# ReleasableAccidents

BARDID: 2009-WI-0100
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-09-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:10:00
State: WI
NameOfBodyOfWater: WOLF RIVER
NearestCityTown: ORIHULA
County: WINNEBAGO
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: Sharp Turn
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
BOAT OPERATOR WAS OPERATING AT SOMEWHERE BETWEEN 40 - 70 MPH. AT APPROXIMATELY 200 FEET FROM A BEND IN THE FOX RIVER, THE OPERATOR DOWN SHIFTED THROTTLE AND MADE A SHARP RIGHT TURN. THIS ACTION CAUSED THE BOAT TO SKIM SIDEWAYS AND BOAT ROLLED TO LEFT (PORT SIDE) OVERTURNING AND EJECTING OPERATOR AND TWO PASSENGERS. BOAT ENDED UPSIDE DOWN ON THE SHORE.


BARDID: 2009-WI-0101
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: WI
NameOfBodyOfWater: WISCONSIN RIVER
NearestCityTown: WIS DELLS
County: COLUMBIA
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: Navigation Rules Violation
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Commercial Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
BOAT#1 WAS HEADING DOWNSTREAM TO LOCATE ANOTHER FISHING LOCATION. BOAT#2 COMMERCIAL DUCK BOAT WAS ON TOUR HEADING UPSTREAM. 
BOAT#1 WAS HEADING DIRECTLY TOWARD THE DUCK BOAT. BOAT#2 OPERATOR USED THE HORN TO ALERT BOAT#1 OPERATOR & TRIED TO TURN DUCK TO THE RIGHT TO AVOID BOAT#1. BOAT#1 PORT BOW STRUCK BOAT#2 ON THE PORT BOW, THEN SLIDE ALONG THE PORT SIDE OF THE DUCK. BOAT#2 OPERATOR THEN CONTINUED DOWNSTREAM. PASSENGER ON BOAT#2 WAS INJURED WHEN FISH HOOK FROM FISHING POLE ON BOAT#1 ATTACHED TO HER SHOULDER. COMPANION OF INJURED PASSENGER TRANSPORTED HER TO MEDICALCENTER FOR TREATMENT AND A TETNUS SHOT. BOAT#1 OPERATOR WAS ISSUED TWO CITATIONS.


BARDID: 2009-WI-0102
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
State: WI
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHIPPEWA FLOWAGE
NearestCityTown: COUERAY
County: SAWYER
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
BOAT OWNER WAS OPERATING HIS PONTOON AT SLOW NO WAKE SPEED WHEN HE GOT UP TO MOVE FORWARD TO CLOSE THE FRONT ACCESS DOOR. WHILE THIS WAS OCCURRING A PASSENGER TOOK OVER THE THROTTLE & PLACED THE BOAT IN NEUTRAL GEAR. THE SUDDEN STOPPING OF THE BOAT'S MOTION CAUSED THE OWNER TO FALL OVERBOARD. THE NEW OPERATOR THEN THROTTLED THE BOAT IN A FORWARD DIRECTION. THE PONTOON WENT OVER THE BOAT OWNER IN THE WATER CAUSING INJURIES TO BOTH LEGS FROM THE BOAT'S PROPELLER. THE NEW TEMPORARY BOAT OPERATOR WAS ARRESTED FOR BUI & WITH A BAC ABOVE 0.10.


BARDID: 2009-WI-0103
Date: 2009-08-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:45:00
State: WI
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MICHIGAN
NearestCityTown: BAILEY'S HARBOR
County: DOOR
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous Waters
AccidentCause3: Operator Inexperience
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
HUSBAND, WIFE, AND THREE DAUGHTERS (NAME & AGE), AND THREE 18 YR OLD COLLEGE WOMEN, WERE PART OF A KAYAK SUNSET TOUR CONSISTING OF 12 PERSONS & 1 GUIDE (USING SEVEN KAYAKS). THEY ENCOUNTERED HIGH WINDS & HIGH WAVES ON MOONLIGHT BAY ON THEIR KAYAK TRIP TO CANA ISLAND. ONE HUSBAND & WIFE PAIR TURNED BACK SHORTLY INTO THE TRIP. ANOTHER HUSBAND & WIFE GOT SEPARATED FROM THE MAIN GROUP & HEADED TO SHORE. THEIR EXPERIENCE IS REPORTED ON BARD REPORT WI-2009-0079. THE REMAINING GROUP OF FOUR PAIRED KAYAKERS & ONE GUIDE MADE IT TO SHORE NEAR THE LIGHT HOUSE ON CANA ISLAND. THE RETURN TRIP WAS STALLED AND PREVENTED FROM CONTINUING WHEN TWO KAYAKS OF PAIRED YOUNG GIRLS VENTURED OUT INTO THE BAY AND ENCOUNTERED HIGHER WAVES THAN THEY EXPERIENCED ON THE EARLIER PORTION OF THE TRIP. TWO SISTERS WENT OUT FIRST ON THE RETURN TRIP AND WAITED FOR THE REST TO JOIN THEM. THE NEXT PAIR ALSO MADE IT OUT TOWARDS THE OTHER PAIR. THE PAIR OF YOUNG GIRLS DID NOT MAKE IT FAR. THEIR KAYAK CAPSIZED & THEY WERE ASSISTED TO SHORE BY THE HUSBAND & WIFE OF THE THREE DAUGHTERS. AT THE TIME OF THIS WRITING (11-9-09) IT IS UNKNOWN HOW THE PAIR OF SISTERS & THE OTHER PAIR OF YOUNG WOMEN (2 KAYAKS), FARED AFTER THEY FIRST DID MAKE IT OUT INTO THE BAY. THERE WAS NO REPORTED MISSING PERSONS BY INVESTIGATING OFFICERS, BUT THEN AGAIN, NO OFFICER INCIDENT REPORTS HAVE BEEN SUBMITTED TO THIS AGENCY.  ALSO REFER TO BARDS RECORD WI-2009-103 AS COMPANION RECORD TO THIS INCIDENT.


BARDID: 2009-WI-0104
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-10-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:35:00
State: WI
NameOfBodyOfWater: BEAVER DAM LAKE
NearestCityTown: BEAVER DAM
County: DODGE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: Hull Failure
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
BOAT OWNER-OPERATOR RECENTLY PURCHASED THE BOAT. HE PREVIOUSLY USED ONCE AND DETERMINED THE BOAT LEAKED. HE TOOK BOAT AGAIN AND WHEN IT STARTED TO LEAK, HE ALTERNATIVELY WOULD ACCELERATE AND DECELERATE WHICH WOULD DRAIN WATER FROM THE BOAT WHEN THE BOW WENT UP. OPERATOR WAS UNABLE TO TRIM MOTOR PROPERLY SO WHEN HE ACCELERATED THE THROTTLE, THE BOAT WOULD STAND UP ON THE STERN. WHEN HE LEFT OFF THE THROTTLE THE BOAT WER COME BACK DOWN & TAKE ON WATER FROM LEAK IN TRASOM AREA. THIS OPERATOR ACTION CONTINUED UNTIL WATER FILLED THE BOAT FROM THE STERN AND BOAT SWAMPED. OPERATOR FOUND HIMSELF IN THE WATER WITHOUT A PFD. HE BEGAN SWIMMING TOWARD SHORE. AFTER ABOUT 20 MINUTES SWIMMING HE WAS RESCUED BY LOCAL FIRE-RESCUE PERSONNEL. OPERATOR WAS TAKEN TO & ADMITTED AT LOCAL HOSPITAL FOR HYPOTHERMIA.


BARDID: 2009-WI-0105
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-10-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:30:00
State: WI
NameOfBodyOfWater: BAY OF GREEN BAY
NearestCityTown: GREEN BAY
County: BROWN
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Machinery Failure
AccidentCause3: Equipment Failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
BOAT OPERATOR & FRIEND WERE FISH-TROLLING ON THE BAY FOR ABOUT TWO HOURS WHEN WIND VELOCITY INCREASED. THEY DECIDED TO LEAVE THE BAY AND HEAD TOWARD THE RIVER WHEN WAVES CAME OVER THE BOW & ENGULFED THE BOAT. BILGE WAS TURNED ON. COUPLE OF MORE WAVES ENGULFED THE BOAT. OPERATOR INCREASED THROTTLE TO TRY TO GET WATER OUT OF THE BOAT. MOTOR STALLED AND OPERATOR WAS UNABLE TO RE-START THE MOTOR. MORE WAVES ENGULFED THE BOAT. OPERATOR THEN IGNITED FLARES AND ANOTHER BOAT CAME TO ASSIST. WITHOUT POWER THE BOAT BASICALLY SWAMPED AND GROUNDED ONTO SHORE.


BARDID: 2009-WI-0106
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-09-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:05:00
State: WI
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HOLCOMBE
NearestCityTown: HOLCOMBE
County: CHIPPEWA
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
WATER SKIER CROSSED BOAT WAKE & FELL FORWARD LANDING IN THE WATER. SKIER FELT SHOULDER PAIN FROM FALL. SKIER WAS ASSISTED INTO BOAT & TAKEN TO SHORE WHERE EMS PROVIDED MEDICAL ATTENTION & TRANSPORT TO MEDICAL FACILITY. SKIER SUFFERED DISLOCATED SHOULDER.


BARDID: 2009-WI-0107
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:47:00
State: WI
NameOfBodyOfWater: WHEELER LAKE
NearestCityTown: TOWN OF LAKEWOOD
County: OCONTO
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: Sharp Turn
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
BOAT OPERATOR WAS TOWING A TUBE WITH ONE RIDER TOWARD SHORE. BOAT OPERATOR DID NOT SLOW DOWN WHEN MAKING A TURN. THIS ACTION CAUSED THE TUBE & RIDER TO STRIKE A FLOATING SWIM RAFT AND THEN A STATIONARY BOAT LIFT INJURING THE TUBE RIDER. RIDER WAS TRANSPORTED BY EMS TO NEARBY AIRPORT AND THEN TRANSPORTED BY MED FLIGHT TO A HOSPITAL IN GREEN BAY.


BARDID: 2009-WI-0108
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:42:00
State: WI
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE SUPERIOR
NearestCityTown: LA POINTE
County: ASHLAND
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause3: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
BOAT#1 WAS HEADING EAST FROM MADELINE ISLAND MARINA. BOAT# 2 WAS COMING FROM LONG ISLAND HEADING NORTH-NORTHWEST AND STRUCK BOAT#1 ON THE PORT TRANSOM SIDE. BOAT#2 DAMAGE WAS LIMITED TO THE BOW AREA FROM STRIKING BOAT#1 IN THE STERN.


BARDID: 2009-WI-0109
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-09-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: WI
NameOfBodyOfWater: ST CROIX RIVER
NearestCityTown: HOULTON
County: ST CROIX
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
PONTOON BOAT WAS DRIFTING NORTH ON THE ST CROIX RIVER. VICTIM-PASSENGER JUMPED INTO THE WATER TO SWIM. VICTIM WAS UNABLE TO SWIM BACK TO THE DRIFING BOAT AND DROWNED.


BARDID: 2009-WV-0002
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-04-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: WV
NameOfBodyOfWater: Ohio River
NearestCityTown: Belleville
County: Wood
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Drug Use
AccidentCause2: Overloading
AccidentCause3: Hazardous Waters
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Four occupants average weight 200lbs each were near the bow of a 15 foot fiberglass boat with a 55hp Evinrude engine.  The 37 year old craft was in swift waters.  Witnesses describe the waters as "white capping."  Statements from witnesses and occupants indicate that the deceased was operating the vessel when it took on water, reportedly fragmenting the bow and capsizing.  Witnesses reported seeing vessel nose dive exposing the outboard motor to air, with the engine wide open, expelling the occupants.  The vessel then quickly sank.  Two men swam to shore, the owner and vehicle operator both drowned.  A green leafy substance and rolling papers were found on the body of the decesased, the vehicle owner.  Alcohol use was reported the night prior, but unknown at the time of accident.  BAC results still pending.  No occupants were wearing PFD's.


BARDID: 2009-WV-0003
Date: 2009-04-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:34:00
State: WV
NameOfBodyOfWater: Tygart River
NearestCityTown: Grafton
County: Taylor
WaterConditions: unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: Hazardous Waters
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Submerged Object
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Subject 1 was driving the boat from the rear seat heading north up the river returning to the boat ramp when the boat hit a submerged object causing the boat to capsize.  Though the PFD's were readibly accessible as required by law, the PFD's should have been worn due to the hazardous water condition; strong current and floating debris.  Subject 2 was not wearing a PFD at the time of capsizing.  After the boat capsized,Subject 2 was thrown a PFD but was unable to put it on and fasten it.

The vessel was not equipped with required light and no lights were used.


BARDID: 2009-WV-0004
Date: 2009-05-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:30:00
State: WV
NameOfBodyOfWater: New River
NearestCityTown: Brooklyn
County: Fayette
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper Loading
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Subject 1 and 2 were paddling downstream near the middle of the new River above Baloney Rapids in a pool near the Cunard NPS Campground.  They had just turned around after paddling upstream to some shoals.  Subject 1 was in the rear of the canoe andSubject 2 was in the front.  Subject 1 stood up to get a cigar and the canoe capsized, putting both subjects into the water.

There were no PFD's on board nor were either indiviual wearing any.  Both stayed with the canoe holding onto it.  As they approached "Baloney Falls" they decided to try to swim to shore.

At sooint Subj 1s girlfriend  observed them coming downstream.  one subject made it to shore.  subject 1 was having difficulty and went under several times and was heard calling for a rope and help.  He went under again and was never seen resurfacing.  

Rescue/recovery operation are ongoing and National Park Service Ranger, is the incident commander and advised they were doing a full investigation.  DNR will assist with all phases of the incident with manpower, equipment and any other resources.  Notifications to subject 1's family have been made.


BARDID: 2009-WV-0005
Date: 2009-05-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:30:00
State: WV
NameOfBodyOfWater: Potomac River
NearestCityTown: Romney
County: Hampshire
WaterConditions: unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
OtherAccidentEvent: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR AND PASSENGER LAUNCHED BOAT UNDER THE RT 50 BRIDGE IN SWIFT CURRENT, WITH THE INTENTIONS OF GOING UP STREAM.  AFTER FIRING THE ENGINE THE JET SUCKED UP A ROCK AND THE BOAT LOST  POWER.  THE BOAT DRIFTED DOWN STREAM AND BECAME PINNED SIDEWAYS AGAINST A LARGE TREE LIMB THAT WAS HUNG ON A BRIDGE PILLAR.  BOTH MEN CLEANED THE JET, FIRED THE ENGINE AND ATTMPTED TO PULL FORWARD AROUND THE TREE.  THE BOAT THEN HIT A LIMB OF THE TREE TIPPING THE BOAT AND ALLOWING WATER OVER THE SIDE.  THE BOAT THEN CAPSIZED AND THE OCCUPANTS OF BOAT SWAM TO SHORE.

BOTH MEN WERE WEARING TYPE 3 PFD'S


BARDID: 2009-WV-0006
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:20:00
State: WV
NameOfBodyOfWater: KANAWHA RIVER
NearestCityTown: CHARLESTON
County: KANAWHA
WaterConditions: unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Hull Failure
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Submerged Object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
RedactedNarrative:
SATURDAY, MAY 30, 2009, subject 1 PULLED THE KAREN LEIGH TO THE DOCK AT HADAD RIVER FRONT PARK AND TIED OFF AT 1805 HOURS. HE STATED THE PUMPS KICKED ON (ALL THREE PUMPS) AT APRROXIMATELY 1810 HOURS.  AT APPROXIMATELY 1820 HOURS THE KARENT LEIGH WAS ON THE BOTTOM ON IT'S RIGHT SIDE FACING UP STREAM.  ALL PERSONS ON BOARD GOT OFF THE BOAT SAFELY.  PORT AMHERST WAS NOTIFIED FOR RECOVERY OF THE KAREN LEIGH.  SGT.  NOTIFIED THE COAST GUARD (REPORT # 907 124 CONTACT PERSON).


BARDID: 2009-WV-0007
Date: 2009-05-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:16:00
State: WV
NameOfBodyOfWater: KANAWHA RIVER
NearestCityTown: BELLE
County: KANAWHA
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Commercial Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS TRAVELING UPSTREAM (EAST) ON THE KANAWHA RIVER APPROACHING THE CHELYAN BRIDGE.  OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 WAS TALKING TO HER SISTER (THE PASSENGER) AND DROVE HER VESSEL INTO THE END OF A STRING OF MOORED AND LOADED COAL BARGES.  THE COAL BARGES WERE MOORED AT TA PERMITTED FLEETING AREA AND WERE FOUR DEEP.  VESSEL 1 STRUCK THE OUTSIDE BARGE HEAD ON.  THE INCIDENT OCCURRED DURING THE DAYLIGHT HOURS WITH NO IMPAIRED VISIBILITY, CALM WATER CONDITIONS AND WAS WITNESSED BY A THIRD PARTY ON A PWC.  BOTH OPERATOR AND PASSENGER HAD BEEN TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL AND VESSEL 1 HAD BEEN TAKEN TO THE SHORE UPON THE INVESTIGATOR'S ARRIVAL ON SCENE.


BARDID: 2009-WV-0008
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-05-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:41:00
State: WV
NameOfBodyOfWater: SOUTH BRANCH RIVER
NearestCityTown: UPPER TRACT
County: PENDLETON
WaterConditions: unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
WHILE OPERATING A CANOE, TWO INEXPERIENCED MEN LOST CONTROL OF THE CANOE.  THE CANOE TURNED SIDEWAYS INTO THE CURRENT, AND WRAPPED AROUND A ROCK.  BOTH MEN EXITED THE CANOE AND SWAM TO THE RIVERBANK.  FIRE AND RESCUE WERE CALLED AND HELPED ONE OF THE MEN BACK TO THE OTHER SIDE OF THE RIVER.  FIRE AND RESUCE ALSO HELPED RETIREVE THE MEN'S EQUIPMENT.  BOTH MEN REFUSED TREATMENT.  THE CANOE WAS TOTALLY DESTROYED AND THE OWNER ADVISED THAT IS COSTS AROUND $600.


BARDID: 2009-WV-0009
Date: 2009-06-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:30:00
State: WV
NameOfBodyOfWater: SUMMERSVILLE LAKE
NearestCityTown: SUMMERSVILLE
County: NICHOLAS
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: Operator Inexperience
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATORS WERE HEADING TOWARDS EACH OTHER, ONE OR BOTH ATTEMPTED TO TURN AWAY AT THE TIME OF COLLISION.  OPERATOR AND PASSENGER ON VESSEL 2 WERE THROWN OFF THEIR PWC, WHILE THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 WAS ABLE TO REMAIN ON HIS PWC.  

BOTH PWC'S WERE BORROWED FROM THE OWNER OF BOTH PWC'S who WAS ISSUED CITATIONS FOR 1) PERMITTING OPERATION OF A PWC TO AN INDIVIDUAL UNDER THE AGE OF 15 WITH NO BOATER SAFETY AND 2) NO/IMPROPER REGISTRATION FOR BOTH PWC'S.


BARDID: 2009-WV-0010
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-05-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:27:00
State: WV
NameOfBodyOfWater: Kanawha River
NearestCityTown: Charleston
County: Kanawha
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Inadequate Onboard Navigation Lights
AccidentCause3: equipment failure
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: onboard lights
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL #1 WAS TRAVELING UPRIVER WELL AFTER DARK. VESSEL #2 WAS TRAVELING DOWN RIVER AND THEY COLLIDED. VESSEL #2 LIGHTS WERE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. THE OPERATOR OF BOAT #1 APPEARED INTOXICATED HOWEVER A NEW LOCAL PD OFFICER DID NOT KNOW HE COULD ARREST AND LET THE DEFENDANT GO. DNR WAS NOT NOTIFIED UNTIL THE NEXT DAY.


BARDID: 2009-WV-0012
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:20:00
State: WV
NameOfBodyOfWater: OHIO RIVER
NearestCityTown: VIENNA
County: WOOD
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause3: Alcohol
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
vESSEL #1 WAS MOVING DOWNSTREAM FOLLOWED BY VESSEL #2. OPERATOR OF VESSEL #2 LOOKED OVER HIS SHOULDER AND STRUCK VESSEL #1


BARDID: 2009-WV-0013
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 03:27:00
State: WV
NameOfBodyOfWater: KANAWHA RIVER
NearestCityTown: GLEN FERRIS
County: FAYETTE
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentCause2: Overloading
AccidentCause3: Alcohol
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
SUBJECTS HAD BEEN FISHING ON A ROCK BELOW THE FALLS WHEN THEY DECIDED TO HEAD BACK TO SHORE. WATER WAS RUNNING ROUGH AND CAPSIZED THE BOAT. 2 OF THE 3 MADE IT TO SHORE.


BARDID: 2009-WV-0015
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:25:00
State: WV
NameOfBodyOfWater: SUMMERSVILLE LAKE
NearestCityTown: SUMMERSVILLE
County: NICHOLAS
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentCause3: Excessive Speed
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
INJURED WAS BEING PULLED ON A TUBE WHEN HIT A WAKE FROM ANOTHER VESSEL WHICH THREW HER OFF AND SHE HIT THE WATER HEAD FIRST.


BARDID: 2009-WV-0016
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:48:00
State: WV
NameOfBodyOfWater: KANAWHA RIVER
NearestCityTown: ST ALBANS
County: KANAWHA
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
SUBJECT WAS HAVING PROBLEMS GETTING THE BOAT LOADED ONTO THE TRAILER. HE JUMPED OFF BOAT TO TIE IT DOWN AND DID NOT COME BACK UP.

BOAT WAS NOT BEING OPERATED AT THE TIME.


BARDID: 2009-WV-0017
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:30:00
State: WV
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHEAT LAKE
NearestCityTown: MORGANTOWN
County: MONONGALIA
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
THE VESSELS APPROACHED EACH OTHER HEAD ON. VESSEL 2 TURNED STARBOARD TO AVOID THE COLLISION AT THE SAME TIME VESSEL 1 TURNED PORT. VESSEL 1 WAS TOWING A SKIER WHO WAS WEARING A PFD.


BARDID: 2009-WV-0019
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:49:00
State: WV
NameOfBodyOfWater: BLUESTONE RIVER
NearestCityTown: ELLISON
County: SUMMERS
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
SUBJECT WAS TUBING/FISHING WITH ANOTHER TUBER WHEN THEY SEPERATED. WHENIT WAS TIME TO LEAVE subject COULD NOT BE LOCATED AND ONLY FOUND HIS TUBE. BODY WAS RECOVERED THE NEXT DAY.


BARDID: 2009-WV-0020
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:33:00
State: WV
NameOfBodyOfWater: OHIO RIVER
NearestCityTown: WILLIAMSTOWN
County: WOOD
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS ANCHORED IN RIVER WITH LIGHTS ON. VESSEL 2 WAS CRUISING UPRIVER WITH LIGHTS ON AND DID NOT SEE VESSEL 1. STRUCK VESSEL 1 IN THE STERN AND KNOCK PASSENGER OF VESSEL 1 OFF INTO WATER. COLLISION OCCURED AFTER DARK


BARDID: 2009-WV-0021
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:20:00
State: WV
NameOfBodyOfWater: SUMMERSVILLE LAKE
NearestCityTown: SUMMERSVILLE
County: NICHOLAS
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: operator behavior
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Person Departed Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR CAME INTO THE MARINA AREA AND JUMPED OFF JET SKI HITTING HER NOSE ON THE VESSEL. SHE TRANSPORTED HERSELF TO HOSPITAL AND LATER LEFT.


BARDID: 2009-WV-0022
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:45:00
State: WV
NameOfBodyOfWater: OHIO RIVER
NearestCityTown: WILLIAMSTOWN
County: WOOD
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: Navigation Rules Violation
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL #1 AND #2 WERE CRUISING UPRIVER WITH VESSEL#2 ABOUT 30FT BEHIND. VESSEL #1 MADE A SHARP TURN AND WAS STRUCK ON THE PORT SIDE BY VESSEL #2


BARDID: 2009-WV-0023
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:48:00
State: WV
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHEAT LAKE
NearestCityTown: MORGANTOWN
County: MONONGALIA
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Person Struck by propeller
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR ATTEMPTED A "DONUT" TYPE TURN AND TURNED INTO THE TUBER. THE TUBER WAS PULLED INTO THE PROPELLER AND SEVERED HER FOOT.


BARDID: 2009-WV-0024
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:10:00
State: WV
NameOfBodyOfWater: OHIO RIVER
NearestCityTown: WEIRTON
County: HANCOCK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSELS #1 AND #2 WERE BOTH TRAVELING DOWNRIVER. VESSEL #1 LIGHTS WERE OPERATING, HOWEVER THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL #2 WAS STILL ATTEMPTING TO GET ON PLAIN AND DID NOT SEE THEM AND STRUCK THE STERN OF VESSL #1.


BARDID: 2009-WV-0026
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:52:00
State: WV
NameOfBodyOfWater: OHIO RIVER
NearestCityTown: PARKERSBURG
County: WOOD
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper Loading
AccidentCause2: Hazardous Waters
AccidentCause3: Weather
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL WAS HEADING UPRIVER IN ROUGH WATERS WHEN A WAVE STRUCK THE BOW OF THE BOAT CAUSING IT TO TAKE ON WATER AND CAPSIZE. HAD 7 ADULT PASSENGERS ONBOARD.


BARDID: 2009-WV-0030
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-09-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:30:00
State: WV
NameOfBodyOfWater: GAULEY RIVER
NearestCityTown: SUMMERSVILLE
County: NICHOLAS
WaterConditions: Very Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentCause2: Hazardous Waters
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
ALL SUBJECTS FELL OVERBOARD WHILE GOING THROUGH INSIGNIFICANT RAPID. SUBJECTS WERE PULLED ONTO OTHER RAFTS. DECEASED WAS PULLED ONTO RAFT PURPLE AND UNRESPONSIVE. CPR WAS ADMINISTERED AND HE WAS TRANSPORTED TO HOSPITAL WHERE HE WAS PRONOUNCED DEAD SHORTLY AFTERWARDS.


BARDID: 2009-WV-0031
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-09-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:48:00
State: WV
NameOfBodyOfWater: OHIO RIVER
NearestCityTown: BELLEVILLE
County: WOOD
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: Improper Lookout
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS TRAVELING DOWNSTREAM AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED WHEN IT STRUCK VESSEL 2 ON THE STARBOARD SIDE. VESSEL 2 WAS MOORED AT A DOCK.


BARDID: 2009-WV-0032
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-09-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: WV
NameOfBodyOfWater: NEW RIVER
NearestCityTown: GAULEY BRIDGE
County: FAYETTE
WaterConditions: Very Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM WAS KAYAKING WHEN THE KAYAK CAPSIZED. SHE SWAM OUT FROM THE BOAT BUT GOT CAUGHT IN THE ROUGH WATERS.


BARDID: 2009-WV-0033
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-10-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:01:00
State: WV
NameOfBodyOfWater: GAULEY RIVER
NearestCityTown: GAULEY BRIDGE
County: FAYETTE
WaterConditions: Very Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
RAFT 32 HIT A LARGE WAVE WASHING OUT 3 OF IT'S OCCUPANTS. THE OPERATOR OF BOAT #2 WAS ABLE TO RECOVER ONE OCCUPANT. RAFT #1 RECOVERED THE REMAINING TWO. AFTER RECOVERING THE OCCUPANTS THE RAFTS HAD FLOATED INTO A DANGEROUS AREA NOT USUALLY TRANVERSED. BOAT #1 WAS OVERLOADED BECAUSE OF THE EXTRA PASSENGERS AND THE VICTIM WAS WASHED OVERBOARD AGAIN AND PINNED UNDER BY BOAT #1.


BARDID: 2009-WV-0034
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-09-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:26:00
State: WV
NameOfBodyOfWater: GAULEY
NearestCityTown: SUMMERSVILLE
County: NICHOLAS
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
RAFT CAPSIZED IN WHITEWATER AND EXPELLED victim. victim WAS PULLED BACK INTO THE BOAT BUT WAS IN CARDIAC ARREST AND COULD NOT BE REVIVED.


BARDID: 2009-WV-0035
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-08-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: WV
NameOfBodyOfWater: SUMMERSVILLE LAKE
NearestCityTown: SUMMERSVILLE
County: NICHOLAS
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unforeseen water hazard
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
INJURED WAS ATTEMPTING TO BAREFOOT WATERSKI WHEN HE STRUCK A SUBMERGED OBJECT RESULTING IN A SEVERE LACERATION OF THE FOOT.

INVESTIGATOR FOUND OUT BY A THIRD PARTY. ALL INVOVLED LIVED IN PA AND IT TOOK AWHILE FOR THE INVESTIGATOR TO GET THE VERY BASIC INFORMATION.


BARDID: 2009-WV-0036
Date: 2009-08-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:15:00
State: WV
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHEAT LAKE
NearestCityTown: MORGANTOWN
County: MONONGALIA
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 HAD JUST FINISHED SKIING AND HAD PICKED UP HIS SKIER WHEN HE NOTICED ANOTHER BOAT APPROACHING. VESSEL 2 SWERVED AT THE LAST MOMENT BUT STUCK VESSEL 1 IN THE SIDE. VESSEL 2 LEFT THE SCENE. NO ONE GOT ANY INFORMATION.


BARDID: 2009-WY-0001
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-05-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:30:00
State: WY
NameOfBodyOfWater: FLAMING GORGE RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: GREEN RIVER
County: SWEETWATER
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Carbon monoxide exposure
MachineryFailure: NA
EquipmentFailure: NA
AccidentEvent1: Carbon Monoxide Exposure
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR WAS TROLLING WITH THE WIND, WHEN HE DECIDED TO CHECK ON PASSENGER 1.  PASSENGER 1 WAS SLEEPING IN THE CABIN PORTION OF THE BOAT.  PASSENGER 1 REPORTED NOT FEELING WELL THAT MORNING AND OPERATOR HAD BEEN CHECKING ON PASSENGER 1 THROUGHOUT THE MORNING.  PASSENGER 1 HAD MOVED FROM THE CABIN TO THE REAR OF THE BOAT TO REAL IN A FISH WHEN PASSENGER 1 BECAME VERY ILL, FELT LIKE VOMITING, AND THEN LOST CONSCIOUSNESS.  OPERATOR PICKED UP PASSENGER 1, PASSENGER 1 REGAINED CONSCIOUSNESS AND THEY WENT TO THE MARINA IMMEDIATELY.  THE MARINA PERSONNEL BELIEVED HER CONDITION WAS DUE TO CO EXPOSURE AND IMMEDIATELY ADMINISTERED AN OXYGEN MASK AND FIRST AID.  PASSENGER 1 WAS LATER FLOWN TO CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER IN SALT LAKE CITY, UT.


BARDID: 2009-WY-0002
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-05-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
State: WY
NameOfBodyOfWater: FLAMING GORGE RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: GREEN RIVER
County: SWEETWATER
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Carbon monoxide exposure
MachineryFailure: NA
EquipmentFailure: NA
AccidentEvent1: Carbon Monoxide Exposure
RedactedNarrative:
ON 5/17/09 ABOUT 10:00 A.M., OFFICER  WAS AT THE BUCKBOARD MARINA WHEN HE NOTICED A SITUATION ON THE DOCKS THAT WAS VERY SIMILAR TO THE ONE ON 5/16/09.  UPON INVESTIGATION, HE FOUND THAT THE OPERATOR OF THE BOAT (SAME  AS REPORT WY-2009-0001) HAD TAKEN THE SAME BOAT OUT WITH HIS FAMILY TO FISH.  PASSENGER 1 WAS RECEIVING FIRST AID FOR CO POISONING.  PASSENGER 1 WAS UNCONSCIOUS, UNRESPONSIVE, HAD A VERY LOW PULSE AND SLOW AND SHALLOW BREATHING.  911 HAD ALREADY BEEN CALLED.  PASSENGER 1 WAS LATER FLOWN TO CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER IN SALT LAKE CITY,UT.


BARDID: 2009-WY-0003
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-05-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
State: WY
NameOfBodyOfWater: ALCOVA RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: ALCOVA
County: NATRONA
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
ON MAY 16, 2009, OPERATOR/OWNER OF THE BOAT AND PASSENGERS (3) DEPARTED OKIE BEACH ON ALCOVA RESERVOIR AND HEADED TO SANDY BEACH.  ACCORDING TO WITNESSES, ALL FOUR OF THE INDIVIDUALS IN THE PARTY WERE COMSUMING ALCOHOL.  AFTER SPENDING TIME AT SANDY BEACH, THE OPERATOR/OWNER DECIDED TO TAKE THE GROUP TO FREMONT CANYON, WHERE THEY STOPPED AND TALKED WITH THE OCCUPANTS OF TWO OTHER BOATS.  PASSENGER 2 EXPRESSED CONCERN ABOUT THE WAY OPERATOR WAS OPERATING THE BOAT.  PASSENGER 2 WAS SCARED AND PUT ON A LIFE JACKET.  PASSENGER 1 CONVINCED OPERATOR/OWNER TO LET HIM DRIVE THE BOAT OUT OF THE CANYON.  OPERATOR/OWNER AGREED.  SHORTLY BEFORE 6:30 P.M., IMMEDIATELY BEFORE THE CRASH, PRIOR PASSENGER 1 AND NOW OPERATOR OF BOAT STATED PASSENGER (PREVIOUS OPERATOR AND OWNER OF BOAT) HAD TAKEN THE STEERING WHEEL AND HAD PUSHED THE THROTTLE FORWARD.  THE BOAT STRUCK THE EAST WALL OF FREMONT CANYON AT A 50-60 DEGREE ANGLE OF IMPACT.  MEASUREMENTS TAKEN AT THE SCENE OF DEBRIS FROM THE BOAT CONCLUDED THAT THE BOAT WAS TRAVELING A MINIMUM OF 26 MILES PER HOUR ON IMPACT.  PASSENGERS 2 AND 3 WERE EJECTECD OVERBOARD, WHILE OPERATOR AND PASSENGER 1 (PREVIOUS OPERATOR/OWNER) REMAINED IN THE BOAT.  ALL FOUR SUSTAINED SERIOUS INJURIES.  THE ENGINE REMAINED RUNNING AT FULL THROTTLE AFTER THE CRASH UNTIL OPERATOR COULD PULL THE THROTTLE BACK AND SHUT IT DOWN.  OPERATOR AND PASSENGERS WERE TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL.


BARDID: 2009-WY-0004
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-05-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:20:00
State: WY
NameOfBodyOfWater: KEYHOLE RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: PINE HAVEN
County: CROOK
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
ON MAY 24, 2009, OPERATORS 1 AND 2 WERE JUMPING THE WAKES OF A BOAT AND COLLIDED INTO EACH OTHER.  OPERATOR 2 SWERVED AROUND THE BOAT HITTING ITS WAKE, JUMPING IT AND COLLIDING WITH THE LEFT FRONT SIDE OF OPERATOR 1'S JET SKI.  OPERATOR 1 RECEIVED SOME ABRASIONS ON HIS LEFT SHIN AND LOWER LEG AND SOME BRUISING AND SWELLING ON HIS LEFT HAND.  BOTH OPERATORS WERE EJECTED OFF THEIR JET SKIS.  CARELESS OPERATION AND WAKE JUMPING OF BOTH JET SKIS LED TO THE COLLISION.  THE BOAT THAT WAS PARTIALLY INVOLVED SEEMED ONLY GUILTY OF CREATING WAKES.  BOTH JET SKI OPERATORS RECEIVED CITATIONS.  ONE FOR WAKE JUMPING AND THE OTHER FOR  RECKLESS OPERATION.


BARDID: 2009-WY-0005
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-06-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: WY
NameOfBodyOfWater: NORTH PLATTE RIVER
NearestCityTown: CASPER
County: NATRONA
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
THE WATERCRAFT WAS BEING OPERATED AS PART OF A TRAINING EXERCISE AT THE WHITEWATER PARK ON THE NORTH PLATTE RIVER IN CASPER, WYOMING.  WHILE TRAVELING DOWNSTREAM, THE WATERCRAFT BECAME AIRBORNE AFTER HITTING A SET OF RAPIDS.  WHEN THE WATERCRAFT LANDED, IT TURNED ABRUPTLY TO THE RIGHT (SOUTH), HEADING DIRECTLY TOWARD A BRIDGE PILING.  THE OPERATOR IMMEDIATELY TURNED LEFT TO AVOID THE BRIDGE PILING, BUT WAS UNABLE TO AVOID IMPACT.  THE STARBOARD SIDE OF THE BOAT STRUCK THE PILING RESULTING IN SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE HULL.


BARDID: 2009-WY-0006
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-05-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: WY
NameOfBodyOfWater: BIG HORN RIVER
NearestCityTown: GREYBULL
County: BIG HORN
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Hazardous Waters
AccidentCause3: Overloading
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Submerged Object
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS FLOATING DOWN THE BIG HORN RIVER.  THERE WAS A DEAD COW CAUGHT UP ON SOME BRANCHES BELOW THE BOAT RAMP AND THE OPERATOR OF THE VESSEL WANTED TO AVOID THE SMELL, SO HE ATTEMPTED TO CHANGE THEIR POSITION ON THE RIVER AND THE BOAT WAS SWEPT INTO A CUT TREE THAT WAS EITHER FLOATING OR HAD STUCK ON THE TIP OF AN ISLAND.  THE OCCUPANTS IN THE FRONT OF THE VESSEL WERE FORCED BACKWARDS AND THE VESSEL BEGAN FILLING WITH WATER ON THE STARBOARD SIDE NEAR THE STERN.  IT TOOK ONLY MOMENTS AND THE VESSEL THEN CAPSIZED AND ALL OCCUPANTS FELL OUT.  THE OPERATOR HELD ONTO THE TREE AND STAYED THERE UNTIL HE MADE IT TO THE ISLAND.  THREE OF THE PASSENGERS MADE THEIR WAY TO AN ISLAND.  ONE PASSENGER KEPT A HOLD OF THE BOAT UNTIL SHE MADE IT TO THE WEST SHORE OF THE RIVER DOWNSTREAM SOME DISTANCE.  THE LAST PASSENGER WAS SEEN ON HIS HANDS AND KNEES ALONG THE ISLAND SHORELINE, BUT THEN WAS SEEN AGAIN BOBBING IN THE WATER AND THEN DISAPPEARED DOWNSTREAM.  BODY HAS NOT BEEN FOUND.


