;


BARDID: FL-2011-0657
Date: 2011-10-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: MANATEE POCKET
NearestCityTown: STUART
County: MARTIN
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: GOOD
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
On October 14, 2011 While attempting to dock the vessel an occupant on vessel 1 pinched her finger between the dock and rub rail of vessel.  Her middle finger located on her right hand was pinched between the school's vessel and the school's dock.  subject was admitted to Martin Memorial Hospital South, and received fifteen stitches to the tip of her middle finger.  After receiving stitches she was released from the hospital.


BARDID: FL-2011-0658
Date: 2011-12-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityTown: MARCO ISLAND
County: COLLIER
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: GOOD
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was traveling northeast returning to Naples.  V2 was traveling south going to Key West.  V1 struck V2 on her starboard side midship.


BARDID: FL-2011-0660
Date: 2011-12-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:15:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK
NearestCityTown: KENDALE LAKES
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: GOOD
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 lost control, resulting in a collision with a tree, causing three passengers to be ejected.; v1: Laceration to right side of face. Contusion on right side of skull. Abrasion on anterior right arm and hand. Laceration to right jaw.; v2:Puncture on top of head. Cut inside ear. Abrasion on the right knee, left tibia, and left shoulder,; v3:CONTUSION ON LEFT ARM AND LEFT LEG


BARDID: FL-2011-0661
Date: 2011-10-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE OKEECHOBEE
NearestCityTown: OKEECHOBEE
County: OKEECHOBEE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: GOOD
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 while trying to load airboat on trailer slid into back of trailer ejecting the operator. the operator impacted the ground and broke his right forearm; 


BARDID: FL-2011-0662
Date: 2011-12-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:51:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ANCLOTE RIVER
NearestCityTown: TARPON SPRINGS
County: PINELLAS
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: GOOD
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
operator1 started starboard engine, tried to start port engine several times, smoke started coming from the stern.  operator1 could not locate the flames.  Boat suddenly became engulfed with fire.  subjects got off the boat and called fired dept.  Fire dept. arrived 10 minutes later, put out the fire and removed the boat from the water.  The canvas covers on the sailboat next to operator1's boat was slightly burned.


BARDID: FL-2011-0663
Date: 2011-11-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:36:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityTown: ISLAMORADA
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: UNKN
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Improper Anchoring
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
I WAS ADVISED ON DEC.1 OF A VESSEL ACCIDENT THAT OCCURED THE NIGHT BEFORE THAT COAST GUARD RESPONDED TO. THE INFORMATION WAS VERY VAUGE AND HARD TO COME BY. I WAS ADVISED THAT THE VESSEL FL2225HR WAS ANCHORED FROM THE STERN AND A LARGE WAVE CAME OVER THE STERN AND SWAMPED THE VESSEL. THE OCCUPANTS USED THEIR LIFE JACKETS MADE A 911 CALL FOR HELP. USCPB WERE IN THE AREA AND RESPONDED TO THE USCG BROADCAST AND LOCATED THE VESSEL AD PULLED THE TWO SUBJECTS FROM THE WATER. THE SUBJECTS WERE TURNED OVER TO USCG AND TAKEN TO SHORE. SEATOW RECOVERED THE VESSEL ON 12/7/11.


BARDID: FL-2011-0664
Date: 2011-12-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:31:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: BISCAYNE BAY
NearestCityTown: MIAMI
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: GOOD
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS ATTEMPTING TO DOCK VESSEL AND HIT PORT SIDE OF OUTBOARD ON V2. PORT SIDE OF THE MOTOR HAS TWO FOUR FOOT SCUFF MARKS AND A CRACK APPROXIMATELY 4INCHES.


BARDID: FL-2011-0665
Date: 2011-09-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityTown: TAVERNIER
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: UNKN
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS ATTEMPTING TO TIE ITS RIGHT SIDE; PARaLEL TO THE DOCKED V2'S LEFT SIDE.  THE OPERATOR LEFT THE VESSEL IN FORWARD GEAR, LEFT THE HELM AND WALKED TO THE BOW.  TO KEEP V1 FROM HITTING V2, THE OPERATOR PUSHED OFF V2 THEN SLIPPED ON THE FRESHLY WAXED BOW.  AS HE FELL BACK INTO THE WATER, HE HIT THE THROTTLE CAUSING THE ENGINE TO LUNGE FORWARD.  THE UNOCCUPIED VESSEL GRAZED V2.  IT HEADED DOWN THE RESIDENTIAL CANAL AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED.  V3 WAS ON A BOAT LIFT WHEN V1 CRASHED INTO THE LEFT REAR AND EXITED THE LEFT FRONT OF THE VESSEL, EXPLODING THE HULL APART.  V1'S RIGHT SIDE STRUCK V4'S LEFT SIDE AT THE REAR, GOUGING IT ALL THE WAY TO THE FRONT.  V1 CONTiNUED FORWARD AND BECAME LODGED BETWEEN V5'S RIGHT REAR AND THE CONCRETE DOCK.  THE BOW WAS UP ON THE DOCK AND THE STERN WAS AT AN EXTREME ANGLE DOWN.  THEN THE MOTOR STALLED OUT UNDER WATER.
; victim AND HIS WIFE WERE SITTING AT THEIR DINNING TABLE INSIDE THEIR SAIL BOAT.  A BOAT WAKE HIT THEIR BOAT, THEN A VESSEL GRAZED THEIR VESSEL, CAUSING BOTH PEOPLE TO BE TOSSED AROUND INSIDE THE VESSEL.


BARDID: FL-2011-0666
Date: 2011-07-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:09:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: INDIAN RIVER LAGOON
NearestCityTown: MICCO
County: BREVARD
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: UNKN
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
A 12' jon boat, vessel 1, was underway with four occupants, two adults and two children, when vessel 2, a PWC operated by a 16 yr old male, was jumping the  wake of vessel 1 and struck the stern/port side from behind. Vessel 2 also struck one of the adult occupants of vessel 1 that was seated in the stern and caused minor injuries of cuts and bruises. No other injuries were reported. Damage to vessel 1 was restricted to the 15 hp engine cover, which was cracked. Citations were issued to the vessel 2 operator for Careless operation of a vessel and No Boater Education ID card.; victim:Patient stated that his back and right shoulder was hurt by vessel strike. He stated that it hurt to move his shoulder. He also had visible cuts on his nose and cheeks that were bleeding a little. He said that he was thrown forward when hit and hit his face on the gunwale and seat.


BARDID: FL-2011-0667
Date: 2011-11-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:01:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: INDIAN RIVER LAGOON
NearestCityTown: SEBASTIAN
County: INDIAN RIVER
WaterConditions: Very Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: CAPSIZING
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
While trying to navigate the Sebastian Inlet during an out going tide,  a large wave swamped the vessel then the next wave capsized it causing both occupants to be thrown in the water. A good Samaritan in another vessel was able to rescue both occupants before they  were swept out to sea by the strong current. The capsized vessel has not been located at this time.

Complete Report


BARDID: FL-2011-0668
Date: 2011-10-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:37:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityTown: HORSESHOE BEACH
County: DIXIE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: GOOD
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On Friday, October 14, 2011, (owner), and two (passengers) were drift fishing on the Gulf of Mexico, in the area of Pepper Fish Island in Dixie County.  At approximately 1500 hours while drifting subject hung a red fish and victim was attempting to net the fish, fell in the rear stern area of the vessel.  victim backed into the rear railing and fell on the boat motor cowling.  subjects put victim in the front of the vessel.  subject operated the vessel back to Horseshoe Beach Boat ramp to seek medical assistance.  victim was complaining of a back injury and could not feel his lower extremities.  EMS transported victim to Shands Hospital in Gainesville Florida.


BARDID: FL-2011-0669
Date: 2011-11-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: INTERCOASTAL WATERWAY SAILFISH
NearestCityTown: PALM BEACH SHORES
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
On 11/19/2011 at approximately 0900 hrs I, Officer of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission was dispatched to a boating accident that had occurred the day before at Sailfish Marina.  After to speaking to all parties involved I discovered that on 11/18/2011 at approximately 1700 hrs. Captain  of the vessel was returning to dock.
The weather for that date and time was rainy/overcast with winds from the East/Northeast blowing at 20 m.p.h and gusting to 27 m.p.h. (wunderground.com/history) and the current was running out.  As Captain entered the slip stern first he placed the starboard bow of his vessel onto the southern piling.  At this point, the piling broke and fell into the vessel that was located in the slip west of slip causing damage to the bow rail and pulling multiple screws loose from the bow rail that was screwed into the cap of the vessel.  According to Captain’s sworn written statement, with the help of dock hands at Sailfish Marina, he was able to get his vessel tied up in his slip without further contact or damage to the other boat.


BARDID: FL-2011-0673
Date: 2011-12-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:35:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: JUST NORTH OF THE NARROWS
NearestCityTown: MARCO ISLAND
County: COLLIER
WaterConditions: Calm
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: GOOD
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Congested Waters
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 12-27-2011 at approximately 1215 hours Captain and her mother were cruising towards Naples from Marco Island. As the exited the Narrows, operator came up on plane and crossed over another vessels wake. At this time passenger was sitting in the bow of the vessel. passenger went up in the air then came down and landed hard causing her back too hurt. Upon a later visit a doctors office reveled passenger had compression fracture on her # 1 vertebrate. passenger had surgery and is recovering fine.; 


BARDID: FL-2011-0674
Date: 2011-11-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityTown: NAPLES
County: COLLIER
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: CAPSIZING
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was out fishing off of the Naples Pier just after 1800 hours. Operator attempted to relocate to a wreck three miles West of the Naples Pier. While underway the seas grew larger and larger. The vessel started taking waves over its bow. Operator started to turn to port to head back into Gordon's Pass. At this time waves started crashing over the side of his vessel. Once the turn was made there was so much water in the vessel that it could not get on plane. A large wave crashed over the stern of the vessel causing the motor to shut off. Operator was two miles off of the pier at this time and made his way to the bow of the vessel. At 2000 vessel capsized and Operator held onto the stern portion until sunrise when he could see the beach. At this time Operator swam to shore and walked to drive where he met utility workers who called  for EMS. Operator was transported to Naples Community Hospital and was checked out. During my interview with Operator he was wrapped in a blanket to stay warm and very energetic.

Nothing further at this time


BARDID: FL-2011-0675
Date: 2011-01-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:58:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: PINE ISLAND SOUND
NearestCityTown: SANIBEL
County: LEE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: GOOD
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of rented PWC failed to pay attention to vessel on his right side while up on plane. He subsequently crashed into the other vessel's port bow on an angle with the bow of the PWC. As a result of the impact he sustained an injury to his left lower leg. A passenger on the other vessel injured her back and complained of pain. Operator of the PWC was taken to Health Park Hospital and later released. Passenger on other vehicle refused medical treatment at the scene. Operator of PWC was found to be at fault, failing to follow Navigation Rule #5 (proper lookout). Additional charges issued to manager of PWC rental. See Narrative. ; V2 occupant:Occupant injured her back by twisting it after impact.  Minor injury and victim stated it was an old injury that was aggravated.; operator2:Subject injured his lower left leg and suffered a minor contusion on his head after striking the boat and being ejected.


BARDID: FL-2011-0676
Date: 2011-12-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityTown: BOCA CHICA
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: GOOD
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel one was traveling in a southeasterly direction, with two individuals on board, when it came into contact of a wake, which made the operator of vessel one to lose control of the vessel and strike mangroves on a nearby island.; victim had Laceration right ear, arms, and legs.  Contusion on forehead.  Possible broken orbital bone.


BARDID: FL-2011-0677
Date: 2011-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 06:50:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE SYLVAN
NearestCityTown: FORT LAUDERDALE
County: BROWARD
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: GOOD
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
vessel 1 had just pulled anchor and was underway when an electrical fire began in the 12 volt panel. The fire spread at a rapid rate and the operator could not get to the fire extinguisher so they abandoned ship. vessel was a total loss.; operator:1ST DEGREE BURN TO RIGHT SIDE OF FACE. 1ST AND 2ND DEGREE BURNS TO RIGHT ARM AND 2ND DEGREE BURNS TO RIGHT THIGH AND SHIN


BARDID: FL-2011-0678
Date: 2011-11-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:59:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityTown: FORT LAUDERDALE
County: BROWARD
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: GOOD
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF V1 CAUSED A 4FT WAKE WHICH CAUSED DAMAGE TO A NUMBER OF VESSELS AND ALSO A DOCK. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED DURING THE INCIDENT.


BARDID: FL-2011-0679
Date: 2011-11-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: OCEAN SIDE MM 99.5
NearestCityTown: KEY LARGO
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: GOOD
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Shift
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 11-12-11 at approximately 1730 hours, the 61 foot Buddy Davis named "I Love My Wife" entered the Key Largo Fisheries Marina and collided with a 60 ft Hatteras named "True Grits" that was secured to the dock. The Buddy Davis had two passengers. No persons were injured.

Operator reports he lost control of the forward power of the vessel and could not maneuver into his docking space as he intended. He states the vessel was in forward and transiting fine, he then placed the gear in neutral but the vessel continued forward, he then placed the gear in reverse and the vessel sped up forward. To avoid a direct impact with the Hatteras, he aimed for the dock pilings consequently knocking down 6 of the pilings and causing minor damage to the Hatteras yacht. 

The Hatteras was unoccupied at the time of the incident and sustained damage to the bow railing.


BARDID: FL-2011-0680
Date: 2011-06-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:39:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ST LUCIE RIVER
NearestCityTown: STUART
County: MARTIN
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: GOOD
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS LEAVING THE SUNSET BAY MARINA AND STRUCK V2. V2 WAS DOCKED AND UNOCCUPIED. BOTH VESSELS SUSTAINED MINIMUM DAMAGE. TIME OF OCCURANCE WAS APPROXIMATELY 8:30. V1 LEFT AREA AND RETURNED TO THE RIVER WATCH MARINA BOAT CLUB DOCKS. BASED ON FURTHER INVESTIGATION V1 HAD STRUCK A PYLON BEFORE STRIKING V2. NO INJURIES WERE RECORDED.


BARDID: FL-2011-0681
Date: 2011-07-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:12:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: CANAL
NearestCityTown: FORT LAUDERDALE
County: BROWARD
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Fuel
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
OWNER OF V1 HAD A GAS LEAK IN THE BILGE PUMP. UPON TRYING TO VACUUM IT OUT AN EXPLOSION OCCURED RESULTING IN ONE FATALITY AND ONE INJURY. THERE WAS A TOTAL LOSS OF VESSEL.; fatal victim :BURNS TO 50 PERCENT OF HIS BODY; injured victim:BURNS TO 50% OF BODY


BARDID: FL-2011-0682
Date: 2011-11-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:09:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: BISCAYE BAY
NearestCityTown: HOMESTEAD
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: GOOD
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel had engine failure and shut off. Wave swamped the vessel form the stern and caused it to partially submerge.


BARDID: FL-2011-0683
Date: 2011-07-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:10:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC
NearestCityTown: HOBE SOUND
County: MARTIN
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: UNKN
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was traveling north on the Intra coastal waterway in the vicinity of marker 41 when the transom and engine caught on fire.


BARDID: FL-2011-0684
Date: 2011-11-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityTown: FT LAUDERDALE
County: BROWARD
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: GOOD
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS LEAVING THE DOCK. THE WIND BLEW V1 TO THE SOUTH WHERE IT MADE CONTACT WITH V2 WHICH WAS PROPERLY DOCKED. MINOR DAMAGE WAS VISIBLE ON THE STARBOARD SIDE OF V2 AND V1 HAD DAMAGE TO ITS SWIM PLATFORM ON THE STERN.


BARDID: FL-2011-0686
Date: 2011-12-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: NORTH FORK OF ST. LUCIE RIVER
NearestCityTown: STUART
County: MARTIN
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: GOOD
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Hull Failure
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 began to take on water from an unknown source and sank.  During the attempted recovery by the operator, the vessel was damaged so badly that the original cause for failure was unable to be determined.


BARDID: FL-2011-0687
Date: 2011-12-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:15:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: PORT CANAVERAL
NearestCityTown: COCOA BEACH
County: BREVARD
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: GOOD
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Floating Object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 operator fell asleep while underway westbound in the main channel at Port Canaveral.  V1 impacted northern tip of Cape Marina's floating dock, then changed course and impacted V2's stern, V3's bow pulpit, and V4's bow.  V1 came to rest lodged between starboard side of V4 and concrete piling.

Complete Report; victim:Laceration from left corner of mouth up top portion of face.   Fractured left orbital bone.


BARDID: FL-2011-0688
Date: 2011-04-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:15:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: L-39 CANAL
NearestCityTown: BOCA RATON
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: GOOD
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
AccidentCause2: STARTING IN GEAR
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
AccidentEvent3: CAPSIZING
RedactedNarrative:
This single vessel accident with no injuries (one operator and 4 occupants) occurred on 04/03/11 at approximately 1615 hours on the L-39 canal in the Everglades Management Area (Area 2A).  V-1 was heading southeast on the L-39 canal until they encountered engine problems.  The occupants started rowing V-1 toward the boat ramp while the operator attempted to fix the engine.  The operator was able to get the engine started but it was in still in gear.  V-1 turned to starboard and hit the shoreline.  V-1 swamped and then capsized.


BARDID: FL-2011-0689
Date: 2011-09-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: WITHLACOOCHE RIVER
NearestCityTown: YANKEETOWN
County: LEVY
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: GOOD
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling west bound down the Withlacoochee River and struck vessel 2 which was moored on the North side of the river. The collision caused damage to vessel 2,a pole, and to the hull on vessel 1.


BARDID: FL-2011-0690
Date: 2011-11-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC
NearestCityTown: KEY BISCAYNE
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: GOOD
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: CAPSIZING
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
owner and passenger were fishing just east of Bill Baggs State Park when sudden rough seas and inclement weather caused their vessel to be swamped by water, causing it to capsize.  Operator was picked up by Miami Dade Fire Boat 1 and occupant was picked up by a good Samaritan.  The vessel later washed up along the shoreline of Bill Baggs Park.  It was removed by the park employees and is being stored in a compound on the park grounds.


BARDID: FL-2011-0691
Date: 2011-11-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:43:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW INDIAN RIVER LAGOON
NearestCityTown: TITUSVILLE
County: BREVARD
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: UNKN
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Sudden Medical Condition
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
For unknown reasons, operator fell over board from V1.  A passing boat observed V1 running in a tight starboard circle with no person/persons onboard.  At approximately 1243 hours, the initial call for service was received.  At approximately 1301 hours Officers from FWC, Brevard County Sheriff's Office, The United States Coast Guard and The United States Fish and Wildlife Service were on scene and began a search and rescue.  At approximately 1338 hours, body was located and recovered from the waters of the Intercoastal Waterway.  There were no apparent signs of injury.  An inspection of the vessel found it to be in compliance with all required safety equipment.  The vessel showed no signs/indicators of impact or malfunction.  body was turned over to personnel from the office of the Brevard County Medical Examiner.  An autopsy will be conducted.  At approximately 1650 hours, operator's personal belongings, the vessel and trailer were turned over to his brother in law.

The preliminary autopsy states cause of death as drowning and post myocardial infarction.  Final autopsy results are pending.  Investigation remains ongoing at this time.


"Additional / Supporting Documents Available at the NE Regional Office"

victim was not wearing a PFD or kill switch at the time he fell overboard.


BARDID: FL-2011-0692
Date: 2011-10-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityTown: CLEARWATER
County: PINELLAS
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: UNKN
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: CAPSIZING
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was at anchor in two to three foot seas, fishing and had a crab trap line caught around their engine. After cutting the anchor line the vessel turned stern into the seas due to the entangled crab trap line. Several waves came over the stern filling the vessel with water and causing it to capsize. ; Subject cut his left forearm with a knife while cutting the anchor line. Stitches required


BARDID: FL-2011-0694
Date: 2011-11-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: SIGSBEE BASIN
NearestCityTown: KEY WEST
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: GOOD
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS TRAVELING THE SAME DIRECTION AS V2. IN A LINE FOLLOWING A TOUR GUIDE. V1 ALTERED COURSE TO PORT AND STRUCK V2. ALL OCCUPANTS INVOLVED FELL OFF THERE VESSELS. THERE WAS NO INJURIES BEYOND FIRST AID.


BARDID: FL-2011-0695
Date: 2011-06-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ST JOHNS RIVER
County: VOLUSIA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: GOOD
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: CAPSIZING
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS FOLLOWING A BEND IN THE RIVER AND STRUCK THE OPPOSING BANK. THIS CAUSED THE VESSEL TO ROLL AND CAPSIzE ONTO THE PORT SIDE. OPERATOR WAS EJECTED FROM THE VESSEL AND POSITIONED UDER THE VESSEL. THE THREE PASSENGER FELL FROM THEIR SEATS BUT HELD ON TO PART OF THE SEATS MOMENTARILY BEFORE FALLING ONTO THE GROUND. MINOR INJURIES WERE SUSTAIED TO THE OPERATOR.; operator:LARGE LACERATION TO LEFT SIDE OF HEAD. MINOR BRUISES AND CUTS ON ARMS LEGS AND FEET; occupant1:BRUISED RIBS AND CHEST


BARDID: FL-2011-0696
Date: 2011-06-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:09:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: GUANA TOLOMATO RIVER
NearestCityTown: ST AUGUSTINE
County: SAINT JOHNS
WaterConditions: Choppy
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: UNKN
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF V1 HIT A WAKE CAUSING HIM TO FALL OFF THE PWC. WHEN HE TRIED TO CLIMB BACK ON TO THE PWC THE OPERATOR SLIPPED AND FELL INJURING THE RIGHT SIDE OF HIS CHEST AREA. HE WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE FLAGLER HOSPITAL IN ST AUGUSTINE.; 


BARDID: FL-2011-0700
Date: 2011-12-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:40:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO / BOCA GRANDE P
NearestCityTown: FORT MYERS
County: LEE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: GOOD
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
On 12/25/11 at approximately 1635 Boating Accident #FWSW11OFF11535 occurred in Boca Grande Pass in Lee County Florida. The accident occurred on the north end of Cayo Costa Island, Latitude N26° 42.271 Longitude W082° 15.355. V1 was being operated east down the shoreline at a high rate of speed. The operator was traveling too close to the shoreline when he collided with a dead tree that was protruding into the water. The collision caused serious bodily injury to the operator. 
; victim:V1 was traveling east along the north end of Cayo Costa. The operator of V1 lost control and impacted a dead tree on the beach causing serious injury to his face and head. The operator was transported to Lee Memorial Hospital in critical condition. victim broke several bones in his face and broke his jaw in three places. He also lost five teeth, broke one rib and received five stitches in his finger.


BARDID: FL-2011-0701
Date: 2011-09-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC
NearestCityTown: KEY WEST
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Inadequate Onboard Navigation Lights
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Commercial Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel two was underway when he struck vessel one. Vessel two made contact with the port side of  vessel one. The impact caused the passenger of vessel two to be ejected from the boat and landed in the water.; v1:Contusions on both shoulders and arms; v2: Contusions on back,arms,shoulders and neck area.


BARDID: FL-2011-0702
Date: 2011-11-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE WIMAUMA
NearestCityTown: WIMAUMA
County: HILLSBOROUGH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: GOOD
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: CAPSIZING
AccidentEvent3: FLOODING/SWAMPING
RedactedNarrative:
V-1, occupied by decedent, left lake-front residence for fishing expedition on Lake Wimauma, where he had resided on for approximately 40  years.  (Older and  previously utilized jon boat with new application of motor--these had never been coupled together previously; experienced vessel operator and knowledgeable of area and activity.)
New acquisition,  previously owned, tiller steer 9.9 Yamaha O/B 4 stroke, was running poorly.   Operator observed under power traveling along the Southern edge of lake to initial fishing location.  Witness later observed vessel partially submerged, ie: vertical position with engine submerged (approx. 1/2 of vessel bow above water surface, and operator missing).  HSO divers later locate operator and decedent in the SE portion of the lake partially submerged.  Body was recovered with the vessel by HSO divers.  Body turned over to Hillsborough ME.  Vessel, motor, and scattered contents recovered and returned to decedent's family after photographing. ; Victim had no signs of injuries. Medical Examiner stated that preliminary cause of death was drowning (75% heart blockage).


BARDID: FL-2011-0703
Date: 2011-06-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: TAMPA BAY ON EAST SIDE OF SKYW
NearestCityTown: PALM RIVER/CLAIR MEL
County: HILLSBOROUGH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: GOOD
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Equipment Failure
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 operating at idle speed took on water thru live well. Bilge pump was not operational. Vessel took on water becoming submerged. Uninjured occupants clung to vessel until rescued.


BARDID: FL-2011-0704
Date: 2011-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC
NearestCityTown: ISLAMORADA
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: GOOD
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Missing or Inadequate Navigation Aids
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Submerged Object
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was traveling northbound towards the marked channel when it suddenly impacted with an unknown object underwater, later to be identified as a green channel marker.  Channel marker was laying completely submerged and marked with a small bottle of bleach tied to a line by an unknown source.  Operator and occupant were uninjured but vessel sustained damage to the stern/transom area and outboard  engine.


BARDID: FL-2011-0705
Date: 2011-12-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:09:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: NORTH SOUND CREEK
NearestCityTown: KEY LARGO
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: GOOD
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person Struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V2 was outbound of North Sound Creek, a marked navigational channel.  As V2 was approaching a Slow Speed/Minimum Wake Zone and was coming off a plane, V1 entered the channel from an unmarked side channel to V2's starboard directly in front of V2, and stopped.  V2 struck the much smaller V1, over-riding it, ejecting the two male occupants seated on the bow of V1.  Neither received injuries.  The female occupant and female operator remained in the vessel.  The female operator of V1 received minor bruises and scrapes.  She refused treatment.  The female occupant of V1 received internal abdominal injuries and was airlifted to Kendall Regional Medical Center where she underwent emergency surgery.  No one was injured on V2.  No one was wearing a PFD.; victim :Received numerous internal injuries resulting from impact with the hull of V2 over-riding V1.  Both of her lungs were punctured from seven broken ribs and a broken sternum.  She received fractures to vertebrae L2 & L3.  Her right kidney, spleen and half of her liver had to be removed.; victim2:Received scrapes and bruises to both legs from impacting the console of the vessel she was operating.


BARDID: FL-2011-0706
Date: 2011-03-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC
NearestCityTown: ISLAMORADA
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: GOOD
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V-1 accelerated and struck V-2 on starboard side. Bow of V-1 went up and struck V-2 at the steering bar where operator's right hand was located causing injuries.  All four passengers were ejected.  No other injuries sustained.  Victim sustained right hand injuries beyond first aid. Victim treated annd prepped at Mariner's Hospital, then air lifted to Baptist Kendall for immediate surgery.


BARDID: FL-2011-0708
Date: 2011-09-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:49:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: SUWANNEE RIVER
NearestCityTown: FANNING SPRINGS
County: LEVY
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: UNKN
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
While the vessel was moving at a high rate of speed the occupant jumped out and hit the water causing minor injuries.; contusions to the head and abdomen area and was briefly admitted into Shands Hospital. Subject was released briefly afterwards.


BARDID: FL-2011-0709
Date: 2011-06-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: TAMPA BAY
NearestCityTown: CLEARWATER
County: PINELLAS
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: GOOD
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: excessive speed
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
V1 PULLING SKI TUBE WITH TWO PERSONS AT COURTNEY CAMPBELL CAUSEWAY BEACH. OCCUPANT ON SKI TUBE FELL OFF AND IMPACTED HEAD WITH WATER. VICTIM ADMITTED TO UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL FOUR DAYS LATER. VICTIM REMAINED IN HOSPITAL AND PRONOUNCED DECEASED.; SEQUELAE OF SUBDURAL HEMATOMA DUE TO BLUNT IMPACT TO HEAD. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE VICTIM HAD BEEN TUBING WITH SOME FRIENDS AND SOMEHOW STRUCK HIS HEAD ON THE VESSEL OR WHILE TUBING.  THE VICTIM NEVER LOST CONSCIOUSNESS WHILE ON THE VESSEL.  ON JUNE 7TH, THE VICTIM WAS ADMITTED TO THE HOSPITAL SUFFERING FROM HEADACHES, NAUSEA, AND VOMITING.  HE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A CLOSED HEAD INJURY.  THE VICTIM'S CONDITION DETERIORATED AND HE WAS PRONOUNCED DECEASED ON 8/27/11.  INVESTIGATORS INTERVIEWED THE VICTIM'S COUSIN WHO SAID THAT THE VICTIM TOLD HER HE HAD BEEN TUBING WHEN HE FELL OFF AND HIT HIS HEAD ON THE WATER WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 60 MILES PER HOUR.  THE FAMILY NEXT SAW THE VICTIM ON JUNE 7TH AND NOTICED THAT HE HAD SEVERE BRUISING ON HIS FACE AND HE WAS COMPLAINING OF HEADACHES.  NONE OF THE FAMILY MEMBERS KNEW WHO THE VICTIM HAD BEEN BOATING WITH


BARDID: FL-2011-0710
Date: 2011-04-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityTown: MADEIRA BEACH
County: PINELLAS
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: UNKN
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Hull Failure
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
On January 11, 2012 I, Officer of FWC received an e-mail requesting that I follow up on a possible boating accident that reportedly occurred on the morning of 4/30/11. According to an online news source reporting on 5/1/11, five subjects were rescued from a vessel just prior to it sinking approximately 10 miles west of John's Pass off of the coast of Pinellas County. A vessel registration number of FL 3192 HY was provided with the request to follow up.
On 1/12/12 I attempted to contact the owner and was unable to make contact but did leave a message asking for a return call on an answering machine. I called two more times later, also without getting an answer. I had dispatch attempt to locate an alternate number and they were unable to do so.
On 1/23/12 at approximately 1500 hours I again called and was able to contact Owner.
I asked Owner if he was involved in the boat accident in question and he confirmed that he was.
Owner described the accident as follows;
Owner and four passengers were onboard Owner's 26' 1994 Offshore center console vessel the morning of 4/30/11 fishing in the Old Salt King of the Beach Kingfish Tournament about 9 or 10 miles west of John's Pass when Owner noticed that the boat was filling up with water. Owner realized that the vessel would soon sink and activated an epirb emergency signal device that was kept onboard the vessel.
A good Samaritan in the area who could not be identified due to time lapse took Owner and his passengers onboard his vessel at about the same time that a United States Coast Guard vessel arrived in the area in response to the distress signal. Owner and his crew were then transported back to shore escorted by USCG. Owner stated that no law enforcement agency was present at any time nor was contacted after the accident. 
Owner stated that he thought that a hose connecting to a through hull fitting at the waterline had come loose allowing the vessel's hull to quickly fill up with water as the sea conditions were rough. This incident was closed 1/23/12 as report taken.


BARDID: FL-2011-0712
Date: 2011-06-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:58:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: LARGO INLET
NearestCityTown: CLEARWATER
County: PINELLAS
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: GOOD
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
On 6/16/2011 at approximately 2258 hours a 39 ft. 2007 Meridian Yacht moored to the dock at Marine Max in Clearwater, FL had an electric short causing the 2007 Meridian Yacht as well as a 2011 44 ft. Meridian Yacht to catch fire.  Both yachts were destroyed in the fire.


BARDID: FL-2011-0713
Date: 2011-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:37:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: GARDEN COVE MARINA
NearestCityTown: ISLAMORADA
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: GOOD
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of vessel one, was attempting to dock in a crowded marina to fuel his vessel.  While maneuvering his vessel to port, the wind coming down the canal swept his vessel under the bow of vessel number two which was docked in a slip at the marina.  Vessel one was able to dislodge from vessel number two and tie up to the marina dock. The bow rail of vessel number one was ripped free from the vessel, the navigational lights were broken off, and the anchor hold was broken free from the bow.  The anchor from vessel one left a gouge under the starboard side bow of vessel two and a scuff mark from vessel one's rub rail.  


BARDID: FL-2011-0714
Date: 2011-05-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: BIG BASIN/WHALE HARBOR CHANNEL
NearestCityTown: ISLAMORADA
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: GOOD
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of vessel 1 was attempting to navigate through a narrow mangrove cut.  A slight veer to the right as he spoke to his passenger behind him caused him to smack his shoulder into a mangrove branch that was sticking out into the cut.  This impact caused him to turn more to the right, into a second bunch of mangrove branches.  One branch broke off and cut him on the top of his head another branch punctured his right arm just below the elbow. The passenger directly behind him was hit by the branches which scratched and bruised her right arm from her wrist to her shoulder.  The second passenger on the back of the ski was scraped and bruised by the branches on her right shoulder and right thigh. The ski turned more to the right and ramped up the mangrove roots crashing the right bow of the ski into the base of a mangrove tree.  operator went over the steering column and smacked the right side of his face on the mangrove trunk.  Occupant2 rolled the ski to the left and they all fell into the water, as the ski slid off the mangrove roots. The occupants helped operator back on the ski.  He applied pressure to his arm while occupant2 put pressure on the gash in his head.  Occupant3 drove the ski back to the Jet Ski rental dock at Whale Harbor, where they called 911.       ; 


BARDID: FL-2011-0715
Date: 2011-02-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:36:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC
NearestCityTown: KEY WEST
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: GOOD
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator2 was stepping onto his houseboat from his dingy. He slipped and fell on the side of his houseboat.; subject suffered Contusions to right rib area. Cut on right elbow. Left ankle sprain.


