# ReleasableAccidents

BARDID: ID-2011-0002
Date: 2011-06-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:36:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Brownlee Reservoir (Steck Park
NearestCityTown: Weiser
County: Washington
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: IMPROPER ANCHORING
AccidentCause3: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: SINKING
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Call came in of people in the water from a capsized vessel just south of Steck Park by the train trestle on Brownlee Reservoir.  Rescue from four different jurisdictions responded to assist.  Two victims made it ashore, two were still missing.  After approximately two hours of searching the little girl was found approximately 5 miles downriver floating face up, she was wearing a floatation device but it was not Coast Guard approved.  Marine Deputies recovered the victim and transported her to medics on the Oregon side but they were unable to resuscitate her, she was pronounced deceased on scene.  The search was suspended until morning.  I spoke with the operator of the boat and asked what happened, he advised that they had left Steck Park and preceded south they got just past the train trestle when they decided to throw the anchor and fish.  The operator advised that as soon as the anchor caught something it pulled the front of the boat down and under the water forcing all the occupants out of the boat.  This part of the river is very swift as it is a pinch point in the river.  I asked if they had life jackets in the boat and he advised no, he stated the little girl was wearing one but that no one else had one.  I asked how everybody was seated in the boat and he stated that he was the operator in the back the little girl and her dad (still missing) were seated side by side in the middle of the boat, and the other passenger was sitting in the front of the boat.  The boat was a fourteen foot outboard with a ten horse power motor.  I asked if they had left before or after dark, and he advised after dark.  I then asked what kind of lighting did they have and he advised a lantern and a couple of flash lights.  The search for the missing man continued for several days following the accident.  On June 12, 2011, a fisherman called dispatch and advised they could see something floating in the water, dispatched notified Deputies in the area.  Idaho Fish and Game responded and notified that it was possibly the drowning victim.  The Sheriff responded and the victim was recovered and transported back to Steck Park where the County Coroner retrieved the remains.  The Sheriff notified the family.


BARDID: ID-2011-0003
Date: 2011-06-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:15:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Middle Fork of the Salmon Rive
NearestCityTown: Stanley
County: Custer
WaterConditions: UNKNOWN
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
On 6/16/11 at 14:47 the Custer County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call from a boat passenger using a satellite phone.  The passenger advised the dispatcher that there had been a fatality at the Boundary creek area on the Middle Fork of the Salmon River.  He said a private float trip had launched and a 47-year old male was deceased.
The Custer County Marine Deputy was notified at 14:58, she in turn contacted the Middle Fork River Ranger.  The River Ranger informed the Marine Deputy that a boat had gone through Murph's Hole 7 miles down from the Boundary Creek Boat Launch.  This hole, at 6 foot, has violent hydraulics that is known to wash people out and flip boats.  The river level at this time was 6'6", 9,000 cfs according to the USGS.  The water temperature was approximately 38 degrees ferenheit.  The River Ranger and the Custer County Coroner flew in to retrieve the body of the 47-year old male victim.  Upon the arrival of the plane, the Marine Deputy inpected the body and found the victim had been wearing a full wet suit, including boots and gloves.  He had splash gear over the suit that had been removed, and a type V adult white water PFD on.  The PFD fit properly and was in good working order.
The Marine Deputy interviewed the passenger.  He said that he had been on the boat with the victim, rowing, when the accident occurred at approximately 13:15.  The passenger stated that the current pulled them into the waves above Murph's Hole and they ended up sideways.  They hydraulics were violent and seemed to hold them there for a brief time.  When the boat passed thru the hole, the operator looked back and saw the victim in the water.  He appeared conscious but was not tying to swim.  He said that the victim was in the water for around 5 minutes before he was retrieved down river by others in their party.  The passenger had taken over the oars and was caught in a back eddy for several minutes.  He saw CPR being performed on the victim down river.
The passenger said that the victim (the operator) had changed to a different oar lock system and was nervous about running the Middle Fork.  The victim had experience on multiple rivers and had been white water rafting since he was 15 years old.
After interviewing the river ranger the following day, it was discovered that the victims boat was an W 1550 NRS 15'5" inflatable self bailing white water boat.  The equipment was newer and in good working order.  All the boats in the group were loaded heavy.
On 6/19/11, the marine deputy interviewed a witness that had been in the lead boat (the victims boat was the second one behind them).  The witness indicated that she was watching the victim as he approached the rapid.  The victim was a little right of where he should be, and stopped rowing above the hole.  The victim had the oars in the water several feet above the start of the rapid but was not rowing.  The boat went through the hole and was not quite straight.  The witness said that the victim "just rolled out of the boat into the water".  The witness stated that he was under water, after falling overboard, for no more than 20 seconds.  It was indicated that while he was in the water he did not attempt to swim and was "just looking around".  At one point the witness tried to grab the victim, but missed.  A throw rope was thrown right next to him but on neither occasion the victim did not attempt to grab on.
The witness said that she watched as the victim truned sideways with the river, his head went back with his eyes open.  Boaters yelled at him trying to get him to shore.  A doctor was on the trip, he performed CPR for approximately 45 minutes.


BARDID: ID-2011-0004
Date: 2011-06-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Boise River
NearestCityTown: Atlanta
County: Elmore
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
KTVB.com - The Elmore County Sheriff's Office says a Utah woman has died in a rafting accident on the Middle Fork ot the Boise River near Atlanta.  Emergency crews responded to the accident scene Monday night.  The body of the 34-year-old Riverton, Utah woman was not recovered until around 9 am Tuesday.  The victim was attending a family reunion in Atlanta and six of her family went for a rafting trip around 6:30 pm.  Their raft got lodged on a stump.  While trying to dislodge it, the raft got caught on a strainer log and the victim became trapped under the log and drowned.  No one else was seriously injured.  The Middle Fork of the Boise River is flowing at nearly 5400 cubic feet per second, more than twice the average for this time of year.
Report:  While rafting donw the Middle Fork of the Boise River, raft became lodged on a tree stump.  All occupants got out of raft to dislodge it.  The victim was caught in current and carried down stream and became lodged under a fallen tree that was submerged under water and drowned.


BARDID: ID-2011-0005
Date: 2011-06-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: North Fork of the Payette Rive
NearestCityTown: Smiths Ferry
County: Valley
WaterConditions: UNKNOWN
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentEvent1: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
KTVB.com - authorities have called off the search for 19-year-old male kayaker who went missing on the North Fork of the Payette River Tuesday morning.  The Valley County Sheriff's Office was notified shortly before noon about a missing kayaker near milepost 88 on highway 55, about 10 miles north of Banks.  Valley County Lt. says the man is an expert kayaker who had some type of accident and was last seen swimming toward shore, but went under the water and was not seen again.  He was wearing a life-vest and helmet.  The front end of the kayak was smashed and the foot rest was broken, according to the Sheriff's Office.  The kayak and paddle were recovered.  The man's name has not been released.  We are told his is not from the area and had just met up with a couple of other kayakers Tuesday morning before heading out to the river.  About 30 people assisted in the search.  Valley County Lt says they combed every bit of the area but came up empty.  Deputies and EMS members from Cascade Rural Fire, as well as a Forest Service officer reponded to the scene to assist in the search along with friends of the missing man.  The North Fork of the Payette River is well known for its class 4 and 5 rapids, which is for experts only.

Report:  Male was kayaking on the North Fork of the Payette River when he was forced to exit his kayak and float down the river.  A witness to the event stated it appeared his life jacket was loose and saw the man disappear below the water, never coming back up.  A massive search and rescue operation was launched to locate the victim.  Later that day after his life jacket was found, the focus was shifted to a search and recovery for his body.  To date (7/7/11) the victims body has not been located.


BARDID: ID-2011-0007
Date: 2011-06-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: South Fork of the Boise River
NearestCityTown: Prairie
County: Elmore
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
News:  A 15-year-old boy missing after his raft capsized on the South Fork of the Boise River in Elmore County is safe and uninjured.  According to Elmore County Sheriff's Office events unfolded like this:  A church group of 16 people from Walla Walla, Washington in three boats was navigating a particularly treacherous section of the river when one boat tipped over about 3:15 p.m.  Rafters climbed back in the raft and continued on, apparently not realizing the teen was missing.  The group reached the take-out point near Arrowrock Reservoir, took a headcount and confirmed the boy was gone.  They reported the teen missing to Elmore County officials at 4:30 p.m.  A search was immediately launched, with personnel from several agencies combing the bank and river.  An Idaho National Guard helicopter responded to help in the search.  When the raft tipped, the teen swam to the shore of the river and climbed out.  The teen followed the river to the take-out point near Arrowrock, where he met the rest of the rafting group about 8:30 p.m.  He was wearing a helmet, wetsuit and life vest.  Two other rafters who had also fallen out of the boat reported injuries.  One teen was transported via air ambulance to a hospital with a possible concussion.  Another was treated at a local hospital for a minor ankle injury.

Report:  While rafting down the South Fork of the Boise River, raft went sideways and flipped.  All 4 occupants were thrown from raft, pinning one of the occupants in a log jam which caused abdominal pain and was life flighted (results of his injuries was bruising).  Another occupant injured her knee and was transported by ambulance.  A third victim went missing.  Missing victim was able to walk out and had no injuries as a result of the overturned raft.  The last occupant was not injured and was picked up by another raft.

All occupants were wearing helmets, type 5 PFD's, and wet suits.


BARDID: ID-2011-0008
Date: 2011-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:40:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Ririe Reservoir
NearestCityTown: Ririe
County: Bonneville
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
News: Tuesday evening before 6 0'clock Bonneville County Sheriff's Offica and Jefferson County Sheriff's Office responded to the reservoir.  They found the two girls in the water.  One was airlifted to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center while the other was taken by ambulance.  Bonneville County Sheriff's Office said the two boats were in an area of the reservoir called The Narrows.  He said there are blind corners in the area and that's where the two boats side-swiped each other.  Bonneville County Sheriff's Office said there were at least six people in the two boats.  They were all located and deputies were talking to them to understand exactly what happened.  subject expected to have more information sometime Wednesday morning.
Report:  A 1996 Glastron boat occupied by 7 people pulling a tube had made a right hand turn.  Two 14-year-old girls were on the tube.  The tube swung out over the wake.  Another 1993 boat occupied by 9 persons cmae around a corner near the shoreline.  The tube and the 1993 vessel then collided.  The passengers on the port side of the tube collided directly with the metal trim on the starboard side just under the gunwell at the bow of the boat causing severe head trauma.  The passenger on the starboard side of the tube "glanced" off the portside of the bow of the 1993 vessel.  Both girls were ejected from the tube and were found laying face down in the water.  Both girls were wearing appropriate PFD's with US Coast Guard approval.  One girl was treated and release the other girl passed away.
Investigation is still pending due to the number of witnesses in the case.


BARDID: ID-2011-0009
Date: 2011-06-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lucky Peak Reservoir
NearestCityTown: Boise
County: Boise
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentCause3: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person Struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On Sunday, June 19, 2011 at approximately 1430 hours, deputies were patrolling Lucky Peak Reservoir when we were alerted by a boater and advised that a boat collision had occurred near Robie Creek.  Deputies boated towards Robie Creek, as they entered Turnaround Point and noticed two boats, one was moored on a dock and had noticeable damage to its starboard side hull.  The other boat was beached next to the dock, there were several people standing on and around the dock and no one appeared to be seriously injured.  

Deputies moored the patrol boat to the dock and asked if anyone was injured.  Passenger in boat #2 (P2) advised she had pain to her head/face area.  P2 was walking and speaking fine and there were no obvious injuries, she did advise she was feeling dizzy and took our advice to be seen by paramedics.  Operator of Boat #1 (O1) also advised he had pain to his lower back area and knees as a result of being ejected from his boat during the collision.  O1 refused to be seen by paramedics and ensured us he would seek medical care if pain persists.  O1 told deputies he was the only occupant of the boat when the collision occurred.  Prior to the collision, O1 wanted to drive the boat south, make a u-turn, and then drive past his son who was waiting on the dock with a camera.  The son was then going to take a picture of O1 boat so he could later evaluate the position of the motor on the boat when at cruising speed.  O1 made his way south and recalled there being no other boats on the water.  As O1 neared the south end of Turnaround point, he was traveling approximately 100 feet from the west bank, he started making his U-turn to the left (eastward turn).  O1 almost completed his turn but then saw another boat approaching his path of travel.  O1 tried to swerve his boat quickly right to avoid a collision but the boats were moving too fast.  O1's boat impacted on the port side of his boat against the starboard side of the other boat (Boat 2 (B2).  O1 said his boat became airborne for a brief period causing him to be ejected and tossed into the water.  O1 said he likely impacted the dash or the side of the boat as he was ejected causing the pain to his back and knee.  O1 claimed there were no other boats on the water and he made appropriate actions to scan the lake for any incoming boats and concluded the other boat (B2) must have been traveling at speeds around 50 MPH for it to enter that area so quickly.  After the collision, O1 recalled surfacing to the water and seeing B2 continue "full throttle" and heard a female voice in the boat saying, "stop" repeatedly.  O1 also said the operator of boat 2 (O2) did not make any effort to provide assistance to O1.  Following the evaluation of B1 it was noticed that the port side was scuffed and the rubber molding running along the gunwhale had been peeled off the boat.  There were also small cracks in the fiberglass but no other structural damage.  

Officers interviewed the operator of boat 2 (O2).  O2 told officers he was driving his boat south through the channel after leaving Robie Creek.  O2 noticed a boat traveling the same direction several hundred feet ahead of him.  O2 claimed he was traveling approximately 20-25 MPH.  As B2 came closer to B1, he maneuvered his boat to the left side (east) to overtake the boat.  As O2 and B1 came to the south side of Turnaround Point, B1 began to make a u-turn.  O2 said he saw the vessel begin to make the turn to the left while he was approximately 50 yards behind B1.  O2 did not back off the throttle instead maneuvered closer to the left bank.  O2 said that O1 made visual contact with his boat but continued to make the u-turn regardless.  As B1 continued to make the u-turn, O2 did not have further room to avoid a collision and B1 struck B2.


BARDID: ID-2011-0010
Date: 2011-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Blue Lake
NearestCityTown: Harrison
County: Kootenai
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 7/2/11, at approximately 1700 hrs, deputies were dispatched to a boat accident that occurred on Blue Lake.  Dispatch informed them that the listed vessel and all occupants would meet us at the Harrison Public Boat Launch.  The operator of a black Duckworth boat was accelerating to pull a water skier out of the water.  Upon acceleration , the occupants of the vessel heard a loud pop.  The skier was grasping his leg saying "I think I broke my leg".  He was then transported by the vessel to the Harrison Public Boat Launch and then transported to Kootenai Medical Center by the Harrison City Ambulance.
After talking with the victim by phone on 7/8/11, deputies were informed that the victim was in a car accident on 7/1/11 (the day before the accident).  The victim had hit a moose traveling at a high rate of speed.  The victim told deputies that the doctor at KMC assumed he had fractured his femur in the car accident and aggravated it while trying to wake board.


BARDID: ID-2011-0011
Date: 2011-04-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: CJ Stike
NearestCityTown: Grandview
County: Elmore
WaterConditions: Very Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentCause3: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: CAPSIZING
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
News:  Deputies rescue two men in water at CJ Strike Dam.  Three boaters were rescued Thursday afternoon by the Elmore County Sheriff's Office boat patrol after their boat capsized due to high winds at CJ Strike Reservoir near the Air Force marina.  One of the three men in the small craft made it to shore and contacted a camper who called Elmore County dispatch just before 2 pm.  The Sheriffs office's marine deputies quickly hooked up and drove their rescue boat from Mountain Home to the reservoir and had the other two men out of the water within 45 minutes of receiving the call.  The two men, who weren't wering life preservers and were in the water for over an hour, stayed afloat in the frigid waters by hanging onto a plastic bag that they had inflated.  Due to weather conditions, air ambulances could not reach the area.  Ground ambulances staged at the Idaho Power North Park recreation area and as soon as the men were rescued, took them to Elmore Medical Center in Mountain Home.  None of the victims had life-threatening injuries.  They were treated for hypothermia.  

Report:  A large wave come over bow, sinking boat.  All three occupants ended up in the water.  Operator stayed with the capsized vessel and was able to row it to shore.  The two passengers were able to locate the unopened package of life jackets and held onto the bag until rescued.  They were all in the water for approximately 1 1/2 hours before rescued by the Sheriff's office.


BARDID: ID-2011-0012
Date: 2011-07-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:46:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Hayden Lake
NearestCityTown: Hayden Lake
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Person Departed Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Propeller
AccidentEvent3: Person Struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
News:  A North Idaho Camp instructor was hospitalized after a boating accident on Hayden Lake Friday morning.  Authorites say the 19-year-old jumped off the bow of a moving pontoon boat at Camp Mivoden.  The victims head hit the outdrive and propeller of the boat.  He suffered scalp lacerations and was taken to an area hospital.  Kootenai County Sheriff's Department say the victim was putting on a skit for new campers.

Report:  On 7/1/11 at approximately 0950 hours I was contacted by Sergeant who advised me that Central dispatch received a 911 call stating an injury boat accident had occurred on Hayden Lake in Mokins Bay.  When I arrived at Mokins Bay by boat around 1130 hours, I contacted sergeant, he said the he, another deputy and Timberlake Fire had already arrived on scene and treated the injured male.  The victim had been transported by ambulance to the Kootenai Medical Center.  While interviewing the operator he told me the following:  They were doing their weekly show for the youth campers.  His part of the performance was to operate the pontoon boat to perform the Ninja/Pirate sparring match.  While he was driving north past Camp Mivoden't dock in Mokins Bay, one person at a time would spar and fall off the starboard side of the vessel.  While the victim was sparing with another person, he backed up to fall off the boat into the water, but stepped off the front of the boat instead of the side.  The operator said they immediately started looking for the victim in the water, as they circled back.  As they were turning around they noticed the victim face down in the water.  There were several lifeguards and camp staff already with the victim before they could get to him.  The victim has multiple lacerations to the back of his neck, head and back from the propeller.  He was transported to Kootenai County Medical Center and underwent surgery for a fractured skull and missing bone fragments.


BARDID: ID-2011-0013
Date: 2011-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Coeur d'Alene Lake
NearestCityTown: Coeur d' Alene
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentCause3: CONGESTED WATERS
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel #2 was traveling east towards Panhandle Yacht Club in front of the Arrow Point Marina at no wake speed.  While vessel #1 was traveling on plane from Squaw Bay going to the Arrow Point Marina.  Vessel #1 turned to his left to avoid several personal watercraft which put him in a crossing situation with vessel #2.  Vessel #2 did not have ample time to react before the collsion.  The bow of vessel #2 hit the starboard side of vessel #1 approximately six feet from the stern.


BARDID: ID-2011-0021
Date: 2011-07-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:26:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Anderson Ranch Reservoir
NearestCityTown: Pine
County: Elmore
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Boat was pulling a person on a tube.  Ther person on the tube leaned to the right as the boat turned to the left and hit the wake.  The victim was thrown off the tube and struck the water.  The operator of the boat stated that he was not going very fast.  When the operator tried to talk to the victim while he was in the water, the victim was unresponsive.  The operator entered the water and pulled the victim into the boat.  At this time, the victim was responsive and complained of severe pain in his right rib cage.  Emergency services were requested on scene and the victim was transported to a Boise hospital via air ambulance.


BARDID: ID-2011-0022
Date: 2011-07-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Anderson Ranch Reservoir
NearestCityTown: Mountain Home
County: Elmore
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: People on Gunwale, Bow, or Transom
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
Pontoon boat was in motion with two young females seated on the front of the boat on the outside of the protective rail.  Witness stated that the boat motor briefly stalled causing the boat to slow in turn causing on of the females to fall off the front.  The boat then went over the subject were it is believed she was struck by the propeller inflicting an approximately 9 inch cut on the females left side near the ribs.


BARDID: ID-2011-0023
Date: 2011-07-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: South Fork of the Boise River
NearestCityTown: Mountain Home
County: Elmore
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: HAZARDOUS WATERS
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: CAPSIZING
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
While floating the South Fork of the Boise River in a float boat, operator lost control in current causing boat to hit pylon of "Anderson Ranch" bridge.  The current caused the boat to overturn against the pylon, throwing both occupants into the river.  The operator went under water and was pulled out by the other occupant.  When the operator was pulled from the river, she was no longer able to breath and CPR was performed.  After some time, the operator began to breath on her own and regained consciousness.