BARDID: 2009-WY-0009
Date: 2009-06-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: WY
NameOfBodyOfWater: SNAKE RIVER
NearestCityTown: ALPINE
County: LINCOLN
WaterConditions: Very Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
AT APPROXIMATELY 1500 ON 6/26/2009, A GROUP OF 10 BOY SCOUTS AND LEADERS WERE NAVIGATING THE SNAKE RIVER CANYON IN WYOMING.  ALL WERE IN THE SAME INFLATABLE RAFT, AND WEARING LIFE JACKETS (PFD'S).  THE RAFT ENTERED "THREE OAR DEAL" A LARGE RECIRCULATING LEDGE FEATURE THAT APPEARS AT WATER LEVELS ABOUT APPX. 15,000 CFS.  WHILE IN THE FEATURE, TWO ADULT LEADERS WERE WASHED OUT OT THE RAFT.  ONE ADULT WAS ABLE TO SWIM AWAY FROM THE RECIRCULATING WATER, WHILE THE VICTIM WAS CAUGHT IN THE FEATURE.  THE VICTIM SURFACED MULTIPLE TIMES WHILE TRYING TO SWIM FREE.  AFTER MULTIPLE MINUTES STUCK IN THE FEATURE, THE VICTIM'S LIFE JACKET FLOATED FREE FROM HIS BODY.  THE VICTIM'S BODY FLOATED FREE OF THE FEATURE SOON AFTER.  HIS PARTY WAS ABLE TO RETRIEVE HIM AND GET HIM TO SHORE WHERE CPR WAS ATTEMPTED AFTER BEING IN THE WATER APPX. 5-10 MINUTES.  PASSING PARTIES SECURED THE VICTIM TO A CRAFT THAT CPR COULD BE PERFORMED ON, AND TRANSPORTED HIM TO AN AREA WHERE HE COULD BE MORE EASILY EXTRACTED TO THE HIGHWAY.  CREWS CONTINUED CPR WITH AN AUTOMATIC EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR (AED) UNTIL AN AMBULANCE ARRIVED.  THE VICTIM WAS PUT ON A BACKBOARD AND TAKEN UPHILL TO THE AMBULANCE.  THE VICTIM WAS PRONOUNCED DEAD AT ST. JOHN'S HOSPITAL AFTER TRANSPORT TO JACKSON, WYOMING.  NO ALCOHOL OR DRUG USE WAS SUSPECTED.

THIS REPORT IS PENDING.


BARDID: 2009-WY-0010
Date: 2009-06-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:00:00
State: WY
NameOfBodyOfWater: ALCOVA RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: ALCOVA
County: NATRONA
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: Navigation Rules Violation
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
ON JUNE 27, 2009, APPROXIMATELY 9:45 P.M., OPERATOR AND PASSENGER OF BOAT 1 WERE LEAVING SANDY BEACH.  AS THEY GOT TO THE MIDDLE OF THE LAKE, CRUISING SPEED AT 15 TO 20 MPH, BETWEEN GOOSE ISLAND AND OKIE BEACH, THE PASSENGER OF BOAT 1 LOOKED BACK AND SAW A BOAT COMING IN THEIR DIRECTION (BOAT 2) AT APPROXIMATELY 30 TO 40 MPH.  WHEN THE PASSENGER FIRST LOOKED BACK, THE BOAT WAS 200 YARDS AWAY.  THE PASSENGER KEPT WATCHING THE BOAT COMING CLOSER TOWARDS THEM.  WHEN HE REALIZED THE BOAT WASN'T SLOWING DOWN, THE PASSENGER TOLD THE OPERATOR TO "HIT IT".  THE OPERATOR OPENED THE THROTTLE ALL THE WAY AND HEARD THE BOAT COMING UP ON THEM ON THE RIGHT (SO HE THOUGHT?), SO HE TURNED HARD LEFT AND BOAT 2 TURNED HARD RIGHT?  RIGHT BEFORE THE COLLISION.  BOAT 2 NEVER SLOWED DOWN OR TURNED AROUND TO SEE WHAT HAD OCCURRED.  BOAT 1 CHECKED FOR HOLES AND DECIDED TO GO BACK TO SHORE JUST IN CASE THEY WERE TAKING IN WATER.


BARDID: 2009-WY-0013
Date: 2009-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
State: WY
NameOfBodyOfWater: SEMINOE RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: SINCLAIR
County: CARBON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Submerged Object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR PUT PWC IN WATER.  WAS CRUISING AT SLOW SPEED AND WARMING UP CRAFT WHEN OPEATOR HIT SOMETHING IN THE WATER.  OPERATOR HIT HIS HEAD AND DOESN'T REMEMBER ANYTHING AFTER THAT.  OPERATOR WAS FOUND BY FRIENDS.


BARDID: 2009-WY-0014
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-07-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:30:00
State: WY
NameOfBodyOfWater: GLENDO RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: GLENDO
County: PLATTE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Person Struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
THE OPERATOR OF BOAT #1 WAS PULLING A WATER SKIER.  AT THE END OF THE PULL, THE WATERSKIER WANTED TO BE PICKED UP.  THE OPERATOR OF THE BOAT TURNED OUT TOWARDS SHORE AND REALIZED HE WAS CLOSE TO SHORE.  HE THEN MADE A HARD RIGHT TURN BACK TOWARDS THE LAKE.  THE SKIER HAD LET LOOSE OF THE SKI ROPE AND WAS TURNING INTO THE LAKE.  THE BOAT AND THE SKIER MET AT THE TOP OF THE CIRCLE.  THE BOAT HIT THE SKIER AND THE SKIER WENT DOWN THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE BOAT AND WENT UNDER THE BACK OF THE BOAT.  THE OPERATOR OF THE BOAT PUT THE BOAT IN NEUTRAL.  THE SKIER HIT THE PEDO HANGING DOWN ON THE BACK BOTTOM OF THE BOAT.  THE PEDO WENT ACROSS HIS LOWER BACK AND GAVE THE SKIER ABRASIONS.  THE SKIER WAS TREATED AND RELEASED.


BARDID: 2009-WY-0015
Date: 2009-07-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
State: WY
NameOfBodyOfWater: BOYSEN RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: SHOSHONI
County: FREMONT
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
PWC #1 AND PWC #2 LEFT SHORE AT THE SAME TIME.  BOTH WERE REMAINING A PARALLEL COURSE WITH #2 SLIGHTLY AHEAD OF #1 ON THE LEFT.  #2 LET OFF THROTTLE AS IT APPROACHED A WAKE CREATED FROM A PASSING BOAT.  #1 SLOWED ALSO.  #2 APPARENTLY TURNED SLIGHTLY ON THE WAKE AND #1 MADE CONTACT WITH #2.  ALL FOUR OCCUPANTS ENDED UP IN THE WATER WHEN PWC'S CONTACTED EACH OTHER.  CUT-OFF LINES WERE IN USE ON BOTH BOATS WHEN THE BOATS SHUT DOWN.  THIS ALL HAPPENED WITHIN 30-60 SECONDS FROM LEAVING SHORE.


BARDID: 2009-WY-0017
Date: 2009-07-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:00:00
State: WY
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE DESMET
NearestCityTown: BUFFALO
County: JOHNSON
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Weather
OtherAccidentCause: unforeseen water hazard
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Submerged Object
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR LAUNCHED TO GO FISHING FROM BOAT DOCK BAY AT LAKE DESMET.  JUST AFTER PASSING ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE NO WAKE BUOY, THE BOAT STRUCK A SUBMERGED ROCK.  THE OPERATOR STOPPED THE MOTOR AND ROSE THE OUTBOARD DRIVE OUT OF THE WATER.  THE WIND AND WAVES BLEW THE BOAT DIRECTLY TO THE SHORE (ONLY ABOUT 25 TO 30 FEET AWAY).  THERE THE BOAT WAS GROUNDED.  IT TOOK THE OPERATOR MOST OF THE DAY TO GET SOMEONE TO HELP.  THE WIND AND THE WAVES ROCKED THE BOAT BACK AND FORTH CAUSING A FAIR AMOUNT OF DAMAGE TO THE UNDERSIDE OF THE BOAT.


BARDID: 2009-WY-0018
Date: 2009-08-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
State: WY
NameOfBodyOfWater: UPPER SUNSHINE RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: MEETEETSE
County: PARK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper Loading
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR AND PASSENGER WERE FISHING.  PASSENGER WAS IN THE BOW OF THE BOAT.  OPERATOR STARTED TO MAKE A SLOW LEFT HAND TURN WHEN PASSENGER SUDDENLY STOOD UP AS IF TO GET SOMETHING AND IN DOING SO, TRANSFERRED HIS WEIGHT TO THE LEFT SIDE OF THE BOAT.  THE OPERATOR WAS ALSO SITTING ON THE LEFT.  WITH ALL THE WEIGHT ON THE LEFT SIDE, WATER CAME IN OVER THE STERN AND CAPSIZED THE BOAT.  OPERATOR STAYED WITH THE BOAT.  PASSENGER TRIED TO SWIM TO SHORE, BUT WAS UNABLE TO MAKE IT AND WENT UNDER.


BARDID: 2009-WY-0019
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-07-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
State: WY
NameOfBodyOfWater: NORTH PLATTE RIVER
NearestCityTown: GUERNSEY
County: PLATTE
WaterConditions: Very Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
OtherAccidentEvent: sinking
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR AND PASSENGERS LAUNCHED THE BOAT AT WENDOVER CANYON ON THE NORTH PLATTE RIVER AND TRAVELLED UPSTREAM.  THEY HAD PROBLEMS IN ONE OF THE RAPIDS AND THE FRONT OF THE BOAT TOOK A WAVE THAT CAUSED THE BOAT TO FLIP OVER.  OPERATOR FLOATED WITH THE CAPSIZED BOAT FOR A SHORT DISTANCE.  ALL OCCUPANTS SWAM TO SHORE AND WALKED BACK TO WENDOVER ON THE RAILROAD TRACKS ADJACANT TO THE RIVER.  THE BOAT SANK AND HAS NOT BEEN FOUND.


BARDID: 2009-WY-0020
Date: 2009-08-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:30:00
State: WY
NameOfBodyOfWater: BOYSEN RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: SHOSHONI
County: FREMONT
WaterConditions: Very Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous Waters
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent3: capsizing
RedactedNarrative:
ON AUGUST 2, 2009, AT APPROXIMATELY 7:00 P.M., THE PONTOON BOAT WITH OPERATOR AND OCCUPANTS ON BOARD LEFT THE MARINA AND WENT STRAIGHT TO THE DAM.  ONCE IN THE CANYON BY THE DAM, THEY FISHED FOR A SHORT TIME AND NOTICED THE WEATHER WAS DETERIORATING AND DECIDED TO HEAD SOUTH, BACK TO FREMONT BAY.  WHEN THEY REACHED THE CENTER OF THE RESEROVIR, LOCATED BETWEEN THE SISTER ISLANDS AND TOUGH CREEK POINT, THE WIND BECAME STRONG AND THE WAVES BECAME ENORMOUS.  WAVE HEIGHTS WERE ESTIMATED TO BE 8-9 FOOT IN HEIGHT.  THE BOAT WENT UP A LARGE SWELL, DOWN INTO THE TROUGH OF THE WAVE AND WHEN THE BOW ROSE INTO THE NEXT WAVE, IT PENETRATED THE WAVE AND WATER FILLED THE TOP DECK.  THE WEIGHT OF THE WATER KEPT THE BOW SUBMEREGED AND THE BOAT LISTED TO THE STARBOARD SIDE.  ONE OF THE OCCUPANTS WAS WASHED OVER THE BOW AND ANOTHER OCCUPANT EITHER JUMPED OR FELL OVERBOARD.  THE BOAT EVENTUALLY RIGHTED ITSELF AND MOST OF THE WATER LEFT THE DECK.  ONE OF THE OCCUPANTS ON BOARD RETRIEVED HIS CELL PHONE AND CALLED 911 FOR HELP.  THE EFFECTS OF THE WIND ON THE BOAT CAUSED IT TO TRAVEL SOUTH AT A SPEED THAT PUT DISTANCE BETWEEN IT AND THE TWO PEOPLE IN THE WATER AT AN EVER INCREASING RATE.  THEY WERE ABLE TO KEEP TRACK OF THE PEOPLE IN THE WATER FOR A WHILE, BUT EVENTUALLY LOST SIGHT OF THEM.  APPROXIMATELY ONE HOUR LATER, THE BOAT FROM THE MARINA LOCATED THE PONTOON BOAT AND THE OCCUPANTS.  THE MARINA BOAT SEARCHED FOR THE TWO PEOPLE IN THE WATER FOR AN HOUR, LOCATING ONE PERSON, AND RETRIEVED HIM FROM THE WATER.  THEY EVENTUALLY FOUND THE OTHER PERSON.  HE HAD DROWNED.


BARDID: 2009-WY-0021
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2009-07-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:40:00
State: WY
NameOfBodyOfWater: JACKSON LAKE
NearestCityTown: GRAND TETON NAT'L PARK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL #1 LEFT COLTER BAY HARBOR.  OPERATOR ENGAGED THE THROTTLE AND FAILED TO SEE VESSEL #2 (CANOE) WITH TWO OCCUPANTS.  OCCUPANTS OF VESSEL #2 WAVED  _?_   AT  VESSEL #1 AND THEN JUMPED INTO THE LAKE AND THEN VESSEL #1 COLLIDED WITH VESSEL #2. 

NOT SURE AT THIS TIME WHO FILLED OUT THIS NATIONAL PARK SERVICE BOATING ACCIDENT REPORT.  THE REPORT WAS FAXED TO THE WYOMING GAME AND FISH DEPT.  HARD TO READ AND A LOT OF INFORMATION IS LEFT OUT.  THIS REPORT IS PENDING.


BARDID: 2009-WY-1000
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2009-06-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
State: WY
NameOfBodyOfWater: Jackson Lake
NearestCityTown: Moran
County: Teton
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: none
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: People on Gunwale, Bow, or Transom
AccidentCause2: other
OtherAccidentCause: Carelessness
MachineryFailure: na
EquipmentFailure: na
AccidentEvent1: Carbon Monoxide Exposure
RedactedNarrative:
911 call was received around 1634 regarding a medical emergency.  

Two victims succumbed to carbon monoxide poisoning while sitting on the back of a boat and became unconscious.  The victims slumped over while being towed.  Their carboxyhemoglobin levels were 17.8% and 16.5% at 18:30.

Operator was sited to 36 CFR 3.8(b)(7) operation of a vessel while allowing passengers to sit/hold onto the swim platform and 36 CFR 3.12(c)(3) verbal warning for towing person without life jacket.  Operator also failed four requirements- no vessel registration on board, no PFDS readily accessible, no Type IV readily accessible, and not having required lighting since the anchor light wasn’t functioning.

Operator had reported to have 3 beers during the day.  While he passed the three SFSTs, he blew a 0.006% at 16:30.


BARDID: AK-2010-0010
Date: 2010-06-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:32:00
State: AK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Cook Inlet
NearestCityTown: Eagle River
County: Anchorage
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
On 06/30/2010 at approximately 0732 hours, Alaska State Troopers were notified by the Anchorage Fire Department that operator, age 47, of Anchorage had called 911 for assistance due to his boat sinking in Cook Inlet and that he was currently attempting to swim to shore near the Peters Creek Drainage. The Anchorage Fire Department launched a boat to attempt a rescue; however, prior to making contact with operator, a subject,age 63, of Petersburg, flying a Helicopter rescued operator and transported him to Providence Hospital in Anchorage where he was reported to be in stable condition.


BARDID: AK-2010-0011
Date: 2010-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:23:00
State: AK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Finger Lake
NearestCityTown: Wasilla
County: Matanuska-Susitna Borough
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentCause2: IMPROPER LOADING
AccidentCause3: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/3/10 at approximately 0123 hours MATCOM received a report of boat overturned in Finger Lake. It was reported two of its occupants were trying to get to shore and the third occupant was underwater. Two of the occupants made it out of the water and safely to shore with the help of bystanders; the third occupant that was unaccounted for was identified as 29 years old. AST (Alaska State Troopers) and AWT (Alaska Wildlife Troopers) responded to the scene; AWT had a boat and started searching immediately upon arrival.  The Mat-Su Borough Dive Team responded to the scene and searched along with AWT. Due to limited underwater visibility Mat-Su Borough divers suspended search efforts at 0400 hours and planned to resume searching at approximately 0800 hours. Mat-Su Borough Divers found the body 20 yards from the shore at 11:35 a.m. on 7/3/2010.


BARDID: AK-2010-0012
Date: 2010-07-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:15:00
State: AK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Johnson Lake
NearestCityTown: Kasilof
County: Kenai Peninsula Borough
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Alaska State Troopers say two Anchorage men are dead after their canoe overturned at about 2:15 p.m. Saturday while they were fishing in Johnson Lake on the Kenai Peninsula.

Victims, both 35, had been camping in the area. They'd paddled about 90 feet from the shore of the popular trout-fishing lake when they capsized.

They were not wearing life preservers, but had them in the canoe.

A 13-year-old boy fishing along the bank looked up to see the accident and dialed 911, according to Trooper. 

One man, who couldn't swim, immediately disappeared under the water. The other went under after a few moments. 

Neither man in the plastic, 15.5-foot canoe was wearing a life jacket.

The lake, stocked with trout by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, is south of Kasilof off the Sterling Highway. Victims planned to meet friends there from Anchorage.

The bodies have been recovered and will be sent to the medical examiner for autopsy. 

The canoe overturned in an area where the lake is 10 or more feet deep, troopers estimated.

The deaths came on a busy recreational weekend at one of the state's older recreational areas.


BARDID: AK-2010-0014
Date: 2010-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 04:30:00
State: AK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Annette Bay
NearestCityTown: Ketchikan
County: Ketchikan Gateway Borough
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
A 47-foot pleasure boat grounded off of Annette Bay south of Ketchikan on Sunday, July 11, 2010. It grounded during low tide leaving several holes in the boat and leaking about 400 gallons of fuel. Two people aboard escaped safely. A commercial salvage company is working to patch the holes and stop the leaking fuel. Response crews attempted to re-float the vessel at high tide, but were unable to. A salvage plan is in the works by the owner and the salvage company. 

According to the accident report sent in by the owner, he didn't take the tidal drop and movement of the boat towards the rocks into adequate consideration.


BARDID: AK-2010-0016
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-07-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:50:00
State: AK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Kachemak Bay
NearestCityTown: Homer, AK
County: Kenai Peninsula Borough
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
Five people, including two children, aboard a burning boat in Kachemak Bay were rescued Thursday morning by a nearby vessel that responded to a call for aid.

The rescue vessel, the Happy Hooker, was on the scene of the fire within minutes and took on board the five and transported them to Homer, where they arrived shortly after noon. Nobody was injured in the incident, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. 

Someone on the 36-foot pleasure craft Snake River Red put out a distress call around 10:50 a.m.

The Coast Guard received a report of a vessel on fire between MacDonald Spit and Seldovia.

Within five minutes, a nearby boat, the Happy Hooker, was on the scene about 13 miles west of Homer, according to the Coast Guard. The agency identified the people on board as three adults and two children.

The Snake River Red was still burning when the Good Samaritans left to take the people back. It burned to the water line. 

Coast Guard officials didn't know if the Snake River Red had a life raft. Some 150 gallons of diesel were on board. No pollution has been reported. 

Officials didn't know what caused the fire.


BARDID: AK-2010-0017
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
State: AK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Kuskokwim River
NearestCityTown: Kalskag
County: Bethel Census Area
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: SINKING
RedactedNarrative:
On 7-24-10 at approximately 1730 hours the Alaska State Troopers in McGrath received a report of a missing boater who was traveling from Aniak to Kalskag on the Kuskokwim River. Investigation revealed that victim, age 24, and a second adult male were traveling down river in a small open boat. The boat they were in took on water and sank, one subject was able to make it to shore and later located unharmed. A search of the area is continuing for the second man.

As of 11 a.m. on 7-26, the search for the victim, 22, who is missing in the Kuskokwim River, has turned into a body  recovery effort. Investigation reveals victim never made it to shore after the boat - a 10-foot metal skiff with 15 horsepower prop - he and 24-year-old other occupant were using to travel from Aniak to Kalskag took on water and sank on 7/24. one occupant managed to swim to shore and was picked up by passing boater. Since then, about 20-25 people including volunteers from Kalskag, combed both shores and the river about 15 miles upriver from Kalskag in an effort to find victim. Search and Rescue volunteers from Bethel have been active in the search to find victim. 
Alaska State Troopers and Alaska Wildlife Troopers conducted both river and aerial searches using a riverboat from Aniak, the AST Caravan from Bethel, a 182 Cessna and AWT Supercub from McGrath. At this time, the body recovery efforts have been turned over to local volunteers. Neither occupant were reportedly wearing life jackets when the boat sank on Saturday. A life jacket and a float coat were found with the boat.


BARDID: AK-2010-0018
Date: 2010-07-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:30:00
State: AK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Eek River
NearestCityTown: Tuntutuliak
County: Bethel Census Area
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
On 7-26-10, at about 0830 hours, Alaska State Troopers from Bethel started search and rescue efforts for victim, age 33.  victim had departed Bethel on 7-25-10, at about 2000 hours, on a 24 foot boat.  victim's boat was found adrift near Helmick Point with no signs of victim.  Searchers from the villages of Napakiak and Tuntutuliak are currently searching the shoreline along the Eek River. Alaska State Troopers also have aircraft assisting in the search. On 8-1610 Alaska State Troopers entered victim in NCIC as a missing person.


BARDID: AK-2010-0020
Date: 2010-08-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:44:00
State: AK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Six Mile Creek
NearestCityTown: Girdwood
County: Anchorage Borough
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 8-1-10, at 1544 hours, a Trooper from Girdwood contacted a rafting party of nine people near mile 58 Seward Highway, Six Mile Creek, as they appeared to be ill-prepared for the class IV whitewater they were about to experience in the canyon. The private party decided to continue their trip down river where they immediately rammed the rock wall deflating half their raft.  The raft entered the canyon where the Trooper had staged with Chugach Outdoor Center (COC), and witnessed the raft flip upside down, ejecting their occupants. The subjects were wearing poor quality life preservers, with t-shirts and shorts.  No helmets or dry suits were utilized.  Chugach Outdoor Center, who happened to be operating in the area with clients, brought two subjects to shore minutes later then raced down stream in their rafts attempting to rescue the other subjects.  A span of 1.5 miles of river was needed for the entire rescue and in the end everyone was recovered.  Helo 3 was initially dispatched but later called off after everyone was located. The raft contained a 12 and 13 year old boy, five men, and two women. One of the women, 19 yoa person from out of state, was flown
via LifeMed  to Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage for a head injury.  The other subjects received minor injuries but denied medical treatment.


BARDID: AK-2010-0021
Date: 2010-08-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:28:00
State: AK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Iggluk River
NearestCityTown: Kipnuk
County: Bethel Census Area
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Sharp Turn
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Two young children drowned near Kipnuk this weekend when their family's boat flipped on a berry-picking trip, according to Alaska State Troopers. 

Troopers say 2-year-old and her uncle, 6-year-old, died after they fell into the Kipnuk River about 9:30 p.m. Saturday. 

The children had been on a berry-picking outing with family members at the time of the accident, troopers spokeswoman said. Eight people were in the 18-foot Lund skiff when it hit the bank and flipped, dumping everyone into the river, which was less than 20 feet wide at the spot, she said. 

Everyone but the two children got out unharmed. Kipnuk search-and-rescue volunteer teams pulled the children's bodies from the water.

There were no life jackets in the boat, spokesperson said.

USCG: per discussion with AK DNR Office of Boating Safety, time of accident is unknown but is likely between 9:30 and 10:30.


BARDID: AK-2010-0022
Date: 2010-08-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 04:10:00
State: AK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Meade River
NearestCityTown: Barrow
County: North Slope Borough
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentCause3: SHARP TURN
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On August 7, 2010, at about 4:10am, the North Slope Borough Police Department was notified of an ongoing search and rescue effort to locate two missing males, overdue from a boating trip along the Meade river. An effort had already been launched by the North Slope Borough Search and Rescue Department and Atqasuk Volunteer Search and Rescue to locate a 22 year old and a 13 year old. 

At about 8:11am, the 22-year old was found deceased in the Meade River. An effort continued to locate the 13-year old. At about 10:02am, the 13-year old  was found deceased in the Meade River approximately 100 yards from the boat ramp. The suspected cause of death for both parties was drowning. Neigher party was wearing a life vest.

A preliminary investigation determined the boat was taken into the water for testing and during that testing the propeller was fouled with a cable, ripping a control mechanism from the boat. During these events, it is suspected both parties unexpectedly ended up in the water of the Meade River. No foul play is suspected, and the bodies are being sent to the State of Alaska Medical Examiner's Office for autopsy. A full investigation into the circumstances resulting in the death of the two North Slope residents is ongoing.


BARDID: AK-2010-0023
Date: 2010-08-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:43:00
State: AK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Little Susitna River
NearestCityTown: Houston
County: Matanuska-Susitna Borough
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentCause3: Restricted Vision
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/9/2010, approximately 1843 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a to a reported boat collision involving injuries along the Little Susitna River approximately 2 miles down river from the boat launch at the end of Loujon Street in Houston.  Investigation revealed a green 2002 19 foot long aluminum outboard water craft, operated by operator2, age 28, was traveling one direction on the Little Sue river when an oncoming vessel, a silver 16 foot long aluminum outboard water craft, operated by V1 operator, age 49, collided in a T-Bone style collision in the river.  One passenger of V1, 28 yoa, was thrown into the first vessel, suffering significant injuries.  Victim was transported to MSRMC by EMS and later transported to Anchorage for treatment of injuries.  All parties reported wearing a PFD (Personal Flotation Device) at the time of the incident and alcohol is not being considered as a factor at this time.  The investigation is still ongoing.


BARDID: AK-2010-0026
Date: 2010-09-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
State: AK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Big Lake
NearestCityTown: Wasilla
County: Matanuska-Susitna Borough
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 and V2 (both personal watercraft) were cruising on Big Lake. V2's motor quit and was drifting, V1's passenger  fell off the back of the vessel and drifted into V2 causing damage to both watercraft. There were no injuries.


BARDID: AK-2010-0028
Date: 2010-09-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:45:00
State: AK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Nenana River
NearestCityTown: Nenana
County: Yukon-Koyukuk
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentCause2: SHARP TURN
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was travelling downstream under power on the righthand side of the river making a righthand turn to follow the bend in the river. The other boat was travelling upstream. The boats were head on when operator saw the other boat. He made a sharp righthand turn (relative to his boat) towards the near river bank. The other boat made a sharp lefthand turn (relative to his boat) towards the same bank. Both boats collided nearly broadside. operator's boat (#1) ended up on the near bank facing downstream. The other boat (#2) ended up in shallow water near the bank, also facing downstream.


BARDID: AK-2010-0031
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-09-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:15:00
State: AK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Tanana River
NearestCityTown: Fairbanks
County: Fairbanks
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: SHARP TURN
AccidentCause3: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 9/5/10 at 1715 hours, the Alaska Wildlife Troopers received a report of a boat collision on the Tanana River. Vessel 1 was turning onto the confluence of the Chena River when Vessel 2 approached intending to turn onto the Tanana River. V1 turned to the right to avoid a collision but V2 swirved to the left in its own attempt to avoid a collision . V2 struck the stern of V1 causing substantial damage to the bow of the aluminum vessel. V2 received only minor scrapes. There were no injuries and everyone involved was wearing a life jacket.


BARDID: AK-2010-0032
Date: 2010-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:24:00
State: AK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Kenai Lake
NearestCityTown: Cooper Landing
County: Kenai Peninsula
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentCause2: OVERLOADING
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: SINKING
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/5/10, at 1324 hours, Troopers received a 911 call that a boat with 6 people on board had sunk in Kenai Lake.  The caller reported that all of the occupants had made it to shore and were wet and cold.  One of the occupants had sustained non life threatening injuries.  An investigation showed that the 6 people and camping gear had been on a 14 
foot boat in heavy swells.  Life jackets were available but the passengers did not wear them.  Alaska State Troopers, Alaska Wildlife Troopers and Cooper Landing EMS medics responded and retrieved the party.


BARDID: AK-2010-0033
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-12-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:11:00
State: AK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Frederick Sound
NearestCityTown: Kake
County: Juneau
WaterConditions: Very Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Equipment Failure
AccidentCause2: HAZARDOUS WATERS
AccidentCause3: Weather
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: SINKING
RedactedNarrative:
On December 18, 2010 the United States Coast Guard received a distress call from the captain of the Playmate stating they were taking on water. When the USCG arrived on scene the Playmate was 3/4 submerged. There were three people in a small inflatable dinghy and two people in the water, all five individuals were wearing survival suits and were successfully recovered. The Playmate was lost.


BARDID: AK-2011-0002
Date: 2011-05-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: AK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Stikine Strait
NearestCityTown: Wrangell
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Wrangell fire department located 58YOM in the water IVO an overturned 12' skiff off Kadin Island, 3.5NM north of Wrangell today.  The fire department transported the man to EMS in Wrangell, where he was pronounced deceased at 1935U.  The fire department flew into the area in response to a report of a dog on the beach, it appears the dog belonged to the deceased man.


BARDID: AK-2011-0003
Date: 2011-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:21:00
State: AK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Olnes Pond
NearestCityTown: Fairbanks
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
On 05-28-11 at approximately 1821 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report that a male fell out of a canoe and into the water at Olnes Pond.  The male sank under water without resurfacing.  AST, Steese Volunteer Fire Department EMS and Fort Wainwright Emergency Services Rescue Dive Team responded to the scene.  AST Helo 2 arrived on scene to assist in the search.  The dive team recovered the body.  Victim was pronounced deceased at the scene.  Victim was in the water for over 2 hours before his body was located and recovered.  None of the males had personal flotation devices on board at the time of the incident.  AST investigation revealed that Victim was intoxicated when the canoe he was in overturned.  Victim drowned when he attempted to swim to shore.  Two other males in the canoe were able to swim safely back to shore without injury.


BARDID: AK-2011-0004
Date: 2011-06-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:30:00
State: AK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Tustumena Lake
NearestCityTown: Soldotna
County: Kenai Peninsula
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: SINKING
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
A Kenai father, two teenage daughters and two friends set off on June 3, 2011 by boat for a weekend at a public use cabin on the north shore of Tustumena Lake. The weather turned wicked. The 18-foot aluminum skiff swamped and sank. Everyone went into the frigid, glacier-fed lake, with water temperatures in the low 40s. The man and the girls wore life vests, but even that precaution wasn't enough to save them all. The father,  and one of his daughter's friends didn't make it. The other three girls, two sisters and friend, survived by swimming an estimated two miles to shore, then walking for hours to another public cabin where they awaited help, according to Alaska State Troopers.


BARDID: AK-2011-0005
Date: 2011-06-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:00:00
State: AK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Gastineau Channel
NearestCityTown: Juneau
WaterConditions: UNKNOWN
Wind: UNKNOWN
Visibility: UNKN
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Failure to vent
AccidentEvent1: Carbon Monoxide Exposure
RedactedNarrative:
Foul play not suspected in deaths of 2 people found aboard boat docked in Juneau harbor dailyjournal.com (06-08-11) Juneau police do not suspect foul play in the deaths of a couple whose bodies were found aboard a boat docked at Aurora Harbor Wed. (06-08).  Police say carbon monoxide poisoning is the possible cause for their deaths, according to an initial investigation. 


BARDID: AK-2011-0006
Date: 2011-06-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:30:00
State: AK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Okstukuk Lake
NearestCityTown: Dillingham
WaterConditions: UNKNOWN
Wind: UNKNOWN
Visibility: UNKN
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
On June 9, Ekwok residents traveled to a cabin on Okstukuk Lake, about 35 miles north of Dillingham. Operator left the cabin by boat shortly before midnight and failed to return. The next morning, Other person found Operator’s empty boat on the lake’s east shore, partially submerged and out of gas.

After Other person returned to Ekwok to call for help, troopers initiated a search of the lake June 11 along with searchers from Ekwok and Dillingham and search dogs from Anchorage. The ground search was suspended June 17, but troopers continued the search by air for several more days.

Troopers found a body believed to be Operator’s in the lake at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday. The body has been sent to the state medical examiner’s office for an autopsy.

Alcohol is believed to be a factor in the incident, and Operator’s next of kin have been notified.


BARDID: AK-2011-0007
Date: 2011-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:00:00
State: AK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Harding Lake
NearestCityTown: Fairbanks
County: Fairbanks North Star
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/4/11 at about 0400 hours, Alaska State Troopers was notified of a missing person at Harding Lake south of Fairbanks.  victim got on jet ski at about 0100 hours and went for a ride on the lake. When his friends went to look for him, they could not find him, but they did find the jet ski adrift near the far shoreline. Operator was reportedly not wearing a life jacket. There were high winds on the lake at the time. A search of the shoreline by boat has been conducted, and a grid search of the lake by boat is currently under way.  A dive team from the Fort Wainwright Fire Department has 10-12 divers in the water. Six PAWS search and rescue dogs with four handlers are also involved in the search. Alcohol is involved. And Alaska Wildlife Trooper is flying overhead in a Super Cub. AWT and Coast Guard Auxiliary boats are also involved in the search of the lake.


BARDID: AK-2011-0009
Date: 2011-05-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
State: AK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Gulf of Alaska
NearestCityTown: Kodiak
WaterConditions: Very Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentCause2: MACHINERY FAILURE
AccidentCause3: Weather
MachineryFailure: Electrical
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
A Coast Guard helicopter plucked five people off a life raft as their pleasure boat sank about 85 miles north of Kodiak Island. The Coast Guard says the five people, all from Anchorage, had donned survival suits.  The agency took a mayday call by VHF radio late Sunday morning from the 60-foot Nordic Mistress.   A helicopter crew from Kodiak launched at 11:50 a.m. and the Coast Guard diverted a HC-130 Hercules airplane to help search for the vessel.  After a 45-minute flight, the helicopter reached the sinking vessel, which was partially submerged.  Five people from the boat were in the life raft, surrounded by debris.  The Coast Guard says the life raft was bobbing in 6-foot seas with winds blowing at 15 mph.


BARDID: AK-2011-0011
Date: 2011-07-06 00:00:00
State: AK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Port Frederick at Icy Strait
NearestCityTown: Hoonah
County: Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: natural phenomenon
AccidentEvent1: Other
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
AccidentEvent3: SINKING
OtherAccidentEvent: struck by fish
RedactedNarrative:
A breaching humpback whale smashed up into boat just off Hoonah earlier this month, breaking the fiberglass hull and sinking it within five minutes.

“It hit us directly underneath, bending the keel over, and started a huge leak,” said Operator, 52.

“The boat went down fairly quick,” he said.

Operator said that they’d been watching whales bubble-net feeding on July 6, but were making sure not to get too close and enjoying the flat calm water.

A lone whale that broke away from the group and began breaching nearby struck the 34-foot sloop. The impact lifted the vessel as much as 4 feet up and pushed it as much as 10 feet sideways, crunching fiberglass.

The whale initially appeared stunned, but was seen continuing to breach for the next couple of hours, he said.

Operator and his wife had time to don life-jackets but not survival suits. They did have time to get off a mayday call that was picked up by the U.S. Coast Guard in Juneau.

As Operator and Wife floated at the mouth of Port Frederick at Icy Strait, the Coast Guard sent out an urgent notice to mariners.

There weren’t any other boats in sight when they went down, Operator said, but a Good Samaritan vessel, the Blue Heaven, heard the Coast Guard alert and responded.

It found them clinging to a crate that had floated free from the vessel and quickly pulled them from the water.

It’s a good thing the rescuers were able to get there quickly, said Coast Guard Petty Officer.

“Exposure time in the water is critical,” she said.

The Blue Heaven, a charter boat, took the couple into Hoonah.

“The people in Hoonah were great, they helped us with getting dried out,” Operator said.

The name of Operator’s boat: Ishmael.

Operator said they didn’t chose the name, it was on the boat when they bought it. “It’s bad luck to change a name,” he said.

Despite the unluckiness of being hit by a whale, Operator said he and wife consider themselves lucky that a combination of other factors went their way and led to their rescue.

“We lost our boat but we have our lives,” he said.

In the literary classic “Moby Dick,” from which the name “Ishmael” comes, it is the name of the narrator, not the whale.

A scene in the book in which a sperm whale attacks a whaling ship is based on a true, but extremely rare, episode.

Operator said he doubts the whale knew the sailboat was there.

“Humpbacks have always been real peaceful, graceful creatures,” he said.

“If you are out on the water a lot that sort of thing can happen,” he said.

Operator said he was interviewed by NOAA, which wanted to make sure they hadn’t been chasing whales, and environmental officials who wanted to know how much fuel was on board. There were about a dozen gallons of fuel on board, not enough to try to recover, and the wreckage sunk in deep water.

Operator and Wife had spent the last four summers touring the inside passage on the Ishmael, which they left in Hoonah over the winter. They’d just finished a five-week dry-dock overhaul, and were taking it out on a sea trial when they got hit.


BARDID: AK-2011-0012
Date: 2011-07-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:28:00
State: AK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Prince William Sound
NearestCityTown: Whittier
County: Valdez-Cordova Census Area
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Boat operator was transitting from Iay Bay to Plieades Island, a familiar course. He veered off course due to an approaching vessel coming ahead from the north. As he approached the destination, he saw the bottom coming up fast. He cut power and put boat into neutral. Started to adjust finder setting from 1500 ft depts to get clearer reading. Within 10 seconds he hit a rock. Both props, rutters, shafts were damaged. The Coast Guard Cutter Long Island assisted him back to Valdez for repairs.


BARDID: AK-2011-0013
Date: 2011-07-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 05:40:00
State: AK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Kenai River
NearestCityTown: Soldotna
County: Kenai Peninsula
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: EXCESSIVE SPEED
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Account From Vessel #1:
Vessel #1 was back trolling (holding position in the river) on the lower portion of Honeymoon Cove on the Kenai River, just upstream from The Pillars Boat Luanch. Four lines were in the water fishing when the Operator of Vessel #2 was traveling at a high rate of speed with an obvious lack of visibility. Operator of Vessel #1 took immediate evasive action to avoid a head-on collision with Vessel #2. Vessel #1 accelerated and turned in the port direction and took the impact on the starboard bow causing damage to the starboard side of the boat. During the incident, 1 passenger located near the bow of Vessel #1 went overboard to avoid being directly struck by Vessel #2, as impact was inevitable. Immediately following the impact the operator of Vessel #1 went into rescue mode to retrieve the man in the water. Upon reaching the victim the remaining passengers were unable to get the victim back into the boat due to river current and the increased weight of the victim. The operator of Vessel #1 was forced to beach his vessel at the nearest point to save the passenger. Vessel #1 went ashore hard during the rescue causing additional boat/motor damage. 