BARDID: FL-2011-0716
Date: 2011-06-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE CONWAY
NearestCityTown: BELLE ISLE
County: ORANGE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: UNKN
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
OCCUPANT OF V2 FELL FROM V2 INTO THE WATER AND WAS THEN STRUCK BY THE PROP OF V1 CAUSING HIM FATAL INJURIES.;


BARDID: FL-2011-0719
Date: 2011-12-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:36:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PALESTINE
NearestCityTown: LAKE BUTLER
County: UNION
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
On 12/10/11 subjects were fishing onboard vessel 1 on Lake Palestine. Due to witness statements, it is believed that both subjects went overboard between the hours of 8:00am and 12:30pm. subjects were reported overdue to FWC dispatch on 12/10/11 at approximately 11:36pm. victim2 was found deceased on 12/11/11 at approximately 7:40am. victim1 was found deceased on 12/13/11 at approximately 8:42am.;  Preliminary cause of death is accidental drowning.


BARDID: FL-2011-0721
Date: 2011-05-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:32:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityTown: JUPITER
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: GOOD
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS TRAVELING NORTHBOUND ON A PLANE IN THE ICW. V1 OPERATOR STRUCK GREEN LIGHTED 25 MARKER WITH THE FORWARD PORT QUARTER NEAR THE BOW. ONE OCCUPANT OF V1 SUFFERED A OPEN SKULL FRACTURE, LACERATION LEFT CHEEK AS A RESULT OF THE ACCIDENT.;


BARDID: FL-2011-0729
Date: 2011-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityTown: PORT RICHEY
County: PASCO
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Person Departed Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
vessel 1 "Key Largo" aground. While attempting to push the vessel, swimmer 1/operator suffered lacerations to lower back. Vessel was in gear at that time; victim received 2 lacerations to the lower back.


BARDID: FL-2011-0730
Date: 2011-11-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:58:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: BLACKBURN BAY
NearestCityTown: NOKOMIS
County: SARASOTA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: GOOD
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was traveling northbound in the Inter Coastal Waterway (ICW) towards the left side of the channel between green marker 15 and green marker 17. V2 and V3 were traveling southbound in the ICW towards the right side of the channel. V3 overtook V2 near green marker 17. V1 produced a large wake. V3 took the wake on the port-side, resulting in no injuries. Moments after, V2 increased speed for the wake V1 produced. While V2 increased speed the occupant, who was located towards the mid port-side bench seat, stood up to avoid getting wet. While V2 crested the wake with increased speed, the standing occupant was thrown back towards the stern, injuring her lower back and requiring help beyond first aid.
Suffered injuries to Lower Spine; L-1 and L-2 compression fractures.


BARDID: FL-2011-0731
Date: 2011-12-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 06:25:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: BAY
NearestCityTown: MIAMI
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: None
Visibility: GOOD
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: UNKNOWN
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
ALL VESSELS WERE DOCKED AT THEIR PERSPECTIVE SLIPS. THE OCCUPANTS OF VESSEL 1 WERE AWAKENED BY THE SMELL OF SMOKE. ALL OCCUPANTS OF V1 MANAGED TO EXIT THE VESSEL BEFORE THE VESSEL WAS COMPLETELY ENGULFED IN FLAMES. TWO OF THE OCCUPANTS SUSTAINED MINOR BURN INJURIES. THE FIRE SPREAD FROM V1 TO THE OTHER 5 VESSELS WHICH WERE DOCKED NEXT TO V1; victim1 :BURN JUST ABOVE LEFT EAR; victim2:BURNS ON RIGHT ARM AND LEG


BARDID: FL-2011-0732
Date: 2011-07-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:51:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityTown: KEY WEST
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Choppy
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: GOOD
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was at anchor on the north side of Wisteria Island with four occupants on board.  The V1 owner went into the salon to go below using the stairwell.  A short time later one of the occupants found the owner on the floor at the foot of the stairs.  A call was made to 911 and relayed to United States Coast Guard (Sector Key West).  Sector dispatched USCG (Station Key West) to respond. Upon their arrival USCG Station began Cpr and transported the V1 owner to emergency medical services waiting on shore at the USCG Station.  Ems transferred the V1 owner to Lower Keys Medical Center for further evaluation.  The V1 owner was later pronounced dead at Lower Keys Medical Center. ; victim was found at the bottom of  V1 stairs from an apparent  fall below deck.   victim  suffered the following injuries: a laceration of the occipital region of the scalp,  a fracture his 2nd cervical vertebra, spinal cord contusion, a subarachnoid space extravasated blood at the base of the brain (small area).


BARDID: FL-2011-0733
Date: 2011-06-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityTown: FT. LAUDERDALE
County: BROWARD
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: GOOD
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: MACHINERY FAILURE
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 6/28/11 at approximately 2008hrs, Ft Lauderdale PD responded to a call for an overdue rental boat.  operator had rented V1 at 0800hrs and had not returned.  USCG located the vessel 7.3 miles off Lake Worth with no one on board at approximately 0100hrs.  USCG reported that the prop was fouled with a line and the dive ladder was lowered into the water.  USCG reported that all 12 life jackets were on board.  operator was not located.  Missing person report #11-073689 was filed by Ft. Lauderdale PD.


BARDID: FL-2011-0734
Date: 2011-07-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:41:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE WORTH LAGOON
NearestCityTown: PALM BEACH
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: GOOD
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
On 07/16/11 Town of Palm Beach Fire Department responded to report of vessel fire on 33' catamaran "Stress Relief."  Fire Department observed smoke and charing from deck hatches.  FD put out fire with water and fire extinguishers without entering vessel.  No one was on board vessel.  No fire marshall investigation initiated/cause of fire unknown.  Owner reported power and gas were shut off.


BARDID: FL-2011-0736
Date: 2011-08-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:45:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: C-14 CANAL
NearestCityTown: CORAL SPRINGS
County: BROWARD
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: GOOD
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
On August 21, 2011 at approximately 3:45pm an accident occurred in the C-14 canal resulting in 1 injured victim and 1 fatality. 

Operator was operating a 17' Aquasport, which will here and after be referred to as V-1, with two passengers, Tuber1 and Tuber2, being towed on a West Marine Ninja Blaster tube behind V-1.  Operator was heading east in the C-14 canal when his vessel started to get close to the north shoreline of the canal.  When Operator noticed that his vessel had gotten too close to the north shoreline he made a sharp turn to starboard (to the right) which caused the tube to slide into the rocky shoreline of the canal.  

Tuber2 was transported to the North Broward Hospital with abrasions and lacerations to both of his feet, his left elbow, and across his back. 

Tuber1's injuries were fatal.  Tuber1 suffered a large laceration across the top of his head extending down his forehead, a deep laceration to the left side of his forehead, and abrasions across his left shin, left lower back, chest and left side of face. 

; TUBER1:Tuber1 was being towed on a tube behind V-1 when the tube impacted the rocky bank.  Tuber1 suffered a laceration across the top of his head exposing his skull and an impact on his left forehead.  Tuber1 also had abrasions across his left shin, upper chest, and left cheek.    According to the Broward Medical Examiner's official report Tuber1 died as a result of asphyxial drowning secondary to multiple blunt force trauma due to inner tubing waterway collision with fixed objects on shore. ; TUBER2,:Tuber2 was also being towed on a tube behind V-1 and was thrown into a rocky bank.  Tuber2 received abrasions/lacerations to his back, both feet, and left elbow.


BARDID: FL-2011-0737
Date: 2011-08-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:20:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityTown: GULF BREEZE
County: SANTA ROSA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: CAPSIZING
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling east on Santa Rosa Sound coming from Pensacola, heading to Navarre boat ramp. Operator was following the shoreline and struck the part of the shore that extended out.  Vessel 1 hit the shore which caused it to pitch, ramp and land upside down on the shore.  3 Occupants and the operator were trapped underneath the vessel and dug themselves out. Minor injuries sustained by all inside the vessel.

; victim2 was transported to Sacred Heart Hospital by EMS.  Victim2 was treated and released for lacerations to the right eye brow receiving only stitches. ; another subject received minor injuries consisting of  ankle soreness, small lacerations to the knee, as well as back and neck soreness.  he refused treatment; victim3 received minor injuries consisting of contusions to the right eye and soreness to the his lower right side. ; victim1 sustained minor injuries consisting of contusions to his right eye, and pain to his chest from the impact of accident. Victim1 received a catscan of his chest to check for internal injury. he was cleared and released from the hospital that day.


BARDID: FL-2012-0045
Date: 2012-02-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ST. AUGUSTINE INLET
NearestCityTown: ST. AUGUSTINE
County: SAINT JOHNS
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Force of wave/wake
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
The occupants of V1 were drift fishing at the St. Augustine Inlet south jetty. V1 became grounded on the jetty rocks due to wave action in the inlet. The operator of V1 was unable to start the engine to move away from the rocks. The four occupants of V1 abandoned the vessel for the safety of the jetty. V1 broke into several pieces and sank in the inlet at the jetty.


BARDID: FL-2012-0046
Date: 2012-01-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE OKEECHOBEE
NearestCityTown: MOORE HAVEN
County: GLADES
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 1/25/12 I responded to a boating accident at Moore Haven Canal and Dynamite Pass. A bass boat was traveling East in Moore Haven Canal when it collided with an air boat coming out of Dynamite Pass. Both operator and passenger on the air boat were thrown over board resulting in the air boat passenger suffering a left broken leg. Injuries on the bass boat concluded with the passenger suffering a large contusion in his right leg.
     ; V2 occupant RECEIVED A CONTUSION IN HIS UPPER RIGHT LEG. EMS WAS ON SCENE AND subject WAS TRANSPORTED BY AMBULANCE TO A LOCAL HOSPITAL.; V1 occupant SUFFERED A LEFT BROKEN LEG. EMS WAS ON SCENE AND subject WAS AIR LIFTED TO A LOCAL HOSPITAL


BARDID: FL-2012-0047
Date: 2012-01-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: CALOOSAHATCHEE RIVER
NearestCityTown: MOORE HAVEN
County: GLADES
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
On 01/27/2012 at approximately 1500 hrs, the vessel Tortuga hailing port Boca Grande FL, USCG Doc TMU42125D787 struck the Moore Haven Swing Bridge (Rail Road Trestle) causing damage to the vessel on both starboard and port sides and to the bridge. No injuries were reported to either the operator or the passenger of the vessel.

estimated his vessel's damage to be $10,000 on scene. SCFE (South Central Florida Express/US Sugar Corp.) produced an estimate for damages/inspections to the Moore Haven Swing Bridge to be $12,029.


BARDID: FL-2012-0048
Date: 2012-02-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC
NearestCityTown: KEY WEST
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V-1 was following V-2. V-2 stopped and V-1 collided with V-2;  occupant on v2 received LACERATION TO LEFT KNEE WHICH REQUIRED STICHES AND STAPLES.; Operator2 :CONTUSIONS TO THE LEFT LEG AND HIP AREA Updated Bard, injuries caused by striking vessel: V1 struck the left legs of V2’s operator and occupant while trying to avoid collision.


BARDID: FL-2012-0049
Date: 2012-03-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: BUTTONWOOD SOUND
NearestCityTown: ISLAMORADA
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL AT ANCHOR.  SUBJECT WAS ATTEMPTING TO LOWER HIMSELF FROM THE "T" TOP OF THE VESSEL, LOST BALANCE AND FELL, HITTING HIS HEAD ON THE DECK AND CAUSING A 2' LACERATION TO BACK OF HEAD.; SUBJECT WAS SITTING ON TOP OF "T" TOP OF VESSEL.  SUBJECT STATED HE HAD BEEN DRINKING.  VESSEL WAS AT ANCHOR.  ACCORDING TO WITNESSES SUBJECT WAS ATTEMPTING TO LOWER HIMSELF FROM "T" TOP, LOST BALANCE AND FELL, HITTING THE BACK OF HIS HEAD CAUSING A 2" LACERATION TO THE BACK OF HIS HEAD.  HE WAS TAKEN BY EMS TO MARINERS HOSPITAL WHERE HIS WOUND WAS TREATED.  HE WAS GIVEN A CT SCAN WHICH CAME BACK NEGATIVE FOR FURTHER INJURIES.


BARDID: FL-2012-0051
Date: 2012-02-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ST. LUCIE RIVER
NearestCityTown: PALM CITY
County: MARTIN
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was headed South in the St. Lucie River while V2 was headed north at which time V1 collided with V2 near channel marker 31 causing a deep laceration in the victims right arm just below her elbow.; victim was struck by V1's outrigger causing a deep laceration to her right arm just below her elbow.


BARDID: FL-2012-0052
Date: 2012-03-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:50:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: BOCA CHICA CHANNEL
NearestCityTown: KEY WEST
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 struck V2 from behind and also struck the operator of V2; :Back and rib injuries/contusions. Laceration above left eye.


BARDID: FL-2012-0289
Date: 2012-05-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:20:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityTown: ISLAMORADA
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On Sunday, May 27, 2012 at approximately 1822 hours while on water patrol at the "Sand Bar" in Whale Harbor Channel Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission were dispatched to a call reference a hit and run accident without injuries.

Arriving on the scene at approximately 1828 hours I observed two vessels FL0717NM (V2) and FL5922JU (V1) adrift near the mouth of the channel.  A sheriff's deputy had intercepted V1 and held them at the scene.  I interviewed the occupants of V2 who reported that they had just pulled anchor to leave the area when V1 approached from seaward, gunned his engines and collided with V2 near the port side stern gunwhale of V2's vessel.

I then interviewed the captain of V1 who seemed to be impaired.  He first reported that he couldn't remember hitting the vessel then reported he did.

The damage to V1 at the very bow is consistent with a broadside strike of V2.

Photos were taken and witness statements taken.  The operator of V1 was subsequently arrested for operating a vessel while impaired, leaving the scene of an accident without exchanging ID, and violation of navigation rule resulting in an accident (Rule #5 - failure to maintain adequate lookout.)


BARDID: FL-2012-0290
Date: 2012-05-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:45:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: BOYNTON BEACH INLET
NearestCityTown: BOYNTON BEACH
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was traveling west bound entering the Boynton Beach Inlet. The trim tabs were in a downward position when a wave came over the bow. The operator tried to accelerate at this point but the engines stalled. He was unable to restart the engines before another wave came over the stern of the boat  and it began to sink. The operator and occupant cleared the vessel as it sank. Tow boat US was first on scene and pulled both the operator and occupant out of the water on to their vessel. Tow Boat US then dragged the sunken vessel into deeper water to raise it.


BARDID: FL-2012-0291
Date: 2012-06-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ST. JOE BAY
NearestCityTown: PORT ST. JOE
County: GULF
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR WAS TRYING TO ENTER THE GULF COUNTY CANAL. DUE TO THE WAVES THE OPERATOR MISSED THE CHANAL AND HIT A SAND BAR. BEFORE HE COULD MOVE THE VESSEL, THE VESSEL TOOK ON WATER AND THEN SANK. OPERATOR ANCHORED THE VESSEL AND WALKED TO SHORE. SEA TOW BROUGHT THE VESSEL TO THE LANDING.


BARDID: FL-2012-0292
Date: 2012-05-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: PRIVATE CANAL
NearestCityTown: PANAMA CITY
County: BAY
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Failure to vent
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS MOORED BEHIND THE RESIDENCE. OPERATOR OF V1 RAISED THE ENGINE COVERS TO ALLOW VENTILATION OF THE COMPARTMENTS BEFORE TAKING OFF ON HIS TRIP. HE DID NOT INITIATE THE BLOWER SYSTEM BECAUSE HE WAS NOT PREPARING TO START THE ENGINES YET. WHILE WASHING THE INTERIOR OF THE COCKPIT HE NOTICED A FLAME RISING FROM THE BILGE AREA IN THE STERN AND ATTEMPTED TO SPRAY THE WATER HOSE ON THE FIRE BUT THE FIRE GOT OUT OF HAND CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGES TO THE BOAT.


BARDID: FL-2012-0293
Date: 2012-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: CRYSTAL LAKE
NearestCityTown: GREENHEAD
County: WASHINGTON
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS PULLING 2 SKIERS ON SKIM BOARDS. VICTIM WAS PULLING ON SKI ROPE WHILE ACTIVELY SKIING HOLDING ROPE SLACK WITH RIGHT HAND. VICTIM THEN FELL FORWARD OFF THE SKIM BOARD AND LEFT HAND WENT THROUGH THE ROPE SLACK DURING THE FALL AND BECAME WRAPPED AROUND LEFT WRIST AND TIGHTENED AS VICTIM FELL INTO THE WATER. WITNESSED BY SECOND SKIER. OPERATOR ADMITTED TO NOT HAVING A MIRROR OR OBSERVER ON BOARD WHILE PULLING SKIERS.; victim had SURGERY ON LEFT WRIST. NO BROKEN BONES, TENDONS, OR NERVES. BONES OUT OF PLACE AND CORRECTED WITH SURGERY


BARDID: FL-2012-0294
Date: 2012-06-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:35:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: APALACHICOLA RIVER
NearestCityTown: WHITE CITY
County: GULF
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF V1 WAS CRUISING WHEN HE STRUCK A SUBMERGED OBJECT. THE COLLISION EJECTED operator AND CAUSED HIM TO STRIKE HIS HEAD ON THE BOW PORTION OF THE VESSEL. operator WAS EJECTED IN THE PROCESS, BUT ABLE TO RETRIEVE HIS BOAT AND CRUISE BACK TO THE LANDING WHERE HELP WAS WAITING.; operator :FRACTURED CHEEK BONES, BROKEN NOSE, HEMORAGE IN FRONTAL LOBE OF BRAIN.


BARDID: FL-2012-0295
Date: 2012-06-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: DESTIN PASS
NearestCityTown: DESTIN
County: OKALOOSA
WaterConditions: Very Rough
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL WAS CAPSIZED BY LARGE WAVES WHILE ATTEMPTING TO NEGOTIATE THE DESTIN PASS. VESSEL WAS NORTHBOUND RETURNING FROM THE GULF. ALL PERSONS WERE EJECTED BUT AHD PFD'S AND STAYED WITH THE VESSEL.


BARDID: FL-2012-0353
Date: 2012-05-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:41:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC
NearestCityTown: JUPITER
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On Thursday, 5/3/12 at approximately 21:41 hours, Boating Accident FWSA12OFF3132 occurred on the Intracoastal Waterway and channel marker #25 in Jupiter, Palm Beach County.  This was single vessel allision with a lighted navigational channel marker.  All four occupants sustained injuries and were transported by emergency medical services (EMS) to local hospitals for treatment. Two of the occupants sustained serious injuries and were admitted into the hospital. The operator and other occupant's injuries were treated in the Jupiter Medical Center Emergency Room and were released. Property damage occurred to V-1 and channel marker #25.

Injured1 - Laceration right wrist - Abrasion left wrist - Contusion to left shoulder  - Puncture wound to left groin  victim was transported by EMS to Jupiter Medical Center emergency room. victim was treated at Jupiter Medical Center emergency room and discharged in the early morning of 5/4/12. ;

Injured2 Status: Seriously Injured - Contusion to forehead - Fractured nose - Abrasions to right forearm, right tricep and elbow - Broken left patella - Lacerated left knee cap area - Dislocated and fractured left femur - Abrasion to right knee.  Victim was transported by EMS from accident site and admitted to Jupiter Medical Center emergency room. Victim was discharged from Jupiter Medical Center approximately a week later, exact time and date is unknown.   ;

Injured3 Status: Seriously Injured - Lacerations to left side of scalp - Laceration to nose - Abrasions left side of face - Partial bridge (teeth) knocked out - Laceration to liver - Abrasions to left hip - Contusion to left hip - Contusion to left lower back - Broken left fibia   Victim was transported by EMS from the accident site to Jupiter Medical Center emergency room. Victim3 was then transported from Jupiter Medical Center to St. Mary's Medical Center intensive care unit. Victim3 was discharged from St. Mary's Medical Center on 5/7/12. Victim3 was admitted to St. Mary's Medical Center on 5/15/12 for a blot clot in her left leg. ; 

Injured4:Status: Injured - Contusion to right cheek/lower jaw - Abrasion to right hip/groin - Contusion to right/groin  Victim was transported by EMS from accident site to Jupiter Medical Center emergency room.  He was treated at Jupiter Medical Center emergency room and discharged in the early morning of 5/4/12.


BARDID: FL-2012-0354
Date: 2012-07-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:50:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: LARGO SOUND
NearestCityTown: KEY LARGO
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was operating in marked channel.  Second vessel passed at high rate of speed and the wake caused vessel one to strike marker.  Second vessel never saw accident. Operator sustained a thumb injury as well as lacerations to the arm and leg. This was caused by impacting the console of the vessel.; Passenger sustained a head injury by being ejected from the boat. His head hit marker 23 and he received a cut to the head as well as a large contusion to the head.


BARDID: FL-2012-0356
Date: 2012-07-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:43:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityTown: HERNANDO BEACH
County: HERNANDO
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Other
OtherEquipmentFailure: splash panel
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 (FL4857EW), a self-bailing vessel, took on water approximately ten miles West of Bill Watts tripod.  The engine did not start and the bilge pump was not able to keep up with the workload and eventually stopped working.  

    A good Samaritan and his son arrived to assist with the rescue.  They loaded the victims onto their vessel and attempted to tow the submerged vessel to shore. They were unable to keep the water out of it due to a loss of the splash panel, which floated out of the boat once it was initially submerged.

  Subsequently, they abandoned it approximately seven miles from shore.  Two days later, vessel 1 was located approximately 12 miles from shore by a local shrimper.  The owner/operator later recovered it that day.


BARDID: FL-2012-0357
Date: 2012-05-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:44:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: SUWANNEE RIVER
County: SUWANNEE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
AccidentCause2: Congested waters
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
ON 5/27/12, AT APPROXIMATELY 17:44 HOURS, VESSEL ONE WAS TRAVELING DOWN THE SUWANNEE RIVER, .25 MILES FROM THE MOUTH OF THE SANTA FE. VESSEL ONE OVERTOOK AN UNKNOWN VESSEL TRAVELING IN THE SAME DIRECTION. AS VESSEL ONE PASSED OVER THE UNKNOWN VESSEL'S WAKE, IT HEADED DIRECTLY TOWARD VESSEL TWO, WHICH WAS TRAVELING UP THE SUWANNEE. VESSEL TWO IMMEDIATELY PUT THE MOTOR IN REVERSE, CAUSING THE VESSEL TO TURN. DUE TO LACK OF VISABILTY FROM RAIN, CONGESTED WATERWAYS, AND CARELESS OPERATION, VESSEL ONE STRUCK VESSEL TWO ON THE STARBOARD SIDE IN THE REAR.


BARDID: FL-2012-0358
Date: 2012-06-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:07:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityTown: MARCO ISLAND
County: COLLIER
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
RedactedNarrative:
V-1 took on a excessive amount of water over the transom while offshore due to rough sea conditions. V-1 slowly returned to port due to excessive amount of water within the bilge. As soon as the  vessel made it back to the dock it capsized and sank.


BARDID: FL-2012-0359
Date: 2012-07-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE KISSIMMEE
NearestCityTown: LAKE WALES
County: POLK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/15/12 at approximately 0130 hours I, Officer of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission was contacted by the Tampa Duty Communications Center in reference to a boating crash where an airboat had struck a wooden dock at Thomas Landing on Lake Kissimmee. The duty officer further advised that one of the subjects has cerebral palsy and all subjects were accounted for with the boat at the ramp.

	I arrived on scene and learned that one of the passengers, had been transported to the Lake Wales hospital from Polk County Sheriff office deputies. I then made contact with the alleged operator and vessel owner. Operator advised that they had left the ridge and was returning to their campsite at the River Ranch boat ramp. He further stated that he was operating the vessel and that he had not been out on Lake Kissimmee in about a year. The vessel (FL 4434 RY) is a 2006 green in color homemade (Predator hull) fiberglass airboat. The vessel is a front seat operated airboat with a double seated rear seat. He stated Occupant2 was sitting to the right and behind him. A third subject and passenger was sitting to the left and behind him. 

            Operator advised that he approached the area of Thomas Landing and went around the fence line area which extends into the water from the shoreline. He stated that as he passed the fence line he approached the wooden dock area and attempted to cross between the broken portions of the dock. The dock also extends from the shoreline into the water. 

	Operator advised that as he entered the broken area of the dock he struck a submerged object with the bow of his airboat. He stated that it caused the airboat to go up into the air and tilt to the right causing all of them to be ejected. Operator stated that he and Occupant2 were thrown out to the right. He stated that Occupant3 jumped out and to the left. Operator stated that he used a light to navigate around the fence line, but turned it off as he approached the wooden dock. He stated that he was, “using the moonlight” to navigate. He also stated that he was not wearing any eye protection. I observed a large amount of blind mosquitoes swarming in the area.  

	Operator advised that he observed subject swimming back to the airboat and he also swam to the airboat to turn it off. He then swam over to Occupant2 and was able to bring him over to the airboat. He stated that Occupant2 has cerebral palsy. They subsequently walked the airboat down the dock to the boat landing.

	I spoke with Occupant3 who advised the same as Operator and stated that she did not see what they had struck. She further stated that they need to put lights on the wooden dock. 

	I completed a boating safety inspection of the airboat. The only violation that I noted was that there were no mufflers. I observed damage to the port side bow and one of the pipes was broken off the port side header. Operator had already gone back to River Ranch boat ramp and retrieved his truck. I advised him that he could load up the vessel. I then took digital photographs of the damages. Operator estimated the damage at approximately $2,500.00.

            I then responded to the Lake Wales Hospital to make contact with Occupant2. Upon arrival I was advised that they were about to release him. I spoke with Occupant2 who confirmed Operator' explanation above. Occupant2 advised that he had no injuries, but was sore. I left the hospital.

	I then responded to London Creek, where I launched my marked patrol airboat. I went to the crash location. I observed a portion of the dock that was missing where Operator said it was. On both sides of the opening was part of the wooden dock that appears to been damaged awhile ago. Within the opening I observed two round wooded posts that were visible and sticking up from the water approx


BARDID: FL-2012-0360
Date: 2012-05-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: BAY
NearestCityTown: MIAMI
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Improper anchoring
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On the above listed date, there was very bad weather and heavy winds. the owner of vessel #1 failed to properly anchor the vessel to endure heavy winds. Vessel dragged anchor and hit v2 causing the above listed damages. No injuries were reported.


BARDID: FL-2012-0450
Date: 2012-08-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: BOCA CIEGA BAY
NearestCityTown: TREASURE ISLAND
County: PINELLAS
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 had an electrical fire near the transom on the main deck. The fire quickly spread throughout the vessel.

Debris from vessel 1 ignited the fore deck of vessel 2.

The heat from the fire on vessel 1 damaged vessel 3.

On 4 August 2012 at approximately 1930 hours a vessel fire started aboard vessel 1 which is known as City Slicker.  The fire, which was fought and investigated by the Treasure Island Fire Department, is believed to have started as a result of an electrical issue with the air conditioning unit.  The estimated damage to vessel 1 is $25,000.

Due to the size of the fire, it spread to the vessel 2 known as Panacea, catchinng the fore deck on fire. Vessel 2 occupied the slip immediately to the north of vessel 1.  the estimated damage to his vessel is $75,000.   

Vessel 3, named 'Saga' occupied the slip immediately to the south of vessel 1.  Vessel 3 appeared to have damage from the heat with an estimated $40,000 damage.

Additionally the dock suffered approximately $15,000 worth of damage


BARDID: FL-2012-0451
Date: 2012-08-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:01:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityTown: RIVIERA BEACH
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: engine overheating
RedactedNarrative:
V1 experienced a failure of a water pump, causing engine #3 to overheat, melt fiberglass, and smoke. V1 operator turned off all power to the vessel and the overheating and smoking stopped. V1 was safely towed to a marina. 

V1 was cruising at approximately 10 knots, around .25 mile outside of the Palm Beach Inlet, Atlantic Ocean. Myself and FWC Officer, witnessed black smoke emitting from V1, approximately .5 mile from our patrol vessel. 

Our patrol vessel arrived on scene, along with Sea Tow, and Riviera Beach Police Department. 

the Captain, stated he noticed smoke coming from the engine room. Operator turned the controls over to fellow vessel occupant, to investigate the problem. Operator discovered smoke, but no flames coming from one of the three diesel engines. The entire power to the vessel was shut down and the engine stopped smoking within 2 minutes. 

Sea Tow, towed the vessel to Rybovich Marina, located in the city of West Palm Beach, FL. I conducted the boating accident investigation at this location. 

Upon investigating the cause of the accident, it was determined that the water pump ceased working on engine #3, which caused the fiberglass to overheat and melt. This caused the smoke. 

I concluded that there were no violations of navigation rules or laws. No citations or warnings were issued.


BARDID: FL-2012-0452
Date: 2012-07-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:14:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityTown: UNINCORPORATED
County: DIXIE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Victim dives from vessel into Gulf of Mexico striking bottom with her head, shoulder and arm.

On 07/28/12, at about 1700 hours V1 was underway heading toward the Steinhatchee River channel when Occupant1 lost her hat overboard. The vessel turned around and approached the area where the hat was. Victim dove out of V1 not realizing how shallow the water was [the water was dark due to heavy rains]. Victim struck the bottom with her head, shoulder and arm; she was helped back into the vessel by her friends. Victim appeared to have the wind knocked out of her and had pain in her left arm area. V1 proceeded in to the Sea Hag  Marina on the Steinhatchee River. During this time they called 911.Upon arrival Victim was transported to Shands Hospital, by ambulance, where she was diagnosed with a proximal humerus fracture. The arm was immobilized in a sling and she was released.


BARDID: FL-2012-0453
Date: 2012-08-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: BISCAYNE BAY
NearestCityTown: NORTH BAY VILLAGE
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Steering
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 08-12-12 at approximately 1630 hrs., Ofc and I responded to the Pelican Harbor Boat Ramp, reference a delayed single vessel accident with injuries that occurred in the I.C.W., south of the 79th Street Bridge. A 2010, 21 foot Lighting Power Boat, black in color, heading south bound in the I.C.W. collided with green channel marker 27. Three victims onboard were injured and transported to Ryder Trauma Center by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue,  

On 08-12-12 at approximately 1630 hrs., Ofc and I responded to the Pelican Harbor Boat Ramp, reference a delayed single vessel accident with injuries, that occurred in the I.C.W., south of the 79th Street Bridge. Upon arrival I met with a witness, who advised he observed his friend's vessel, a 21' Lighting Power Boat, black in color, FL8413LW, heading southbound in the I.C.W., collide with green channel marker 27. Witness advised he then proceeded with his vessel over to the victim's vessel and helped the injured victims, operator, and passengers onto his vessel. Witness advised he then called 911, and brought the injured victims to the Pelican Harbor Boat Ramp. Witness advised Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded to the scene and transported all three victim's to the Ryder Trauma Center on this date. Witness advised he went back to retrieve the victim's vessel, and towed it back to the Pelican Harbor Boat Ramp.

Lt. responded to the Ryder Trauma Center on this date to check the status of the injured victims. Lt. advised that none of the victim's had serious injuries, and that I could release the vessel to the operator's friend at the scene.

Photographs of the vessel and the channel marker were taken at the scene and attached to this report. 

On 08-13-12, at 1000 hrs., Ofc and I responded to the Ryder Trauma Center to speak with the operator of the vessel. Upon arrival we met with Operator who advised at approximately 1500 hrs. on 08-12-12 he was operating his vessel southbound in the I.C.W., when he suddenly started having problems with the steering. Operator advised he came off plane and was attempting to locate the problem. Operator advised he felt it would be better to take the vessel back to the Pelican Harbor Boat Ramp at this time. Operator advised when he attempted to get back on plane and turn the vessel around, the starboard bow collided with the green channel marker #27. Operator advised he was traveling at approximately 20 m.p.h. when he made contact with the channel marker, causing him to hit his forehead on the vessel windshield, causing a large laceration to his forehead. Passengers were also injured during the impact. Victim3 hit her face on the windshield causing several lacerations to the bridge of her nose and upper lip. Victim2 was ejected backwards over the engines, causing multiple contusions to his legs and arms. Operator advised his friend then came by and loaded all of them into his vessel and transported them back to the Pelican Harbor Boat Ramp,where Miami-Dade Fire Rescue was standing by for transport.         


BARDID: FL-2012-0454
Date: 2012-08-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:04:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: MONROE CANAL SYSTEM
NearestCityTown: ST. JAMES CITY
County: LEE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/17/2012 at approximately 6:04 pm, myself, and Officers were dispatched to the Monroe Canal Marina to investigate the report of a hit and run boating accident (no injuries).The suspect vessel crashed into a pylon and then into a vessel positioned along the canal; and then left the scene. The vessel was tied off at the Marina and the operator and passenger, both of which were suspected of being intoxicated, left the scene in a vehicle driven by a woman. The entire event was witnessed by a boater who was following behind. The following day the operator was identified, and admitted having too much to drink and was impaired due to excessive alcohol use.  He was charged with leaving the scene and careless operation. For more information, please refer to detailed narrative, attachments, and photos.