BARDID: ID-2011-0024
Date: 2011-07-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: American Falls Reservoir
NearestCityTown: Aberdeen
County: Bingham
WaterConditions: Very Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentCause2: IMPROPER LOOKOUT
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was traveling north towards Sportsman's Park when the waves began to get larger.  The operator turned around and began travelling back south close to the shore to avoid the larger waves.  The vessel struck an outcropping of rocks that were approximately 1 foot under the water and began taking on water.  The vessel was stuck on the rocks and all four occupants had to be transferred off of the vessel and transported to the dock.  The vessel was lodged on the rocks and due to weather conditions was left there until the next morning.  During the night the reservoir raised and the wind gusts were very strong dislodging the vessel from the rocks.  The vessel was towed in from a small cove just south of Sportsman's Park to Sportsman's Park.  The vessel has several holes on the center line of the vessel including one approximately 8"x8" where a stabilizer fin was ripped off.  The vessel also had damage on both sides of the vessel and the keel and prop were badly damaged.


BARDID: ID-2011-0025
Date: 2011-07-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: St Maries River
NearestCityTown: St Maries
County: Benewah
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Fuel
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
Working on boat at dock, took short ride, came back and changed fuel filters.  Took another short ride, came back and still smelled gas.  Went back to see and the boat explosion went starting fire engulfed the boat.  Used garden hoses to try and extiguish, then officers arrived and used a fire extinguisher.  The fire department arrived and used foam.  Officers pulled the boat to the ramp to get it out of the water before it sank.


BARDID: ID-2011-0026
Date: 2011-06-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: CJ Strike Reservoir
NearestCityTown: Grandview
County: Owyhee
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Boat towing skier Southbound Snake River arm of CJ Strike Reservoir, 3/4 mile north of North Camp Launch Ramp.  Skier fell while attempting to traverse the wake of the boat towing him.  The tip of his ski was caught in the wake and caused the skier to fall into the wter and drop the ski rope.  The skier immediately complained of pain to his right knee.  He was transported to the local hospital where he was diagnosed with a torn ACL.


BARDID: ID-2011-0027
Date: 2011-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Pend Oreille
NearestCityTown: Hope
County: Bonner
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Ignition of Spilled Fuel or Vapor
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel just fueled at Holiday Shores, blowers operating.  Family departs the marina.  Throttled up outside 200' no wake zone.  As vessel accelerated the motor missed a little, they heard a big bang.  Saw a ball of flame coming from stern toward bow.  All 4 occupants abandonded the vessel and were picked up by other boaters.  Vessel burned to the waterline and sank.


BARDID: ID-2011-0029
Date: 2011-08-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:40:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Coeur d'Alene
NearestCityTown: Harrison
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
News:  The Kootenai County Sheriff's Office announced Thursday that they retrieved the body of a missing boater in Lake Coeur d'Alene.  The 24-year-old was reportedly at the back of the pontoon boat Tuesday night when he fell off into the water.  Officials say he was found between Carlin and Crescent Bay by a side scan sonar in about 130 feet of water around 3 pm.  The body has been turned over to the coroner and an autopsy will be done in Spokane.  Alcohol is believed to be a factor.  Kootenai County authorities said the man fell into the water just before 8:45 PM Tuesday.
Report:  A 24-year-old male was a passenger in a pontoon boat.  The victim needed to go to the bathroom, so the operator stopped the vessel and put it into neutral.  While the victim was on the rear deck of the boat by the engine, he fell in.  The victim was not able to swim back to the boat, and the operator attempted to rescue him, but was having problems keeping himself and the victim above water.  The victim ended up drowning in approx 130' of water.  The victim was recovered by the Kootenai Conty Dive Rescue Team and the Kootenai County Sonar Team on September 1st at approx 1500 hours.  A closer inspection of the victims remains showed no obvious signs of trauma or injuries.


BARDID: ID-2011-0030
Date: 2011-07-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:58:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Snake River
NearestCityTown: Weiser
County: Washington
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Throttle
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator capsized his boat after launching from Steck Park.  He indicated that he crossed under the train trestle and he turned to go back to Steck Park due to mechanical problems.  The operator said that the throttle stuck and when he turned to go back to boat flipped over.  A witness was able to get to the accident scene and assist the operator of the vessel.  The operator's foot was caught inside the boat but he was able to grab the boat and pull his head up and breath until he was assisted by the witness.  The witness took the operator to Steck Park and then returned to tow the vessel.  Washington County paramedics checked the operator, the operator was transported to the hospital by a family member.  
Officers arrived on scene and the boat was already loaded on the trailer.  There was obvious damage to the interior, the wind sheild was broken, and the engine cowling was missing.


BARDID: ID-2011-0031
Date: 2011-07-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Coeur d'Alene Lake
NearestCityTown: Coeur d'Alene
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Very Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 07/31/11 at approximately 1745 hours deputies were dispatched to a boat accident that occurred on Coeur d'Alene Lake.  The parties would be headed to the 3rd street boat launch to meet medical personnel.  Upon arrival at the boat launch, the injured party had already been transported to the medical center.  Deputies later met with the operator/victim and his daughter at the medical center.  The operator said he was traveling at approximately 40 mph on a personal watercraft headed towards the 3rd street boat launch from Tubbs Hill.  There were some large waves, he attempted to jump one of them, while in the air he realized he was going to crash.  The operator pushed away from the PWC as to prevent landing on top of it, he was unable to get away from the PWC.  He came down on top of the PWC, hitting his head and neck on the PWC.  His daughter came up to hime and told him he was bleeding badly.  He got on his daughters PWC while she transported him to the boat launch.  The daughter said she did not see the victim crash, but went to check on him when she saw him in the water.  The daughter indicated that there was tissue hanging out of his neck.  She had him get on her PWC, called 911 and transported him to the boat launch were they met EMS.


BARDID: ID-2011-0033
Date: 2011-08-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Spokane River
NearestCityTown: Coeur d'Alene
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/4/11 at approximately 1630 hours Deputies responded to the 3rd Street docks regarding a boat accident that had just occurred on the Spokdane River in which one person was injured.  Deputies arrived at 1643 hours and EMS was already treating the injured person.  The injured person was transported to KMC with a possible concussion.  The operator of the boat indicated that they were traveling donw the Spokane River around Mill River pulling 2 people on a two person tube.  #1 person fell off the tube and collided with person #2 hitting her in the head on person #1's hip.  Person #1 stated that she was fine, but didn't want to tube anymore, so they continued on boating.  A few minutes later person #1 stated that she was getting dizzy and wanted to go to the hospital.  At that time the operator of the boat called 911 and proceeded to 3rd Street to meet EMS.


BARDID: ID-2011-0034
Date: 2011-08-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Coeur d'Alene Lake
NearestCityTown: Coeur d'Alene
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentCause3: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/6/11 at approximately 1630 hours two vessels were traveling southbound from Tubbs Hill towards Arrow Point at about 25 to 25 mph.  The vessel in front, a PWC, was about 150 feet in front and offset to the right of vessel #2.  Vessel #1 made a left turn and collided with vessel #2.  No one was injured in the accident.


BARDID: ID-2011-0035
Date: 2011-08-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:20:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Spokane River
NearestCityTown: Post Falls
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentCause3: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Two PWC's headed east going up the Spokane River.  The two PWC's passed a ski boat headed down river in the opposite direction.  Vessel #2 passed the ski boat on the right, vessel #1 passed on the left.  Vessel #1 jumped the wake of the ski boat and collided with vessel #2 on the left side.  Operator of vessel #2 was thrown from his PWC into the water.


BARDID: ID-2011-0036
Date: 2011-08-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Redfish Lake
NearestCityTown: Stanley
County: Custer
WaterConditions: UNKNOWN
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/16/2011 at approximatley 7:00 PM person was operating a 14-foot outboard, open bow boat belonging to Redfish Lake Lodge.  The operator indicated that the victim was bow riding while the boat was underway.  The victim looked down into the water, causing him to loose his balance and fall overboard, then the boat ran over him on the port side and hit his foot with the propeller.  PFD's were in the boat but not worn.  The victim was pulled into the boat and taken to the lodge where the ambulance was called.  He was transported to the hospital where he was admitted and had surgery to repoair damage to his foot and leg.


BARDID: ID-2011-0037
Date: 2011-08-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Spokane River
NearestCityTown: Post Falls
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentCause3: CONGESTED WATERS
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Submerged Object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/20/11 at approximately 1930 hours deputies responded to a possible boat crash on the Spokane River.  When they arrived on scene they found the owner was driving his boat westbound on the Spokane River when he hit a submerged object.  His boat began taking on water immediately and would not go into gear.  The boat started floating towards the shoreline where a civillian assisted the boat owner in bailing water with a shop vac.
When deputies arrived the owner was at the civillians dock and had most of the water out of his boat.  Deputies made sure no one was injured then began towing the boat to the Harbor Island boat launch shere one of the passengers was going to get the owners truck and trailer.  When the deputies arrived at the launch they got the boat loaded and observed the damage.  The outdrive was cracked all the way around itself and was hanging loosely.  Deputies assisted the owner by tying up his outdrive.


BARDID: ID-2011-0038
Date: 2011-08-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:45:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Coeur d'Alene Lake
NearestCityTown: Coeur d'Alene
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of a PWC told deputies that she was operating her stand-up PWC, with her son seated in front of her.  Once they made it past their dock, the son stood up and accidently grabbed the throttle.  The sudden acceleration threw the mother off the back, but she was still able to hold on to one side of the handlebars causing the PWC to turn and go in circles.  The mother wasn't able to hold on any longer, she let go and the PWC with the son on board crashed into the neighbors dock.  The impact with the dock caused the son to propel forward into the PWC.  Then the son was ejected off the PWC, landing in the water, near the shore.  The son was transported to Kootenai Medical Center with head injuries and minor cuts and scrapes.


BARDID: ID-2011-0039
Date: 2011-08-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Coeur d'Alene
NearestCityTown: Coeur d'Alene
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Submerged Object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/28/11 at approx 1530 hours man was operating his 24-foot boat when he hit a submerged log or dead head.  The operator told deputies that his boat sustained some monor damage in the accident.  The operator also stated that he was able it idle his vessel back to the marina, but had to pull the boat out of the water because it starting to take on water.  The operator said the dead head was not marked and it was approx 50 yards from the entrance to Courgar Bay.  The operator also said that no one was injured in the accident.


BARDID: ID-2011-0040
Date: 2011-08-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Priest Lake
NearestCityTown: Nordman
County: Bonner
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Failure to vent
AccidentCause2: IGNITION OF SPILLED FUEL OR VAPOR
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel wouldn't start due to a dead battery, vessel got jump started.  When fueling, vessel was left running due to dead battery.  After fueling, departed dock, approx 100 yards near shore boat exploded, projecting operator into the water.  Bonner County Sheriff's Office, Coolin Fire and Elkins Resort extinguished fire.  Boat was loaded on trailer and removed from the lake.


BARDID: ID-2011-0041
Date: 2011-08-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:50:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Pend Orille
NearestCityTown: Sandpoint
County: Bonner
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Skier fell on chest causing pain and made it hard to breath.  He was transported to the hospital by ambulance.  Treated and realeased with bruising.


BARDID: ID-2011-0042
Date: 2011-08-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:00:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pend Oreille River
NearestCityTown: Laclede
County: Bonner
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: EXCESSIVE SPEED
AccidentCause3: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Submerged Object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 10 pm on August 6, 2011 a boat returning to Sandpoint from Willow Bay Marina executed a u-turn in the narrows of the Pend Oreille River on the Laclede Ferry Crossing.  The boat struck a submerged object along the south shore of the river, which the boat began to sink.  The driver beached the boat.  Excessive speed and alcohol were contributing factors.


BARDID: ID-2011-0043
Date: 2011-08-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:45:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Henry's Lake
NearestCityTown: Island Park
County: Fremont
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: SHARP TURN
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Two jet skis were travelling parallel when the smaller jet ski suddenly turned in front of the larger jet ski.  The smaller jet ski was struck by the larger one, injuring the female operator.  She was thrown off her jet ski and suffered a broken right femur.


BARDID: ID-2011-0044
Date: 2011-08-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:00:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Coeur d'Alene Lake
NearestCityTown: Coeur d'Alene
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: Restricted Vision
AccidentCause3: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/12/11 at approximately 2320 hrs. deputies responded to a single vessel non injury boat accident that just occurred on the Coeur d'Alene Lake in front of the floating green.  Upon arrival, they contacted to operator of the vessel, he stated this was the first time he and his wife had been out boating at night.  There were just cruising parallel to the floating freen when he drifted over the buoy line that is out in front of the floating freen, he tried to turn away, which caused the cables to get wrapped around the lower unit.  The operator told the deputies that he could not see the buoys because there isn't any lighting around.  He stated, there need to be some lights.  After talking with the operator, the deputies attempted to untangle the vessel.  After several attempts they did get the boat untangled and towed it back to the dock.


BARDID: ID-2011-0045
Date: 2011-06-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lochsa River
NearestCityTown: Lowell
County: Idaho
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On June 29, 2011 at approxmiately 1440 hours, deputies received a call from dispatch about a rafting accident on the river.  Deputies were also advised that there were 5 occupants in the boat and all were accounted for, one was being given CPR.  The operator of the vessel indicated the raft flipped over in the Lochsa River and everyone was swimming to the shore.  The operator said at one point he could see his friend (the victim) swimming 2 - 5 minutes aftter the raft flipped and then went unresponsive.  The operator said he caught a ride from a passer by on the highway down river to get the victim.  The operator said he jumped back in the river to bring the victim to the shore.  The operator said it was about 5 - 10 minutes after the raft flipped that he finally got the victim to the shore where an EMT that was on shore administered CPR for about 45 minutes to an hour.  EMT was unable to rivive the victim.


BARDID: ID-2011-0046
Date: 2011-08-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:03:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Coeur d'Alene Lake
NearestCityTown: Coeur d'Alene
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
A vessel pulling out from the fuel docks at Black Rock Marina, started having steering trouble and collided with an unoccupied vessel that was docked.
Upon arrival, deputies found that the operator of the striking vessel was no longer on scene.  They contacted the Marina Manager.  The manager stated that he did not see the accident occur, but did talk to the boat operator after the crash.  The manager called the sheriff's office due to the amount of damage caused by the accident.  The Marina manager indicated that the operator stated that he was at the marina to fuel his boat, when he was leaving, he started having steering problems and hit a docked boat.  Deputies attempted several times, without success, to meet with the boat operator and have him give a statement and fill out a boat accident report.  Based on evidence from the damage to the docked boat and the statements made by witnesses, officers concluded the operator of the boat was in violation of Interference with Navigation, Action to Avoid Collision, and failure to Report an Accident.


BARDID: ID-2011-0047
Date: 2011-09-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:04:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Snake River
NearestCityTown: Firth
County: Bingham
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: CAPSIZING
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Two men were drifting down the Snake River fishing.  The passenger was standing up in the boat attempting to remove a tangled fishing line.  The boat entered a fast moving area with several snags and stringers.  The operator was unable to move the boat with the motor with the passenger standing up and the boat struck a stringer causing it to roll underwater and flip the boat.  The passenger was momentarily trapped under the boat but was able to free himself.  Both men then climbed upon to the overturned boat and drifted downstream as they called on the operator's phone for help.


BARDID: ID-2011-0048
Date: 2011-08-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: North Fork of the Boise River
NearestCityTown: Boise
County: Elmore
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: CAPSIZING
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
While kayaking down the North Fork of the Boise River.  Kayak hit large rocks and overturned.  Operator impacted a large boulder causing injury to his chest.  Operator started his float trip on Tuesday Ausgust 30th, 2011 to arrive at his take out point (Middle Fork and North Fork) on Thursday morning September 1st, 2011.  Wife contacted authorities on Thursday evening when he did not arrive.  On Friday September 2, 2011, Elmore deputies, Elmore Search & Rescue and the National Guard began a search for the subject.  The area that he was in has no road access.  At 9:11 a.m. the National Guard and Sgt from the Elmore County Sheriff's Office located the overturned kayak on the North Fork.  The operator was then located approx 1 mile south of his kayak.  The National Guard hoisted down a crew member and the operator had to be lifted by using a stokes basket.  The operator was then transported by the National Guard to St. Alphonsis Hospital in Boise, ID.


BARDID: ID-2011-0049
Date: 2011-08-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:51:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: St Joe River
NearestCityTown: St Maries
County: Benewah
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Pontoon boat was going down river (west) a vessel was turning to go back up river.  Driver was turning when the tube with two girls on it struck the rocks on the south side of the river.  One girl landed on thr rocks and the other girl landed in the water.  The rope on the tow vessel was 65' long which is too long for a tow rope on this river.


BARDID: ID-2011-0050
Date: 2011-09-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:55:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lucky Peak
NearestCityTown: Boise
County: Ada
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: EXCESSIVE SPEED
AccidentCause3: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was operating a personal watercraft in the narrows at Lucky Peak Lake on plane when he let off the throttle and lost control of the vessel hitting a wake.  He then tried to throttle up the vessel and dove the nose of the vessel into the wake/wave.  This caused him to be thrown from the vessel into the water.  While being thrown, the operator at some point struck his head and face on the front end of his watercraft.  The operator suffered a possible broken jaw, numerous lacerations on his head and left hand as well as losing several teeth.  The operator also had a strong odor of an intoxicating beverage about his person when he was taken to Spring Shores by a passing boat after the accident.  The operator was transported to the St. Alphonsus emergency room where he was treated and later released.  The only damage visible on the personal watercraft was the seat bracket was loose on one side.


BARDID: ID-2011-0051
Date: 2011-09-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:50:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lucky Peak
NearestCityTown: Boise
County: Boise
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Boat operator was towing his son on a wakeboard near Dead Dog at Lucky Peak Lake.  The wakeboarder attempted to jump a wake, landed improperly, and fell into the water.  Both parties knew that something was wrong with the wakeboarders leg because his foot was facing an unnatural direction.  The operator then transported the injured wakeboarder to the hospital.  After being examined, doctors determined that the wakeboarder had indeed broken his left leg in two places.  The wakeboarder is pending surgery to repair the breaks.


BARDID: ID-2011-0052
Date: 2011-09-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:20:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lucky Peak
NearestCityTown: Boise
County: Ada
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday September 10, 2011 at 2030 hours deputies were dispatched to St. Lukes Hospital in downtown Boise in reference to a boat accident that occurred at Lucky Peak Reservoir.  Upon arrival deputies were directed to the pediatrics section of the Emergency Room.  Deputies made contact with the vessel operator and learned that his girlfriend's son had been seriously injured on his head due to colliding with the boat.  

The operator told deputies that he had been boating for several hours at Lucky Peak with his girlfriend and her son, along with his own two children.  The operator said the weather was beginning to become stormy, the cloud cover was becoming increasingly darker and winds had picked up causing a chop in the waves.  The operator decided to start heading towards the dock at Barclay Bay boat ramp.  While cruising at speeds at approx 15-20 MPH, the boy was seated in the bow seating area of the boat.  The operator noticed the boy kept repositioning his body on the bow seats and was getting in various positions to better enjoy the wind.  The other children moved to the bow of the boat to join the operator causing him to become uneasy about the children's lack of seated positions.  The operator pulled back on the throttle with the intention to tell the boy to sit down.  The change in speed was enough to cause the boy to fall over the bow of the boat, the boat maintained its forward momentum and struck the boy.  The operator immediately put the transmission in neutral but know that the boat had struck the boy.  The boy was wearing his PFD and easy recovered by the operator and his mother.  The boy did not lose consciousness but the injuries appeared severe and the boy was in extreme pain.  It is unknown what part of the boat hull struck the boy.  The operator moored the boat at Barclay Bay ramp and rushed the boy to the hospital.  The boy was admitted into St. Lukes hospital, he suffered a deep gash on his upper forehead above his right eye approximately 3 to 4 inches in length.  The gash also caused a scull fracture requiring surgery to repair using dissolvable plates and stitches.  The boy also suffered two gashes to his left forearm with possible fractures and a hole in his lip caused by accidental biting.


BARDID: ID-2011-0053
Date: 2011-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:05:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Snake River
NearestCityTown: Rupert
County: Minidoka
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: EXCESSIVE SPEED
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
Driver of the jet ski was going approximately 40 MPH and he went to change directions and he crossed his own wake.  Driver and passenger fell off the jet ski.  The passenger injured his ribs and he was transported to the hospital by private vehicle to get medical attention.


BARDID: ID-2011-0054
Date: 2011-09-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Payette Lake
NearestCityTown: McCall
County: Valley
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentCause3: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator 1 reported that he and his companion were on PWC's at the north end of Payette lake.  Both operators were engaged in "turn and sprays".  Operator 1 approached Operator 2 who had stopped and was drifting.  Operator 1 steered directly at Operator 2 and failed to complete his turn.  The front of vessel 1 struck the left leg of Operator 2 causing a fracture of femur.


BARDID: ID-2011-0055
Date: 2011-09-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lucky Peak
NearestCityTown: Boise
County: Boise
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Person Departed Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
The boat was stopped near Chimney Rock while the passengers were speaking to another group of people whose boat had broken down.  The engine was still running and the kids jumped off the back of the boat.  11-year-old boy was hit by the prop in the left let.  He had 3 lacerations.  The deepest was about 3 inches wide and just barely to his muscles on his left shin.  The second cut was directly below it but very small, and the third was on the back of his left knee.  He was no longer bleeding when we got to him and his mobility in his leg and toes seemed to be fine.