Account From Vessel #2:
Operator of Vessel #2 was driving down river and had just passed a slough where multiple boats were back trolling for kings. He thought the coast was clear to re-adjust the weight in the boat so he started to slow down. He had come to almost a complete stop when he saw Vessel #1 back trolling in front of him and he tried to turn to avoid the boat. He sideswiped the boat and caused scratches to the right of Vessel #2 and scratches to the right side of Vessel #1. One person from Vessel #1 jumped overboard and was pulled out of the water quickly. Other than the damage to the boats, the man who jumped overboard had his iPhone damaged.


BARDID: AK-2011-0014
Date: 2011-08-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:44:00
State: AK
NameOfBodyOfWater: McHenry Inlet
NearestCityTown: Thorne Bay
County: Prince of Whales-Outer Ketchik
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Restricted Vision
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
AccidentEvent3: SINKING
RedactedNarrative:
The USCG rescued 2 men from a pleasure boat before it sank 54 mi. NW of Ketchikan. A helicopter crew hoisted the men off the Jessie B, which hit a rock in McHenry Inlet on Thur. morning (08-11). They were taken to meet friends at Thorne Bay. No injuries were reported. The men were able to shut off the fuel valves before the Jessie B sank. There were 380 gal. of diesel fuel on board. The CG helicopter crew reported a light sheen near the vessel. The CG is investigating the sinking.


BARDID: AK-2011-0015
Date: 2011-08-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:00:00
State: AK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Togiak Bay
NearestCityTown: Togiak
County: Dillingham
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: MACHINERY FAILURE
AccidentCause3: People on Gunwale, Bow, or Transom
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: CAPSIZING
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/17/2011 at 0800 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a call
from the Togiak Police Department advising they had utilized the Togiak Search & Rescue team after they received a report that victim had fallen into the Togiak Bay after his boat capsized due to
his boat taking on water and stalling his motor at approximately 0700 hours.  There were three other passengers. Three search boats were being utilized in the area where victim was last seen.  An aircraft also searched the immediate area.  At approximately 1330 hours, the body of victim was located approximately 2 miles offshore in front of the Village.   The State Medical Examiners Office was notified and requested an autopsy.   Next of Kin have been notified.   Alcohol is believed to a factor


BARDID: AK-2011-0016
Date: 2011-08-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:30:00
State: AK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Koyukuk River
NearestCityTown: Allakaket
County: Yukon-Koyukuk
WaterConditions: UNKNOWN
Wind: UNKNOWN
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: SHARP TURN
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
On 08/25/11 at 2248 hours, AST received a report of a missing boater near Allakaket. It was reported that four people, all of Allakaket, were on a boat on 8/24/201. When the other three returned to Allakaket without the boat on 8/25/2011, they reported one person had fallen in the water and disappeared. The boat was later found out of gas 12 miles downriver from the village on the Koyukuk River.  On the morning of  8/26/2011, an Alaska State Trooper and Alaska Wildlife Trooper responded from Fairbanks in an AWT  Cessna 185 to coordinate the search for victim. They conducted aerial searches in the area, while numerous boats searched the river in both directions without finding victim. The search of the rivers and creeks near Allakaket resumes today. Alcohol appears to have been a factor.


BARDID: AK-2011-0017
Date: 2011-08-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: AK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Chignik Lagoon
NearestCityTown: Chignik
County: Lake and Peninsula Borough
WaterConditions: UNKNOWN
Wind: UNKNOWN
Visibility: UNKN
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
according to news media sources, the victim was missing during a recreational fishing trip. Authorities believe alcohol was involved


BARDID: AK-2011-0018
Date: 2011-09-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:00:00
State: AK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Yukon River
NearestCityTown: Mountain Village
County: Wade Hampton Census Area
WaterConditions: UNKNOWN
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: UNKNOWN
Visibility: UNKN
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
according to news media sources, vessel grounded and subject fell overboard while trying to dislodge the boat from the sandbar.  Victim is missing.  Cause of accident is alcohol use


BARDID: AK-2011-0019
Date: 2011-09-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:30:00
State: AK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Outhouse Lake
NearestCityTown: McGrath
County: Yukon-Koyukuk
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 9-12-2011 at approximately 1029 hours, AST received a call from the McGrath Nurse Practitioner, that she just received a call from the Nikolai Health Clinic stating that a victim had drowned last night and is deceased. AST then contacted the Nikolai Health Aide, and she stated that Victim was brought into Nikolai this morning on a boat and she went down and identified and confirmed that the body was victim and that he was deceased. AST then spoke with Occupant1 who stated that he, Victim and Occupant2 were on a canoe last night in Outhouse Lake on the North Fork of the Kuskokwim River at approximately 2200 hours and the canoe tipped over. 
 
Occupant1 stated all three started yelling and then he and Occupant2 righted the canoe and bailed it out and then saw Victim in the water. Occupant1 stated that he and Occupant2 grabbed Victim and pulled him into the canoe and took him to the shore where they performed CPR but it was unsuccessful.  Occupant1 stated they then took Victim back to then camp at approximately 2300 hours, and at first daylight then returned to Nikolai with Victim. Occupant1 stated that he, Victim, and Occupant2 were all intoxicated that night. AST will be responding to Nikolai via chartered aircraft for investigation and transporting the body back to McGrath at which point it will be transported to the SME in Anchorage via commercial aircraft. Next of kin has not been notified yet pending the arrival of State Troopers in Nikolai.  Personal flotation devices were not reported to be worn by victim.


BARDID: AK-2011-0020
Date: 2011-09-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
State: AK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Black River
NearestCityTown: Chalkyitsik
County: Yukon-Koyukuk
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Floating Object
AccidentEvent2: CAPSIZING
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 09-17-11 AST/AWT responded to the Chalkyitsik / Black River area reference a boating accident / missing person that had been reported 3rd hand at 2222 hrs. on 09-16-11.  The initial report was that a boat carrying three hunters had swamped on the Salmon Fork near the confluence with the Black River.  Victim had last been seen by the other hunters when the boat capsized.
 
Investigation shows that on 09-16-11 at apx. 1000 hrs. the boat rode up on a log and flipped, throwing out the occupants.  victim was last seen with his face just barely breaking the surface of the river, being carried downstream.  victim was reportedly wearing several layers of heavy Carhart clothing, but no life vest.  Alcohol does not appear to have been a factor in the incident.
 
To this point, all efforts by AST and the residents of Chalkyitsik to locate victim have been unsuccessful.  Next of Kin are aware of the situation, and the residents of Chalkyitsik continue to search.


BARDID: AK-2011-0022
Date: 2011-10-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:30:00
State: AK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Kuskokwim River
NearestCityTown: Bethel
County: Bethel
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Restricted Vision
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Inadequate Onboard Navigation Lights
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vehicle #1 was traveling west bound on the Kuskokwim River using two hand held flash lights as navigational lights. Vehicle # 2 was traveling east bound on the Kuskokwim River using a cellular phone as navigational lights.
Both vehicles met at an approximate location of Straight Slough.
Vehicle #1 struck Vehicle 2 in the right side with the front of his boat traveling straight while Vehicle # 2 turned at an approximate 60 degree angle when it was struck in the right side where victim was sitting. victim suffered from a fractured neck she was pronounced dead in Anchorage Alaska the same day of the accident.


BARDID: AK-2011-0023
Date: 2011-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:42:00
State: AK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Chena River
NearestCityTown: North Pole
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Boat 1 was underway down stream on the Chena River. Boat 2 was underway going upstream. Boat 1 was on the right hand side of the river and Boat 2 was not yielding and they collided.  Occupant on V2 fell upon impact.


BARDID: AK-2011-0025
Date: 2011-11-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:10:00
State: AK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pacific Ocean
NearestCityTown: Sitka
County: Sitka Borough
WaterConditions: Very Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: sinking
RedactedNarrative:
vessel was underway when took on water because of hazarouds water/weather conditions. Vessel was considered a total loss.


BARDID: AK-2012-0002
Date: 2012-06-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:30:00
State: AK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Big Lake
NearestCityTown: Big Lake
County: Matanuska-Susitna
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Inadequate onboard navigation lights
AccidentCause2: Improper anchoring
EquipmentFailure: ONBOARD LIGHTS
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vesssel 1 was traveling west with 4 passengers heading towards their cabin on the west end of Big Lake. Vessel 1's way appeared clear until they got to Burnt Point where Vessel 1 collided with Vessel 2 (another pontoon boat).

The Vessel 2 operator was floating free with no navigation lights and Vessel 1 did not see him until Vessel 1 was on Vessel 2 and had no time to react. Vessel 2 sustained damage to the outboard and transom, Vessel 1 sustained damage to the port side pontoon and front deck marine board and aluminum trim. There were no injuries other than minor bruises.


BARDID: AK-2012-0003
Date: 2012-06-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: AK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Kachemak Bay
NearestCityTown: Homer
County: Kenai Peninsula
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 06/09/2012 at about 1520 hours Homer Wildlife Troopers and NOAA
Fisheries officers were conducting a joint enforcement operation at the Homer Harbor when Troopers received a report of an overturned skiff with three individuals in the water about three miles southwest of the Homer Spit. Two troopers and a NOAA fisheries officer immediately went underway in P/V Augustine toward the reported location. As troopers responded, the caller and her husband both of Homer, responded to the location to render assistance. Two additional vessels (a University of Alaska Fairbanks research boat, of Seldovia, and the F/V Elma J also responded to render assistance). As Troopers continued to respond, the Good Samaritans were able to load all three individuals into the vessel. They were then transferred to the UAF vessel for transport to shore. Troopers escorted the UAF vessel to the Homer Harbor where the three individuals were transferred to a waiting ambulance and transported to South Peninsula Hospital. The victims were identified. All three individuals were treated for moderate to severe hypothermia and have since been released from the hospital. The individuals were in the water for between 25 and 30 minutes and all three were wearing life jackets. Troopers would like to credit the crews of the three vessels that immediately responded, as well as the folks who witnessed and reported the incident. Without their quick action this incident would have likely been  fatal.


BARDID: AK-2012-0004
Date: 2012-06-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:11:00
State: AK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Louise
NearestCityTown: Glenallen
County: Valdez/Cordova
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 6-22-2012 at 1211 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a 911
call reporting two people fell out of a 14 foot boat on Lake Louise, near Glennallen. Two others were able to get one victim to shore and began to perform CPR within 15 minutes. The other person's body was recovered from the bottom of Lake Louise after being submerged for approximately 45 minutes. Local EMS providers responded to Lake Louise and continued CPR, however attempts to resuscitate were met with negative results. Both subjects were pronounced deceased at approximately 1357 hours. AST investigation disclosed One person fell overboard after starting the outboard motor. The second jumped overboard in an attempt to save his brother. AST investigation disclosed neither were wearing a life vest.


BARDID: AK-2012-0005
Date: 2012-06-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:40:00
State: AK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Auke Lake
NearestCityTown: Juneau
County: Juneau
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person Struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday, Juneau Police received 911 calls reporting a jet ski versus inner tube collision on the lake, and emergency responders rushed to the scene. 
Police said in a release that an inner tube being towed by a jet ski “struck another jet ski on the water. Two 16-year-old female Juneau residents were riding on the inner tube. The driver of the jet ski towing the inner tube was identified as a 20-year-old male Juneau resident. The driver of the jet ski that was struck by the inner tube was identified as a 19-year-old male Juneau resident.”  Both teenage girls on the inner tube were injured.  They were taken by ambulance to Bartlett Regional Hospital.  One victim was treated at BRH for a bump on her head and released while the other victim was rushed to Seattle for advanced treatment.  The police said alcohol was not a contributing factor in this collision.  The incident is still under investigation. The female died early Monday in Seattle


BARDID: AK-2012-0006
Date: 2012-06-27 00:00:00
State: AK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Stikine River
NearestCityTown: Wrangell
County: Wrangell-Petersburg
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
At 1646 hours on 6/25/2012, Alaska State Troopers received a report from Wrangell Search and Rescue of overdue hiker of Wrangell. Subject left Wrangell on 06/19 to kayak and hike on the mainland and kayak down the Kikahe River and Stikine River. He was expected to return to Wrangell on 06/24. Subject is equipped with a SPOT locator beacon and last checked in on 06/22 at 0800 hours. Subject is an experienced hiker and kayaker with an extensive knowledge of the Southeast. The RCC in Juneau was notified and an Air National Guard helicopter transported the Juneau SEADOGS to the area on 6/26 to join the WSAR in searching for Subject. At 1614 on 6/29/2012, after several days of extensively searching an area of the Kikahe River, the SAR for victim was suspended pending further developments. His family has been notified. Alaska State Troopers would like to thank Wrangell Search and Rescue, U.S. Coast Guard,  the Alaska National Guard, Sitka Mountain Rescue, SEADOGs and all volunteers  who participated in the SAR.  It is unknown what happened.


BARDID: AK-2012-0008
Date: 2012-07-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
State: AK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Eenayarak River
NearestCityTown: Eek
County: Bethel
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On  7-27-12, at about 1200 hours, Alaska State Troopers in Bethel were notified that Operator, age 34 of Kwethluk was overdue from berry picking with his wife on the on the Eenayarak River, 25 miles up stream from the Kuskokwim river and north of Eek.  Operator was last observed operating a blue 18 ft. Lund boat, with a 60 HP Yamaha motor headed downstream after berry picking.  Alaska State Troopers launched aircraft and ground searchers started searching the area.  On 7-27-12, at about 2100 hours, Operator's boat was located on the Eenayarak River, approximately 12-13 miles up stream from the Kuskokwim River.  The boat was empty and had a fresh dent in the hull, the ignition was on and the transmission was engaged indicating the boat may have been under power and struck something.  Heavy rain and high winds hampered air and ground search teams that continued throughout 7-28-12 onto 7-29-12.  On 7-29-12, at approximately 1530 hours, searchers dragging the river near where Operator's boat was located found his body submerged in the river.  Alaska State Troopers responded to the scene where Operator's body was recovered.  The SME was contacted and Operator's body was being sent to Anchorage for an autopsy. The next of kin has been notified.  Alcohol was a contributing factor.   No foul play is suspected.


BARDID: AK-2012-0009
Date: 2012-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
State: AK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Taperrnaq Slough
NearestCityTown: Bethel
County: Bethel
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
07-24-12 BETHEL, AK Alaska: man drowns after boat runs out of gas.  Alaska state troopers say a 24-y/o man drowned after his boat ran out of gas on a trip home to the small town of Kwethluk from Bethel. The Anchorage Daily News reports that victim and his girlfriend were traveling through Napaskiak Slough on Tue. (07-24) when the gas tank ran dry and water partially swamped the boat. victim stayed with the boat when another boater picked up his girlfriend. She told authorities that victim didn't make it home. Troopers found him drowned Wed. (07-25) in the slough. It appears that victim attempted to paddle across the water in a fish tote and capsized. Because he was not in a boat when the accident occurred Alaska's Boating Law Administrator has deemed this NOT REPORTABLE. Conversation with AK 1/28/13 indicated that the victim's boat drifted and became beached.  he departed onto the beach and then got into a fish tote.


BARDID: AK-2012-0010
Date: 2012-07-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
State: AK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Mendenhall Lake
NearestCityTown: Juneau
County: Juneau
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Six family member were paddling three tandem kayaks (two to a boat) when the victim began to tire from paddling. One of the other boats began towing the tired paddlers, at some point the tow boat capsized causing the boat being towed to capsize as well. Everyone was recovered but the victim became minimally responsive and could not assist in his own rescue. Rescuers ere able to get he victim into a large canoe an transported to shore where emergency medical services were now waiting. At this point the victim was in cardiac and respiratory arrest and was immediately transported to the hospital where efforts to revive him were unsuccessful.


BARDID: AK-2012-0011
Date: 2012-07-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
State: AK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Resurrection Bay
NearestCityTown: Seward
County: Kenai Peninsula
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
07-27-12 SEWARD, AK Search ends for man after boat capsizes adn.com 
(07-29-12) A man disappeared in the water off Seward late Fri. (07-27) when a small boat carrying him and 2 others flipped, according to the local fire chief. Rescuers plucked 2 of the men from Resurrection Bay, but the 3rd was not recovered and the official search has been called off, according to the USCG. The names of the men have not been released. It was still unclear late Sat. (07-28) what type of boat capsized or how big it was, according to the CG. After hearing yelling coming from the water off Fourth of July Beach, someone called 911 about 8 p.m. and fire fighters headed to the area, said Seward Fire Chief. They soon realized the voices were farther N., more like ¼ mi. offshore in Resurrection Bay. The FD launched its boat, and 2 Good Samaritan vessels, joined the rescue effort, The Maverick and the Orion. The FD boat and the Maverick recovered one person each while those aboard the Orion looked for the 3rd man overboard. After the Maverick delivered its man to an ambulance, the FD boat did the same. The boat was vertical in the water amid a debris field that included camping gear and food, and the survivors said their companion was last seen clinging to a cooler of some kind. Only one of the rescued men was wearing a lifejacket. 

The boat was described as a 16ft fiberglass tri-hull. The owner could not provide the information needed to obtain the vessels make, model, HIN or state registration. It was a "recent" purchase and owner claims bill-of-sale was on the boat which remains unrecovered.


BARDID: AK-2012-0012
Date: 2012-08-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: AK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Eagle River
NearestCityTown: Eagle River
County: Anchorage
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
RedactedNarrative:
New details have emerged about the deaths of two Montana residents in a boating accident on Eagle River just outside of Alaska's largest city on Wednesday. The glacier-fed river is one of the deadliest for boaters in Southcentral Alaska.

Members of the Anchorage Fire Department who recovered the bodies of 60-year-old and 48-year-old said the canoe in which they planned to paddle down the river was stopped by a logjam that extends across the entire width of the glacial stream only about 300 yards below a put-in at Mile 9 Eagle River Road.

No sooner had V1 subjects started down the river on their first-ever Alaska paddling trip than they were in trouble, firefighters said.  Chugach State Park officials on Thursday posted the put-in to warn other floaters of the danger. Water is running through the log jam to a depth of eight or nine feet. It makes the logjam into a giant strainer that can easily trap someone beneath.

An Anchorage Fire Department Swiftwater Rescue Team member said the river's current pushed the canoe with the victims aboard against the logjam. The craft was pinned there, sideways to the current, for a moment before the people on board leaned upriver. The minute they did that, the upriver gunwale on the canoe dropped; the craft almost instantly filled with water; and the people were rolled into the glacial flow just upstream from the logs.

Close upstream to a log jam, experienced Alaska paddlers say, is the most dangerous place to be on a big, glacial river. Eagle River's current almost instantly drove two victims into the logs, and then pushed them under, despite the personal flotation devices they wore. They were caught beneath and drowned.

They likely could have survived, an AFD Swiftwater Rescue Team member noted, if they'd known to lean the canoe downstream onto the logs. Then, even if the canoe started to roll, there would have been a good chance of jumping out onto the top of the log jam and waiting there for help. Others, he noted, have been rescued from atop log piles after similar accidents.

The survivor in this case, did manage to somehow get up on the logs and was rescued.


BARDID: AK-2012-0015
Date: 2012-08-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: AK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Prince William Sound
NearestCityTown: Whittier
County: Valdez/Cordova
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
The Coast Guard says it has recovered an Anchorage woman's body from Prince William Sound after a 32-foot boat carrying five people hit a rock and sank. 
Petty Officer tells KTUU-TV that the agency learned Monday afternoon that five people were in the water off Crafton Island. 
A private vessel recovered a man and three children from the water. Civilian divers in the area located, brought her to the surface and performed CPR until she was pronounced dead. 
Alaska State Troopers say her body is being sent to the state medical examiner's office for an autopsy.

 
Interview with  victim's husband:
Vessel was travelling at about 20 knots, there were whales in the area and all were having a good time. The vessel started to wobble and the bow began to rise. The husband stopped the boat, opened the hatch to the engine compartment and observed about 12 inches of water; additional water was rushing in from the back near the transom. When asked the husband did not believe they struck a whale.


BARDID: AK-2012-0016
Date: 2012-08-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:30:00
State: AK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Yukon River
NearestCityTown: Marshall
County: Wade Hampton
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
AccidentCause2: People on Gunwale, Bow, or Transom
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
OtherEquipmentFailure: drain plug
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
Type:  Search and Rescue 
Text: On 8-20-12 at about 1035 hours the Alaska State Troopers in St. Mary's were notified that a 33 year old Marshall resident had not returned from a boating trip.  Investigation revealed that he was last been seen at about 2330 hours on 8-19-12 in his 21' Carolina Skiff headed up the Yukon River with an unknown destination. His boat was located on the riverbank about a quarter mile downstream of Marshall.  A hasty search of three boats was sent out immediately.  An AWT aircraft from Aniak responded to the area, but he was not located. 

On 8-21-12 a large scale search effort was conducted.  The search involved up to 19 boats, and ranged from Russian Mission, down river to St. Mary's.   
On 8-22-12 recovery operations began.  The search employed two specialized SONAR systems, several fish finders, and drag equipment.  The recovery operations continued until the evening of 8-25-12, at which time the official search was discontinued.  Next of kin have been notified, and he will be listed as a missing person. When the victims body was recovered the outboard throttle linkage was in his pocket, he had significant head injuries and the drain plug was missing from his boat. It is the investigator's opinion that he fell overboard while attempting to drain water due to missing plug. Boat was not registered.


BARDID: AK-2012-0017
Date: 2012-07-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
State: AK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Matanuska Lake
NearestCityTown: Palmer
County: Matanuska - Susitna
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person Departed Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 1023 hours on 7-6-12, Alaska State Troopers received a report that boaters on Matanuska Lake near Palmer observed an unoccupied and overturned canoe floating on the lake. The boaters approached the canoe and found an adult male of Pocatello, Idaho, apparently deceased and floating in the water nearby. Investigation revealed the canoe was rented to brother, of Palmer. Both were seen in the canoe earlier. Mat-Su Borough Dive Team responded and recovered brother’s body that day. The dive team and Mat-SAR dog teams continued to search the area for operator’s body until he was found. Next of kin has been notified. It's believed that neither were wearing personal floating devices.


BARDID: AK-2012-0018
Date: 2012-09-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
State: AK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Goodnews Bay
NearestCityTown: Platinum
County: Bethel
WaterConditions: Very Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
RedactedNarrative:
Boat was carrying donated groceries before fatal accident Anchorage Daily News (09-10-12) The bodies of 2 men have been recovered after a boating accident in Goodnews Bay on Fri (09-07). The search for a 3rd passenger on the boat continues. Alaska State Troopers say two people were returning to Goodnews from Platinum with another person with groceries when they sank. The bodies of Occupant1 and Operator were recovered and sent to the state med. examiner's office in Anchorage. As of Mon. morning (09-10), the body of Occupant2 had not been found. The 2 men were married to sisters of Occupant2. "The 3 were bringing donated food from the Platinum fish processing plant," said a retired teacher who once had Operator as a student. The Coastal Villages Seafood plant customarily distributes remaining food to residents of Platinum and Goodnews Bay when it closes down for the season, said Platinum health aide, who was involved in the search. From Goodnews Bay village at the head of the bay to Platinum on the S. shore of the mouth of the bay is about 12 mi. The 3 were traveling in a flat-bottom boat, about 20 ft. long, with an inboard V-8. He said he did not think the boat was overloaded. But it was designed for river travel, with low sides, and could have swamped in a rough sea. Trooper spokesperson said conditions at the time included a strong W. wind and an outgoing tide, which could have created rough water in the bay. Search assistant said that one of the men made a call to family on a cell phone as the boat was going down. A search party was launched from Platinum, Troopers said, and rescuers were guided to the site by a Yute Aviation pilot who spotted the bodies of the 2 men in the water. The victims were brought to Platinum and pronounced dead after efforts to resuscitate them were unsuccessful. By noon Mon., Occupant2's body had not yet been found. Search assistant was part of the party that located the sunken boat under 10 ft. of water about 4 miles from Platinum. "We can't conjecture on anything regarding why it sank until we raise the boat," he said, adding that would take time, the right equipment, luck and a low tide. "Right now all the search and rescue efforts are going to find remaining victim," he said. "There's no dive gear here or in Bethel." Subject confirmed that the boat had not yet been raised. "We are hoping that after it is recovered we may find some indication why it sank," she said.


BARDID: AK-2012-0020
Date: 2012-07-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:55:00
State: AK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Prince William Sound
NearestCityTown: Whittier
County: Valdez - Cordova
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was heading south in fog at approximately six knots from Eshamy Bay to Dangerous Passage. Fog thickened so both occupants were on watch. They didn't have radar. Neither occupants saw V2 that appeared suddenly off their bow. Operator turned hard to port but was unable to avoid V2 that was anchored. V2 had radar and was not using it, they also admitted that they did not hear V1 approaching because they were running their generator.


BARDID: AK-2012-0021
Date: 2012-09-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:28:00
State: AK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Norton Sound
NearestCityTown: St Michael
County: Nome
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
The body of 48-y/o Victim1 was found last Fri. (09-28) on the beach SWof Unalakleet. Alaska State Trooper Spokesperson says a Bering Air helicopter pilot reported spotting Victim1. State troopers went out and recovered the body. Trooper says Victim1’s body was sent to the state medical examiners office in Anchorage for an autopsy. A local search effort continues for 41-y/o Victim2 who is still missing. One week ago Victim2 and Victim1 left Koyuk in a 17-ft. boat. Alaska State Troopers believe the boat capsized; it was found on Thur. (09-27), upside down on the beach 13 mi. SW of Unalakleet. Trooper says victim2’s  body was found not far from where the boat and much of the debris drifted ashore. Trooper says in the search for Victim2, a state trooper searched the coastline in a helicopter over the weekend. “There were about 9 boats, aluminum skiffs, that were out searching the shoreline, looking at the shoreline; but, as of today, they suspended their efforts in the search pending new leads if other information comes up that we can find victim2,” Trooper said. The couple had 2 dogs with them – the bodies of both dogs drifted ashore in the same area.


BARDID: AK-2012-0022
Date: 2012-10-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:08:00
State: AK
NameOfBodyOfWater: 20 Mile River
NearestCityTown: Portage
County: Anchorage
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unseen water hazard
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
RedactedNarrative:
On 10/8/12 at approximately 1708 hours  the Soldotna Public Safety Communications Center received a 911 call from Anchorage. Subject reported he, and two others were boating up 20 Mile River when the boat overturned in the water. Subject and another person made it to shore and last saw Victim floating down in the river. Two troopers and a U.S. Forest Service Officer responded to the location approximately 4.5 miles upriver from the Seward Highway in a USFS jet boat. While en route to rescue Subject and Operator, Victim's body was located. Victim's body was retrieved while Subject and Operator were rescued. Subject and Operator were not injured just cold and wet. All three were transported to the highway. Subject and Operator were evaluated by medics on scene and declined further medical attention. Victim's body was  picked up the State Medical Examiner. Next of kin was notified. Victim was wearing a floatation suit and Subject was wearing personal floatation device. Operator was not wearing any type of PFD. Investigation into the accident revealed they were traveling upriver in a 16 foot aluminum boat when the prop became stuck on a log. As the current pushed the boat backwards into the log jam, the rear end of the boat filled with water, and sunk the boat.


BARDID: AK-2012-0023
Date: 2012-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:15:00
State: AK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Kashwitna River
NearestCityTown: Talkeetna
County: Matanuska-Susitna
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: lost during launching
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/5/12, at approximately 0915 hours, Alaska State Troopers were contacted by a family member reporting two people were overdue by two days from a hiking and rafting trip from Granite Creek in Sutton to the Parks Highway in Willow. Both men had outdoor experience and were reported as well prepared for a multiple day hike and float down the Kashwitna River or Sheep Creek. Family members supplied troopers with an itinerary and map highlighting the pair's intended route, plus possibly alternative routes. Alaska Wildlife Troopers flew portions of the area using both an airplane and helicopter on 7/5/2012, but were hampered by weather conditions in some sections. On 7/6/2012, Helo-1 flew the area and found the pair at 9:30 a.m. near the headwaters of the Kashwitna River, flagging down the helicopter as it flew overhead. The pair had reportedly got delayed by weather conditions and were running behind schedule. They also lost one of the rafts when loading on the bank. Subject1 suffered minor injuries in his quest to retrieve the runaway raft. The two were convinced to abandon their trip due to worsening water conditions on the creek ahead and not being fully equipped after losing one of the rafts and some equipment. Helo-1 flew the pair out and dropped them off with family in Sutton. Subject1 refused medical attention


BARDID: AK-2012-0024
Date: 2012-10-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
State: AK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Harrison Lagoon
NearestCityTown: Whittier
County: Valdez/Cordova
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Two men duck hunting around Prince William Sound Saturday afternoon flipped their canoe in a lagoon, and everyone involved says the young son of one of them saved their lives with a quick call for help. 
We always take a water taxi out to one of these cabins, and use the canoe just to navigate very short distances, very close to shore," Operator said. They hunt from land, he said. On Saturday afternoon, Subject, 11, shot a duck from shore, said Water taxi operator, who owns and runs Lazy Otter Charters, the Whittier-based water taxi service that dropped the group off and later would be key in the rescue. The men launched the canoe to retrieve the downed bird. Their life jackets were in the cabin. They didn't take time to put them on. The duck was so close, maybe 50 feet from shore. Subject stayed behind.
Operator used his paddle to try to scoop up the bird."In the act of reaching for the duck in the water, the boat tipped," Operator said. Both men tumbled out. The canoe filled up with water in what seemed like two seconds, he said. Usually, Operator said, they bring a dog to fetch ducks but decided it was too cold and wouldn't be humane.
They shouted to Subject to get the satellite phone and call 911.It takes several steps to make a call on a satellite phone. Either Subject remembered how or read the laminated instructions in the phone case.
At 3:23 p.m., the Coast Guard got the call."We were just thrilled that the young man in the cabin had the ... thinking skills to call 911 and report what had happened as quickly as he did," said Coast Guard spokeswoman. "Reporting to another authority that can help is essential in a situation like this and ultimately saved their lives."The Coast Guard launched a helicopter from Kodiak and diverted its 110-foot cutter, the Long Island, from elsewhere in Prince William Sound.


BARDID: AK-2012-0025
Date: 2012-09-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
State: AK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Eagle River
NearestCityTown: Eagle River
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
RedactedNarrative:
09-16-12 EAGLE RIVER, AK Trapped kayaker rescued from Eagle River adn.com (09-17-12) A kayaker pinned against a fallen tree in storm-swollen Eagle River was pulled from the water in a dramatic rescue Sun. afternoon (09-16). The man, who wasn't identified, was hypothermic and taken to an Anchorage hosp. When rescuers arrived, the man was struggling to keep his head above the cold, rushing water, said Anchorage FD Capt.. He was holding his head out of the water with one hand on his kayak paddle. The man's kayak was jammed on a partially submerged log just across from the Eagle River Campground. An off-duty Anchorage Police officer had heard an emergency call from someone onshore and stood by offering moral support to the man while FD rescuers in a jet boat rushed to find him. The river was running so fast and high that the water looked more like summer than fall. "We discovered it was going to be very difficult to free him." The man told rescuers he was getting tired. A chain saw was used to cut the log into pieces and free the trapped kayaker. It was under so much pressure from the water it had to be kicked out of the way. After that, FD grabbed the man by his life jacket and helped maneuver him to shore. The man was hypothermic, but had improved by the time he arrived at the hosp. The rescue took 20-30 min. and involved more than a dozen FD personnel


BARDID: AK-2012-0026
Date: 2012-11-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
State: AK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Tenaker Inlet
NearestCityTown: Tenakee Springs
County: Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
RedactedNarrative:
Party of three were returning from hunting trip in older model 18' Lund that had no drain plug and poor running engine. Main engine failed and the trio was forced to return to Tenakee using kicker engine on the 15 mile return trip in 20 knot winds and 2' to 4' seas. When operator stopped to put gloves on a wave came over the stern and immediately swamped the vessel. The vessels' flotation had previously been removed thus the vessel sank very fast. All three were wearing float coats. The operator removed his float coat and several articles of clothing so that he could swim and assist one of the passengers that could not swim. At some point the operator accidentally pulled off the other man's float coat and he sank immediately. The other passenger who swam ahead of the other two was later found face down in the water with various bruising on his face, hands and the rest of his body.


BARDID: AK-2012-0027
Date: 2012-09-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
State: AK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Orca Inlet
NearestCityTown: Cordova
County: Valdez - Cordova
WaterConditions: Very Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
The USCG has rescued 4 men whose 19-ft. aluminum boat swamped in heavy seas as they were returning from a hunting trip NW of Cordova, Alaska. The men sent a distress call Thur. (09-20) before abandoning their boat and taking their dinghy to shore. A CG helicopter located the men on a shoreline off Orca Inlet and hoisted them off the beach. They were taken to the Cordova Comm. Hosp. for evaluation


BARDID: AK-2012-0028
Date: 2012-11-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
State: AK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Gem Cove
NearestCityTown: Ketchikan
County: Ketchikan Gateway
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
Coast Guard rescues two men and dog near Ketchikan sitnews.us (11-05-12) During a windstorm Sun. (11-04), the USCG rescued 2 men and their dog from 2 vessels lashed together in Gem Cove 23 mi. E. of Ketchikan. The 2 men were taken to Herring Bay and transferred safely to EMS by a Station Ketchikan 25-ft. Response Boat-Small crew after one of the men reportedly began exhibiting heart attack symptoms. The CG was initially notified of the case by the Canadian command center in Prince Rupert, British Columbia. The men aboard the vessels had reported that they were taking on water in Gem Cove. The CG launched a Station Ketchikan 47-ft. Motor Life Boat to respond but the crew was unable to come alongside due to on-scene conditions and shallow water depth. The Station Ketchikan Response Boat-Small (RBS) crew was sent to assist. The Response Boat-Small (RBS) crew was able to get alongside the vessels and transfer the 2 people and their dog to safety.


BARDID: AK-2013-0001
Date: 2013-01-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
State: AK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Cordova Boat Harbor
NearestCityTown: Cordova
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Missing or Inadequate Navigation Aids
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
Accident occurred while transiting from a slip in the new boat harbor (slip I-8) to a slip in the old boat harbor (slip C-56) at dusk. Vessel was moving at approximately 2-3 knots. As vessel rounded final finger float (H Float) it collided with an unmarked obstacle approximately 50 feet out  from the end of H float. The obstacle was a barnacle encrusted steel piling overgrown with seaweed. There were no markings (no lights, no reflective tape etc) whatsoever on the piling to alert the navigator to a hazard to navigation. The dusk light rendered the piling impossible to see from the steering station.


BARDID: AK-2013-0002
Date: 2013-05-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:00:00
State: AK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Yakutat Bay
NearestCityTown: Yakutat
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper anchoring
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Master of V1 stated that the boat capsized for unknown reasons while transiting back to Yakutat. All four passengers spent night on over turned vessel.


BARDID: AK-2013-0003
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-07-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
State: AK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Valdez Harbor
NearestCityTown: Valdez
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Failure to vent
AccidentCause2: Ignition of Spilled Fuel or Vapor
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
A 28 foot Bayliner exploded at the fuel station at the Valdez small boat harbor injuring its four of its five occupants. Eyewitnesses say the boat exploded upon ignition after fueling at the dock. One of the passengers fell into the engine compartment and another passenger rescued her, both received serious burns and were medevaced to a burn center in Seattle. Two other passengers were thrown onto the dock that was covered in glass, they had several pieces embedded in their feet. The other passenger and dog on board were uninjured.


BARDID: AK-2013-0004
Date: 2013-07-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:00:00
State: AK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Klutina River
NearestCityTown: Copper Center
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 7-27-13 at approximately 1002 hours AST received a report of a sunken boat and four subjects in the water on the Klutina River upstream from the Richardson Hwy in Copper Center.  Investigation determined that three soldiers from Ft Wainwright and one of the soldier's son were on a jet boat fishing approximately eight miles upstream from the Klutina River boat launch.  The 
boat operator, age 39 of Ft Wainwright experienced mechanical problems and was unable to maneuver the vessel.  The fast river current pushed the vessel into a submerged rock and flipped the boat. operator and his son, age 11 were able to cling to the boat for a short time before they were separated by the current.  A fishing guide operating raft saw son in the water and was able to rescue him.  Operator was able to reach shore safely and was later transported to the boat launch by another local fishing guide.  When the boat flipped occupant1 was washed downstream but was able to swim to shore and was picked up by the same fishing guide service.  Occupant2 continued downstream an unknown distance before he was pickup by a private jet boat.  

Occupant2 was not breathing when he was located and they began CPR.  Occupant2 was transported to the Klutina River boat launch where Copper River EMS was staged.  EMS transported Occupant2 to Cross Road Medical Center where he was later pronounced dead.  The SME has been notified and has requested an autopsy. The next of kin was notified by Military personnel.  The boat is owned by Ft Wainwright Outdoor Recreation and efforts to recover and remove the boat are being arranged.  All parties are accounted for.  All rescue personnel and 
equipment are also accounted for.  All four occupant of the boat were wearing life jackets at the time of the incident and alcohol is not suspected to be a factor in this case.


BARDID: AK-2013-0005
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-08-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
State: AK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Cape Ommaney
NearestCityTown: Sitka
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
RedactedNarrative:
After overshooting their destination on SE Alaska's Baranof Island, 3 high school friends in the borrowed aluminum fishing boat turned around and realized they were facing strong winds and big waves. They gunned it for shore — to no avail. The water swamped the 24-ft. vessel in a harrowing ordeal that apparently left just one of them alive. The 3, all wearing lifejackets, managed to climb into a small raft, but the waves tossed them out. One made it to shore.  Another was retrieved by a fishing boat using reflective fishing lure to signal for help and the other hasn’t been found.


BARDID: AK-2013-0006
Date: 2013-07-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: AK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Cresent Harbor
NearestCityTown: Sitka
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Throttle
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
While approaching the dock V1 experienced equipment failure (electronic throttle control unexpectedly accelerated) and V1 hit V2 which was docked. The collision caused V2 to hit dock causing damage to both dock and both vessels.