BARDID: FL-2012-0455
Date: 2012-06-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:15:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: BANANA RIVER
NearestCityTown: MERRITT ISLAND
County: BREVARD
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
SYNOPSIS:
On June 7, 2012, at approximately 1510 hours, three people rented two personal watercrafts from Island Surf & Ski Watersports on the Banana River Lagoon in Merritt Island. While underway at a planing speed, V-1 was struck by V-2 on V-1's Port Quarter resulting in injuries to the occupant of V-1 and fiberglass hull damage to both vessels. The injured occupant was transported to shore by V-1 where they notified an employee of Island Watercraft Rentals that an accident occurred and he contacted 911. Brevard County Fire Rescue arrived on scene and transported the victim to Cape Canaveral Hospital. 
INVESTIGATION:
On June 7, 2012, I, Officer of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (herein FWC), was conducting state water patrol on the Indian River in Brevard County when I was dispatched to a boating accident with injuries. The incident was reported to FWC Dispatch by Surf & Ski Watersports in Merritt Island. The dispatcher advised that all of the subjects involved with the accident had made it to shore. I docked my patrol vessel at Reliant Energy Power Plant in Port St. John and responded by land.
Officer also responded to the call and arrived on scene at approximately 1556. I arrived on scene at approximately 1610 hours. Upon my arrival, I spoke with the owner and an employee of the rental shop. All parties involved in the collision had been transported to Cape Canaveral Hospital. The employee informed me that the subjects had rented two personal watercraft (PWC) from them. He advised that he had helped the subjects launch the PWC's after he informed them about their safety equipment and the surrounding manatee zones. employee advised that about 25 minutes after the subjects had launched, he observed V-1 and V-2 operating on a full plane through the manatee zone, heading back to where they had launched. He said he was wondering why they had ran through the manatee zone on full plane when he noticed that the occupant on V-1 was bloody and unconscious. employee called 911 as soon as the subjects reached the shore. employee provided me with a sworn written statement, rental agreement and registrations for the vessel's involved. While on scene, I inspected and took digital photographs of the PWC's and assessed the damages. After these inspections, I went to the hospital to interview all parties involved. 
I arrived at Cape Canaveral Hospital at approximately 1657 hours. After advising her of her rights, I interviewed the operator of V-2. Operator2 said that she was driving V-2 and that her step-son was operating V-1 with her husband on the back of the PWC. She said that she was following about 20 feet behind V-1 when it made a sudden sharp turn in front of her and she could turn V-2 in the opposite direction in time to avoid collision. She could not recall in which direction V-1 had turned in front of her. She said that the next thing she knew her husband was unconscious in the water. She provided me with a sworn written statement.
 I then interviewed the operator of V-1, after advising him of his rights. He advised that he was operating V-1 with his father riding on the back of the PWC. He said that his step-mother was riding behind him when he made a sharp turn to the left in the shape of a U. He said his step-mother attempted to mimic the same turn but could not turn as sharply and ran into the rear port side of V-1 with the bow of V-2. His father fell off the PWC due to the impact of the vessels colliding and was unconscious in the water. Opeartor1 jumped off of V-1 and retrieved his father from the water and set him on the back of V-1 to transport him to shore for help.


BARDID: FL-2012-0456
Date: 2012-07-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: UPPER TAMPA BAY
NearestCityTown: TAMPA
County: HILLSBOROUGH
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
On 7-21-2012 at approximately 1300hrs was operating a PWC (FL 4312PH) rented from Baywatch Watersports in upper Tampa Bay. Operator was cruising near the Howard Franklin Bridge. Operator was jumping waves near the bridge. As Operator landed from a wave he coasted with the wave and noticed he was about to hit the Howard Franklin Bridge and jumped off. As he jumped off the PWC he hit a piling from the bridge and recieved minor cuts on his hand and arm and a laceration on his left leg. Operator refused any and all first aid. The PWC coasted toward the bridge and struck another piling causing damage to the front of the PWC.

Operator swam to the PWC and tried to start it but it would not start. Operators friend came over to assist but still could not get it started so he took him on his PWC and they returned to the rental facility and advised them of the accident.


BARDID: FL-2012-0486
Date: 2012-09-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE IDA
NearestCityTown: DELRAY BEACH
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF MAKING A TURN WHEN V2 ACCIDENTALLY STRUCK V1 ON THE PORT SIDE CAUSING DAMAGES TO V1. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED.


BARDID: FL-2012-0487
Date: 2012-07-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: MARINA
NearestCityTown: MIAMI
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS PROPERLY DOCKED AT THE MARINA. V2 WAS HEADING INSIDE THE MARINA TO DOCK. A GUST OF WIND PUSHED V2 INTO V1 CAUSING DAMAGES. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED.


BARDID: FL-2012-0488
Date: 2012-09-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityTown: HOLIDAY
County: PASCO
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 ran out of fuel and began drifting in rough seas about one half mile north of the small islands located due north of Anclote Key. While attempting to switch fuel tanks, Operator stated that a few waves came over the stern and the vessel took on a large amount of water, which the bilge pump was not able to handle. Operator states that within thirty seconds of the vessel flooding the vessel overturned and his occupant, fell off the seat she was sitting on. Occupant stated that she hit her hip on the floor of the vessel when it overturned. She said they retrieved two life jackets from underneath the vessel and put on the life jackets while in the water. Operator said a good Samaritan and his wife came by in their vessel and helped the two of them out of the water and into their boat. 

     The good Samaritan was able to tow the capsized vessel back to the boat ramp in the Cottee River in New Port Richey. Occupant was treated for a tear in the capsule of her hip joint. Operator informed me that although he initially thought the plug on his vessel may have come out, he later determined the plug was in fact still intact.;Occupant suffered a torn Labium when she fell on the floor of the vessel when it was swamped with water and capsized. She received treatment at Trinity Hospital according to her statement.


BARDID: FL-2012-0489
Date: 2012-09-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: SAINT JOHNS RIVER
NearestCityTown: WELAKA
County: PUTNAM
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: People on Gunwale, Bow, or Transom
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
RedactedNarrative:
SYNOPSIS

On September 03, 2012, at approximately 0143 hours, a single vessel incident occurred on the waters of Seven Sister's Creek, a tributary of the St. Johns River in Putnam County, Florida. The incident involved a 16 foot open style vessel occupied by operator with two passengers. 
The three were participating in an alligator hunt on the St. Johns River while V1 was being idled up the creek from the river, passenger stepped to the starboard side stern area behind the operator and was attempting to urinate off the stern.
victim slipped and fell landing on his buttocks on the stern of V1. This action caused his right leg to enter the water and his right foot made contact with the moving prop of V1's 85 horse power engine. 
Operator heard Victim yelling that he had been hurt and they needed to go. Operator and Occupant2 wrapped a towel around Victim's foot and called 911 for assistance. Operator brought Victim to the Hermit's Cove Marina, where they met Fire Rescue and Victim was transported to Flagler Hospital in St. Augustine.
Victim was bare foot at the time of his injury and Victim received a laceration to the bottom of his right foot requiring multiple sutures to close.  

CONCLUSION

After reviewing all statements and evidence to date, I have concluded that there were no violations of State or Federal vessel laws or rules committed by the operator of V1, Operator.


BARDID: FL-2012-0490
Date: 2012-09-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:50:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: DEER POINT LAKE
NearestCityTown: LYNN HAVEN
County: BAY
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 and V2 were rounding a sharp corner with limited visibility and collided head-on.  Both operators sustained injuries that required hospitalization.

On 09-03-12 at approximately 2 pm I was dispatched to an accident on Deer Point Lake involving two personal watercraft (identified as V1 and V2 from this point forward). 

On arrival I found V1 and V2 on the inside, or eastern side, of a corner in the river channel with V1 90% sunk and V2 floating in the weed line. From witness and operator statements, V1 and V2  were rounding the corner collided head-on.  

V1 was north bound.  V2 was south bound. Both operators were transported to Bay Medical hospital.  From witness statements taken, it appears neither operators saw each other before the collision.

The vessels were recovered (photographed before and after recovery) and statements later taken from operator1 at the hospital. 
Object1:Subject sustained a fractured pelvis & a broken/lacerated nose.; Operator2:Subject broke right forearm , both humerus broken, & cracked pelvis.


BARDID: FL-2012-0491
Date: 2012-08-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:50:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: SANTA ROSA SOUND
NearestCityTown: PENSACOLA
County: ESCAMBIA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
During a port side to port side passing situation the operator of the V2 signaled with his hand to V1.  V2 changed course and headed in the same southeasterly direction as V1.

Moments later, without looking, V1 abruptly turned to port just ahead of V2.  V2 tried to avoid the collision by turning to port.  V1's bow made impact perpendicular with V2 on the starboard side and penetrated the fiberglass just below the rub rail at mid ship.

Both operators and occupants were ejected from the PWC's.  V2 started to fill with water and became swamped.  Employee's from Radical Rides heard the collision and responded to the scene.  All operators, occupants and PWC's were assisted to shore.  There were no significant injuries.  The operator of V2 was treated on shore for a minor cut on the backside of his right leg (hamstring). 

V1 and V2 were rented from Radical Rides on Pensacola Beach and operated by two brothers.  Both operators completed the required boating safety course at the livery prior to operating the PWC's.  During the livery training both operators were instructed to maintain a 200' buffer during operation.

With passengers onboard, both V1 and V2 were cruising in Santa Rosa Sound back and forth changing direction and speed continuously.  

During  a port side to port side passing situation the operator of V2 signaled with his hand to V1. V2 changed course and headed in the same southeasterly direction as V1. 

Moments later, without looking, V1 abruptly turned to port just ahead of V2. V2 tried to avoid the collision by turning to port. V1's bow made impact perpendicular with V2 on the starboard side and penetrated the fiberglass just below the rub rail at mid ship.

Both operators and occupants were ejected from the PWC's. V2 started to fill with water and became swamped. Employee's from Radical Rides heard the collision and responded to the scene. All operators, occupants and PWC's were assisted to shore.  There were no significant injuries.  The operator of V2 was treated for a minor cut on the backside of his right leg (hamstring area).

The livery collected 3,500 from the operator to cover their loss.


BARDID: FL-2012-0492
Date: 2012-09-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityTown: NORTH MIAMI BEACH
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was traveling approximately 100 yards Northeast of Haulover Inlet. V1 took on water from the stern, had engine failure, then capsized just offshore of Haulover Inlet. V1 had six occupants onboard and there were no injuries sustained.

On 09/14/12 at approximately 1700 hours, vessel FL 4983 HW, a 24ft 1993 Wellcraft, was heading offshore approximately 100 yards Northeast of Haulover Inlet. According to the Owner/Operator the vessel started taking on water in the stern. Operator stated that it was choppy offshore and that he observed water washing into the stern. Operator also stated that both engines failed and would not turn on when he attempted to restart them. He grabbed life jackets for all occupants onboard and shortly thereafter, the vessel capsized. There were six occupants onboard the vessel and all six were ejected when the vessel capsized. 

After the vessel was turned upright, I observed that both bilge covers were missing from the stern which may have contributed to or played a factor in the capsizing of the vessel.


BARDID: FL-2012-0620
Date: 2012-11-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 02:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityTown: KEY BISCAYNE
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
RedactedNarrative:
On November 25, 2012 at approximately 2100 hours, a small vessel with 2POB left Crandon Park Marina in Miami-Dade County to fish.

They proceeded southbound to an area just south of the lighthouse at Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park where they anchored and proceeded to fish. After about two hours, they picked up anchor and proceeded in a southeasterly direction. On November 26, 2012 at approximately 0200 hours, victim#2 and victim #1 were in the rear of the vessel, when they let off the throttle and due to his inexperience in using a 12 foot johnboat in choppy waters, a wave of waters came over the transom of the vessel causing it to get swamped and eventually capsizing and sinking in the Atlantic Ocean. Due to improper weight distribution in the vessel caused the water to enter the vessel. Victim #1 and victim#2 were both wading in the waters after the sinking.

Victim#1  and victim#2 both proceeded to cling to a cooler until victim2 proceeded to swim to beach access#1 at Cape Florida State Park. Victim#1 while clinging to a cooler was rescued by the United States Coast Guard. Both victims were transported to Mercy Hospital for treatment.

At 1000 hours,u pon arrival at Cape Florida State Park, Park Manager advised of a boating accident that occurred off of the coast of the park. I immediately contacted dispatch and Lieutenant Carcasses of this incident. At this time, I responded to the Key Biscayne Fire Department and obtained information to the whereabouts of both victim's and that both were transported in stable condition to Mercy Hospital by Deputy Chief, I then advised dispatch and proceeded to the Crandon Park Marina where I found the victim's vehicle and trailer and this information was given to dispatch. 

FWC Investigator responded to Mercy Hospital to check on the condition of the victims and to obtain statements. (Statements are included in this case file). FWC Officer conducted an area search for the vessel with negative results.

Based on information received by Investigator and this officer, there were no navigational laws  violated. The vessel the victim's used was not suitable for offshore fishing.

This concludes Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission investigation.   Both were admitted and treated for muscle exhaustion. They were released the next day.


BARDID: FL-2012-0621
Date: 2012-10-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ST. JOHNS RIVER AT "IRON BEND"
NearestCityTown: UNINCORPORATED
County: SEMINOLE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Steering
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
On October 14, 2012 Operator was operating vessel (FL8080HT) on the St. John's River between Highbanks Marina and Iron Bend.  Just shortly prior to 1730 hours, Operator was heading South on the St. John's River in an area known as "Iron Bend".  It is a stretch of the river that requires somewhat of a sharp turn (right hand turn in this case).  Operator explained to me that as he was going around the bend, making the right hand turn. He went to straighten the wheel back out (to continue down the river), but when he did, the vessel kept going in the direction of travel (to the right), and that he had lost the ability to steer. Operator tried putting the throttle in reverse, however, by that time it was too late. The vessel ran aground on the shore and was wedged between two trees. A good samaritan with a vessel nearby rushed over to help. One individual was treated by EMS with basic first aid, while the other injured individual refused treatment.  All four individuals were taken back to Lemon Bluff Boat Ramp (closest boat ramp to collision site).  

During my investigation, I determined that mechanical failure (steering) was the primary cause of the collision.  Operator was operating his vessel at a reasonable speed (approximately 25mph), therefore I do not believe speed was a factor in this case.  Based on my observations and investigation, I do not believe alcohol or impairment of the operator was a contributor to the collision.


BARDID: FL-2012-0622
Date: 2012-11-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:12:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ST. JOHNS RIVER - CYPRESS BEND
NearestCityTown: UNINCORPORATED
County: SEMINOLE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
On November 25, 2012 at approximately 2:12pm, I Officer of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) along with Reserve Lieutenant (FWC) was dispatched to a boating accident that had occurred on the St. John's River in the Geneva area known as "Cypress Bend".  We arrived on scene at approximately 2:36pm.  Once on scene, I was informed by Seminole County deputies that the victim/operator had been transported to the hospital.  The operator was identified.

During my inspection of the vessel, I noticed a lifejacket was on board, however, it was shoved under one of the seats near the bow of the vessel, and was not readily accessible. I climbed inside the vessel to inspect the motor.  The vessel seemed very unsteady, especially when I was sitting in the operator seat on the starboard stern side. Upon inspection of the motor, myself and R/L noticed the throttle was stuck in the full throttle position.  When testing the throttle, it was obvious that it was sticking, and would not release on it's own.  

Throughout my investigation, and speaking with the witnesses and operator, I learned that Operator had launched the vessel from property.  He was fishing along the St. John's River in the area known as Cypress Bend.  At the time of the accident, he was cruising at approximately 20mph heading South on the river towards Lake Harney.  Operator let off the throttle quickly to slow down because he had "smelled fish". When this happened, his wake from behind him pushed him forward.  At the same time, he was trying to make a quick turn. Operator lost his balance and fell out of the vessel on the starboard stern side.  The vessel's throttle was still stuck causing the vessel to circle Operator in a clockwise fashion.  Operator had to go under the water twice to keep the propeller from striking him.  He stated that he "dog paddled" for approximately 15 minutes until another vessel came down the river and observed what was happening. 

Operator was rescued by another boat. Operator was alert and responsive, although exhausted.


BARDID: FL-2012-0623
Date: 2012-12-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE WASH
NearestCityTown: CLERMONT
County: LAKE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: People on Gunwale, Bow, or Transom
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Owner is the owner of the vessel.
Operator was the operator of the vessel.
Owner was in the front of the vessel, Operator in the rear.
Both subjects were fishing.
Owner stood up to bait his hook and became dizzy.
According to Operator, Owner passed out.
Owner fell, entangled his foot on the seat of the vessel, capsizing it.
Both subjects were ejected into the water.

PFDs were in the vessel and not used.
Both men could swim.
They started towing the vessel, but quit and swam to shore.

Victim inhaled water.


BARDID: FL-2012-0624
Date: 2012-11-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:05:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: INDIAN RIVER LAGOON
NearestCityTown: VERO BEACH
County: INDIAN RIVER
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
RedactedNarrative:
On 11/18/2012, operator and two guests, left his residence via a 19' Seminole flats vessel to go fishing. The weather was very windy and small craft advisories had been posted by the local weather station. vessel began taking on water as the waves washed over the low gunwales and the vessel sank in approximately 3' of water. Operator and his passengers were uninjured and they were rescued by the Indian River County Fire and Rescue boat a short time later. The vessel was recovered the next morning by a towboat company.


BARDID: FL-2012-0625
Date: 2012-12-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:43:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: INTRCOASTAL WATER WAY/ PECK LA
NearestCityTown: HOBE SOUND
County: MARTIN
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
RedactedNarrative:
On December 8th, 2012, I was dispatched and responded to a vessel accident located at the south end of Peck Lake approximately 300 yards south of channel marker 15.  This area is located within the Intercostal Waterway, Hobe Sound, Florida.

     Upon my arrival, I was met by Martin County Marine Unit Sheriff's Deputy.  Deputy provided me with the reporting party information.  Deputy advised the operator of the vessel was transported to Martin Memorial Hospital South by an unidentified boater. 

     At the scene, I observed a capsized vessel white in color bearing Florida registration FL 7175 KA.  The capsized vessel was facing west with the engine's lower unit to the east above the waters surface.  The weather conditions were documented to be cloudy, light winds, flat waters with natural river currents.

     I made contact with the reporting person.  Reporting individual advised he seen a boat traveling in wide circles at approximately fifteen miles per hour, which appeared to be unmanned.  Reporting individual then saw a person (Operator), in the water waving his arms and yelling for help.  At this time, Reporting individual advised an unidentified boater rescued Operator from the water and transported him to the hospital.  Reporting individual advised it appeared the vessel hit a sandbar or wake, went upright out of the water then capsized. Reporting individual advised he did not see how Operator ended up in the water.

     Officer of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission responded to Martin Memorial South and spoke with Operator.  During that time, Officer obtained a sworn written statement from Operator along with several photos of the injury.  The injury, identified as a v-shape laceration approximately one and a half inches by one inch was located on the outside of the left ankle.  X-ray imagery also proved Operator sustained a chipped ankle bone.  At the hospital, Officer was provided the contact information for the rescuing party.

     In the written statement obtained by Officer, Operator advised he was traveling south along the intercostal Waterway at the south end of Peak Lake.  Operator then turned his boat to the left at fifteen to twenty miles per hour in an attempt to head north.  While in the turning phase, Operator was ejected out of the right side/starboard side of his vessel due to the positioning of his weight.  The laceration then took place as the boat, which was traveling in circles, made a direct path towards Operator.  Operator dived under the waters surface to avoid contact with the vessel.  At this time, the prop of the vessel made contact with Operator's left ankle.   

     I made contact with the rescuing party.  In a statement gathered from Good sam, Good sam advised he and his wife saw an unmanned vessel traveling in circles just west of the channel.  Good sam advised the vessel appeared to be traveling at a slow to normal speed.  Good sam then saw a person in the water waving his hands and yelling for help.  Good sam approached Operator, rescuing him from the water, and transported him to Martin Memorial South.  Good sam advised Operator was not wearing a life jacket.

Injures sustained by Operator included a v-shaped laceration approximately one and a half inches by one inch located at the left outside ankle bone.  X-ray imagery also proved Operator's left ankle bone to be chipped.


BARDID: FL-2012-0626
Date: 2012-09-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityTown: CRYSTAL RIVER
County: CITRUS
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: People on Gunwale, Bow, or Transom
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel-1, operated by operator left from Fort Island Boat Ramp for a day of fishing in the Gulf waters on the morning of Tuesday, September 25, 2012.  At approximately 1700 hours V-1 was found aground on an oyster/sand bar near Fort Island Trail Boat Ramp/Dock with the trolling motor down and no occupant.  Preliminary investigation indicates the operator was or had been fishing and fell in and out of V-1 resulting in a fatality.  Medical Examiner will determine cause of death, no visible sign of any alcoholic beverage.
:The victim sustained a cut to the right temple area and a minor cut to the right index finger.  The cause of death is drowning.


BARDID: FL-2012-0658
Date: 2012-04-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:56:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: BISCAYNE NATIONAL PARK
NearestCityTown: MIAMI
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: PASSENGER / SKIER BEHAVIOR
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
On April 1, 2012, at approximately 2156 hours, there was a distress call put out over channel 16 (VHF) of an injured person on a vessel grounded in the Black Point Channel.  This incident was never reported to FWC.  I was able to contact the owner of the vessel through the information gathered by USCG.  The owner/operator stated he was returning to Black Point boat ramp when he veered off the channel and was grounded on the rocks on the North side of the channel.  He was approached by a Good Samaritan in a small flats boat (unknown registration) who offered to help pull V1 out of the rocks.  Good Samaritan (V2) tossed a line to V1 in which occupant held on to the line with his hand,instead of tying the line to a cleat while V2 tried pulling them out.  As a result of this occipant suffered a laceration to his right hand which required four stitches.  The attempt to free V1 from the rocks was unsuccessful, at this time the owner/operator of V1 contacted Tow Boat US who assisted in freeing V1.  The injured occupant was taken to Black Point boat ramp where they were met by Fire Rescue and transported the victim to Jackson Hospital.  V1 sustained no damage as a result of the grounding.;


BARDID: FL-2012-0659
Date: 2012-08-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ST. JOHNS RIVER
NearestCityTown: FRUIT COVE
County: SAINT JOHNS
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent2: person struck by propeller
RedactedNarrative:
On Friday 08/31/2012 at approximately 8:30 p.m. a single vessel (V1) accident occurred on the St. Johns River near Fruit Cove, Florida within the boundaries of St. Johns County.  The single occupant was operating V1 at the time of the accident.   Operator was entering the St. Johns River from the mouth of Cunningham Creek.  Operator accelerated and turned the vessel to the starboard and was ejected out the port side of the vessel.   When attempting to reenter the moving vessel, Operator was struck by V1's propeller.
; OPERATOR was the operator and single occupant of V1.  Operator was seated on the starboard side behind the steering wheel before being ejected from V1.  Operator sustained three lacerations to his buttocks.  On Operator's left buttock, the laceration was approximately 12 cm in length.  The right side of Operator's buttock, the laceration was approximately 20 cm in length.  The center of Operator's buttock sustained an approximate 20 cm laceration.  The lacerations varied from 2 - 6 cm in depth.  Operator's rectum was split in half.  The propeller struck Operator's tail bone and Operator's coccyx was shattered.


BARDID: FL-2012-0660
Date: 2012-12-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: BOCA CIEGA BAY
NearestCityTown: SOUTH PASADENA
County: PINELLAS
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel one (V1) with operator and seven occupants were recreational cruising just east of Rabbit Island. A change of direction on V1 and impact with a possible wake caused three occupants to be ejected off V1. This also caused another occupant to fall inside the vessel and causing a serious bodily injury. The victim was transported by V1 operator in personal owned vehicle (POV) to Bayfront Medical Center in St. Petersburg.;Victim was self transported by personal acquaintance in POV to Bayfront Medical Hospital in St. Petersburg. Victim diagnosis: Fractured/Transected right kidney (subsequently removed after surgical procedure).


BARDID: FL-2012-0661
Date: 2012-12-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:47:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: INDIAN CREEK WATERWAY
NearestCityTown: MIAMI BEACH
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 1600 hrs V-1 ( Angele II ) traveled in a Easterly direction creating a wake which caused damage to V-2 ( Rendezvous ).  V-2 was docked behind a residence. 

At approximately 1700 hrs, Inv. responded to a boating accident near the Indian Creek Waterway and met with the complainant. We spoke with the complainant and obtained a witness statement.  He described that at approximately 1600 hrs V-1 ( Angele II ) traveled in a easterly direction creating a large wake which caused damage to V-2 ( Rendezvous). The large wake slammed V-2 against the dock and caused gel coat damage to the starboard side of gunwale. He provided a location where the suspected vessel may be docked. At approximately 1820 hours, we located the vessel and spoke with the vessel's captain. He stated that he did not recall making a wake that would cause such damage.


BARDID: FL-2012-0662
Date: 2012-12-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:44:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: BAY
NearestCityTown: NORTH BAY
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
I was on water  patrol in a marked capacity north of 79th Street Causeway Melloy channel, within Miami-Dade County. I observed a vessel later identified as a 29' Sea Ray, bearing FL 6970 PF, traveling southbound in the Melloy channel. I was approximately 400 feet away, when I observed the above mentioned vessel collide with a red channel marker. I approached the vessel. As I was approaching,  I observed  the  operator and the passengers onboard the vessel started to scream that  their  friend later identified had been thrown overboard.
I immediately searched the water surrounding the crash site. I saw a Friend floating in the water yelling for help. I threw him a type IV flotation device which he was able to hold onto. I approached him and pulled him inside my vessel. 
Once aboard my vessel I saw that Friend had an open wound on his head, I made contact with Miami Dispatch Center and request an EMS personnel at the Shuckers Bar and Grill dock area. I transported Friend to Shuchers and at approximately 1858 hrs EMS personnel arrived at the dock. Friend was transported to the Jackson Hospital Ryder Trauma Center. 
Afterwards, I conducted an initial on- scene investigation. After I completed the investigation, I cited operator with a reckless operation of a vessel, a violation of F.S 327.33(1), and no boating ID card, a violation of F.S 327.395(1)



Subject had a laceration on the right side upper head, EMS transported the subject  to Jackson Memorial Trauma Center.


BARDID: FL-2012-0663
Date: 2012-12-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:48:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: FORT PIERCE INLET
NearestCityTown: FORT PIERCE
County: SAINT LUCIE
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper anchoring
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 12/16/2012 at 1648 hours, I Officer responded to a vessel accident which had just occurred in the Fort Pierce Inlet. Upon arrival, I observed two subjects sitting atop an overturned/capsized vessel in the Fort Pierce Inlet just East of the Jetties. The two subjects were later identified. The two men stated that they had set anchor just west of the end of the North Jetty inside the Fort Pierce Inlet. They stated that when they set anchor (From the bow of the vessel) that the bow of the vessel was facing east and that the waves were coming from the east to west. They began to fish and within a few minutes the outgoing tide pushed their vessel around so that the stern of the vessel was facing east, into the oncoming waves. Occupant stated that as the waves began to come inside the vessel from the stern side, that he attempted to disengage the anchor, but was unsuccessful. The two men stated that they did not have time to retrieve the pfds that were on board and that the vessel filled with water and capsized very quickly. Both men stated that they were uninjured. The vessel, that is valued at approximately $5000.00, was later retrieved by Seatow.
End of Report.


BARDID: FL-2012-0664
Date: 2012-08-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:45:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHOCTAWHATCHEE BAY
NearestCityTown: DESTIN
County: OKALOOSA
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel number one (V1) was departing the idle speed zone near "Crab Island" in Choctawhatchee Bay.  V1  accelerated on plane and proceeded in a northerly direction. As V1 continued to accelerate and cross several wakes and waves, the operator failed to adjust and accomodate for the stability issues and ultimately caused the boat to make several extreme out of control maneuvers, ultimately resulting in a hard chine turn ejecting all four occupants. At some point during the incident, three of the four occupants sustained blunt force trauma injuries. One in particular caused victim1 to be rendered unconscious. The subsequent ejection of all persons without personal flotation devices resulted in a drowning.  The vessel sustained a cracked hull and cap/hull separation near the port side beam, along the rubrail to the aft stern quarter. Good samaritan boaters assisted in retrieving the surviving occupants, and the deceased was later discovered submerged in the vicinity of the accident by law enforcement personnel.; victim2 :Multiple fractures of the left arm and wrist.  Blunt force trauma to upper torso and head. ; victim1:Victim suffered blunt force trauma to the head, resulting in a skull fracture. Victim was ejected from the boat and drowned. Medical Examiners summary stated accidental death by drowning, with contibuting factor of head trauma.; victim3 :Blunt force trauma to upper torso and head, minor scrapes and bruises to lower extremities.


BARDID: FL-2011-0738
Date: 2011-11-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY
NearestCityTown: HOLLYWOOD
County: BROWARD
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Strong
Visibility: GOOD
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On November 28, 2011 at approximately 1:00am a serious injury/fatal boating accident occurred in the ICW behind the Diplomat Hotel which is located at 3555 S Ocean Drive Hollywood, FL.  This accident is still under investigation but the evidence is consistent with Operator being the operator of the vessel and Occupant being the passenger.  The vessel, a 1997 25 foot Hydra Sport, will here and after be referred to as V-1.  

V-1 was heading southbound in the ICW at a high rate of speed in an idle speed/no wake Broward County boating safety zone.  According to surveillance video footage captured by the Diplomat Hotel, V-1 enters the ICW that runs behind the Diplomat Mall at a high rate of speed at 1:00:55am.  V-1 then makes a sharp turn to starboard and heads directly for a seawall on the west side of the ICW.  V-1 impacts the west seawall, ejecting Occupant.  V-1 then continues eastbound where it impacts another seawall on the east side of the ICW with Operator still onboard. V-1 then heads northbound and impacts a dock behind the Diplomat Mall with Operator still onboard.  Lastly, V-1 makes 10 starboard revolutions in front of the Diplomat Mall dock before the anchor line entangled itself around both propellers finally disabling the vessel.  During the 10 starboard revolutions you can clearly see on the Diplomat surveillance video that V-1 is un-manned.  

Hallandale Fire Rescue arrived at the west seawall at 1:10am and transported Occupant to Hollywood Memorial Regional Hospital.  

Hollywood Fire Rescue arrived at 3555 S Ocean Drive Hollywood, FL at 1:13am.  Hollywood FR had to extricate Operator from the hull of V-1 where he had been lodged during the multiple impacts.  Operator was then transported to Hollywood Memorial Regional Hospital where he was pronounced deceased at 2:35am as a result of his injuries.  Operator had lacerations and blunt force trauma to the head.  Drowning could also be a possible secondary cause of death.  The medical examiner's report is not ready at this time. 
OCCUPANT:Occupant was ejected from the vessel during the first impact with the seawall.  Occupant's injuries include a shattered pelvis and ruptured bladder.  Occupant was admitted to Hollywood Memorial Regional Hospital and has undergone several surgeries to repair the injuries.


BARDID: FL-2011-0739
Date: 2011-02-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE CYPRESS
NearestCityTown: KISSIMMEE
County: OSCEOLA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: GOOD
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: SHARP TURN
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On February 07, 2012 I (Officer) of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission was assigned a vessel accident from FWC Joint Dispatch Center in Tampa, Florida. The duty officer informed me of a vessel accident that occurred on February 05, 2011 on Lake Cypress resulting in injuries to victim. The report was made by the victim's father. This vessel accident has an elapsed time of over one calendar year. 
	 Victim’s father reported that his daughter was riding on an airboat. While riding on the vessel it was reported that the operator Operator was “doing donuts,” spinning his airboat in 360 circles. During a spinning maneuver Victim was ejected from a seated position and was thrown into the starboard (right) gunwale on her side. Victim was not taken to the hospital for medical treatment due to the beliefs of her father that she was simply shaken up from the incident. The following day February 06, 2011 Victim was taken to Lakeland Regional Medical Center in Lakeland, Florida due to her injuries she sustained the previous date by her mother. 
	Due to the individuals involved in this vessel accident residing in several counties, I requested assistance from Officers.
	In Officer interview, Victim’s father stated that his daughter was an occupant on Operator's airboat which was approximately 200 yards in front of Victim’s father's vessel. They were transiting out of Gardner Marsh toward the shoreline of Lake Cypress.  Victim’s father stated that Operator was spinning the vessel making donut patterns in shallow water. These maneuvers resulted in Victim being ejected from her seat and landing on the gunwale of the vessel's starboard side. Victim sustained injuries to her ribs and back area. Once the vessels came to a stop, Victim was assisted by her father from the vessel and was taken over to some cypress trees for her to rest and evaluate the situation. Victim was complaining of pain in her ribs and back and tingling in her feet. All involved headed back to the boat ramp and went home after this incident. Victim’s father stated at his home he applied topical cream to Victim's feet because he thought they were tingling from being barefoot all day and stepping on cypress needles. The following morning Victim’s father's ex-wife, took Victim to Lakeland Regional Hospital due to the continued above mentioned conditions. At Lakeland Regional Hospital Victim was transferred to All Children's Hospital in Saint. Petersburg. At this medical facility it was determined that Victim had sustained a fracture to her L5 vertebrae


BARDID: FL-2011-0741
Date: 2011-04-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: CORAL GABLES WATER WAY
NearestCityTown: CORAL GABLES
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: GOOD
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS DOCKING, THE OPERATOR ATTEMPTED TO AVOID COLLIDING WITH THE DOCK, TO HIS STERN, BY RAPIDLY ACCELERATING FORWARD. V1 THEN COLLIDED WITH THE DOCK FENDER, BREAKING IT. THE VESSEL THEN CONTINUED ITS FORWARD MOTION GOING UNDERNEATH THE DOCK, STRICKING V2


BARDID: FL-2011-0742
Date: 2011-12-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:45:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: GABLES ESTATES NORTH WATERWAY
NearestCityTown: CORAL GABLES
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: GOOD
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
A NEARBY PASSING VESSEL WAS HEADED DOWN THE CHANNEL THROWING A LARGE WAKE. THE WAKE PUSHED VESSEL 2 INTO THE DOCK SUBSEQUENTLY DAMAGING THE BOARDING LADDER


BARDID: FL-2012-0001
Date: 2012-01-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:40:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: BANANA RIVER
NearestCityTown: SATELLITE BEACH
County: BREVARD
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Synopsis:

On 01/02/2012, operator collided with the fender system located under the Pineda Causeway (404) bridge while under sail in his 8' dingy. The collision was a result of an evasive maneuver taken to avoid collision with a larger vessel. Due to the wake generated from the larger vessel and the action taken to avoid collision with the other vessel, operator subsequently collided with the northwest portion of the fender system under the 404 bridge. This resulted in capsizing the vessel and caused operator to enter the water. operator had minor cuts to right foot resulting from climbing the fender system while exiting the water.