BARDID: ID-2011-0056
Date: 2011-12-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:25:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: South Fork Snake River
NearestCityTown: Menan
County: Jefferson
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Floating Object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was drifting down stream and had just started his motor.  He was floating side ways starboard side downstream.  Boat lodged up against log jam, port side dipped down and boat filled with water.  Boat became lodged under water against jam.  Both the operator and occupant were able to get out of water and onto gravel bar.  Neither were wearing PFD, claimed they had them on board.  Both were rescued off gravel bar, and taken down stream to Menan boat dock.  The passenger was treated the the scene by medical for mild hypothermia.


BARDID: ID-2011-0057
Date: 2011-11-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:08:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Snake River
NearestCityTown: Firth
County: Bingham
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: CAPSIZING
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was taking a maiden voyage in the boat he had just purchased.  He was in strong current and took on some water over the side.  At the same time his two passsengers shifted their weight and the boat capsized, throwing all three occupants into the water.  The boat floated down to a gravel bar and lodged there with the operator in the water holding the boat and his two passengers sitting on the overturned vessel. A passing boater and a deputy rescued the operator and passengers.


BARDID: ID-2011-0058
Date: 2011-11-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:45:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Pend Oreille
NearestCityTown: Sagle
County: Bonner
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: EXCESSIVE SPEED
AccidentCause3: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel with 6 passengers, 3 adults and 3 children ran aground and struck dock.  Vessel left restaurant in Garfield Bay on the west side of Lake Pend Oreille inrout to Hope Boat Basin on the east side of Lake Pend Oreille.  The vessel operator was using a handheld GPS to navigate.  There was no moon, inclement weather and very few lights on shore.  Vessel ran aground between 15-17 mph and struck the dock.


BARDID: ID-2011-0059
Date: 2011-06-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:15:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Payette River
NearestCityTown: Banks
County: Boise
WaterConditions: UNKNOWN
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
The operator indicated that he had run this area many times around 6,000 to 16,000+ mostly between 7,000 and 9,000.  He said he had never had any problem before, but this run went wrong FAST.  Water was 8,800 in the AM when they checked.  Two other boats were just below the rapids and said they had problems climbing it.  There were going to watch them to see what they did.  So they followed up.  The operator indicated they he took it easy going up looked it over saw nothing different than a half a week ago.  Pulled onto the top of the wave, started to slide over to the right, just like I always do, and all at once the water fell out from under the boat.  Dropping the nose when that happened, the operator pushed the stick steering to the far right turn the boat and heading to the road side bank.  The operator pulled the steering to the left and as he did that they started to hit the rocks on the bank.  Once everyone was safe on the bank, they started to remove everything they could from the boat onto the bank.  They looked at the damage, it appeared not to have any holes in the boat but a compression dent on the starboard side.  When they stopped the motor was running, then they shut it off, the pump appeared to be okay also.  But water was running over the back side of the boat, very little in the beginning, but later the water running in the boat pushed the boat on the side and then more water was coming in.  They found no holes or anything else once the water was removed, checked the oil, no water was visable.  Started the motor and pushed and pulled the boat off the rocks this took about 3 hours.  Drove the boat up thru the rest of the rapid and then back down.  The motor started to run rough. After cleaning the filters, they drove the boat back to the ramp and loaded it on the trailer.


BARDID: ID-2011-0060
Date: 2011-12-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Coeur d'Alene
NearestCityTown: Coeur d'Alene
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
AccidentCause2: Weather
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was trolling north into the wind at 1.8 MPH with 8-12" waves, attemped to reverse course when the engine stalled.  Waves were coming into the splash well when a larger wave/wake swamped boat.  The operator grabbed a PFD and entered the water hanging onto bow of boat until a person arrived in a small fishing boat.  Due to the size of the fishing boat he was not able to get the boat operator out of the water.  A larger boat arrived on scene with an enclosed/heated cabin, he pulled the operator out of the water and took him to Lott's Bay boat launch where Fire & Rescue evaluated the operators medical condition.  They then pulled the operators boat to the launch and assisted in loading it on the trailer.


BARDID: ID-2012-0002
Date: 2012-04-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:52:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Mud Lake
NearestCityTown: TERRETON
County: Jefferson
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person Departed Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
RedactedNarrative:
At 12:52 hrs dispatch received a 911 call from male who was parked in a small parking lot on the north shore of Mud Lake.  The male had noticed a boat approximately on half mile out from the north shore.  The male began to watch the boat with his binoculars as the water was rough due to the strong winds.  The male advised he saw a male passenger on the boat and described it appeared he was working on something towards the rear of the boat.  The male stated the boat appeared to be sinking as it was listing to the stern.  The male then saw the passenger move to the bow, stand up on the bow and jump into the water feet first.  The passenger began to float further away from the boat.  At this time the male called 911 to report the incident.  The male stated shortly after he called 911 the boat flipped over capsizing, he was unable to relocate the passenger out on the water.  The passenger was located at approximately 14:00 hours face down in the water by a helicopter.  The passenger was pulled from the water approximately 200 yards northeast of the boat location at 14:09 hours.  CPR was immediately started at 14:13 hours, the passenger was transferred from the rescue boat ot the ambulance.  It was noticed that when the passenger was pulled out he had a blue type 3 US Coast Guard approved adult life vest, properly worn.  The passenger was transported to EIRMC hospital and placed on life support.  The passenger died on 4/5/12 when he was taken off life support.  The boat sunk in 7 feet of water with bow up out of the water.  The boat was recovered on 4/9/12 the key was in the on position, throttle was in neutral position.  The bilge pump electrial unhook from the battery, unknown if it came unhooked during the tow and recovery from the water.  All plugs were still in, the boat has three drain plugs one on each side and one in the middle on the lowest part of the boat.  The two side plugs are used to drain water out of the fuel tank and battery compartments.  Due to high winds the waves were hitting the stern and filling the boat with water.  The male witness advised the boat was facing in a north east position.  The wind was blowing from the southwest, causing the waves to directly hit the stern coming over the lowest portion of the boat.  The wind speed was sustained at 25 mph with gusts to 40 mph.


BARDID: ID-2012-0003
Date: 2012-04-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:00:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Salmon River
NearestCityTown: Stanley
County: Custer
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On April 21, 2012 at approximately 10:14 PM Custer County deputies received a call of a missing rafter.  It was stated that 2 men were rafting down the Salmon River, when they hit a tree causing their raft to flip.  One of the men got out of the river but they could not find the other man.  The man that got out of the river, made it to the Mormon Bend campground where campers called for help.  Deputies arrived at the campground an asked the man what had happened.  The male indicated that the last time he saw the victim was when their raft flipped after being hung up on strainers in the river, he yelled at the victim to swim to shore.  After the man arrived on shore, he could not find the victim.  So he went to the campground to have someone call for help.  Authorities searched the river for several days.  On April 25, 2012 at approximately 12:43 pm, the body of the victim was discovered, and then later retrieved from the river.  Both men were under the influence of alcohol, and neither man was wearing a PFD.


BARDID: ID-2012-0004
Date: 2012-04-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Coeur d'Alene
NearestCityTown: Coeur d'Alene
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of the vessel, possibly operating under the influence, was inattentive and careless, not paying attention to where he was headed and approached shore at a 90 degree angle at approximately 35 mph. Operator stated he was looking down at his iphone changing the music that was playing through the boat's stereo system and not looking where he was going. His vessel inadvertantly steered to the left and unbeknownst to him, he headed for shore. He made no attempt to slow down and unintentinally drove the boat onto the steep shore, glanced off of a tree, and went up the embankment approximately 30 feet. Gravity caused the boat to slide back down approximately 10 feet where the stern of boat rested on small rocks near water. Operator was in the operator's seat and was injured due to his head hitting the windshield and his knee being forced into the dash of boat. The only passenger was uninjured as she was leaning over getting her cell phone from her purse as she was sitting in front passenger seat which faces to the rear. Operator and occupant both admitted to consuming alcohol.


BARDID: ID-2012-0005
Date: 2012-05-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Spokane River
NearestCityTown: Post Falls
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was headed downstream on the Spokane River and approached a large cabin cruiser. He slowed down to pass the cabin cruiser. After passing, he sped his boat up to plowing speed. The operator's boat then struck a submerged object which he said made the boat "jump." The operator then realized that he had lost propulsion for his boat. He then turned the motor off and drifted the boat to the shore where officers responded. Inspection of the boats Lower Unit revealed that the housing for the lower unit was completely broken away and held only by the linkage.


BARDID: ID-2012-0006
Date: 2012-05-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:35:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Hayden Lake
NearestCityTown: Hayden
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
RedactedNarrative:
an experienced pilot with 15 years of flying experience was attempting to get his water landing endorsement. He was piloting his Murphy Rebel single engine sea plane when he attempted to land on Hayden Lake. He made a few passes to confirm the lake was clear and attempted to land east of Honeysuckle Beach and north of Coopers Bay. Pilot had taken off from the Coeur d'Alene Airport and forgot to put his landing gear up. When plane touched down on the water, the landing gear caused the plane to nose dive into the water and flip upside-down. While the plane was submerging in the water, pilot and his passenger, instructor, exited the plane through the left side door and were immediately rescued by witnesses from the Hayden Lake Marina.


BARDID: ID-2012-0007
Date: 2012-06-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Middle Fork Salmon River
NearestCityTown: Challis
County: Custer
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
News:  Custer County sheriff's deputeis are attempting to recover the body of a missing rafter in the Middle Fork of the Salmon River.  Ther sheriff's office said the unidentified person fell from an inflatable river raft at Velvet Falls, about 5 miles downstream from the Boundary Creek boat launch site at approximately 8:30 pm Sunday. The sheriff's office said 14 people were rafting.  They used four inflatable river rafts and seven inflatable pontoon boats.  They reported the Middle Fork River is running at an average 8 miles per hour and a height of 6.5 feet.  It is continuing to rise daily.

Report:  Two people in a 16' Airline Cataraft on the Middle Fork of the Salmon River entered left in Velvet Falls with the victim at the helm.  As the victim was rowing through Velvet Falls he fell out of the boat.  A second boat in the party picked up the victim down river.  The victim was unconsious, one of the passengers (a parametic) on the second boat performed CPR for 55 minues.  The passenger on the boat was unharmed.


BARDID: ID-2012-0008
Date: 2012-05-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Clearwater River
NearestCityTown: Lewiston, ID
County: Nez Perce
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Congested waters
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On May 27th, 2012 at approximately 1435 hours, Nez Perce County deputies responded to the Hog Island boat launch on the Clearwater River for a report of a boat collision involving two vessels. Deputies were advised that there were no injuries involved and a moderate amount of damage to one of the vessels involved. When I arrived on scene I made contact with the operator of vessel #1, a 2003 Thunder Jet boat bearing Washington registration WN2000RM, and the owner of vessel #1. Operator1 advised me that at he had dropped off Owner1 at the boat ramp so he could get the vehicle to get the boat off of the water. Operator1 advised me that while waiting for Owner1 he was approximately 100 yards from the shoreline drifting when he observed vessel #2, a 2005 Hews boat bearing Idaho registration ID4279AF also drifting getting very close to vessel #1. Operator1 advised me that he attempted to accelerate away from vessel #2 and while doing so he hit the port side bow of vessel #2 with the port side stern of vessel #1. 

After speaking with Operator1 and Owner1 I made contact with the operator/owner of vessel #2. Operator2 was also listed as the complainant in the call. When I made contact with Operator2 he advised me that he and some clients were salmon fishing approximately 100 yards from the shoreline and their vessel was currently back trolling with the bow of his vessel pointing in an eastward direction. Operator2 advised me that he observed vessel #1 with it's bow facing in a northern direction getting close to his vessel, and during this observation his clients on board began yelling at the operator of vessel #1 that he was getting very close. Operator2 advised me that he observed the operator of vessel #1 appear to panic and he observed the operator suddenly accelerated at a rapid speed. Operator2 advised me that when the operator of vessel #1 accelerated, vessel #1 spun around in a quick manner and struck his vessel on the port side bow with vessel #1's port side stern. Operator2 advised me that after the collision occurred he contacted the Sheriff's Office. Operator2 estimated that there was approximately 2,000 dollars worth of damage to his vessel.


BARDID: ID-2012-0009
Date: 2012-06-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: South Fork Payette River
NearestCityTown: Garden Valley
County: Boise
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
News:  A Meridian woman has lost her life after trying to save another in a rafting accident on the Payette River.  Chief Deputy with the Boise County Sheriff's Office says 44-year-old Victim was with three other adults and two children Sunday afternoon when a woman fell out of their boat.  Victim jumped into the river to try to save her.  Victim's boyfriend then jumped in also to try to save both women.  The man and woman that originally fell into the water were able to get safely back in the boat, but the group lost sight of Victim.  The group had launched at the Danskin boat ramp and had just hit rapids seven miles northeast of Crouch.  Deputy says Boise County Deputies and water rescue crews were called about 4:30 p.m. to the area on the Banks Lowman highway.  Garden Valley Fire and Swift Water Rescue began to search for Victim about an hour later.  Deputy says shortly after that Boise County deputies got word that some citizens found a woman, pulled her from the river, and attempted CPR.  The Boise County Coroner pronounced her dead at the scene near the Alder Creek Bridge, about five miles downstream from where she had fallen out of the boat. One of the children in the raft was Victim's six-year-old son.


BARDID: ID-2012-0010
Date: 2012-04-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:53:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Mackay Reservoir
NearestCityTown: Mackay
County: Custer
WaterConditions: Very Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
The operator and a passenger were in a 16 foot outboard propelled boat on Mackay Reservoir.  The male passenger fell overboard when the boat was changing direction in rough water.  The passenger was in the water for 30 minutes and was unable to get back in the boat.  The operator of the boat kept the victim from going under until emergency responders arrived.  The operator was transported to the hospital by ambulance.


BARDID: ID-2012-0011
Date: 2012-05-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:15:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Salmon River
NearestCityTown: Stanley
County: Custer
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Four people white water rafting through Sunbeam Dam hit the dam causing their 15 foot inflatable boat to capsize.  All four people fell out of the boat and swam to shore.  One of the four complained of back pain and tingling down his right let.  Stanley Ambulance was called and the victim was transported to the hospital.


BARDID: ID-2012-0012
Date: 2012-06-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:53:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Snake River
NearestCityTown: Payette
County: Payette County
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
1973 JRS jet boat heading north on the Snake River ran into the train trestle that runs between Oregon into Idaho.  Boat operator attempted to miss the trestle pillar and hit the left side of the boat ricocheting off the pillar and over to the pillar to the right where the boat came to rest.  Operator and two other passengers were injured in the event from falling in the boat.  All 3 people were transported to the local hospital.


BARDID: ID-2012-0013
Date: 2012-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:45:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Lowell
NearestCityTown: Nampa
County: Canyon
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was attempting to load his pontoon boat onto the trailer.  Operator over accelerated causing the bow of the pontoon boat to strike the trailer stop bumper on front of the trailer.  injured was standing on the trailer tongue.  Subject was struck by the stop bumper and knocked backwards into the van, breaking the rear window with the back of his head.  Subject was transported to St Al's Nampa by Canyon paramedics with cuts to the back of his left arm.


BARDID: ID-2012-0014
Date: 2012-05-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: CJ Strike Reservoir
NearestCityTown: Bruneau
County: Owyhee
WaterConditions: Very Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Bass boat in a tournament, fishing in shallows in high winds.  Boat was blown further into shore and operator tried to start outboard motor to move away from shore.  Outboard engine failed to start because boat engine control was not in neutral position.  Waves from high winds came over gunnels and filled the boat.  Boat went aground.  The boat could not be recovered until the following day.  The boat also suffered damage from winds causing the boat to collide with the rocky lake bottom during the night.  Additional damage was also caused to the operator compartment when the boat struck a tree along the shore.


BARDID: ID-2012-0015
Date: 2012-06-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Payette Lake
NearestCityTown: McCall
County: Valley
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was on plane and went into an area marked with "ROCK" non-lateral markers.  Vessel #1 struck a rock causing damage to the lower unit.


BARDID: ID-2012-0016
Date: 2012-06-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:20:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir
NearestCityTown: Rogerson
County: Twin Falls
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Restricted vision
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was traveling north bound on plane at night.  For unknown reasons, vessel #1 made a left turn and struck the west side of Salmon Reservoir (rock wall) head on causing severe damage and injuries.  The operator of the vessel was killed in the crash.  There was no alcohol or drugs involved.  Witnesses on the vessel saw the operator with the steering wheel in his right hand and a flash light in his left hand just prior to the crash.


BARDID: ID-2012-0018
Date: 2012-06-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:09:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Snake River
NearestCityTown: Burley
County: Cassia
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
22 year old female operator struck a concrete brige pillar.  This was only the second time that she has ever operated a jet ski.  Operator refused medical at the scene for injury to her left knee, and was transported to Cassia Regional Emergency by private vehicle.


BARDID: ID-2012-0020
Date: 2012-06-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:23:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: American Falls Reservoir
NearestCityTown: American Falls
County: Power
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
RedactedNarrative:
Four occupants (all wearing PFD's) on a fiberglass 16' open motorboat on the American Falls Reservoir for a Father's Day fishing derby. They launched into the reservoir earlier in the day at the Willow Bay Marina.  Winds early in the day were calm, in the afternoon winds raised considerably.  By the afternoon, occupants had navigated towards Grassy Point/Seagull Bay area when they noticed that their boat was taking on water.  They began to bail out water with a bucket when a nearby boat noticed that they needed help and offered to tow them into shore.  Per the owner of the victim boat, they were approximately 500 yards from shore at this point.  As soon as the boats were in motion, the victim boat took on more water, rapidly causing all four passengers to be ejected from the boat.  Stern submerged and bow became vertical.  Once passengers of the victim boat were ejected into the reservoir, parties of the witness/tow boat called 911 for help and pulled the victims on board their boat.  Power County Search and Rescue subsequently transported passengers of the victim boat to the Willow Bay Marina.  Search and Rescue also tied a buoy to the victim boat to keep it from drifting or sinking further.  Victim boat was later recovered with assistance of members of the Seagull Bay Yacht Club.  One adult male passenger sustained a cut on his lower right leg from the boat and was treated by power County EMS.


BARDID: ID-2012-0021
Date: 2012-06-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:45:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Snake River
NearestCityTown: Twin Falls
County: Twin Falls
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
AccidentCause3: Sharp turn
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
A vessel was traveling east on the Snake River at Shoshone Falls.  The vessel was attempting to negotiate a blind corner on the river at approximately 40 mph.  The operator attempted to make a right turn in the narrow channel and due to speed and other unknown reasons the vessel was unable to complete the turn.  The vessel struck the rocks on the north bank of the river.  The damage to the vessel indicates that the vessel was turned hard enough to the right that the impact was very high on the starboard side of the vessel.  The ski tower impacted the rocks as well on the starboard side.  The impact ejected five of the occupants from the vessel.  One of the passengers landed on rocks in the water and sustained injuries due to the crash.  One of the passengers that remained aboard the vessel also sustained injuries.


BARDID: ID-2012-0022
Date: 2012-06-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:14:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: CJ Strike
NearestCityTown: Bruneau
County: Owyhee
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On Sunday, June 10, 2012 at approximately 1514 hours, Owyhee County Sheriff's Office units were dispatched to the "Cove Arm Area", and extension to the CJ Srike reservoir for a personal injury sustained while boating.  Upon arrival deputies found a man unconscious on his back and was told by the operator that he had fallen backwards.  The victim, a 65 year old male, while fishing from the upper deck platform, took a fall.  Emergency personnel were called.  The man was treated for a possible head injury, and later released.


BARDID: ID-2012-0024
Date: 2012-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Priest River
NearestCityTown: Coolin
County: Bonner
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
A victim running Chipmunk rapids on the Priest River in an inadequate raft.  The raft overturned.  Victim went into the water and was not seen for 2 days.  The victim was recovered by the Bonner County dive team.  The victim was not wearing a personal floatation device.


BARDID: ID-2012-0025
Date: 2012-07-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:50:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Island Park Reservoir
NearestCityTown: Island Park
County: Fremont
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentCause3: Congested waters
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
A boat was pulling a large float tube that carries up to three.  The boat and its tubers hit a large swell from the wake of another boat, which caused one of the tubers to be thrown high into the air.  She lost consciousness and stopped breathing.  Passerby and family loaded her onto another boat and started CPR.  She was revived and transported to Madison Memorial Hospital.


BARDID: ID-2012-0026
Date: 2012-06-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:15:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Coeur d'Alene
NearestCityTown: Coeur d'Alene
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
While wake boarding, a beginner wake boarder, was attempting to cross the wake behind the vessel 1 and fell while crossing.  He immediately noticed pain in his left shoulder.  He was transported to the hospital and treated for a seperated shoulder.