BARDID: AK-2013-0007
Date: 2013-08-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: AK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Gerstle River
NearestCityTown: Delta Junction
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 8-13-13, at approximately 1750 hours, AST received a report from two men that had been sheep hunting up the Gerstle River and had a rafting accident. One man 
was injured during the accident when he was drug behind the raft in swift water for a distance. After setting up a shelter and fire for the injured man his friend walked about 15 miles until he reached the Alaska Highway to get assistance. RCC coordinated for an Air National Guard Pavehawk to respond to rescue the injured man who was then transported to Fairbanks Memorial Hospital for treatment of his injuries. The operator of the raft was unable to control the boat and they slammed into several boulders which is probably the man in the water got his left pinky finger caught the raft's cargo platform and a rock. He also suffered broken ribs which were also more than likely a result of impact with the rocks.


BARDID: AK-2013-0008
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-01-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:30:00
State: AK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Latouche Passage
NearestCityTown: Chenega Bay
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Overloading
AccidentCause3: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 1-19-13 at approximately 9 AM V1 left Chenega Bay Small Boat Harbor. They checked and  pulled two 50-lb crab pots and decided to drop the pots in another location. Approximately three miles into trip pots shifted and boat listed to Port, when the next wave came over the Starboard side the boat capsized throwing all three men overboard.


BARDID: AK-2013-0011
Date: 2013-10-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:05:00
State: AK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Moser Bay
NearestCityTown: Kodiak
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Unknown
RedactedNarrative:
On 10/26/2013 at approximately 2239 hours, Alaska State Troopers in Kodiak received a report of an overdue resident approximately 150 miles southwest of the city of Kodiak.  VPSO reported that he was notified that a resident had departed the village on 10/26/2013 at approximately 0620 hours, and has not been seen from since.  He was reportedly going to hike the local area and left the village on an ATV.  VPSO formed two hasty search parties to patrol the area in which they located an abandoned ATV and a kayak which may have been used.


BARDID: AK-2013-0013
Date: 2013-09-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
State: AK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Aleknagik Lake
NearestCityTown: Dillingham
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with commercial vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was heading up the lake and was not "on step" yet because he was trying to warm up his engine. As V1 was approaching the area of the boat ramp he began attempting to come up on step when he was struck on the port side of his boat. According to the troopers V2 was apparently leaving the ramp area and V2's operator had back turned and collided with V1. V2's operator suffered head and neck injuries due to the collision and later died from the injuries sustained.


BARDID: AK-2013-0014
Date: 2013-10-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
State: AK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Prince William Sound
NearestCityTown: Cordova
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
The Coast Guard has suspended its search for a missing man last seen trying to swim to shore from his capsized boat. Two men were staying at a cabin in the Deep Bay area of eastern Prince William Sound when they decided to go fishing on the evening of Oct. 5, Alaska State Troopers said. Their five-foot long, flat-bottomed boat capsized about 50 yards from shore, according to the Coast Guard and troopers. They were not wearing lifejackets, a Coast Guard spokesman said. One man was able to swim to shore and said he saw his friend go under the water about 40 yards from land, troopers said in an online dispatch. He hasn't been seen since. Coast Guard helicopters and Alaska Wildlife Troopers searched Saturday night and for several hours Sunday before calling off the search.Troopers will canvass beaches at low tides in the coming days. Alcohol use and reckless behavior were causes.


BARDID: AK-2013-0015
Date: 2013-09-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:13:00
State: AK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Nushagak Bay
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Missing or Inadequate Navigation Aids
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 had just left beach and was heading South when they hit an unmarked line at the beginning of the bluff. All three passengers were thrown forward and suffered bruising injuries.


BARDID: AK-2013-0016
Date: 2013-09-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: AK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Behm Canal
NearestCityTown: Ketchikan
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
Boat operator departed beach in 7-foot skiff loaded with fresh game. his body was found on 9-26-13 in Behm Canal. He was wearing a life jacket but it was not properly secured.  He was last seen attempting to return to an anchored boat in the skiff with approximately 600-700 pounds of meat and a Kayak in tow.


BARDID: AK-2013-0017
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-09-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:05:00
State: AK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Yukon River
NearestCityTown: Alakanuk
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
Four men were travelling in an 18 foot Lund skiff which had a crack in the hull and water was seeping into 
the bottom. The men were attempting to bail the water out and decided to pull the drain plug and plane the boat. The motor was not strong enough and the boat became 
swamped and sank. The sole survivor made it to shore after removing much of his clothing. He stayed on the bank of the river until being located on 9/24/2013. He was treated at the local clinic and released. Search efforts were called off  due to wind and blowing snow.


BARDID: AK-2013-0019
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-10-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: AK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Chatham Strait
NearestCityTown: Angoon
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Missing or Inadequate Navigation Aids
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
RedactedNarrative:
Leaving dock and V1 struck rock where there reportedly had been a buoy marker. V1 sank during recovery. No injuries.


BARDID: AK-2013-0022
Date: 2013-12-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: AK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sergius Narrows
NearestCityTown: Sitka
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 12/17/13, Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Sitka Post investigated a repo rt of a vessel that had run aground.  Investigation revealed P1 was operating a 30' Almar boat near Sergius Na rrows.  The vessel collided with the beach at cruise speed.  P1 was  seriously injured and his passenger  suff ered non-life threatening injuries.  The men reported the collision to th e United States Coast Guard and were able to continue toward Sitka.  A  USCG helicopter air lifted the men from the area of Neva Strait.  Si tka Mountain Rescue and good Samaritan vessels participated in the event. 
 Damage to the vessel is estimated at $30,000.  Alcohol does not appea r to have been a factor. 
1


BARDID: AK-2013-0023
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-09-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:37:00
State: AK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Gastineau Channel
NearestCityTown: Douglas
County: Juneau
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 operator reported that he was travelling southbound when he encountered another vessel travelling northbound. The two vessels were on course to pass port to port when V2 inexplicably made a hard turn to port causing a collision. The operator of V1 suffered serious skull fractures and an open fracture of the tibia and a fractured fibula when he fell in the boat. He was medevaced to Seattle where he remained for several months thus explaining the delayed report.


BARDID: AL-2010-0001
Date: 2010-02-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Intercoastal Waterway
NearestCityTown: ORANGE BEACH
County: BALDWIN
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentCause2: HAZARDOUS WATERS
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL # 1 (AQUASPORT) WAS TRAVELING WEST IN THE ICW AT MARKER 72.  VESSEL # 2 (WILLARD MARINE) WAS TRAVELING EAST IN THE ICW AT MARKER 72.  VESSEL # 2 MOVED TO THE NORTH SIDE OF THE CHANNEL CAUSING VESSEL # 1 TO TURN TO THE SOUTH SIDE.  VESSEL # 1 STRUCK THE WAKE OF VESSEL # 2 CAUSING A PASSENGER TO BE LIFTED OFF DECK AND SUSTAINED A BACK INJURY. THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL # 1 TRANSPORTED THE VICTIM TO THE BOAT RAMP WHERE PASSENGE WAS TRANSPORTED BY POV TO THE HOSPITAL.  OPERATOR OF VESSEL # 2 WAS nOT EVEN AWARE AN ACCIDENT HAD OCCURED.


BARDID: AL-2010-0002
Date: 2010-01-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 06:30:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: WALTER F. GEORGE RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: EUFAULA
County: BARBOUR
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Restricted Vision
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Floating Object
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR AND PASSENGER WERE HEADING SOUTH IN COWIKEE CREEK WHEN THEY STRUCK AN OBJECT IN THE WATER.  WOOD FIBER TAKEN FROM THE OUTDRIVE MOTOR INDICATES THEY STRUCK A LOG FLOATING IN THE WATER. AFTER STRIKING THE LOG, IT CAUSED THE BOAT TO MAKE A SHARP TURN THROWING OPERATOR OUT OF THE VESSEL AND THE PASSENGER OUT OF HIS SEAT INTO THE FLOOR OF THE VESSEL.


BARDID: AL-2010-0003
Date: 2010-03-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:27:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Mobile Bay
NearestCityTown: MOBILE
County: MOBILE
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Improper Loading
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM FELL OUT OF VESSEL WHILE IT WAS UNDERWAY.  THERE WAS A LACERATION ON HIS HEAD BUT AT THIS TIME IT HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED IF THE LACERATION CAUSED FATALITY OR IF IT WAS A MEDICAL CONDITION OR DROWNING. WAITING ON AUTOPSY.


BARDID: AL-2010-0004
Date: 2010-03-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:45:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Smith Lake
NearestCityTown: JASPER
County: WALKER
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
3 SUBJECTS WERE CANOEING IN ROUGH WATER. THE CAONOE CAPSIZED AS IT WAS TURNING INTO A STRONG WIND CURRENT. ALL THREE SUBJECTS FELL OVERBOARD AND CALLED FOR ASSISTANCE. NEARBY RESIDENTS HEARD AND RESPONDED. THEY WERE ABLE TO PULL TWO OF THE SUBJECTS OUT OF THE WATER TO SAFETY. THEY WERE UNABLE TO REACH THE 3RD WHO WAS SEEN GOING UNDER THE WATER. NO SAFETY EQUIPMENT WAS ONBOARD - NO LIFEJACKETS AVAILABLE OR USED.


BARDID: AL-2010-0005
Date: 2010-03-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ELK RIVER
NearestCityTown: ATHENS
County: LIMESTONE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: People on Gunwale, Bow, or Transom
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
ACCORDING TO STATEMENT OF PASSENGER GIVEN TO THE LIMESTONE COUNTY SHERIFF INVESTIGATOR, OPERATOR WAS TRYING TO PICK UP A FROG SWIMMING IN THE WATER AND LOST BALANCE AND FELL OVERBOARD. HE WAS UNABLE TO SWIM BACK TO THE VESSEL AND WENT UNDER. HIS BODY WAS RECOVERED BY LIMESTONE COUNTY EMA. HE WAS NOT WEARING A LIFE-JACKET.


BARDID: AL-2010-0006
Date: 2010-04-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: CORN CREEK
NearestCityTown: WETUMPKA
County: ELMORE
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
COMING DOWN COOSA RIVER AND REACHED THE AREA AROUND CORN CREEK WHEN THE VICTIM STOPPED AND CALLED OUT. BY THE TIME VICTIM'S FRIENDS GOT TO HIM HE WAS OUT OF THE KAYAK AND HIS EYES WERE CLOSED. HIS FRIENDS CALLED FOR HELP. VICITIM WAS PRONOUNCED DEAD AT 2:22 BY THE CORONER *THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THIS WAS A HEART ATTACK. OFFICER WILL TURN IN A MORE DETAILED REPORT UPON COMPLETION OF THIS INVESTIGATION.


BARDID: AL-2010-0007
Date: 2010-04-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:50:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Wheeler Lake
NearestCityTown: DECATUR
County: LIMESTONE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR WAS RETURNING FROM A NIGHTTIME OUTING AND WHILE APPROACHING HIS SLIP INSIDE THE RIVERWALK MARINA HE STRUCK THE DOCK CAUSING DAMAGE ON THE STARBOARD SIDE OF HIS VESSEL. THE VESSEL ALSO BEGAN TAKING ON WATER AND IS CURRENTLY BEING SUPPORTED BY DOCK LINES. THE OPERATOR WAS ARRESTED FOR BUI AND TRANSPORTED TO LIMESTONE COUNTY JAIL. OPERATOR REFUSED DRAEGER SO BAC UNKNOWN.


BARDID: AL-2010-0008
Date: 2010-04-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:22:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: GATEWAY PARK LAKE
NearestCityTown: MONTGOMERY
County: MONTGOMERY
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
SKIIER WAS SKIING BACKWARDS AT GATEWAY PARK LAKE AND STRUCK THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE DOCK AND ENDED UP ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE. VICTIM WAS A WELL KNOWN BAREFOOT SKIIER WHO PERFORMED IN SHOWS ALL OVER THE SOUTH. HE WAS PRACTICING FOR AN UPCOMING SHOW WHEN THIS ACCIDENT OCCURED. HE WAS PRONOUNCED DEAD AT THE SCENE.


BARDID: AL-2010-0009
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-04-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:10:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Jordan
NearestCityTown: TITUS
County: Elmore
WaterConditions: Calm
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL WAS TRAVELING NORTH ON LAKE JORDON ABOUT 2 MILES NORTH OF WEOKA CREEK AND STRUCK THE EAST SHORE LINE AND A TREE. THE VESSEL WAS TOTALLED AND THE OPERATOR WAS INJURED.  HE REFUSED MEDICAL TREATMENT WHEN EXAMINED BY EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONSE TEAM. HE WAS THEN SUBJECTED TO A SERIES OF FIELD SOBRIETY TEST WHICH HE DID POORLY ON. HE THEN DID A BREATH TEST AND THE RESULT WAS .14. HE WAS THEN ARRESTED FOR BUI.


BARDID: AL-2010-0010
Date: 2010-04-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: WALTER F GEORGE RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: EUFUALA
County: BARBOUR
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Restricted Vision
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Floating Object
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR WAS COMING OUT OF COWIKEE CREEK WHEN HE STRUCK A DEADHEAD WHICH WAS APPROXIMATELY 2 TO 3 INCHES ABOVE THE WATERLINE. OPERATOR STATES HE DID NOT SEE THE OBJECT IN THE WATER. DAMAGE ON VESSEL IS CONSISTENT TO STRIKING THE OBJECT. MATERIAL FROM VESSEL WAS STILL ON DEADHEAD. THERE WAS APPROXIMATELY A THREE TO FOUR FOOT LONG BY APPROXIMATELY THREE TO FOUR INCHES WIDE GAP TORN INTO BOTTOM OF VESSEL.


BARDID: AL-2010-0018
Date: 2010-04-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 06:00:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Perdido Bay
NearestCityTown: ORANGE BEACH
County: BALDWIN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Sudden Medical Condition
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL FOUND ADRIFT IN AREA OF ROSS POINT IN PERDIDO BAY WITH SHRIMP TRAWL OVER THE SIDE, MOTOr AT IDLE, AND NO OCCUPANT. AREA WAS IMMEDIATELY SEARCHED AND 911 WAS CALLED. UPON THE ALABAMA MARINE POLICE ARRIVAL THE VESSEL WAS IN SAME LOCATION AS REPORTED. BODY WAS THEN LOCATED ADRIFT SEVERAL HUNDRED YARDS AWAY BY A SECOND VESSEL. NO ONE ELSE WAS ON BOARD. VICTIM HAD A POSSIBLE MEDICAL CONDITION. BODY WAS SENT TO FORENSIC SCIENCES FOR AUTOPSY TO DETERMINE CAUSE OF DEATH.


BARDID: AL-2010-0019
Date: 2010-05-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Smith Lake
NearestCityTown: CRANE HILL
County: CULLMAN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentCause3: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
ACCORDING TO WITNESS STATEMENTS VESSEL WAS TRAVELING IN A CONGESTED SMALL BODY OF WATER IN CROOKED CREEK OFF SMITH LAKE.  VESSEL STRUCK AN UNDERWATER OBJECT CLOSE TO SHORE AND OPERATOR WAS THROWN FORWARD INTO THE WATER SUFFERING  LACERATIONS TO BOTH LEGS. OTHER 2 PASSENGERS ABOARD WERE THROWN INTO THE WATER BUT WERE NOT INJURED. THE OPERATOR WAS TRANSPORTED TO CULLMAN REGIONAL HOSPITAL BY AMBULANCE FOR TREATMENT.


BARDID: AL-2010-0020
Date: 2010-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:50:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Guntersville
NearestCityTown: GUNTERSVILLE
County: MARSHALL
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentCause3: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: PERSON STRUCK BY VESSEL
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL #2 STRUCK VESSEL # 1 ON PORT BOW SIDE RESULTING IN INJURIES TO ONE PERSON ON VESSEL #2 AND ONE PERSON ON VESSEL # 1.


BARDID: AL-2010-0021
Date: 2010-04-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lay Lake
NearestCityTown: COLUMBIANA
County: SHELBY
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentCause3: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
ACCORDING TO WITNESSES ON SCENE VESSEL # 1 (SMOKER CRAFT) WAS DOCKED AT LAY PORT MARINA NEXT TO VESSEL # 2 (UNKNOWN VESSEL TYPE). AS VESSEL # 2 WAS BACKING OUT FROM PIER IT HIT VESSEL # 1 CAVING IN THE FENCING ON THE PORT SIDE NEAR THE STERN OF THE VESSEL. WITNESS STATED HE HEARD THE CRASH AND STARTED DOWN TO THE DOCK WHEN HE SAW VESSEL # 2 SPEED AWAY.


BARDID: AL-2010-0022
Date: 2010-05-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Tombigbee River
NearestCityTown: FORKLAND
County: GREENE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: EXCESSIVE SPEED
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR WAS ATTEMPTING TO ELUDE MARINE POLICE BECAUSE HE HAD BEEN DRINKING. HE WAS TRYING TO ENTER MACONICO CREEK ON THE NORTH BANK OF RATTLESNAKE BEND AT AN EXCESSIVE SPEED.  THIS TURN AT AN EXCESSIVE SPEED MADE THE OPERATOR TURN VERY WIDE AND HE DRIFTED PAST HIS INTENDED DESTINATION AND RAN AGROUND.  THE VESSEL TRAVELLED ONTO LAND AND STRUCK A HIGH RIVER BANK AND LARGE OAK TREE.  THE BOW STRUCK THE HIGH BANK AT THE SAMT TIME THAT THE PORT SIDE STRUCK THE TREE CAUSING THE STERN TO CONTINUE WEST APPROXIMATELY 6'. OPERATOR WAS THROWN FROM THE OPERATORS STATION 16' WEST OF HIS VESSEL. WHEN THE MARINE POLICE OFFICER ARRIVED ON SCENE THE OPERATOR WAS UNCONSCIOUS LYING FACE DOWN IN THE MUD.  HE WAS TRANSPORTED TO HOSPITAL AND WAS ADMITED FOR HEAD INJURY, LACERATIONS, AND CONTUSIONS.


BARDID: AL-2010-0023
Date: 2010-05-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:40:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Guntersville
NearestCityTown: GUNTERSVILLE
County: MARSHALL
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
ACCORDING TO OPERATOR OF VESSEL # 1 HE WAS FISHING FACING DOWNSTREAM JUST NW OF HWY 431 BRIDGE WITH HIS VESSEL TURNED OFF (DRIFTING). VESSEL#2 (BAYLINER) WAS CRUISING DOWN STREAM AND COLLIDED WITH VESSEL # 1.


BARDID: AL-2010-0024
Date: 2010-06-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:45:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Wilson Lake
NearestCityTown: MUSCLE SHOALS
County: COLBERT
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Inadequate Onboard Navigation Lights
AccidentCause2: Restricted Vision
AccidentCause3: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
ACCORDING TO WITNESS STATEMENTS OPERATOR OF VESSEL # 2 WAS TRAVELLING ON PLANE TOWARD WILSON DAM NEAR FLEET HARBOR SIDE AND OPERATOR OF VESSEL # 1 WAS TRAVELING OUT OF FLEET HARBOR. THE TWO VESSEL COLLIDED WITH THE MAIN DAMAGE TO THE BOW OF VESSEL # 2 AND THE MAIN DAMAGE FROM THE OPERATOR STATION TO THE OUTBOARD ENGINE OF VESSEL # 1. OPERATOR OF VESSEL # 1 WAS KILLED. OPERATOR OF VESSEL # 2 DID TRAVEL TO HOSPITAL COMPLAINING OF SORENESS TO LOWER BACK BUT WAS RELEASED WITHOUT TREATMENT.


BARDID: AL-2010-0025
Date: 2010-06-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 06:00:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ALABAMA RIVER
NearestCityTown: TENSAW
County: BALDWIN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: natural phenomenon
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR AND PASSENGER WERE FISHING THE EAST BANK OF THE ALABAMA RIVER, NORTH OF THE ALABAMA RIVER CUT-OFF. WHILE FISHING THE PASSENGER WAS STRUCK BY A TREE THAT FELL OFF OF THE BANK. THE IMPACT OF TREE CAUSED THE PASSENGER TO BE KNOCKED FROM THE VESSEL. THE PASSENGER WAS NOT WEARING A PFD AND IMMEDIATELY SANK. A SIDE SCAN IMAGE WAS MADE OF THE PASSENGER'S BODY ON THE BOTTOM IN 16 FT OF WATER. PASSENGER WAS RECOVERED BY NORTH BALDWIN SAR AND PRONOUNCED DEAD.


BARDID: AL-2010-0026
Date: 2010-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Black Warrior River
NearestCityTown: NORTHPORT
County: TUSCALOOSA
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Submerged Object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR AND PASSENGER WERE FISHING ON VESSEL WHEN A SEVERE STORM CAME UP. THEY DECIDED TO RETURN TO THE BOAT LANDING AT OLIVER LOCK & DAM. WHILE GOING TOWARD THE LANDING THE OPERATOR STRUCK A SUBMERGED LOG IN THE RIVER THAT DISABLED THE OPERATORS VESSEL. OPERATOR USED TROLLING MOTOR TO GET THE VESSEL TO THE TOLL BRIDGE WHERE OPERATOR AND PASSENGER LEFT THE VESSEL TIED UP TO A TREE AND HAD PLANNED TO RETURN THE NEXT DAY TO PICK IT UP. OFFICER INGRAM WAS CONTACTED BY 911 THAT A VESSEL HAD BEEN FOUND LODGED ON A LOG ANS SWAMPED. OFFICER MADE CONTACT WITH THE OWNER AND TOWED VESSEL FOR OPERATOR TO SMITH MARINA.


BARDID: AL-2010-0029
Date: 2010-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 06:45:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: TOMBIGBEE
NearestCityTown: DEMOPOLIS
County: MARENGO
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentCause2: Dam/lock
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: CAPSIZING
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OFFICER WAS CONTACTED BY DEMPOLIS LOCK AND DAM ABOUT A VESSEL THAT HAD BEEN SWAMPED BELOW THE DAM.  WHEN OFFICER ARRIVED ON SCENE HE OBSERVED 4 INDIVIDUALS STANDING NEXT TO A VESSEL PULLED UP TO THE ROCK SHELF BELOW THE DAM.  ACCORDING TO LOCK RECORDS OPERATOR AND PASSENGER LOCKED SOUTH TO FISH AROUND THE ROCK SHELF.  THE MOTOR WAS TURNED OFF AND THE STRONG CURRENT PULLED THE VESSEL UP TO THE SHELF. AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF WATER THAT WAS RUNNING OFF OF THE SHELF FILLED THIER BOAT AND CAUSED IT TO OVERTURN AND MOSTLY SUBMERGE.  THE OPERATOR AND PASSENGERS SWAM TO A GROUP OF ROCKS AND HELD ON.


BARDID: AL-2010-0030
Date: 2010-06-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:00:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Alabama River
NearestCityTown: GAINESTOWN
County: CLARKE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: None
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR STATED THAT HE AND PASSENGER WERE NORTH ON SHACKELFORD SANDBAR WHERE THEY GOT OUT OF THE CHANNEL AND STRUCK A JETTY. OPERATOR AND PASSENGER WERE INJURED FROM THE COLLISION.


BARDID: AL-2010-0031
Date: 2010-06-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:45:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Wedowee Lake(RL Harris)
NearestCityTown: WEDOWEE
County: RANDOLPH
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
ACCORDING TO OPERATOR HE WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 60 MPH AND HIT SOME BIG WAVES, WHEN HE HIT THE THIRD ONE THE PWC PITCHED SIDEWAYS AND THREW HIM OFF. HE WAS AIR LIFTED TO UAB.


BARDID: AL-2010-0032
Date: 2010-05-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Guntersville
NearestCityTown: GUNTERSVILLE
County: MARSHALL
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: SHARP TURN
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
IT APPEARS THAT VESSEL #2 STRUCK VESSEL #1 HURTING PASSENGER ON VESSEL #1.  ALTHOUGH IT WAS STATED THAT VESSEL # 1 HADE MADE TURN IN FRONT OF VESSEL # 2 IT WAS ALSO STATED VESSEL #1 HAD COME TO A STOP IN WATER. iT APPEARS THAT VESSEL #2 DID NOT HAVE ENOUGH TIME TO REACT WHEN VESSEL #1 MADE THE TURN AND CAME TO A STOP, THUS STRIKING VESSEL#1 AND HURTING PASSENGER ABOARD VESSEL #1.


BARDID: AL-2010-0033
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-06-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Tuscaloosa
NearestCityTown: NORTHPORT
County: TUSCALOOSA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Failure to vent
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR STATED HE HAD JUST FILLED THE VESSEL WITH FUEL AND AS HE ATTEMPTED TO START THE VESSEL HE HEARD A LOUD POP FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. FLAMES AND SMOKE WAS VISIBLE FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND ALL THE OCCUPANTS EVACUATED THE VESSEL. THE VESSEL THEN BECAME FULLY ENGULFED IN FLAMES AND FIRE AND RESCUE HAD TO PUT OUT THE FIRE.  INVESTIGATION SHOWED THE BOAT WAS EQUIPPED WITH A BACK FIRE FLAME ARRESTOR AND THE FIRE STARTED AT THE REAR OF THE ENGINES OVER THE DISTRIBUTOR AREA. POSSIBLY DUE TO LACK OF USE OF BLOWER OR FAILURE OF FLAME ARRESTOR.


BARDID: AL-2010-0034
Date: 2010-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:35:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Weiss Lake
NearestCityTown: CEDAR BLUFF
County: CHEROKEE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR AND PASSENGER WERE HEADING TOWARD HAWG ISLAND WHEN THE PASSENGER WALKED TO THE FRONT OF THE VESSEL AND FELL INTO THE LAKE. IT TOOK SEVERAL MINUTES BEFORE THE OPERATOR NOTICED HIS PASSENGER WAS MISSING. THE OPERATOR BACK TRACKED BUT COULD NOT FIND THE PASSENGER AND CALLED 911.


BARDID: AL-2010-0035
Date: 2010-06-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Smith Lake
NearestCityTown: ARLEY
County: WINSTON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL # 1 WAS TRAVELING WEST AWAY FROM STONEY POINT IN SMITH LAKE. THE VESSEL HAD 3 OCCUPANTS PLUS ONE PERSON BEING TOWED BEHIND VESSEL ON A TUBE. VESSEL #2 HAD GONE IN A TRUBUTARY AND HAD COME OUT ALSO TRAVELING WEST AND CAME ACROSS THE PATH OF VESSEL #1, STRIKING IT IN THE REAR STARBOARD SIDE, WITH THE PORT SIDE BOW OF VESSEL #2. VESSEL # 2 HAD 2 OCCUPANTS PLUS ONE SKIER BEING TOWED BEHIND.  NEITHER VESSEL SAW THE OTHER CROSSING PATHS. THERE WERE NO INJURIES.


BARDID: AL-2010-0036
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-06-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:26:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Weiss Lake
NearestCityTown: LEESBURG
County: CHEROKEE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
THE VESSEL STALLED AND OPERATOR ASKED PASSENGER TO RAISE THE HOOD & WHEN THE PASSENGER DID THE FLAMES CAME OUT AND THERE WAS NOTHING THE OPERATOR COULD DO BUT GET EVERYONE OFF THE VESSEL.


BARDID: AL-2010-0037
Date: 2010-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Smith Lake
NearestCityTown: ALREY
County: WINSTON
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR WAS IN ROCK CREEK AREA OF SMITH LAKE OPERATING PWC WITH A PASSENGER ONBOARD.  THEY WERE MAKING THEIR WAY TOWARD BUTLER BRANCH AT A CRUISING SPEED WHEN THE PASSENGER JUMPED OFF. THE PASSENGER LANDED IN AN L SHAPE IN THE WATER AND THE FORCE OF THE JET WASH FROM THE PWC CAUSED INJURIES. PASSENGER WAS RUSHED TO CULLMAN MEDICAL CENTER.


BARDID: AL-2010-0038
Date: 2010-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:21:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Smith Lake
NearestCityTown: JASPER
County: WALKER
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentCause2: CONGESTED WATERS
AccidentCause3: SHARP TURN
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
ACCORDING TO WITNESS STATEMENTS VESSEL #1 WAS PULLING A TUBER INTO A VERy SMALL SLOUGH. VESSEL # 1 MADE A SHARP TURN AT THE END OF THE SLOUGH AND THREW THE TUBER INTO A BRICK RETAINING WALL. VICTIM WAS AIR LIFTED TO UAB HOSPITAL FOR EMERGENCY SURGERY.


BARDID: AL-2010-0039
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-06-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Wheeler Lake
NearestCityTown: HUNTSVILLE
County: MADISON
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unforeseen water hazard
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Submerged Object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR WAS CRUISING INSIDE CHANNEL OF HOBBS ISLAND WHEN THE OPERATOR HIT SOME SUBMERGED STUMPS THAT ARE IN THE AREA.  THIS CAUSED DAMAGE TO TRANSIT OF THE VESSEL WHICH MADE IT TAKE ON WATER AND ALMOST SINK. VESSEL WAS WEDGED UP ON BANK BUT WAS FILLED WITH WATER. VESSEL SUSTAINED DAMAGE TO TRANSIT AND WATER DAMAGE.


BARDID: AL-2010-0040
Date: 2010-06-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:15:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Weiss Lake
NearestCityTown: CEDAR BLUFF
County: CHEROKEE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR AND PASSENGER RODE ACCROSS THE SLOUGH TO PICK UP A FISHING NOODLE TO BRING BACK TO THEIR DOCK. THEY PULLED THE NOODLE ONTO THE PWC AND WERE HEADING BACK - BOTH OPERATOR AND PASSENGER WERE LOOKING AT THE FISH- AND WHEN THEY LOOKED AHEAD THEY COULD NO AVOID HITTING A PONTOON BOAT TIED TO THE DOCK.


BARDID: AL-2010-0041
Date: 2010-06-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: WALTER F GEORGE RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: EUFAULA
County: BARBOUR
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR WAS TOWING A PERSON RIDING A WAKE BOARD. WAKEBOARDER FELL AND HIT THE LEFT SIDE OF HEAD ON THE WAKE BOARD CAUSING A LACERATION ON THE LEFT SIDE OF HEAD. OPERATOR STATED THAT WAKEBOARDER WAS THEN HAVING PROBLEMS STAYING CONSCIOUS SO THEY CALLED 911. OPERATOR OF VESSEL WAS TESTED FOR ALCOHOL AND SHOWED NO SIGNS OF ALCOHOL DESPITE HAVING ADMITTED TO DRINKING EARLIER IN THE DAY.


BARDID: AL-2010-0042
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-05-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:10:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: ROSEBERRY CREEK
NearestCityTown: SCOTTSBORO
County: JACKSON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Ignition of Spilled Fuel or Vapor
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR WAS ATTEMPTING TO TAKE THE BOAT TO GOOSEPOND TO HAVE THE ENGINE WORKED ON. THE OPERATOR WAS HAVING TROUBLE WITH THE STARBOARD ENGINE AND HAD BLED THE FUEL LINE GOING INTO THE BACKSIDE OF THE THROTTLE BODY. WITNESSES REPORTED HEARING BETWEEN 3 AND 5 BACKFIRES BEFORE THE VESSEL CAUGHT FIRE. WHEN THE VESSEL CAUGHT ON FIRE THE OPERATOR AND PASSENGER SWAM TO SHORE. TOW BOAT US HAD A FIRE FIGHTING VESSEL AT THAT LOCATION AND PUT THE FIRE OUT.


BARDID: AL-2010-0043
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-06-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:00:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Guntersville
NearestCityTown: GUNTERSVILLE
County: MARSHALL
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR WAS UNFAMILIAR WITH AREA NEAR THE GUNTERSVILLE YACHT CLUB.  OPERATOR WAS OTUSIDE OF CHANNEL AND ENDED UP GROUNDING HIS VESSEL ON LAND.


BARDID: AL-2010-0044
Date: 2010-06-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:20:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Gulf of Mexico
NearestCityTown: ORANGE BEACH
County: BALDWIN
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Hull Failure
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL BEGAN TAKING ON WATER FOR UNKNOWN REASON.  ANOTHER VESSEL PICKED UP 2 OF THE 3 OCCUPANTS ABOARD THE VESSEL. OPERATOR PILOTED VESSEL BACK TO BOAT RAMP UNDER OWN POWER ESCORTED BY COAST GUARD AND MARINE POLICE. VESSEL WAS PLACED ON TRAILER AND FOUND TO HAVE SPLIT HULL ALONG CHINE.


BARDID: AL-2010-0045
Date: 2010-06-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:00:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Smith Lake
NearestCityTown: CRANE HILL
County: CULLMAN
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: None
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: IMPROPER LOOKOUT
AccidentCause3: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL # 1 WAS ADRIFT AND VESSEL # 2 STRUCK VESSEL #1.  ANOTHER UNRELATED VESSEL ASSISTED VICTIMS OF THE ACCIDENT BY BRINGING THEM TO SAFETY AT SMITH LAKE. TWO VICTIMS WERE HOSPITALIZED AND ONE HAD TO BE ARI LIFTED TO CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOR EMERGENCY SURGERY. VICTIMS AND WITNESSES SAID THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL # 2 HAD BEEN UBDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL AND MULTIPLE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTAINERS CAME OUT OF VESSEL # 2 ON IMPACT.


BARDID: AL-2010-0046
Date: 2010-06-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:10:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Wheeler Lake
NearestCityTown: ROGERSVILLE
County: LAUDERDALE
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: GROUNDING
AccidentEvent3: FLOODING/SWAMPING
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR TOOK SHELTER FROM A STORM AT THE BOAT DOCK. OPERATOR AND PASSENGERS GOT OUT OF VESSEL AND IT WAS BLOWN UNDER THE DOCK, INTO ANOTHER DOCK AND TO THE SHORELINE. THERE WAS DAMAGE TO THE BOAT DOCK, DECK AND THE VESSEL.


BARDID: AL-2010-0047
Date: 2010-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:15:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: SMITH LAKE
NearestCityTown: CRANE HILL
County: CULLMAN
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: None
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Restricted Vision
AccidentCause2: IMPROPER LOOKOUT
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL # 1 WAS DRIFTING WHEN VESSEL # 2 STRUCK VESSEL # 1. ONE PASSENGER IN VESSEL # 2 WAS INJURED AND TEAKEN TO HOSPITAL.


BARDID: AL-2010-0048
Date: 2010-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Wedowee Lake(RL Harris)
NearestCityTown: WEDOWEE
County: RANDOLPH
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL # 1 AND VESSEL #2 WERE FOLLOWING ANOTHER VESSEL JUMPING THE WAKE, DIDN'T SEE EACH OTHER AND COLLIDED HEAD ON.


BARDID: AL-2010-0049
Date: 2010-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:00:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Wedowee Lake(RL Harris)
NearestCityTown: WEDOWEE
County: RANDOLPH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: PERSON STRUCK BY VESSEL
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL # 1 AND VESSEL #2 WERE OPERATING IN THE AREA OF CEDAR VALLEY SUBDIVISION WHEN VESSEL # 2 TURNED IN FRONT OF VESSEL #1 AND THEY COLLIDED.


BARDID: AL-2010-0050
Date: 2010-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:35:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Martin
NearestCityTown: ALEXANDER CITY
County: TALLAPOOSA
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
AS VESSEL LEFT THE DOCK OPERATOR AND PASSENGERS BEGAN TO SMELL SMOKE.  THE OPERATOR TURNED AROUND TO GO BACK TO THE DOCK AND FLAMES BECAME VISIBLE FROM THE ENGINE AREA. THE PASSENGERS PUT ON PFDS AND JUMPED OVERBOARD. THE OPERATOR CONTINUED TOWARD THE DOCK BUT WAS INSTRUCTED TO GET OF THE BOAT. SEVERAL FIRE EXTINGUISHERS WERE USED BUT THEY DID NOT PUT OUT THE FIRE. ALEX CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND EXTINGUSIHED THE FIRE. THERE WAS MODERATE DAMAGE TO THE VESSEL.


BARDID: AL-2010-0051
Date: 2010-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Martin
NearestCityTown: ALEXANDER CITY
County: TALLAPOOSA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL WAS CRUISING AND WAS PLANEING TO GO UNDERNEATH THE RAILROAD BRIDGE ON LAKE MARTIN.  OPERATOR THOUGHT THERE WAS ENOUGH CLEARANCE TO PROCEED. AS THE VESSEL CROSSED THE BRIDGE THE WAKE BOARD TOWER STRUCK THE BRIDGE. THERE WAS DAMAGE TO THE WAKE-BOARD TOWER, SPEAKERS THAT WERE MOUNTED TO THE TOWER AND THE BIMINI TOP.


BARDID: AL-2010-0053
Date: 2010-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pickwick Lake
NearestCityTown: FLORENCE
County: LAUDERDALE
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL # 1 PULLED OUT OF SLIP D-09 AT DOCK UNDER SLOW POWER AND THE ENGINE WENT DEAD CAUSING VESSEL # 1 TO COLLIDE WITH VESSEL # 2. THIS ALSO CAUSED DAMAGE TO SWIM PALTFORM ON DOCK.


BARDID: AL-2010-0054
Date: 2010-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:30:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Logan Martin
NearestCityTown: PELL CITY
County: ST CLAIR
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
PASSENGER JUMPED OUT OF VESSEL WHILE VESSEL WAS ON PLANE. PASSENGER UNOFFICIAL BAC WAS .10. PASSENGER WAS TRANSPORTED TO HOSPITAL WITH INJURIES.


BARDID: AL-2010-0055
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:00:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Logan Martin
NearestCityTown: RAGLAND
County: ST CLAIR
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: EXCESSIVE SPEED
AccidentCause3: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
WHILE DRIVING UPRIVER FROM THE DIRECTION OF LOCK 4 ON LAKE LOGAN MARTIN, THE VESSEL MADE A WIDE TURN TO PORT ATTEMPTING TO ENTER THE MOUTH OF BROKEN ARROW CREEK AND TO RETURN HOME. THE VESSEL STRUCK THE BLOCK WALL FOR A BOAT LAUNCH ON THE STARBOARD SIDE OF THE CRAFT. THE OPERATOR AND TWO PASSENGERS WERE THROWN OUT OF THE BOAT ON IMPACT WITH THE WALL.  BECAUSE THE OPERATOR WAS NOT WEARING AN EMERGENCY SHUTT-OFF LANYARD, THE VESSEL CONTINUED FORWARD FROM THE POINT OF IMPACT, TRAVELED OVER A WOODEN STRUCTURE, THEN NOSED IN TO THE CREEK BANK ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE FROM IMPACT AND SEVERAL YARDS UPSTREAM. NONE OF THE OCCUPANTS IN THE VESSEL WERE WEARING A PFD. THE NON-INJURED PASSENGER WALKED TO A NEAR-BY HOUSE FOR HELP.