BARDID: FL-2012-0002
Date: 2012-01-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:35:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE KENNEDY
NearestCityTown: CAPE CORAL
County: LEE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
V1 struck seawall. victim :Sprained right knee. Abrasions to right knee cap. Abrasion over left eyebrow.


BARDID: FL-2012-0003
Date: 2012-01-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:45:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: CALOOSAHATCHEE RIVER
NearestCityTown: FORT MYERS
County: LEE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On January 10, 2012 V1 was cruising at slow speed southwest in the ICW southwest of channel marker 99.  V2 was cruising at approximately 15-20 knots northeast in the ICW toward channel marker 99.  The vessels passed port to port.  The wake from V2 caused an occupant of V1 to fall, striking her head on the deck of V1.  V1 proceeded back to its port on Sanibel where the injured party was transported to the hospital for treatment.  V2 was unaware of the accident and continued northeast into the Caloosahatchee River. ; 


BARDID: FL-2012-0004
Date: 2012-01-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 04:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: JUPITER INLET
NearestCityTown: JUPITER
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
OtherEquipmentFailure: bilge
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
Occupants of vessel were approximately 3 miles offshore when they noticed that the bilge pump was not working and the vessel was taking on water.  They called Sea Tow who advised them to continue to drive vessel to shore since it was still running.  They noticed the water level was near the deck and as they entered Jupiter inlet, wake from vessel traffic began coming into their vessel and the vessel began to sink.  They jumped off their vessel and were picked up by good samaritans.  Sea Tow and Boat U.S. recovered the vessel.


BARDID: FL-2012-0005
Date: 2012-01-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:36:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC
NearestCityTown: MARATHON
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
OtherEquipmentFailure: line
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: person struck by vsl equipment
RedactedNarrative:
V-1 GROUNDED ON A REEF IT WAS THEN TOWED BY V-2. A CHOCK ON V-1 BOW GAVE WAY CAUSING A LINE WITH A HIGH AMOUNT OF TENSION TO COME IN CONTACT WITH INJURED PARTY.; victim HAD IMPACT INJURIES TO BACK OF LEGS AND HEELS. INJURY RESULTED FROM A LINE CHOCK GIVING WAY.


BARDID: FL-2012-0007
Date: 2012-01-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:16:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: GOVERNMENT CUT
NearestCityTown: MIAMI BEACH
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
V-1(DO1197567) was heading east bound in Government Cut. V-1 collided with Marker buoy number 12 on the starboard side of vessel. 


BARDID: FL-2012-0008
Date: 2012-01-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ALAFIA RIVER
NearestCityTown: GIBSONTON
County: HILLSBOROUGH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Synopsis
On January 21, 2012, at about 21:30 hours, Vessel 1 was carrying three occupants heading East on the Alafia River in Gibsonton, Florida. Vessel 1 struck a Manatee area 25 MPH sign while traveling at about 10-20 miles per hour. subject received injuries to his face as a result of the collision. 911 was called and subject was taken to Tampa General Hospital to receive treatment for his injuries.
; subject received hairline fractures in his neck, nerve damage, plates in cheek and chin.


BARDID: FL-2012-0009
Date: 2012-01-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:09:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OFMEXICO
NearestCityTown: MARATHON
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V-1 was outbound when the starboard engine lost power. V-1 was not able to maintain its course and collided with a vessel on a boat lift.


BARDID: FL-2012-0010
Date: 2012-01-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityTown: KEY WEST
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
V-1 struck jetty. V-1 was departing  Key West heading out of Northwest Channel. Operator was operating the vessel to Fort Myers. He explained to me that he was approaching the north end of Northwest Channel, and decided to turn right exiting the channel before the last navigational marker. He went on to explain that shortly after steering out of the channel he struck the jetty that runs along the east side of the channel.
Both lower units/drives were destroyed along with numerous scratches to the fiberglass along the hull.
Sea Tow towed the vessel to Robbies Marina.


BARDID: FL-2012-0011
Date: 2012-01-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityTown: BOCA CHICA
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel one, with one person on board, was operating as a rented PWC, when it collided with vessel two, which was traveling back towards Yacht Club of America in Boca Chica.  The collision caused damage to vessel one and minor damage to vessel two.  No one was injured in the accident.


BARDID: FL-2012-0014
Date: 2012-01-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: SILVER RIVER
NearestCityTown: SILVER SPRINGS SHORE
County: MARION
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
This accident involves the fatality of one 57 year old white male operating an 8' kayak alone on the Silver River in Marion County. He was last seen leaving the Ranger Station at approximately 9:12 am on January 12th 2012. His kayak was found adrift on the Silver River without him at approximately 12:00 pm.  It appears that he may have fallen overboard early that same morning between the hours of 9:30 am and 12:00 pm. His body was recovered in 17 feet of water within 150 yards of the kayak /canoe launch at the Silver River State Park.
(full report in Northeast Regional Office, 1239 SW 10th street, Ocala Fl. 34471, 352-732-1225) ; 


BARDID: FL-2012-0015
Date: 2012-01-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: GORDON PASS
NearestCityTown: NAPLES
County: COLLIER
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 1/10/12 at approx. 1100am V-1 was heading west out of Gordon Pass between marker 3 and 4.  V-1 struck V-2 also heading west out of the pass.  V-2 was struck from behind and damaged V-2 engine and engine cover and transom


BARDID: FL-2012-0016
Date: 2012-01-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:15:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityTown: KEY WEST
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS LAST IN LINE OF A LIVERY GUIDED TOUR SOUTH OF KEY WEST HARBOR APPROXIMATELY 200 YARDS FROM FORT ZACKORY TAYLOR STATE PARK.  THE TOUR GROUP HAD MOMENTARILY PAUSED AND WAS GETTING BACK UNDERWAY TOWARD THE LIVERY.  V1 ACCELERATED TO PLANE THE PWC.  THE PASSENGER ON V1 FELL OFF THE BACK OF THE PWC.  UPON ENTERING THE WATER THE PASSENGER BEGAN THRASHING IN THE WATER.  ATTEMPTING RENDER AID THE OPERATOR OF V1 JUMPED IN THE WATER WITH THE PANICKED PASSENGER.  THE V1 PASSENGER INJESTING WATER EVENTUALLY LOST CONSCIOUSNESS. V1 PASSENGER WAS CLASSIFIED AS CRITICAL AND AIRLIFTED TO RYDER TRAUMA FOR TREATMENT.  

ON THE 2/13/12 THE PASSENGERS CONDITION HAS BEEN UPGRADED FROM CRITICAL TO STABLE. 


BARDID: FL-2012-0018
Date: 2012-01-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:14:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ST. JOHN'S RIVER
NearestCityTown: COCOA
County: BREVARD
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
MachineryFailure: Steering
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was traveling north on the St. John's River attempting to navigate the turn at the Possum Bluff shelter.  The operator stated he was traveling approximately 30 mph.  As V1 entered into the turn it began sliding sideways in the water towards the outside edge of the river.  The operator attempted to maneuver out of the turn, but a poorly designed steering system combined with operator inexperience allowed the vessel to slide into the riverbank.  V1 grounded parallel to the bank causing V1 to stop suddenly.  All 3 occupants continued in a forward motion after V1 stopped.  The operator and male passenger were thrown clear of V1.  The female passenger was ejected from her seat, and fell to the deck of V1.  She landed in a manner that allowed her right rib cage to make contact with V1's starboard gunwale.  The operator and male passenger were uninjured, while the female passenger was transported to the hospital where she was treated and released with a broken rib.


BARDID: FL-2012-0019
Date: 2012-01-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:20:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: SOUTH FORK NEW RIVER
NearestCityTown: FORT LAUDERDALE
County: BROWARD
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Throttle
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS ATTEMPTING TO DOCK ASTERN AT FT LAUDERDALE MARINE CENTER.V1 LOST POWER TO THE GENERATOR CAUSING HIS BOWTHRUSTER TO BECOME INOPERABLE RESULTING IN A COLLISION WITH V2


BARDID: FL-2012-0020
Date: 2012-01-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Hillsborough River
NearestCityTown: TAMPA
County: HILLSBOROUGH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS NORTHBOUND ON THE HILLSBOROUGH RIVER WHEN V2 EMERGED FROM THE UNDERPASS HEADED SOUTHBOUND AND PASSED UNDER THE BRIDGE ON THE WRONG SIDE OF THE CHANNEL. V1 TRIED TO TAKE EVASIVE ACTION BUT COULD NOT AVOID V2. THE VESSELS COLLIDED CAUSING SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED.


BARDID: FL-2012-0021
Date: 2012-01-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:18:00
State: FL
NearestCityTown: HOLIDAY
County: PASCO
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF V1 WAS OPERATING UNDER THE INFLUENCE. HE CAME TO CLOSE TO A DOCK AND STRUCK THE DOCK CAUSING INJURY TO A PERSON ON THE DOCK AND DAMAGES TO V1. OPERATOR OF V1 THEN TRIED TO MANEUVER BY THE SEA WALL AND STRUCK THE SEA WALL. OPERATOR OF V1 LEFT THE SCENE WITHOUT OFFERING AID OR IDENTIFYING HIMSELF.; subject BACK WAS RE AGGRAVATED WHEN THE VESSEL STRUCK THE DOCK.


BARDID: FL-2012-0022
Date: 2012-01-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: BISCAYNE BAY
NearestCityTown: MIAMI
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS DOCKED IN SLIP B73 WITH THE OWNER ON BOARD, WHEN HE OBSERVED V2 ATTEMPTING TO DOCK IN SLIP A80. THE OPERATOR OF V2 LOST CONTROL OF THE VESSEL AND COLLIDED WITH V1'S BOW. NO INJURIES RECORDED.


BARDID: FL-2012-0023
Date: 2012-01-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:45:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: CUMBERLAND SOUND
NearestCityTown: FERNANDINA BEACH
County: NASSAU
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS BEING OPERATED AT NIGHT IN A RECKLESS MANNER AT HIGH SPEED WHEN IT STRUCK AN OYSTER BED, RUNNING AGROUND, CAUSING THE OPERATOR TO BE THROWN FORWARD. NO INJURIES BEYOND FIRST AID WERE SUSTAINED.


BARDID: FL-2012-0024
Date: 2012-02-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:10:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: NAPLES BAY
NearestCityTown: NAPLES
County: COLLIER
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 DOCKING HIS SAILBOAT INTO HIS SLIP. V2 WAS UNOCCUPIED. AS V1 WAS DOCKING HE COLLIDED WITH V2 DUE TO ITS FORWARD MOMENTUM. V1 BOW AND ANCHOR STRUCK V2 ON THE STARBOARD SIDE CAUSING DAMAGE. THE FORCE OF THE IMPACT CAUSED V2 TO MOVE AND STRIKE THE VESSELS PORT SIDE AGAINST THE DOCK. NO INJURIES REPORTED.


BARDID: FL-2012-0025
Date: 2012-01-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:40:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: LINDERMAN CREEK
NearestCityTown: KEY LARGO
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of V1 was standing behind and to the starboard side of the console of his flats skiff fighting a fish.  He was putting the throttle in and out of idle as he was maneuvering around to get a better angle on the fish which had gone under a rock ledge.  As he was doing this, the fish came free.  He lost his balance, inadvertently shoved the throttle forward and fell overboard.  V1 then began making an unknown amount of circles around him.   He was then struck by the propeller causing his injuries.  He was able to swim and cling onto nearby mangroves.  V1 came to rest against a mangrove shoreline.  The operator was not wearing the engine kill switch lanyard or a PFD.; operator received propeller contusions, lacerations and a broken femur to his right leg from being run over by his own vessel.


BARDID: FL-2012-0026
Date: 2012-02-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:20:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC
NearestCityTown: KEY LARGO
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
V-1 traveling from Tarpon Basin into Dusenbury Creek.  Operator of V-1 turned hard left to avoid a manatee. V-1 ran up into the mangroves.  No injuries.


BARDID: FL-2012-0027
Date: 2012-01-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 05:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHARLOTTE HARBOR
NearestCityTown: FORT MYERS
County: LEE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Weather
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
On January 30, 2012 at approximately 5:30AM, V-1 was operating southbound on the east side of Gasparilla Island near Boca Grande when the motor died.  The operator was not able to restart the motor and the strong winds pushed V-1 into a rock shoal. All three passengers aboard V-1 jumped off the boat onto the shoal.  V-1 sustained damage to the bottom of the hull due to being repeatedly smashed into the rocks until Sea Tow could recover it.


BARDID: FL-2012-0028
Date: 2012-01-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityTown: ATLANTIC BEACH
County: DUVAL
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper anchoring
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF V1 THREW OUT THE ANCHOR WHILE DRIFTING. THE ANCHOR LINE GOT TANGLED IN THE LOWER UNIT OF THE MOTOR AND THEY DID NOT REALIZE THEY WERE NOT ANCHORED. WHEN THE REALIZED THE ANCHOR LINE WAS TANGLED IN THE PROP THEY WERE IN THE WAVES AND WASHED UP ON SHORE.


BARDID: FL-2012-0029
Date: 2012-02-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: BISCAYNE BAY
NearestCityTown: MIAMI
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
On 2/5/12  vessel bearing registration # FL 5697 RZ, ran aground on the ocean side of Ragged Key #1.  there were no injuries just extensive damage to the vessel.


BARDID: FL-2012-0030
Date: 2012-01-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:40:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityTown: MIAMI
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was at drift approximately 450 yrds from shore when V1 began taking on water. Both occupants paddled the vessel to shore until fire rescue arrived. No injuries sustained.  Operator failed to install bilge plug correctly


BARDID: FL-2012-0031
Date: 2012-02-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:50:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityTown: BAL HARBOR
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
On 02/05/2012 while on water patrol, I Ofc., received a call from our dispatch center regarding a flooded vessel in distress approximately 2 miles east of Haulover Inlet. Upon arrival at the location I observed that a private towing company was already on scene and had started to tow the distressed vessel towards land. The vessel had two occupants on board. The vessel was towed to the Haulover boat ramp where the report and pictures were taken.


BARDID: FL-2012-0032
Date: 2012-02-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:55:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityTown: KEY WEST
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person Struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS UNDERWAY ON A LIVERY GUIDED TOUR HEADING SOUTH TOWARD THE COW KEY CHANNEL BRIDGE.   V1 WAS OVERTAKING V2 (STARBOARD) ALSO HEADING SOUTH TOWARD THE COW KEY CHANNEL BRIDGE. V1 WAS ABOUT THE MIDSHIP OF V2 AND SUDDENLY TURNED TO PORT STRIKING V2 BOW TO STARBOARD SIDE OF V2.  PASSENGER ON V1 ADMITTED TO LOWER KEYS MEDICAL CENTER WHERE HE WAS TREATED AND RELEASED.  ; OCCUPANT DIAGNOSED WITH PARTIAL SEPARATION OF LEFT SHOULDER, CONTUSIONS, AND FACIAL ABRASIONS.  TREATED AND RELEASED.  Updated Bard: V1 was overtaking V2 and V1 turned into V2.  Operator and Occupant of V1 were ejected and Occupant  on V1 struck V2


BARDID: FL-2012-0034
Date: 2012-02-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:26:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityTown: LAYTON
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V-1 was approaching V-2 and did not stop in time and struck V-2 on the starboard side injuring the passenger of V-2.; victim as a result of the crash had a broken right arm and possibly a broken right hip.


BARDID: FL-2012-0035
Date: 2012-02-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: EAST MARSH
NearestCityTown: FELLSMERE
County: INDIAN RIVER
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 2/5/2012 at approximately 5:00 PM, operator1 boarded air boat without permission and pushed away from the shore attempting to start the engine. The engine would not start until subject arrived, via another air boat, to turn on the fuel pump switch at which time the engine began to run. subject stated he then told operator to return his boat to the shore. subject transfered back to the other air boat and watched as operator quickly left the area in his air boat. subject returned to shore to wait for operator to return. When operator came back into sight he was traveling at a high rate of speed. The air boat was going so fast that it became airborne and flipped and rolled on the port side, then crashed into the water. The crowd of friends watching from shore went to operator rescue. operator's father was able to get him out of the boat and then transport him to the hospital for treatment. subject retrieved his crashed air boat and transported it home.

Supporting documents located in the Ocala Regional Office; operator was admitted to Vero Beach Memorial Hospital emergency room in Vero Beach, FL. I was told he received 6 staples for a laceration at the crown of his and had CT scans to determine any head of neck trauma. I was told these tests were negative. operator was released later that evening.


BARDID: FL-2012-0038
Date: 2012-02-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:17:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE OKEECHOBEE
NearestCityTown: OKEECHOBEE
County: OKEECHOBEE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V-1 was under way at idle speed in vegetation on Lake Okeechobee. After exiting the vegetation the operator turned off the engine and raised the motor out of the water. The operator kneeled on the transom in an effort to remove vegetation wrapped around the propeller. While the operator was kneeling on the transom a wave washed over the transom swamping the vessel. Both the operator and occupant went into the water with type 3 life jackets on.


BARDID: FL-2012-0039
Date: 2012-02-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:15:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityTown: PALM BEACH GARDENS
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Shift
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS ATTEMPTING TO DOCK AND THE SHIFTER WOULD NOT GO FORWARD. AS HE PRESSED ON THE STARBOARD MOTOR IT WENT INTO GEAR CAUSING V1 TO JUMP FORWARD AND COLLIDE WITH V2 WHICH WAS PROPERLY DOCKED IN SLIP 44. NO INJURIES


BARDID: FL-2012-0040
Date: 2012-02-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:14:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityTown: STUART
County: MARTIN
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF V1 WAS TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH. OPERATOR OF V1 WAS NOT PAYING ATTENTION AND RAN AGROUND ON A SANDBAR. ONE OF THE OCCUPANTS ON BOARD FELL OUT OF HER SEAT AND BROKE HER SHOULDER AS A RESULT OF THE ACCIDENT. NO OTHER INJURIES WERE REPORTED.; 


BARDID: FL-2012-0041
Date: 2012-02-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 05:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityTown: MIAMI BEACH
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
On 02-15-12 at approximately 0815 hrs., I responded to a single vessel accident that occurred in the Government Cut. Vessel #1 was heading westbound at approximately 0500 hrs. on this date, into the Government Cut, with three people on board, when it collided with the north side of the jetty, and ran aground. No injuries were reported at the scene.


BARDID: FL-2012-0042
Date: 2012-02-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:05:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ST. JOHN'S RIVER
NearestCityTown: MELBOURNE
County: BREVARD
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Four subjects were on a narrow airboat trail traveling north, approximately 1.14 miles north of Spade Island on the Upper St. Johns River management area.  While negotiating a subtle turn in the trail, the operator clipped the base of a tree with the port side of V1, close to the transom.  After the initial impact, the operator lost control of V1, and collided with a tree approximately 50' from the first point of impact.  V1 rolled to its starboard side in the secondary collision, ejecting all four occupants.  Three of the occupants received non-life threatening injuries, while the fourth occupant injured his spinal cord, and remains in the intensive care unit as of the date of this report.


The operator injured his lower lip when he was ejected from V1 in the collision.  He was treated and released from the hospital emergency room.; v4:Subject was admitted to the hospital, and remains in the intensive care unit as of the date of this report.  He has a spinal cord injury that is causing paralysis to his upper body.  He spent the first several days after the collision on a ventilator.  He is not yet able to talk, and has recently contracted a MRSA infection.  v1 also has blood clots in his legs. v1 was transferred to the Shepard Center in Atlanta, GA for continuing rehabilitation on 2/24/12.  He remains listed in critical condition.; v2:Subject was wearing safety goggles.  He was struck in the face by an unknown object when he was ejected from V1.  The impact to the goggles caused lacerations to his nose and cheek bone below his eye.  He received approximately 7 stitches in the emergency room.  The subject was discharged from the emergency room the same night as the collision.; v3:Subject injured his right leg and knee when he was ejected from V1.  It is unknown if the injuries were caused by V1, or a fixed object on the shoreline.  The subject was admitted to the hospital and released the day after the collision.


BARDID: FL-2012-0043
Date: 2012-02-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: SANTA ROSA SOUND
NearestCityTown: GULF BREEZE
County: SANTA ROSA
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 which is a 10- foot Pelican brand kayak was operated/occupied by one 14-year old white male.  Vessel 1 operator leaned to the right side of his kayak. The kayak tipped over causing Vessel 1 operator to fall in the water.  Vessel 1 operator could not pull himself back into the kayak, and spent about an hour to an hour and a half in the water.  Vessel 1 operator held on to his kayak and tried to swim it back to shore.  Vessel 1 operator began to display signs of hypothermia.  The friend of Vessel 1 operator was in a separate kayak, and paddled back to shore to call for help from his cell phone. 
The father of Vessel 1 arrived at the scene with his kayak.  The father towed Vessel 1 operator back to shore.  Vessel 1 operator was then transported by EMS to Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola for treatment of hypothermia.;  Vessel 1 operator could claimed that he was in the water for about one to one and a half hours.  Vessel 1 operator began to diplay signs of hypothermia.  Vessel 1 operator was transported to Sacred Heart Hospital Emergency Room for treatment.


BARDID: FL-2012-0044
Date: 2012-02-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:50:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: MYAKKA RIVER
NearestCityTown: ENGLEWOOD
County: CHARLOTTE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Steering
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by propeller
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was heading South in the Myakka River.  The operator, leaned over and began talking to the passengers when he lost control of the vessel.  The vessel turned hard to starboard throwing all the occupants towards the port side.  one victim was ejected from the vessel and her leg was struck by the propeller.  another victim injured her ribs during the fall.  operator was able to regain control of the vessel and rescue victim1 from the water.  operator contacted 911 operated the vessel to shore for medical help.  victim1 was air-lifted to Lee Memorial Hospital where one of her legs had to be amputated where she remains in critical condition.  victim2 was taken to Faucett Memorial Hospital for rib injuries; victim1's right leg was amputated just above the knee.  She also had contusions and lacerations to the back of her left leg.; victim2 had contusions to the left side of her sternum. Updated Bard, steering system cannot maintain direction without operator at helm, engine torque turns steering if helm is let go.  Operator left the helm while boat was running


BARDID: FL-2012-0054
Date: 2012-03-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:15:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityTown: NEW SMYRNA BEACH
County: VOLUSIA
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V-1 Traveling in Ponce Inlet struck wave.  Operator thrown into air and broke left leg.  Transported to Halifax hospital.;BROKEN LEFT LEG ( TIBIA /  FIBULA )


BARDID: FL-2012-0055
Date: 2012-03-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:19:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: BLACKWATER SOUND
NearestCityTown: KEY LARGO
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was traveling north in Blackwater Sound at a high rate of speed and hit a wake from another vessel.  The bow of V1 lifted and caught air.  This caused the bow of the vessel to go straight up in the air.  As the engine hit the water, the stern of the vessel was forced forward causing the vessel to flip backwards.  The bow then struck the water, breaking off just in front of the cockpit and landed upside down.  The operator was ejected at some point during this evolution.  His injuries were caused by impact with the vessel during ejection.  He was not wearing a PFD.; Operator received lacerations to the top of his head, upper lip, and left leg as he was being ejected from his vessel.  He also fractured two ribs on his left side.  He had slight edema from water in his lungs.


BARDID: FL-2012-0056
Date: 2012-02-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:41:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: BISCAYNE BAY
NearestCityTown: MIAMI
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was traveling west, due to weather conditions, operator stopped vessel and the vessel was swamped.


BARDID: FL-2012-0057
Date: 2012-02-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: INDIAN RIVER LAGOON
NearestCityTown: VERO BEACH
County: INDIAN RIVER
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS TRAVELING SOUTHBOUND IN THE ICW WHEN ANOTHER VESSEL ATTEMPTED TO OVERTAKE V1 ON ITS PORT SIDE.  V1 SLOWED DOWN TO IDLE SPEED FOR THE OTHER VESSEL TO OVERTAKE.  A LARGE WAKE CAUSED V1 TO RISE AND FALL, HITTING BOTTOM TWICE CAUSING DAMAGE TO PROPELLERS, RUDDER, AND KEEL.


BARDID: FL-2012-0058
Date: 2012-02-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:45:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: MATANZAS BAY/ ST AUGUSTINE INL
NearestCityTown: ST. AUGUSTINE
County: SAINT JOHNS
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was entering the St Augustine inlet heading west. V1 failed to navigate around green marker 5A. V1 grounded on the sand bar south of the inlet. V1 was escorted to Camache Cove Marina for repairs.


BARDID: FL-2012-0059
Date: 2012-03-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:49:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityTown: ISLAMORADA
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V-1 struck V-2 on the starboard side and injured the operator and passenger of V-2.; :Occupant had a really deep laceration to her right leg just below the knee.; The operator had cuts and bruises on both legs. Updated BARD: The operator of V-1 said that they were going around in circles and that he was following V-2. V-2 made a hard turn to the right and came to a stop. V-1 then struck V-2 on the starboard side and ejected the operator and passenger from the personal watercraft. The driver of V-2 suffered minor scrapes and bruises to both legs. The passenger of V-2 suffered a deep laceration to her right leg just below the knee.


BARDID: FL-2012-0061
Date: 2012-03-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: BISCAYNE BAY
NearestCityTown: KEY BISCAYNE
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 3/10/12 at approximately 6:30 PM, an unknown vessel struck a vessel documented in the British Virgin Islands named EL JUGUETE which was anchored at Nixon Beach.  The striking vessel fled the scene of the accident.


BARDID: FL-2012-0062
Date: 2012-03-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:19:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: BISCAYNE BAY
NearestCityTown: MIAMI
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V-1(British Documented 742537) was pulling up anchor. The anchor from V-1 was entangled in V-2's (FL0423NX) anchor line. V-2 began to reverse in an easterly direction,  while V-1 was going forward heading East causing tension in both anchor lines. Due to the conditions and  V-1 operator's inattention caused his starboard side to collide with V-2's starboard side. The wind caused both vessels to collide with V-3(FL6380PA) which was docked on the seawall.


BARDID: FL-2012-0063
Date: 2012-02-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: BISCAYNE BAY
NearestCityTown: MIAMI
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
According to the Captain of V2,  V2 was docked at Palm bay marina. V1 was undocking from the palm bay marina. The operator of V1 did not take the weather conditions into consideration while leaving the dock. The winds were blowing from southeast. As V1 was leaving the channel the weather could have played a factor in causing V1 to strike the port side hull of V2. The Captain of V2 was inside his vessel's kitchen when this happened. He said that when he looked out of the port side window he saw V1 a few inches away from his vessel and felt his vessel roll from side to side. He said he heard a loud cracking sound as V1 passed his vessel. The dock master of Palm Bay marina said he saw V1 plowing through the marina. Although he did not see V1 strike V2, he did see V2 get rocked by V1's large wake. The damage on V2 is consistent with the descriptions provided by the Captain of V2. The damage is a scratch along the port side hull. There is no damage on V1. The owner/operator of V1 said he did not strike V2.


BARDID: FL-2012-0065
Date: 2012-03-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityTown: NAVARRE
County: SANTA ROSA
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 SOUTHBOUND 1/4 MILE OFFSHORE REGULAR 2 FT SWELLS. THROTTLE IN GEAR, CAPT OPERATING FROM REMOTE 02 LVL CONSOLE. CAPTAIN ATTEMPTS TO LAND COBIA. TOOK FISHING POLE IN LEFT HAND WITH COBIA FISH ON LINE TO CENTERBOARD VERTICAL LADDER. ATTEMPTING TO LOWER HIMSELF, SE STERN WAVE LISTED V1 AND RIGHT HAND DID NOT GRASP LADDER RAILING. CAPT FELL OFF VERTICAL LADDER STRIKING 01 LEVEL LIFERAIL, UPENDED, THEN LANDED ON MAIN DECK. ; victim suffered a TORN ACL AND PATELLA TENDON, BACK STRAIN SPINAL INJURY - COMPRESSION FRACTURE TO L1 VERTEBRAE CONTUSIONS FROM THREE DECK FALL


BARDID: FL-2012-0066
Date: 2012-03-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityTown: DESTIN
County: OKALOOSA
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was on a guided dolphin cruise with other vessels when they exited Destin pass into the Gulf of Mexico,  V1was west bound approximately 100 yards west of the jetties. V1 operator and tour guide observed the waves to be in rough conditions 2' to 6'. The tour guide advised the waves were to rough and to turn around. Upon turning around V1 slowed its speed and attempted to turn around in the rough seas. A large wave struck V1 ejecting operator and passenger from the PWC. The operator of V1 became tired and distressed and was unable to reboard V1. Other vessels including the tour guide from the dolphin cruise attempted to help and was unsuccessful. A fishing vessel came to aid and called Coast Guard Station Destin. Coast Guard rescued and transported the operator of V1 to their station. The operator was complaining of mid-back and leg pain. The operator of V1 was transported by ambulance to Fort Walton Beach Medical Center.; 


BARDID: FL-2012-0067
Date: 2012-03-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:21:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC
NearestCityTown: KEY LARGO
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 traveling eastbound into Tarpon Basin from Grouper Creek.  Vessel 1 collided it's starboard side next to helm area with lighted channel marker 50.  Vessel sustained damage to the starboard side rub rail and starboard side windshield shattered. Operator sustained injuries when he fell in the boat.  Operator was taken to Baptist Hospital Homestead by other vessel occupants for treatment.   

Charges pending.; Injured operator sustained a cervical 7 fracture, a right rib fracture) 1st rib), brain concussion and contusion, hemorrhage to left coronal part of brain, abrasions to his face and right side neck, 4 inch laceration to right shoulder and 6 inch laceration to frontal area of head.


BARDID: FL-2012-0068
Date: 2012-03-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HATCHINEHA
NearestCityTown: UNINCORPORATED
County: OSCEOLA
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
On 03/13/12 there was a boating collision that occured on lake hatchineha at approximately 3:45 p.m.

Vessel one was north bound while vessel two was south bound approaching each other in a head on situation.

Vessel one failed to take appropriate action to avoid the collision.  The bow of  vessel one struck vessel two on the port side.  The ocupants of vessel one were ejected.  The operator  and one of the occupants of vessel two was ejected.  Vessel one sustained minor damage to the port bow and the grass rake.
Vessel two sustained damage to the port side and port stern.  Vessel two sunk at the scene.

Vessel one operator and occupant received injuries (non life threatening).  Vessel two operator and one occupant received injuries (non life threatening).  
 
Vessel one operator assisted occupants of vessel two to shore then left the scene without contacting law enforcement as required.  Occupants of vessel two contacted law enforcement immediately.
; occupant on V1:cuts to legs and possible fractured ribs.; operator1 received a possible fractured femur on left leg and cuts, contuisions to left leg.; operator2 :bruises and abrasions on both arms, along with a laceration on the left knee.; occupant on V2:large bruise on upper left arm, also a bruise under her chin, down to her neck and chest.
 Updated BARD;  injuries sustained from impact with shallow water/ground upon ejection.


BARDID: FL-2012-0069
Date: 2012-03-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:10:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: PINE ISLAND SOUND
NearestCityTown: ST. JAMES CITY
County: LEE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 Traveling North in ICW at Marker 24. V2 heading south in ICW. V1 hit V2s wake while both boats were on plane. V1s passenger sitting next to operator on the port side of the vessel, bounced every time V1 went over the wake from V2. V1 Passenger bounced three times in her seat and the fourth time bounced onto the deck of the vessel, which caused back injuries. V1 operator said he saw his wife in pain. V1 operator stated that when he saw the waves he attempted to slow down. Operator said he was only going about 20mph. V1 operator also only has about four hours of boating experience. V1 passenger was transported to a docket on Gault Island and then transported to Cape Coral hospital by EMS. V1 passenger injuries are a Thoracic 12 Burst Fracture and Mild T11 Compression.

There is no information for V2.


BARDID: FL-2012-0070
Date: 2012-03-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:50:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityTown: MANALAPAN
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was traveling south at 4 mph along the coast of Manalapan under full main with the engine in gear. At 1030, V1 noticed V2 about a half mile in front with two poles astern. V1 lost sight of V2 and few seconds later, occupants of V2 started shouting.  V1 shifted to neutral and swung the boat hard to port. V1 struck V2 a few seconds after attempting to avoid collision.


BARDID: FL-2012-0071
Date: 2012-03-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: L 67A CANAL
NearestCityTown: DAVIE
County: BROWARD
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was operating in a northeast direction. Vessel 1 struck an object underwater. Operator of vessel 1 lost control of the vessel and ran aground.


BARDID: FL-2012-0073
Date: 2012-03-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:12:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: C9 CANAL
NearestCityTown: NORTH MIAMI
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 struck a fixed object (bridge piling) on the port side. The vessel was traveling at approximately 20 mph at the time of impact. The operator sustained two broken wrists as a result of the accident.  He underwent surgical procedures on his right wrist.


BARDID: FL-2012-0075
Date: 2012-03-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityTown: KEY WEST
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was underway in Safe Harbor heading north to the dock at 3D marina.  While in route V1 drifted across to the west side of Safe Harbor channel.   V1 struck the upper portion of a wooden structure located at the east end of the peninsula on Stock Island Marina Village.


BARDID: FL-2012-0076
Date: 2012-03-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: TAMPA BAY
NearestCityTown: TAMPA
County: HILLSBOROUGH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Steering
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
V-1 was west bound on the south side of the Courtney Campbell Causeway Bridge (Tampa side). V-1 made a right turn to transit under the bridge. After making the turn, the steering wheel jammed. V-1 struck the bridge pilings.; victim1:Broken right fibula; victim2:Broken nose/two broken toes left foot; operator:Broken bone in right arm near wrist/contusions to chest area Updated BARD, victims were ejected, injuries sustained by impact with the boat as they were ejected.