BARDID: ID-2012-0028
Date: 2012-07-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Spokane River
NearestCityTown: Coeur d'Alene
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was travelling east on the Spokane River near the Highway 95 bridge at approximately 20 mph when it struck a partially submerged log (dead-head).  The operator of vessel 1 did not see the object prior to him striking it.  The dead-head damaged the underside of the hull and knocked the lower-unit of the engine loose.  Another vessel towed them to the the dock nearby and the operator of vessel 1 was able to trailer his boat and remove it from the water.


BARDID: ID-2012-0029
Date: 2012-07-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Snake River
NearestCityTown: Lewiston
County: Nez Perce
WaterConditions: Very Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
RedactedNarrative:
On the date and time listed above operator attempted to negotiate standing waves at the top of the rapid in ID 7995 AJ, a 22 foot Custom Weld jet boat .  The operator bowed the vessel into a wave while heading up-stream, which blew the windshield out and capsized the vessel.  After the operator and all occupants got out of the vessel it rolled over and sank.  All occupants were unharmed and were picked up on the Idaho side of the river.


BARDID: ID-2012-0030
Date: 2012-07-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Spirit Lake
NearestCityTown: Spirit Lake
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Tubing about 100 yards off shore. Passed over wake causing tubers to be ejected from tube. tuber1 injured her back by landing on tuber2's head in the water. tuber1 was transported to Kootenai Medical Center by Spirit Lake EMS.


BARDID: ID-2012-0031
Date: 2012-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:34:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Payette Lake
NearestCityTown: McCall
County: Valley
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Dam/lock
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Personal Water Craft passed by a danger buoy into the fore bay of the McCall Dam.  Down draft of the dam sucked personal water craft below the surface of the water and to the bottom.  PWC was total loss due to recovery


BARDID: ID-2012-0033
Date: 2012-07-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:35:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: North Fork Payette River
NearestCityTown: Smiths Ferry
County: Valley
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Canoe traveling down river when it takes on water in rapid.  Operator leaves vessel but stays with it and tries to get to shore with the help of a raft.  The operator has massive heart attack due to exertion and dies.

News:  A 63 year old male died in a boating related fatality while canoeing the North Fork of the Payette River at the rapid "Wet Spot".  The canoe was swamped in the rapid and the male was forced to ride the rapid with his PFD hanging onto his canoe.  As he was trying to get his canoe out of the river current with the assistance of a raft, he collapsed.  By standers removed the victim from the river and started CPR.  The Valley County Sheriff's office patrol and marine division responed along with the Cascade EMS.  Efforts to resuscitate the victim were stopped after more than an hour.  A subsequent autopsy showed the male suffered a major hear attack due to exertion.


BARDID: ID-2012-0034
Date: 2012-07-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:25:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Cascade
NearestCityTown: Cascade
County: Valley
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was pulling a tube with two persons on it.  The tubers were sitting side by side and when the hit a wake, the victim hit the other tuber.  The Victim had just recovered from a brain operation and was hit hard in the head by the other tubers head.  The victim was treated and transported to the hospital by EMS.  There was no injury visible.


BARDID: ID-2012-0035
Date: 2012-07-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:30:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Payette Lake
NearestCityTown: McCall
County: Valley
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
While engaged in water skiing activities, victim fell into the water.  As a result of the fall victim complained of pain to his neck.  Victim was treated by on scene medical personnel and then transported to a local hospital for additional treatment.


BARDID: ID-2012-0036
Date: 2012-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:50:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Arrowrock Reservoir
NearestCityTown: Idaho City
County: Boise
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Injured subject was being towed on a wake board.  He attempted an aerial 360 degree turn.  His arm became tangled in the tow rope when he fell causing a possible fracture to the forearm.  He was transported to the hospital by his parents.


BARDID: ID-2012-0037
Date: 2012-07-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:15:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Lowell
NearestCityTown: Nampa
County: Canyon
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
13 year old being pulled on tube behind boat.  Tube caught a wake, causing subjects right leg to bounce off tube.  Right leg was then caught under the tube, catching the water dragging subject under the tube causing an injury to his right knee.  Subject was transported to St. Al's hospital by parametics.


BARDID: ID-2012-0038
Date: 2012-07-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Hells Canyon Reservoir
NearestCityTown: Oxbow, OR
County: Adams
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On July 7, 2012 boat operator and his two passengers were fishing on Hells Canyon Reservoir in his 1989 red 16 foot Tracker bass boat at about 11:00 am.  They were drifting and using the trolling motor when the current strength picked up.  The operator realized they were approaching the bridge and the trolling motor was not strong enough to move them out of the way of the structure because of the current.  Passenger #1 tried to start the motor but it failed to start.  The back port side of the boat hit the pillar of highway 86 bridge, causing the boat to capsize.  This resulted in the operator and 2 passengers to fall out of the boat and into the water.  All of the boaters hung onto the boat and swam into the Idaho shore with the boat, about 1/2 mile nort of highway 86 bridge.


BARDID: ID-2012-0039
Date: 2012-07-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Priest Lake
NearestCityTown: Coolin
County: Bonner
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Injured party was wake boarding behind a 1997 Fourwinns boat, after taking a sharp turn he grabbed the tow line to take up the slack.  The line bacame entangled around four fingers of his right hand.  The rope became taunt amputating the four fingers.


BARDID: ID-2012-0040
Date: 2012-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:30:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Priest River
NearestCityTown: Coolin
County: Bonner
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Just after 11:00 pm a boat left Hill's Resort heading south east towards Bartoo Island.  After 10 to 15 minutes it struck the port side of another vessel at anchor approximately 100 to 150 feet from shore in Libby Bay.  

The injuries were sustained when boat #2 struck boat #1 while boat #1 was at anchor. The strike was mid ship port side, the sudden deceleration of boat #2 resulted in its operator and passengers being thrown forward striking the windshield and dash. Various injuries resulting. Deputies believe the accident was the result of excessive speed for conditions (nigh time operation), alcohol use, operator inattention, and improper lookout.


BARDID: ID-2012-0041
Date: 2012-07-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:07:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Snake River
NearestCityTown: Idaho Falls
County: Bonneville
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On July 10, 2012 at approximately 1807 hrs, deputies were dispatched to the river just south of the Broadway bridge in regards to an accident involving a jet ski that was carrying two passengers.  When deputies arrived they were informed that the female passenger had been transported back to the shore at South Tourist Parks and that she was transported to EIR Medical Center by private vehicle.  The second passenger, a male, was the driver of the jet ski was still in the water near the shore.  The male was removed from the water and transported to EIR Medical Center.  The male was admitted to the hospital with a broken left leg and a torn aorta.  He underwent surgury to address his injuries.  The female was treated for minor cuts and scrapes and was released.  During the investigation the male told authorities that he was out test driving the jet skis, which he had been asked to repair by the owners.  The male was the driver of the jet ski, but seated in position 2.  The female was sitting in front of him.  Both had their life jackets on.  They were in a narrow area of the river just south of the Broadway bridge.  According to the male he was southbound on the river and another jet ski was coming upstream at a high rate of speed.  The wake from the other ski pushed up against his ski and splashed water over the front of the ski and into the face of the female.  The male said this caused the girl to panic and she stood up and grabbed the handlebars.  He said that when she did this she hit the throttle and the jet ski shot forward and into the rocks.  The male and female were pulled to shore by three kids who were swimming in the area.


BARDID: ID-2012-0042
Date: 2012-07-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:00:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pend Oreille River
NearestCityTown: Sagle
County: Bonner
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Two brothers were riding on a PWC driven by the older brother, age 17.  The driver turned too hard causing both individuals to fall off.  The younger brother, age 6, hyperextended his leg upon contacting the water resulting in leg injury, bone chip under the knee cap, plus hematoma.  X-ray, MRI and surgery after swelling subsides are indicated.


BARDID: ID-2012-0044
Date: 2012-07-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:10:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Selway River
NearestCityTown: Lowell
County: Idaho
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Overloading
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Three people were riding in a small 8 foot raft.  As they came around the bend they saw a tree had fallen in the river.  The tree was approximately 70 feet long.  As they rounded the corner, the occupants could see the tree and realized they were going to hit the tree.  They started paddling and struck the tree approximately 10 feet from the top.  One occupant was thrown over the tree, one landed on the tree and the third person grabbed a branch upstream of the tree.  The branch broke and the subject was swept under the tree.  The subject did not resurface.


BARDID: ID-2012-0045
Date: 2012-08-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:35:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Snake River
NearestCityTown: Ririe
County: Bonneville
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
News:  One woman is dead and a man is in the hospital after their boat capsized on the Snake River. The Bonneville County Sheriff's Office said it happened 6 to 7 miles north of the Byington boat ramp on the South Fork near Table Rock Road.  Sheriff said around 3:15 p.m., the boat hit a log and ejected Deceased victim and her husband, Husband.  Sheriff said Husband was able to swim to shore, but Deceased victim was missing for some time.  Deceased victim became tangled in the ropes that were attached to the boat which took her under, Sheriff said.  An AirIdaho rescue helicopter spotted the boat and Deceased victim, but the sheriff said she showed no signs of life after being pulled from the water.  Husband was taken to the hospital, where he's being treated.  Others who spent the day on the South Fork said the high winds made for some rough waters.  The boat has been recovered and removed from the river.


BARDID: ID-2012-0046
Date: 2012-08-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:10:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: COEUR D'ALENE LAKE
NearestCityTown: COEUR D'ALENE
County: KOOTENAI
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
(vessel #1) was travelling approx. 35 mph southeast on Coeur d'Alene Lake southeast of the Boardwalk.  (vessel #2) was travelling approx. 100 ft behind operator1 following him travelling at approx. 40 mph.  Both were watching a seaplane and not observing their surroundings.  A boat passed in front of V1 which he had not seen approach due to his failure to observe which caused him to stop and turn suddenly resulting in V2 colliding with him.  PWC2 ramped over the front left of PWC1 resulting in significant damage to the top of PWC2 and the bottom of PWC1.  Both were ejected from their PWC's following the collision.  I issued both a citation for I.C. 67-7025 Rule 5 - Improper Lookout.


BARDID: ID-2012-0047
Date: 2012-08-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:58:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Gem Lake
NearestCityTown: Idaho Falls
County: Bonneville
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
News:  Rescue crews have pulled the body of a 59-year-old man from Gem Lake, Bonneville County Sheriff said.  A woman and operator1 were riding jet skis around the lake when they both fell off, according to Bonneville County Lieutenant.  Operator was piloting the jet ski, according to police.  A nearby boat circled around to see if the two needed help, but only found the woman, County Lieutenant said.  Operator's body was found in the south portion of Gem Lake, south of 65th and near the hydroelectricity plant.  According to the investigation, the victim was not wearing a life jacket, but instead had it wrapped around the handlebars of his PWC.   The woman was wearing one.  A dive team arrived on scene around 6 pm. Bingham County arrived with its sonar technology at 8 pm.  By 8:30 they had located the victims body and removed it from the water.


BARDID: ID-2012-0048
Date: 2012-08-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:15:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: North Fork Payette River
NearestCityTown: Smiths Ferry
County: Valley
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was in whitewater rapid, Howards Plunge, when the victim was thrown out of the vessel.  When this occured, the victim struck a rock with his back and head.  The vessel passed over the victim and he grabbed on to it until the victim could get to a rock.  The victim was then picked up by another vessel and taken to shore.  EMS responded, treated,  and transported the victim to the hospital for his injuries.  Operator report is partial.


BARDID: ID-2012-0049
Date: 2012-08-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:06:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Coeur d'Alene Lake
NearestCityTown: Coeur d'Alene
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
ON 08/10/2012 at approx. 2206 hours Operator drove his boat into the breakwater at Third Street Marina. The breakwater has about three flashing white lights on it, and a flashing red light at the end. Operator was traveling on plane at approx. 30 MPH. He did not see the breakwater, and he struck it almost in the middle. The boat went completely over the breakwater. One of his passengers was ejected from the boat.  The boat quickly took on water and began to sink. Deputy assisted the occupants onto our boat and we towed the sinking vessel to the boat launch (100yds away).


BARDID: ID-2012-0050
Date: 2012-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:45:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Payette Lake
NearestCityTown: McCall
County: Valley
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was travinging through the Narrows with a tube on the stern of the boat.  At some point the tube came off the stern.  the tow rope for the tube was coiled up and on the floor of the vessel.  When the tube came off the stern, the rope began feeding out.  The rope became tangled around the victims legs and tightened up draging him from the boat.  The victim was in the water with a PFD on and two broken legs.  We were not dispatched to this incidnet, we learned of it over a month later.


BARDID: ID-2012-0051
Date: 2012-08-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:30:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Coeur d"Alene Lake
NearestCityTown: Worley
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 2 was turning around to pick up their downed wake boarder who was in the water. The operator and passengers of Vessel 2 noticed Vessel 1 approaching them from the port side and attempted to wave it off. Vessel 1 took no evasive action and did not slow as it hit the port side of Vessel 2 at approximately 25 - 30 mph. Upon striking Vessel 2, Vessel 1 stopped, causing the operator to be ejected from Vessel 1 over the top of Vessel 2 and into the water. Although there was moderate damage to both vessels, no one but the operator of Vessel 1 was injured. The operator of Vessel 1 was taken to the hospital (Kootenai Medical Center) and received eight stitches to her right leg just below the knee.


BARDID: ID-2012-0052
Date: 2012-08-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:20:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Coeur d'Alene Lake
NearestCityTown: Coeur d'Alene
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
On 08/19/2012 at approximately 2020 hours, The vessel WN2094RE a Bayliner open motorboat was operating in the Wolf Lodge Bay area of Lake Coeur d'alene. The operator was just starting out towing a wakeboarder.  Victim was just learning to wakeboard. Operator began to tow Victim and as Victim was about to get up on plane he fell down.  The vessel was still pushing water and was traveling under 10 mph.  As the vessel came around to pick up Victim from the water, he was screaming in pain. The individuals on the vessel were able to get Victim onboard. When Victim was onboard an individual called 911 and reported they were on their way to the 3rd street docks to meet with emergency medical services. The vessel arrived at the 3rd street docks at approximately 2040 hours where Victim received medical attention for a possible broken femur and was transported to Kootenai Medical Center.


BARDID: ID-2012-0053
Date: 2012-08-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Payette Lake
NearestCityTown: McCall
County: Valley
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was boating at a high rate of speed and coming within 100 feet of Vessel #2.  When this was occuring, Vessel #1 was turing at the last possible moment to avoid a collision and creating a turn and spray situation.  During one of the times this occured, Operator #1 failed to keep his vessel frim hitting Vessel #2 and injuring Operator #2.  Operator #2 was treated by EMS and transported to the hospital.


BARDID: ID-2012-0054
Date: 2012-08-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Coeur d'Alene Lake
NearestCityTown: Coeur d'Alene
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was plowing south in Casco bay towards his house when he struck a deadhead that was submerged in the water.  Operator was doing approximately 20 to 22 MPH when he struck the object.  The impact was at the water line of the hull.  It caused a penetrating  hole in the hull at the point of impact.  The vessel started to leak water inside the vessel.  It also caused the starboard motor to vibrate as well as it bent the shaft, gauled engine coupler, and bent the rudder and prop.


BARDID: ID-2012-0056
Date: 2012-09-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Coeur d'Alene
NearestCityTown: Coeur d'Alene
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Force of wave/wake
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was following about 90 feet behind and to the starboard of another vessel.  Crossed over wake, skidded/slid to port, capsized ejecting operator and 3 passengers.  Lead vessel recovered victims and secured the vessels bow to bow.  Vessel submerged to a depth of approximately 3 feet.  Passenger #1 sustained a lacerated left ear and mild hypothermia. Passenger #2 sustained a small cut on her nose and bruised ribs.  Victims were transported to Kootenai Medical Center for treatment by Kootenai Fire/Rescue Boat.  Vessel was towed to a local marina.


BARDID: ID-2012-0057
Date: 2012-09-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Hayden Lake
NearestCityTown: Hayden
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator2 had rented a pontoon boat from the Hayden Lake Marina.  The pontoon boat was next to vessel that was docked at the marina.  When Operator2 was attempting to undock the vessel, he backed the vessel into the dock that was behind him.  When Operator2 placed the vessel in forward, he hit V1 with the starboard pontoon of the vessel.  It caused a hole in V1 vessel approximately 8inches by 5inches in the stern on the starboard side and it also caused another crack approximately 4inches by 4inches just to the left of first hole.  At the stern on the port side there is two scratches, the first scratch is approximately 5inchs long and the second being approximately 3 inches long.  After Operator2 hit the vessel, he observed the damage his vessel caused.  Operator2 then proceed to leave and go out on the water right after he hit the vessel.  Operator2 then returned approximately 3 hours later.  When Operator2 returned, he had docked the vessel at the end of the marina, he then asked one of the Hayden Lake Marina to dock the vessel for him, as Operator2 did not feel comfortable doing it himself.  The attendant said he would.  The attendent also asked Operator2 if he knew that he had hit another vessel, Operator2 said he did.  When I spoke with Operator2, he told me that he has operated vessels like this in the past.  He also went on to tell me that the steering in this vessel felt different.


BARDID: ID-2012-0058
Date: 2012-08-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: CJ Stike Reservoir
NearestCityTown: Bruneau
County: Owyhee
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentCause3: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Occupants of boat fishing near shore using trolling motor.  Storm struck the area of the vessel with high winds (to 45 mph) and 4' waves.  Operator attempted to move to deeper water utilizing the trolling motor.  The trolling motor failed to overcome force of wind and waves causing the vessel to swamp, resting on a rock ledge.  Outboard motor became immobilized in the mud and rocks and would not start.  Occupants exited the boat and swam to shore.


BARDID: ID-2012-0059
Date: 2012-09-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:43:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: CJ Strike Reservoir
NearestCityTown: Bruneau
County: Owyhee
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
AccidentCause2: Congested waters
AccidentCause3: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Boat pulling two passengers on a tube in busy waterway under bright sunny conditions.  One passenger on tube was ejected into the water.  Operator turned his vessel in an arc to pick up the ejected passenger.  Operator lost sight of the ejected passenger due to wakes and sunlight.  When ejected passenger was again in the operator's sight he was 4 ft in front of the boat.  Operator could not stop, and turned the vessel's motor as the boat continued forward striking the ejected passenger in the water.


BARDID: ID-2012-0060
Date: 2012-09-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: CJ Strike Reservoir
NearestCityTown: Bruneau
County: Owyhee
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person Struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
PWC operated by 10-year-old male, proceeding at high speed "U-turn" from west-bound to south-bound in the area of Black Sands Resort, strikes the bow of an open 16' powerboat heading west-bound toward Black Sands Resort.  After initial impact the powerboat continued it's forward motion onto the PWC and traveling over it.  The powerboat forced the PWC downward into the water and the powerboat to list to starboard drastically.  The lower unit of the powerboat motor struck the port side of the PWC, the powerboat then uprighted.
After the initial impact, the operator of the PWC continued his forward momentum striking his head on the powerboat landing in the water.  The operator, and the only passenger of the powerboat were ejected into the water along with many contents of the powerboat.


BARDID: ID-2012-0061
Date: 2012-09-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Coeur d'Alene
NearestCityTown: Coeur d'Alene
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Failure to vent
AccidentCause2: Ignition of Spilled Fuel or Vapor
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
Fueled main tank. Cast off clear of fuel dock. Operator turned igniton key to start engine. Fuel vapors in boat iginted. Dock attendant and vessel operator each used  B/C size 1 fire extinguishers to put out the fire.  Passenger received 1st and 2nd degree burns to her right calf and right elbow and was transported to Kootenai Medical Center for treatment. Operator did not turn on installed exhaust blower before starting engine. Interior starboard aft of vessel and upholstery damaged.


BARDID: ID-2012-0062
Date: 2012-08-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:45:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Ririe Reservoir
NearestCityTown: Ririe
County: Bonneville
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Seven persons, five in the boat and 2 being towed on a tube.  The boat was towing two people on a tube, swerving from left to right and turned into the shore/rocks.


BARDID: ID-2012-0063
Date: 2012-09-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lucky Peak
NearestCityTown: Idaho City
County: Boise
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was wakeboarding and was trying to switch from goofy to regular and hit an opposing boats wakes, crashing face first into the water.  Victim was unconscious and the people in the boat dove in after him and drug him onto another boat that was near by.


BARDID: ID-2012-0064
Date: 2012-09-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:05:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lucky Peak
NearestCityTown: Boise
County: Boise
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Wakeboarder hit a wake wrong and fell backwards on the wrong side of the wake.  Both feet came out of the wakeboard.  The other occupants of the boat lifted him in the boat and they transported him to the marina.  He was transported to St. Lukes Hospital downtown by Ada County Paramedics.