BARDID: AL-2010-0056
Date: 2010-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:25:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Logan Martin
NearestCityTown: LINCOLN
County: TALLADEGA
WaterConditions: Choppy
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Congested Waters
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL # 1 WAS MANEUVERING OUT OF THE PATH OF AN ONCOMING SKI CRAFT, WHILE LEAVING THE SLOUGH FOR LAKESHORE DRIVE ON LAKE MARTIN. ONCE PAST THE SIGNIFICANT WAKE FROM THE PASSING VESSEL PUSHED VESSEL # 1 TO THE STARBOARD UNEXPECTEDLY. UNABLE TO REGAIN CONTROL, THE OPERATOR AND PASSENGERS ON VESSEL # 1 CAME OFF THE CRAFT BEFORE IT COLLIDED WITH VESSEL # 2. VESSEL # 2 WAS TIED TO THE PIERAT WHEN IT WAS STUCK BY VESSEL # 1 ON THE STARBOARD BOW. VESSEL # 1 WENT OVER THE TOP OF THE VESSEL #2 AND CAME TO REST ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE PIER. THE OPERATOR AND PASSENGERS OF VESSEL # 1 WERE ALL WEARING PFDS AND THERE WERE NO REPORTED INJURIES.


BARDID: AL-2010-0057
Date: 2010-07-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:10:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Ole River
NearestCityTown: ORANGE BEACH
County: BALDWIN
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM WAS ATTEMPTING TO LOOSEN A TOW BRIDLE FROM ENGINE AREA. A JUVENILE WAS ASKED TO APPLY THROTTLE FORWARD TO HELP LOOSEN THE LINE. WHEN THE JUVENILE DID. THE VICTIM FELL OVERBOARD (OFF OF THE STERN) AND THE JUVENILE THEN PANICKED AND APPLIED REVERSE THROTTLE STRIKING THE VICTIM WITH THE PROP. VICTIM WAS PULLED FROM WATER BY PASSERBY WHO HEARD CHILDREN SCREAMS. VICTIM WAS TAKEN TO NEARBY DOCK BEFORE THE OFFICERS ARRIVED ON SCENE. OFFICERS ASSISTED WITH CPR ATTEMPTS UNTIL EMS ARRIVED. EMS CANCELLED LIFE FLIGHT BECAUSE VICTIM HAD NO VITAL SIGNS. THE CORONER WAS THEN CONTACTED.


BARDID: AL-2010-0059
Date: 2010-07-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:00:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Harding
NearestCityTown: OPELIKA
County: LEE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: EXCESSIVE SPEED
AccidentCause3: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
ACCORDING TO WITNESSES, VICTIMS HAD GONE TO KOKOMOS BAR AND GRILL TO EAT BUT DEPARTED PRIOR TO ORDERING BECAUSE THEY BEGAN ARGUING WITH EACH OTHER AND THE OPERATOR WAS UPSET. VICTIMS GOT BACK IN BOAT, PULLED AWAY FROM MARINA DOCK, LOCATED NEXT TO THE RESTARAUNT, PLANED OFF, AND STRUCK THE SECOND PILING ON LONG BRIDGE. OPERATORS STATION RECEIVED THE MOST DAMAGE. OPERATOR WAS ARILIFTED TO COLUMBUS MEDICAL CENTER IN CRITICAL CONDITION. THE PASSENGER WAS CARRIED BY AMBULANCE TO THE MEDICAL CENTER AND IS IN CRITICAL CONDITION. ***UPDATE ON 08/04/2010 THE OPERATOR PASSED AWAY AT THE HOSPITAL.***


BARDID: AL-2010-0060
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:45:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Martin
NearestCityTown: ALEXANDER CITY
County: ELMORE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Fuel
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
AccidentEvent3: SINKING
RedactedNarrative:
SHORTLY AFTER REFUELING AT THE RIDGE MARINA. VESSEL #1 WAS LEAVING THE DECKING AREA WHEN THE OPERATOR STATES HE HEARD A SMALL POP AND NOTICED FLAMES COMING FROM THE DECK. THE FLAMES WERE EXTINGUISHED AND SHORTLY ANOTHER AREA AROUND THE ENGINE FLAMED UP. THE OPERATOR ATTEMPTED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE AND ASKED THE PASSENGERS TO JUMP OVERBOARD. THEY THEN SWAM TO SAFETY. THE VESSEL DRIFTED TO A SMALL SLOUGH NEAR THE MARINA WHERE IT BURNED TO THE WATERLINE. THE WINDMERE FIRE DEPT EXTINGUSHED THE FIRE AND WAS ATTEMPTING TO TOW THE VESSEL TO SHORE WHEN IT SANK TO THE BOTTOM OF LAKE MARTIN.


BARDID: AL-2010-0061
Date: 2010-07-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:20:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Wilson Lake
NearestCityTown: KILLEN
County: LAUDERDALE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Submerged Object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
RedactedNarrative:
ACCORDING TO STATEMENTS, OPERATOR LEFT LOCK 6 BOAT LAUNCH TO BEGIN FISHING A TOURNAMENT. OPERATOR ENTERED THE MOUTH OF SHOAL CREEK ABOUT MID CHANNEL HEADING UP STREAM AT ABOUT 35-40 MPH. OPERATOR STRUCK AN OBJECT IN THE WATER THAT NEITHER HIS PASSENGER OR HE SAW. WATER WAS COMING IN THE VESSEL SO HE MANEUVERED THE VESSEL TO THE SHALLOW WATER ON THE EAST BANK OF THE CREEK. THE VESSEL SANK IN THE SHALLOW WATER. WHEN OFFICER ARRIVED HE TOWED THE VESSEL TO THE BOAT RAMP MARINA MAR AND THEY GOT IT BACK ON THE TRAILOR AND REMOVED FROM THE WATER. THERE WAS SIGNIFCANT DAMAGE TO THE HULL OF THE VESSEL ON THE PORT SIDE FROM MID SHIP TO THE STERN.


BARDID: AL-2010-0062
Date: 2010-06-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 06:00:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Martin
NearestCityTown: ECLECTIC
County: ELMORE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
PropertyDamageDescription: DAMAGE TO DOCK AND PIER
RedactedNarrative:
AN UNKNOWN VESSEL STRUCK THE DOCK AND PIER ON LAKE MARTIN. THIS VESSEL THEN LEFT THE SCENE OF THE ACCIDENT WITHOUT REPORTING IT. DAMAGE ESTIMATE IS APPROXIMATELY $2500.00. EFFORTS TO LOCATE THIS VESSEL HAVE MET WITH NEGATIVE RESULTS. INVESTIGATION IS ONGOING.


BARDID: AL-2010-0063
Date: 2010-08-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Tensaw River
NearestCityTown: ORANGE BEACH
County: BALDWIN
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL WAS TRAVELING NORTH BOUND IN THE TENSAW RIVER BETWEEN CLIFF'S LANDING AND HURRICAN BAYOU. A BOLT OF LIGHTENING STRUCK THE WATER NEAR THE VESSEL AND TRAVELED INTO THE VESSEL'S HULL, STRIKING THE OPERATOR AND PASSENGER.  THE OPERATOR WAS TRANSPORTED TO NORTH BALDWIN HOSPITAL WHERE HE WAS PRONOUNCED DEAD. THE PASSENGER WAS ALSO TRANSPORTED TO NORTH BALDWIN HOPSITAL FOR NON-LIFE THREATENING INJURIES.


BARDID: AL-2010-0064
Date: 2010-07-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Martin
NearestCityTown: ALEXANDER CITY
County: TALLAPOOSA
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL WAS AT COURTESY DOCK WITH OWNER'S 6 AND 4 YEAR OLD CHILDREN ONBOARD.  THEIR MOTHER WAS STANDING AT THE DOCK HOLDING THE VESSEL BY THE RAILS WHILE OWNER WAS ATTEMPTING TO START ANOTHER BOAT. THE 4 YEAR OLD ENGAGED THE THROTTLE AND THE VESSEL PULLED AWAY FROM THE DOCK AND PICKED UP SPEED.  THE 6 YEAR OLD ATTEMPTED TO GAIN CONTROL OF THE VESSEL AND IT MADE A CIRCLE AND STRUCK D DOCK AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH. THE 4 YEAR OLD SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES AND WAS TRANSPORTED TO RUSSELL MEDICAL CENTER.


BARDID: AL-2010-0065
Date: 2010-07-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:45:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Martin
NearestCityTown: ALEXANDER CITY
County: TALLAPOOSA
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Inadequate Onboard Navigation Lights
AccidentCause3: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL # 1 WAS TRAVELING SOUTH OF THE TALLAPOOSA RIVER CHANNEL ON LAKE MARTIN NEAR THE ENTRANCE TO THE SLOUGH WHERE BAY PINES MARINA IS LOCATED. VESSEL # 2 WAS ADRIFT WITHOUT NAVIGATION LIGHTS IN THE SAME VICINITY. VESSEL # 2 WAS NOT UNDER POWER AND ITS PROBABLE THAT THE OPERATOR WAS DOZING. VESSEL # 1 STRUCK VESSEL # 2 ON THE PORT SIDE AT THE STERN. VESSEL # 1 TOWED VESSEL # 2 INTO THE BAY PINES MARINA TO MEET OFFICERS. THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL # 2 WAS TESTED AND ARRESTED FOR BUI. THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL #1 WAS TESTED AND DETERMINED TO BE SOBER.  NO ONE WAS INJURED.


BARDID: AL-2010-0066
Date: 2010-07-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: FISH RIVER
NearestCityTown: FAIRHOPE
County: BALDWIN
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL OPERATOR WAS TOWING PASSENGERS ON AN INFLATABLE TUBE. WHILE DOING S-TURNS, THE TUBE STRUCK ANOTHER VESSEL'S WAKE. THIS CAUSED THE TUBE TO FLIP AND THREW THE TWO TUBERS IN THE WATER. THE IMPACT WITH THE WAKE AND THE WATER CAUSED NECK AND BACK INJURIES TO ONE OF THE TUBERS.


BARDID: AL-2010-0067
Date: 2010-08-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Neely Henry Lake
NearestCityTown: SOUTHSIDE
County: ETOWAH
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: Restricted Vision
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL # 1 OPERATOR WAS HEADED UP RIVER AND WAS DISTRACTED WATCHING AN UNINVOLVED VESSEL BEING TOWED AND RAN INTO VESSEL # 2 THAT WAS SITTING ADRIFT.


BARDID: AL-2010-0068
Date: 2010-07-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Harding
NearestCityTown: VALLEY
County: LEE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Floating Object
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR WAS GOING UPSTREAM BETWEEN VALLEY PARK AND OSANIPPA CREEK AND STRUCK A LOG THAT WAS PARTIALLY SUBMERGED WITH HIS BOAT MOTOR WHICH CAUSED THE ENGINE TO RAISE UP. THE ENGINE COWLING ON THE OUTBOARD MOTOR HAD BEEN REMOVED WHICH LEFT THE FLYWHEEL EXPOSED AND THE FLYWHEEL STRUCK THE OPERATORS LEFT ARM CAUSING A SEVERE CUT TO HIS LEFT ARM. OPERATOR WAS TRANSPORTED TO EAST ALABAMA MEDICAL CENTER.


BARDID: AL-2010-0069
Date: 2010-08-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:55:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Alabama River
NearestCityTown: MONROEVILLE
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: CAPSIZING
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR WAS TRAVELING SOUTH ON THE ALABAMA RIVER NORTH OF HY 84 BRIDGE. OPERATOR WAS TALKING TO PASSENGER AND WAS NOT PAYING ATTENTION TO PATH AHEAD. OPERATOR STRUCK A ROCK JETTY WHICH CAUSED HIS VESSEL TO JUMP THE JETTY AND LAND UPSIDE DOWN IN EXCESS OF 60 FT FROM THE POINT OF INITIAL CONTACT. BOTH OCCUPANTS WERE THROWN FROM VESSEL AND RECEIVED MINOR INJURIES.


BARDID: AL-2010-0070
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-08-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Jordan
NearestCityTown: TITUS
County: ELMORE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Ignition of Spilled Fuel or Vapor
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR STATED THAT VESSEL RAN OUT OF GAS AND OPERATOR REFUELED IT WITH A JUG THAT HE HAD ONBOARD.  OPERATOR THEN STATED THAT HE HEARD A LOUD BANG. HE OPENED THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND SAW A LARGE FIRE. OPERATOR USED FIRE EXTINGUISHER BUT COULDN'T GET THE FIRE OUT. HE GRABBED A PFD AND JUMPED OVERBOARD AND WAS PICKED UP BY A PASSERBY. THE FIRE WAS PUT OUT BY THE TITUS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT.


BARDID: AL-2010-0071
Date: 2010-08-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Weiss Lake
NearestCityTown: CEDAR BLUFF
County: CHEROKEE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL # 2 OPERATOR WAS DRIFTING TALKING TO SUBJECTS ON ANOTHER PWC WHEN VESSEL # 1 OPERATOR ATTEMPTED TO "SPRAY" WATER ON ANOTHER UNINVOLVED VESSEL AND DID NOT SEE VESSEL #2. VESSEL # 1 RAN OVER THE TOP OF VESSEL # 2 INJURING THE OPERATOR AND PASSENGER OF VESSEL # 2. **UPDATE** OPERATOR OF VESSEL # 2 PASSED AWAY SEPTEMBER 1, 2010 FROM INJURIES SUSTAINED IN THIS ACCIDENT.**


BARDID: AL-2010-0072
Date: 2010-08-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lay Lake
NearestCityTown: CHILDERSBURG
County: TALLADEGA
WaterConditions: Very Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR WENT FISHING AT NOON ON AUGUST 28, 2010 AND DID NOT RETURN. OPERATORS TRUCK & TRAILER LOCATED AT BOAT LAUNCH BUT THERE WAS NO SIGN OF VESSEL.  BODY POPPED UP ON AUGUST 30, 2010, SO THE FATALITY HAS BEEN CONFIRMED BUT THE CIRCUMSTANCES AND EVENTS THAT LED TO THE OPERATORS DEATH ARE UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME.


BARDID: AL-2010-0073
Date: 2010-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Smith Lake
NearestCityTown: ARLEY
County: WINSTON
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Sharp Turn
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR AND four FRIENDS WERE TUBING ON SMITH LAKE.   TWO TUBES WERE BEING PULLED BY THE VESSEL.  THE BOAT MADE A SHARP TURN WHICH MADE ONE OF THE TUBERS CROSS A WAKE THAT THREW HIM OFF THE TUBE.  HE LANDED ON HIS SHOULDER AND HAD TO BE TRANSPORTED TO JASPER HOSPITAL FOR TREATMENT.


BARDID: AL-2010-0074
Date: 2010-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHOCTAWHATCHEE
NearestCityTown: NEWTON
County: DALE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: SHARP TURN
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
ACCIDENT OCCURED ON JULY 25, 2010 BUT WAS NOT REPORTED UNTIL AUGUST 12, 2010. THE ACCIDENT DESCRIPTION IS THEREFORE BASED UPON OPERATOR AND PASSENGER STATEMENTS ONLY. OPERATOR WAS ENTERING A CURVE THAT TURNED SHARP TO HIS PORT WHEN HE RAN AGROUND ONTO A SANDBAR. THIS CAUSED THE VESSEL TO LIST TO THE STARBOARD SIDE CAUSING HIM TO LOOSE CONTROL OF THE VESSEL. THE VESSEL THEN CROSSED OVER TO THE OTHER SIDE OF THE RIVER STRIKING A POINT COMING OUT OF THE SHORELINE. THE STARBOARD SIDE OF THE VESSEL NEAR THE STERN STRIKES THE POINT AS THE OPERATOR TRIES TO TURN THE VESSEL BACK TO HIS PORT SIDE. WHEN THE VESSEL STRIKES THE POINT IT CAUSES THE BOW TO TURN HARD TO STARBOARD STRIKING THE SHORELINE ON THE STARBOARD SIDE NEAR THE BOW. THE IMPACT CAUSES 2 PASSENGERS TO COME OUT OF THEIR SEATS AND STRIKE A RAIL MOUNTED ON THE BOW ABOVE THE GUNWHALE.  BOTH PASSENGERS WERE TRANSPORTED TO HOSPITAL WITH INJURIES.


BARDID: AL-2010-0075
Date: 2010-08-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:40:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Dog River
NearestCityTown: MOBILE
County: MOBILE
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: IMPROPER LOOKOUT
AccidentCause3: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL # 1 STATED THAT HE DID NOT SEE ANY LIGHTS ON VESSEL # 2 AND DID NOT EVEN SEE VESSEL #2 UNTIL THE VERY LAST MOMENT. THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL # 1 SAID HE TRIED TO TURN TO THE LEFT BUT STILL STRUCK THE REAR OF VESSEL #2. UPON INVESTIGATION THE OFFICER FOUND THAT THE LIGHTS ON VESSEL # 2 WERE WORKING PROPERLY. THERE WAS NO ALCOHOL INVOLOVED. OPERATOR AND PASSENGER IN VESSEL # 2 WERE TRANSPORTED TO HOSPITAL WITH INJURIES.


BARDID: AL-2010-0076
Date: 2010-08-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:50:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Smith Lake
NearestCityTown: CRANE HILL
County: CULLMAN
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
ACCORDING TO WITNESS STATEMENTS VESSEL # 1 WAS TRAVELING EAST BOUND IN SIMPSON CREEK WHEN VESSEL # 2 STRUCK VESSEL # 1. VESSEL # 2 WAS ALSO TRAVELING EAST BOUND.


BARDID: AL-2010-0077
Date: 2010-09-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Guntersville
NearestCityTown: GUNTERSVILLE
County: MARSHALL
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
PASSENGER WAS STANDING ON THE SWIM PLATFORM WHEN THE OPERATOR SHIFTED THE VESSEL FORWARD.  THE MOVEMENT THREW THE PASSENGER OFF BALANCE AND HE SLIPPED AND FELL INTO THE WATER. THE OPERATOR TRIED TO PUT THE BOAT IN NEUTRAL BUT INSTEAD SHIFTED INTO REVERSE IN PANIC AND BACKED OVER THE PASSENGER. THE PASSENGER WAS KILLED INSTANTLY.


BARDID: AL-2010-0078
Date: 2010-09-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:00:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Martin
NearestCityTown: ALEXANDER CITY
County: TALLAPOOSA
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
PASSENGER FELL OVERBOARD AS VESSEL WAS MOVING. THE VESSEL RAN OVER THE PASSENGER SEVERING AN ARM, ONE LEG AND CAUSING CONSIDERABLE PROP DAMAGE TO ENTIRE BODY. IT WAS THE OFFICERS OPINION THAT THE PASSENGER WAS KILLED INSTANTLY.  THE OPERATOR FLED THE SCENE OF THE ACCIDENT. ALCOHOL WAS A HUGE FACTOR IN THIS ACCIDENT AS THERE WAS NO ONE ABOARD THE VESSEL THAT WAS REMOTELY SOBER.  INVESTIGATION INTO THIS ACCIDENT CONTINUES AS THE OPERATOR HAS BEEN POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED AND IS BEING TRACKED DOWN.


BARDID: AL-2010-0080
Date: 2010-08-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:14:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE ELLEDGE
NearestCityTown: COKER
County: TUSCALOOSA
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Improper Loading
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
AccidentCause3: People on Gunwale, Bow, or Transom
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
WITNESSES STATED VICTIM WAS PADDLING AROUND LAKE IN PADDLE BOAT AND BECAME TIRED AND STOOD UP IN BOAT, LOST BALANCE, FELL IN LAKE, AND FAILED TO RESURFACE.


BARDID: AL-2010-0081
Date: 2010-08-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Martin
NearestCityTown: DADEVILLE
County: TALLAPOOSA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
TWO PEOPLE WERE IN A 3 SEATER TUBE TUBING. ONE OF THE TUBERS HIT A WAVE AND IT CAUSED A COMPRESSION FRACTURE OF THEIR LOWER BACK AT L-3 SECTION.


BARDID: AL-2010-0082
Date: 2010-08-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Tuscaloosa
NearestCityTown: NORTHPORT
County: TUSCALOOSA
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: SHARP TURN
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR STATED THAT HE TURNED TO CHECK ON HIS 16 MONTH OLD CHILD AND RELEASED STEEERING WHEEL TO ATTEND TO THE CHILD. HE LOOKED UP TO SEE HE WAS APPROACHING DOCK AND PULLED THROTTLE TO NEUTRAL. THE VESSEL IMPACTED DOCK AND STOPPED WITH BOW ON ROOF AND STERN ON TOP OF PIER.


BARDID: AL-2010-0083
Date: 2010-09-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Eufaula
NearestCityTown: EUFAULA
County: BARBOUR
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL WAS TOWING WAKEBOARDER WHEN WAKEBOARDER FELL AND STRUCK HIS HEAD ON WAKEBOARD CAUSING A CUT ON LEFT SIDE OF HEAD ANS ALSO A MILD CONCUSSION. WAKEBOARDER CLIMBED INTO VESSEL WHEN CUT WAS NOTICED BY PASSENGERS ONBOARD. VICTIM WAS TRANSPORTED TO SHORE WHERE PARENTS CARRIED HIM TO HOSPITAL. VICTIM STAYED IN HOSPITAL OVERNIGHT FOR OBSERVATION AND WAS RELEASED THE NEXT DAY. VICTIM WAS QUESTIONED ABOUT DETAILS OF FALL BUT HE WAS HAVING PROBLEMS REMEMBERING WHAT HAPPENED.


BARDID: AL-2010-0084
Date: 2010-09-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:15:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Wilson Lake
NearestCityTown: KILLEN
County: LAUDERDALE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unforeseen water hazard
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Submerged Object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR WAS TRAVELING SOUTH ON SHOAL CREEK AND HIT A SUBMERGED OBJECT. OUTBOARD FELL OFF VESSEL AND SANK INTO 20 FEET OF WATER. VESSEL WAS TOWED BACK TO RAMP BY BYSTANDER.


BARDID: AL-2010-0085
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-10-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pickwick Lake
NearestCityTown: WATERLOO
County: LAUDERDALE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: Restricted Vision
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: PERSON STRUCK BY VESSEL
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL # 1 WAS ANCHORED APPROXIMATELY 200 YARDS OFF THE EAST BANK OF SECOND CREEK. VESSEL # 2 WAS CHANGING FISHING SPOTS MOVING FROM EAST BANK TO THE WEST BANK. VESSEL # 2 WAS MOVING SOUTHWEST DIRECTLY INTO THE SUN WHERE THERE WAS A GLARE ON THE WATER AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH. VESSEL #2 COLLIDED WITH VESSEL #1 AT THE STARBOARD SIDE BOW.

VESSEL #2 TRAVELED OVER VESSEL #1 UNTIL THE LOWER UNIT ON VESSEL #2 IMPACTED THE STARBOARD SIDE BOW OF VESSEL #1 CAUSING AN 18 INCH HOLE FROM THE PROPELLER. THIS CAUSED VESSEL #1 TO SWING OUT FROM UNDER VESSEL #2. AT THE TIME OF THE COLLISION OPERATOR OF VESSEL # 1 WAS STANDING AT THE BOW OF THE VESSEL AND WAS STRUCK BY VESSEL #2 AS IT TRAVELD OVER VESSEL #1. OPERATOR WAS EJECTED INTO THE WATER WITH ARM AND CHEST INJURIES. EMS REVIVED OPERATOR OF VESSEL #1 ON SCENE BUT LATER DIED DUE TO INJURIES SUSTAINED. VESSEL # 1 WAS TOTALED AND VESSEL #2 HAS EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE KEEL, TROLLING MOTOR, AND TRANSOM DUE TO LOWER UNIT STRIKING VESSEL #1 AS IT PASSED OVER THE TOP.


BARDID: AL-2010-0087
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-09-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Mobile River
NearestCityTown: MOBILE
County: MOBILE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: bystander behavior
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL PULLED UP TO THE CHIP CO DOCK ON THE MOBILE RIVER TO FISH. JUST AS THE OPERATOR PULLED UP, A LOADER PUSHED RAIN WATER OFF THE DOCK ONTO THE VESSEL CAUSING OPERATOR TO FALL OF VESSEL INTO THE WATER.


BARDID: AL-2010-0088
Date: 2010-10-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:10:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: LITTLE LAGOON
NearestCityTown: GULF SHORES
County: BALDWIN
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
UNDERAGE OPERATOR WITH LITTLE EXPERIENCE LET OFF THROTTLE AND ATTEMPTED TO TURN A PWC, RAN UNDER A DOCK AT APPROX 25 MPH AND RAN AGROUND. OPERATOR ATTEMPTED TO JUMP OFF AND HIT FACE AND LEFT ARM ON PILLING. PASSENGER ATTEMPTED TO KEEP OPERATOR IN SEAT BUT FAILED.


BARDID: AL-2010-0089
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-10-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Bon Secour Bay
NearestCityTown: GULF SHORES
County: BALDWIN
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL WAS NORTH BOUND IN BON SECOUR FROM ICW. VESSEL STRUCK CONCRETE BRIDGE PILING ON SOUTH SIDE OF PLASH ISLAND BRIDGE - COUNTY ROAD 4. VESSEL WAS SEVERLELY DAMAGED AND BEGAN TO SINK. PASSENGER HELD ONTO THE VESSEL AND THE UNCONSCIOUS OPERATOR UNTIL A BYSTANDER JUMPED IN AND HELPED THEM BOTH GET TO SHORE. OPERATOR REGAINED CONSCIOUSNESS AND WAS FLOWN TO HOSPITAL. PASSENGER WAS TAKEN BY AMBULANCE TO LOCAL HOSPITAL. VESSEL WAS RECOVERED FROM THE WATER.


BARDID: AL-2010-0090
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-10-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:23:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Tombigbee River
NearestCityTown: GILBERTOWN
County: CHOCTOW
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
OWNER OF VESSEL # 1 HAD JUST FINISHED FUELING HIS VESSEL AND WAS WALKING UP THE RAMP TO PAY FOR GASOLINE. ONE OF THE PEOPLE THAT WORKED AT THE MARINA BEGAN WASHING THE DECK OFF WITH WATER. THE REAR OF VESSEL # 1 EXPLODED INJURING THE EMPLOYEE WHO WAS WASHING THE DECK. IT ALSO CAUGHT VESSEL # 2 ON FIRE. BOTH BOATS WERE CUT LOOSE FROM THE DOCK TO PREVENT THE FIRE FROM SPREADING. VESSEL # 1 BURNED TO THE WATERLINE TOTALING IT AND VESSEL # 2 WAS COMPLETELY BURNED AND TOWED TO BANK. THE INJURED EMPLOYEE WAS TAKEN TO HOSPITAL.


BARDID: AL-2010-0091
Date: 2010-11-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 06:45:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Guntersville
NearestCityTown: GUNTERSVILLE
County: MARSHAL
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
2 VESSELS LAUNCHED AT BOAT RAMP AND WERE HEADING UP TO THE STATE PARK IN GUNTERSVILLE WHEN THEY COLLIDED. VESSEL # 1 WAS DAMAGED ON THE STARBOARD AND VESSEL # 2 WAS DAMAGED ON THE PORT SIDE.


BARDID: AL-2010-0092
Date: 2010-11-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:45:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Wheeler Lake
NearestCityTown: HILLSBORO
County: LAWRENCE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: IMPROPER LOOKOUT
AccidentCause3: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
A REPORT WAS MADE ABOUT A POSSIBLE BOATING ACCIDENT THE OFFICER CONTACTED THE NUMBERS OF PEOPLE HE WAS GIVEN. PASSENGER MET WITH OFFICER TO GIVE HIM A STATEMENT REGARDING WHAT HAPPENED. tHE OPERATOR STATED THAT THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT AND THAT HE COULD CONTACT HIS ATTORNEY. OPERATOR AND PASSENGER WERE BOTH IN THE HOSPITAL WITH INJURIES.

ACCORDING TO A STATEMENT SUBMITTED BY THE PASSENGER, HE AND (OPERATOR) WERE IN THE VESSEL TRYING OUT SOME NEW ELECTRONICS AT APPROXIMATELY 10:30 PM ALONG THE WEST END OF DAUPIN ISLAND, WHEN THEY RAN UP OVER THE SAND BARRIER, LANDING ON THE BEACH. THE OPERATOR WAS EJECTED FROM THE VESSEL UPON IMPACT; HE CLIMBED BACK INTO THE VESSEL, TURNED OFF THE ENGINE AND CALLED FOR HELP.

WHEN THE OFFICER TRIED TO INTERVIEW THE OPERATOR, HE WAS DIRECTED TO THE OPERATOR'S ATTORNEY. LATER, THE OPERATOR CONTACTED THE OFFICER AND TOLD HIM HE WOULD SUBMIT A STATEMENT WHEN HE WAS ABLE. TO DATE, WE HAVE NOT RECEIVED A STATEMENT FROM THE OPERATOR.


BARDID: AL-2010-0093
Date: 2010-11-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: GOOSE BAYOU
NearestCityTown: THEODORE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unforeseen water hazard
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Submerged Object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR AND PASSENGER WERE RUNNING FROM MARSH ISALND TO THE EAST HEADING TOWARD GOOSE BAYOU TOWARDS OPERATORS LAST LINE OF CRAB WHEN THE VESSEL SUDDENLY SLUNG FORWARD BECAUSE OF THE SUDDEN STOP FROM THE OUTBOARD MOTOR TANGLED IN A BUNCH OF PALM BOOM LEFT FROM BPS OIL CLEANUUP. THE SUDDEN STOP THREW THE PASSENGER TO THE FLOOR OF THE VESSEL CAUSING INJURIES.


BARDID: AL-2010-0094
Date: 2010-11-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Wilson Lake
NearestCityTown: ELGIN
County: LAWRENCE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentCause2: Dam/lock
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
ACCORDING TO STATEMENT OF OPERATOR HE WAS FISHING BELOW WHEELER DAM. THE WATER CURRENTS CAUSED THE VESSEL TO BE PULLED UNDER THE OVERHANG OF THE CONCRETE STRUCTURE OF THE DAM. THE OPERATOR JUMPED INTO THE WATER, INFALTED HIS TYPE V PFD, AND WAS ASSISTED BY ANOTHER FISHERMAN IN A NEARBY VESSEL. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE VESSEL WAS PULLED OUT BY THE TVA EMPLOYEES. OPERATOR'S VESSEL SUSTAINED DAMAGE TO BOTH OF THE PEDESTAL SEATS, THE TOP OF THE ENGINE COWLING, FISHING REEL HANDLE AND THE PORT SIDE RAILING.


BARDID: AL-2011-0001
Date: 2011-01-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Swift Creek
NearestCityTown: Autaugaville
County: Autauga
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Drug Use
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Time of accident is an estimate.  Officers responded to an overturned boat in a slough off of Swift Creek. Upon arrival, we found an empty Jon boat. The Autaugaville Vol Fire Dept. located one of the victims and it is believed that the other victim is still in the water. Dragging efforts are to resume at 8:00 am on 1/14/2011.  Sergeant and Officer use side scan sonar equipment to pin point the precise location of the second victim at approximately 10am, the second victim, was recovered by the Autaugaville Volunteer Search and Rescue Team.

Vessel was not registered and has no hull identification number. Because Officer received an emergency report about an overturned vessel without anyone near it, it is not known which of the victims was operating or what the operation/speed of the vessel was at the time of the incident.

The autopsy report showed multiple drugs in each of the victims' systems some of which were in the toxic range.


BARDID: AL-2011-0003
Date: 2011-02-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:50:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Black Warrior River
NearestCityTown: Akron
County: Hale
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: People on Gunwale, Bow, or Transom
AccidentCause3: DRUG USE
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
On 2-16-2011, Hale County 911 notified Officer of a missing person in Martin Slough on the Black Warrior River. Upon arrival at Martin Slough while Officer was escorted by a Hale County Sheriff's Deputy to the scene, Hale County 911 called to inform him that the body had been recovered by a diver at 7:57 pm. body was transported to Lock 8 Park by divers.  

Upon arrival on the scene, Officer observed an 18' aluminum Lowes fishing boat at anchor, approximately 50' from shore. Officer found two empty Bud Light beer cans and a cooler with 9 full Bud Light beers inside on the vessel. After taking pictures of the boat, Officer took it to Lock 8 Park. The owner of the boat was transported by Hale County Sheriff's Office to the Moundville Police Department to determine blood alcohol level. The test for blood alcohol level was not successful and Operator was transported back to Lock 8 Park. 

Officer interviewed Operator at Lock 8 at approximately 9:30 pm on 2-16-2011 and again on 2-19-2011 at 10:00 am at the Hale County Jail.  Operator stated that he and Victim launched his boat at Lock 8 at approximately 1:45 pm. He stated that they fished the Dead River and inside Martin Slough but could not catch any fish so they decided to anchor the boat, drink beer, and huff air duster. Operator claimed to have consumed about 7 beers and stated that Victim had consumed a couple more than him.  Operator said that around 3:20 pm they were joking and trying to guess the time. According to Victim's mother, she talked to Victim by cell phone at 4:10 pm until 4:16 pm. Operator said that after talking to his mother, Victim was sitting on the bow of the boat with his back to the water. Operator also stated that he was sitting in the pedestal seat on the bow platform and that he and Victim were "hitting the air duster". 

Operator said that Victim made the comment that he needed to get off the bow of the boat before he fell into the water. Operator stated that he hit the air duster too hard and passed out. When he woke up, Victim was gone. He stated that he yelled for Victim and tried feeling around the slough bottom around the boat with a fishing rod. Operator called his girlfriend and his father. Operator's father called 911 around 5:04 pm. first Responders arrived on scene by boat and took operator to shore to be checked by EMS.

An autopsy was performed by the Department of Forensic Science and cause of death was consistent with drowning.


BARDID: AL-2011-0006
Date: 2011-02-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:10:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Perdido Pass
NearestCityTown: Orange Beach
County: Baldwin
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Submerged Object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
BASED ON VESSEL #1 OPERATOR - HE WAS NORTHBOUND INTO THE PERDIDO PASS AREA FROM THE GULF OF MEXICO - WHEN VESSEL #1 STRUCK THE SUBMERGED WALL NEAR THE EAST JETTY OF PERDIDO PASS. VESSEL #1 RECIEVED HULL DAMAGE AND STEERING COLUMN DAMAGE. OPERATOR OF VESSEL #1 WAS TRANSPORTED TO SOUTH BALDWIN HOSPITAL BY POV. VESSEL #1 IS A RENTAL JETSKI FROM HUDSON MARINA. MAILED WITNESS STATEMENT TO OPERATOR OF VESSEL #1.


BARDID: AL-2011-0007
Date: 2011-03-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Martin
NearestCityTown: Jacksons Gap
County: Tallapoosa
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Sharp Turn
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
AccidentEvent3: SINKING
RedactedNarrative:
The operator was underway in his boat when his hat blew off. The operator made a sharp port side turn and hit his wake. The operator was ejected from the boat. Two people witnessed the accident and immediately went to the aid of the operator. Witness1 entered the water in an attempt to find the victim but was unable to do so. The boat sank and the operator did not surface. Alex City Fire & Rescue and Alex City Search & Rescue Squad responded.  diver for Alex City Search & Rescue Squad, made several dives in an attempt to locate the victim but was unable to do so. Drag operations were initiated by the Alex City Search & Rescue Squad and The Peckerwood Search & Rescue. The operator's body was recovered at 20:22 hrs by The Alex City and Peckerwood Rescue Squads. The body was identified by the granddaughter of the operator.  The Tallapoosa  CO. District Attorney was contacted. Body was released to Radney Funeral Home for transport.


BARDID: AL-2011-0008
Date: 2011-03-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:48:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: TVA
NearestCityTown: Courtland
County: Lawrence
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Sudden Medical Condition
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
Lawrence Co. S. O. responded to a call at Swoop Pond where fishermen had found a body in the water.  The I. O. Report shows that a witness saw the victim launch the boat around 7:00 AM.  The victim was seen again about 12:30 PM.  At about 5:00 PM the body was located.  Capt. of the Lawrence Co.
S. O. said that there was no signs trauma or foul play involving the victim.  Capt. also said that there was no evidence of alcohol or drugs on the victim or in the boat but there were some indicators of a possible medical event which could have contributed to the fall overboard.  Awaiting report from Lawrence Co. Coroner.


BARDID: AL-2011-0010
Date: 2011-04-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:55:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Wheeler Lake
County: Morgan
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unseen water hazard
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Submerged Object
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was seated on back of Jet Ski Operateing the PWC with subject in front of him. It was stated that they hit something in the water which threw them off the PWC-craft. When they surfaced the occupant stated that the operator Did Come up but went back down. It was stated by a friend that the operator was not a good swimmer. It was also said that occupant had a PFD on but the operator did not have a PFD on. At this time we are still looking for the operator.  The operator's  body was found and recovered on Sunday 04/24/11 at 11:15 AM. The location was .81 miles up river from Limestone creek same side North Bank. GPS- N 34 34.382   W 086 52.264  .


BARDID: AL-2011-0011
Date: 2011-04-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Martin
NearestCityTown: Eclectic
County: Elmore
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Collision with Floating Object
RedactedNarrative:
According to statements given by Operator and his wife, the Operator was in the process of getting out of the boat to secure it to their dock.  He stepped over the side rail and lost his balance and fell as he stepped onto the dock.  When he fell he inadvertently pushed the boat's throttle forward.  As a result, Operator fell into the water between the boat and the dock.  The boat struck Operator then circled around striking the floating dock.  The boat continued to circle until it struck a neighbor's dock and became lodged on top of the dock.  At this point the boat was turned off by a neighbor.  Operator was transported to Russell Medical Center by Alex City EMS.


BARDID: AL-2011-0012
Date: 2011-04-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:40:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Other Waters
NearestCityTown: Bay Minette
County: Baldwin
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentCause3: EXCESSIVE SPEED
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel was traveleing West bound in the gas pipe line, crossing Lizard Creek.  The vessel's speed prevented the operator from safely navigating the intersection.  This caused the operator to lose control of his vessel and run into the creek bank.  The vessel traveled completely out of the water hitting a tree on the port side of the vessel.  The operator was slung out of the vessel and hit several limbs with his body.  The operator sustained injuries to his head and shoulder.  The vessel was only occupied by the operator and he was transported to North Baldwin Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.


BARDID: AL-2011-0013
Date: 2011-04-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:15:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Wolf Bay
NearestCityTown: Elberta
County: Baldwin
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Two individuals on on pwc's following each other. One operator slowed to keep hat from falling off and second operator following him did not notice and ran over the top of the first operator.