BARDID: FL-2012-0077
Date: 2012-03-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:24:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: SOUTH PINE CHANNEL
NearestCityTown: BIG PINE KEY
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
v-1 was inbound when one person fell overboard resulting in contact with the propeller causing severe lacerations to both legs.; He was first transported to Lower Keys Medical from there he was air lifted to Ryder Trauma Center in  Miami due to severity of lacerations. Updated BARD;   victim was attempting to step over items in the bow of the vessel and fell overboard, operator did not see the victim fall overboard and consequently struck the victim with the vessel.


BARDID: FL-2012-0078
Date: 2012-03-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:45:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityTown: JUPITER
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
RedactedNarrative:
V-1 was traveling northbound approximately 1/2 mile offshore of Jupiter Beach. At approximately 0630 hours on March 17, 2012 V-1's engine failed.  The engine shut off and would not turn back on.  At approximately 0645 V-1 drifted west onto the beach and capsized when it was caught in the breaking waves.  The operator and occupant willfully jumped overboard and were not injured beyond first aid.  Tow Boat U.S. pulled V-1 off the beach and towed it back to Phil Foster Park.


BARDID: FL-2012-0079
Date: 2012-03-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: LITTLE SARASOTA BAY
NearestCityTown: SIESTA KEY
County: SARASOTA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 and Vessel 2, both under power, struck head on.;operator had small scratches/cuts by right ankle.


BARDID: FL-2012-0080
Date: 2012-03-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:47:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: HILLSBOROUGH RIVER
NearestCityTown: TAMPA
County: HILLSBOROUGH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V-1 North bound in the Hillsborough River. V-2 South bound in the Hillsborough River. Vessels are in a Head-on situation. V-1 turns right to avoid collision. V-2 does not turn right in enough time to avoid a collision and vessels collide.


BARDID: FL-2012-0081
Date: 2012-04-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: CALOOSAHATCHEE RIVER
NearestCityTown: LA BELLE
County: HENDRY
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was traveling East in the Caloosahatchee River and V2 was traveling West.  V2 was creating a 3-4 foot wake as it passed V1.  The operator of V1 steered into the wake.  The passenger on V1 was tossed into the air and was struck by the vessel as it went over the wake.  V2 was unaware of the accident and continued traveling West.  The passenger on V1 was taken to the hospital.  She was treated for a bruised tailbone and two compressed lumbar vertebrae.; 


BARDID: FL-2012-0083
Date: 2012-03-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE ISTOKPOGA
NearestCityTown: SEBRING
County: HIGHLANDS
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
A 1974 26' Sanpan Pontoon with eight people aboard swamped in Lake Istokpoga. The subjects were stationary and anchored when the starboard pontoon lost buoyancy. The operator then proceeded toward shore when the vessel swamped, tilting over to starboard. All eight subjects were taken off of the pontoon to a nearby fishing camp. Three elderly subjects were treated and released for hypothermia at a local hospital. One subject was also treated for minor lacerations to her right hand. The vessel was recovered the following day and found to have four holes in the starboard pontoon which caused the swamping.; three had hypothermia and were treated and released at the hospital.


BARDID: FL-2012-0084
Date: 2012-02-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:06:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: CAXAMBAS PASS
NearestCityTown: MARCO ISLAND
County: COLLIER
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
V1 HAD JUST LEFT BOAT RAMP AFTER FUELING UP. THEY WERE UNDERWAY HEADED WEST OUT OF THE PASS WHEN THEY SMELLED FUMES AND THEN THE ENGINE EXPLODED. OPERATOR OF V1 ATTEMPTED TO EXTINGUISH THE FLAMES BUT HAD NO LUCK. THEY OBTAINED A FLOTATION DEVICE AND ABANDONED SHIP FOR THEIR SAFETY.


BARDID: FL-2012-0086
Date: 2012-03-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:35:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: BISCAYNE BAY
NearestCityTown: CORAL GABLES
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Failure to vent
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF V1 HAD JUST FUELED UP HIS VESSEL AND WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO START THE ENGINE THE FUEL VAPORS IGNITED AND CAUSED A FIRE. NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED.


BARDID: FL-2012-0087
Date: 2012-03-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:45:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityTown: DELRAY BEACH
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS UNDER ENGINE/AUX POWER TRAVELING NORTHBOUND ON TE ICW. V1 LEFT ITS DUE NORTH COURSE IN THE CENTER OF THE CHANNEL AND ANGLED SLIGHTLY TO THE EAST TOWARD THE SEAWALL. THE BOW OF V1 THEN STRUCK A CONCRETE DOCK BEHIND THE RESIDENCE. IT APPEARED THE OPERATOR OF V1 DIVERTED HIS ATTENTION AWAY FROM STEERING WHICH LED TO THE VESSEL TRAVELING OFF COURSE. NO INJURIES RESULTED.


BARDID: FL-2012-0088
Date: 2012-03-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: CLOUD LAKE
NearestCityTown: WEST PALM BEACH
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS ON PLANE AT ABOUT 30 MPH NORTHBOUND IN THE S CURVE OF LAKE CLOUDS SOUTH CANAL. V1 LOST CONTROL AND STRUCK THE BANK OF THE CANAL CAUSING HEAVY DAMAGE. THE SEVERAL HOURS LATER HE WAS ABLE TO UNGROUND THE VESSEL AND DRIVE IT TO THE BOAT RAMP.


BARDID: FL-2012-0089
Date: 2012-02-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: NEW PASS
NearestCityTown: BONITA SPRINGS
County: LEE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS TRAVELING WEST UNDERNEATH THE NEW PASS BRIDGE. V1 STRUCK THE CLEARANCE LIGHT ON THE SPAN OF THE BRIDGE CAUSING IT TO BREAK. V1 LEFT THE SCENE


BARDID: FL-2012-0091
Date: 2012-02-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:55:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: PHIL FOSTER BOAT RAMPQ
NearestCityTown: RIVIERA
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Throttle
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF V1'S THROTTLE GOT STUCK. AS A RESULT SHE PULLED THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION AND THE RAPID SLOWING OF THE PWC CAUSED HER TO BE EJECTED INTO THE WATER. OPERATOR OF V1 RECEIVED A BROKEN ANKLE AS A RESULT OF THE INCIDENT.; 


BARDID: FL-2012-0092
Date: 2012-03-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:53:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityTown: BOCA RATON
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL WAS CRUISING SOUTHBOUND ALONG THE IVW IN BOCA RATON. OPERAToR MISJUDGED CLEARANCE AT PALMETTO PARK BRIDGE. VESSELS MAST COLLIDED WITH NORTH EASTERN SPANS LANTERN. LANTERN WAS DESTROYED REQUIRING REPLACEMENT. VESSELS MAST WAS ALSO BROKEN. NO INJURIES.


BARDID: FL-2012-0093
Date: 2012-03-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:45:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityTown: FORT MYERS BEACH
County: LEE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
RedactedNarrative:
ON FRIDAY 30 MARCH 2012 AT 1700 HOURS LEE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE MARINE DEPUTY SGT RESPONDED TO A BOAT ACCIDENT OF WHICH A HURRICANE BOAT WAS SUNKEN ON THE SHORELINE OF LANI KAI RESORT. THE ESTIMATED VALUE WAS 2000 OF A TOTAL LOSS OF VESSEL. The cause was hull failure.


BARDID: FL-2012-0094
Date: 2012-03-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:45:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityTown: PANAMA CITY
County: BAY
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
THE OPERATOR OF THE JETSKI WAS GOING ABOUT 37 TO 40 MILES PER HOUR OUT IN THE GULF OF MEXICO. THE VESSEL WENT OVER ONE BIG WAVE AND SMASHED INTO ANOTHER LARGE WAVE. THE IMPACT WITH THE LARGER WAVE CAUSED THE OPERATOR TO BE THROWN FORWARD INTO THE FRONT OF THE JETSKI. THIS IMPACT THREW THE OPERATOR INTO THE WATER. THE OPERATOR WAS UNCONSIOUS IN THE WATER FACE DOWN FOR A FEW MINUTES UNTIL HELP ARRIVED. SALTWATER IN LUNGS AND LACERATION TO FACE


BARDID: FL-2012-0095
Date: 2012-03-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:12:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityTown: FORT LAUDERDALE
County: BROWARD
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF V1 LOST CONTROL OF HER PWC. BOTH OCCUPANTS WERE EJECTED AND THE PWC CONTINUED ON TO STRIKE THE SEAWALL. BOTH OCCUPANTS RECEIVED INJURIES AS A RESULT OF THE ACCIDENT.; operator had a BROKEN LEFT ARM, PELVIC INJURY, ABRASIONS; passenger had an aBRASION TO RIGHT SIDE OF BACK


BARDID: FL-2012-0096
Date: 2012-02-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:14:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityTown: FT LAUDERDALE
County: BROWARD
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V2 WAS PROPERLY DOCKED WHEN V1 TRAVELING EAST CAUSED AN EXCESSIVE WAKE. THE WAKE CAUSED V2 TO ROCK BACK AND FORTH IN ITS SLIP CAUSING DAMAGES TO V2 AND TO THE DOCK.


BARDID: FL-2012-0097
Date: 2012-03-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: PANAMA CITY PASS
NearestCityTown: PANAMA CITY
County: BAY
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS TRAVELING SOUTH THROUGH PANAMA CITY PASS. THE WAVES WERE ABOUT 4 TO 6 FEET. THE OPERATOR OF THE JET SKI WENT OVER A LARGE WAVE WHICH SENT THE JETSKI INTO THE AIR. THE OPERATOR AND THE PASSENGER WERE EJECTED OFF THE JETSKI INTO THE WATER. THE JETSKI THEN LANDED ON THE OPERATOR AND PASSENGER WHICH INJURED BOTH OF THEM.; operator received a LACERATION TO LEFT GROIN; occupant received DEEP CONTUSIONS TO BOTH KNEES


BARDID: FL-2012-0098
Date: 2012-03-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: BAYBORO HARBOR
NearestCityTown: ST PETERSBURG
County: PINELLAS
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 OPERATORS WERE TAKING SAILING LESSONS BETWEEN TWO FLOATING BUOYS. V1 SAILORS CAPSIZED THE BOAT WHILE MAKING 180 DEGREE TURN AT SOUTHERN BUOY. THE WIND BLEW THE MAST OF V1 INTO V2. WHILE TRYING TO UPRIGHT V1 THE MAST OF V1 SCRATCHED THE SIDE OF V2 UP.


BARDID: FL-2012-0099
Date: 2012-03-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:15:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: JULINGTON CREEK
NearestCityTown: JACKSONVILLE
County: DUVAL
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V-1 TURNED SHARPLY AT EXCESSIVE SPEED WHILE PULLING A TUBE CAUSING V-1 TO CAPSIZE.  OPERATOR AND PASSENGER'S WERE EJECTED FROM THE VESSEL.


BARDID: FL-2012-0100
Date: 2012-03-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:39:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityTown: JACKSONVILLE BEACH
County: DUVAL
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Improper anchoring
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
RedactedNarrative:
While at anchor fishing, the tide changed and subject attempted to pull anchor and move. His anchor rope became fouled and he took a wave over the stern of the vessel causing it to capsize. A good Samaritan came to the rescue and towed the vessel to the beach. No injuries.


BARDID: FL-2012-0101
Date: 2012-03-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:41:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: KISSIMMEE RIVER
NearestCityTown: OKEECHOBEE
County: OKEECHOBEE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
ON 3/21/12 I RESPONDED TO THE OKEE-TANIE BOAT RAMP REFERENCE A BOATING ACCIDENT THAT OCCURED. A BASS BOAT AND SPECK BOAT WERE TRAVELING SOUTH ON THE KISSIMMEE RIVER AT THE HIGHWAY 78 BRIDGE. THE SPECK BOAT MADE AN UNEXPECTED SHARP LEFT HAND TURN IN FRONT OF THE BASS BOAT. THE BASS BOAT COLLIDED WITH THE SPECK BOAT CAUSING IT TO COMPLETLY RUN IT OVER. THE PASSANGER IN THE SPECK BOAT RECEIVED MINOR INJURIES.  THE OPERATOR OF THE SPECK BOAT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO BACK, FOOT AND ARM. THE OPERATOR OF THE SPECK BOAT WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL BY AMBULANCE. THE OPERATOR OF THE BASS BOAT SUSTAINED NO INJURIES. victim was struck by other/striking vessel, he was not ejected


BARDID: FL-2012-0102
Date: 2012-03-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: OKEECHOBEE
NearestCityTown: CLEWISTON
County: GLADES
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF V1 WAS COMING AROUNG A BLIND CORNER AND DID NOT SEE V2 COMING. THE TWO VESSELS THEN COLLIDED WITH ONE ANOTHER CAUSING DAMAGES BUT NO INJURIES.


BARDID: FL-2012-0103
Date: 2012-03-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHOCTAWHATCHEE BAY
NearestCityTown: SANTA ROSA BEACH
County: WALTON
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Ignition of Spilled Fuel or Vapor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
V1 began having motor trouble after launching.  The motor stopped and the vessel drifted to the fender system on the U.S. 331 bridge. When the operator attempted to crank the motor the cowling blew off the motor and the engine was consumed by fire.  There was no damage to the vessel.


BARDID: FL-2012-0104
Date: 2012-03-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HATCHINEHA
NearestCityTown: POINCIANA PLACE
County: OSCEOLA
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On March 25, 2012 the vessel was heading south west on an airboat trail in Lake Hatchineha, which is located in Osceola County. The victim was riding on an airboat with her husband and the operator when the vessel hit a patch of dry ground causing her to be ejected from the vessel. The victim landed on her stomach in the dirt/mud. The victim complained about her knee hurting then her husband stated that she was unstable on her feet so they placed her back on the ground where she went in and out of consciousness. The victim began to have a seizure and her mouth began to fill with fluid. The husband and operator of the vessel performed CPR on victim for approximately 30 minutes until help arrived. The victim was transported by ambulance to Winter Haven hospital where she was pronounced dead at 1807 hrs. The operator of the vessel thru field sobrity task is thought to be under the influence, he gave consent to a blood draw, charges are pending the blood test.  the victim died due to blunt force trauma to her abdomen. He also stated that the contributing factor was liver failure.


BARDID: FL-2012-0105
Date: 2012-04-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: GASPARILL SOUND
NearestCityTown: ROTONDA
County: CHARLOTTE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS TRAVELLING NORTHWEST IN THE GASPARILLA MARINA YACHT BASIN. VESSEL 1'S STARBOARD BOW COLLIDED WITH VESSEL 2'S PORT STERN, WHILE VESSEL 2 WAS DOCKED.


BARDID: FL-2012-0106
Date: 2012-03-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: HILLSBORO INLET
NearestCityTown: POMPANO BEACH
County: BROWARD
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was underway nearing the south jetty of Hillsboro Inlet from the Atlantic Ocean and capsized. ; subject was taken to North Broward Hospital for care.  She was treated for a laceration on her head behind her left ear, scrapes and cuts to her arms and legs and a mild concussion.  She was released from the hospital early Monday morning on 03/12/12.


BARDID: FL-2012-0107
Date: 2012-03-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:07:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ST. JOHNS RIVER
NearestCityTown: JACKSONVILLE
County: DUVAL
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
During a water skiing/tubing outing, the subject being towed was unresponsive after falling of the tube. The operator of the vessel was able to direct the occupants of the vessel to remove the injured person and transport the victim to a nearby dock. The operator contacted Rescue during the transport and at the dock CPR was performed until rescue arrived. Rescue took over and defibrillated the victim and transported him to NAS JAX Naval Hospital.; S1 was being pulled by v1 on a tube. He blacked-out and fell into the water. While he was floating he ingested water causing him to nearly drown. He was retrieved from the water by the other occupants of v1 and taken to the NAS JAX NAVAL Hospital.


BARDID: FL-2012-0108
Date: 2012-04-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: MATANZAS PASS
NearestCityTown: FORT MYERS BEACH
County: LEE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1, Dinghy, was traveling west in Matanzas Pass from the anchorage zone en-route to the Shell gas dock located west of the Matanzas Pass Bridge.  V2, Pursuit, was traveling east in Matanzas Pass from the Gulf of Mexico to the Matanzas Inn Restaurant located just east of the Matanzas Pass Bridge.  Both vessels were traveling at idle speed in the channel, in a meeting situation, during daylight hours on a clear day.  The operator of the Pursuit advised he first observed the Dinghy from a distance of approximately 100 feet away at 350 degrees relative to his vessel.  The operator of the Pursuit turned slightly to starboard and then honked the vessels horn twice while placing his vessel into neutral. He stated that it appeared the operator of the Dinghy was asleep, with his head leaning backward. The Dinghy did not alter course or speed.  The operator of the Pursuit placed his vessel into reverse, while honking the vessel horn twice, just prior to the two vessels colliding bow to bow.  The operator of the Dinghy by his own admission did not observe the 33' Pursuit until just prior to impact.  The operator of the Dinghy received a minor neck injury and was treated at a local hospital and released the same day. subject was admitted to Health Park Hospital and treated for a minor whiplash injury and released.  The attending doctor advised that he did not detect any signs of impairment, but noted that subject had taken a strong prescription pain killer, Tramedol, prior to the accident.


BARDID: FL-2012-0109
Date: 2012-03-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:15:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: JUGG CREEK
NearestCityTown: UNINCORPORATED
County: LEE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person Struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On Monday March 19, 2012 at approximately 19:15 hours, Boating Accident #FWSW-12-OFF-2435 occurred in Jugg Creek, Lee County, Florida.  The accident occurred near Channel Marker 26, Latitude N26° 41.760', Longitude 82° 9.868'.  This location is approximately .70 miles west of Four Winds Marina.  V1 was eastbound on the north side of the marked channel.  V2 was westbound on the north side of the marked channel.  The vessels met as they simultaneously entered a blind curve in the creek.  Both operators took action to avoid the collision but collided.  The collision caused minor injuries to the female passenger of V1 as well as to a female passenger of V2.  There was extensive damage to both vessels including the loss of the motor of the V1.  
victim1, a passenger in a seat at rear of vessel 1, was struck by hull of vessel 2 causing small laceration to left side of forehead above eye.  Also collided with center console of vessel 1 causing injury to left ankle.  Refused EMS treatment on scene.  ;victim2 was seated at the rear of vessel 2 when it struck vessel 1.  She was thrown from her seat during the collision causing a slight strain or sprain to her left thumb.  EMS on scene evaluated the injury and determined that it was not broken.  She refused further treatment.


BARDID: FL-2012-0110
Date: 2012-01-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 03:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HOBBS
NearestCityTown: LUTZ
County: HILLSBOROUGH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
A two vessel accident on Lake Hobbs in Hillsborough County at approximately 0300 hrs. Vessel 1 (V1) with operator collided with vessel two (V2), with operator and one occupant. All persons were ejected into the water. The occupant of vessel 2 sustained injuries and was transported to St. Joseph's Hospital-North in Lutz. The operator of V1 was uninjured. The operator of V2 was recovered by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office Dive Unit and pronounced deceased. Neither  operators  and occupant of V2 were wearing personal flotation devices.; Operator2 Final diagnosis: drowning, blunt impact to head, blunt impact to torso, blunt impact to extremities, hypertensive heart disease, hepatic steatosis, ethyl alcohol intoxication. Cause of Death: Drowning Contributory Cause of Death: Blunt impact to head with cerebral concussion Manner of Death: Accident; V2 occupant was ejected from V2 and was admitted to St. Joseph's Hospital-North via EMS. She sustained a fractured right patella, a deep transverse laceration on right knee, bruising on right forearm and bruise on lower left back.


BARDID: FL-2012-0111
Date: 2012-03-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: PASS-A-GRILL
NearestCityTown: ST. PETERSBURG BEACH
County: PINELLAS
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was at anchor in pass-a-grill. V2 was sailing when he caught the anchor line of V1 with his keel.; V1 operator fell on the boat and injured his back.


BARDID: FL-2012-0112
Date: 2012-03-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityTown: KEY WEST
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was underway idling into Key West Harbor from the south end.  Wind conditions were rough and a flotilla of vessel were leaving the harbor with a Coast Guard escort.  V1 was passed one side by the outgoing sport fish vessel and passed on the other side by inbound sport fish vessel.  These events created multiple wakes approaching from port and starboard of V1.  Coast Guard witnessed two wakes washed over each side of the bow and a third wake partially swamped V1.  Coast Guard pulled along side V1 as it began to list to port.  The persons on board donned their life jackets escaped V1 as it rolled and capsized. Coast Guard retrieved all on board (uninjured) and transported to Station Key West.


BARDID: FL-2012-0113
Date: 2012-04-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 06:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityTown: KEY WEST
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: People on Gunwale, Bow, or Transom
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
RedactedNarrative:
V1 came along side of the sailing vessel "Sea Angel" to board the vessel.  The V1 passenger slipped as he began climbing up the side of the sailing vessel.  The V1 passenger fell back into V1 causing it to list to the rough water.  V1 fill with enough water to capsize the vessel.   ; subject ingested a large amount of sea water after falling in the water. He was taken to Lower Keys Medical Center and treated for complications from water in his lungs.


BARDID: FL-2012-0114
Date: 2012-04-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:40:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: DESTIN PASS
NearestCityTown: DESTIN
County: OKALOOSA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 and Vessel 2 were traveling west paralleling the Destin Bridge. Vessel 2 was behind Vessel 1 off their starboard stern.  Vessel 1 turned right to head north under the Bridge.  Vessel 2 made an abrupt turn toward the right and then back to the left continuing on to eventually strike Vessel 1's starboard rear portion.


BARDID: FL-2012-0115
Date: 2012-04-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:45:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ROYAL PALM CANAL
NearestCityTown: ROYAL PALM BEACH
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS OVERLOADED AND WAS TOWING A SKIER. V1 PROCEEDED ON A FULL PLANE UNDER AN ELEVATED METAL UTILITY PIPE. AN OCCUPANT OF V1 WAS LOOKING AT THE SKIER AND DID NOT SEE THE PIPE. THE PIPE THEN STRUCK THE BACK OF HIS HEAD CAUSING SEVERE INJURY.; 


BARDID: FL-2012-0117
Date: 2012-01-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE ALTO
NearestCityTown: WALDO
County: ALACHUA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel-1 left out from Lake Alto Park Boat Ramp around 0630 hours on Monday, January 30, 2012 to go fishing.  At approximately 2335 hours subject called Alachua S/O advising that her son had not returned from fishing as expected.  A search of the lake was conducted by multiple agencies.  At 0239 hours on Tuesday January 31, 2012, officers located an unoccupied vessel adrift along the west bank of Lake Alto.  At approximately 1000 hour on Tuesday, January 31, 2012, officers located and recovered submerged body in approximately 12' depth of water.  Probable cause of death: Drowning


BARDID: FL-2012-0118
Date: 2012-03-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: SAINT JOHNS RIVER
NearestCityTown: PALATKA
County: PUTNAM
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
On March 23rd, 2012 a fatal accident involving a 23' vessel (V-1) occupied by five adults and one juvenile occurred. V-1 was being docked at a private residence on the St. John's River, Putnam County, Florida.  A 23 year old female operator was attempting to dock V1; she placed it into forward gear accidentally, while attempting to put it in reverse, causing the bow portion to go underneath the dock. This action resulted in the juvenile female, who was seated in the port bow, to be crushed between the dock and V-1's passenger side console.  The juvenile succumbed to her injuries at the hospital.  prelimenary cause of death atlantooccipital dislocation.


BARDID: FL-2012-0119
Date: 2012-03-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:47:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: MELOY CHANNEL
NearestCityTown: MIAMI BEACH
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V-1 was heading in a southerly direction. The operator attempted to turn right in an westerly direction to avoid a dock and collided with the dock on the port side bow of the PWC, causing both occupants to be thrown off the PWC.; One person sustained a broken left arm.; The operator sustained a broken right arm with lacerations, also lacerations around the groin. Occupants injured by impact with dock after ejection from PWC


BARDID: FL-2012-0120
Date: 2012-03-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ST. JOHNS RIVER
NearestCityTown: PALATKA
County: PUTNAM
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper anchoring
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V-1 with operator and one passenger were anchored in the St. Johns River across from the Palatka city marina.  The wind was blowing strong from the NW and waters were cresting to two feet.  Operator improperly anchored the vessel at Midship on the port side, resulting in a wave of water to come over the transom. This flooded the vessel and caused the vessel to turn over tossing both occupants overboard.   A nearby vessel rescued both occupants to safety and they returned to Palatka City Docks.  Contributing Factors:
1) Operator had no prior boating experience
2) Operator just purchased this vessel last week, first time on water
3) Weather was not conducive for this size vessel. 
4) Improper anchoring caused vessel to take on water
5) No way to pump water overboard (bilge pump).


BARDID: FL-2012-0121
Date: 2012-04-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityTown: DESTIN
County: OKALOOSA
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling north off shore when it struck a small wave.  One of Vessel 1's customers fell and was injured.  She suffered a broken tooth and laceration to the lip


BARDID: FL-2012-0122
Date: 2012-03-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:15:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: RAINBOW RIVER
NearestCityTown: DUNNELLON
County: MARION
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Sudden medical condition
AccidentCause2: Improper loading
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
(Operator) and his father (Passenger) were paddling a 17 foot canoe (V1) on the Rainbow River in Dunnellon. Passenger was sitting in the front and rocking the boat. Operator thought he was acting strange. Suddenly V1 tipped over ejecting both people. Operator immediately went over to his father and found him unresponsive. He was not breathing. Passenger was taken to the shore with the help of several Good Samaritans. EMS arrived and he was pronounced dead at the scene. Passenger had a history of cardiac problems and had a pacemaker and defibrilator. No one was wearing a life jackets The Medical Examiner listed the cause of death as drowning.

the cause of death as drowning with a contributing factor of Artherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease. There were no physical signs of trauma. The victim was on numerous medications and had previously had heart surgery. The victim was not wearing a life jacket


BARDID: FL-2012-0123
Date: 2012-03-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY
NearestCityTown: PALM VALLEY
County: SAINT JOHNS
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 3/25/12 at approximately 1130 am V1 was traveling south on the ICW in St. Johns county. There were 4 persons on board V1, the operator seated behind the steering console at the wheel , passenger1 seated to the immediate right of operator behind the center console, passenger2 seated in a padded seating area to the left and behind the operator, and passenger3 seated on a padded seat at the bow of the 22ft power  vessel. Approximately 3/4 of a mile south of the Palm Valley S.R. 210 Bridge V1 encountered a large wake originating from a vessel about 40ft in length. When V1 crossed the large wake passenger1 fell forward into the center console injuring his left knee (cracked patella). passenge3 fell from her seated position in the bow of V1 onto the deck of the boat contacting the deck with her face, head, and upper torso. Passenger1’s received a contusion/laceration to the left side of her face around her eye as well as fractures to her cheek bone in those areas. The victims were transported by St. Johns Co. Fire Rescue from the Palm Valley Boat Ramp to Baptist Hospital at Jacksonville Beach and were released several hours later. The operator and occupants were unable to provide any further information to identify the 40ft vessel other than its direction of travel. A vessel traveling behind V1 stopped to assist the occupants of V1 after the incident. The occupants of V1 could not provide any contact information or identification for the vessel or operator of the Samaritan vessel that stopped and assisted them to the Palm Valley Boat Ramp. The incident was probably caused by wake from vessel traffic congestion and not by a violation of a navigation rule by the operator of V1.; passenger1 broke his left patella when he contacted the center console of V1.; passenger3 received a contusion/laceration to the left side of her face as well as fractures to her jaw when she fell in V1.


BARDID: FL-2012-0124
Date: 2012-04-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityTown: MIAMI
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
A 16 foot vessel capsized just North of the Venetian Causeway on 4/07/12 at approximately 8:00 PM, there were 10 passengers who all ended up in the water, no one was injured and everyone was rescued safely. The vessel was overloaded.


BARDID: FL-2012-0125
Date: 2012-04-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityTown: MARATHON
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of V1 got thrown out of his vessel. While trying to get back in his vessel the engine/prop struck him.; Operator suffered Lacerations on left heal requiring stitches, and multiple scratches and small lacerations on both left and right legs.


BARDID: FL-2012-0127
Date: 2012-03-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:15:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityTown: BIG PINE KEY
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 03-10-12 at approximately 1815 v-1 came aground on a shoal resulting in 01 persons to be ejected resulting in head and back injuries beyond first aid; Subject was not able to recall the events prior to or post accident due to a head injury. subject's mother who was at the hospital advised that he had complained of pain in his back and head he also had a laceration on the bottom of his left foot.


BARDID: FL-2012-0128
Date: 2012-04-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC
NearestCityTown: MARATHON
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
During a departure from Coral Bay Lagoon Marina V-1 pushed over a piling while operating in reverse.


BARDID: FL-2012-0129
Date: 2012-04-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: CLEARWATER HARBOR
NearestCityTown: CLEARWATER
County: PINELLAS
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling in a northwest direction on a plane between two islands. The vessel began to turn left towards "Moonshine Island".  The Operator slowed his speed and attempted to turn right. Without proper power being supplied to the engine the PWC did not turn and continued into the island. Vessel 1 came to a rest several feet into the mangroves. Both passengers received cuts and scrapes to the head and were transported to the hospital.


BARDID: FL-2012-0131
Date: 2012-04-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:15:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityTown: DESTIN
County: OKALOOSA
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 and V2 were in the Gulf of Mexico approximately 1/4 mile East of the East Jetties in Destin. The operator of V1 observed a fishing vessel in transit on his port side. While trying to avoid it did not see V2 in front of him on a steady bearing closing distance. V1 steered to the starboard side and V2 steered to the port side causing a collision to both vessels. Both subjects on V2 were ejected from the jet ski but was not injured. V1 and V2 sustained hull damage.


BARDID: FL-2012-0132
Date: 2012-03-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: DUNN'S CREEK
NearestCityTown: PALATKA
County: PUTNAM
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: bridge jumper behavior
AccidentEvent1: Person Struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On March 3rd, 2012 an accident involving the fatality of one male and the injury to another who jumped from the highway bridge over Dunn's Creek in Putnam County, Florida. The two males impacted the deck and bow area of a vessel coming out from under the bridge. The vessel was occupied by two children and two adults who sustained no injuries. One of the jumpers received scratches and cuts from impacting the bow area of the vessel and refused medical treatment and the other sustained fatal injuries.

For complete investigative report contact the Northeast Regional Office of the FFWCC at 352-732-1225 case number FWNE12OFF1988
Narrative changed on 04/03/12 last sentience.


BARDID: FL-2012-0133
Date: 2012-04-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ST. ANDREWS BAY
NearestCityTown: PANAMA CITY BEACH
County: BAY
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V-1 returning to "Adventures At Sea" rental agency at the end of tour. V-1 westbound in Grand Lagoon approaching Idle Zone. V-1 operator let off throttle for Idle Zone and moved to its starboard to give way to a large vessel that was leaving Idle Zone. Wake from this other, unidentified, vessel pushed V-1 into a dock piling, causing V-1 to capsize, ejecting both occupants. Occupants received lacerations to their left arms, possibly from sea growth on pilings.

V-1 damages consisted of both rearview mirrors torn off and the handlebars bent.

No charges filed.; Operator of V-1 fell off V-1 due to another vessels wake near a dock. V-1 operator received a laceration to left forearm requiring one stitch. Laceration possibly from growth on piling of dock. No identity of other vessel.; V-1 passenger fell from V-1 when another vessel's wake caused v-1 to strike a dock piling. Occupant received one laceration to upper left arm, near shoulder and one just above left wrist, both requiring numerous stitches. Lacerations possibly caused by sea growth on pilings. No identity of other vessel.


BARDID: FL-2012-0136
Date: 2012-04-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:36:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: TAMPA BAY
NearestCityTown: ST. PETERSBURG
County: PINELLAS
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper anchoring
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel with four occupants was anchored from the stern in Tampa Bay.  Vessel took waves over stern and swamped.  Occupants exited vessel and were retrieved from water by other vessels.  Vessel was removed from the water two days later.


BARDID: FL-2012-0137
Date: 2012-03-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:19:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: CALOOSAHATCHEE RIVER
NearestCityTown: MOORE HAVEN
County: GLADES
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Officer arrived on scene on the south side of the caloosahatchee river at lake hickpochee. I observed a vessel up on the rocks and canting severly to the port side. I observed a truck and trailer near the boat ramp with a glades county sheriffs deputy parked adjacent to the apparently wrecked vessel. 

I made contact with deputy and two subjects and advised them that i would be taking care of the vessel accident. I identified the owner/operator of the vessel at the time of the accident by fl drivers license. I identified the passenger as the wife of the operator. 

I asked Operator what exactly had happened that day. Operator advised me that he picked his wife up from the lake hickpochee boat ramp, which is on the south side of the caloosahatchee river. He told me that he and his wife were traveling eastbound towards moore haven to go look at a house on the river. Operator advised me that he was operating the vessel and his wife was sitting directly in front of him on a seat that was built into the front of the center console. He advised me that he just got his vessel on a plane and was running approximately 25 miles per hour in the channel. He then advised me that his wife asked him a question and that the next thing he knew they were up on the rocks. He advised me that after they hit, he and his wife fell overboard into the water. I then asked him how his vessel ended up on the rocks and he told me that he must have hit something under the water that made his vessel veer. 