BARDID: ID-2012-0065
Date: 2012-09-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:45:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Snake River
NearestCityTown: Twin Falls
County: Twin Falls
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
RedactedNarrative:
The vessel was traveling westbound on the Snake River above Shoshone Falls, at approximately N 42d 35' 42.57" W 114 d 22' 15.32".  The vessel struck a submerged rock on the southern side of the river.  The rock hit the bottom of the hull near the transom and the jet pump.  The vessel began to take on water so the operator pulled the boat to the southern shoreline and the occupants exited the sinking vessel.


BARDID: ID-2012-0066
Date: 2012-08-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:36:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: South Fork of the Snake River
NearestCityTown: Rigby
County: Jefferson
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Boat operator tried to go over a submerged log.  The boat hit the submerged log jam and capsized the boat.  Three occupants got out of the boat without injury.


BARDID: ID-2012-0067
Date: 2012-09-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:15:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Dworshak Reservoir
NearestCityTown: Orofino
County: Clearwater
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of vessel 1 indicated that he and the other vessel (#2) had left the no wake at approximately the same time.  Vessel #2 was ahead of vessel #1.  The operator of vessel #1 stated that everyone was watching the children that were being towed on a tube behind his boat.  The operator indicated that one of the children fell off of the tube, he turned to see them then when he turned back around he saw vessel #2 dead in the water drifting in front of him.  The operator of vessel #1 indicated that he turned the steering wheel hard to the left and that's when they collided.  The operator said that no one was injured and the only persons wearing life jackets in the boat were the children.
Three adults and two children were on board vessel #2 at the time of the accident.  Everyone was wearing a type 3 life jacket.  It was stated that vessel #2 was not under power and that he had stopped his boat to retrieve a boat fender and to talk with a potential buyer about his boat.  Vessel #2 was adrift when vessel #1 hit him.


BARDID: ID-2012-0068
Date: 2012-08-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:30:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Pend Oreille
NearestCityTown: Hope
County: Bonner
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
A 23 foot Thompson power boat with three individuals on board traveling along the shore of Ellisport Bay struck an unoccupied 23 foot Juan sailboat moored in front of the owners residence.  THe vessel then became grounded.


BARDID: ID-2012-0069
Date: 2012-07-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:31:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Pend Oreille
NearestCityTown: Sandpoint
County: Bonner
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
A boat pulling a wake boarder and a boat traveling along the shore line 200 to 300 feet of shore collided.  Both drivers saw the other at the last second veering away but not before striking. V2 occupant fell upon impact and injured herself.


BARDID: ID-2012-0070
Date: 2012-09-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:30:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Priest Lake
NearestCityTown: Coolin
County: Bonner
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel operator lost his way in the dark while traveling from Cavanaugh Bay to his home in Kalispell Bay and went aground on southeast corner of Bartoo Island.


BARDID: ID-2012-0071
Date: 2012-10-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:45:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Henry's Lake
NearestCityTown: Island Park
County: Fremont
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Failure to vent
AccidentCause3: Ignition of Spilled Fuel or Vapor
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
On October 13, 2012 Deputies were dispatched to the Fremont County Park at Henry's Lake State Park regarding a reported explosion of a boat.  Upon arrival, deputies made contact with the occupants and verified that no one was injured.  The operator indicated that he had just launched his boat.  They got near the pylon and the engine stalled.  He tried to restart the engine, "blower turned and tried to restart again when it blew up."  Upon the explosion, the operator was at the wheel, his grandson at his side, and his son was standing directly in front of the engine cowling.  The son was pushed forward by the blast.  The operator put his grandson into the water, jumped in, then helped his son get into the water and away from the boat.


BARDID: ID-2012-0072
Date: 2012-11-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:40:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Medicine Lake
NearestCityTown: Medimont
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentCause2: Improper loading
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Two men were duck hunting in a 10' aluminum jon boat on Medicine Lake. The operator was sitting on a bench seat at the stern. The second male occupant was sitting on the middle bench seat. Both had their shotguns on board and Victim was actively looking to shoot a bird .  While sitting, Victim took a shot over the starboard side of the boat. The recoil of the shotgun knocked Victim off the seat toward the port side, near the stern, at Operator's feet. The boat rocked, but stayed afloat. A short time later, Victim took a second shot over the starboard side. Again, the recoil knocked Victim backwards to the same spot as before. This time the boat rocked more and the port side transom dipped under the water causing water to rush into the boat. The boat sank rapidly and capsized, expelling Operator and Victim into the water.  Neither occupant was wearing a PFD, but quickly found them as they floated to the surface. Operator was able to obtain his PFD and Victim grabbed his PFD along with a seat cushion. Neither put the PFDs on and just held onto them. Approximately 50 yards from shore, Operator told Victim they needed to swim to shore. Victim said he couldn't and would not try. Operator stayed with Victim and helped keep him stay afloat as he became weaker. After approximately 40 minutes in the water, an Idaho Fish and Game air boat arrived and pulled both Operator and Victim out of the water. Victim was flown by helicopter to Kootenai Medical Center where he later died from complications related to hypothermia. 

I checked the capacity of the Lowe jon boat via their website and located a boat with almost identical design and dimensions. The only difference was the boat involved in this incident was 6" narrower at the beam. Based on this, I determined this boat to have a maximum weight capacity of 275 lbs with a person capacity of two people/180 lbs. The operator alone exceeded the maximum capacity of this boat as he weighed 215 lbs. The two occupants combined weighed 345 lbs. I determined the minimum total weight of this boat was 410 lbs., far exceeding the maximum capacity of 275 lbs. Also, this boat was not registered as required, did not have a sound producing device, and did not have an invasive species sticker


BARDID: ID-2012-0073
Date: 2012-12-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Snake River
NearestCityTown: American Falls
County: Power
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Force of wave/wake
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Two males were duck hunting from a canoe in the Snake River at Duck Point. They had shot a duck and were attempting to retrieve the duck when waves made the canoe capsize. The men were hanging onto the capsized canoe until they were rescued after approximately 20-30 minutes.  The males were pulled to shore and first aid was given.  One of the males were taken by life flight, while the other was transported by ambulance.


BARDID: ID-2012-0075
Date: 2012-12-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:18:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Snake River
NearestCityTown: Bruneau
County: Owyhee
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Traveling at a speed of approx. 15 to 20 mph.  in poor visibility due to darkness.  Hit a tree stump with the bow of the boat causing the operator to hit the console and then onto the floor of the vessel.  He lay on the floor of the vessel for approx. 3 hours until daylight when he was found and transported to the hospital.


BARDID: ID-2013-0004
Date: 2013-05-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:29:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Boise River
NearestCityTown: Pine
County: Elmore
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Ocean Kayak overturned after hitting a tree across the river.  
Passenger was injured when his face hit the tree.  The river had a strong current.


BARDID: ID-2013-0006
Date: 2013-06-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:45:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: North Fork of the Payette Rive
NearestCityTown: Smith Ferry
County: Valley
WaterConditions: Very Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
RedactedNarrative:
Kayak #1 got flipped over in a rapid.  Operator #1 was not able to roll the kayak back over.  Kayak #1 went through multiple rapids upside down.  When other kayakers flipped operator #1 over he was not breathing. 

News Report:  He may have struck his head, and become unconscious, according to the Valley County Sheriff’s Office. subject was trapped upside down underwater for several minutes before his companions could reach him and get him to the shore. The man was given CPR by his friends and others who had seen the accident before paramedics arrived. victim was pronounced dead at the scene.  Victim and his companions had been on a 21-day whitewater rafting trip, according to the sheriff’s office. Wednesday was to be the last day of rafting before the group planned to return to North Carolina.


BARDID: ID-2013-0008
Date: 2013-04-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:54:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Oakley Resivour
NearestCityTown: Oakley
County: Cassia
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 4/7/2013 at 1354 hours I was dispatched to the Oakley Reservoir for a boat that had flipped over in the water. Dispatch advised one person was in the water and had been for about 15 minutes. Sgt. advised me he was at the boat house getting the boat to head my way. Reserve Deputy and Lt. were also coming with the boat. The dive team was also paged out and I requested Oakley QRU and LR-1. 

I arrived on scene a few minutes later and could see people gathered near the water on the north side. I could see a grey colored object in the water about 100 yards to the south. About 20 yards to the west of the boat I could see a subject lying on his back in the water. I made contact with WITNESS who saw the male tip over and called 911. WITNESS said the wind was blowing really hard and the waves were about 4 to 5 feet tall. WITNESS said when the boat tipped over the male kept trying to pull himself up onto the boat. I asked if he saw other people in the boat, and he said no.

I made contact with two subjects. Both said they had tried to swim out to the male, but the water was so cold they had to return to shore. I grabbed my throw bag and some rope I carry and tied them together to see if we could throw it out to the male. Subject1 grabbed the end of the rope and went back into the water to try to get closer to the male to throw him the rope. Subject1 again had to return to shore. I kept watching the male to see if he would move. The male would occasionally raise his head.

After about 15 more minutes I could see the male starting to struggle more and more. The male was no longer lying on his back, and his head kept going under. The wind had moved the male to the east side of the reservoir about 200-300 yards away from the bank. Sgt. arrived on scene with the boat and I helped him launch it. I directed Sgt., Lt., and Reservist to where the male was floating. 

After the male was put in the boat Lt. advised the male was not breathing and CPR was in progress. I directed Sgt. to the bank where I was because the water was deeper near there and they could bring the boat right up to the bank. As Sgt. brought in the boat I grabbed it and held it for the EMS crew. We got a back board on the boat, put the male on it and began strapping him on. Reserveist asked me to take over on CPR so he could catch his breath. We carried the male over to the ambulance, and he was taken to the hospital. Sgt and Reserve Deputy went back and retrieved the boat.

I had dispatch send the next non preference tow to my location, Motion Motors arrived a while later and took possession of the boat and of the males vehicle. I was also advised by dispatch the male did not survive and Cassia County Coroner was en-route to the hospital. I cleared the scene and responded to the hospital and met with coroner. The victim was identified. I made contact with Victim's sister and brother in law. I gave sister Victim's wallet and told them how sorry I was for their loss. I gave them my card and told them if they needed anything to contact me. I asked Sister how long Victim had his boat, and she said he had just got it. He loved to fish and had just retired. Sister said he was getting his boat ready for the summer and was going to take it out to see how it acted. coroner said he had taken photographs of the body and he would drop them off at the office. 
Coroner also said he would collect blood and urine and would let me know of the results. Coroner believed the cause of death was hypothermia and drowning. I will update this report when I get the blood results from Coroner.


BARDID: ID-2013-0009
Date: 2013-06-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:50:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pend Orelle
NearestCityTown: Sandpoint
County: Bonner
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
RedactedNarrative:
While leaving the dock at the Edgewater restaurant boat fouled its prop on a anchor  chain attached to the dock causing extensive damage (est. $16,000) to the boats out-drive


BARDID: ID-2013-0010
Date: 2013-04-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:06:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: lake Pend Oreille
NearestCityTown: Sandpoint
County: Bonner
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Canoe capsized with three individuals and dog on board.  Two individuals were rescued from the water and a third was also treated with them for exposure and transported to hospital. No juries beyond treatment for hypothermia were reported

NEWS REPORT:  04-28-13 SANDPOINT, ID Two boaters, dog rescued after canoe capsizes ktvb.com (04-30-13) Authorities rescued 2 people and a dog from Lake Pend Oreille after their canoe capsized. Bonner Co. Sheriff's Lt. says a 3rd person managed to swim to shore while the 2 others clung to U.S. Highway 95 bridge pilings. Lt says a cyclist saw or heard the boaters Sun. afternoon (04-28) and called police. Authorities say high winds caused the canoe to capsize. The boaters, who were not identified, were wearing lifejackets. They were checked for hypothermia at a hosp. and later released.


BARDID: ID-2013-0011
Date: 2013-06-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Payette Lake
NearestCityTown: McCall
County: Valley
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
Paddle board being operated by a male not wearing a PFD.  PFD was sitting on the front of the board.  Unknown reason Operator #1 go into the water.  Operator #1 tries to get back on the board.  Operator 1 goes below the water and drowns.


BARDID: ID-2013-0013
Date: 2013-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:27:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Couer D'Alene Lake
NearestCityTown: Worley
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was floating in the middle of Lake Coeur d'Alene straight out from Conkling Park Marina. Four people were associated with Vessel 1. Two were in the water behind Vessel 1. Subject1 was learning how to ski and Subject2 was in the water with him to help. Victim was initially on Vessel 1, but was floating a short distance away from Vessel 1 on an inflatable boat (Vessel 2).  Operator was the operator of Vessel 1 but wanted to help Subject1 by holding the rope at the back of the boat. Operator asked Occupant2 to operate the vessel, but she said she didn't want to. Operator stepped away from the helm and went to the back of the boat. He told Occupant2 to push the throttle forward and steer like a car. Operator knew Occupant2 had never operated a boat and had no experience. Occupant2 gave in and took hold of the steering wheel and pushed the throttle forward as Operator had instructed her. Vessel 1 came up out of the water and started forward. Immediately after coming up, Vessel 1 veered to the right, where Victim was drifting on Vessel 2. When Victim saw Vessel 1 come up out of the water, she was about 20-30 feet off the starboard bow. Victim jumped into the water from her boat as Vessel 1 turned slightly toward her.  Vessel 1 ran over the victim as she was in the water and in its path.  As Vessel 1 went over Victim, she was struck by the propeller. Vessel 1 was stopped by Operator immediately after Victim was run over.  Another vessel nearby picked up Victim and transported her to the Conkling Park Marina where she was transported by ambulance to Kootenai Medical Center. See KCSO report number:  13-15857


BARDID: ID-2013-0015
Date: 2013-07-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Coeur d'Alene Lake
NearestCityTown: Harrison
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was going southbound past Driftwood Point and was trying to cross over a cabin cruiser's wake.  Passenger was ejected out of the boat when they hit the waves.  Victim broke her right femur and was transported to Kootenai County Medical Center from a nearby dock located at Driftwood Point. 

The operator stated, he and passenger had 1 beer each 30 min prior to the accident. He also stated there was a 3rd beer that was tossed overboard right after Victim fell out of the boat. Once Victim was ejected from the boat operator stated they circled around and occupant2 jumped in the water and retrieved Victim. 
  
Nobody on board was wearing a life jacket. 

Victim (the injured) has MS and was unable to hold on to the boat. She also stated she has previously broken her right femur.


BARDID: ID-2013-0016
Date: 2013-07-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:20:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Payette Lake
NearestCityTown: McCall
County: Valley
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 engaged in wake boarding, Victim #1 was in the water and attempting to wake board.  Unknown incident happened causing Victim #1 to twist and break right leg.


BARDID: ID-2013-0017
Date: 2013-07-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:50:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Cascade
NearestCityTown: Donnelly
County: Valley
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Sharp turn
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was towing a tube with one person on it.  Vessel #1 was turning sharply to make a large wake for the tube to go through.  Victim #1 wentt through large wake and came off of tube hitting head on unknown object.


BARDID: ID-2013-0018
Date: 2013-07-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Coeur d'Alene
NearestCityTown: Coeur d'Alene
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Had boat serviced for summer.  Towed from Oregon. Launched at Rockford Bay County Launch. Idled through no wake zone for approximately 10 minutes to a private water toy.  Turned off engine and a few minutes later observed white/grey smoke form engine compartment.  Passengers exited boat with PFDs. Passengers were picked up by a passing vessel that towed boat to a dock.  Boat owner and dock owner, names unknown, each discharged a type B1 fire extinguisher in the engine compartment.  Worley Fire Boat arrived on scene, confirmed fire was out and boat was safe to be towed to the Rockford Bay launch. KCSO Marine Patrol arrived at the launch to collect accident information an conducted a Vessel Safety Inspection.


BARDID: ID-2013-0020
Date: 2013-06-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:34:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Black Canyon
NearestCityTown: Emmett
County: Gem
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
RedactedNarrative:
On 06/28/2013 at approximately 1634 I responded to the main park on Black Canyon Reservoir to assist the Sheriff with an injured subject.  When I arrived I spoke to victim.  Victim was wake surfing behind a boat and fell into the water off his surf board.  The boat operator maneuvered the boat to retrieve Victim from the water.  Operator said that he brought the boat around and Victim was in the left side of the boat.  The boat continued to swing at the rear; as the operator Operator could not see that the rear of the boat went over Victimu.  I spoke to all passengers in the boat and Occupant1 who was also the safety flagger said that she saw the incident.  Occupant1 reported that the boat came alongside Victim and as it did the operator swung the rear right over Victim with the swim deck.  Occupant1 said that she yelled a warning to Victim and reached down and pushed him away.  As she did that Victim rolled over to swim away kicking his feet.  His left foot came into contact with the boat propeller that was rotating and cut the top and bottom of his left foot.  The operator stated that he makes a practice of putting the transmission in neutral as he approaches a person in the water.  Victim received severe lacerations to his foot with the bottom of his foot being the most severe.  Victim was transported to Walter Knox Hospital by ambulance  His parents were notified as to his whereabouts and condition.


BARDID: ID-2013-0023
Date: 2013-07-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Spokane River
NearestCityTown: Coeur d' Alene
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
MachineryFailure: Throttle
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was entering the Blackwell Island Marina to fill up on fuel. He was operating a white 26 foot Cobalt boat. As he entered the shift lever came loose. Operator attempted to gain control and take the boat to the gas dock but it lurched forward into a white and green 20 foot Searay that was sitting at the dock. As the Cobalt boat lurched forward Operator turned off the engine to try and keep it from going forward. Operator's boat hit the front port side of the Searay boat, causing a large dent into the side. V2 subject was sitting in the location of the impact but was able to jump out of the way before the collision happened. Both boats had their required safety equipment on board and no one was injured.


BARDID: ID-2013-0024
Date: 2013-07-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 02:00:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Coeur d'Alene
NearestCityTown: Coeur d'Alene
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 2000 hours, operator operated his vessel from Carlin Bay to the Coeur d'Alene Resort docks at 3rd St. where he docked his vessel and he and his four passengers ended up at Splash, a bar at the Coeur d’Alene Resort on Sherman Ave.  At 0022 hours they were kicked out by the bouncers because of their high intoxication level and poor behavior.  At an unknown time, they left in Operator’s vessel and headed out from the Coeur d’Alene Resort back toward Carlin Bay.  Operator, not familiar with the area and intoxicated went the wrong way and headed toward the Coeur d’Alene Golf Course.  Operator was on plane, headed straight for the floating green. He failed to keep a proper lookout and he no one else on board saw the multiple large white buoys and cable line surrounding the floating green. Operator failed to avoid a collision and operated his vessel directly at and over the buoy cable line striking the first of two skegs under the middle of his vessel which were in-line with the propeller shaft. This collision ripped the first skeg from the hull (four bolts held it in place). The vessel ramped up slightly which allowed the vessel to clear the cable until the vessel landed back in the water with the cable between the propeller and the rudder (behind the propeller in front of the rudder). The cable caught the front of the rudder causing the boat to immediately stop. Operator, not knowing what happened and why he couldn't go forward anymore, put the vessel in reverse which caused the cable to catch and wind around the propeller and propeller shaft. Operator and his occupants tried for an hour and a half to two hours or longer to release the cable from the propeller by swimming underneath the vessel and pulling on it. While they were trying to release the cable, the vessel's motor was off and the bilge pump was running, pumping the water out that was entering the hull through the four bolt holes that previously held the fist skeg to the outer hull beneath the vessel. The tension of the cable was too tight, so they got back in the vessel and put the vessel in forward and reverse to get free. This caused the cable to wrap around the propeller multiple times. The bilge eventually stopped working and the vessel filled with water and sank within minutes.  The occupants immediately grabbed their personal flotation devices, put them on, called 911 and jumped overboard. The occupants were rescued by Sheriff's deputies within ten minutes of entering the water and were taken to a nearby CDA Resort Golf Course dock. 

The vessel sank to approximately 30 feet below the surface of the water and hung upside down from the cable. Alcohol was found floating near the vessel and on the lake bottom and the operator admitted to drinking alcohol throughout in the day (three beers). The operator and occupants misled investigators and withheld information as to the exact details as to what actually occurred that evening.
The vessel was recovered by Lake City Marine on Sunday morning, 07/28/2013. I examined the damage to the vessel once at Lake City Marine and noted the following:
The vessel had no damage or cable markings anywhere on the fiberglass hull of the vessel except a few small markings directly in front of the first skeg. This indicates the vessel was probably up on plane and not operating at the slow speed indicated by the operator and occupants. There is no damage to the second skeg which was six to eight inches behind the first skeg. This indicates the cable made no contact with the second skeg. There was no impact damage on the forward portion of the propeller shaft and propeller. This indicated the cable did not make contact with the propeller or shaft initially. There was damage to the front of the rudder, indicating the cable caught the rudder forcing the vessel to stop. There is damage on the propeller blades on the reverse edges indicating the propeller was in reverse when the cable was caught by the propeller. There is da


BARDID: ID-2013-0026
Date: 2013-07-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:27:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Cascade
NearestCityTown: Donnelly
County: Valley
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was towing a skier and operated the vessel outside of a marked navigation channel.  Vessel #1 grounded and took damage.  There was no injuries.   