BARDID: AL-2011-0014
Date: 2011-03-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Dog River
NearestCityTown: Mobile
County: Mobile
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentCause2: IMPROPER LOOKOUT
AccidentCause3: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On the date and time stated on the report, I arrived at Dog River Park to meet the subjects involved in the accident that occured near the intersection of Dog River, Halls Mill Creek and Rabbit Creek.  To my knowledge there were no injuries besides a minor cut on the leg of the operator of vessel #2.  None of the subjects involved appeared to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol.  I took down the identification of the subjects involved and received statements from the operators and passengers of both vessel at a later date (including a seperate witness statement).  The damage to vessel #1 and vessel #2 seem to indicate that the port bow of vessel #2 struck the starboard side of vessel #1.  Based on statements given from all parties, the operators of vessels #1 and #2 both appear to have been in violation of the navigation rules.


BARDID: AL-2011-0015
Date: 2011-04-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:50:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Wilson Lake
NearestCityTown: Town Creek
County: Lawrence
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Hull Failure
AccidentCause2: HAZARDOUS WATERS
AccidentCause3: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
The boat was traveling from below the lock area of Wheeler Dam toward Big Nance Creek.  The operator and passenger both said the water was choppy and they saw water enter from the hull of the boat.  They did not notice hitting anything in the water and were forced to abandon the vessel.  A passing pontoon boat picked them up and returned them to shore.  Both said they were wearing type 3 PFD's.  When I arrived on scene I went to the vessel which was upside down in the water barely floating above the surface.  I righted the vessel and towed it to the boat ramp at safe harbor.  We loaded it on the trailer and removed the vessel from the water.  There was hole about one square foot in the starboard side of the hull just behind the fishing platform.  The operator lost several items of fishing gear in addition to the damage to the vessel.


BARDID: AL-2011-0016
Date: 2011-03-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:08:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Bear Creek
NearestCityTown: Cherokee
County: Colbert
WaterConditions: Choppy
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Commercial Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
According to witness statements on March 30, 2011 at approximately 8:08 AM Vessel #2 was crossing from the East Bank to the West Bank of Bear Creek.  At the same time vessel #1 had just begun setting a net out from the Mississippi side and were backing to the East at an idle toward Alabama.  V1occupant was at the bow feeding the net into the water while Operator1 was at the helm at mid-ship.  At that point Vessel #2 collided with the commercial fishing vessel #1.  Vessel #2 bow struck V1 motor and continued down the port side of the vessel.  The impact knocked V1 occupants down in their boat causing multiple injuries to both men.  Vessel #2 l had a point of impact damage from the bow down the starboard side for 32".  Vessel #2 also had 100" scrape down the starboard side,  a three inch hole in the bottom of the boat near the transom, and a piece broke off the lower unit.  Vessel #1 point of impact was the back of the motor.  Vessel #1 had damage to the following:  motor cover, motor, and scrapes and damage down the port side of the vessel.


BARDID: AL-2011-0017
Date: 2011-04-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:15:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Bankhead Lake
NearestCityTown: Rodgersville
County: Lauderdale
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentCause2: MACHINERY FAILURE
AccidentCause3: OPERATOR INATTENTION
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
The subjects involved were fishing below Wheeler Dam in an 18 foot bass boat. The dam flood gates were open creating a waterfall situation. The current was pulling them toward the waterfall and they did not realize they were in trouble until the current over-powered their trolling motor. Victim tried to start the out-board but it flooded out and failed to start. Subjects were wearing inflatable Type III PFD's but Victim was unable to pull the activation cord once they were caught up in the turbulance. Victim suffered back and neck injuries and was transported to ECM Hospital in Florence.


BARDID: AL-2011-0018
Date: 2011-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:45:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: NAME
County: Mobile
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
BOAT #1 SOUTHBOUND BAYOU CANOT MET BOAT #2 THAT WAS NORTHBOUND . BOAT #2 TURNED TO THE RIGHT BOAT #1 MIRRORED HIS TURN BOAT #2TURNED LEFT BOAT #1 MIRRORED TURN AGAIN.BOAT #2TURNED HARD LEFT TO AVOID HEAD ON COLLISION BOAT#1 TURNED HARD RIGHT. RIGHT SIDE OF BOAT#2  COLLIDED WITH LEFT SIDE OF BOAT#1  

OPERATOR WAS ARRESTED FOR BUI BUT CHARGE WAS LATER NOLLE PROSSED AND A DIFFERENT CHARGE (MANSLAUGHTER) WAS FILED.


BARDID: AL-2011-0019
Date: 2011-04-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Fowl River
NearestCityTown: Theodore
County: Mobile
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentCause3: SHARP TURN
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
On the date and time stated above, the operator of vessel #1  was towing a female passenger on a tube.  As they passed a dock the tube and the passenger struck the dock.  After witnessing the collision, the operator of vessel #1 jumped from the vessel to assist the passenger and the vessel (#1) ran up into the marsh grass on the opposite side of the river.  The passenger that struck the dock recieved serious injuries and was transported by ambulance to USA Trauma Center in Mobile.  The operator was not injured in the accident.


BARDID: AL-2011-0020
Date: 2011-05-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:30:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Weiss Lake
NearestCityTown: Cedar Bluff
County: Cherokee
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Hull Failure
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: SINKING
RedactedNarrative:
Subjects had just filled up with gas and were heading out of Little River Marina toward Little River and noticed that the vessel would not plane out, they choked the motor and the motor quit.  At this time they noticed that the boat was taking on water and sank very quickly at this point.  Subjects were able to put on life jackets while in the water.  A man and woman in another boat came by and picked them up and took them back to the Marina.


BARDID: AL-2011-0021
Date: 2011-05-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Gulf of Mexico
NearestCityTown: Orange Beach
County: Baldwin
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was headed southeast out of Perdido Pass with two passengers on board a center console vessel.  Injured passenger was sitting in seat in bow facing aft.  Other passenger was sitting on seat in front of console facing forward.  Vessel struck large wave throwing bow passenger to the deck injuring hip and lower back.  Injured passenger had hip replacement surgery one year prior.  Operator brought vessel back to Ono Island where he met medical personnel.


BARDID: AL-2011-0022
Date: 2011-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:45:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Perdido Pass
NearestCityTown: Orange Beach
County: Baldwin
WaterConditions: Very Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
ON ABOVE DATE AND TIME, VESSEL #2 (ONE POB W/M) WHILE MANUVERING STRUCK VESSEL #1  (2 POB, 2 W/F) ON THE STARBOARD REAR OF VESSEL #2, PASSENGER ON VESSEL #2 SUFFERED INJURIES (FRACTURE) TO HER RIGHT LEG BELOW THE KNEE DUE TO IMPACT FROM VESSEL #2. PASSENGER WAS THROWN FROM THE VESSEL INTO THE WATER DUE TO THE IMPACT. PASSENGER WAS ABLE TO REBOARD THE VESSEL BUT LATER MOVED OVER TO A PASSING PARASAIL VESSEL FOR TRANSPORT TO THE AMP OFFICE, SHE WAS TURNED OVER TO MEDICAL STAFF AT AMP OFFICE AND TRANSPORTED TO SOUTH BALDWIN HOSPITAL FOR CARE.


BARDID: AL-2011-0023
Date: 2011-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:30:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Logan Martin
NearestCityTown: Pell City
County: St. Clair
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: IMPROPER LOOKOUT
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
Between midnight and 1230a.m. this date, a pontoon vessel  struck the pier.  The operator stated that he was "messing with his radio" at the time of the collision and did not realize he had gotten that far over.  The pier is located on the right hand side of Rabbit Branch coming in from the main channel.  Operator was attempting to return home and stated that he had only been operating for 1 hr. prior to the collision.  He further stated that he left the scene and did not return until the next morning, because it was too late to call anyone.


BARDID: AL-2011-0024
Date: 2011-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Logan Martin
NearestCityTown: Riverside
County: St. Clair
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
At apx. 8:00p.m. this date, the operator of vessel 1 was traveling down river on Lake Logan Martin from the area of Lock 4.  He stated he was running just on plane at apx. 35mph.  Operator further stated that he did not see the pontoon boat in front of him and said the white light on vessel 2 blended into the shoreline lights coming from Plantation Campground.  Right before the collision he heard someone yell on the pontoon boat and was able to swerve to port side.  Vessel 1 struck the back port side pontoon on vessel 2.  The metal ring on the pontoon cut and scrapped between the starboard bow and beam of vessel 1.  Vessel 2 was at anchor at the time of the collisioin.


BARDID: AL-2011-0025
Date: 2011-06-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:45:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Logan Martin
NearestCityTown: Alpine
County: Talladega
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: People on Gunwale, Bow, or Transom
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentCause3: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
At apx. 4:40p.m. this date, the family was traveling down river on lake Logan Martin toward Clear Creek Harbor when their 10 year old son came off the front of their pontoon boat and was pulled underneath resulting in severe lacerations to both legs and his lower back.  The operator stated that he was riding on the front of the pontoon boat in front of the railing and believed that a wake caught his feet and pulled him off.  Operator further stated that they were not going very fast as he was having some problems with the engine.  The boy was wearing a PFD when he went into the water.  He was brought back into the boat and emergency response called at 4:46p.m.  Ambulance and fire rescue met the pontoon boat at the pier for Willow Grill in Clear Creek Harbor.  Life Flight was called for by a doctor who was in the area and who had stopped to assist.  Marine Police were notified at apx. 5:00p.m. and arrived on scene at 5:25p.m.  The injured boy was transported by air to Children's Hospital at apx. 5:40p.m.


BARDID: AL-2011-0026
Date: 2011-06-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Tombigbee River
NearestCityTown: Gilbertown
County: Choctaw
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel number 1 came within 10 yards of vessel number 2.  V1 attempted to "spray" V2 by making a sharp turn to the left.  Upon pulling alongside of V2 she made a left turn not seeing V1.  V1 in turn ran over the bow of Vessel number 2. 


BARDID: AL-2011-0027
Date: 2011-06-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:00:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Jordan
NearestCityTown: Verbena
County: Chilton
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: HULL FAILURE
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: SINKING
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was tied to a wall at Mitchell Dam. The only surviving victim advised that when he awoke that the other two victims were panicking and trying to put on their PFD’s as water flooded the vessel. Then the witness advised that subject1 disappeared immediately and subject2 went under shortly after. the survivor stated that he held on to a PFD until being discovered the next morning.

Upon speaking with people at the boat ramp where victim launched his boat, officers were advised that the occupants of the boat had thrown out several empty beer cans. After examination of the boat I discovered a small hole in the transom that had been filled in with what appeared to be silicone. In my opinion this hole and improper repair are possibly the cause of the boat flooding and subsequently sinking.


BARDID: AL-2011-0028
Date: 2011-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:15:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Smith Lake
NearestCityTown: Arley
County: Winston
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Victim and his friends from his church were barefoot skiing on Smith Lake in the Brushy Creek area. He is very expierenced according to his friends. Wittnesses said he turned backwards with his back to the boat. His heel went down in the water and caused him to slam head first in the water. They got him to the dock, he was responsive at first. He then broke out in a cold sweat and then lost consciousness. Because of no phone service they loaded victim in the vehicle and went to Arley. There they recieved service and called 911. Arley Police and myself were then notified and responded to the victums location. They air lifted victim to Huntsville Hospital. 
 I was notified that were has swelling on the brain and has undergone surgery and is stable at this time.


BARDID: AL-2011-0029
Date: 2011-05-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Hall Mill Creek
NearestCityTown: Theodore
County: Mobile
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: SHARP TURN
AccidentCause3: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 5/22/11 at approx. 4:00pm, a collision of 2 vessels occured in Halls Mill Creek. From statements gathered and accident damage, V2 struck V1 on the port side midship with the bow of the PWC. V1 passenger was ejected from V1. V2 operator was ejected from V2.  Accident occured at sharp bend in creek approx. 1/2 mile east downstream of the railroad tressel.  Mobile Fire-Rescue provided treatment at scene. Both passenger and operator of V1 were treated at USA Medical Center in Mobile, and operator of V1 was treated at Providence Hospital in Mobile.
V1 was traveling upstream and upon seeing V2 heading at them made hard turn to starboard(right) toward the shoreline. V1 was traveling downstream and struck V2(see accident diagram).
All damages listed are estimates only.


BARDID: AL-2011-0030
Date: 2011-06-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:50:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Wheeler Lake
County: Limestone
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel One- a Fisher Pontoon Boat, was departing the boat dock and while making a turn ran over two unoccupied PWC's tied to the dock (vessels two and three). Both PWC's are owned by the same person.


BARDID: AL-2011-0031
Date: 2011-06-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Honeycomb Creek
NearestCityTown: Grant
County: Marshall
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: IMPROPER LOOKOUT
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
According to the operator and passenger of the vessel, they were attempting to connect the loose part of the bimini top of the boat and ran ashore.


BARDID: AL-2011-0032
Date: 2011-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 06:30:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pickwick Lake
NearestCityTown: Muscle Shoals
County: Colbert
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: EXCESSIVE SPEED
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
I received a call from troopers posts of a 10-50. I responded to Mcfarland park and both parties was there except the operator of vessel #1. TVA Police advised me that Operator1 had been airlifted to Huntsville Hospital due to his injuries. Lt. met me there also. I gave everyone involved in the accident a witness statements and asked if they would fill the forms out, give there statement and try to draw what happened. All the statements reported advised that vessel number two was traveling in the channel near the rock pile and boat ramp heading towards Wilson Dam and tried to pass vessel #1 swerving toward the rock pile. I asked OPerator2 if he came off plane. He advised that he did not. I asked V1 subject if their boat was anchored. She advised that they was drifting, but not anchored. I asked V1 subject if her husband fell off the boat or if he jumped, she said he fell after their boat hit. She advised that they were screaming and waving their arms before they were hit. The passenger in vessel #2 advised that she heard the screaming before there boat hit operator1. I waited until Operator1 could talk to me before getting his statement. I met him at his residence after he got home from the hospital. He advised that they was fishing near the rock pile and saw a boat coming towards them fast, and he told his wife to jump but can't remember anything until he woke up in the ambulance.


BARDID: AL-2011-0033
Date: 2011-06-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Cypress Creek
County: Lauderdale
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentCause2: Dam/lock
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was kayaking on Cypress creek and went over a dam at the water treatment plant and lost balance in his kayak, tried to hang on to friends boat but lost grip and drowned.


BARDID: AL-2011-0035
Date: 2011-07-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:36:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Upper Bear Creek
NearestCityTown: Phil Campbell
County: Franklin
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Sharp Turn
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
I received a call of a boat accident with people missing. I responded and found and I.D the first subject near the shoreline and began calling for EMA from Franklin co., and Colbert co. I secured the boat and began searching for the second missing person and I found him on the 28th and notified the family. I made contact w/ the third party of the accident who was being treated for minor injuries. I was advised from the third party that they was traveling on upper bear creek, and the boat jerked quickly and slung everyone out of the boat.


BARDID: AL-2011-0036
Date: 2011-07-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:50:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Martin
NearestCityTown: Eclectic
County: Elmore
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: IMPROPER LOOKOUT
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
On 7-1-2011 at approximately 8:30 pm, V-1 a runabout with 6 occupants, departed Sinclair's Restaurant on Lake Martin, headed to a residence in the Parker Creek area.  At approximately 8:40 pm, V-2, a pontoon boat with 2 occupants, departed the Willow Creek area headed towards Dennis Creek.  At appx. 8:50 pm V-1 struck V-2 on the forward part of starboard side and continued running down the side until it reached the rear starboard area of V-2.  The collision injured 5 people.

Marine Police arrived on scene at 9:05 pm and secured the scene and the operator of V-1. A passing vessel assisted with transporting the injured victims to shore treatment and transport to the hospital. Additional AMP units arrived on scene and assisted with towing the vessels and remaining passengers to shore.

Several factors contributed to this accident. According to statements made by passengers on his vessel and by BAC samples that were taken, it appears that the operator of V-1 was intoxicated (his BAC was .225 two hours after the accident) at the time of the accident. The operator of V-1 also did not follow the navigation rules of the road as he was travelling on the left side of the channel instead of the right. V-1 also did not have a stern light in place at the time of the accident. It was located on the deck under the rear seat after the incident. V-1's operator was also not wearing an emergency cut-off switch, which contributed to the injuries sustained by a 14 year passenger. Moments after the collision, the 14 year old fell from the vessel and was struck by the propeller.


BARDID: AL-2011-0038
Date: 2011-09-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 03:20:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Other Waters
County: Shelby
WaterConditions: UNKNOWN
Wind: UNKNOWN
Visibility: UNKN
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
It was reported to Shelby Co Deputies that victim fell off the boat pulling up the ladder while her husband was pulling up the anchor. Victim could not swim and the husband went in the water after her but could not find her immediately. Once she was found and pulled to shore she could not be revived. Shelby Co So responded and notified me of the incident.

THIS IS A NON-BOATING FATALITY. THE VESSEL WAS AT ANCHOR WHILE THE OCCUPANTS WERE SUNNING, SWIMMING AND SNORKELING (BEING USED AS A SWIM PLATFORM). HUSBAND HEARD HIS WIFE FALL IN WHILE HE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF PULLING UP THE ANCHOR,


BARDID: AL-2011-0039
Date: 2011-03-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Guntersville Lake
NearestCityTown: Scottsboro
County: Jackson
WaterConditions: UNKNOWN
Wind: UNKNOWN
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Operator advised that he had just had some work done on his engines and had the mechanic on board with him to test them. He was running on an unfamiliar stretch of river and ran outside the bouys into shallow water near Mink Creek. When operator ran aground it bent both shafts, both props, and the supporting struts. One strut also punched or tore a hole in the hull. The boat was pulled back into deep water by a towing service and returned to the marina under its own power.


BARDID: AL-2011-0040
Date: 2011-04-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Alabama River
NearestCityTown: Montgomery
County: Montgomery
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Ignition of Spilled Fuel or Vapor
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
Operator stated that he was going to replace the fuel filter but did not have the correct filter and went to the river to try the boat out. He said it would run and then quit. He would pump the bulb up and it would run then quit. The last time he tried to start the motor, he heard a pop and looked back, the rear deck was blown open and flames were coming out from under the rear deck where the fuel tank is located. He emptied his extinguisher, another guy came over and used his extinguisher also. After the second extinguisher was used the fire was out and the boat was towed back to Cooter's Pond.


BARDID: AL-2011-0041
Date: 2011-12-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:20:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Other Waters
NearestCityTown: Wellington
County: Calhoun
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentCause2: People on Gunwale, Bow, or Transom
AccidentCause3: IMPROPER LOADING
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
At apx. 6a.m., the victim and two passengers left home to go fishing on a small private pond in Wellington, AL.  At apx. 9:20a.m., the victim reportedly stood up in the small john boat, making the craft unstable and resulting in the vessel capsizing.  The two passengers were able to swim to the bank after attempting to render assistance to the victim.  The victim was reported not to be a strong swimmer.  He was wearing a winter jumpsuit and boots.  There was only (1) PFD at the scene that was not used during the accident.  911 was called at 9:25a.m.


BARDID: AL-2011-0042
Date: 2011-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:40:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Soldier Creek
NearestCityTown: Lillian
County: Baldwin
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: EXCESSIVE SPEED
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent3: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
Responded to call of vessel accident at North end of Soldiers Creek.  Arrived to find a vessel in the woods.  The operator had driven his vessel into the woods across from where he entered the waterway.  He had fallen out of the vessel, been struck in the lower right leg by the propeller, and fallen into the water.  Good samaritan and his wife were fishing upstream when they heard the noise of the propeller running out of the water.  They described it as the sound of a generator.  As they went to investigate, they found the Operator flailing about in the water.  Good samaritan had to fight Operator to get him to the shore as good samaritan2 called 911 for help.

Operator was barely coherent upon arrival and rapidly succumbing to shock.  His breath had a fruity smell which I attributed to possible diabetic issues.  He was treated by local rescue personnel, transferred to our vessel, and transferred to the mouth of Soldiers Creek for helicopter transport to Baptist Hospital trauma center.

Good samaritan and his wife brought operator to a family members residence.

Investigation of the vessel showed the throttle still fully open, large amounts of blood and flesh at the propeller, a cold alcoholic beverage in a topped insulated cup, and cracks in the vessel hull.  Photos were taken, and the vessel transported to a family members dock.  

A subpoena was made to Baptist Hospital for Operator's medical records.

The medical records revealed the presence of alcohol and cannabinoids.


BARDID: AL-2011-0043
Date: 2011-06-16 00:00:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Smith Lake
NearestCityTown: Jasper
County: Walker
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Sudden Medical Condition
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
subject was skiing across from Duskin Point Marina on Smith Lake. He fell into the water while in tow. His family got to him, he was unresponsive and not breathing. They called 911 and then Duskin Point Marina. They got him to the Marina and adminstered CPR. They were able to revive him back breathing. skier was air lifted to UAB Hospital. There the doctors said he had no trama from skiing, but he had gone into heart failure. They believe thats why he fell while in tow.


BARDID: AL-2011-0044
Date: 2011-06-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 05:30:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Tombigbee River
NearestCityTown: Myrtlewood
County: Marengo
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
AccidentCause2: SHARP TURN
MachineryFailure: Electrical
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
On June the 19th at approximately 5:30 AM three people were returning to Myrtlewood boat landing after a night of fishing.  The boat was traveling north on the Tombigbee River when the boat suddenly lost steering and took a sharp turn to the right.  occupant was sitting on the middle seat and was thrown overboard when the boat made the sudden turn. operator said that he "tried to kill the engine but it would not turn off".  The vessel continued to make the sharp right turn when occupant1 noticed that they were headed for a large stump that was protruding about 5ft above the water line.  Just before impact occupant1 attempted to jump over the stump and was knocked overboard.  Upon impact operator was thrown into the console.  occupant1 swam to and pulled occupant2 to safety in shallow water.  All 3 individuals recieved medical treatment at Brian Whitfield Hospital and were released.


BARDID: AL-2011-0045
Date: 2011-06-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:30:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pickwick Lake
NearestCityTown: Florence
County: Lauderdale
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
A electrical short started a fire in the engine compartment.  This caused a fire to fill the hull traveling down toward mid ship and escaping around the window.  The fire was put out quickly by two fire extinguishers.  The fire caused the following damage:  fiberglass, wiring in engine bay, smoking of the interior cabin, and wiring under dash.


BARDID: AL-2011-0046
Date: 2011-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:25:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Wilson Lake
NearestCityTown: Killen
County: Lauderdale
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
Operator advised me, that he had just got his boat out of the shop the day before. He advised, that when he turned the key to the ignition, the engine did not turn over, just a clicking sound similar to the sound of a electricity clicking. He advised, that he saw smoke and raised the engine compartment, the engine was smoking. operator advised, that he got his fire extinguisher and started sraying the engine, and called 911. The fire dept arrived and cut the power to the boat and stayed with it until arrived. It didnt sink, nor was it taking on water. Operator called the shop that worked on his boat to pull it out of the water.


BARDID: AL-2011-0047
Date: 2011-06-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Eufaula
NearestCityTown: Eufaula
County: Barbour
WaterConditions: Calm
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
On above noted date and approximate time at or near the mouth of Cheneyhatchee Creek on Walter F. George Reservoir while being towed on a wakeboard, victim fell and her wakeboard struck her on the left rear side of her head causing a gash that required 14 staples.


BARDID: AL-2011-0048
Date: 2011-06-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Intercoastal Waterway
NearestCityTown: Gulf Shores
County: Baldwin
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL #1 HIT END OF DOCK FINGER WHILE BACKING INTO SLIP. INJURED VICTIM WAS ON SWIM PLATFORM WHEN IMPACT OCCURRED SUFFERED INJURY TO HIS FOOT.


BARDID: AL-2011-0049
Date: 2011-06-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Martin
NearestCityTown: Eclectic
County: Elmore
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Ignition of Spilled Fuel or Vapor
AccidentCause2: Failure to vent
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
The operator stated that he had re-fueled at Real Island Marina a short time before the accident. He stated that the engine stopped and shortly after restarting the engine the boat caught on fire. The engine compartment flamed up and fire came out of the vents and the engine compartment cover. One passenger received slight burns to his right ear and was transported to Wetumpka Urgent Care by POV . The flames died down and the engine compartment was smoldering upon arrival. Real Island Fire Department was requested and the vessel was towed to the shoreline where the fire department washed down the engine compartment and used foam to extinguish the fire. The vessel had been  in the repair shop the week prior due to an apparent fuel leak.


BARDID: AL-2011-0050
Date: 2011-06-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:50:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Martin
NearestCityTown: Eclectic
County: Elmore
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 3:50pm, Vessel number 1 was towing two tubes with 2 passengers each when the  operator noticed one of the passengers let go of the tube and slipped into the water. The operator stopped the boat and learned that tuber had injured her back and neck as the tube had crossed some waves. She was placed in the boat and transported.  The Kowaliga Fire Department responded and began treatment. Haynes Amulance arrived on scene and transported her to Jackson's Hospital in Montgomery, AL.


BARDID: AL-2011-0051
Date: 2011-06-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:35:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Perdido Bay
NearestCityTown: Lillian
County: Baldwin
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator advised that her visor had blown off into the water.  She attempted to recover it several times by vessel, but had no success.  She then shut off the motor and jumped overboard to retrieve it.  The wind and current blew the vessel and operator apart faster than she could recover.  She told a passenger on board to throw a rope, but the attempt was short.  She then told the passenger to throw her a PFD, but the wind caught it and blew it in a different direction.  The passenger had no experience operating a vessel and could not restart the vessel to attempt to get to the operator.  The passenger then notified 911.  The operator advised she attempted to swim back to the vessel and to shore, both unsuccessful.  Six agencies responded to the area and began a search.  i spotted the subject chin deep in the water and my partner and I pulled her aboard, Picked up an EMT from Perdido Beach VFD, and brought her to a waiting ambulance at Emanual Bayou ramp.


BARDID: AL-2011-0053
Date: 2011-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:00:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Smith Lake
NearestCityTown: Houston
County: Winston
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: Restricted Vision
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
two people were heading toward the Hog House area from Yellow Creek. Operator turned a bend and he said everything blacked out with his vision. He pulled the boat back to bring it off plane and struck a floating boat dock. The vessel slid over the swim platform and struck a structure pole, stopping all momentum of the vessel. It split the front half of the vessel into. The vessel came to rest on the boat dock. Later that day the vessel was removed from the boat dock and taken back to residence. There was some structural damage to the boat dock. No one was transported to a hospital or sought medical attention.


BARDID: AL-2011-0054
Date: 2011-07-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Wheeler Lake
NearestCityTown: Wheeler
County: Lawrence
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Hull Failure
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: SINKING
RedactedNarrative:
Operator said that the boat had been slowly taking on water all day but that the bilge pump had been working.  The bilge pump quit and the boat took on more water.  Operator asked for help andtwo people got in the boat and helped bail out the water.  They could not keep up with
the water.  the two tried to go get the boat and pull him back to the shore.  Operator said that when they got off the boat it began to sink faster.  He decided that the boat was to far gone and jumped into the water and swam to the other boat.  The boat sank.

The boat has not been recovered.  Information regarding equipment and condition of boat was provided by the operator and the witnesses.


BARDID: AL-2011-0055
Date: 2011-08-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:45:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Martin
NearestCityTown: Eclectic
County: Elmore
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: CAPSIZING
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
According to statements, they were in V1 heading from the Dixie Island area toward Talisi slough.  They had decided to return home due to a storm that came up.  As they neared Dixie Sailing Club water began coming into the boat due to the wind and wake from boats passing.  At this time the boat lost power.  The combined influence of the wind and wake swamped the boat, causing it to capsize.  A passing pontoon boat picked up the two men and was able to recover their floating belongings.  I picked them up from the pontoon boat and towed the overturned boat to the boat ramp at Dixie Sailboat Club.  The men and their belongings were returned to Kowaliga Retreat where they got their truck and trailer and recovered the boat.


BARDID: AL-2011-0056
Date: 2011-08-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:50:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Intercoastal Waterway
NearestCityTown: Orange Beach
County: Baldwin
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
On the above date vessel #1 received damage to the Port side from an electrical fire caused by a loose connection at the shore power receptacle. Damage was to the wiring, fiberglass and wood surrounding the receptacle. The fire was extinguished by Orange Beach Fire Department and Alabama Marine Police. No injuries were reported at the time of the incident.


BARDID: AL-2011-0057
Date: 2011-08-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:55:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Martin
NearestCityTown: Dadeville
County: Tallapoosa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: IMPROPER LOOKOUT
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling north in the Tallapoosa River channel just north of Midway Island on Lake Martin. Vessel 2 was traveling south in the Tallapoosa River channel also just north of Midway Island. The operator and passengers of Vessel 2 stated that they never saw or heard anything until they felt a collision. The operator of Vessel 1 stated that he saw the red and green navigation lights of Vessel 2 headed toward him on his starboard side. He stated that the view of the light would go from red to green and back as if the course of Vessel 2 was constantly changing. He stated that he sped up and slowed down in an attempt to "outmaneuver" Vessel 2. Vessel 2 struck Vessel 1 in the extreme rear of the starboard side, which was where Vessel 1 sustained all of its damage. Vessel 2 had hull fractures on both sides of the bow, stress fractures across the top cap of the bow and scrape marks down the right side of the hull extending almost to the center of the boat. 

Vessel 2 had 8 adults on board. A female passenger complained of head, neck and back injuries. The injured female was examined by EMS personnel on the scene but she refused further treatment. Vessel 1 had four adults on board and 6 children. 2 of the children were examined by EMS personnel on the scene but sustained no visible injuries. One of the children was suffering from hyperventilation and she received oxygen from EMS personnel. One of the adult female passengers also sustained neck and back injuries that worsened overnight. She was taken to the hospital emergency room the next day and treated and released. All 6 children were wearing Type 3 U.S.C.G.-approved personal flotation devices. 

The operator of Vessel 1 was tested for alcohol consumption and tested negative. The operator of Vessel 2 was visibly under the influence of alcoholic beverages and given field sobriety tests. She stated that she was not wearing her glasses during the field sobriety tests and that she had trouble seeing things at a distance. She also stated that she was on three prescription medications for anxiety. She refused to take a preliminary breath test at the scene and was arrested for boating under the influence. The passengers in her boat also appeared to be under the influence of alcoholic beverages and were not capable of operating. Two of them volunteered to be tested to determine if they could operate. One individual stated that he probably had consumed the least of those on board and he registered .14% B.A.C. on the preliminary breath testing device.

Both operators stated that all of their navigational lights were functioning properly and turned on at the time of the accident. Both vessels had the required navigation lights properly displayed when I arrived at the accident scene. The operator of Vessel 2 stated that Vessel 1 was not displaying its lights as required at the time of the accident. The operator of Vessel 1 stated that he saw Vessel 2's red and green light prior to the collision. 

The owner and operator of Vessel 1 had a friend respond to the marina to tow his boat back to the launching area. The passengers in Vessel 2 secured it at Pleasure Point Marina after talking to the vessel's owner. All of the passengers received rides from that location.


BARDID: AL-2011-0060
Date: 2011-09-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lower Bear Lake
NearestCityTown: Haleyville
County: Winston
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
two people were traveling South in the Quarter Creek area of Bear Creek Lake. operator reached for a mountain dew can. A bag that had garbage in it then blew up in the face of operator . He removed the bag and put it under the operator station and looked up and was headed toward the shore line. He pulled off the throtle but was to late. The vessel struck the shore line and launched the vessel into the woods about 20 feet. Neither person was injured, and there was no property damage done. The only damage was to the vessel.


BARDID: AL-2011-0061
Date: 2011-10-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Bayou St John
NearestCityTown: Orange Beach
County: Baldwin
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
RedactedNarrative:
ON ABOVE DATE AND TIME, VESSEL #1 WAS WESTBOUND IN BAYOU ST JOHN RETURNING FROM FLORIDA. THE VESSEL OPERATOR WAS USING A CELL PHONE NAUTICAL APP TO DRIVE BY, AND WAS ON THE WRONG SIDE OF NAVIGATIONAL CHANNEL. THE VESSEL STRUCK THE EASTERN JETTY AND BECAME AIRBORNE AND LANDED IN THE ONTO CANAL. THE VESSEL SUFFERED SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE KEEL AND LOWER UNIT AND WAS TAKING ON WATER. ONCE ON SCENE, BOTH PASSENGERS WERE BROUGHT ON AMP VESSEL FOR MEDICAL ASSESSMENT. THE PASSENGER SUFFERED A SMALL CUT ON HER LEFT EAR. THE OPERATOR WAS UNINJURED. THE VESSEL WAS TOWED BY AMP TO BOGGY POINT BOAT RAMP AND PLACED ON A TRAILER AND ACCIDENT REPORT PAPERWORK WAS INITIATED.


BARDID: AL-2011-0062
Date: 2011-10-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:14:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Arnica Bay
NearestCityTown: Orange Beach
County: Baldwin
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
New operator traveling eastbound in ICW near Bear Point Marina in Arnica Bay did not see day marker #61 and headed for day marker #59 which made them cross shallow water where the vessel ran aground.


BARDID: AL-2011-0063
Date: 2011-12-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Bayou St John
NearestCityTown: Orange Beach
County: Baldwin
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was returning from Perdido Pass traveling along the south channel in Bayou St John on the North side of Ono Island. Operater was following GPS. Passed on the wrong side of Red light at end of jetty, Vessel struck first jetty causing the vessel to jump over the channel on to the second jetty. No injuries were reported at the time of accident.


BARDID: AL-2011-0064
Date: 2011-08-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Terry Cove
NearestCityTown: Orange Beach
County: Baldwin
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Vessel
AccidentEvent3: CAPSIZING
RedactedNarrative:
On the above date and time Vessels number 1 and 2 were operating North of the idle speed zone at Boggy Point in Terry Cove. Vessel number 2 came to a stop just north of the zone. Vessel number 1 did not see vessel number 2 stop and collided with it striking the vessel causing it to flip over sending both operator and passenger into the water. Both vessels returned to the dock where Marine Police was notified. The operator of vessel number 2 complained of possible injury to his right leg but refused medical treatment at the scene. Vessel number 2 received damage to the stbd bow section and steering mechanism from the impact


BARDID: AL-2011-0065
Date: 2011-08-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:20:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Hall Mill Creek
NearestCityTown: Theodore
County: Mobile
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: SHARP TURN
AccidentCause3: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/6/11  at approx. 4:45pm., an accident call came over the VHF radio of an accident with injuries.  I called USCG Dauphin Island to get details of location. Myself and I9411 responded in the 11m patrol boat to "Hippie Beach", on Halls Mill Creek.  2 jet ski's had collided in a narrow canal that runs off to the west and south. From the witnesses and operators, they had collided at one of the numerous blind and sharp curves in the canal.  1 female passenger was taken to Providence Hospital in Mobile with reported back pain.  No other injuries were reported.   Information was taken, and both operators and jet ski's were released.


BARDID: AL-2011-0066
Date: 2011-09-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Wheeler Lake
NearestCityTown: Triana
County: Madison
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
This Accident between two Personal Watercraft on Wheeler Lake in Madison county which happened at or about 6:30 PM on 09/21/11 Wednesday evening, was about three quarters away across the river from Telucia Landing as stated by wittnesses. Witnesses stated the operators were doing figure 8"s or going in a circle doing what they called a wirlpool. Witnesses stated Vessels were changeing directions and turning when vessel #1 struck Head on into Vessel # 2 on center Right side ejecting all 4-People into the water. Although I was not there at time of Impact , I feel that operator inattention to fail to look a direction before turning and age of operators most likely contributed to this Accident.


BARDID: AL-2011-0067
Date: 2011-10-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:30:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Wheeler Lake
NearestCityTown: Huntsville
County: Madison
WaterConditions: Calm
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
Boat Owner stated he had launched his boat and operated it Saturday Oct. 1, 2011 and did not noticed any thing unusal or any problems. He stated he came in and Tied his boat off to one of the Transit Docks at Ditto Landing at about 3:30 PM. in the afternoon. The next morning Oct. 2"nd Sunday at about 7:30 AM. it was discovered by Ditto Landing Personel Sunk where it was Tied to the Dock.


BARDID: AL-2011-0068
Date: 2011-09-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 03:35:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Intercoastal Waterway
NearestCityTown: Orange Beach
County: Baldwin
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
ON ABOVE DATE AND TIME - OPERATOR OF VESSEL #1 WAS WESTBOUND IN THE INTERCOASTAL WATERWAY WHEN THE VESSEL STRUCK THE #87 GREEN DAYBOARD - BREAKING THE PLATFORM OFF THE TOP THE DAYBOARD AND RENDERING IT OUT OF COMMISSION. VESSEL #1 WAS DAMAGED ON THE PORT FORWARD TOP OF THE GUNWALE.


BARDID: AL-2011-0069
Date: 2011-09-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:30:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Smith Lake
NearestCityTown: Jasper
County: Walker
WaterConditions: Calm
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentCause2: EXCESSIVE SPEED
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
According to the witness statements gathered, vessel #1 was tied to the dock at Squirrel's Marina.  Witness statements say that a blue and white boat traveling from Duskin Point Marina arrived at Squirrel's Marina with a strong wake.  The blue and white boat picked up a female passenger, left the marina, returned after an hour to an hour and a half, dropped off the female passenger, and left again leaving a strong wake.  After this, vessel #1 sank.


BARDID: AL-2011-0070
Date: 2011-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Guntersville Lake
NearestCityTown: Guntersville
County: Marshall
WaterConditions: Calm
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentCause2: IMPROPER LOOKOUT
AccidentCause3: Restricted Vision
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator1 left his dock travelling NE and crossing a marked secondary channel. Operator1 failed to see and yield right of way to Operator2's boat. Operator2 was travelling WNW into the sun and failed to see Operator1.Operator2s' boat struck Operator1's boat at the operator's station (starboard side).Operator1 suffered two small abrasions to his right forearm.Operator2(operator) suffered a two inch cut to the upper left chest.Operator2's passenger suffered an "L" shaped cut to the left temple that totaled about three inches.
Operator1's boat hull is totaled.I do not know or have a good estimate of it's value.Operator2's boat has a small crack and the rub rail was torn off. He esimates his damage at $ 300.


BARDID: AL-2011-0071
Date: 2011-08-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: First Creek
NearestCityTown: Rodgersville
County: Lauderdale
WaterConditions: Calm
HazardousWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentCause3: EXCESSIVE SPEED
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
According to operator and witness statements, Operator was pulling up to dock the boat at the Wheeler State Park Boat Ramp.  subject had her left hand on the side of the boat as she reached out with her right hand to catch the dock.  The tip of one finger on her left hand was pinched between the boat and the dock and was amputated.  Rodgersville Fire Department responded and Mrs.
victim and the severed appendage was transported to Athens-Limestone Hospital.