Next i asked occupant what she remembered about the accident. She advised me that her husband picked her up from the boat ramp and that they were going down the river to look at a house. She told me that she stood up and turned around from her seat and was straddling the center console, facing Operator. She advised me that she asked her husband a question but she could not remember what it was. She advised me that the next thing she knew, they hit the rocks and she fell in the water. She then told me that she had pain in her lower back. She said that she must have hit something when they hit the rocks. I asked occupant several times if she wanted an ambulance and she continued to say no. She advised me that she was going to the doctor after they finished with the boat.

Due to my training and experience, i conclude that due to the fact that occupant turned around to talk to Operator, his attention was diverted from operating his vessel. I believe that Operators vision was partially impeded due to the fact that his wife stood up and turned around in her seat now straddling the console. Operator failed to have a proper look out, and due to his inattention to operating his vessel in the channel the vessel began to drift towards the southern bank of the river and eventually struck the rocks.

I will be issuing Operator two warnings (w-569645) for improper lookout and also unsafe speed. End of report, nothing further at this time.; occupant injury: Due to the impact of the vessel striking, occupant apparently fell backwards towards the bow(front) of the vessel striking the raised edge of the decking in the bow. Occupant then fell overboard into the water. Her husband advised she fell over the portside gunwale. Occupant complained of pain in the small of her back. Occupant refused any type of treatment from ems.


BARDID: FL-2012-0138
Date: 2012-03-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:45:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityTown: HILLSBORO BEACH
County: BROWARD
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS TRAVELING AT ABOUT 15-20 MPH WHEN HE MADE A SHARP TURN. AS A RESULT OF THE TURN A PASSENGER FELL FROM THEIR SEAT AND HIT THEIR HEAD ON THE GUNWHALE RENDERING THEM UNCONCIOUS AND CAUSING INJURY.; 


BARDID: FL-2012-0139
Date: 2012-03-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:49:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityTown: HOLIDAY
County: PASCO
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
OtherEquipmentFailure: bilge pump
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS ADRIFT AND NOT MAKING WAY. THE VESSEL BEGAN TAKING ON WATER WHICH OVERCAME THE BILGE PUMP AND CAUSED THE VESSEL TO CAPSIZE. ALL OCCUPANTS WERE FORCED INTO THE WATER AND WERE RESCUED BY A PASSING VESSEL.NO INJURIES.


BARDID: FL-2012-0140
Date: 2012-03-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: NAPLES BAY
NearestCityTown: NAPLES
County: COLLIER
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS NORTHBOUND INTO NAPLES BAY. WHEN IT WAS DIRECTLY NEXT TO MARKER 20 A PASSING VESSEL CAUSED V1 TO ROCK INTO THE MARKER. AS A RESULT THE SOFT TOP ON V1 WAS RIPPED OFF. THE MARKER FELL OFF OF THE PILING AND ONTO V1 ALSO CAUSING DAMAGES. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED.


BARDID: FL-2012-0141
Date: 2012-04-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 02:20:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityTown: FORT LAUDERDALE
County: BROWARD
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
AN UNKNOWN VESSEL STRUCK THE DOCK SNAPPING A PILING AND COMPOSITE DECK BOARD. THE ACCIDENT WAS HEARD BY A NEIGHBOR ACROSS THE CANAL. THE NEIGHBOR ADVISED THAT THE VESSEL LEFT SOUTHBOUND AFTER STRIKING THE DOCK. THE TOW COMPANIES WERE CONTACTED BUT HAD NO CALLS FOR SERVICE AROUND THAT TIME OR LOCATION


BARDID: FL-2012-0142
Date: 2012-01-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityTown: KEY WEST
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
OtherEquipmentFailure: wireless electronics
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 (DO 1234902) was underway approaching the dock at Conch Harbor to fuel behind V2 (Canadian/DO 834740) tied to the dock.  V1 was using a wireless remote helm to control the throttle and steer.  V1 attempted to take the vessel out of forward gear to let it run. The wireless helm did not respond.  V1 closing on V2  then attempted to disengage the wireless helm to use the manual controls.  The helm did not respond.  V1 struck V2 bow to stern.  The persons on board V2 were able to avoid the impact of V1 by moving forward or off the vessel.  No injuries to report.


BARDID: FL-2012-0144
Date: 2012-03-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:33:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: INLAND WATERS GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityTown: NAPLES
County: COLLIER
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Shift
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
V-1 COLLIDES WITH SEAWALL. shift cable broke loose from mechanics improper repair.  Engine remained in forward gear regardless of throttle postion.


BARDID: FL-2012-0145
Date: 2012-03-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:56:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF
NearestCityTown: ISLAMORADA
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
Subject fell off of polling platform onto the corner of the vessel and was injured. ; He broke two ribs.


BARDID: FL-2012-0147
Date: 2012-04-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:43:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityTown: DESTIN
County: OKALOOSA
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V2 PARASAIL BOAT ON PLANE EASTBOUND 300-400' OFFSHORE WITH THREE JUVENILES ALOFT. FIRST MATE DISTRACTED EITHER TAKING PICTURES OR ATTENDING TOWLINE. V2 STRIKES SOUTHEAST BOUND V1. V1 FISH TROLLING WITH MAN ALOFT IN SPOTTING TOWER OUTSIDE SECOND SAND BAR. V2 PORT SIDE COLLIDES WITH V1 STARBD BEAM. V2 CAPTAIN OFF FULL THROTTLE AFTER IMPACT, NOW SOUTHBOUND. TOW LINE FOULED IN V1 T-TOP. VESSELS UNTANGLE. V2 RECOVERS THREE JUVENILES FROM WATER. MINOR INJURIES TO V1 CREW ONLY.; one person COMPLAINED OF BACK, NECK AND RIB SORENESS BUT REFUSED TREATMENT MULTIPLE TIMES. WENT TO ACUTE CARE FOLLOWING DAY AND RELEASED; another person had a RIGHT ELBOW CONTUSION; PERFORMED MOVEMENT WITH SORENESS


BARDID: FL-2012-0148
Date: 2012-04-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC
NearestCityTown: CUDJOE KEY
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
OtherEquipmentFailure: bilge pump
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel one was taking on water and sank while being towed. Equipment failure: bilge was clogged with debris and unable to pump out water that had come over transom from sea state, scuppers allowed backflow also.


BARDID: FL-2012-0149
Date: 2012-04-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: SANTA ROSA SOUND
NearestCityTown: PENSACOLA
County: ESCAMBIA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person Struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 4-7-12 at 1730 hours V1 and V2 were traveling at speeds of approximately twenty to thirty miles per hour in Santa Rosa Sound.  V2 was traveling behind V1 attempting to catch up to V1.  V1 began to make a left turn at which time V2 failed to slow his speed or change his course of direction which resulted in a collision.  V2 impacted V1 at a forty five degree angle on the port side from the rear.  On impact the occupant of V1 was ejected and the operator of V1 was struck in the back by V2. The occupant of V1 received two lacerations to the left side of her face and the operator of V1 had red marks across the left side of his back from the impact. The operator and occupant were treated and released from the hospital the same night.  The operator of V2 was issued a citation for violation of Navigation Rule 6.; Operator1 was struck in the back by PWC2.  Impact was made on the middle left side of Operator1's back.  Operator1 had two red marks approximately four inches long in the area where he was struck by the vessel.  He was treated and released the same night from Gulf Breeze Hospital.; V1 occupant received two lacerations to the left side of her face when impact was made with vessel2.  She also had bruising on her left forearm.  She was treated at Gulf Breeze Hospital where she received fourteen stitches.  She was released the same day.


BARDID: FL-2012-0151
Date: 2012-04-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:15:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: FT. PIERCE INLET
NearestCityTown: FORT PIERCE
County: SAINT LUCIE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 4-26-12, I responded to a boasting accident in the Ft. Pierce Inlet. Vessel 1, a 36 foot sail boat, was at anchor outside of the channel near marker 11 in the Ft. Pierce Inlet. Vessel 2, a 20 foot Hewes flats boat was cruising. The operator was the only person on board vessel 2 and turned to adjust something in the back of the vessel. He stated that he had the vessel facing north and was just in gear going forward. He stated that he was unaware the sail boat was there until he struck vessel 1.


BARDID: FL-2012-0153
Date: 2012-03-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:39:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: BISCAYNE BAY
NearestCityTown: MIAMI BEACH
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was a rental PWC. Due to operator inexperience the PWC struck the bridge support structure.; victim suffered a Scrape to bridge of nose, and a Scrape to right thigh Muscle exposed through left calf. Updated BARD;  operator was injured when caught inbetween the PWC and the bridge structure upon impact.


BARDID: FL-2012-0154
Date: 2012-03-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:10:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityTown: NEW PORT RICHEY
County: PASCO
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: People on Gunwale, Bow, or Transom
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
As V1 Grady White was docking, passenger stepped onto floating dock and lost balance and fell into the water.  He injured himself on the sharp oysters attached to the side of the floating dock as he fell into the water.; Victim sustained deep lacerations to his lower right leg.  The cause of the lacerations was oyster shells affixed to the floating dock and/or sea bottom.  The possibility of a shark bite is also being considered due to the severity of the injury.  victim has permanent "footdrop" as a result of the accident.  He will have to wear a device forever that helps him lift his foot properly.


BARDID: FL-2012-0155
Date: 2012-03-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ST. LUCIE CANAL, OKEECHOBEE WA
NearestCityTown: INDIANTOWN
County: MARTIN
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
On March 26th 2012, at approximately 14:30 hours, operator was observed heading westbound on the St. Lucie Canal/Okeechobee Waterway near the city of Indiantown on a 55' vessel. (vessel 1), was cruising at an estimated speed of 20-30 knots creating a large wake while he passed two residences located on the canal.  According to sworn written statements and interviews V1 was observed by the owners of the residence creating the large wake that resulted in vessel and property damage. owner of V2 had the vessel moored to his dock and pilings at the time of the accident.  The wake forced a mooring line to break and the vessel struck a piling causing an estimated damage of $3000.00.  subject sustained property damage to two wooden pilings, the pilings were loose and leaning inward.  estimated property damage is $700.00.   No bodily injury was observed or reported during the investigation.


BARDID: FL-2012-0156
Date: 2012-04-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:40:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ST. LUCIE RIVER
NearestCityTown: PORT SALERNO
County: MARTIN
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was headed west on St. Lucie River at approximately 12 mph when the  operator veered North of the channel. The vessel ran aground outside the channel near marker 16A. This caused the victim to fall from the deck into the cabin hitting her head on the cabin opening. the victim received a small laceration and there was an estimated 2,000 dollars in damage to the props from striking the sandbar.; The victim received a small laceration to the back of her head from falling on the cabin opening. She received stitches at the ER for her injury.


BARDID: FL-2012-0157
Date: 2012-04-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:15:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: LITTLE SARASOTA BAY
NearestCityTown: SIESTA KEY
County: SARASOTA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person Struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 struck V2 on the port side.; V1Occupant:Two inch cut on lower right leg.  Treated by EMS.  Released.; Operator1:4 inch cut to lower right leg.  Cut big toe.  Cut finger.  Treated by EMS.  Released.; V2 occupant:Knocked unconscious at impact.  Suffered blunt force injury to shoulder caused by striking vessel.   Broken left wrist.  Issued a neck brace.  Substantial bruising all over.  Released from hosppital.; OPerator2:Suffered blunt force bruising to the right shoulder caused by striking vessel.  Substantial bruising to back.  Released from hospital. Op. and Occ. of V1 injured by impact with V2 after ejection from collision.


BARDID: FL-2012-0158
Date: 2012-03-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:45:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: SANTA ROSA SOUND
NearestCityTown: PENSACOLA
County: ESCAMBIA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was traveling east towards a personal dock on Pensacola Beach.  V2 was traveling southwest towards the T dock at Quite Water Beach.  V2 saw V1 and came off plane.  V1 saw V2 at the last minute and let off the throttle and turned slightly to the right.  V2 through its port engine in reverse and turned slightly to the left.  V2's starboard side stuck V1's port side.; Operator1 advised that he had been to the doctor because his neck, left should, left knee, left shin, and left ankle were huting.  He advised me that he might have nerve damage.  He advised that he had some more doctors appaointments.


BARDID: FL-2012-0159
Date: 2012-04-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:10:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: BAYOU GRANDE
NearestCityTown: PENSACOLA
County: ESCAMBIA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Shift
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 4-15-12 the operator of V1 was attempting to dock the vessel at Navy Point Boat Ramp.  The operator put the vessel in reverse as it neared the dock. Due to machinery failure on the port engine the vessel moved forward and struck the dock on the starboard side of the vessel.  An area of fiberglass approximately three feet by one and a half feet was damaged on the starboard side of the vessel.  When the vessel struck the dock the female occupant was ejected from the bow of the vessel into the water.  The other occupant a three year old child remained asleep on the stern seating area.  After examining the vessel on the trailer it was determined that the vessel would not engage in reverse.  This caused the jet engine to push the vessel forward instead of moving backward.  No injuries were sustained during the accident.


BARDID: FL-2012-0160
Date: 2012-03-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:31:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: BISCAYNE BAY
NearestCityTown: MIAMI BEACH
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
On 04-01-12 at approximately 1016 hrs., I responded to the Sunset Harbour Yacht Club, reference a delayed vessel accident. Vessel #2 was traveling southbound in the Meloy Channel at a high rate of speed attempting to cross under the Venetian Causeway, when the wake from his vessel caused approximately $5000.00 damage to Vessel #1 that was docked at the Yacht Club.


BARDID: FL-2012-0161
Date: 2012-04-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:03:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE WORTH LAGOON
NearestCityTown: PALM BEACH SHORES
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 entered docks at Sailfish Marina from north and got caught in strong tidal current flowing south.  V1 was  unable to maneuver into slip and was forced broadside into the bow of V2 and V3.  V1 was able to move to the sea wall with its bow facing north, causing chip to bow of V2 in process.  V1 backed off sea wall and collided with V2.  V1 continued to power around and caught V1 bow rail on bow sprits of V3 and V4 causing the starboard bow rail of V1 to be torn off.


BARDID: FL-2012-0162
Date: 2012-04-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:11:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN AT ST AUGUSTINE
NearestCityTown: ST. AUGUSTINE
County: SAINT JOHNS
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
RedactedNarrative:
V1 drifted out the St. Augustine inlet. V1 flooded then capsized on the north shoal. 2 persons and a dog were rescued and brought to Vilano boat ramp. V1 washed ashore on Vilano Beach the next day. Owner recovered V1 from beach. engine tilt trim locked up after operator lifted engine up to remove fishing line from propeller.  Vessel drifted offshore and was swamped by waves over the transom then capsized.


BARDID: FL-2012-0163
Date: 2012-05-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:45:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityTown: JENSEN BEACH
County: MARTIN
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF V1 STRUCK AN UNKNOWN OBJECT WHILE CRUISING IN THE ICW. THE OPERATOR ADVISED THAT THIS COLLISION CAUSED A CRACK IN THE HULL ON THE PORT SIDE. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED


BARDID: FL-2012-0164
Date: 2012-05-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: MARINA
NearestCityTown: HOLLYWOOD
County: BROWARD
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Shift
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
ED: V1 WAS ATTEMPTING TO DOCK THE VESSEL WHEN THE SHIFTE MALFUNCTIONED CAUSING THE LADDER ON THE BACK OF THE VESSEL TO STRIKE THE DOCK


BARDID: FL-2012-0166
Date: 2012-04-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: KEY HAVEN BASIN
NearestCityTown: KEY WEST
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was cruising through bridge, vessel was pushed into piling by wing and waves. off throttle-steering was the cause of the operator hitting the bridge. Both occupants were ejected, and sustained minor injuries, they refused medical treatment.; occupant had bruises on the top of his ankle, and a bruise on his left knee.; operator had a bruise on the inside of the upper thigh.


BARDID: FL-2012-0167
Date: 2012-04-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE IDA
NearestCityTown: DELRAY BEACH
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
While on the body of water known as Lake Ida, V1 was traveling eastbound toward the shoreline, at approximately 20 mph. V1 operator, let off the throttle and continued toward the shoreline, where V2 was beached, unoccupied. V1 struck V2. Both V1 and V2 had damage, which appeared to be cosmetic. The weather was partly cloudy and frequent wind gusts were present. 

Upon interviewing the V1 occupant, she indicated wind may have contributed to the difficulty controlling the vessel. During this same time frame,I personally was on vessel patrol within Southern Palm Beach County and experienced wind gusts.

I concluded that V1 operated in a careless manner, operating the vessel without the ability to properly steer it.  The wind was a secondary factor. 

After the accident, V2 owner, proceeded to test ride his vessel on Lake Ida and was unable to determine if there was any further structural or mechanical damage to his vessel. He was able to safely operate and navigate his vessel.


BARDID: FL-2012-0168
Date: 2012-04-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE OKEECHOBEE
NearestCityTown: CLEWISTON
County: HENDRY
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling West towards the S-4 pump station in the rim canal coming from Clewiston. Vessel 1 hit something under the water line causing the vessel to steer towards the left and running up on the rocks of the levee. Vessel 1 was entirely out of the water on the rocks. The operator was uninjured.


BARDID: FL-2012-0169
Date: 2012-04-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:39:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityTown: CAPE CANAVERAL
County: BREVARD
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was on plane traveling west at the entrance to Port Canaveral and struck USCG floating green channel marker 13A. No injuries to the operator or passenger and vessel towed into port. The vessel and marker sustained damage.


BARDID: FL-2012-0170
Date: 2012-05-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:45:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHARLOTTE HARBOR
NearestCityTown: ST. JAMES CITY
County: LEE
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS IN THE BOCA GRANDE PASS APPROXIMATELY ¼ MILE EAST OF THE BOCA GRANDE LIGHT HOUSE FACING THE EAST.
THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 TURNED THE VESSEL TO THE PORT SIDE TO ATTEMPT TO GET OUT OF THE WAY OF AN ANGLER WITH A FISH ON HIS LINE.
AFTER THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 TURNED HIS VESSEL, WHICH IS NOW FACING THE WEST, TWO LARGE WAVES CAME OVER THE REAR OF THE VESSEL CAUSING IT TO SINK AND CAPSIZE. 
BOTH THE OPERATOR AND THE OCCUPANT OF VESSEL 1 SWAM TO SHORE WITHOUT INCIDENT, AND THEIR VESSEL WAS TOWED OUT OF THE WATER TO ELDREDS MARINA IN PLACIDA.


BARDID: FL-2012-0171
Date: 2012-04-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:03:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: INDIAN RIVER LAGOON
NearestCityTown: TITUSVILLE
County: BREVARD
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Sudden medical condition
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
The victim experienced a cardiac event while kayaking in the Indian River.  He called 911 from his cell phone, and stated he was having trouble breathing.  He also stated he was too far from shore, and could not make it to land.  The victim was in approximately 2'-3'  of water.  It is not known how or why he exited the kayak.  While on the phone with 911 the victim collapsed and fell forward into the water, face down.  The victim was wearing a type III PFD.  The victim remained face down in the water until rescuers arrived on scene, and took him to shore.  CPR was preformed during transport to the hospital, but the victim was pronounced dead by Dr. at the Parrish Medical Center in Titusville at 2118 hours.  The victim's wife was at the hospital, and was notified of her husband's death by Dr..  Preliminary autopsy results showed the cause of death as accidental, and the manner of death as drowning.


BARDID: FL-2012-0172
Date: 2012-04-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 03:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: KEY WEST HARBOR
NearestCityTown: KEY WEST
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 anchor dragged resulting in a collision with V2. While drifting close to V2, V1 started its engines and engaged its propellers.  The anchor line of V2 wrapped around the propellors of V1. V1 now connected to V2, broke free from its anchor and collided with V3 which had V4 secured behind it. V3 broke free from its anchor, then V3 collided with V5. V5 had V6 secured to its port stern side.  V5's anchor held all vessel in place until they could be freed from each other. V4 had hull damage and sank.


BARDID: FL-2012-0174
Date: 2012-05-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:08:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HATCHINEHA
NearestCityTown: KISSIMMEE
County: OSCEOLA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentEvent1: Collision with commercial vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
OtherAccidentEvent: Person struck by propeller
RedactedNarrative:
On the above date, time, and location, operator of vessel one (V1) (tour airboat) was traveling southwest along the southern shore/trail (no passengers on board)  and vessel two (V2) was traveling northeast on the southern shore/trail when they encountered a head-on situation.  The operator of V2 turned to his starboard side and the operator of V1 turned to his port side and collided with V2. The impact of the collision caused both the operator and passenger of V2 to be ejected. The operator of V2 was ejected into the water, while the passenger of V2 was ejected onto the back seat (port side) of V1.  The operator of V1 was not ejected and remained in the operator seat throughout the collision.    

The operator of V1 sustained lacerations/puncture wounds (beyond first aid) to his right ankle and right shoulder (see attached pictures).  The operator of V1 refused first responder aid and EMS.  

The operator of V2 appeared to have sustained broken bones above his left hand.  The bones punctured through the skin and were bleeding profusely (beyond first aid).  The operator of V2 refused first responder aid and EMS.  

The passenger of V2 complained of back injury.  The passenger of V2 refused first responder aid and EMS.  

Operator1 later received six stitches to his right shoulder.; Operator2 refused treatment from first responder aid and EMS.  Operator2 s appeared to have broken bones protruding through the skin (compound fracture) just above his left hand.  Operator2 was bleeding profusely from the wound.  Operator2 also complained of shoulder pain.  Operator2 later underwent surgery due to the extent of the compound fracture and was admitted into the hospital. ; V2 occupant refused first responder aid and EMS.  V2 occupant complained of back pain.


BARDID: FL-2012-0175
Date: 2012-04-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityTown: DUNEDIN
County: PINELLAS
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
RedactedNarrative:
FL 7480 GV found capsized approximately 5 miles west of Honeymoon Island.  No one on board.  Vessel operator was only occupant and rescued by good Samaritan.  Vessel capsized due to auxiliary equipment failure. ;  live well drain plug came loose, bilge pump was inoperable, vessel flooded then capsized.


BARDID: FL-2012-0176
Date: 2012-03-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityTown: MARATHON
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS RETURNING FROM 7 MILE BRIDGE RUBBLE PILE OCEANSIDE OF MOSER CHANNEL.  VESSEL 1 WAS TAKING ON WATER THROUGH THE DRIPLESS SHAFT SEAL WHILE THE OCCUPANTS OF THE VESSEL WERE DIVING IN THE WATER.  WHEN THEY RETURNED TO THE VESSEL AND FOUND THT IT WAS TAKING ON WATER, THE CAPTAIN AND OWNER DECIDED TO HEAD TO SHALLOWER WATERS.  THE VESSEL ALSO TOOK A WAVE OVER THE TRANSOM DUE TO WIND AND WAVES,  AND 3 BILGE PUMPS WERE NOT ABLE TO KEEP UP WITH THE WATER LOAD.  VESSEL 1 SUNK.


BARDID: FL-2012-0177
Date: 2012-04-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:10:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE CECILE
NearestCityTown: KISSIMMEE
County: OSCEOLA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
v1 was coming back to the dock when he accidentaly lost control of the vessel and collided with the dock. No injuries were reported.


BARDID: FL-2012-0178
Date: 2012-04-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:36:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityTown: PALM BEACH SHORES
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Very Rough
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS TRAVELING SOUTHBOUND IN THE ATLANTIC OCEAN APPROX ON HALF MILE OFFSHORE. V1 WAS OPERATING A SAILBOAT AND BOTH SAILS HAD BEEN DAMAGED EARLIER IN THE VERY STRONG WINDS AND ROUGH SEA CONDITIONS. THE OPERATOR HAD INTENTIONS OF NAVIGATING INTO AND THROUGH THE LAKE WORTH INLET. WHILE APPROACHING THE INLET V1 EXPERIENCED ENGINE FAILURE AND BEGAN TO DRIFT. V1 DRIFTED WEST THROUGH THE LARGE SURF AND ONTO THE BEACH. V1 EVENTUALY CAME TO REST ON ITS PORT SIDE AND FACING NORTH. THE OPERATOR GOT OFF THE VESSEL WITH NO INJURIES.


BARDID: FL-2012-0179
Date: 2012-04-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:11:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE LAWNE
NearestCityTown: ORLANDO
County: ORANGE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF V1 WAS FISHING FROM A SMALL JON BOAT WHEN HE FELL OUT AND DROWNED. THE VESSEL WAS ANCHORED AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT. THE VESSEL WAS FOUND UPRIGHT AND PARTIALLY FILLED WITH WATER.

AMENDED: SWITCHED THE TYPE OF VESSEL. CAUSE OF THE FALL OVERBOARD IS STILL UNCLEAR. THE VICTIM WAS SAID TO SUFFER FROM SEIZURE LIKE SYMPTOMS WHICH MAY OF HAD SOMETHING TO DO WITH IT BUT THE ACTUAL CASUE WAS NOT DETERMINED.; 


BARDID: FL-2012-0180
Date: 2012-04-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:55:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityTown: TAMPA
County: HILLSBOROUGH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS TRAVELING NORTH NEAR BEN DAVIS BEACH WHEN HE OBSERVED V2 TURN IN FRONT OF HIM. OPERATOR OF V1 TURNED LEFT IN AN EFFORT TO AVOID IMPACT BUT EVENTUALLY ENDED UP STRIKING V2. OPERATOR 1 WAS NOT INJURED. OPERATOR OF V2 SUSTAINED SERIOUS INJURIES: BROKEN RIBS AND A COLLAPSED LUNG


BARDID: FL-2012-0181
Date: 2012-04-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ST. JOHNS RIVER
NearestCityTown: ATLANTIC BEACH
County: DUVAL
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
V-1 WAS INBOUND ON ST. JOHNS RIVER, DUE TO WINDS AND INCOMING FLOOD TIDE VESSEL CAPTAIN WAS HAVING DIFFECULTY MAINTAINING PROPER STEERAGEWAY FOR HIS VESSEL. HE ORDERED AN INCREASE IN SPEED TO COMPENSATE FOR THE POOR STEERAGE, WHICH CAUSED A LARGE STERN WAVE. THIS WAVE ENTERED MARINA AREA AND CAUSED DAMAGE TO V-2; V-3; V-4; V-5; V-6.


BARDID: FL-2012-0182
Date: 2012-05-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:15:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHOCTAWHATCHEE BAY
NearestCityTown: FT. WALTON BEACH
County: OKALOOSA
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 AND V2 ON PLANE EASTBOUND. V1 TURNS NORTH TO REVERSE COURSE. V2 TURNS SOUTH TO REVERSE COURSE. V2 AT GREATER SPEED AND ADVANCE. V1 OPERATOR SEES V2 APPROACH AND ATTEMPTS EVASIVE MANUEVER. V2 OPERATOR T-BONES V1 ON STBD AMIDSHIP BELOW WATERLINE. V2 OPERATOR REQUIRED 150 STITCHES AT HOSPITAL.; V2RECEIVED 150 STITCHES TO CLOSE TWO LACERATIONS TO CHIN AND LOWER LIP BLACK PAINT REMOVED FROM LACERATION AREA(S)


BARDID: FL-2012-0183
Date: 2012-05-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: TROUT CREEK
NearestCityTown: UNINCORPORATED
County: SAINT JOHNS
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: People on Gunwale, Bow, or Transom
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
Subject was bow fishing and fell over the rail, into the water, cutting her left bicep.; She received six stitches and released to go home.


BARDID: FL-2012-0184
Date: 2012-04-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:20:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: FT. PIERCE INLET ICWW
NearestCityTown: FORT PIERCE
County: SAINT LUCIE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: bridge operator error
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
Operator left a common anchoring area to the SW of the N. Causeway Dr. Bridge, and at approximately 1400hrs requested a bridge opening so that he could sail north. Operator made his way to the channel and oriented north to wait for the bridge to open. There was a second sailboat that was anchored close to the N. Causeway bridge that had not requested a bridge opening, and once the bridge opened the second sailboat proceeded under the N. Causeway Dr. bridge. Upon clearing the bridge the second sailboat gave the all clear. Operator was also cruising north and began to hail the bridge to stay open, but due to weak communications with the bridge tender the bridge continued to close and struck the Primrose Lane on the mast.


BARDID: FL-2012-0185
Date: 2012-04-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY
NearestCityTown: JUPITER
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of V-1 was traveling northbound in the ICW, on plane, when he saw channel marker 21 at the last second. He tried to avoid it by turning his vessel to the right but swiped the marker on the port side of the vessel anyway. Operator advised that he then put the vessel in reverse to avoid collision with a dock but due to forward momentum the vessel kept traveling and crashed into a dock and the shoreline of mangroves. The t-top caught the dock and stopped the vessel.  One person who was sitting on the bow was injured.; Victim received 10 staples on the back of her head (right-side). It is believed she hit her head on a mangrove branch upon impact with dock and shoreline.


BARDID: FL-2012-0186
Date: 2012-03-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: CANAL FROM LETTUCE LAKE TO PEA
NearestCityTown: ARCADIA
County: DESOTO
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 3/31/2012 at approximately 1730 operator was heading S.E. in canal leaving from Lettuce lake boat ramp to the Peace River. Her son was behind her with his friend behind him. As they went around a corner they were thrown from the PWC. son forehead hit the back of his mothers head causing a laceration to his forehead that required stitches. NOTE: Even though this accident happened on 3/31/2012 it was not reported until 4/16/2012


BARDID: FL-2012-0187
Date: 2012-05-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:50:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: INDIAN RIVER LAGOON
NearestCityTown: VERO BEACH SOUTH
County: INDIAN RIVER
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V-1 was underway at a planing speed with three POB's when it crossed a wake at an unsafe speed. The downward force created after crossing the wake caused V-1 operator's head to forcefully strike the steering area. V-1 operator lost control and V-1 turned sharply to port. The force of the turn caused the operator and occupants to be ejected off the right side of V-1 into the water. V-1 operator was located unconscious and face down in the water with a laceration to the left side of her face near the temple. The victim was transported to shore and flown by St. Lucie Air to Lawnwood Regional Hospital in Ft. Pierce. The victim is in critical condition with a double skull fracture to the left temporal area. In addition, she has water in both lungs and has aspirated. All evidence indicates the operator and occupants were wearing PFD's at the time of the accident.     

While operating V-1, Victim sustained a double skull fracture and laceration to the left temporal area after crossing a wake and striking the steering area with her head. Her left eye is bruised and swollen. She and all occupants were ejected from the vessel when it made a sharp turn to port. Victim was located unconscious and face down in the water. As a result, she has water in both lungs and has aspirated. She is listed in critical condition and is being treated at Lawnwood Regional Medical Center in Ft. Pierce.


BARDID: FL-2012-0189
Date: 2012-05-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: CLEARWATER HARBOR
NearestCityTown: CLEARWATER
County: PINELLAS
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V2 was traveling closely behind V1. V1 turned to port and slowed down. V2 was unable to stop before striking V1 and V1 operatorlained of knee pain after the accident, and was transported by EMS. He was released from the emergency department later that day.


BARDID: FL-2012-0190
Date: 2012-03-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE OCKLAWAHA (RODMAN)
NearestCityTown: UNINCORPORATED
County: PUTNAM
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
RedactedNarrative:
On 03/27/2012, two adult males departed the Orange springs Boat Ramp in an air boat (V-1).  After exiting the ramp area and entering the open waters of Lake Ocklawaha, V-1 overturned for an undetermined reason.  Both the operator and occupant were ejected into the water and came to the surface.  The occupant was wearing a personal floatation device (PFD) and supported the operator who was not wearing a PFD.  Approximately two hours later, the victims were seen by a local boater in a canoe, who went to assist them.  He towed the two into shallow water nearby.  The operator was unresponsive.  Marion County Sheriffs Deputies and EMS arrived and enlisted the help of another boater, who took them out to the canoe, recovered the victims and brought them to shore.  The operator was pronounced dead at the scene. The preliminary cause of death is acute cor pulmonale, acute respiratory distress syndrome caused by near drowning in conjunction with pre-existing conditions.  This is a preliminary cause only, subject to change upon completion of the Medical Examiners official report.


BARDID: FL-2012-0191
Date: 2012-04-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: WITHLACOOCHEE RIVER
NearestCityTown: UNINCORPORATED
County: SUMTER
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On Sunday 4/29/12 operator was operating an airboat on the Withlacoochee River. She was attempting to drive the airboat on land and park it. She hit a shallow spot in the river causing the airboat to gain speed and slide in the shallow water. operator let of the gas and attempted to turn the rudder but without and power the airboat wouldn't turn. Vessel 1 struck a group of Cypress trees along the shore causing operator to be ejected. Upon impact she suffered 5 broken ribs and fractured scapula. They did not call or notify emergency personnel. Her boyfriend transported her to the hospital in Inverness where she was treated and later transferred to Shand's Hospital. Medical records indicated that her BAC at the hospital was .076. Charges are pending reference failure to report an accident and for reckless operation. She was not wearing a life jacket.

Additional/Supporting documents available at the NE Region (Ocala) office.

The victim is a 43 year old female in good physical condition. She was operating an airboat when she ran it into the trees. She was ejected from the vessel and suffered a broken scapula and 5 broken ribs on her right side. She also had multiple contusions and bruising on her left side. She was taken to Inverness Hospital by her friends. She was later transported to Shand's Hospital where she was treated and released a few days later.


BARDID: FL-2012-0192
Date: 2012-05-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:15:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE OKEECHOBEE / RIM CANAL
NearestCityTown: CLEWISTON
County: HENDRY
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 collided with rocks on levy ejecting the operator and occupant. Occupant was thrown onto rocks and suffered a contusion to the right hip region and some bruising to hi right rib cage. There were also some minor scrapes and bruises. ; occupant was treated at Hendry Regional Hospital for open wounds to his right hip and right elbow. Also occupant  had swelling on his right hip and a contusion in the same area. operator’s attention was focused down in his vessel trying to locate escaped crickets.  Didn’t look up until just prior to impact after the occupant yelled to get his attention.