Additional information: Driver of vessel stated that he was driving the vessel south on the Lake at about 25-30 mph and pulling his daughter on a wakeboard behind the vessel.  The operator stated that the boat was on plane and the bow was fairly leveled.  He stated that he saw the green buoy marker but did not realize he was supposed to be on the East side of it.  The vessel had run the ground on a sand bar.


BARDID: ID-2013-0028
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-08-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:55:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: SNAKE RIVER
NearestCityTown: IDAHO FALLS
County: BONNEVILLE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Sharp turn
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Location and references: South Fork of the Snake River, Bonneville County Idaho; N 43 31` 14.281" W -111 26` 18.97"
Byington Boat Ramp (N 4337`21.96" W -11139`54.56") to location of the accident: 20 miles North West
Conant Valley Boat Ramp (N 4327`49.77" W -11125`35.75") to location of the accident: 5 miles South East
"The Falls" at Fall Creek(N 4326`28.01" W -11122`37.32") to location of accident: 3.3 miles South
  
 
That on 08/03/2013 on the South Fork of the Snake River in Bonneville County Idaho, Operator was operating his 2003 Weldcraft jet boat and had two passengers.  Operator admitted to operating the boat at the time an accident occurred and was reported to have been operating by passenger.  Operator also admitted to consuming alcoholic beverages prior to the accident. Operator`s blood was drawn after the incident which showed a blood alcohol level of .112 which is above the legal limit of .08. 

An investigation of the accident shows the boat Operator had been operating was traveling at a high rate of speed and did not turn at a 90 degree corner. The jet boat struck the bank with such force it caused the boat to come completely out of the water and was airborne before coming to rest.  The jet boat suffered significant damage including a large dent to the front left side, a large hole to the back left side, and causing the motor to be completely severed from the motor mounts. 

Passenger1 suffered a severed spine and died at the scene as a result of the injuries sustained in the accident.  Passenger2 suffered a left broken humerus, a laceration to the left forearm, and a laceration to his forehead. Both became injured after falling in the boat.


BARDID: ID-2013-0029
Date: 2013-07-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Payette Lake
NearestCityTown: McCall
County: Valley
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was turning in a tight, fast, repeated circle.  Vessel #2 was going straight in the area of Vessel #1.  Vessel #1 exited the turn in front of Vessel #2.  Vessel #2 stuck Vessel #1.


BARDID: ID-2013-0030
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-08-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:46:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Hauser lake
NearestCityTown: Hauser
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Ignition of Spilled Fuel or Vapor
MachineryFailure: Ventilation
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was trying to sell his 1987 Sea Ray Seville and was out to take it for a test drive. Operator launched his vessel on the west dock and pulled it to the end of the dock so that the bow of the boat was facing east. Operator said he ran his blowers for approximately 5 min and then Operator and 2 other individuals (1 male 1 female) pushed off of the dock and tried to start the vessel. When he started the vessel it backfired and set ablaze. When the vessel set ablaze the 3 individuals jumped from the vessel and swam ashore. 
 The Hauser Lake Fire Department responded and then put out the fire.  While the fire department was attempting to put out the fire, the vessel drifted east towards the swim area. In an attempt to keep the vessel from floating out into the middle of the lake the Hauser Lake Fire Department strategically placed the boat against the east dock near the swim area.  
In the process of putting out the fire there was some damage to the dock. There were a couple 4x4 railing boards that were burned up and there was some minor superficial damage to the surface of the dock.


BARDID: ID-2013-0031
Date: 2013-07-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lucky Peak
NearestCityTown: Boise
County: Boise
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
From the Reporting party-
As requested, here is the description of the incident 
 
An inexperienced 16 year old water enthusiast wanted to wakesurf.  He was instructed to throw the handle away from his body at any instance he thought he would fall. This was re-iterated again minutes before he began his attempt.  He was only standing up on the surfboard 30 seconds before he fell.  This is when his arm went through the rope handle while attempting to avoid the rope handle.  As the slack in the rope straightened, the handle followed the rope off the skiers arm leaving an obvious abrasion on the skin around the bicep area.  He was assisted back into the boat and immediately given two tylenol and within five minutes taken to the marina's ranger station where paramedics were called.  The paramedics advised us to take him to the St. Lukes emergency room where we met his parents. X-rays were taken and there was no damage found in the arm bone, muscle, or nerve structures.  He was given strong pain medication and sent home in a sling with a diagnosis of having a major bruise.


BARDID: ID-2013-0033
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-07-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:16:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Henry's Fork of Snake River
NearestCityTown: Marysville
County: Fremont
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
Fisherman were rowing the boat and were caught in the current and the boat slammed into the bridge abutments.  Boat wedged due to current and the hull cracked allowing water to swamp the craft.


BARDID: ID-2013-0034
Date: 2013-08-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:27:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: North Fork Payette River
NearestCityTown: Smiths Ferry
County: Valley
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was in rapids of the river near Rainbow bridge  Victim #1 was thrown by force of rapid to the floor of the raft causing injury to her left shoulder.  Victim was transported by life flight to Boise.


BARDID: ID-2013-0035
Date: 2013-08-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:16:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Spokane River
NearestCityTown: Post Falls
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was drifting next to vessel 2 on the Spokane River near Greensferry Island. They were getting ready to transfer their children from vessel 2 to vessel 1 so they could knee board. A wave hit and victim stuck out her hand to prevent the two boats from hitting each other. As she did this her hand was caught between the boats, causing a deep laceration to the top of her hand.


BARDID: ID-2013-0036
Date: 2013-07-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lucky Peak
NearestCityTown: Boise
County: Ada
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Three young males were being pulled on a tube behind the listed boat.  The operator and three others were on the boat.  The boys on the tube began purposely rocking side to side causing the tube to flip.  The victim and another bumped into eachother. The victim sustained a fractured collar bone.  He was transported by personal vehicle from the lake to an emergency clinic.


BARDID: ID-2013-0037
Date: 2013-09-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:18:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Spokane River
NearestCityTown: Post Falls
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
On 1 September 2013 at approximately 1818 hours the operator of vessel 1 was flying his water jet-pack north in Crystal Bay on the Spokane River. Operator appeared to be making a right turn when the Jetlev jet-pack he was operating lost thrust and he fell to the water.  The impact with the water caused him to lose consciousness. A nearby boater assisted Operator out of the water and he was transported to the hospital for a possible concussion.  There was no damage to the vessel or any of the equipment.


BARDID: ID-2013-0038
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-08-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:00:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Coeur d' Alene Lake
NearestCityTown: Coeur d' Alene
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On Friday 8-29-13 operator was cruising on his boat with his wife on Lake Coeur d' Alene, sightseeing and swimming throughout the day. They both had been consuming alcohol all day. When they started to head back to Goulds Landing where their truck and trailer was, it was dark and the waters seemed unfamiliar. operator was driving on plane at full throttle along the shore line attempting to find his way back. He thought he was in the mouth of Mica Bay when he ran aground and into some trees on Kidd Island. They both received minor bruising on their legs but were otherwise uninjured.  At first they thought they were on shore of the mainland but soon realized that they were on the island.  Once they realized what happened they swam to shore and went to a lit up house who gave them a ride home.


BARDID: ID-2013-0039
Date: 2013-07-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Pend Oreille
NearestCityTown: SAGLE
County: Bonner
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
PWC 1 and 2 were wake jumping or jousting.  PWC 2 slowed down unexpectedly, PWC 1 struck PWC 2 approximately 45degrees off the right side, riding up the bow causing the operator of PWC 2 to fall overboard striking the stern of the boat resulting in a broken arm.  Damage to PWC 2 estimated to be $3200.


BARDID: ID-2013-0040
Date: 2013-08-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Priest Lake
NearestCityTown: Coolin
County: Bonner
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
PWC operators were stopped and were talking.  Both took off at the same time.  PWC 1 turned hard left which drove PWC 1's stern over the bow of PWC 2.  No injuries.  Damage to PWC's estimated by rental company at $4200 which would appear to be inconsistent with the discription of the accident provided.


BARDID: ID-2013-0041
Date: 2013-07-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Snake River
NearestCityTown: Rogersburg
County: Nez Perce
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel #1 states he was travelling north on the Snake River and was entering the southernmost part of Shovel Creek Rapids when he was temporarily blinded by the sun. Operator vessel #1 states he stood up and put a knee on the seat so he could see the water and was then able to see a rock in front of his vessel. Operator of vessel #1 made a hard turn to port and struck the rock with the starboard side of the vessel. The operator of the vessel was thrown out the operators side window. Two passengers who had been at the stern of the vessel were thrown in to the water. A third passenger inside the vessel was thrown from the port side of the vessel to the starboard side of the vessel where she struck the interior of the operators side window and injured her head and ribs. The operator of the vessel was able to reboard and move the vessel to the Washington shore before it sank. The operator and passengers broke in to several cabins in the area in an attempt to find a means of communication to call for help. A short time later they were picked up by a passing vessel who transported them to their launch site and their personal vehicles.


BARDID: ID-2013-0042
Date: 2013-08-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:15:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Coeur d'Alene Lake
NearestCityTown: Coeur d"alene
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
EquipmentFailure: Seat Broke Loose
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
operator and his passengers had been on the lake for  a few hours. The passengers were taking turns wakeboarding.  Operator says he is an experienced boat operator, and has towed people in the past. An inexperienced wake boarder, was attempting to wake board. On Victim’s last attempt she was wakeboarding for 10-20 seconds when she was no longer able to stay up. Victim fell backward and hit the water. Victim needed assistance when boarding the vessel. Once on board she began to have pain in her abdomen and she also began bleeding from her vaginal area.


BARDID: ID-2013-0043
Date: 2013-08-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:20:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Coeur d'Alene Lake
NearestCityTown: Coeur d'Alene
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
RedactedNarrative:
Operator and her Passenger were returning to Murphies Landing (a marina) where she moors her boat. About 100 yards east of the marina vessel struck a log that was floating vertically with approximately 5 inches of the log above the water.  The out drive of the vessel hit the log and caused damage to prop and to the out drive. operator was not able to trim her out drive after hitting the log. operator was able to operate vessel back to her boat slip (slip #87).


BARDID: ID-2013-0044
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-09-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:34:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Salmon River
NearestCityTown: Lucille
County: Idaho
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
NEWS REPORT:  The 70-yo body was recovered by the Salmon River Dive Team (SRDT) and the Idaho County Sheriff’s Office (ICSO) just downstream from the New Lucile boat ramp about 4:30 pm Tuesday, September 17. According to a Dive Team member, a passing motorist alerted authorities about the body. 

The ICSO and SRDT were called out on the afternoon of Friday, Sept. 13, to a boating accident in Fiddle Creek Rapid, known by some as Ladder Creek Rapid, about six miles downriver from Riggins. This rapid cannot be seen from the highway. The Idaho County Free Press reports that according to an ICSO report, three men went fishing in a drift boat. Victim who had been rowing hit rocks and grew tired. Operator, 50, took over just before Ladder Creek Rapid. He lost an oar, hit a rock, and the boat rolled. Occupant3, 26, the third companion was the only one wearing a life jacket. Occupant3 and Operator clung to the boat. A life jacket was tossed to Victim who grabbed it. Then the drift boat sunk, Occupant3 and Operator swam to the highway side of the shore. 

They saw Victim near the far bank about 100 yards downstream. Victim then tried to swim back towards the highway side. Operator ran down the highway to get ahead, but lost sight of him before he got to the fruit stand. Responding ICSO Deputy spotted Victim at milepost 201 “face down, showing no signs of movement, on the far side of the river….” 

When the SRDT arrived Victim was floating face down just above Black Rock Rapid according to a Dive team member. This spot is two miles below Ladder Creek Rapid. The SRDT quickly deployed their rescue raft below the Black Rock as they could not reach him before. Victim’ body sunk in the rapids and the SRDT was unable to find him. The river was still muddy from a string of thunderstorms and blowouts in the Salmon River drainage.   Interviews revealed that two people had had a couple beers.


BARDID: ID-2013-0045
Date: 2013-08-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:15:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Snake River
NearestCityTown: Lewiston
County: Nez Perce
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was travelling north on the Snake River and the operator was navigating the Shovel Creek Rapids. Several other boats went through the rapids ahead of Vessel #1 and the wake they created covered rocks that had been partially exposed. The operator of Vessel #1 was unable to see the rocks and struck a small group of rocks on the southern most section of Shovel Creek Rapids. When Vessel #1 impacted the rocks the occupants were thrown to the port side of the vessel's interior. The injured person was thrown from the bench seat on the starboard side of the vessel, across the vessel to the port side where he impacted the port side bench seat and possibly the edge of the high deck. The injured person suffered a broken upper right rib, a broken upper left rib and four broken ribs on the lower left side. Vessel #1 was able to float to a nearby beach and a private party transported the injured person to Heller Bar where Life Flight flew the victim to Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center where he was admitted.


BARDID: ID-2013-0046
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-09-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:00:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Coeur d' Alene Lake
NearestCityTown: Coeur d' Alene
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was travelling east from the 3rd Street Marina to the Silver beach Marina.  The operator stated he was heading towards the Silver Beach Marina and struck a log boom.  Due to striking the log boom, the vessel began to take on water and eventually sank at the location.  Neither the operator nor the passenger was injured in the accident but they both had to be pulled from the water by rescue personnel.
 
During the investigation I determined that the Operator was confused on what marina he was going into and struck a log boom that surrounds the driving range at the resort golf course.  This boom is normally lit by white lights, but I was unable to determine if they were working at the time of the accident due to the log boom being submerged as a result of the boat sinking.  
 
After the vessel was pulled out of the water, the boom surfaced and the lights were in place and operational.

operator had been drinking.


BARDID: ID-2013-0047
Date: 2013-07-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:25:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lucky Peak Lake
NearestCityTown: Boise
County: Boise
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Approximately six vessels (all open powerboats) were tied together while sitting idle in South Robie Creek Bay.  The victim was drinking heavily.  While moving around in one of the other vessels, Victim apparently stumbled and fell hitting the back of her head on an unknown object.  She was checked out in an emergency clinic and received several stitches.
 
Victim was very intoxicated when brought to the Marina for medical attention.  She does not know which boat of the approximately six she was on at the time of the fall.  Several witnesses were with her when brought in, however, none saw the fall and none could identify which boat was involved.  
 
Victim was transported. subject said that he saw Victim with blood on her head while she moved between boats.  When he checked, she had a substantial gash in the back of her head.  He insisted that Victim get on his boat and be taken it to the Marina for medical assistance.  He said the injury did not occur on his boat but did not see which boat was involved.


BARDID: ID-2013-0048
Date: 2013-08-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lucky Peak
NearestCityTown: Boise
County: Ada
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by propeller
RedactedNarrative:
On August 16, 2013 I was assigned to work directed patrol at Lucky Peak Lake.  At 2009 hours I was dispatched to an injury boating accident near Turner.  Paramedics were already en route.  I was informed an adult make had his leg injured by the propeller of the boat he was on .  About a half mile north of Lucky Peak Dam Deputy, who was in front of me, was flagged down and we were told the victim was at a campsite down the hill.  Paramedics from medic 13 and engine 12 arrived on scene with us.  The male who flagged us down said the accident had taken place at the entrance to Sheep Creek, where they were camping, and it was closer to get him to the camp than the ramp.  Their campsite was accessed from Hwy 21, about 1/2 mile north of Lucky Peak Dam.  We hiked down the hill to get to the victim. 
 
While paramedics checked on Victim I spoke with other involved parties.  A male verbally identified as Operator said he was the driver and owner of the boat.  He said there were six people on the boat when the accident happened.  As I was writing down names of everyone on the boat I was able to ask a couple of them what happened.  The driver Operator, and another tuber told me the same story.  They both told me that Victim had fallen off the tube so Operator stopped the boat.  Everyone thought since the boat was in neutral  and had stopped moving that it was safe to climb onto the swim deck.  They both told me Victim thought the same so he started to climb up on the deck when he was struck by the propeller.  Tuber2 said they helped him on board and wrapped his leg to stop the bleeding.  Another passenger took off his belt and wrapped it around Victim's upper thigh.  They got back to camp and had Victim sitting in a camp chair with his leg wrapped and body covered with a blanket when we arrived.  I heard Victim tell a paramedic that had drank "alot" prior to the accident. 
 
Paramedics bandaged Victim's leg and he was placed on a backboard  Three fireman, 2 aramedics and Deputy carried the backboard up to the ambulance where he was transported to S.t Als  trauma center.  Both Victim and the driver of the boat, Operator, told me they had been drinking prior to the accident as well as other members of the party.  All the information gathered was used to fill out an Idaho Parks and Recreation Boating Accident form.


BARDID: ID-2013-0049
Date: 2013-11-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: CJ Strike
NearestCityTown: Grandview
County: Elmore
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
While cruising at speed of 20mph or less, hit a rock underwater.  Rock hit the lower unit which produced severe damage.


BARDID: ID-2013-0050
Date: 2013-11-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Snake River
NearestCityTown: King Hill
County: Elmore
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
RedactedNarrative:
Operator reports he was traveling up-river between Castle Rocks and the Black Mesa Pump Station. Operator lost power when he ran his vessel aground on a gravel bar. When the vessel  came off the gravel bar the vessel drifted down river. The vessel struck a large rock formation at Castle Rock, turned sideways and became lodged on the rocks. The impact with the rocks caused a hole in the aluminum hull. No one was injured.


BARDID: ID-2013-0052
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-07-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:14:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lucky Peak
NearestCityTown: Boise
County: Ada
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
MachineryFailure: Steering
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/17/2013 at 1614 hours Tuber2 was operating his boat on Lucky Peak Lake in Ada County Idaho.  He was east bound in the Robie Creek Channel when he lost control of his boat.  He stated he hit a wake and the steering wheel was jerked out of his hand and could not get it to turn back.  The boat went up on the rock shore on the south side of the channel.  He was thrown to the floor of the boat.  The 20 foot Bayliner came to rest completely out of the water.  Deputy and I turned into the channel as Tuber2 was climbing out of the water.  We transported Tuber2 to the main dock at Spring Shores where we were met by Paramedics.  Tuber2 had scrapes and scratches on his legs and back.  He refused to be transported by Paramedic.  Tuber2 was transported to the hospital by his daughter.  I spoke with a witness and family friend who stated he had just stopped to fill a ballast on his boat to take Tuber2 kids wake boarding.  He stated there had been a boat that had just passed them causing the wake that Tuber2 hit.  Subject said his boat was rocked by the wake.  He did not see anything out of order and that Tuber2 was going 20 miles per hour when he hit the wake.   Tuber2 stated he had consumed part of an alcoholic ice tea beverage several hours earlier.  This was confirmed by Subject who stated Tuber2 had poured part of the drink out as it had gotten warm.  The boat was recovered later in the day by Shop 7 Marine.  They pulled the boat off the rocks and towed it to the boat ramp.  There were no hull penetrations.  The steering cables worked freely.  The two main beams of the out drive were snapped in half.


BARDID: ID-2013-0053
Date: 2013-07-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:00:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lucky Peak
NearestCityTown: Boise
County: Boise
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/11/13, I contacted subject in regard to the report of his daughter, Operator being injured in a jet ski accident.  In speaking with Operator’s father he informed me of the following information; on 7/10/13 around 2100 hours Operator’s father and his family had been at the beach area next to the east ramp at the Spring Shores Marina.  Operator’s father had borrowed a friends Kawasaki stand up style  Jet Ski, and had been giving his children rides.  While at the beach area, Operator’s father's two year old tried climbing onto the Jet Ski with Operator’s father and his daughter Operator.  Operator’s father picked up his two year old and turned to set her on the beach with his wife.  While doing so, Operator started the jet ski and depressed the accelerator, causing the jet ski to be propelled forward without Operator’s father on board.  Operator and the jet ski continues to travel away from the beach and towards the docks at the east ramp, where it ended up crashing into.  Once the jet ski crashed into the dock, Operator was thrown from the ski into the dock, wherein Operator received a deep cut on her forehead (approximately 1.5 inches in length).  Operator was transported to the hospital by her parents, where she received stitches for her injury.


BARDID: ID-2013-0054
Date: 2013-07-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:20:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lucky Peak
NearestCityTown: Boise
County: Boise
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
On 07/13/2013 I was dispatched to respond to Spring Shores Marina, in regard to the report of two teenage girls being injured in a tubing accident.   