BARDID: AL-2011-0072
Date: 2011-07-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:00:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Alabama River
NearestCityTown: Lowndesboro
County: Lowndes
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hull Failure
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
On July 31, 2011, at approximately 12:30pm, Officer was contacted by Corp of Engineer Ranger  concerning a sunken vessel in Prairie Creek.  Upon arriving at Prairie Creek, I observed a 1996 Blazer 202 Pro V bass boat capsized near the campside dock.  After retrieving the vessel from the creek and assisting the owner to trailer the vessel, I interviewed the owner.  Operator stated that on July 30, 2011, after a day of fishing, he tied the vessel to the campsite dock for an overnight.  The next morning, at approximately 8:30am, Operator was notified by a fisherman passing by that the vessel was taking on water and sinking.  I asked Operator if there was an automatic bilge pump in the vessel.  Operator replied "yes".  Operator stated that the previous owner of the vessel installed some after market LED lights on the vessel and over time the lights ran the battery down.  So to avoid this power failure on July 30, 2011, Operator turned the main power source off, thus disabling the automatic bilge pump.  Operator also stated that he normally would manually bilge water from the vessel.  After an inspection of the vessel I observed that the drain plug was secure.  I also observed some sealing issues with the vessel between the hull and the cap.


BARDID: AL-2011-0073
Date: 2011-08-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Martin
NearestCityTown: Dadeville
County: Tallapoosa
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: IMPROPER LOOKOUT
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
These personal watercraft were rented from Lakeside Marina and Watercraft Rentals.  Shortly after leaving Lakeside Marina V2 slowed and/or stopped in front of V1.  V1 collided with V2 on the port side damaging V2 and injuring its riders.  A passerby assisted in getting one injured person back to Lakeside Marina.  Marina personnel retrieved the vessels and transported the other injured persons back to the marina.  EMS met them at the marina and transported them to East Alabama Medical Center.


BARDID: AL-2012-0002
Date: 2012-02-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:28:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Smith Lake
NearestCityTown: Dodge City
County: Cullman
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
AccidentCause3: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
According to the witness statements and evidence gathered, vessel #1 was traveling from the main body of Simpson Creek turning into Calvert's Slough.  The operator misjudged the opening of the slough, resulting in a collision of vessel #1 with the rock wall.  The impact with the rock wall resulted in the vessel being overturned.  The operator stated, "I was watching my GPS, and the glare off of the GPS was so bright that I was unable to see the bank."  Upon impact, one passenger was thrown into the water while the other passenger and operator landed on the front fishing platform of the boat.  Within a matter of seconds, four fishermen fishing across the slough were able to assist vessel #1's occupants by getting them onto their boat and taking them to land. The assisting fishermen said they observed multiple alcoholic beverages floating around the wrecked vessel. Emergency services were then dispatched.  All three men had serious physical injuries resulting in the operator being taken by helicopter and the passengers taken by ambulance to Huntsville and Cullman hospitals.

The only PFD observed on scene by the officer was one Type IV.


BARDID: AL-2012-0004
Date: 2012-03-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:45:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Cedar Creek
NearestCityTown: Russellville
County: Franklin
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
I received a call from Quad-cities troopers post of a possible drowning on cedar creek. I traveled to Cedar creek with my patrol boat and met w/ Sherrif. He advised, that a hispanic male was trying to swim from his canoe to the boat ramp. The boat ramp was about 30 feet away from the subjects canoe. Witnnesses advised that he went down around 15ft away. A witness tried to swim to the subject but was unable to find him.  Frankiln co and Myself were using side scan sonar and located the body and set a bouy out. Two Franklin co divers went down at the bouy and found the young man. 


BARDID: AL-2012-0005
Date: 2012-04-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:22:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Coosa River
NearestCityTown: Centre
County: Cherokee
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
Subjects were turning in 360 degree circles on PWC and it appears they lost their sense of direction and hit dock. Operator was injured; passenger's injuries resulted in death.


BARDID: AL-2012-0007
Date: 2012-04-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:45:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Alabama River/Dannelly Reservo
NearestCityTown: Orrville
County: Dallas
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
victim was noodling in the Alabama River with friend before he leaned over to pick up a noodle.  subject fell overboard without wearing his PFD.  Friend threw a type IV PFD to victim but to no avail. he went under water and never resurfaced.


BARDID: AL-2012-0008
Date: 2012-02-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:30:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Wedowee / Harris Lake
NearestCityTown: Wedowee
County: Randolph
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
operator  was trying to return to Lonie White Boat Ramp during a heavy thunderstorm and heavy rain, and turned into a cove to seek shelter under a boathouse. He was unable to see rocky point entering the narrow cove and struck the rocks at apprx 15 MPH, he had minor injuries, but the boat was severely damaged. Randolph Sheriff's office responded and towed boat to Lonnie White Ramp. Deputy asked operator if he needed an ambulance and he refused.


BARDID: AL-2012-0009
Date: 2012-02-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Wheeler Lake
NearestCityTown: Decatur
County: Morgan
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 departed Ingalls Harbor for a fishing trip. Once the vessel cleared the harbor and entered the main channel it was swamped by high waves and wind and sunk to the bottom. Operator and passenger were pulled from the water by a tow barge (Mary Ethel) working near the Decatur Docks. Vessel was later located using side scan sonar approximately one mile down river (at the channel entrance to Jay Landings Marina) from the accident scene. Vessel currently remains sunk at that location in 24' of water.


BARDID: AL-2012-0010
Date: 2012-03-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:40:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: AL River to Mobile River
NearestCityTown: Prattville
County: Autauga
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper anchoring
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
operator had just anchored in the Alabama River when his boat begain to take on water over the rear. vessel capsized and operator and his family were then thown in to the water until a passer by picked them up.


BARDID: AL-2012-0011
Date: 2012-03-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:05:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Wheeler Lake
NearestCityTown: Union Grove
County: Marshall
WaterConditions: Calm
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
RedactedNarrative:
A boating accident occurred on Thursday 03/15/12 at about 7:05 PM. in Marshall county on Wheeler Lake. I was called out on this accident at 7:15 pm. in rough weather. Call came to me through Huntsville State. The accident involved a 19-foot bass boat (AL-8273-MC) with two people on it Sinking. There were no Injurys and Operator stated his boat was a complete loss and he estimated damages at about $5000.00 Dollars. When I arrived at Ditto Landing and was departing in my boat to go to the scene I was advised by Madison County Resque that the boat had been secured to bank and the people on the boat were being brought back to Ditto Landing where there vehicles were. I returned to Ditto Landng and secured my boat and meet with the operator to get accident information. Operator stated they were returning to Ditto Landing and had been fishing just down from Guntersville Dam that Day. Operator also stated that he was going 50 MPH. by his GPS. . Operator also stated he had work done on his boat a year or more ago involving fixing the rear Transom in boat but had operated his boat at least a dozen to fifteen times before this trip and had no problems. Operator stated he and his father were returning back to Ditto Landing from a day of fishing. He stated they were rounding the turn at Painted Bluff in mid channel when the boat took a hard sharp right turn. Operator stated he remember glancing back at the rear of the boat and saw nothing there or the motor was barely hanging on. He stated he tried to make it to the bank but didn"t make it. The boat stopped short of the bank and sank in about 4 to 5 feet of water. He stated that he secured the boat to a tree on the bank and a farm worker at the field there gave them a ride back to Ditto Landing. Neighter Operator or his Father appeared to have any Injury.


BARDID: AL-2012-0012
Date: 2012-03-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:30:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Wilson Lake
NearestCityTown: Town Creek
County: Lawrence
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
I received a call of a two boat accident with injuries. The accident was on Wilson lake in Lawrence county near Wheeler dam. I went to the boat ramp and met w/ one party of the accident. The ownwer/operator of vessel #1 advised that he was headed toward the dam and the sun was in his eyes. He advised that he never saw vessel #2 and hit boat #2 and glanced off of them. The passenger in vessel#2 was ejected overboard. He was wearing his life jacket and his friend and operator pulled him into the boat and called 911. They went back to the boat ramp and waited on an ambulance to transport him to ECM hospital. I traveled to ECM hospital and got info. from the owner/operator of Vessel#2, and got the injuried passenger. V2 passenger advised that he did not remember anything until the ambulance picked him up. I notified victim's brother who lives in Oklahoma.


BARDID: AL-2012-0013
Date: 2012-04-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:05:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Terry Cove
NearestCityTown: Orange Beach
County: Baldwin
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL #1 AND VESSEL # 2 COLLIDED -  VESSEL #1 BOW STRUCK VESSEL #2 MIDSHIP STARBOARD. A PASSENGER ON VESSEL #2 WHO HAD THEIR LEG ON GUNWALE OF VESSEL #2 RECIEVED AN INJURY TO HER FOOT - ALL PATIENTS AND VESSEL BROUGHT TO BOGGY POINT BOAT RAMP - ALL INJURED PARTIES WERE REVIEWED BY EMT - ALL REFUSED MEDICAL TRANSPORT - ALL PARTIES ADVISED TO SEEK MEDICAL TREATMENT VIA POV - VESSEL INFORMATION GATHERED - PHOTOS TAKEN - OPERATOR AND PASSENGER INFORMATION GATHERED FOR REPORT - AS OF REPORT SUBMISSION DATE I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO SECURE A STATEMENT FROM VESSEL #2 OPERATOR (AFTER REPEATED ATTEMPTS) - AS WELL AS UNABLE TO SECURE ANY ESTIMATES FOR DAMAGE FROM VESSEL #2 INSURANCE PROVIDER - AMOUNTS OF DAMAGE BASED ON STATEMENTS FROM VESSEL OWNERS -  END OF REPORT


BARDID: AL-2012-0015
Date: 2012-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:45:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Other Waters
NearestCityTown: Montevallo
County: Shelby
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was fishing in a small pond when he stood up in the boat. The boat capsized and the victim fell out. He did not have a PFD with him in the boat.  Family member said he was trying to doggy paddle when he went down and never came back up.  Victim only had a Minn Kota 36 lbs thrust trolling motor but no outboard motor. The boat was a 10 ft 2 man plastic fishing boat. Information listed in this report is all that could be found on the boat.


BARDID: AL-2012-0016
Date: 2012-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:45:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Black Warrior River
NearestCityTown: Brookwood
County: Tuscaloosa
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
On Wednesday 5/30/12 a boater found victims boat floating with trolling motor in the water and a dog on board with no one else on board and notified Tusc. Co S.O. Tuscaloosa S.O. located the boat and tied it up and searched the bank. A search was resumed at 7:30 a.m. Thursday 5/31/12 the body was located by corp of engineer ranger at approximately 10:00 a.m. I was notified and responded to the scene where the victim was turned over to the medical examiner and the boat was secured to the truck and trailer. Interview with the brother on the scene determined the victim had just recovered from open heart surgery and was in bad health. The victim was found with a fishing lure stuck in his hand, and was believed to had been trying to retrieve the lure when he fell overboard and drowned.


BARDID: AL-2012-0017
Date: 2012-05-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:35:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Logan Martin
NearestCityTown: Alpine
County: Talladega
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
RedactedNarrative:
On 5/27/2012 between 3:00 and 3:35p.m. 5 subjects were in a 16' Tom Boy Bass Boat crossing the main channel of Logan Martin Lake when the wake or the combination of wakes from several passing vessels lapped over the stern and gunwales of their craft.  The volume of water caused the vessel to quickly sink.  Only one passenger had on a PFD, the other life vests were located in a storage compartment.  A passing pontoon boat saw the vessel sink and was able to pick up the 5 passengers.


BARDID: AL-2012-0018
Date: 2012-06-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:10:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Jordan
NearestCityTown: Deatsville
County: Elmore
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
According to witnesses the victim was having some type of mechanical trouble. The witness then stated that the victim left the operator’s station and went to the area of the engine. The witness then advised that the vessel took off and began circling, but he did not see if the victim was thrown from the boat. Upon arrival Sgt. and Captain found the boat circling in the area, unoccupied. A short time later I arrived on the scene and was able to remove the fuel line and bring the boat to a stop. Several search and rescue agencies arrived and are continuing to locate the victim.

body was recovered at 8:46 am, 07/02/2012.  The victim was not struck by the vessel's propeller; however there was a bruise on his head indicating that he may have struck the side of the vessel as he fell out of it, rendering him unconscious.  Official cause of death was listed as a drowning.


BARDID: AL-2012-0019
Date: 2012-02-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:45:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Neeley Henry
NearestCityTown: Ragland
County: St. Clair
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
The two boats were just out from Canoe Creek ramp. operator2 was drifting.  He was at the rod locker at the front of his boat. He heard a motor reve up. He looked and saw a boat coming at him. He yelled at the driver. That is when operator1 ran over boat2 coming to rest on the front deck.


BARDID: AL-2012-0020
Date: 2012-03-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Tensaw River
NearestCityTown: Stockton
County: Baldwin
WaterConditions: Choppy
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On March 02,2012 about 1330 I received a call that came through Baldwin 911 of a single boat accident in the Tensaw River near Lower Bryants Landing. It was reported that there was one in the water. When I arrived on scene the operator of the vessel was being loaded into an ambulance. I spoke with the EMT’s and they informed me that he was being transported to North Baldwin Hospital. The two witnesses stated that the operator was testing out his Allison boat. The witnessed watch as Operator1 took his down the river about a mile turned around then proceeded up river at a high rate of speed. Witnesses stated that the boat began to rock side to side (chine walk) then flipped. The operator surfaced near the rear of the vessel and swam to the vessel. They said he then swam, while pulling the boat to the shore. Operator called out to the witnesses who were standing across the river. subject called 911 and reported the accident. 
When Stockton VFD and EMT’s arrived on scene subject2 transported them across the river to assist the operator. Operator1 was placed on a back board and transported across the river to the ambulance.


BARDID: AL-2012-0021
Date: 2012-03-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Black Warrior River
NearestCityTown: Cordova
County: Walker
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
According to the witness statement and evidence gathered, the operator of the personal watercraft made a sharp turn and ran into the shoreline in the vicinity of Barney Beach located on the Warrior River.  Resulting in ejection of the operator and passenger.  Passenger then assisted the operator back onto the vessel and returned to the home of the operator, where emergency services were dispatched.


BARDID: AL-2012-0022
Date: 2012-04-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:20:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Shelby
NearestCityTown: Gulf Shores
County: Baldwin
WaterConditions: Calm
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Force of wave/wake
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
On the above date, subject was being towed on a inner tube. Operator was towing the tube in a westward direction approaching a wake created by his vessel. As the tube hit the wake Operator was thrown from the tube hitting the water at a hard impact. Operator complained of chest pains and was transferred to South Baldwin Hospital where he was treated for a collapsed lung. No other damages or injuries occurred.


BARDID: AL-2012-0023
Date: 2012-04-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:45:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Alabama River
NearestCityTown: Monroeville
County: Monroe
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
AccidentCause2: Dam/lock
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was tied to South (short) wall.  (operator) noticed vessel taking-on water and attempted to bail the water out.  He started vessel and attempted to move away from the dam when his vessel capsized, throwing two people into the Alabama River.  Nearby vessels assisted both persons to safety.  The operator was transported to Monroeville Hospital and treated for water inhalation.


BARDID: AL-2012-0024
Date: 2012-04-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:10:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Wheeler Lake
NearestCityTown: Huntsville
County: Madison
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
TWo people were sitting on their house boat when they heard lightning strike nearby. Smoke then began to pour out of the closet (closet contained the fuse panel and shore power connection). They attempted to extinguish with a fire extinguisher but the fire was to big. They evacuated and called 911.


BARDID: AL-2012-0025
Date: 2012-04-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:10:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Old River (Ole)
NearestCityTown: Orange Beach
County: Baldwin
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 reported he was pushed by passing vessel wake into vessel #2 causing a collision and injuring the operator of vessel 1


BARDID: AL-2012-0026
Date: 2012-05-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:05:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Martin
NearestCityTown: Eclectic
County: Elmore
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was riding a pwc.  He hit a wake from a passing boat. The force of the wake and the fact that he was standing, caused a bone in his leg to break.  He was transported to Baptist South hospital by Air-Evac.


BARDID: AL-2012-0027
Date: 2012-05-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:30:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Demopolis
NearestCityTown: Demopolis
County: Marengo
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of vessel #1,  Operator1, stated that he was traveling South on the Black Warrior River, just South of French Creek, when his vessel was struck by vessel #2. Operator1 stated that Vessel #2 was traveling North on the Black Warrior River, when he turned to Port (left), in front of him. Operator1 stated that it appeared that the operator of Vessel #2 did not see him. Operator1 stated that he, himself, turned hard to Starboard (right) to avoid the collision. Operator1 stated that the operator of Vessel #2 appeared to see him at the last second and he continued to turn hard to Port (left). Operator1 stated that the damage to his vessel was on the Port (left) side and that the damage to vessel #2 was on the Starboard (right) side. Operator1 stated that both vessels came to a stop and that the operator of Vessel #2 asked him if he was O.K, which Operator1 replied yes. Operator1 stated that vessel #2 then left the scene. Operator1 stated that vessel #2 was red and black and that the operator was a white male. He also stated that the operator was the only one in vessel #2. Operator1 was able to get his vessel to a nearby private boat launch, at which point he contacted authorities. MPO responded and began his investigation and his attempt to locate vessel #2. Vessel #2 was never located.


BARDID: AL-2012-0028
Date: 2012-05-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:40:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Smith Lake
NearestCityTown: Jasper
County: Walker
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unseen water hazard
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
RedactedNarrative:
May 18, 2012 around 11:40 PM operator was traviling West in the main channel of Lewis Smith Lake. He struck a log floating in the water, ripping his outboard engine off his vessel. The engine flew foward over the bow of the vessel. Parts of the engine struck operator in the back of the head, back, and arm. subject was fishing near by and rendered aid to operator. He tied his boat up and and took him to his home in Battle Creek. subject said they saw the log floating nearby operator's vessel. operator was transported to UAB Hospital. He was treated and released the next day. 

 The 250 hp Mercury Outboad Engine was a complete losse. It is in approximetely 200 feet of water.


BARDID: AL-2012-0029
Date: 2012-07-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: South Sauty Creek
County: Marshall
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Sudden medical condition
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was holding onto the ladder off the back of the pontoon boat and without saying anything just let go and went underwater.  An initial search by wife and friends revealed that Victim was missing and apparently drowned. 911 was called, responders arrived, began securing the scene and dragging ops began.  Victim's body recovered the following morning at approximately 0630 on 7/29/12 by Jackson CO R/S.  MC Corner announched Time of Death:  0630 on 7/29/12 with Cause of Death:Natural Cause (medical  condition; likely Heart attack) based on medical history and recent symptoms.


BARDID: AL-2012-0031
Date: 2012-07-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:24:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Spring Creek
County: Colbert
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: None
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
I received a call from Colbert county EMA of a missing person at Spring creek boat ramp on Pickwick lake in Colbert county. Ema director advised me that a truck and trailer was back down the ramp with a PWC floating near by.  When I arrived by vessel, rescue teams was using side scan sonar. I began running side scan sonar and located a object on the bottom similar to a human. Officer arrived at the scene by vehicle and came aboard with me and we marked the location, that I advised rescue teams what appears to be of a human. Colbert county EMA sent down divers at the marked location. With in minutes divers came to the surface with a black male with shorts on and a emergency cut-off latern attached to the left wrist. Upon bring the subject the to the shore, he was identified, through driver license and family identifing him. He was pronounced dead at the scene by the coroner.


BARDID: AL-2012-0032
Date: 2012-07-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:10:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Fish River
NearestCityTown: Fairhope
County: Baldwin
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator #1 advises that he was traveling downstream into right hand curve, bearing to right of center stream, as vessel #2 approached in same curve from downstream direction, traveling upstream. Vessel #2 entered curve, but failed to straighten out, continuing in a circular motion, striking vessel #1 on the port side, abaft the beam, as vessel #1 attempted evasive action, by steering to starboard. Vessel #2 struck vessel #1 with its starboard side bow, and glanced off of vessel #1, throwing passengers of vessel #2 overboard, and continued, unmanned, coming to rest on the right-hand descending bank of Fish River.

Operator of vessel #2 advises that she was traveling upstream into left hand curve, bearing to right of center stream, as vessel #1 approached in same curve from upstream direction, traveling downstream. Vessel #1 was traveling toward the outside of the curve, and vessel #2 steered toward the center of stream, intending to pass starboard to starboard, however, vessel #1 abruptly changed course and steered across path of vessel #2. Vessel #2 attempted evasive action, but struck vessel #1 abaft the beam on the port side, with the starboard bow of vessel #2. Passengers were thrown out of vessel #2 and vessel continued in motion, coming to rest on the right-hand descending bank of Fish River.


BARDID: AL-2012-0033
Date: 2012-05-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:30:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Alabama River
NearestCityTown: Millbrook
County: Elmore
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: None
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Inadequate onboard navigation lights
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On May 19, 2012 we received a call of a boating accident on the Alabama River near the One More Lounge while we were working the Montgomery City Fest detail. The original call came through a friend of Vessel 2’s operator. Captain, Officer, Officer and I responded to the accident scene via patrol boats.  While en route we were also notified by the Montgomery DPS trooper post of the accident.

As we arrived on the scene I saw two vessels sitting idle approximately one-hundred yards south of the One More Lounge. The Wellcraft Scarab was not displaying navigational lights at the time of our arrival, but the boat sustained serious damage during the accident that could have caused the navigational lights to cease functioning. The Mariah runabout was displaying the red and green combination light but no stern light. Officers later found the stern light pole inside a compartment on board the vessel.

Upon making contact with the Mariah, Officers determined that the operator had been consuming alcoholic beverages. At that time Officer attempted to administer field sobriety tests to Operator1, but Operator1 refused to complete the entire battery of tests. Officer arrested Operator1 for Boating Under the Influence. At that point Officers placed a temporary stern light at the rear of the Mariah and towed it to the dock at the One More Lounge. Two passengers aboard the boat provided written statements at the dock. Operator1 did not provide a written statement, but told Officer that he had been leaving the One More Lounge via boat headed toward CityFest. While he was attempting to plane off, his vessel struck the rear of the Scarab. Operator1 stated that he did not see the boat prior to the collision, but stated that after the collision he couldn’t see navigational lights on the Scarab. While examining the damage and safety equipment on board Operator1’s vessel, Officers saw several unopened and several empty beer cans present . 

Operator2 was the operator of the second vessel, the Wellcraft Scarab. She provided a written statement at the scene and was tested for consumption of alcoholic beverages as is routine with boating accident investigations.  She did not smell of alcoholic beverages nor did she appear to be under the influence of alcoholic beverages. Operator2 tested negative for the consumption of alcoholic beverages. According to her, she and her group had just left the One More Lounge after picking up pizzas. According to Operator2 and the passengers, her vessel was displaying all required navigational lights. They were idling south in the Alabama River headed toward CityFest when someone on board yelled for them to “watch out for that boat.” They were then suddenly struck from behind by another vessel.  According to Operator2 and the passengers in her boat, the Mariah struck her boat at the rear, went up and over the boat and down the left side of it before landing in the water.  Operator2 and her passengers began to check for injuries. She also stated that Operator1 then tried to leave the scene of the accident. A boat that had stopped to assist towed Operator2’s vessel in to the One More Lounge. Passengers in Operator2’s boat provided written statements and the names of the persons that stopped to assist are also included in this report. 

There were no injuries as a result of the accident, but both vessels sustained serious damage. Once officers were finished at the scene, the Scarab was released to Operator2 and the Mariah was released to a friend of Operator1’s at his request. Operator1 was transported to the Elmore County Jail in Wetumpka, where he refused the Drager test. Additional information and details were included in this narrative by Captain.


BARDID: AL-2012-0034
Date: 2012-07-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Black Warrior River
NearestCityTown: Foster
County: Tuscaloosa
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday July 7,2012 at approximately 6:00 p.m. I was notified of a boat accident involving a tuber that hit a stump and was being transported by e.m.s to DCH hospital in tuscaloosa. I was informed the driver and the boat were headed to fosters boat ramp, I responded to fosters with no contact. After a search from fosters to oliver lock and dam i was notified that Officer with Moundville p.d. and m/p/o had located the driver on the sandbar in moundville. I then responded to moundville where the operator was tested and arrested for b.u.i along with boat passenger or m.i.p. I then transported the driver to Tuscaloosa Metro Jail and booked him for b.u.i. I then responded to DCH hospital where the victim was in surgery for serious lacerations to his rear and lower body cavity. Upon completion of investigation and witness and operator statements it was determined that driver had pulled victim across a log in the water and transported him to Moundville boat ramp for transport to the hospital. Charges for driver of b.u.i and passenger for m.i.p. are still pending.


BARDID: AL-2012-0035
Date: 2012-05-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Guntersville Lake
NearestCityTown: Guntersville
County: Marshall
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
According to the witness statement and physical damage to the boathouse and boat, the boat operator was towing a skier and while looking over his shoulder collided with the boathouse.  The boat sustained minimum damage while the boat house sustained major damages.  The  operator and the skier were not injured and the boathouse was not occupied at the time of the collision.  Upon arrival at the scene both subjects and the homeowner were at the boathouse and the boat had been loaded on the trailer.


BARDID: AL-2012-0037
Date: 2012-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Black Warrior River
NearestCityTown: Cordova
County: Walker
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
According to the witness statements and evidence gathered, vessel # 2 operator was in a boating collision in which 2 people (male & female) were seriously injured.  Vessel #2 operator admitted driving the boat while pulling a young boy on a tube (whether or not the boy was wearing a life jacket is unknown). As he was pulling the tube, he admitted running on top of another boat which he described as a bass boat.  Operator2' passenger stated that Operator2 was looking back at the tube instead of looking ahead at the time of impact.  Walker County Sheriff's Deputies stated that the subject had a very strong odor of an alcoholic beverage on his breath, bloodshot eyes, and was found to be on probation for controlled substance possession.  He denied drinking while in or about the boat he was driving.  He said he went home, which was 1/8 of a mile from the accident location, and drank half of a beer and a shot of whiskey because he was upset about what had happened.  The subject said he did go back to the scene and remain there because everyone was yelling at him saying the victims could now be quadrapeligics.  Witness statements contradict Operator2' account.  

According to witnesses, Operator2 (who was positively identified) struck Vessel #1, left the scene, returned to the scene, and fled when he realized that he had, in fact, been involved in an accident.  According to witness statements, there were no life jackets in the striking vessel at the time of impact.  Witnesses stated that the subject put life jackets in the boat after the accident. Operator2 vessel was not currently registered at the time of the accident.  Also, the Hull Identification Number was not able to be identified because the boat was sitting in the water.  There was no trailer available to pull the boat out of the water so the HIN could be visible.


BARDID: AL-2012-0038
Date: 2012-05-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Neeley Henry
NearestCityTown: Ragland
County: St. Clair
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Ignition of Spilled Fuel or Vapor
AccidentCause2: Failure to vent
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was in the Shoal Creek area of Neely Henry Lake. He got on the seadoo xp. He was the third person to ride it. When he tried to start it, it exploded. He was blown into the air knocking him unconscious. He landed face down in the water. His family jumped in and turned him over so he would not drown. His family also put the seedoo out that was still on fire. His family got him out of the water. He was carried by ambulance to St. Vincents for treatment.


BARDID: AL-2012-0039
Date: 2012-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:45:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Shoal Creek
NearestCityTown: Cloverdale
County: Lauderdale
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Ignition of Spilled Fuel or Vapor
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
Operator and his family had been swimming at the Blue Hole gravel bar on Shoal Creek.  He said that he had the engine cowling up while they were swimming because that is the area that he stored life jackets.  After storing the life jackets for everyone but his son, who was wearing his, they started the motor and began traveling down river toward the Fleet Harbor Boat Ramp.  Wife and their daughter were sitting on the engine cowling and they felt and hear a pop under them.  Operator opened the engine compartment and saw flames, and had everyone get out of the boat and into the water.  They were picked up by another boater and taken to shore.  The boat was drifting in the creek on fire when I arrived, I made sure that the passengers were safe and then keep other boaters away waiting on fire department crews.  Once the fire depts. by land and Killen V.F.D by boat were in position, they began trying to put the fire out.  The boat kept moving when water was sprayed on it, so I used my patrol boat to hold the boat in position against the bank while they used foam and water to put out the fire.  The boat submerged, but I was able to tow the boat to a nearby boat ramp and put it on the owner’s trailer and remove it from the water.


BARDID: AL-2012-0040
Date: 2012-06-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:00:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Bayou St John
NearestCityTown: Orange Beach
County: Baldwin
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Force of wave/wake
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent3: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On June 7 at approximately 0700 vessel #1 was traveling east bound in the South channel in Bayou St John. The vessel had just left the “No wake’ zone. A second unknown vessel passed creating a wake. The operator of vessel #1 slipped when his vessel struck the wake causing him to shove the throttle forward. The vessel turned sharply and struck the stern of vessel #2 and the dock. Operator1 sustained a broken left arm and a few cuts to his leg. No other injuries were reported at the scene. Vessel #1 was towed to Boggy Point Boat ramp by Orange Beach Police Marine unit. Operator1 was transported to South Baldwin by private vehicle. The owner of Vessel #2 and the property damaged was not present but was later advised by phone.


BARDID: AL-2012-0041
Date: 2012-06-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 03:30:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Eufaula
NearestCityTown: Eufaula
County: Barbour
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
RedactedNarrative:
Subject was in an area of the lake where some standing timber is located, normally submerged but due to low water level was near surface. Subject stated that he hit something in the water which caused the shear pin to break. when the boat stopped water came in over the stern causing the boat to sink. The operator and two passengers all grabbed PFDs and were able to stay afloat untill someone picked them up.


BARDID: AL-2012-0042
Date: 2012-06-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:45:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Martin
NearestCityTown: Dadeville
County: Tallapoosa
WaterConditions: Choppy
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentCause3: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel operator stated that he was towing two inflatable ride-on devices behind his pontoon boat. Three persons were being towed on one device and a single person was on the other. The operator said he made a sharp turn and the inflatable devices hit a wake and the passengers were thrown into the water. When he came back around to pick them up, one passenger was injured. The injured person had been riding on the device with three people on board. According to the victim, when the operator made the sharp turn the inflatable devices collided, throwing her into the water. She sustained possible injuries to her right arm. All of the persons riding on the inflatable devices were wearing personal flotation devices, as was a passenger aboard the boat. The operator stated he was wearing the emergency shut-off switch lanyard. The operator was also tested for consumption of alcoholic beverages at the accident site after officers detected the odor of alcoholic beverages on him. He registered .039% on the preliminary breath tester approximately ninety minutes after the accident. He was not charged with B.U.I. The victim was transported to the East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika to be treated for her injuries.


BARDID: AL-2012-0043
Date: 2012-06-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:20:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Logan Martin
NearestCityTown: Lincoln
County: Talladega
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 6/17/2012 between 7:20p.m. and 7:30p.m., the operator of V1 was towing a skiier on a knee board into a narrow slew that is restricted to idle speed, (public boat launch, etc.).  While maneuvering the craft to apparently sling the skiier to the bank, V1 struck a small wooden pier on the starboard bank and jumped over the top of the structure.  He was looking back at the skiier and not maintaining a proper look-out to avoid the collision.  The skiier let go of the tow line when he saw they were going to crash to prevent injury to himself.  The operator of the craft was thrown into the water on the opposite side of the pier struck and the craft came to rest against the bank.  The operator swam to the opposite bank when the property owner refused to allow the subjects to leave the scene and tied the pwc to a tree so that it was not removed.  The operator drove off before law enforcement arrived on the scene without leaving appropriate contact information with the owner of the damaged property.  Witness statements indicated that the operator had been drinking alcohol prior to the collision.


BARDID: AL-2012-0044
Date: 2012-06-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Terry Cove
NearestCityTown: Orange Beach
County: Baldwin
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1, a rental jetski from hudson marina, had two people on board - while operating in the above area - the vessel encountered a wave and the passenger on the rear of the vessel claimed to have injured his back upon landing back on the seat after hitting the wave. Vessel #1 returned to hudson marina - ems called - responded to scene by patrol truck - passenger was transported by ems to south baldwin regional medical center. End of report


BARDID: AL-2012-0045
Date: 2012-06-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Guntersville Lake
NearestCityTown: Guntersville
County: Marshall
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
According to the witness statements and damage on the two PWCs, the PWC hit each other at approximately 70 degree angle with the Blue PWC sustaining the majority of the damage.  According to the witness statements a third blue PWC driven by a female cut in front of these PWCs causing them to collide.  The unidentified PWC did not receive any damage and left the scene prior to my arrival.  The two subjects that sustained damages on their PWC were physically located at the boat ramp when they notified the police department.  Neither subject received any injuries.


BARDID: AL-2012-0046
Date: 2012-06-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:15:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Bayou St John
NearestCityTown: Orange Beach
County: Baldwin
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Steering
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was eastbound in bayou st john channel near the #11 green channel marker - with 6 pob (4 adults, 2 juveniles) en route to a home in bear point area - vessel made an abrupt right hand turn - operator and injured passenger exited vessel - injured passenger received injury on right leg - calf struck by prop/lower unit - vessel came to rest - operator was wearing cut off lanyard - injured passenger rescued from water by other passenger - taken to near by dock on ono island - ems contacted and arrived on scene - passenger transported to baptist hospital in pensacola fl - no other injuries or vessel damage reported at time of accident - no diagram  - end of report


BARDID: AL-2012-0047
Date: 2012-06-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Terry Cove
NearestCityTown: Orange Beach
County: Baldwin
WaterConditions: Calm
HazardousWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
Victim stated she was riding on the back of a PWC doing donuts in Terry Cove when the operator came out of his turn and throttled up to go straight.  The victim fell backward off the PWC and was hit by the jetwash.


BARDID: AL-2012-0048
Date: 2012-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Weiss Lake
NearestCityTown: Cedar Bluff
County: Cherokee
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator1 and passenger were cruising on a PWC when an unknown person on a black and yellow PWC tried to spray them with water but instead struck the right side of their PWC, throwing them into the water.  The other PWC then left the scene.  Operator1 and occupant were unhurt, and could give no other description of subject.


BARDID: AL-2012-0049
Date: 2012-07-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Terry Cove
NearestCityTown: Orange Beach
County: Baldwin
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
Victims returned to dock from fishing.  Plugged in shore power.  About two hours later they noticed area around shore power getting hot.  upon opening cabin door, smoke billowed out.  They unplugged shore power, removed circuit panel from inside locating fire.  Fire spread due to introduction of oxygen to aft berth area.


BARDID: AL-2012-0050
Date: 2012-07-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:30:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Little Lagoon
NearestCityTown: Gulf Shores
County: Baldwin
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On the above date, based on statements taken from the operator and passengers as well as evidence from the scene, vessel #1 left his residences on Little Lagoon heading to Callaway Pass located to the South East. While returning Operator becomes disoriented and passed his dock and ran into the neighbors dock. The vessel struck the south east end of the dock. The vessel was lodged under the dock. (passenger) was riding in the front of the vessel. At impact he sustained injuries to his right leg, right elbow, right thigh and lower left leg. He was transported to Baptist Hospital in Pensacola for treatment. Operator sustained chest injury but refused treatment. a second passenger sustained a deep cut to back of his head but refused treatment. All parties involved admitted to drinking before the accident occurred.


BARDID: AL-2012-0051
Date: 2012-07-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:15:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Terry Cove
NearestCityTown: Orange Beach
County: Baldwin
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Ignition of Spilled Fuel or Vapor
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
On the above date, based on statements taken from operator and witness, vessel # was being prepared to leave the dock. The vessel blower and engines had been running while tied to the dock. As they untied and began pulling away from the dock an explosion occurred in the engine compartment. The operator and all passengers jumped from the boat. The vessel was extinguished by Orange Beach Fire Department. The fire was contained to the fuel system and engine compartment. No Injuries were reported or treated at the scene.


BARDID: AL-2012-0053
Date: 2012-07-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:15:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Fish River
NearestCityTown: Fairhope
County: Baldwin
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
On said date and time, (operator) was pulling two people on a tube.  While making a fish tale maneuver, both tubers fell off the tube.  One person dislocated his shoulder when he fell off the tube.  Victim refused medical treatment and rode by POV to Thomas Hospital for treatment.  Victim was treated and released. Two others were aboard the vessel when the incident occurred.


BARDID: AL-2012-0054
Date: 2012-07-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:30:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Cotton Bayou
NearestCityTown: Orange Beach
County: Baldwin
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
On the above date, Vessel #1 while tied to the dock Caught fire in the salon area behind the television compartment. Fire burnt through an air condition hose which extinguished most of the fire. The vessel suffered heavy smoke and water damage as well as heavy electrical damage. No one was aboard vessel at time of fire and no injuries reported at scene.        

SEE OWNER’S STATEMENT


BARDID: AL-2012-0055
Date: 2012-07-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:15:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Dauphin Island
NearestCityTown: Dauphin Island
County: Mobile
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was westbound in Aloe Bay.  He further advised that he became disoriented with the area and struck the Dauphin Island Airport runway.  No lights were present on the vessel to aid in navigation to see any hazards.


BARDID: AL-2012-0056
Date: 2012-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Old River (Ole)
NearestCityTown: Orange Beach
County: Baldwin
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL #1 WAS PULLING VICTIM #1 ON SKIS IN OLD RIVER - WHEN ATTEMPTING TO GET UP ON THE SKIS VICTIM #1 TURNED HER LEFT LEG PERPENDICULAR TO THE DIRECTION OF VESSEL #1. THE FORCE OF THE WATER AGAINST THE LEFT SKI CAUSED VICTIM #1 TO DISLOCATE HER LEFT HIP. SHE WAS BROUGHT ONTO VESSEL #1 AND TRANSFERRED TO LEI LANA CONDOS ON OLD RIVER AND TURNED OVER TO EMS FOR TRANSPORT TO SOUTH BALDWIN HOSPITAL. END OF REPORT


BARDID: AL-2012-0057
Date: 2012-07-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:30:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Mobile Bay
NearestCityTown: Gulf Shores
County: Baldwin
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Based on operator statements and evidence at the scene, the following events took place. On the above date (operator) was returning from Dauphin Island with a friend where they had participated in the annual fishing rodeo. They were traveling in a easterly direction alone the north shore of Fort Morgan. Operator states they hit a submerged object causing him to lose control of the vessel. The vessel made a hard right and went full throttle onto the beach.  Upon impact, both men were thrown forward, striking the interior of the vessel.  Both refused treatment at the scene. Both admitted to have been drinking several beers during the day. They were both treated the next day for broke ribs and bruises. The vessel was later retrieved by Seatow.