BARDID: FL-2012-0193
Date: 2012-05-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:21:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityTown: MARATHON
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 BEGAN TAKING ON WATER THROUGH A CRACK IN THE HULL.  VESSEL 1'S BILGE PUMPS COULD NOT KEEP UP WITH THE FLOW OF WATER.  VESSEL 1 CAPSIZED.


BARDID: FL-2012-0194
Date: 2012-05-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityTown: TARPON SPRINGS
County: PINELLAS
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was traveling west out of the Anclote River when V1 crossed wake of a larger passing vessel and a passenger was ejected from the vessel. ; victim was diagnosed with 2 wrist fracture, 3 broken ribs, and a dislocated shoulder.


BARDID: FL-2012-0195
Date: 2012-05-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityTown: TREASURE ISLAND
County: PINELLAS
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 5/17/12 at approximately 1200 hours, operator was traveling north west on personal watercraft (PWC) from the resume normal sign just west of Johns Pass.  He ramped over a wave causing him to be thrown forward and ejected off the starboard side of the PWC.  As he was ejected, operator hit his right forehead on the starboard side of the PWC.  He suffered from saltwater aspiration and right forehead contusion


BARDID: FL-2012-0196
Date: 2012-05-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: BOCA CIEGA BAY
NearestCityTown: ST. PETERSBURG BEACH
County: PINELLAS
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was traveling east from pass-a-grill when V1 crossed the wake of a larger passing vessel. While crossing the wake, the victim fell in the vessel causing a spinal injury to her 3rd lumbar vertebrae. 


BARDID: FL-2012-0197
Date: 2012-04-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:45:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: BLACK CREEK
NearestCityTown: MIDDLEBURG
County: CLAY
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
V-1 STRUCK THE PORT SIDE OF V-2 WITH THE PORT SIDE OF V-1 CAUSING DAMAGE TO BOTH VESSELS.  AFTER INITIAL IMPACT, V-1 CONTINUED TO TRAVEL AND COLLIDED INTO THE NORTH BANK OF BLACK CREEK CAUSING FURTHER DAMAGE TO V-1. ;  V1 and V2 were on collision course, v2 changed direction however v1 did not, v1 struck v2 then proceeded on into the bank.  Operator of v1 had a good sam pull his vessel and tow away from scene without checking on v2 or reporting accident


BARDID: FL-2012-0198
Date: 2012-03-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:45:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: INDIAN RIVER
NearestCityTown: INDIAN RIVER SHORES
County: INDIAN RIVER
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 TRAVELING SOUTH BOUND STRUCK CHANNEL MARKER 104.  ALL THREE OCCUPANTS WERE EJECTED. V1 SUSTAINED DAMAGE.  TWO OCCUPANTS WERE UNINJURED, ONE OCCUPANT WAS TREATED AND RELEASED FROM HOSPITAL FOR CONTUSIONS TO THE LEFT SIDE OF BODY.; FEMALE SUSTAINED MULTIPLE CONTUSIONS TO LEFT SIDE OF BODY TO INCLUDE ARM AND UPPER TORSO.  THERE WERE NO HEAD INJURIES, NO BREAKS OR FRACTURES.  SUBJECT WAS TREATED AND RELEASED FROM HOSPITAL.


BARDID: FL-2012-0199
Date: 2012-05-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:10:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: FACTORY BAY
NearestCityTown: MARCO ISLAND
County: COLLIER
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was traveling southwest from Marco River into Factory Bay at dusk. When the operator of V1 went into the cabin to turn on the navigation lights V1 turned hard to the port side and collided with the dock.


BARDID: FL-2012-0200
Date: 2012-03-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:15:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityTown: BELLEAIR
County: PINELLAS
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel one (V1) with operator and occupant impacted with a regulatory speed sign marker, in the ICW just north of the Belleair Causeway. The impact caused both occupants to be ejected off V1. The operator recovered the unconscious victim onto V1 and transported to the residence, where resuscitation efforts were performed. The victim was pronounced deceased by EMS personnel. The operator sustained minor injuries and did not receive treatment. Both individuals were wearing personal floatation devices.

This completed investigation report will be turned over to the Pinellas County State Attorney's Office for review and charges pending. ; deceased victim: District 6 Medical Examiner's Office case number 5120405.  Autopsy Findings: -Laceration/incised wound of head, palpable facial bone fractures, skull fractures, cerebral contusions and lacerations, subdural/subgaleal/subarachnoid hemorrhage, fractures of C6/ribs/right clavicle, right pulmonary contusions, dislocation right humerus, and scattered cutaneous abrasions/contusions.  CAUSE OF DEATH: Blunt head trauma MANNER OF DEATH: Accident  Toxicology Report: Ethanol 0.245 g/dL. No drugs identified.; operator :Minor injuries to left knee and swollen left wrist/hand. No treatment on scene, did not self-admit to local hospital.


BARDID: FL-2012-0201
Date: 2012-05-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHARLOTTE HARBOR
NearestCityTown: CAPE CORAL
County: LEE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: People on Gunwale, Bow, or Transom
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
ON 5-22-12 at approximately 12:30 pm, I FWC OFC. was on marine patrol in Boca Grande pass when I was told by Boca Grande EMS of a man that fell in a boat in the area.  I made contact with that vessel on my VHF and found the vessel.  Occupant was holding his side and was later determined to have broken ribs.  He was taken to Englewood Hospital along with his brother to escort him.  I took the operator to a safe dock nearby for questioning on the incident.  He stated that they were engaged in fishing with a large fish on the line that swam abaft and under the boat while occupant was holding the pole.  He stated the line got caught up in the prop and when it broke, occupant fell back onto the gunnel and thus causing his injury.  They notified 911 thereafter, and this is when I found out and responded.  FWC. OFC went to the hospital to question and get statements from both the two occupant.  Their stories on the cause of the accident all matched and no further action was required.  ; occupant :Subject was fishing when his line broke causing him to lose balance and fall thus striking his rib cage into the edge of the gunnel.  This impact is what caused the injury.


BARDID: FL-2012-0202
Date: 2012-05-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:40:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ST LUCIE CANAL
NearestCityTown: INDIANTOWN
County: MARTIN
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
On 5-5-12, I responded to a boating accident near Indiantown, FL. A barge, US Coast Guard documentation  number 1229258 was heading west in the St. Lucie Canal. The vessel was a self powered barge with another barge attached to the front of it and one more being hip towed on the front port side. 

The barge entered the fender system of the CSX Transportation Bridge at about 1630. As it passed through, The front of the barge hit the fender system and splintered one of the pilings on the fender system pushing it west. The vessel got hung up and reversed pulling part of the fender system back with it. This shifted the whalers that sit on top of the pilings back to the east. Two of the whalers were completely pushed off the piling and the catwalk was shifted back as well. 

At about 1700 the vessel cleared the fender system and continued heading west. The operator of the vessel gave the bridge tender his information, some of which was wrong, and never notified law enforcement.

I tried to contact the barge by the cell number given and it was an incorrect number. I had the US Coast Guard try to hail the barge on the VHS and they received no response. At about 2100, I located the barge near Port Mayaca.

Myself and the US Coast Guard boarded the vessel and determination was made that the vessel was not commercial and because of this the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission would work the boating accident.


BARDID: FL-2012-0203
Date: 2012-05-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityTown: NEW SMYRNA BEACH
County: VOLUSIA
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V-1 was traveling south in the Atlantic Ocean just east of breaking waves. V-1 jumped wave, Operator struck head on dash and received major cuts to his forehead.  


BARDID: FL-2012-0204
Date: 2012-04-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityTown: POMPANO BEACH
County: BROWARD
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS HEADING SOUTH BOUND ON AUTO-PILOT IN THE OCEAN. V2 WAS DRIFTING OFFSHORE WHEN THE OCCUPANTS SAW THAT V1 WAS NOT CHANGING COURSE JUMPED OVERBOARD RIGHT BEFORE V1 STRUCK V2. V1 RAMPED OVER V2. V1 CIRCLED AROUND AND RECOVER PASSENGERs THAT WERE UNNJURED IN THE INCIDENT.


BARDID: FL-2012-0205
Date: 2012-05-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:35:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: WITHLACOOCHEE RIVER
NearestCityTown: FLORAL CITY
County: CITRUS
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by propeller
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel one was parked on the dry riverbed at the Rutland flats off the Withlacoochee River and the engine was not running. The operator, thinking that the victim was getting into the vessel, started to crank the motor. The victim, however, had walked to the rear of the vessel and was reaching over the transom into the back of the airboat from between the rudders to retrieve something she saw in the bottom of the vessel. The victim was struck in the head by the three blade propeller causing an open skull fracture and near amputation of the right ear. She also suffered massive intercranial bleeding and multiple facial fractures. The victim was airlifted to Tampa General Hospital and admitted for surgery.  ; 


BARDID: FL-2012-0206
Date: 2012-04-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityTown: APALACHICOLA
County: FRANKLIN
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Ignition of Spilled Fuel or Vapor
MachineryFailure: Fuel
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
On May 6 2012 I (FWC) officer was dispatched to residence in Eastpoint Florida to talk to operator about a boating accident that he was involved in on April 30 2012 where he was burned. operator said that he and four other men were offshore fishing when he smelled gas fumes in the boat. operator advised that he then opened the door to the bilge pump to see if could see any gas in the water in the bottom of the boat. operator then stuck his right hand and arm down into the bilge to see if the water in bottom of the boat was gas. When he did he bumped a bilge pump wire causing an electrical spark igniting the the gas fumes in the bilge blowing him back out of the bilge and burning him on his face right hand and arm and back. operator furthermore stated that the fire was extinguished quickly causing no other damage to the boat. He was then transported to Weems Hospital in Apalachicola Florida and treated for 1st and 2nd degree burns on his face right hand and arm and back. ; 


BARDID: FL-2012-0208
Date: 2012-05-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:55:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: LITTLE SARASOTA BAY
NearestCityTown: OSPREY
County: SARASOTA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel traveling northbound in ICW.  While doing so, vessel encountered a wake from an unknown vessel traveling southbound.  Due to impact with wake, occupant injured as a result of a fall in vessel.;  Extent, medically, of injuries unknown at time of this report.  Occupant transported to Venice Regional Medical Center by Sarasota County Fire Rescue.


BARDID: FL-2012-0209
Date: 2012-04-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityTown: HOBE SOUND
County: MARTIN
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
On 4-22-12 at approximately 1800 hrs, V1 was traveling Northbound in the ICW.  V2 captain was in process of lowering lift down to launch vessel. Captain of V2 claimed the wake from Northbound V1 caused V2 to rock on lift, causing minimal scratches to vessel and damage to lift.  Lift is insured under Ace Private Risk Insurance.


BARDID: FL-2012-0210
Date: 2012-05-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityTown: LIGHTHOUSE POINT
County: BROWARD
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unseen water hazard
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
RedactedNarrative:
I.   WHAT: Boating Accident
II.  WHEN: Friday May 25, 2012 @ 2230
III.  WHERE: Broward County, Hillsboro Beach 
V.   Vessel Info - FL0126LF - 2000 32ft Proline Express - 

VI.  On the above date and time Operator was heading northbound on the ICW with his wife and two daughters.  He was leaving an idle speed zone and entering a zone where he could put his vessel on plane. Operator stated that he sped up to get the boat on plane.  He said after about 200 yards he made contact with some submerged rocks.  The boat began taking on water because the hull sustained damage. Operator called for Sea Tow and had his family put on life jackets.

Sea Tow arrived on scene and put pumps on the vessel.  They kept the pumps on the vessel to keep the water out while they towed the boat to Giannone Marine.  The boat was pulled out of the water at Giannone Marine.  There was damage to the hull from midship forward.  The engines sustained damage as well.  I took several photos of the vessel and engines. I got some vessel information from Operator for the report.  After I got the information from Operator they called a cab to take them home.


BARDID: FL-2012-0211
Date: 2012-05-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: JOE'S BAYOU
NearestCityTown: DESTIN
County: OKALOOSA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling at a high rate of speed in an easterly direction.  Vessel 1 made a series of large left hand turns at high speed.  While coming out of a turn the operator of Vessel 1 noticed he was heading toward Vessel 2.  Unable to alter the course of Vessel 1 he jumped off to avoid the collision.  Vessel 1 then struck Vessel 2 at her stern, between the outboard motors.


BARDID: FL-2012-0212
Date: 2012-05-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:03:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: DEEP CREEK/PEACE RIVER
NearestCityTown: PUNTA GORDA
County: CHARLOTTE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 2 WAS TRAVELLING SOUTH IN DEEP CREEK. VESSEL COLLIDED WITH  A BOAT LIFT PILING, FORCING THE PILING TO BREAK FREE OF THE WATER BOTTOM. VESSEL 2 CONTINUED TO ADVANCE, SUBSEQUENTLY DETACHING THE PILING FROM THE LIFT MECHANISM AND DRIVE THE PILING INTO THE PORT BOW OF VESSEL 1, WHILE VESSEL 1 WAS SITTING IN THE BOAT LIFT. VESSEL 2 LEFT THE SCENE, FAILING TO REPORT THE ACCIDENT. SUSPECT VESSEL OR OPERATOR WAS NOT LOCATED.


BARDID: FL-2012-0213
Date: 2012-05-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:43:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC/BISCAYNE BAY
NearestCityTown: HOMESTEAD
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 5/14/12 I was dispatched to a boating accident involving two vessels.
V1 a 40' intrepid heading southbound on the ICW just south of the feather bed bank and V2 a 24' sailboat under sail heading northbound.
In a head on situation V1 attempts to avoid collision by turning to starboard and strikes V2 on the bow with the port side as V1 is heeling to starboard.


BARDID: FL-2012-0214
Date: 2012-05-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: BISCAYNE BAY
NearestCityTown: MIAMI
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
On 05-24-12 at 0930 hrs., I responded to Jackson Memorial Hospital , reference a delayed vessel accident that occurred on 05-23-12, at approximately 1830 hrs., in the I.C.W., Biscayne Bay, south of the Julia Tuttle Causeway. A jet ski was towing his son, victim, on a kite board thirty feet in the air.,The kite broke loose from the rope,sending the victim falling into the water, breaking both his ankles. ; Injured victim, sustained two compound fractures of both his ankles when he impacted the water on his kite board. Operator did not have an observer or wide angle mirror to assess towed persons progress, excessive speed lifted the kite boarder too high, attaching hardware broke loose.


BARDID: FL-2012-0215
Date: 2012-05-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: RIVER SIDE MARINA
NearestCityTown: FORT PIERCE
County: SAINT LUCIE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 5-1-12 at about 0730, Vessel 1, Thunderforce, a 77' commercial vessel, was pulling into Riverside Marina to dock. The wind was blowing out of the southeast according to others at the Marina. As Thunderforce came into the narrow marina channel it struck vessel 2, a 70' catamaran hull house boat, that was tied to the dock on the south of the channel. Vessel 2 had no motors and was doing repairs. Thunderforce left a black mark along the white hull of the 70' vessel as well as some other wood damage on the starboard rear.

The first point of contact on the Thunderforce was about halfway down the vessel on the port side. There was white paint transfer in this area. The Thunderforce then continued to push forward leaving transfer down the side until the rear of the Thunderforce, which is wider and has a small lip, hit the rear of the 70' catamaran. This pushed the catamaran forward breaking the place where the stern lines where tied. The Catamaran left wood and fiberglass transfer on the lip at the rear of the Thunderforce.    

The impact broke the lines that were holding Vessel 2 to the dock and it drifted north and west into Vessel 3, a 54' sailing vessel, that was tied to the north dock just a little west of vessel 2. Vessel 3 was protected by a dingy it had hanging from the back of the vessel. The dingy had one of the side deflate and no other damage to the vessel. ;When Vessel 1 struck vessel 2, the occupant on board vessel 2 fell into the stairs. The person had bruises on his left elbow, and left knee. The subject also had pain in his lower right back. Right after the accident the subject was seen moving all around the vessel. It was later in the evening around 1654 when he went to the hospital to be checked out. The hospital report states the occupant had Cervical Para-spinal Muscular Strain, Lumbar Disc Disease, and Contusions.


BARDID: FL-2012-0216
Date: 2012-05-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: INDIAN RIVER LAGOON
NearestCityTown: PORT ST JOHN
County: BREVARD
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
SUDDEN STORM BLEW V1 UNDER LOW PORTION OF BRIDGE, DAMAGING BIMINI TOPS. STRONG WINDS AND ROUGH WATER ALSO DAMAGED BOAT ON EDGE OF DOCK.


BARDID: FL-2012-0217
Date: 2012-05-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityTown: DESTIN
County: OKALOOSA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper anchoring
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
WHILE ANCHORED, V2 CAME INTO CONTACT WITH V1 ON THE PORT SIDE. AS A RESULT OF THE INCIDENT V1 RECEIVED DAMAGE TO A WATER OUTLET PORT, CAUSING WATER INTRUSION. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED.


BARDID: FL-2012-0218
Date: 2012-05-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityTown: RIVIERA BEACH
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS LEAVING THE END DOCK AT THE SAILFISH MARINA AND WAS TALKING TO FRIENDS STILL ON THE DOCK. V2 WAS NORTHBOUND IN THE ICW CHANNEL IN FRONT OF SAILFISH MARINA. V1 MADE A SHARP TURN TO STARBOARD STRIKING V2 IN THE STARBOARD SIDE MID SECTION OF THE VESSEL. V1 THEN FLED THE SCENE AND V2 OCCUPANTS WERE UNABLE TO OBTAIN ANY INFO ON V1


BARDID: FL-2012-0219
Date: 2012-04-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:23:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE KILLARNEY
NearestCityTown: WINTER PARK
County: ORANGE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Person Struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS A STAND UP STYLE PERSONAL WATERCRAFT OPERATING NEAR THE MIDDLE OF THE WATERWAY. SWIMMER 1 ENTERED THE WATER AND BEGAN TO SWIM TO THE NORTH. V1 BEGAN TO TRAVEL TOWARDS THE SWIMMER AND DID NOT SEE THE SWIMMER IN THE WATER. V1 THEN MADE CONTACT AND STRUCK THE SWIMMER. SWIMMER RECEIVED 3 LARGE LACERATIONS.; :3 INCH LACERATION TO TOP OF HEAD, 2 INCH LACERATION TO PINKY FINGER, 7 INCH LACERATION TO  RIGHT HAND


BARDID: FL-2012-0220
Date: 2012-04-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE IDA
NearestCityTown: DELRAY BEACH
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V2 WAS AT REST FACING NE AT THE SANDY LAKE SHORELINE. subject WAS SITTING ON V2. V1 WAS ON PLANE APPROACHING THE SHORELINE. V1 WAS UNABLE TO STOP BEFORE IT STRUCK V2 CAUSING V1 TO DEFLECT BACK INTO THE OPERATOR OF V1. THE OPERATOR WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE ER FOR TRAUMATIC CHEST PAIN. THE PERSON SITTING ON V2 FLED V2 JUST PRIOR TO IMPACT AND WAS NOT INJURED.


BARDID: FL-2012-0221
Date: 2012-04-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ROOSEVELT CHANNEL
NearestCityTown: CAPTIVA
County: LEE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Ignition of Spilled Fuel or Vapor
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
OWNER/OPERATOR OF V1 WAS ATTEMPTING TO MAKE REPAIRS TO AN AUXILIARY YAMAHA 4000 WATT GENERATOR. DURING COURSE OF REPAIRS OWNER HAD REMOVED BACKFIRE FLAME CONTROL AND HAD CLEANED OUT CARBURETOR ACCIDENTALLY SPILLING FUEL ON DECK. WHEN OPERATOR ATTEMPTED TO START GENERATOR THE GENERATOR BACKFIRED CAUSING A SPARK TO LAND AND IGNITE FUEL ON DECK. THE FIRE QUICKLY ENGULFED THE GENERATOR AND BEGAN TO SPREAD ON V1. AS V1 CAUGHT FIRE THE OWNER CUT THE VESSEL LOOSE AWAY FROM THE OTHER VESSELS. V1 WAS THEN ANCHORED BUT SWUNG AROUND THE ANCHOR LINE MAKING CONTACT WITH V2 AND CATCHING IT ON FIRE AS WELL. V1 AND V2 WERE COMPLETELY BURNED DOWN TO THE WATER LINE.


BARDID: FL-2012-0222
Date: 2012-05-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: MATANZAS PASS
NearestCityTown: FT MYERS BEACH
County: LEE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS ATTEMPTING TO MOOR INSIDE OF TWO FINGER DOCKS. V2 WAS MOORED AND UNOCCUPIED. AS V1 ATTEMPTED TO APPROACH THE DOCK THE OPERATOR MISJUDGED THE CURRENT AND WHEN V1 ATTEMPTED TO TURN AROUND IN THE CONFINED SPACE, V1 PORT QUARTER RUBBED AGAINST V2 STARBOARD SIDE. A PROTRUDING SCREW HEAD OF V1'S RUB RAIL GOUGED THE GEL COAT APPROXIMATELY THREE INCHES ALONG V2'S STARBOARD HULL. NO INJURIES REPORTED


BARDID: FL-2012-0223
Date: 2012-05-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE WORTH LAGOON
NearestCityTown: PALM BEACH SHORES
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS COMING INTO THE MARINA AT THE SAME TIME V2 WAS COMING OUT OF THE MARINA. V1 WAS PUSHED INTO V2 BY THE CURRENTS. THE BIMINI TOP OF V1 MADE CONTACT WITH THE BOW OF V2. OPERATOR OF V1 LEFT THE SCENE AND OFFICERS LATER CAUGHT UP TO HIM AT THE BOAT RAMPS AND ISSUED A CITATION. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED.


BARDID: FL-2012-0224
Date: 2012-05-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:57:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: MOON LAKE
NearestCityTown: BAYONET POINT
County: PASCO
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
     On 5/5/2012, at approximately 1750hrs, V1 and V2 were both heading south west at approximately 40-45mph. Both PWC's were approximately 15yds apart right to rear. At that time V1 turned to the left to jump V2's wake. V2 then made a 360degree turn to the left putting V2 in the path of V1. V1 ramped on top of V2 and both operators were thrown from the PWC's. Operator2 suffered a broken right femur with protrusion.  Victim was admitted into Bayonet Point Hospital and had surgery the following day.


BARDID: FL-2012-0225
Date: 2012-05-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:08:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: RIVER
NearestCityTown: FORT MYERS
County: LEE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Shift
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was docking vessel and collided into dock pylons as he went into reverse. Vessel was stuck in reverse gear. Would not switch to neutral.


BARDID: FL-2012-0226
Date: 2012-04-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHARLOTTE HARBOR
NearestCityTown: BOCA GRANDE
County: LEE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS BEING TOWED FROM THE BEACH. AFTER ABOUT 100 YARDS V1 BEGAN TAKING ON WATER AND SANK WHILE STILL ATTACHED TO THE TOWBOAT. V1 WAS EVENTUALLY RAISED AND TAKEN TO THE MARINA. 

*AMENDED- WHILE V1 WAS BEACHED A BUNCH OF SAND AND WATER GOT INTO THE VESSEL WHICH WEIGHED IT DOWN. WHEN THEY TOWED IT THE VESSEL WAS WEIGHTED DOWN TO FAR AND BEGAN TAKING ON WATER.


BARDID: FL-2012-0227
Date: 2012-05-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:17:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: BLACK CREEK
NearestCityTown: GREEN COVE SPRINGS FL
County: CLAY
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF V1 WAS TRAVELING ON BLACK CREEK IN AN EASTERLY DIRECTION TOWARDS THE ST JOHNS RIVER. OPERATOR OF V1 FAILED TO REDUCE SPEED AND CHANGE COURSE CAUSING HER TO STRIKE AN INFLATABLE TRAMPOLINE LOCATED NEAR THE SHORELINE TETHERED TO A DOCK.; OPERATOR OF V1 STRUCK THE CONSOLE OF V1 DURING THE COLLISION


BARDID: FL-2012-0228
Date: 2012-06-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE OKEECHOBE
NearestCityTown: BELLE GLADE
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Subject was cruising in his Vessel across Lake Okeechobee from Port Myakka to Clewiston for a overnight stay on the way to Venice, FL.  While crossing on Route 1 approx. 40' West of the Channel Marker #5, Operator ran aground puncturing the hull of his vessel. No injures reported, Operator estimated $20,000 of damage to his vessel, and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission responded to remove both subjects from vessel and bring them to shore.


BARDID: FL-2012-0229
Date: 2012-05-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: INDIAN RIVER
NearestCityTown: OAK HILL
County: VOLUSIA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On May 6th and 1200 PM V-1 and his 3 occupants were traveling north in Mosquito Lagoon.  V-2 was traveling east at app. 25-30 mph  in the back channel of Mosquito Lagoon called shot gun.
V-1 was cutting between 2 islands and was planning on crossing the shot gun cut.  V-2 was in shot gun, when V-1 crossed his path he turned hard hard to port still striking V-1's port side.  No one was injured on both boats. V-1 was issued citation for violation of Navigation Rule.)(No proper lookout)


BARDID: FL-2012-0230
Date: 2012-05-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:50:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HARRIS
NearestCityTown: LEESBURG
County: LAKE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 (V1) AND VESSEL 2 (V2) WERE OPERATING ON LAKE HARRIS NEAR SINGLETARY PARK.  V1 WAS LOOKING TO THE RIGHT AT PEOPLE ON THE DOCK AND TURNED TO THE LEFT. V1 THEN COLLIDED WITH V2 CAUSING APPROXIMATELY $3000 IN DAMAGE. THE OPERATOR OF V1 SUFFERED A LACERATIOIN TO THE HEAD. HE REFUSED TREATMENT FROM EMS BUT LATER WENT TO LEESBURG REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER WHERE HE WAS TREATED AND RELEASED.  ; victim :The victim was a 21 year old white male in good physical condition.  He suffered a laceration on the left side of his head due to a collision with another vessel.  He also suffered scratches and contusions on his left knee, left side and left upper arm.  He refused EMS treatment on scene but later went to Leesburg Regional Medical Center where he was treated and released.


BARDID: FL-2012-0231
Date: 2012-05-21 00:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: BOOT KEY HARBOR
NearestCityTown: MARATHON
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
Fire started aboard the vessel and spread throughout the vessel.  The vessel sank due to the fire fighters efforts to extinguish the fire. Investigators believe it was an electrical short.  Vessel was connected to shore power and was vacant.


BARDID: FL-2012-0232
Date: 2012-05-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:55:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: BAYSIDE MM 92/STATE WATERS/MAR
NearestCityTown: TAVERNIER
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel caught on fire while moored at the marina, and burned to the water line.  
No human occupants at time of fire. a second vessel caught fire and was damaged. Electrical panel is believed to be cause.  Adjacent vessel damage due to spread of flames and heat from primary vessel


BARDID: FL-2012-0234
Date: 2012-05-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:25:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC/WHALE HARBOR CHANNEL
NearestCityTown: ISLAMORADA
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
AccidentCause2: Overloading
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
This capsizing appears to be a combination of equipment failure and having to many people (overloaded) on the vessel while at anchor. No injuries from this accident. investigation revealed live well was overflowing into bilge, overflow pipe or plug failure


BARDID: FL-2012-0235
Date: 2012-06-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: SUWANNEE RIVER
NearestCityTown: CHIEFLAND
County: LEVY
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: natural phenomena
AccidentEvent1: Other
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
OtherAccidentEvent: person struck by fish
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling north on the Suwannee river when a 60-70lb Sturgeon jumped out of the water and struck victim in her face, upper chest, and arms causing her to become unconscious.   The impact knocked her out of the vessel.  subject brought her back into the vessel and drove her to Manatee Springs State Park where 911 was called.  victim was transported to Shand's Hospital.  She suffered compound fractures on both arms between the elbow and shoulder, 3 broken ribs, liver laceration, broken clavicle, 4 teeth knocked out of mouth, lacerations to the head, and abrasions to upper chest.


BARDID: FL-2012-0236
Date: 2012-05-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 03:04:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityTown: CLEARWATER
County: PINELLAS
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 5/27/12 at approximately 0300 hrs a single vessel accident occurred. A 21' vessel with 9 people on board impacted the rock jetty on the south side of Clearwater Pass in Pinellas County. Three of the passengers sustained minor injuries. ; Victim1 :Fractured left wrist radial, contusion on left knee; Victim12 :Right thumb dislocation, scapes and contusions to elbows head and knees.; Victim3 :Brusing around neck, several scrapes.


BARDID: FL-2012-0237
Date: 2012-04-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:41:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: PENSACOLA BAY
NearestCityTown: PENSACOLA
County: ESCAMBIA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Steering
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 (V1) was towing a Personal Watercraft (PWC) in Pensacola Bay. Operator 1 (O1) made phone call stating that V1 was having motor issues and O1 could only get V1 to travel at approximately 18 mph. The steering wheel (a cable operated system) of V1 broke off causing V1 to go into a hard right turn. O1 was thrown out of V1 into the water. Injury marks sustained by O1 indicate the motor/prop/skeg of V1 made contact with the head and back of O1. O1 was not wearing a life jacket (PFD). The vessel kill switch lanyard was not attached to O1. According to data retrieved from the defibrillator of O1, O1 suffered a heart attack at approximately 1014 hours. The medical examiner's report and accident reconstruction to follow. The incident is still open at this time.; 


BARDID: FL-2012-0238
Date: 2012-05-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:43:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityTown: MARCO ISLAND
County: COLLIER
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
PWC OPERATOR (MALE) AND PASSENGER (FEMALE) MADE A SHARP TURN TO THE LEFT, THE OPERATOR TRIED HOLDING THE FEMALE ON THE JETSKI WHEN HIS RIGHT SHOULDER DISLOCATED.  THE FEMALE FELL OFF THE JETSKI.
THE OPERATOR WAS ADMITTED TO PHYSICIANS REGIONAL HOSPITAL IN NAPLES, FL AND WAS RELEASED THE SAME DAY.
NOTHING FURTHER; 


BARDID: FL-2012-0239
Date: 2012-05-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:06:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE IDA
NearestCityTown: DELRAY BEACH
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V2 WAS TRAVELING NORTHEAST OF THE LAKE IDA BOAT RAMP. V1 WAS TRAVELING NORTH BEHIND V2. V2 SLOWED DOWN AND V1 DID NOT NOTICE. V1 THEN TRIED TO TURN TO PORT TO AVOID MAKING CONTACT BUT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. V1 STARBOARD MIDSHIP STRUCK V2 ON THE PORT MIDSHIP AND V2 OPERATORS LEG. OPERATOR OF V2 WAS TRANSPORTED TO BETHESDA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL IN BOYNTON BEACH FOR A DEEP CONTUSION.


BARDID: FL-2012-0240
Date: 2012-05-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:07:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: SUWANNEE RIVER
NearestCityTown: UNINCORPORATED
County: DIXIE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
While V-2 was at idle facing the river current, V-1 struck V-2 from the rear on the starboard causing damage to V-2 and Physical injury to the occupant of V-2. ; :Numerous soft tissue bruising mostly occurring on right side.  Right foot has soft tissue bruising and had moderate swelling.  Right arm near the elbow had a raised bruise after impact.  Victim was taken to North Florida Regional Hospital by the spouse for evaluation.  Victim stated/complained of possible back and shoulder pain and stated that she is attending physical therapy at the doctors recommendations.


BARDID: FL-2012-0241
Date: 2012-05-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: SNAKE CREEK CANAL (C-9 CANAL)
NearestCityTown: NORTH MIAMI BEACH
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V-1 had two persons on board and was headed north in the Snake Creek Canal at approximately 5-10 mph.  As V-1 approached an overhead pipe crossing in the canal, V-1 struck one of the concrete pilings on the starboard bow.  Both occupants were thrown into the piling causing injuries.  The 12 year old female occupant was transported to the hospital. The victim sustained a broken right collarbone in the accident


BARDID: FL-2012-0242
Date: 2012-06-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:33:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: DESTIN PASS / CRAB ISLAND
NearestCityTown: DESTIN
County: OKALOOSA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper anchoring
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was attempting to set its anchor when the tidal current pulled the anchor. Vessel 1 drifted and struck Vessel 2. In an attempt to stop V1 from hitting V2 Owner / victim got his leg caught between the vessels. victim sustained injury to his right ankle. He was admitted to Fort Walton Beach Medical Center where he had x-rays done. The x-rays revealed nothing was broken. I spoke with victim 6/4/12 when he advised that he was fine and had only pulled some tendons in his right ankle.


BARDID: FL-2012-0243
Date: 2012-02-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:31:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE
NearestCityTown: HOMESTEAD
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
RedactedNarrative:
On February 23, 2012, at approximately 5:31pm, the victim was operating a PWC and fell off. The victim tried to get back onto the PWC, but it repeatedly capsized. The victim started to panic and drowned. The victim was not wearing a PFD.; 


BARDID: FL-2012-0244
Date: 2012-05-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityTown: MIAMI
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V-1(FL 9492 KD) and V-2(DO524013) were spectators at the Volvo Races ocean side of Miami-Beach. V-2, a sailing vessel, was maintaining it's position with a 42 horsepower outboard into the the westerly wind. V-1 struck V-2's mid ship starboard side.; Operator2 fell in the boat and suffered laceration on his right shin and needed 27 stiches. Suffered a couple of contusions on is left hip.


BARDID: FL-2012-0245
Date: 2012-06-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: TAMPA BAY
NearestCityTown: RUSKIN
County: HILLSBOROUGH
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel one with two individuals of board was drifting in Tampa Bay when a series of waves came over the stern and capsized the vessel.