Upon arrival I located the two girls in a boat tied up to the fuel dock.  I spoke with the operator of the boat, and he informed me of the following; Operator had been boating with his family, and had been towing his daughter, and her two friends on a tube.  While pulling the tube Operator made a turn causing the tube to whip.  Due to the centrifugal force created during the turn the three tubers were unable to hang on to the tube.  Once the three let go of the tube, they collided with each other as they entered the water.  During the colliding Tuber1 received a head injury, and Tuber2 received a left leg injury.  After Tuber1, Tuber2, and Tuber3 were brought back onto the boat, Operator dropped Tuber3 off at the Macks Creek campground, then rushed Tuber1 and Tuber2 to Spring Shores for medical assistance.


BARDID: ID-2013-0055
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2013-10-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
State: ID
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lucky Peak Reservoir
NearestCityTown: Boise
County: Boise
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 10/23/13 at approximately 1900 hours.  Dusk was about to set in and Operator had just activaoperator his running lights.  Operator and his wife Occupant were traveling west in their boat (ID2498AS).  As they travelled west past Mack's Creek the boat was traveling on plane at approximately 20 MPH and approximately 50 from shore in the narrow channel.  The boat suddenly, and without warning, struck a submerged rock.  The boat came to a near abrupt stop, ejecting both Operator and Occupant through the front window of the open bow boat.  Operator and Occupant landed o the bow of the boat, they were not ejected into the water.  Operator and Occupant each sustained brusing and scrapes to their thighs.  The boat sustained damage to the hull on the underside of the bow along with trasom damage.  The engine was also damaged.  No other passengers were on board.  The injuries have not required more than first aid at this time but bone damage to the legs may be possible.


BARDID: IL-2010-0001
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-05-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:35:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Marie
NearestCityTown: Antioch
County: Lake
WaterConditions: Calm
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: Restricted Vision
AccidentCause3: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Propeller
AccidentEvent3: PERSON STRUCK BY VESSEL
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was heading west bound at approximately 30 - 40 mph.  As unit 1 turned heading south, unit 1 collided with unit 2.  A good samaritan stopped and assisted the operator of vessel 1.  The crash occurred outside a no wake area, near the shoreline.  Point of impact was at the hull of vessel 2 near the engine compartment and rear engine cover cowling.  This location is at the front of the  operator's position, and near the handle bar steering controls.  The fiberglass at this location was cracked the worst.  It was also fractured inward, showing the direction of force.

Damage to vessel 1 occurred at the bow, on the keel, below the bow eye, near the middle chine.  Minimum planing speed for vessel 1 would be approximately 20-25 mph and this would cause an over-ride situation where vessel 1 would go over vessel 2.  On plane vessel 1 is a high profile vessel causing the bow to ride high in the water and to cause the stern to set lower, due to the weight of the vessel and the engine.  This makes for a good ramping situation, because the bow wants to climb over items in the water and the weight in the rear of the boat to want to depress the item being driven over.

The PWC attitude as it sits in the water is a very low profile, with about 21 inches of height above the water, depending on the weight of the operator.  The weight of the pwc, being light, also plays into the craft being depressed into the water.  This makes for a good ramping situation.  The initial approach and impact angle of vessel 1 in relation to the centerline of the pwc was approximately 225 degrees, + or - 15 degrees.

Upon impact the pwc most likely did not yaw much, due to the point of impact being close to the center of gravity and balance.  The pwc did most likely roll, causing the port side to go down and the starboard side to rise.  At the same time the pwc was depressed downward into the water, causing a ramping or over ride situation.  The pwc went under along the port side of vessel 1 where it slid out from under the boat near the port side lifting strake.  The operator of the pwc most likely went under vessel 1 along the starboard side.  This would account for the injuries to the rear left side of his head and the propeller cuts to his left leg and left hand.  A mark on vessel 1 appears to be a black rubber scuffmark made by a boot worn by the operator.

The body of the operator was taken to the nearest dock for medical assistance.  He was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced dead by medical staff.  The coroner's autopsy reported that the operator sustained blunt force trauma to the head, causing a skull fracture, and traumatic partial amputation to the left leg.  Both injuries were life ending.


BARDID: IL-2010-0003
Date: 2010-04-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:47:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Embarras River
NearestCityTown: Charleston
County: Coles
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
On April 12, 2010 at approximately 9:00am, I, Conservation Police Officer, was contacted by the Charleston Fire Department regarding a boat accident that occured the day prior.  On April 11, 2010 at approximately 2:50pm, two people were both injured in a boat accident.  The operator of the boat, stated he was driving north on the Embarras River between route 16 and the old iron bridge at the stone quarry, approximately 15-20mph.  the operator stated he became distracted by his young grandchild, who has downs syndrome.  the operator stated teh child was trying to throw items from the boat into the river.  the child, his brother and mother were all seated between the operator's seat and the rear port side passenger's seat.  the operator reached down to prevent the child from throwing items into the river at which point the boat veered to the right.  A tree branch then hit the front pedestal seat and broke it off at the base.  the victim was seated on the deck on the port side of the seat facing the rear of the boat.  the victim was struck on the upper back and back of the head.  The limb then acted like a sling shot and hit victim2 in the face and forearms.  victim2 attempted to stop the limb with her forearms.  victim2 was seated in the passenger's seat on the port side rear of the boat.  

the operator stated he called 911 and began driving back the the dock, located approximately 1/4 mile south of the route 16 bridge on the west side of the river.  the victim was at the dock reading a magazine when they arrived.  He met the ambulance at route 16 and guided them down to the dock.  victim2 was transported to Sarah Busch Lincoln Hospital in Mattoon and later transferred to Carle Hospital in Urbana.  victim2 had a large laceration on her forehead, bruising on her face around both eyes and nose and suffered from a hematoma behind her eye.  victim's injuries were not serious, he refused treatment.

the operator stated he knew the limb was there because he remembered steering to avoid it prior to being distracted by the child.  He stated when he looked up, all of a sudden the limb was there and he did not have time to avoid it.


BARDID: IL-2010-0004
Date: 2010-04-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:30:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Michigan
NearestCityTown: North Chicago
County: Lake
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: CAPSIZING
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
The involved vessel was drifting while the occupants were perch fishing on Lake Michigan. All occupants reported a series of waves swamped the vessel from the stern within "3-5 seconds". The vessel capsized after swamping and all three occupants were able to swim free and were retrieved from the water by nearby good samaritans who responded to the situation. None of the occupants were able to put on, nor were wearing lifejackets.

Weather reports around the time of the event, from Waukegan pier station, indicate the wind shifted from 8 mph NNW gusting to 12 mph to 14 mph NNE gusting to 18 mph. The occupants reported the stern of the vessel was oriented to the Northeast facing into the waves/wind while drifting. After swamping from the stern forward, the vessel rolled/capsized to starboard. two people attempted to retrieve lifejackets located in the front of the vessel, while the third entered the water. After capsizing, two people swam free of the canopy space around the operators position.

All three occupants were taken to Waukegan Harbor by good samaritans, where Waukegan Fire Department transported them to Vista Medical Center East for treatment.


BARDID: IL-2010-0005
Date: 2010-04-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:15:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Michigan
NearestCityTown: Winthrop Harbor
County: Lake
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: HAZARDOUS WATERS
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
RedactedNarrative:
On Sunday, April 25, 2010 at approximately 1100 operator left Waukegan Harbor sailing north to North Point Marina (NPM).  At approximately 1500 he took down his sails and started his auxiliary motor approximately 1/2 mile from the entrance to North Point Marina and 3/4 mile offshore.  operators' motor died after a few minutes and he was unsuccessful in his attempts to restart it.  He raised his sails and attempted to sail into the marina.  Upon reaching a location approximately 200 yards south of the marina entrance, operators attempted to tack north but strong winds and rough waves drove the port side of his vessel into the rocks on the breakwall.  A NPM slipholder contacted the United States Coast Guard for assistance via radio.  

Upon being notified of the distress call, CPO and I made our way down the breakwall to assist operators.  When we arrived at the vessel, operators was hanging on to the helm and the port side was being repeatedly slammed into the rocks by the waves causing the vessel to list severely to its' port side.  A large hole approximately 12 inches in diameter had developed in the port side approximately mid-ship.  I made my down the rocks to operators' vessel and via use of a safety line, CPO  and I were able to successfully remove operators from his vessel to the breakwall without injury.  We assisted him down the breakwall to shore.

Upon reaching shore, operators contacted Tow Boat US to have his vessel removed.  He was informed the vessel could not be removed until the water conditions calmed.  The United States Coastguard arrived on scene and also assessed the vessel to be unsafe to remove under the current water conditions.  I interviewed operators about the accident and he left the scene.

On Monday, April 26, 2010 CPO  went back to the vessel and informed me it had sustained significant damage overnight and had developed several large holes in its' port side (photographs attached).  The vessel is scheduled to be removed by Tow Boat US as soon as conditions are safe to do so.


BARDID: IL-2010-0007
Date: 2010-05-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:35:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Michigan
NearestCityTown: Winthrop Harbor
County: Lake
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
AccidentCause2: Weather
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: disabled vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On Sunday, May 16, 2010 at approximately 2:35 PM CPO and I (CPO2) were on patrol near North Point Marina Boat launch on Lake Michigan in our 18' Lund Patrol Boat.  I saw a red waverunner traveling north at a slow speed approximately ten feet from the outer part of the breakwall.  I looked through my binoculars and saw the operator and passenger exiting the waverunner and climbing onto the rocks of the breakwall.  The two parties were waving their arms in the sign of distress and I told CPO  to drive our boat to their location. We arrived on scene at approximately 2:39 PM and the operator informed us that the waverunner had overheated and died.  The passenger (was in the beginning stages of Hypothermia and barely able to move  as explained to us by operator  and  was also pregnant.  CPO  contacted Illinois State Police Dispatch in Des Plaines and requested that Winthrop Harbor Fire Department be advised of our situation and to have a ambulance standing by at the launch ramp to take occupant to the hospital for treatment.

We positioned our patrol boat near the unanchored waverunner and I looped a line around the handlebars with the intent to have both parties re-board the waverunner and tow them to safety.  After we realized this intention would not work, I tied an anchor to the waverunner and left it floating a safe distance away.  CPO  then motored our patrol boat into a position to pass a line and Type IV PFD to the parties on the rocks.  Due to three to four foot seas, high winds, and submerged rocks we were forced to stay approximately ten feet from the breakwall to avoid damaging our patrol boat.  Once CPO  had our patrol boat in position, I threw the Type IV and line to the rocks and instructed operator  to grab it.  Once he had a hold of the Type IV, I instructed operator  that we would be taking the occupant first.  I told occupant that I needed her to grab the Type IV and we were going to pull her to our boat and bring her aboard.  occupant entered the water and I began pulling as CPO  put the engine in reverse.  Once occupant was at the rail of our boat I made an accommodation ladder from a piece of line which occupant used to board our boat with my assistance.

Once aboard our patrol boat, I could see that occupant' lips were purple and she was shaking uncontrollably, attributed to her lack of a wetsuit and the forty-six degree water temperature.  We instructed operator  to climb to the inner portion of the breakwall and we would retrieve him from there.  I put my jacket on occupant to help keep her core body temperature from dropping as CPO  motored us to the launch ramp in North Point Marina.  Once we arrived at the launch ramp, Community Service Officer met us and assisted occupant to the ambulance that was on scene. 

CPO  and I left  to retrieve operator  from the inner portion of the breakwall as instructed.  CPO  positioned our patrol boat near the inner breakwall and operator  was able to board our patrol boat, we brought him to the launch ramp to meet with the ambulance.  The ambulance took occupant to Vista East Hospital in Waukegan for examination and treatment for Hypothermia, operator  followed in his personnel vehicle.

CPO  and I again returned to the anchored waverunner, and after pulling the anchor, towed the waverunner to the launch ramp.  

After the waverunner was secured to the dock CPO  and I drove to Vista East and met with operator  and occupant.  opreator reported that he had no injuries and occupant was stabilized and doctors reported her core temperature never dropped far below normal.  

A boat accident report was mailed to operator.


BARDID: IL-2010-0008
Date: 2010-05-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:34:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Illinois River
NearestCityTown: Hennepin
County: Putnam
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was operating at a slow speed as it was traveling northeast into the dock at the Hennepin Boat Ramp, which is located at the east bank of the Illinois River at Hennepin.  Injured Occupant 1 was sitting at the front right of the vessel and attempted to stop the vessel as it approached the dock.  Injured Occupant 1 got his hand caught between Vessel 1 and the dock and subsequently had his hand smashed.  The thumb of his right hand was injured and was severely bleeding.  The reporting officer was on scene when the accident occurred and he saw nothing that indicated the operator was neglectful in any way.  The Putnam County EMS came to the scene and transported Injured Occupant 1 to St Margaret's Hospital in Spring Valley.  

Operator 1 had consumed alcohol, however, it was determined he was not under the influence of alcohol.


BARDID: IL-2010-0010
Date: 2010-05-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Shelbyville
NearestCityTown: Findlay, IL
County: Moultrie
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 05/22/2010 at approximately 1:30pm operator reported he was operating his modified vee hull jon boat equipped with a 70hp outboard motor and a 28 hp trolling fan assembly in Beckett's Cove Southeast of Point #6 on Lake Shelbyville.  At the time of the accident operator reported he was trolling with the 28 HP Kawasaki trolling fan during a bowfishing tournment on Lake Shelbyville.  operator advised they were approximately 15 feet from the shoreline facing to the west at the time of the accident.

operator was on the bow shooting platform operating the watercraft at the operators position centered on the platform.  Also present on the shooting platform were two shooters.  While trolling operator observed he had taken on water and released the throttle and tiller handle controlling the air fan and stepped from the shooting platform towards the stern of the jonboat to start his bilge pump.  When the tiller was released operator stated the centrifical force caused by the fan rotation caused the fan and shroud to rotate exposing the rear unshrouded area of the fan assembly.  This caused the jonboat to rock at which time operator fell towards the stern.  operator raised his right hand to keep from falling and fell into the idling fan and was subsequently struck on his right fingers by the idling fan blades.  

The subjects signalled another boater who transported operator and Coble to the Bo Woods Ramp.  operator was further transported by Moultrie County Ambulance to St. Mary's Hospital in Decatur, IL where he was treated and later released.  

Initial statements were obtained from subject at the Wolf Creek Boat Ramp.  Further interview was conducted via phone with operator on 05/24/2010.  On 05/24/2010 BAR was mailed to operator.

The trolling fan tiller/throttle was not equipped with a lanyard cut-off switch for the operator.  No mechanical safety features were overridden by the operator.


BARDID: IL-2010-0011
Date: 2010-05-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:47:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Lou Yaeger
NearestCityTown: Litchfield
County: Montgomery
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentCause3: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 05-22-10 at approximately 7 PM I was contacted by District 18 State Police regarding a boat accident that had recently occurred at Lake Lou Yaeger.  Upon my arrival to Marina One I briefly spoke with the Litchfield Police Chief and he advised that there had been a two boat crash near Rainmaker Cove.  He also advised that one of the boats involved was located at a boat dock in Rainmaker Cove and the dive team was enroute by boat to the second watercraft.  We then travelled to the east side of the lake in order to link up with emergency personnel.  While travelling to the east side I was advised that the operator of one of the watercraft was being transported to St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield.  
    Upon our arrival to Rainmaker boat access area I met with subject.  subject advised me that she had been a passenger on the watercraft that was involved in the accident.  She then gave me her account of the accident and I asked her to remain at the access area until I returned.
I then asked one of the local boat owners to transport me to the mouth of the cove in order to survey the damaged watercraft.  Upon meeting with the dive team near the entrance of the cove I took several photo's. (see photo's attached)  After a lengthy discussion with the dive team and the owner of the damaged craft I decided to have the watercraft towed back to Marina #1.  
    After I arrived back to the shore I took several photo's of the second watercraft that was involved in the crash. (see photo's attached)
I then spoke with a witness who was a third party witness to the accident.  The witness then gave me his account of the incident.  I then spoke with the subject and asked her to meet me at Marina one in order to complete interview.
    Upon my arrival back to Marina #1 I advised Litchfield P. D. to contact a tow service to help in the removal of the damaged craft from the lake.  A few minutes later the dive team arrived at our location and Curt's tow service removed the boat from the water.  At this time I took several more photo's of the damaged craft. (see photo's attached)  I then spoke with Operator2 who was the operator of the damaged craft.  After Operator2 gave me his account of the incident I advised him that I would be in contact with him upon my completion of the investigation.  I then travelled to St. Francis Hospital to meet with the operator of watercraft #1.
    After my arrival to St. Francis I spoke with  Operator1 who was the operator of watercraft #1.  Operator1 advised that he had been treated by emergency room staff for lacerations to his left forearm and received 16 stitches.  He also indicated that he strained his right wrist in the accident and had several minor cuts on the wrist as well.
    Upon completing my interviews with all parties involved in the accident I report the following.  On 05-22-10 at approximately 6:47 PM watercraft #2 operated by Operator2 was in the process of exiting Rainmaker cove at less than idle speed with his passenger.  At this time Operator2 and occupant saw watercraft #2 travelling at a high rate of speed heading northbound.  At this time Operator1's craft turned abruptly in an easterly direction and began to head straight towards them.  Operator1 then put his motor in reverse to try and maneuver out of the path of the oncoming craft.  Upon seeing that this was not working he then attempted to put the motor in drive and thrust his boat out of harms way.  A split second later watercraft #1 struck them in the starboard stern side of their craft sending occupant flying out of the boat and landing in the water.  Operator2 remained in his craft upon impact and went under the water as his boat surged up into the air.  As Operator2's craft came back down it began to sink by the stern.  Operator2 then swam to the surface and began to frantically search for occupant.  Operator2 and occupant were...


BARDID: IL-2010-0012
Date: 2010-05-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:00:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Kaskaskia River
NearestCityTown: Carlyle
County: Clinton
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
On 05-23-10 at approximately 10 PM Sgt. and I received a call from District 11 State Police regarding a possible boat accident on the Kaskaskia River.  At this time we contacted Clinton County Sheriff's Office and was advised that an airboat with 5 occupants had a mishap on the lower Kaskaskia River and were in the process of being rescued by a local commercial fisherman.  Sgt. and I then relocated to the boat ramp south of the General Dean Bridge to await their arrival.

    At approximately 1 AM we met with the subjects at the ramp and after my interviews were completed with all involved I report the following.
On 05-23-10 at approximately 9 PM the operator was operating his airboat in a Northeast direction on the Kaskaskia River when he attempted to maneuver his watercraft around a tight bend in the river.  As operator turned his airboat sharply the air prop sucked a large amount of water into the stern area of the craft.  This additional water weight added to the stern area of the airboat resulted in the craft rapidly sinking.  The airboat eventually sank to the bottom in a shallow spot in the river where it then came to rest.  At this time the occupants of the craft waited for assistance and were later picked up and transported to ramp at Carlyle.  Neither operator or any of his passengers were injured in the swamping and he advised that his boat would be removed from the river bank the following day.

End of report.


BARDID: IL-2010-0013
Date: 2010-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:20:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Meredosia Bay
NearestCityTown: Meredosia
County: Morgan
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Equipment Failure
EquipmentFailure: Seat Broke Loose
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
On 05/31/2010 at approximately 9:00 am, I met with operator at Passavant Memorial Hospital regarding a boating accident that he was involved in on Meredosia Bay on 05/28/2010.  Operator stated that on that day at approximately 1:20 pm, he was attempting to put out his anchor in order to fish about 50 feet out in front of the Meredosia Bay boat launch.  As Operator dropped the anchor overboard the right stern, he leaned on the rear boat seat for support, but the seat broke, causing him to fall face first overboard.  When he came back up above the water line, he grabbed the edge of the boat with his hands. He stated he was not wearing a life jacket (PFD).  Operator stated he could not pull himself back into his boat, so his fiancee, (who was the other occupant of the boat) grabbed ahold of operator's arms and held on to him while she screamed for help.  The screaming of occupant caught the attention of a nearby boat.  They came to Operator's location and helped pull him aboard the boat. opeartor stated that he fears he would have drowned if not for the actions of occupant, and good samaritans.  The water was deep at this location due to the backwater from the river being at flood stage.

After getting Operator aboard the boat, they took him to shore near the Shady Acres Trailer Park and called for EMS.  An ambulance arrived and transported  Operator to Passavant Memorial Hospital for treatment.  Operator stated he received bruised ribs and chest, scratches and scrapes on both his legs, and suffered from extremely low blood pressure, likely caused by shock.  Operator was admitted to the hospital due to the low blood pressure.

Operator stated that the reason the boat seat failed was because he had recently had a friend install an after market boat seat, but the screws used to secure the seat to the boat was too short and pulled out of the attached plywood base.

In conclusion, the boating accident was a result of an improperly installed boat seat that caused Operator to fall overboard when the seats mounting screws failed to support his weight.