BARDID: AL-2012-0058
Date: 2012-08-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Soldier Creek
NearestCityTown: Lillian
County: Baldwin
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
Based on statements and evidence as the scene the following events took place on the above date. 

Operator was operating her vessel in Soldiers Creek towing her son on a tube. Other vessels were in the area. Operator was traveling in a northerly direction close to the east shore. As she approached the pier a second vessel was to left. She steered right and lost control of the vessel. She pulled back on the vessels throttle but could not get it to slow down. The vessel struck the end of the pier. Damage was sustained to the pier and minor damage to the vessel. No injuries were reported at the scene. Operator met with the owner of the pier and agreed to repair damage to the pier.


BARDID: AL-2012-0059
Date: 2012-08-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:10:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Wheeler Lake
NearestCityTown: Decatur
County: Morgan
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Ignition of Spilled Fuel or Vapor
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Fuel
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 12 August, on or around 1100 hours, at the Riverwalk Marina in Decatur Alabama (Limestone County), a boat occupied by 6 adults ( 3 male / 3 female ) and two children ( both males under 12 ) was tied off to the dock and refueling. Prior to refueling, the operator turned on the blower for roughly 3 minutes. He then refueled the boat completely by pumping 57 gallons into a 100 gallon tank. He then ran the blower for an additional 3-5 minutes and while waiting noticed the fuel gauge did not read full even though he just topped it off (hose kicked off with small splatter). He then cranked the starboard engine (did not start on first attempt). The engine ran for a few seconds then an explosion occurred (one witness said it exploded when the operator attempted to start the second (port) engine, but the operator says it exploded seconds after the starboard had been running and he never attempted to start the port engine). The explosion threw two passengers into the water ( two passengers had already exited the boat and were standing next to it at the dock, and two passengers remained onboard during the explosion). The two children were instructed to jump overboard (already wearing life jackets) and did so.
One female passenger was transported by ground to Huntsville Hospital for first degree burns to the face and second degree burns to the legs. The injuries were said to be non-life threatening by emergency room personnel.

An initial inspection by the Decatur Fire Marshall and myself revealed a probable contributing factor: a fuel line hose that runs to the fuel separator was found to be ripped/torn and probably leaking fuel. This hose also runs near/over the battery area (spark).  This is an initial inspection and more work will be done tomorrow once the boat cools down. The injured passenger has since been treated and released from the hospital (1600 hrs 8/12/12)


BARDID: AL-2012-0060
Date: 2012-08-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:20:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Smith Lake
NearestCityTown: Arley
County: Winston
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
According to the witness statement and evidence gathered, two males where fishing on Smith Lake.  The operator of the boat heard a splash, went to the back of the boat to look for Victim in the water and he was not there.  Only Victim's hat was floating on the water.  The operator then retrieved his flashlight to look for Victim but did not find him.  The operator then called Winston County 911.  Upon arrival Operator (vessel operator) was still searching the area where Victim fell off the boat. Upon inspection of the boat, all required safety equipment was onboard the vessel. No signs of anything illegal were found on said vessel.  A dive buoy was placed to mark the closest spot provided by the witness.  After searching the area and interviewing the operator, the decision was to make this accident a recovery task the next morning.  Members of the Smith Lake Task Force were organized and dispatched to the scene.  Divers located and retrieved the drowning victim at approximately 10:30 A.M..  The victim was wearing a t-shirt, blue jeans, and cowboy boots upon retrieval.  Victim was put into a mesh holding bag and placed in the Smith Lake Task Force flat bottom boat for transporting to the closest community boat launch.  Upon arrival at the Wilson Bend community boat launch the deceased victim was turned over to the Winston County Coroner.  Autopsy was performed on diseased victim.  Preliminary autopsy report showed that the victim drowned.


BARDID: AL-2012-0061
Date: 2012-09-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Dog River
NearestCityTown: Mobile
County: Mobile
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 7:30pm on 9/3/12, two male subjects were riding a personal watercraft (Reg.# MI 3446 BT) on Dog River in the vicinity of the Dog River Park Boat Launch.  Both subjects apparently fell off of the vessel and succumbed to drowning.  Neither subject was wearing a life preserver.  The bodies of both subjects were recovered by divers at approximately 3:30am on 9/4/12 in the vicinity of the Dog River Park Boat Launch.


BARDID: AL-2012-0062
Date: 2012-09-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:44:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Logan Martin
County: Talladega
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
The victim was reported missing by his father at 1:44p.m. this date, but had not been seen since 2:30 p.m. yesterday.  He was believed to have left his residence by water using a neighbor's kayak and a search of the area was conducted by the assisting agencies.  A call from a resident near the victim's home located the kayak and the deceased was located by Lincoln Rescue a few yards from the craft at apx. 4:35p.m.  Recovery was made at 6:05p.m.  The initial coronor assessment indicates accidental drowning from a fall over board.  The victim was not wearing a PFD and no safety devices were found on the craft.


BARDID: AL-2012-0063
Date: 2012-07-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:15:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Bayou St John
NearestCityTown: Orange Beach
County: Baldwin
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Based on witness statements and evidence at the scene the following events occurred on the above date. Vessel #1 was returning from Pirates Cove in Arnica Bay. He was traveling west along the north shore of Ono Island in Bayou St John. Operator felt he was in the channel as he returned. He passed to the south side of the red flashing light marking the end of the jetties entering Ono Island. The vessel struck the first jetty causing the vessel to be launched over it then ran across the second jetty. Operator drove his vessel to the nearest shore where paramedics arrived to treat the wounded. Victim was transported for chest pains. At the time of the accident Victim was riding in the t-top tower. He was the only reported injury at the time of the accident.


BARDID: AL-2012-0064
Date: 2012-08-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Dauphin Island
NearestCityTown: Dauphin Island
County: Mobile
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
PWC was east bound going under brigde at Dauphin Island following another PWC and got caught in the wake of leading PWC and collied with brigde piller. Upon collision with brigde passanger of PWC was thrown off and struck brigde


BARDID: AL-2012-0065
Date: 2012-09-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:55:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Arnica Bay
NearestCityTown: Orange Beach
County: Baldwin
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel failed to follow rules of the road and ran aground on sandbar moving approximately 20 knots.  Passengers thrown about interior of vessel.


BARDID: AL-2012-0066
Date: 2012-10-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:30:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Bayou St John
NearestCityTown: Orange Beach
County: Baldwin
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was heading east in Bayou St John. Operator stated he did not see the jetties extending into the water and struck the jetty. The vessel drifted to a near by dock where both the operator and passenger remained until the next morning. Both the operator and passenger admitted to have been drinking before the accident. No injuries were reported at the time of the accident investigation. The vessel was secured by the owner.


BARDID: AL-2012-0067
Date: 2012-09-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:01:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Weiss Lake
NearestCityTown: Cedar Bluff
County: Cherokee
WaterConditions: Choppy
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Injured subject, age 6, was the passenger on PWC1.  Operator1 was heading toward the dock when his vessel was struck on the bow by another PWC.  Victim was thrown from the PWC and hit an unknown object causing a large cut  on his left thigh.  Victim was pulled from the water by an unknown boater and taken to his parents lake lot.


BARDID: AL-2012-0068
Date: 2012-12-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:15:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Smith Lake
NearestCityTown: Crane Hill
County: Cullman
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
According to the witness statements and evidence gathered, vessel # 1 was traveling north on the left side of Trimble Creek.  The passenger stated that he could not find his glasses, and the driver and passenger both looked down to find the glasses with the vessel still traveling at speeds around 50 mph.  With both people looking down, the vessel hit a dock.  Both occupants were ejected upon impact. Both occupants were not wearing life preservers.  Vessel #1 continued on course hitting and ramping another dock before coming to rest on the shoreline 30 feet from the water's edge.  The passenger and witnesses were able to pull the driver out of the water and wait for help to arrive. The passenger was not injured.  The driver was unconscious and multiple head and body injuries.  Driver was taken to Huntsville Hospital for treatment where is later died.


BARDID: AL-2012-0069
Date: 2012-12-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:30:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Alabama River/Dannelly Reservo
NearestCityTown: Camden
County: Wilcox
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unseen water hazard
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
RedactedNarrative:
According to statement given by operator of V1, he struck a floating or submerged object in the main river channel.  He could not determine exactly what he hit due to floating hyacinth and choppy water conditions.  After striking the object the outboard motor came into the passenger area of the boat before falling overboard.  The boat was towed into Bridgeport Landing.


BARDID: AL-2012-0070
Date: 2012-03-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:00:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Jordan
NearestCityTown: Elmore
County: Elmore
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was leaving the Walter Bouldin area traveling from The dam towards the canal. Subject said he thought he was far enough to the left to miss the jetty, he didn't see it until he hit the jetty. He said he was not planed off, probably doing between 20 and 25 miles per hour when the boat struck the jetty. The vessel came to rest on the top of the jetty, niether the operator or the passenger was injured.


BARDID: AL-2012-0071
Date: 2012-06-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:00:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Logan Martin
NearestCityTown: Lincoln
County: Talladega
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 6/8/12 at apx. 9:00p.m. V1 was on plane speed traveling into Blue Eye Creek, V2 was coming up on plane to leave out of Blue Eye Creek.  V1 saw V2 approaching head on and maneuvered to his starboard side.  The bow of V2 struck the port side beam of V1, there appears to have been a secondary strike as well.  Marine Police was not notified at the time of the collision.  Based on point of contact, V2 violated right of way, rules of navigation.  Neither vessel was keeping a proper look-out in order to avoid the collision.  V1 and V2 appeared to be traveling at an excessive speed for night-time operation and for the narrow channel in which the collission occured.  Note:  all information concerning safety equipment provided by both operators and not verified by investigator.  Use of alcohol suspected for V2 operator based on witness statement, but not proven by investigator.


BARDID: AL-2012-0072
Date: 2012-12-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 05:30:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Tombigbee River
NearestCityTown: Cochrane
County: Pickens
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
OtherEquipmentFailure: hull plug
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On arrival I met with one of the three passengers of the swamped boat. Occupant1 stated that he and two other individuals were in a boat (5:30 AM), in Lubbub Creek, which is a tributary to the Tombigbee River, just South of the Cochrane Launch, when they noticed that the boat was taking on water. He theorized that the boat plug had possibly come out. Occupant1 stated that there was so much water in the boat that they did not have time to drive the boat to the bank (shore) and that all three men fell into the water. Occupant1 stated that he and Operator were able to swim to the bank, but that Occupant2 (62 YOA) was unable to and that he was forced to cling to a log until help arrived. Law enforcement was able to pick up all three men in his boat and transport them back to the Cochran boat launch, where medical personnel was waiting. On my arrival CEOs had gone back to the scene with owner / operator of the boat to attempt to recover any property that could be found. On their return to the launch, I interviewed Operator and found his account to be the same as Occupant1s. It was noted that based on accounts, Occupant2 was suffering from hypothermia and that once the on scene medical personnel was able to get his vitals back to normal he was transported to DCH Medical Center in Tuscaloosa. I collected information from Operator and Occupant1. The Victim's boat was completely submerged and not recovered. Occupant2 was held overnight for observation then released. Several attempts were made to follow up with Occupant2, but he failed to return calls or respond to messages.


BARDID: AL-2012-1000
Date: 2012-08-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:18:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Bayou Sara
NearestCityTown: Satsuma
County: Mobile
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
MISLE report and news media report indicate that a subject jumped off a boat after it stopped. The victim never resurfaced.  The man was one of six onboard a boat.  Several others accompanied the victim when he jumped off.  The victim was found deceased two hours later.  He was 35 y/o. NO further information.


BARDID: AL-2012-1002
Date: 2012-04-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Oak Mountain State Park
NearestCityTown: Pelham
County: Shelby
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: moderate
Visibility: good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
News media report indicated that the victim and three others took out a paddleboat.  The victim departed the craft at a water depth at which he could touch the ground while swimming.  The boat drifted away and the victim drowned.  No FPD was used.


BARDID: AL-2012-1003
Date: 2012-04-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Town Creek
WaterConditions: unknown
Wind: unknown
Visibility: unkn
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
This accident was entered byt he Coast Guard.  According to the news media report, four men from our of town went fishing near Wheeler Dam.  FOr unknown reasons, the vessel capsized.  Two of the victims, who were reported to be in the age 60-79 range, received treatment.  One had a head injury and the other had water in his lungs.  Nearby boaters came to their rescue.


BARDID: AL-2012-1004
Date: 2012-01-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Cahaba River
NearestCityTown: Trussville
County: Jefferson
WaterConditions: unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: unknown
Visibility: unkn
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
According to the news media, a kayaker hit a log while riding in hazardous waters after storms.  In an attempt to free him, he broke his leg.  A helicopter had to rescue the individual. No further information.


BARDID: AL-2013-0001
Date: 2013-01-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pickwick Lake
NearestCityTown: Muscle Shoals
County: Colbert
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
I received a call of a body in Pickwick lake and a  fisherman had a hold of the victim, but could not remove, due to swift water. We retrieved the victim and Identified it through LETS. The witness's said they saw a boat that was empty near the wall of Wilson Dam on the low side. They called 911, and the saw a life jacket floating, and eased over to the life jacket and saw that a white male was in the life jacket and called back to 911 and transfered the call to me and I advised that help was on the way. Both fisherman said they knew the man, but didnt see what happened, just saw the empty boat.


BARDID: AL-2013-0003
Date: 2013-03-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Other Waters
County: Marion
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On Sunday March 17, 2013 around 3:30 PM, two people were in a flat bottom vessel in a private pond. They were in the act of fishing at the time. Occupant stated that, Operator was on the front of the vessel operating the trolling motor. Occupant stood up to reach for a fishing pole and the boat capsized. Neither subject could swim and there were no life vest present. Occupant said he heard Operator say get the boat and he grabbed it but could not hang on. He then saw Operator go under the water. Occupant tried to get to him but could not. He grabbed ahold of some tree tops in the water and was able to pull himself to the shore. Occupant then went to a nearby home and had them phone 911. The vessel submerged underneath the water. We were not able to retrieve it from the pond. 

Neither Subject could Swim. The location of the accident is on Campbell Road in the Thornhill Community of Marion County.

Alcohol was the cause of the accident.


BARDID: AL-2013-0004
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-03-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Intercoastal Waterway
NearestCityTown: Orange Beach
County: Baldwin
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Ignition of Spilled Fuel or Vapor
EquipmentFailure: Other
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
On 3/3/2013 Officer made contact with operator on the Intercoastal Waterway who advised that while underway his engines went dead and upon restarting them smoke began coming from the engine room of his 40 ft CABO Yacht.  The Yacht burned to the watreline, and was a complete loss.  The vessel was towed by Tow Boat U.S. to Barbers marina for removal from the waterway.****Yacht was worth in excess of $800,000.(amount was gained from valid listings from yacht brokerage firms)***


BARDID: AL-2013-0005
Date: 2013-02-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:15:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Guntersville Lake
NearestCityTown: Guntersville
County: Marshall
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Based on the witness statements, physical evidence, and this ROs experience vessel 1 was traveling east towards Alred Marina from Shell Island area and hit vessel 2 in the port side.  Vessel 2 was traveling in a northern direction towards the Guntersville Dam. Both occupants in vessel 1 were ejected into the water and rescued by first responders. The operator of vessel 2 was knocked unconscious and was hanging over the gunwale of vessel 2 when pulled to safety by witnesses.   The majority of the damage was caused to the port side of vessel 2. Vessel 1’s damage was limited to the starboard side and underside.  Operator inattention was a contributing  factor  for both vessel operators.   In this situation Vessel 1 was the Give-way vessel, and Vessel 2 was the Stand-on vessel.


BARDID: AL-2013-0006
Date: 2013-02-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Intercoastal Waterway
NearestCityTown: Gulf Shores
County: Baldwin
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Shift
EquipmentFailure: Other
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
Based on Witness statements and evidence at the scene, Vessel #1 was approaching the dock to moor up for lunch. As he approached he pulled his starboard engine to reverse to spin the vessels stern around. The gear did not go into reverse and remained in forward. The operator attempted to force it in reverse by giving more throttle. The vessel struck the dock causing damage to the dock and bow section of the vessel. Preliminary inspection of the engine room showed large amount of hydraulic fluid and damage lines going to the starboard gear. No injuries were reported at the time of the accident.


BARDID: AL-2013-0007
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-03-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:35:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Intercoastal Waterway
NearestCityTown: Gulf Shores
County: Baldwin
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Ignition of Spilled Fuel or Vapor
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Operator launched vessel from trailer at Sailboat Bay Condominiums, cranked without incident and idled to new lift installation to check fit and function of same. Loaded passengers and gear, and had difficulty cranking engine. Vessel again cranked without incident and was idled into ICW. As vessel proceeded east in Gulf Intracoastal Waterway Canal, operator advised that engine was running rough, and throttle was being manipulated in an effort to keep engine running and bring vessel up to planing speed. As vessel planed off at approximately 10-15 MPH, explosion occurred. Passengers doned PFD's and were rescued by nearby vessel as operator attempted to subdue flames with fire extinguisher. Bon Secour Volunteer Fire Rescue responded and extinguished the vessel and attempted to tow to Bon Secour River. As vessel began taking on water, it was grounded on a sand bar south of the ICW at the entrance to Bon Secour Bay.


BARDID: AL-2013-0008
Date: 2013-04-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Wilson Lake
NearestCityTown: Florence
County: Lauderdale
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Carbon monoxide exposure
MachineryFailure: Ventilation
AccidentEvent1: Carbon Monoxide Exposure
RedactedNarrative:
According to statements, operator was operating the boat, leaving from Emerald Beach Marina on Shoal Creek traveling west on the Tennessee River toward Wilson Lock.  The Owners of the boat were in the cabin area.  They were taking the boat to Cuba Landing, TN.  Operator said they were about half way between Shoal Creek and the Lock when they thought occupant was having a heart attack.  The women were attempting to help him, and Operator turned the boat around and headed to Marina Mar Boat Marina on Shoal Creek.  He also called 911 and requested medical help.  He then noticed that the women had both passed out.  He tried to get them out of the boat, but was unable to move them.  He noticed he was feeling bad, so he stepped out the side of the boat to get fresh air.  He continued to maneuver the boat going in and out until he arrived at the Marina.  Emergency services were at the Marina when he arrived and said that he fell down when he exited the boat.  All of the occupants were transported to ECM Hospital in Florence and were treated for Carbon Monoxide Poisoning.  When I arrived at Marina Mar at 1:28 pm, the boat had a strong odor onboard presumably from fumes.  The rear door of the cabin was open and based on speed of travel and wind direction it is possible that the exhaust fumes exiting the rear of the boat were being blown into the cabin.


BARDID: AL-2013-0009
Date: 2013-04-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:41:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Weiss Lake
NearestCityTown: Leesburg
County: Cherokee
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Subjects were heading down river.  The passenger was working on his rod and noticed they were heading toward the rock bank on the right side of the canal.  He turned to the operator, and realized his was asleep.  He yelled at Operator and grabbed at the steering wheel, at this time Operator woke up and was able to steer the boat to the left just before they impacted the bank.  Instead of hitting the bank bow first, the boat struck the bank just forward of the operators console causing severe damage to the starboard side of the boat in this area.  The impact threw occupant out of the boat into the water.  Operator remained in the boat, he hit the console/steering wheel area and bent the steering wheel and completely seperated the console from the boat.

Two people, who were nearby but did not witness the accident, pulled occupant from the water and towed the boat and Operator to Leesburg Landing.  Operator was transported from Leesburg to Gadsden Regional for treatment for a broken arm.  occupant was not injured.


BARDID: AL-2013-0010
Date: 2013-06-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Smith Lake
NearestCityTown: Arley
County: Winston
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: operator behavior
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
RedactedNarrative:
According to evidence gathered and witness statements, the victim willingly jumped out of the boat to swim.  He realized he had a pack of cigarettes in his pocket, so he threw the cigarettes back into the boat.  As he was doing this, he began to struggle.  The other two people in the boat jumped into the water to try to help the victim.  The victim began to struggle and fight against his potential rescuers, and they were unable to hold him up.  They lost their grip, and the victim went down into 80 feet of water.  The Smith Lake Task Force was assembled, and divers recovered the victim at 8:15 P.M.  The body was transported to Duncan Bridge Marina boat launch were the deceased victim was turned over to the Winston County Coroner.


BARDID: AL-2013-0011
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-03-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:20:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Dog River
NearestCityTown: Mobile
County: Mobile
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Failure to vent
AccidentCause2: Ignition of Spilled Fuel or Vapor
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
At around 1520 hrs, operator launched the 23' Bayliner at the Rivershack on Dog River. When operator attempted to start the engine the boat caught fire. Winds pushed the boat ad flames into the dock causing damage to it. operator had just put fifty dollars worth of fuel in the boat. operator has no experience boating and did not use the blower or open hatches to vent fuel vapor.


BARDID: AL-2013-0012
Date: 2013-04-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:50:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Hall Mill Creek
NearestCityTown: Theodore
County: Mobile
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On the date and time stated above, the operator of vessel #1 was pulling a wakeboarder up and as vessel #1 was coming up on plane the bow obstructed the operator's vision ahead.  As a result, vessel #1 struck vessel #2 in the starboard side of the stern causing damage to vessel #2 and vessel #1.  The operator of vessel #2 as well as a passenger jumped into the water prior to the impact.  No injuries were reported by the occupants of vessel #1 or vessel #2.  After contacting both parties involved at 6:30pm on the date of the accident, both parties agreed to meet with me (Officer) the following afternoon to complete the report/investigation.  The damage described in this report is the description given by the parties involved.  Both parties involved agreed to take their own pictures of the resulting damage to their vessels as well.


BARDID: AL-2013-0013
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-05-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:45:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Black Warrior River
NearestCityTown: Peterson
County: Tuscaloosa
WaterConditions: Very Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Dam/lock
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Three occupants were fishing below Bankhead lock and dam where they were moving back and forth towards the water emptying the gates. The occupants moved too close to one gate and the overflow pulled the boat into the current and the water from the gate swamped and capsized the boat. The three occupants were rescued by fellow fishermen and transported to the boat ramp where they drove their personal vehicle to receive medical care for possible broken arm on one victim, facial injuries on victim 2 and shock on victim 3.


BARDID: AL-2013-0014
Date: 2013-05-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Neeley Henry
NearestCityTown: Gadsden
County: Etowah
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Force of wave/wake
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator and his brother were blasting off for a fishing tournament. operator got caught on a wake and the boat turned sharply. operator stayed in the boat and occupant was thrown from the boat. occupant was knocked out face down in the water. A passing boater stopped and got him out of the water. Operator hit his head on the windshield. They were transported to riverview. Victim had a large cut on his head and a fractured shoulder. occupant had broken hips and a hurt back.


BARDID: AL-2013-0015
Date: 2013-05-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:20:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Perdido Pass
NearestCityTown: Orange Beach
County: Baldwin
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
Operator unfamiliar with area.  Attempted to make entry into Perdido Pass from East side.  Ran over submerged wall knocking hole in lower unit.  No injuries on board.  Vessel towed to ramp by AMP Challenger II.


BARDID: AL-2013-0016
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-05-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Terry Cove
NearestCityTown: Orange Beach
County: Baldwin
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
MachineryFailure: Throttle
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person departed vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator stated that he was in the process of leaving a slip.  He had backed out, just pushed off a piling at the port stern, and returned to the helm.  While engaging the throttle into forward, the operator overcame a rough spot in the throttle and inadvertently pushed the throttle all the way forward.  The vessel response caused him to turn the wheel to starboard.  The vessel turned hard starboard, and as it rose in the bow in response to full throttle, the bow struck a dock just under the rub rail.  The vessel climbed up the dock, heeled on its stern, and eventually flipped over on itself.  The operator jumped from the vessel before it turned over on itself, uninjured.


BARDID: AL-2013-0017
Date: 2013-05-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:54:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Smith Lake
NearestCityTown: Dodge City
County: Cullman
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
According to witness statements and evidence gathered, vessel # 1 was traveling westbound in Simpson Creek pushing a dock when vessel # 2 ran over vessel # 1, striking vessel #1 in the stern and dislodging the outboard motor from the transom.  One passenger was ejected from vessel #1 but with no injuries.  Both vessels were moored to the shoreline upon investigation.


BARDID: AL-2013-0018
Date: 2013-06-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Martin
NearestCityTown: Dadeville
County: Tallapoosa
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
RedactedNarrative:
On 06/07/2013, I was notified by the Alexander City Trooper Post about a vessel that had sunk. I then responded to the Blue Creek area. Upon arrival, I observed a 30' Wellcraft approximately 80% underwater and leaking fuel into the lake. I notified Capt. about the accident and then called Towboat U.S. to contain the fuel spill. The owner of the vessel arrived on the scene a short time later and then authorized Towboat U.S. to raise the vessel from the lake bottom. Towboat stated that after the vessel was raised, there was no visible damage to the hull. The cause of the accident is unknown at the time of this report.


BARDID: AL-2013-0019
Date: 2013-05-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Wedowee / Harris Lake
NearestCityTown: Wedowee
County: Randolph
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
According to operator and passengers, the boat was pulling a tube with four people on it, went into cove, made a turn to the left, & two of the riders on the tube were thrown into shore.

GPS Reading in Decimal/ Degrees 33.18810  085.34006


BARDID: AL-2013-0020
Date: 2013-06-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:50:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Guntersville Lake
NearestCityTown: Guntersville
County: Marshall
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
AccidentCause3: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
According to operators and witnesses Vessel one was towing a person in a tube. Vessel two was sitting still in the water. Vessel one had been circling vessel two. The person tubing on vessel one fell off. As the operator of vessel one circled around vessel two he slowed down and stopped. Once he throttled up vessel one to return to the tuber, he made a sharp turn and as he was coming onto plane he crossed over the bow of vessel two. There were no occupants in the bow of vessel two at the time of the accident. The two vessels proceeded to Spring Creek Marina and tied to the docks there and waited for my arrival. From the time I got the call until I was able to arrive at the scene it was almost an hour later. I interviewed the operators and witnesses. I was told that the operator of vessel one had been drinking alcoholic beverages. I performed field sobriety tests on the subject including HGN and he passed all tests. I then asked if he would blow into the PBT and he said yes. He blew .04. He stated that he hadn't been drinking today, however he did drink the night before. The operator of vessel one also did not have a vessel license.


BARDID: AL-2013-0021
Date: 2013-06-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:05:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Tuscaloosa
NearestCityTown: Northport
County: Tuscaloosa
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by propeller
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel Operator was operating on wrong side of lake cruising near bank looking at houses and water fall and did not see victim on float and drove over victim, causing victim to be struck by prop on foot. Victim was then transported to DCH hospital for laceration and fracture to heel of left foot.


BARDID: AL-2013-0022
Date: 2013-06-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Martin
NearestCityTown: Eclectic
County: Elmore
WaterConditions: Calm
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 06/15/2013, I Officer responded to the Little Kowaliga Creek area of Lake Martin in reference to a delayed accident. Upon arrival, I met the owner of vessel # 2. V2 Owner stated that he had been away from his lake house for a few days and when he returned there was a note on his door. The note stated that his neighbor had hit his docked pontoon boat and to contact them when they returned. I took several pictures of the damaged vessel and gave V2 Owner a statement form. Capt. and I then went across the slough and met with the driver of vessel #1. Operator1 stated that she was operating her jet ski when she struck V2 Owner's docked pontoon. She stated that she was trying to avoid some animals on the water when she got too close to the pontoon boat. Operator1 said she let off the throttle of the jet ski and tried to turn. Thats when she struck the port stern side of the pontoon boat. I took several pictures of the damaged jet ski and handed Operator1 a statement form.


BARDID: AL-2013-0023
Date: 2013-06-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Jordan
NearestCityTown: Wetumpka
County: Elmore
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Subject was being towed behind a boat, skiing when he felt a pop in his upper left leg. subject was then taken to the Elmore Community Hospital for minor injuries.


BARDID: AL-2013-0024
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-06-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:30:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Martin
County: Tallapoosa
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unkn
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
The operator was operating a PWC at night.  According to the passenger, he was intoxicated and was driving at a high rate of speed "wide open".  According to the passenger she kept asking him to slow down but he wouldn't.  She said the next thing she remembered was floating in the water.  She was able to get out of the water and looked around for "subject".  She didn't see him and thought he had left her.  She reached up to her head and had blood all over her hand.  She realized where she was and walked home to have her parents take her to the hospital.  When she returned home she thought subject would be home but he was not.  She then called the police while her mother continued to look for subject.  A short time later her mother came home and told her husband to call 911, that she had found subject in the water.  When police and EMS personnel arrived subject was still face down in the water.  He was removed from the water and was obviously deceased.  His body was taken to Alabama Forensics Sciences for an autopsy.


BARDID: AL-2013-0025
Date: 2013-06-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lay Lake
NearestCityTown: Shelby
County: Shelby
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
At this time I have not been able to speak to either of the operators. The boat operator fled the scene and the jet ski operator was transported to UAB hospital by ambulance. From the evidence and the witness statements the vessels were traveling in the same direction (up river) and collided.

7/4/2013 After talking to both operators I was unable to determine who was at fault. Both operators advised they were traveling up river together and noticed the other vessel getting close too late to avoid the accident. Vessel #1 made
a sharp turn in front of Vessel #2  - sharp
turn contributed to accident-  She also 
admitted Alcohol Use to the investigating officer at the time of the accident.


BARDID: AL-2013-0026
Date: 2013-06-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Logan Martin
NearestCityTown: Pell City
County: St. Clair
WaterConditions: Calm
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
The victim was being towed on a knee board by a pwc when he fell off and was struck in the head by the knee board.  The victim received a gash on his head and a possible concussion and was transported by RPS to the St. Clair Co. hospital.


BARDID: AL-2013-0027
Date: 2013-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Tombigbee River
NearestCityTown: Aliceville
County: Pickens
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
operator was towing 3 children on a tube and was headed back to the dock when he noticed some geese in the water, operator stated he sped up to scare the geese and didn't realize he was too close to the dock. The three children on the tube impacted the dock, all three were transported to carrolton hospital where the male juvenile was airlifted to childrens hospital for two broken arms and possible head injuries. The remaining two female juvenile were transported via ambulance to childrens hospital in birmingham for bruises and contusions.


BARDID: AL-2013-0028
Date: 2013-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 03:30:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Logan Martin
NearestCityTown: Pell City
County: St. Clair
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 6/20/2013 at apx. 3:30a.m., vessel 1 was going in to Town and Country boat launch on Lake Logan Martin.  The operator stated they were apx. 100 to 150 yds. out from the idle speed sign going into the slew when they were struck in the stern by a Bullet bass boat that was traveling at a high rate of speed.  The bass boat first struck their outboard engine, traveled over the top and to the port side also striking the seat on that side of the vessel before rolling off to the port side.  On impact, the bass boat took off the canopy and white all-around-light which was on and operational prior to the collision.  The bass boat also took off the railing on the port side of the victim's boat.  After the collision, the bass boat circled the pontoon boat twice before idleing on into the Town and Country launch.  The operator and two passengers on the pontoon boat watched the bass boat operator back his truck and trailer down the launch, load his boat and then leave.  The operator of the pontoon boat yelled at him that they were dead in the water and unable to get in, but the suspect left the scene without rendering aid.  The suspect left a portion of the vessel 1's railing that had wrapped around his outdrive on the boat launch before taking off.


BARDID: AL-2013-0029
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-07-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Demopolis
NearestCityTown: Eutaw
County: Greene
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Dam/lock
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
The vessel passenger stated that he and subject were fishing with a cast net below the Seldon Dam on the Black Warrior River, when the boat they were in began to drift into one of the spillways. Occupant stated that the water flowing from the spillway threw them from the boat and that he was able to swim to the East Bank of the River (Hale County Side). Occupant stated that he last observed  Operator (vessel operator) floating about 70 yards from the Dam, in the middle of the River. Occupant stated that he made his way back to the Lock 7 Boat Launch (Greene Co. Side), by climbing up the bank and walking across the Dam. Occupant stated a couple, (man and woman) called Greene Co. 911 for him and that the man drove his boat out to the scene of the accident to look for Operator, but to avail. Emergency personnel responded and searched for Operator until dark, 8:15 PM. The search was resumed the following morning, at which time the Tuscaloosa Sheriff's' Office Dive Team arrived. After the dive team was shown the last known location of Operator they began their underwater search. After approximately 17 minutes of searching, the dive team located Operator and brought him  to the surface and then onto their boat. MPO contacted Operator's wife, who was standing on the bank of the river with family and friends and notified her of the discovery. Operator's body was transported to the Lock 7 Boat Launch where it was turned over to the Greene County Coroner. The search was discontinued and officers returned to their normal assignments. It was noted that neither Occupant (passanger) nor Operator (operator) were wearing Personal Flotation Devices at the time of the accident and when located, Operator was still attached to the cast net he was using at the time of the accident. Operator's boat was completely destroyed and Occupant was treated and released at the Greene County Emergency Room in Eutaw.


BARDID: AL-2013-0030
Date: 2013-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Wheeler Lake
NearestCityTown: Decatur
County: Morgan
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Missing or Inadequate Navigation Aids
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
On 30 July 2013, crews from TVA were working on non-powered electrical lines (new line) that stretched across the Tennessee River from Cow Ford Landing to Independence Tube (river mile marker 297.5). This area of the river is approximately 1 1/4 (1.25) miles wide. At approximately 1440, a line fell unexpectantly into the water. The TVA crew notified the US Coast Guard, who sent out a warning on marine radios. The river was shut down to commercial traffic from the Decatur Rail Road Bridge to Wheeler Lock and Dam. Two TVA boats containing "flag-crews" were operating in the area mentioned above (from Cow Ford Landing to Independence Tube, approximately 1 1/4 mile wide, containing three marked river channels and two boat launch ramps.). The water in this area is deep enough that recreational boats (fishing) can operate from bank to bank without regards to the marked channel. From 1440 until approximately 1730, crews worked on raising the line back up. At approximately 1730, as the line was being raised above the water, a bass boat struck the line from the bow area at approximately 50-70 mph. Initial impact was on the front seat pedestal, then the line struck the passenger above the shoulders in the neck area, almost decapitating him. The line struck the operator above the head, removing his headgear. The line then struck the rear seat pedestal, and then finally struck the "pole anchor" located at the stern of the vessel. No structural damage was visible to the boat hull. The boat, like most fishing and pleasure boats, did not contain a marine radio. operator reported no one was blocking the river, and the line was completely unmarked, with no markings in the water to warn him of the line. An inspection of the area at approximately 1945, revealed no water buoy markings, as well as no markings on the power line. Operator was later instructed by the TVA crew (who contacted 911 by phone) to drive his boat back to Ingalls Harbor. Decatur PD and the Morgan County Coroner met operator at the Harbor and pronounced the passenger deceased at 1810.


BARDID: AL-2013-0031
Date: 2013-06-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:35:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Other Waters
NearestCityTown: Oneonta
County: Blount
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was pulling subject on a tube behind a 2006 Kawasaki Stx-15f personal water craft. Operator made a sharp turn and tuber hit the wave of another boat. Then tuber went into the air letting go of the tube. tuber's momentum carried him several yards. That is when tuber struck a piece of angle iron that was sticking out from a pier. tuber's left arm was cut at the tricep. tuber was transported to St. Vincents East.


BARDID: AL-2013-0032
Date: 2013-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:15:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Bayou St. John
NearestCityTown: Orange Beach
County: Baldwin
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was traveling west and was in very rough water at the time of the accident. There was hull failure on vessel and the vessel flipped over and ejected the operator and passenger from the vessel.


BARDID: AL-2013-0033
Date: 2013-07-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:15:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Old River (Ole)
NearestCityTown: Orange Beach
County: Baldwin
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Sudden medical condition
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
Based on evidence at the scene and statement taken  the following occurred. While underway in the Idle Speed zone at the west end of Ole River operator began feeling weird. In an effort to get home he picked up speed and immediately passed out. His vessel continued on an eastward track until it struck the pier. operator initially refused transport but later was transported for extreme dehydration and other medical issues. Operator did not receive any injuries during the accident.


BARDID: AL-2013-0034
Date: 2013-07-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Old River (Ole)
NearestCityTown: Orange Beach
County: Baldwin
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Missing or Inadequate Navigation Aids
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
Based on statement taking from the operator and evidence on the vessel the following events occurred on the above date. While traveling west bound at the east end of Ono Island operator struck a piece of metal sticking approximately two feet above the surface of the water. The metal created a whole in the starboard side of the vessel and deep scratches along the side. No injuries were reported during this accident.


BARDID: AL-2013-0035
Date: 2013-07-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Wheeler Lake
NearestCityTown: Huntsville
County: Madison
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
After making a sharp turn, subject was thrown from his PWC into debris in the water. No other vessels were involved and there was no damage to the PWC he was riding. Subject was transported to Huntsville Hospital and is currently in surgical ICU with three cracked ribs.


BARDID: AL-2013-0036
Date: 2013-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:25:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Bayou St John
NearestCityTown: Orange Beach
County: Baldwin
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Based on witness statements and evidence on the vessels the following event occurred on the above date. While operating vessel # 1, operator struck vessel number 2. Operator1 stated he was turning to the left jumping waves and did not see vessel number 2. The vessels collided causing vessel number 1 to flip. Vessel number 1 struck Operator2 in the right leg injuring him. Operator1 assisted Operator2 until help arrived. Operator2 was transported to South Baldwin Hospital by POV with a broken leg. Operator1 was treated at scene and released for chest pain.


BARDID: AL-2013-0037
Date: 2013-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:40:00
State: AL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lay Lake
NearestCityTown: Wilsonville
County: Shelby
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Both vessels had returned to the launch instead of staying on the scene where it had happened. The operator of a small fishing boat was traveling down river watching for debris when he saw the small white light. He thought it was a light that was on the shore when he noticed a pontoon at the last second. He turned his boat to try and avoid hitting the pontoon. The boats impacted on each of their port sides. The pontoon was anchored at the time of the accident. Both operators had words while on the scene. The only damage to be seen was a broken trolling motor mount on the small boat and cosmetic damage to the port side of the pontoon. The owner of the pontoon also said he thought it may have busted one of the fiberglass pontoons but did not have a trailer to pull the boat out to check it. I was able to obtain all the information on both boats and occupants before leaving the scene.