BARDID: FL-2012-0246
Date: 2012-04-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:55:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ST JOHNS RIVER
NearestCityTown: JACKSONVILLE
County: DUVAL
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS HEADING NORTH ON THE ST JOHNS RIVER AT APPROXIMATELY 25-30 MPH, IN THE SAN MARCO AREA, WHEN IT STRUCK A BRIDGE PYLON WHILE PASSING UNDERNEATH OF THE FULLER WARREN BRIDGE.


BARDID: FL-2012-0247
Date: 2012-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHOCTAWHATCHEE BAY
NearestCityTown: FT WALTON BEACH
County: OKALOOSA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
operators of the two PWC's caused damages to the two rented PWC's. The two operators then beached the PWC's and took off running.


BARDID: FL-2012-0248
Date: 2012-05-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:35:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityTown: PORT ST JOE
County: GULF
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator AND HIS PASSENGERS WERE TRAVELING NORTH ON THE ICW WHEN HE TOOK EVASIVE MANEUVER TO AVOID A LOG IN THE WATER. Operator CRANKED HARD TO PORT WHILE TRAVELING AT A SPEED TOO GREAT FOR SUCH A MANEUVER. Operator ALONG WITH 3 OTHER PASSENGERS WERE EJECTED FROM THE BOAT. Operator COLLIDED HEADS WITH PASSENGER AND WAS KNOCKED UNRESPONSIVE. PASSENGERS GATHERED Operator FROM THE WATER AND TRANSPORTED HIM TO BOAT RAMP WHERE EMS AWAITED TREATMENT.


BARDID: FL-2012-0249
Date: 2012-05-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:18:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: CANAL
NearestCityTown: BOCA RATON
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS ATTEMPTING TO DOCK. IN THE PROCESS HE WAS TRYING TO RESET HIS MANEUVER. V1 PULLED OUT AND A FISHING POLE GOT TANGLED ON THE FIBERGLASS BOAT WHIP. WHEN V1 LEFT THE CONTROL STATION TO UNTANGLE THE WHIP, he WAS HOOKED BY THE FISHING ROD IN HIS RIGHT HAND. AT THE SAME TIME HE LOST HIS BALANCE AND FELL INTO THE THROTTLES. THE BOAT LAUNCHED FORWARD AND CROSSED THE CANAL ON AN ANGLE. THE PORT BOW IMPACTED THE CORNER OF THE NEIGHBORS SEAWALL, PUSHED UP, AND TRAVELLED A SHORT DISTANCE AND IMPACTED A CONCRETE PILING COMING TO A REST.


BARDID: FL-2012-0250
Date: 2012-06-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:12:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: INDIAN RIVER
NearestCityTown: FT PIERCE
County: SAINT LUCIE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
OtherEquipmentFailure: live well hose
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF V1 STATED THAT HE WAS TAKING ON WATER BUT DID NOT MENTION WHERE IT WAS COMING FROM. THE VESSEL SANK WITH ALL CONTENTS ON BOARD. A FOLLOWUP INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE HOSE TO THE LIVE WELL BROKE AND THE BILGE PUMP COULD NOT KEEP UP.


BARDID: FL-2012-0251
Date: 2012-05-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:40:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ST JOSEPH SOUND
NearestCityTown: DUNEDIN
County: PINELLAS
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 AND V2 WERE SOUTHBOUND IN THE ICW NEAR MARKER 7 OF DUNEDIN FLORIDA. ACCORDING TO STATEMENTS, V1 RAN INTO THE REAR OF V2 CAUSING APPROX 2000 WORTH OF DAMAGE. V1 WAS FOLLOWING V2 AND TRAVELING AT THE SAME SPEED. OPERATOR OF V1 STATED THAT V2 SLOWED RAPIDLY FOR AN UNKNOWN REASON AND HE DID NOT HAVE TIME TO TAKE EVASIVE MANEUVERS. THE IMPACT OF THE COLLISION CAUSED AN OCCUPANT ON V2 TO HAVE NECK AND BACK PAIN.;:OCCUPANT WAS NOT STRUCK DIRECTLY BY VESSEL HOWEVER DUE TO IMPACT OCCUPANT WAS COMPLAINING OF BACK AND NECK PAIN.


BARDID: FL-2012-0252
Date: 2012-01-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:14:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: NARROWSS
NearestCityTown: INDIAN ROCKS BEACH
County: PINELLAS
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF V1 WAS CRUISING IN THE ICW. HE LEANED OVER TO GRAB HIS COFFEE AND WHEN HE LOOKED UP HE REALIZED HE WAS HEADED STRAIGHT FOR A DOCK. THE OPERATOR OF V1 DID NOT HAVE ENOUGH TIME TO TAKE EVASIVE MANEUVERS AND COLLIDED WITH THE DOCK. BOTH OPERATOR AND PASSENGER WHERE EJECTED FROM THE VESSEL WITH INJURIES. V1 THEN CONTINUED ON AND EVENTUALLY STRUCK THE SEA WALL.; operator :INJURIES RECEIVED TO LEFT LEG AND RIGHT SHOULDER.;occupant:INJURIES TO LEFT LEG, RIGHT SHOULDER, AND RIGHT FLANK


BARDID: FL-2012-0253
Date: 2012-05-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE SEMINOLE
NearestCityTown: SEMINOLE
County: PINELLAS
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V2 WAS AT A STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF LAKE SEMINOLE ADJUSTING A CHILDS LIFE JACKET, WHEN V1 BEGAN TO APPROACH V2. V1 WAS PULLING A TUBE AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED. V2 ATTEMPTED TO START THEIR ENGINE BUT WERE UNABLE TO DO SO. V1 DID NOT APPEAR TO BE SLOWING DOWN SO THE OCCUPANTS OF V2 JuMPED OFF OF THE BOAT TO AVOID BEING HIT. V1 NEVER STOPPED AND ENDED UP DIRECTLY ONTOP OF V2.


BARDID: FL-2012-0254
Date: 2012-01-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: BOCA CIEGA BAY
NearestCityTown: MADERIA BEACH
County: PINELLAS
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS TRAVELING EAST IN BOCA CIEGA BAY. HE STATED THAT HE WAS USING HIS FLASHLIGHT TO IDENTIFY WATERWAY MARKERS WHEN HIS FLASHLIGHT SUDDENLY WENT OUT.WHILE STILL NAVIGATING HIS VESSEL HE OBSERVED A CHANNEL MARKER IN FRONT OF HIS VESSEL.HE THEN STRUCK THE CHANNEL MARKER AND RECEIVED DAMAGE TO HIS VESSEL ABOVE THE WATERLINE. NO INJURIES WERE RECORDED.


BARDID: FL-2012-0255
Date: 2012-02-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:05:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: CLEARWATER HARBOR
NearestCityTown: CLEARWATER
County: PINELLAS
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS OPERATING A PWC AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED AND COLLIDED WITH A SEAWALL.; operator suffered a BROKEN JAW, SERIOUS FACIAL LACERATIONS, REMOVAL OF SEVERAL TEETH


BARDID: FL-2012-0256
Date: 2012-05-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:45:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityTown: HILLSBORO BEACH
County: BROWARD
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Steering
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS OUTBOUND THE HILLSBORO INLET TRAVELING AT APPROX 35 MPH AND WAS TURNING TO PORT TO TRAVEL NORTH IN THE ATLANTIC OCEAN ALONG HILLSBORO BEACH WHEN THE STEERING SYSTEM FAILED. THE BOAT TURNED SHARPLY TO PORT THROWING ONE PASSENGER OUT OF THE VESSEL AND INJURING TWO OTHERS AS THEY WERE THROWN AGAINST THE ARCH WITH THE SUDDEN TURN AND STOPPAGE OF THE VESSEL. THE VESSEL HAD TO BE TOWED BACK TO THE BOAT RAMP AND TWO PEOPLE WERE TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL WITH NON LIFE THREATENING INJURIES.; victim1:DEEP LACERATION ON CHIN AND LOSS OF TEETH. 48 STITCHES AND PLASTIC SURGERY REQUIRED AS WELL AS DENTAL WORK.;victim2:BACK INJURY 1 BROKEN VERTABRAE


BARDID: FL-2012-0257
Date: 2012-06-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:45:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: CRYSTAL RIVER
NearestCityTown: CRYSTAL RIVER
County: CITRUS
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unseen water hazard
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS TRAVELING IN THE CRYSTAL RIVER WHEN IT STRUCK A SUBMERGED OBJECT. DAMAGE WAS RECEIVED ON THE LOWER UNIT, PROPELLER, TRIM CYLINDER, AND HULL. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED.


BARDID: FL-2012-0258
Date: 2012-03-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityTown: TREASURE ISLAND
County: PINELLAS
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
OtherEquipmentFailure: bilge pump
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS DRIFTING AND NOTICED the BILGE WAS FULL OF WATER. BILGE PUMP WOULD NOT TURN ON, VESSEL SANK. Bilge pump itself failed


BARDID: FL-2012-0259
Date: 2012-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: CINCO BAYOU
NearestCityTown: FT. WALTON BEACH
County: OKALOOSA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
The unidentified vessel was traveling in a southeasterly direction on full plane, pulling a skier.  Continuing in a southeasterly direction the vessel struck dock.


BARDID: FL-2012-0260
Date: 2012-04-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:20:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: KINGSLEY LAKE
NearestCityTown: MIDDLEBURG
County: CLAY
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V-1 AND V-2 ARE PWC'S THAT WERE BEING OPERATED ON KINGSLY LAKE AT CAMP BLANDING. V-1 WAS FOLLOWING V-2 WITH BOTH PWC'S DOING S TURNS AS THEY WENT AROUND THE LAKE. V-1 STARTED TO OVERTAKE V-2 AND TURNED TOWARDS V-2. THE OPERATOR OF V-2 CAME OFF THROTTLE AND V-1 ATTEMPTED TO TURN AWAY FROM V-2. V-1 WAS UNABLE TO COMPLETE THE TURN AND STRUCK V-2. THE OPERATOR OF V-1 WAS EJECTED OFF HIS PWC AND STRUCK THE HANDLE BARS OF V-2 SUSTAINING SERIOUS INJURIES. A PASSING BOATER SAW THE OPERATOR OF V-2 WAVING HIM DOWN AND ASSISTED WITH GETTING THE INJURED OPERATOR TO SHORE. EMS WAS CALLED AND THE INJURED OPERATOR WAS TAKEN TO ORANGE PARK MEDICAL CENTER.; The victim suffered four broken ribs on his right side, a laceration to his liver, a punctured lung and multiple contusions. The victim was treated at Orange Park Medical Emergency Room and admitted into the Critical Care Unit. The victim was later moved from critical care into a recovery room. The victim is expected to make full recovery with time and rest.


BARDID: FL-2012-0261
Date: 2012-05-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: TAMPA BAY
NearestCityTown: ST. PETERSBURG
County: PINELLAS
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS heading WEST OUT OF MAXIMO PARK WITH ANOTHER FRIEND WHO OWNS V1.  THEY WERE HEADING TO A PLACE HIS FRIEND REFERRED TO AS SHELL KEY WHEN V1 WAS HIT BY A WAKE FROM A LARGE VESSEL.  THIS CAUSED THE OPERATOR TO BE EJECTED AND HIS LEFT LEG CAME IN CONTACT WITH THE SIDE OF V1 CAUSING INJURY.; 


BARDID: FL-2012-0262
Date: 2012-05-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: JOHNS PASS / GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityTown: MADEIRA BEACH
County: PINELLAS
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Updated BARD; Vessel 1 was heading Southwest out of Johns Pass. Approximately 100yds Southwest of the Johns Pass Bridge the operator noticed that the waves were larger than he thought they would be and turned around. As Vessel 1turned it went up a 2-3ft wave. subject fell forward out of her seat on the starboard bow and hit her head on the inside of th vessel, causing a 3 inch laceration on her forehead. The operator proceeded directly to Bay Pines Boat Ramp where they were meet by EMS. Victim was transported to St. Petersburg General Hospital.


BARDID: FL-2012-0263
Date: 2012-06-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ANCLOTE RIVER
NearestCityTown: HOLIDAY
County: PASCO
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
20 foot pontoon boat with several passengers on board took on a boat wake which ejected one of the vessels passengers causing a minor injury to her leg.; She hit her leg on the sharp portion of the pontoon boat when she was thrown overboard causing her to receive a minor laceration to her shin.


BARDID: FL-2012-0264
Date: 2012-06-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 06:15:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityTown: DESTIN
County: OKALOOSA
WaterConditions: Very Rough
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On June 7th 2012 approximately 0615am Vessel 1 attempted to exit the Destin Pass. They observed the waves to be in rough condition and continued on. A large wave struck V1 pushing victim in to the center console. While checking on him another large wave struck V1 causing it to capsize and eject all passengers. A fishing vessel came and pulled all family members out of the water. victim sustained abrasions to his left cheek and a laceration to the back of his head. He was transported to Sacred Heart Medical Center for treatment. ; victim :While trying to exit the Destin Pass in rough seas (0-6' waves) victim and family were ejected from the vessel. The vessel capsized and struck the young boy in the back of the head. He sustained a small cut in the back of his head and an abrasion on his left cheek. subject and wife transported him to Sacred Heart Medical Center in San Destin for treatment.


BARDID: FL-2012-0265
Date: 2012-05-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: MATANZAS RIVER
NearestCityTown: CRESCENT BEACH
County: SAINT JOHNS
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was northbound on the ICW. They came to an idle speed when they were in the Devil's Elbow slow speed zone. When Vessel 1 was coming back up to cruising speed the operator and occupant were watching Tow Boat U.S. assist another vessel behind them. The vessel then went to the west of the channel and ran aground on a shoal just west of Marker 66. 

The operator was uninjured, but occupant had a small laceration on his forehead. The laceration required stitches, but all medical treatment was refused. Tow Boat U.S. removed Vessel 1 from the shoal. Vessel 1 did not sustain any damage. 

OPerator was cited for Violation of a Navigation Rule Number 5(Impoper Look Out) Resulting in an Accident. ; Occupant was seated on the port side of the vessel. When the vessel ran aground his head struck the console in front of him. Occupant had laceration on the left side of his forehead that was approximately 2 to 3 inches in length. Occupant refused medical treatment several times.


BARDID: FL-2012-0266
Date: 2012-05-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:45:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE KISSIMMEE
NearestCityTown: UNINCORPORATED
County: OSCEOLA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling north on Lake Kissimmee, from Coleman Landing when the polymer came free in the bow of the vessel causing the vessel to roll over. Minor injuries to one passenger (scratches).


BARDID: FL-2012-0267
Date: 2012-06-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:03:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: CINCO BAYOU
NearestCityTown: FT. WALTON BEACH
County: OKALOOSA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
ON JUNE 1, 2012,AT APPROXIMATELY 8:03 PM, Operator WAS OPERATING HER NEWLY PURCHASED SEA-DOO JET BOAT IN CINCO BAYOU.  AS Operator APPROACHED THE DOCK AT THE CINCO BAYOU BOAT RAMP ON THE EASTERN SIDE OF THE RAMP, SHE GAVE THE VESSEL TO MUCH THROTTLE WHICH CAUSED THE VESSEL TO APPROACH THE DOCK TO FAST. one person WAS SITTTING IN THE BOW OF THE VESSEL AND TRIED TO KEEP THE VESSEL FROM HITTING THE DOCK, AND IN DOING SO, WAS CAUGHT IN BETWEEN THE VESSEL AND THE DOCK. victim SUSTAINED SCRATCHES AND BRUISING TO HER LEFT CHEST AREA. SHE WAS TRANSPORTED TO FORT WALTON BEACH MEDICAL CENTER WHERE SHE WAS TREATED AND RELEASED. THE WAS NO DAMAGE TO THE VESSEL OR THE DOCK.; victim SUFFERED SCRAPES AND BRUISING ON HER LEFT CHEST AREA FROM GETTING CAUGHT BETWEEN V1 AND THE DOCK


BARDID: FL-2012-0268
Date: 2012-06-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityTown: DESTIN
County: OKALOOSA
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 while attempting to enter the Destin pass lost engine power.  While the vessel had no engine power it took a 6 to 8 foot wave over the stern of the vessel, turning it sideways to the seas.  The vessel then took a subsequent wave to the midship rolling it over.  OPerator inhaled sea water during this incident and had to be treated at the Eglin Air Force Base Emergency Room for near drowning.; 


BARDID: FL-2012-0269
Date: 2012-06-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: SEBASTIAN INLET
NearestCityTown: SEBASTIAN
County: INDIAN RIVER
WaterConditions: Very Rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 0700hrs. on 06/10/12, three people left out of Melbourne Beach to go offshore fishing. Operator proceeded out of the Sebastian inlet east towards the Atlantic. Operator was following behind a Hatteras style vessel. Upon overtaking the Hatteras, vessel encountered several waves in excess of 6 feet. On the second wave encountered, occupant was launched into the air, and he came down on the bow rail sustaining severe injuries. Operator then contacted USCG station Ft. Pierce, and he was then escorted to the USCG station Ft. Pierce by USCG and Ft. Pierce P.D. occupant was then transported by EMS to Lawnwood Regional Medical Center for evaluation. ; Victim sustained what was described by the ER attending nurse as several compression fractures in the thoracic vertebrae.


BARDID: FL-2012-0271
Date: 2012-06-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: JEWFISH BASIN
County: DESOTO
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by propeller
RedactedNarrative:
Two people were snorkeling from V1. Due to the strong current Operator dropped the two gentlemen off and drifted with them. When they had drifted over the area Operator would pick up the two individuals and start a new drift. They had done this a few times and it was time for Operator to pick up the two individuals. Operator idled over to the individuals. Victim swam to the back of the boat as it approached him. Operator had put the engine in neutral however the prop was still spinning and Victim had swam too close. The propeller struck Victim on the leg. The individuals hailed for Coast Guard. USCG Key West arrived on scene first and transported Victim back to their station to meet EMS. Victim was transported to Lower Keys Medical center.


BARDID: FL-2012-0272
Date: 2012-05-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:46:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: BOCA CHICA CHANNEL
NearestCityTown: KEY WEST
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 struck Boca Chica Bridge, and became injured when he struck the boat.; Operator :contusions and scratches to upper left leg


BARDID: FL-2012-0273
Date: 2012-06-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityTown: ENGLEWOOD
County: SARASOTA
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
ON 6/12/12 THE SAILING VESSEL "VENTANA" (DOC#1036491) WAS SAILING NORTH IN THE GULF OF MEXICO EN ROUTE TO ST PETERSBURG.  THE VESSEL HAD ITS MAIN SAIL UP AND WAS ALSO USING ITS 50HP YANMAR ENGINE.
AT APPROIMATELY 1300HRS THE SAILING VESSEL COLLIDED WITH A 26FT PROLINE FISHING VESSEL THAT WAS ANCHORED OFFSHORE WITH SCUBA DIVERS IN THE WATER.


BARDID: FL-2012-0275
Date: 2012-05-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: SNAKE CREEK
NearestCityTown: ISLAMORADA
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator left Sandbar after a day of partying and ran the vessel into the mangroves on the way to dock. Three people injured, vessel damage, left the scene and failed to report.

Subject1 Lacerations to back of head; Subject2:Lacerations to head. Subject had been drinking.


BARDID: FL-2012-0277
Date: 2012-03-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:12:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: LITTLE SARASOTA BAY
NearestCityTown: OSPREY
County: SARASOTA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by propeller
RedactedNarrative:
On March 5, 2012 at approximately 18:16 Hours V1 (FL 9685 NW) was traveling south outside of the ICW channel, near Bird Key in Sarasota, Florida.  V1 struck a sandbar on the west side of marker 45 ICW.  V1 rapidly decelerated causing five of the occupants to be ejected over the bow into the water.  V1 continued to travel forward and the vessels prop/skeg, struck four of the ejected occupants causing serious bodily injury.  A Good Samaritan observed the incident and immediately called USCG on VHF.  The Good Samaritan took the injured individuals to Stickney Point Marina where they were met by EMS.  Five passengers were taken to local hospitals.
;Victim3:Her injures include a fracture and a portion of bone missing from her left foot right below the ankle.  She also had an approximately 4” laceration on her foot.  Her injuries would suggest that she was struck by the propeller or skeg.; Victim4 received a approximately 4-5 inch laceration to his left and right shoulder.  Victim4 also received approximately a 6 inch laceration to the back of his head.  Due to the head trauma, Victim4 also had brain swelling with blood on the brain.; Victim1 was treated at Doctors Hospital.  His injuries include a large laceration on his left leg.  He also had three broken bones.  His injuries would suggest that Victim1 was struck by the propeller or skeg. ; Victim2 has an approximatly 50% amputation from the propller strike.  The doctors were able to reattach the backhalf of the foot.


BARDID: FL-2012-0279
Date: 2012-05-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:20:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE ISLEVIEW
NearestCityTown: ORLANDO
County: ORANGE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS TRAVELING IN A SOUTHERLY DIRECTION IN A NARROW LONG POND, PULLING A SKIER TOWARD A SKI JUMP/RAMP. THE SKIER WENT OVER THE RAMP BUT ENCOUNTERED PROBLEMS WITH HIS SKI. THE SKIER ATTEMPTED TO ROLL ONTO HIS BACK IN THE AIR PRIOR TO STRIKING THE WATER. SKIER STRUCK WATER AND WAS BRIEFLY KNOCKED UNCONSCIOUS. SKIER WAS REMOVED FROM THE WATER AND TAKEN TO SHORE WHERE HE WAS TRANSPORTED TO ARNOLD PALMER HOSPITAL FOR TREATMENT AND LATER RELEASED; victim SUSTAINED A CONCUSSION WHEN HE IMPACTED THE WATER.


BARDID: FL-2012-0280
Date: 2012-05-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE OSBORNE
NearestCityTown: LAKE WORTH
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
PWC OPERATOR HIT A BOAT WAKE WITH EXCESSIVE SPEED AND WAS THROWN OVER THE HANDLE BARS WHICH CAUSED HIM TO INJURE HIS LEFT SHOULDER WITH A POSSIBLE DISLOCATION AND/OR BROKEN COLLAR BONE, LEFT KNEE, LACERATION OVER HIS LEFT EYE AND A BLACK RIGHT EYE. NO DAMAGE TO THE PWC AND NO OTHERS INVOLVED IN CRASH.; 


BARDID: FL-2012-0281
Date: 2012-05-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:36:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: LITTLE LAKE WORTH RIVER
NearestCityTown: JUPITER
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
He was heading north in the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) with 3 passengers on board. One passenger was the owner. Operator was on a plane and traveling approximately 15-25mph in a restricted area, slow speed zone.  V1 impacted with ICW marker 10 on the port side bow of V1.  an occupant, was standing near the center console.  After V1 impacted with the ICW marker occupant was thrown forward striking the same marker and then fell back into V1.  occupant injured his clavicle and scapula and was taken to Jupiter Medical Center for treatment.  No other injuries were reported.  ; occupant :right shoulder, broken scapula and clavicle


BARDID: FL-2012-0282
Date: 2012-06-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: NORTH NEW RIVER CANAL
NearestCityTown: PLANTATION
County: BROWARD
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Steering
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
ON SATURDAY, 06/16/12, AT APPROXIMATELY 1730 HOURS, V-1 WAS TRAVELING WEST ON THE NORTH NEW RIVER CANAL.  V-1 TURNED NORTH AND LOST STEERAGE.  V-1 COLLIDED WITH V-2, WHICH WAS DOCKED BEHIND THE RESIDENCE (APPROXIMATELY 90 YARDS NORTH OF THE NORTH NEW RIVER CANAL).  THERE WERE NO INJURIES INVOLVED IN THIS BOATING ACCIDENT.


BARDID: FL-2012-0283
Date: 2012-05-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:09:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityTown: HERNANDO BEACH
County: HERNANDO
WaterConditions: Very Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was headed eastbound from Bendickson Reef.  Vessel 1 took on water from rough seas and it capsized.


BARDID: FL-2012-0284
Date: 2012-06-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY
NearestCityTown: PALM BEACH SHORES
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
On 6/18/12 at approximately 1330, V1 was attempting to dock in their slip in the southeast corner of Sailfish Marina. When the operator/owners starboard engine( right engine ) failed or shut down. The operator lost control causing the vessels port bow ( left front of boat ) to hit a piling and dock located just southeast from the operators vessel slip. There was no damage to the vessel but approximately 2,000 plus dollars of damage to the dock( see pictures ). The property owners were notified.


BARDID: FL-2012-0285
Date: 2012-06-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: TARPON BASIN
NearestCityTown: KEY LARGO
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1, FL1498NY was traveling Southbound exiting Dusenbury Creek at Marker 44. Vessel 2 FL7518JK was traveling Northbound entering Dusenbury Creek at Marker 44 . Vessel 1 was Southbound on the Right side of the Channel and Vessel 2 was Northbound on the Left side of the Channel. Vessel 1 slowed down and turned Right just before getting to Marker 44 to avoid a head on collision with Vessel 2. Vessel 2 slowed down and turned Left just after Marker 44 to avoid a head on collision. Vessel 1 hit Vessel 2 with their bow striking Vessel 2's Starboard Side. Vessel 1 came to a stop at that point and Vessel 2 traveled lightly into the Mangroves to the West side of the Channel. 3 Passengers on Vessel 1 were injured and transported to the hospital.; V1 Occupant1:Laceration, and Contusion to Right Lower Arm, Dislocation of Right Elbow; V1 Occupant2:Broken Nose and Contusion to Right Upper Arm; V1 Occupant3:Contusions to Chest


BARDID: FL-2012-0286
Date: 2012-06-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:39:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: SUWANNEE RIVER
NearestCityTown: UNINCORPORATED
County: DIXIE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday, June 2, 2012, vessel-1 left out from Gronto Springs Boat Ramp around 1230 hours to go recreational cruising.  Upon returning to Gronto Boat Ramp at approximately 1300 hours occupant stood up and jumped from the moving PWC.  Operator continued to shore while looking back and did not see occupant surface.  Operator went back to the location where occupant jumped from the PWC and found occupant unconscious and face down under water.  Operator pulled occupant aboard the PWC, carried him to shore and started chest compressions until occupant started breathing. 911 was called and Dixie EMS arrived on scene and transported occupant to Trenton, Gilchrist County, where Air Med continued transport to Shands Hospital in Gainesville, Florida.
occupant: injuries caused damage to existing spinal injuries causing paralysis from the neck down.


BARDID: FL-2012-0287
Date: 2012-05-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: SUWANNEE RIVER
NearestCityTown: UNINCORPORATED
County: DIXIE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: natural phenomena
AccidentEvent1: Other
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
OtherAccidentEvent: person struck by fish
RedactedNarrative:
Synopsis:  On Friday, May 11, 2012, (operator/victim) and (passenger) were boating on the Suwannee River, south of the County Road 340/Rockbluff Bridge in Dixie County.  At approximately 0900 hours while traveling down river a sturgeon jumped and impacted with the operator. After striking Operator the sturgeon continued back into the river.  Occupant who was seated in the front of the vessel saw something splash off the right side of the vessel and the vessel turned hard to the right.  Occupant looked back to see Operator slumped over the left side of the vessel.  Occupant stopped the vessel, pulled Operator back into the vessel and transported him to the Rockbluff Boat Ramp.  Dixie EMS was called to transport victim to Shands Hospital, Emergency Room, in Gainesville, Florida.
 

Operator suffered a broken nose, bruising and swelling to the left cheek bone and minor cut and bruising to the right elbow.


BARDID: FL-2012-0288
Date: 2012-05-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:45:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityTown: KEY BISCAYNE
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 (FL 6325 KJ) was facing east while anchored approximately 2 miles Southeast of Bear cut bridge. V1 was capsized when occupants on board attempted to pull the anchor. V2 (FL 3842 MM) A PWC, was attached to the stern of the vessel by a line and was occupied by one person. There were no injuries sustained by any persons on board of either vessels and there was no damage to the PWC. V1 was occupied by 5 persons when the boat was capsized. The operator of V2 went for help after V1 capsized.


BARDID: FL-2012-0296
Date: 2012-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityTown: MIAMI BEACH
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 05/28/2012 at 1830 hrs. operator was operating the PWC with Florida registration numbers FL6837MV, when he hit a wave on a high rate of speed, on the ocean side approximately 100 yards of Collins Ave. and 4600 Block. operator was ejected approximately 4 feet in the air and landed on the handle-bar of the PWC. He was helped back to shore by Miami Beach Ocean Rescue. Miami Beach Fire Rescue #9769 transferred victim to Ryder Trauma Center. operator suffered a broken nose and laceration to his face. ;


BARDID: FL-2012-0297
Date: 2012-06-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:50:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: NAPLES BAY
NearestCityTown: 28
County: COLLIER
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Force of wave/wake
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS HEADING NORTH IN NAPLES BAY JUST EAST OF MARKER 28. THE OPERATOR OF V1 STATED SHE WAS TRAVELING SLOW SPEED WHEN A WAKE FROM A VESSEL HEADING SOUTH AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED PUSHED HER INTO THE DOCK. V1 STRUCK THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE DOCK WITH THE BOW AND STARBOARD SIDE OF V1. 

*AMENDED- THE NAV RULE VIOLATION WAS GIVEN TO THE OPERATOR BECAUSE THE OFFICER DETERMINED THAT SHE WAS CRUISING TOO CLOSE TO THE DOCKS. BECAUSE SHE WAS SO CLOSE TO THE DOCKS THE WAKE CAUSED HER TO HIT THE DOCKS AND CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE PERSONS DOCK.


BARDID: FL-2012-0298
Date: 2012-06-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: DOLLAR BAY
NearestCityTown: NAPLES
County: COLLIER
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR WAS TOWING HIS CHILDREN ON AN INNER TUBE BEHIND HIS PWC. HE STATED THAT HE WAS TRAVELING AT 4-5 MPH AROUND A CORNER WHEN THE TUBE WENT UNDER THE BRANCHES OF A MANGROVE TREE. THE KIDS DUCKED TO AVOID HITTING THE BRANCH AND HIS DAUGHTER LIFTED HER HEAD TOO SOON BEFORE CLEARING THE TREE. AS A RESULT, SHE STRUCK A BRANCH WITH HER FOREHEAD CAUSING A SEVERE LACERATION. I RESPONDED TO THE SCENE AND TRANSPORTED HER AND HER MOTHER TO AN AWAITING EMS BOAT FOR TRANSPORTATION TO THE HOSPITAL. THE INJURY WAS NO LIFE-THREATENING AND MOST LIKELY ONLY REQUIRED STITCHES. THE OPERATOR WAS GUILTY OF CARELESS OPERATION AND FAILURE TO USE A PROPER LOOKOUT WHILE TOWING SKIERES.; 


BARDID: FL-2012-0299
Date: 2012-03-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:10:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE ROBERTS
NearestCityTown: WINDERMERE
County: ORANGE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF V1 WAS TOWING TWO INFLATABLE TUBES BEHIND HIS VESSEL. V1 MADE A SHARP TURN AND ALL OCCUPANTS OF THE TUBES WERE EJECTED INTO THE WATER. V1 THEN TURNED AROUND AND HEADED OVER TOWARDS THE OCCUPANTS IN THE WATER TO PICK THEM UP. WHILE HEADING TOWARDS THE PEOPLE IN THE WATER THE OPERATOR OF V1 GOT DISTRACTED BY MULTIPLE CONVERSATIONS AND LOST SIGHT OF ONE OF THE PEOPLE IN THE WATER. AT THIS POINT V1 RAN OVER ONE OF THE PEOPLE IN THE WATER AND THE PROP STRUCK THE VICTIM 8 TIMES CASUING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE.; victim:OPEN LEFT FIBULA FRACTURE, OPEN LEFT DISTAL FIBULAR FRACTURE, PELVIC FRACTURE, BICEP  TRANSECTION LEFT ARM, OPEN DOWN FOREARM, 3 LARGE LACERATION DOWN LEFT THIGH


BARDID: FL-2012-0300
Date: 2012-06-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:45:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityTown: JUPITER
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS OFFSHORE OF JUPITER FISHING. V1 ATTEMPTED TO START THE ENGINE WITH NEGATIVE RESULTS. THE VESSEL SPUN AROUND FROM A WAVE STRIKE CAUSING THE VESSEL TO DRIFT STERN FIRST INTO THREE WAVES CAUSING WATER TO ENTER THE VESSEL. THE VESSEL BILGE PUMP DID NOT TURN ON FOR UNKNOWN REASONS. THE VESSEL CAPSIZED AND THE 3 POB WENT INTO THE WATER. A PASSING VESSEL ASSISTED THEM AND THEY WERE RESCUED WITHOUT INJURY.


BARDID: FL-2012-0301
Date: 2012-06-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:22:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityTown: RIVIERA BEACH
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Very Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS ANCHORED JUST OFFSHORE OF SINGER ISLAND IN 6 FT SEAS. V1 CAPSIZED CAUSING 5 PEOPLE ON BOARD TO ENTER THE WATER. THE VESSEL WASHED UP ON THE BEACH AND THE 5 PEOPLE ON BOARD ALSO MADE IT TO THE BEACH WITHOUT INJURY.


BARDID: FL-2012-0302
Date: 2012-06-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
State: FL
NameOfBodyOfWater: DESTIN HARBOR
NearestCityTown: DESTIN
County: OKALOOSA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was traveling east bound in to the mouth of Destin Harbor with her daughter and a friend as occupants.  V1 operator observed a fishing vessel idling toward her westbound. In an attempt to avoid the fishing vessel, V1 operator made an action which caused the vessel to overturn and ejected all three occupants. A recreational fishing vessel came to picked up the occupants of V1 and transported them and the jet ski back to Blue Crab Water Sports. The operator of V1 was asked if she was okay and she advised her right knee was sore but she was fine. The following morning the operator of V1 went to Destin Emergency Care Center in Destin for treatment for her injuries.; she broke her right big toe and tore a tendon in her right knee.