BARDID: IL-2010-0014
Date: 2010-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:10:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Springfield
NearestCityTown: Springfield IL
County: Sangamon
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentCause3: CONGESTED WATERS
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 05/30/2010 at 5:45 pm, CPOs responded to the Springfield Marina for a report of a boat accident. The accident was reported to have happened East of the I55 bridge on Lake Springfield. 

Upon arrival, damage was evident to two water craft.  operator2  stated that he saw operator1 jumping wakes. As they approached the NO WAKE zone near the bridge, he slowed down and saw operator1 passing and turning towards him. He stated that Op1 continued, striking the port side of the bow of his boat.  Damage to his boat was blue paint transfer below the normal waterline near the keel. This indicates that he was slowing, causing the bow of his boat to be in an "UP" position. 

Damage to the PWC was a cracked hull and white paint transfer to the hull on the starboard side bow  above the water line.  This indicates the PWC was on or near on plane when the accident occurred.   She stated that she turned to see where the boat was and struck the bow of operator2's boat.

There was an odor of alcoholic beverage on operator1's breath. She was given Field Sobriety tests which she passed.   


Both operators were given Department Boat accident reports to fill out with instructions.   operator1 was then issued the following citation and released:  


469913N   625 ILCS   Act 45  Section 45/5-1   Careless Operation Of a Water craft.   Bond was a Notice to Appear. A Mandatory court date was set for 07/12/2010 at 1:30 pm.


BARDID: IL-2010-0015
Date: 2010-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:35:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Rend Lake
NearestCityTown: Whittington
County: Franklin
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with Recreational Vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: Damage to wood of the dock and a broken cleat.
RedactedNarrative:
On 5/30/10 at 5:35pm I CPO was performing a boat inspection on Rend Lake at Hickman's Point. While completing a boat inspection I observed a brown 15' Champion boat (Vessel 1) run up onto the dock and then come back off of the dock bumping into a docked black/white 23' Caravelle boat (Vessel 2). I approached vessel 1 and observed the operator shaking his head. I asked operator1 what happened. operator1 stated he was attempting to dock the boat and when he leaned over to tie the boat he pressed on the throttle with his torso causing vessel 1 to run up onto the dock. operator1 stated he was shocked at what happened and turned the throttle off causing vessel 1 to come back off the deck and bump into vessel 2. Vessel 2 recieved a few scratches on the starboard side. Vessel 1 also recieved some scratches and body damage to the bow.

Damage to the dock was minimal. There was some wood chipped off and one cleat was broken.

I contacted the owner of vessel 2. vessel2 owner met us at the accident site and both vessel owners changed insurance information. I documented the information of both owners and their vessels. 

I contacted Site Superintendant for Wayne Fitzgerrell S.P.  superintendant stated the damage to the wood of the dock was not enough to worry about but the cleat would cost $100.00 to replace.


BARDID: IL-2010-0016
Date: 2010-06-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:37:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Shelbyville
NearestCityTown: Findlay
County: Shelby
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentEvent1: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
On June 5, 2010, at approximately 3:37pm, I, Conservation Police Officers were called to the Opossum Creek boat ramp by Shelby County regarding an individual injured by a boat prop.  When we arrived at the ramp, Shelby County ambulance was on scene and had victim in the ambulance.  I spoke with the operator of the boat.  He was pulling victim on a tube.  victim was finished tubing but operator was not sure if he was going to tube some more or board the boat.  victim told him he was finished.  operator told victim to hang onto the rope so he could straightened it out because the wind was pushing the boat over the rope.  operator thought victim was hanging onto the rope but he was hanging onto the ski deck.  When operator started the motor, victim was pulled toward the prop, his shorts got caught in the prop and his thigh, shin and calf were seriously cut.  victim yelled to operator "Shut it down! Shut in down! Shut it down!"  operator shut the motor off, ran back to victim and pulled him into the boat.  operator wrapped towels around the wounds, applied pressure and elevated the leg.  

Two of the friends were also boating at the time so operator waved them over and told them what happened.  operator was not familiar with the lake so his friends lead the way back to Opossum Creek boat ramp.  At first, operator said they were going to take victim to the hospital themselves, then decided to call an ambulance because the boat would only travel 10-15miles per hour due to prop damage.  victim called for an ambulance while in route to the boat ramp.  Once they arrived at the no wake area of the boat ramp,  helped operator dock the boat.  I asked operator what time they launched.  He stated around 2:30pm.  They went straight to cove three and victim was first to tube.

I spoke with victim while he was in the ambulance.  He stated he was hanging onto the right rear of the ski deck when operator turned on the motor to straighten out the boat and rope.  He stated a wave pushed the boat over him and he got cut by the prop.  I spoke with the ambulance personnel to assess how bad the injuries were.  One of the EMT's stated the thigh laceration was not too bad but the laceration on the shin was pretty serious.

Once the ambulance left, I had operator trailer the boat so I could look at the prop.  victim's swim trunks were wrapped in the prop.  operator then realized why his boat would only run 10-15 miles per hour.

CPO issued the following citation to operator:

625 ILCS 45/5-14a  tubing without an observer in watercraft

operator was given a notice to appear and given a court date of 06/30/10 at 9:00am at the Shelby county courthouse.  Officer explained the citation and asked operator if he had any questions.  operator he asked if he could pay with a personal check.  Officer  again explained how he could pay the fine.  

I called the hospital at approximately 5:30pm inquiring if the victim would be transferred.  The emergency room nurse stated he would be transferred to Springfield Memorial Hospital.  END OF REPORT.


BARDID: IL-2010-0017
Date: 2010-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:45:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Kinkaid Lake
NearestCityTown: Murphysboro, IL
County: Jackson
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hull Failure
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
On 5-30-2010, at approximately 8:04 pm, CPOs, were on boat patrol at Kinkaid Lake.  We were notified that a boat was sinking just west of the Kinkaid Lake Marina with possible people in the water.  We proceeded to the area.  

Upon our arrival at the Marina, I saw that a watercraft was tied to the IDNR dock with only the bow of the watercraft sticking out of the water.  We docked our boat and went to investigate.  We met with the operator of the watercraft that had sunk.  He stated that no one had been injured and no one had been in the water.  The watercraft, a 1974 Challenger, had sunk when they had just made it to the dock.  

I asked the operator what happened.  operator stated that they had been out tubing and skiing all afternoon.  They had come in to put the tube away and were headed back out to the spillway area to do some fishing.  They were approximately 1/2 mile southwest of the marina when he felt a thump on the hull of the watercraft.  Within seconds, he started noticing water coming into the watercraft.  operator said that he immdeiately turned the watercraft around and headed back to the marina.  He had everyone put on their personal flotation devices due to the large amount of water coming in the watercraft.  operator stated that they had just made it back to the marina dock and tied the watercraft up when it sank with only the upper third of the bow sticking out of the water.  ( see photos)  

I explained to operator that with it being a holiday weekend that the local marina probably would not be able to get his watercraft out of the water until Tuesday or Wednesday.  I took down all of operator's information and had him fill out a statement.  I also gave to him and explained the boating accident form that he needed to fill out and send into the IDNR. 

On 6-2-10, the Kinkaid Marina personnel were able to raise operator's watercraft out of the water.  CPO  was able to go and look at the watercraft when it was out of the water and take pictures.  During CPO  investigation of the watercraft, he found an approximately 10 inch gash on the bottom of the hull underneath the driver's side console.  It also appeared that the area had been patched once before ( see photos).  CPO  did note that the plug was still in the watercraft and that the bilge was still in the on position.   

On 6-7-10, I spoke with operator.  He stated that the insurance company had totaled the watercraft ( approximate value of $800.00 on the watercraft and $1500.00 for the motor) and that he was sending it to the junkyard.  

This report closes this case.


BARDID: IL-2010-0021
Date: 2010-05-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:14:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Shelbyville
NearestCityTown: Findlay
County: Shelby
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
On May 15, 2010 at approximately 10:14am, Vessel 1 collided with Vessel 2 causing the operator and passenger in Vessel 2 to be ejected.  Vessel 1 was traveling up lake in a north east direction and vessel 2 was traveling down lake in a south west direction.  Vessel 1 came out of three fingers cove and took a left headed for Skull Cove.  

Vessel 1 was hugging the north bank waiting for boat traffic to clear to cross the lake and started making the left turn to go around Point 2.  Vessel 2 came out of a cove to the east of Lone Point boat ramp and headed straight for Point 2.  Vessel 2 operator saw Vessel 1 just prior to impact and made a hard right turn.  Vessel 1 then made a hard left just prior to impact.  Vessel 1 struck the port side stern area of Vessel 2 while making a left trun, rode down the port side of Vessel 2 and slide off the side.

Both the operator and passenger in Vessel 2 were ejected into the water.  Prior to being ejected, the passenger in Vessel 2 was struck on the head by the prop and/or skeg of Vessel 1 causing a severe head injury.  The operator of Vessel 2 sustained a back injury and had a large bump on his head.  The operator of Vessel 1 sustained broken ribs and a collapsed right lung making breathing difficult.  The passenger of Vessel 1 sustained a minor wrist injury and tailbone pain.  All subjects were taken to Shelby Memorial Hospital.  The operator of Vessel 2 remained at Shelbyville and the passenger was air-lifted to Springfield Memorial Hospital.  The operator of Vessel 1 was air-lifted to Carle Hospital in Urbana and the passenger was treated and released.  

After the impact, Vessel 2 remained engaged, going in circles and pushing on Vessel 1.  The passenger in Vessel 1 climbed onto Vessel 2 and turned the engine off.  Both boats were towed to the shore of Point 2 by other boaters.  The operator and passenger of Vessel 2 were assisted by others boaters in the area and transported to the Lone Point (LP) boat ramp to receive medical care.  The operator of Vessel 1 was also assisted by boaters in the area, along with dive team personnel, and transported to LP boat ramp.  The passenger of Vessel 1 was transported to the LP boat ramp by Conservation Police Officer.  Further investigation is pending and a supplemental report will be generated at a later date.  Photographs of the vessels were taken and a cd was created.  End of report.


BARDID: IL-2010-0022
Date: 2010-06-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:44:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Kankakee River
NearestCityTown: Wilmington, IL
County: Will
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: IMPROPER LOADING
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
PropertyDamageDescription: None
RedactedNarrative:
Four people took a canoe out into a back water channel of the Kankakee River behind the VanDuyne Motel in Wilmington.  The victim was sitting third from the front, down in the canoe.  The victim was highly intoxicated and leaned too far to the right causing the canoe to capsize.  All the occupants fell overboard into the water as the canoe became swamped.  All four people in the canoe were wearing type II life jackets.  The operator and other two occupants held onto the canoe as they were helped back to shore by the witness.  The victim swam back to shore on her own.  The operator and two occupants walked back to there rooms while the victum was crawling to shore along the mucky bottom.  When occupant 2 came to look for victim she found her laying face down in the water next to the swamped canoe, approxmatley six feet from shore.  Victim was revived with CPR and transported to the hospital.


BARDID: IL-2010-0025
Date: 2010-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake of Egypt
NearestCityTown: Marion
County: Williamson
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentCause3: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On Sunday, June 6, 2010 I was notified by Lake of Egypt Lake Patrol that a boat accident had occurred over Memorial Day weekend.  I was given the name and phone number of one of the boat owner's involved in the accident.  I called the number and left a message for the person to call me.  On Monday, June 7, 2010, I was contacted by V2owner.  She informed me that her boat had been hit by another boat and asked if an accident report needed to be filed.  I said yes and agreed to meet with her later that day at the lake and look at her boat.  Later that day, I met with V2owner.  She explained to me that they were sitting outside of the "No Wake" zone near Pyramid Acres Cove on her pontoon boat (Vessel 2).  When they noticed a pontoon boat (Vessel 1) coming directly towards them.  She said the passengers on her boat were yelling at the other boat, but it didn't slow down and kept heading right at them.  V2owner said she could see the operator of Vessel 1 looking at a cell phone and looking down, not looking at the direction they were going.  V2owner said at the last minute the operator of Vessel 1, later identified as Operator1, looked up and throttled back on the engine.  Vessel 1 then struck Vessel 2 in the forward port section causing damage to the pontoon, and decking.  V2owner said that no one on either boat was injured.  They exchanged information and Operator1 stated that she didn't have any insurance but she would take care of the damages.  V2owner stated that Operator1 said she was sorry and would pay for all the damages.  She gave me Operator1's information and I called and left a message for Operator1 to call me.  

On June 8, 2010, I met with V2owner.  She gave me a hand written statement that she had prepared (see attached).  I was then contacted by Operator1 and she agreed to meet with me.  I then met Operator1 at her house at a little after 6pm.  I explained that I was investigating the boat accident.  She understood.  Before I began asking her about the accident, I read the Miranda Warning to her (see attached form).  I then asked her about the accident and asked her to make a written statement for me.  She agreed (see attached statement).  Operator1 stated to me that she was operating her boat (vessel 1).  After they had left the "No Wake" zone, she started to increase speed.  She told me that someone on her boat was telling her about a house that was for sale and she was trying to look at the house.  She told me the next thing she knew there was a boat in front of her and she pulled back on the throttle, but still hit the other boat.  She said no one was injured and she had told V2owner she was sorry.  She said they exchanged information and she told V2owner that she would take care of the damages.  I told her I would be getting in contact with her in about a week.

I then contacted some of the passengers on V2owner's boat to get statements from them.  No other action taken at this time.  End of Initial Report.

After reviewing statements from boat occupants, I contacted Operator1 to set a meeting with her.  On August 2, 2010, I met with Operator1 and issued a citation for Careless Operation of a watercraft.  I informed her of her court date and explained the charge to her.  End of Supplemental Report.


BARDID: IL-2010-0026
Date: 2010-06-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:30:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Holiday Lake
NearestCityTown: Edwardsville
County: Madison
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
This report details a boat accident that occurred at Holiday Shores Lake in Madison County, IL on June 19, 2010 @ 1:30A, resulting in one fatality. the victim drowned while attempting to retrieve articles that had been blown off the pontoon boat he was an occupant on. The boat operator and five individuals went for a boat ride during the early morning hours of June 19, 2010. The boat operator had consumed two beers prior to the accident however the deceased, and his wife, were intoxicated according to statements to Madison County Sheriff, by his wife immediately after the accident. At approximately 1:30A, a severe thunderstorm with lighting, strong winds and heavy rain approached. The boaters were on there way back to their dock when a strong gust of wind blew a container and some chairs off the pontoon boat into the water. The operator cut off the motor and drifted while three people voluntarily jumped in the water to retrieve the items that were blown off the pontoon boat. The operator and occupants remained on the pontoon boat. The swimmers discovered the wind had kicked up the waves which were estimated to be 2-3 feet tall and decided to return to the pontoon boat however the watercraft had drifted away. The operator of the pontoon boat tried to maneuver towards the swimmers to rescue those in the water by using the glow from the lighting strikes. subject1 was able to swim back to the watercraft and subject2 barely made it back to the watercraft. the victim was heard yelling for help but was unable to swim back to the watercraft and drowned. All three individuals in the water were swimmers and although life jackets were on the watercraft none were utilized. 

The operator was given a field sobriety test by Madison County Sheriff, . K. the operator was cooperative and agreed to do so. A horizontal gaze nystagmus test was conducted and the operator's eyes has smooth pursuit, no nystagmus at maximum deviation an to fod no onset prior to 45 degrees. the operator was also given the "walk and turn" test and was able to follow instructions accurately without stumbling. The "one leg stand: test was administered and again the operator passed the test with little effort. Officer indicated that there was no probable cause leading him to believe that the operator was intoxicated. operator declined to submit to a voluntary preliminary breath test. Officer also interviewed occupants shortly after the accident.

searchers of Team Waters Inc. were utilized to assist with the search for the victim. the divers located the body at approximately 2:41A in 20 ft of water and marked the spot with a buoy. GPS coordinates were N38 55.069'  W089 56.218'. the searchers and other search personnel dragged the location and was able to recover the body at 3:46A. the body was transported to Alton Memorial Hospital in Alton, Illinois were he was postively identified.


BARDID: IL-2010-0027
Date: 2010-06-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:25:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Kankakee River
NearestCityTown: Wilmington
County: Will
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: HAZARDOUS WATERS
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel #1 was attempting to dock his watercraft on the upstream side of the middle boat dock. On the first attempt the strong water current pushed the watercraft into the corner of the dock causing multiple scratches and damage to the structure of the port side of the watercraft. On the second attempt the watercraft was again pushed into the corner of the dock, this time puncturing a hole into the port side of the watercraft (approximately 1.5"X1.5" in size).


BARDID: IL-2010-0029
Date: 2010-06-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:10:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Kankakee River
NearestCityTown: Wilmington
County: Will
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentCause3: HAZARDOUS WATERS
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of vessel 1 was idling towards the dock before putting the watercraft in neutral.  As the boat drifted in the forward motion, the strong current caused the boat to hit the dock, causing damage to the port side of the watercraft. Neither the operator nor passengers were injured.  

While investigating the accident, I observed no indicators of alcohol inpairment on the operator.  When asked for a form of identification, the operator took a step as if catching his balance.  I asked the operator how many alcoholic beverages he had consumed on the day.  The operator answered 5.  I proceeded to conduct field sobriety tests.  

During the HGN test, I did not observe glossy red bloodshot eyes nor the odor of an alcoholic beverage on the operator.  The operator was unable to perform the walk and turn and one leg stand due to injuries.  I did not feel I had any reason to continue with field sobriety due to lack of impairment indicators.  After advising the operator he would not be placed under arrest, I asked him if he would voluntarily submit to a breath test (PBT).  The operator submitted a to a breath sample indicating a BAC of .140.   No enforcement action was taken, however alcohol was determined to be an contributing factor to accident.


BARDID: IL-2010-0030
Date: 2010-06-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:55:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Illinois River
NearestCityTown: Marseilles
County: La Salle
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: SHARP TURN
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Submerged Object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent3: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 (a jet boat) was doing circles and jumping its wakes in the Illinois River up stream from the Marseilles Dam.  Vessel 1 lost control of the steering and hit the dock.  Vessel 1 became airborne off of the dock and struck vessel 2 (which was unoccupied on a lift).  Vessel 1 bounced off of vessel two and landed in front of the vessel on the shore line.  The 4 occupants of vessel 1 got out of the boat and removed all of the beer inside of the boat.  One occupant took off on foot, but was later apprehended by Marseilles Police Department.  The occupant had a Breath Alcohol Concentration of .175.  Witnesses pointed out the operator, and stated that he stood by the boat and waited for police to arrive.  The operator showed no signs of intoxication or impairment.  The operator submitted a breath sample which resulted in a Breath Alcohol Concentration of .000.  The operator stated that he though he hit something which caused the boat to turn towards the dock.  The river was near flood stage and had a lot of large debris floating down the river.  The operator was cited for operating a watercraft without proper registration. All 4 occupants were checked out by he Marseilles ambulance and refused treatment.  The boat was towed from the scene by Senica towing.

There is a Supplemental Report with a photo CD, Written Statements, CAD Printout, River Levels, 10-27s and an IDNR Police Tow Sheet.  (Added by Capt. on 7/06/2010.

PropertyDamageDescription:
Metal vertical supports for boat dock, Boat dock, Boat lift wheel, Electical outlets, Light post, Plants, Small tree


BARDID: IL-2010-0031
Date: 2010-06-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:50:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Vermilion River
NearestCityTown: Oglesby
County: La Salle
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: HAZARDOUS WATERS
AccidentCause3: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator and subject went kayaking on the Vermilion River.  The river is known for it's rapids and rose 4 feet overnight due to recent rains.  Operator and subject put in at the Sandy Ford Boat Launch on the Vermilion River.  Operator and subject kayaked Downstream (northwest) to the Lowell Bridge.  Operator was inexperienced and had never been Kayaking before.  Operator was unable to control the kayak and capsized three times.  The last time he capsized, he was unable to get the kayak back to shore.  Operator attempted to retrieve the kayak by holding onto it.  Operator was unable to retrieve the kayak and eventually let go.  

Someone saw Operator and called 911.  The LaSalle Police Department received two 911 hang-ups that they traced back to the Vermilion River.  Operator was eventually able to make it to shore at Matthiessen State Park.  Operator hiked to the Vermilion River Area and was able to get a ride back to his residence.  When the Oglesby fire department and I were attempting to locate Operator, we came across subject.  subject informed me that he received a call stating that Operator was ok.  subject stated that they tried to get out near Lowell, but the rapids were too strong.  A boat safety inspection of subject revealed that he was operating the Kayak with a type V Personal Floatation Device.  I informed subject that a type V was a work vest and is not an approved floatation device for kayaking.  subject also did not have his Kayak registered.  subject stated that he bought 2 Kayaks in 2009.  One kayak was for him the other one was for his wife.  He stated that his wife’s kayak was the one that Operator was using.  I went to Operator's residence where he was sleeping with half a bottle of King Cobra beer by his bed.  Operator was awoken and asked questions about the incident.

   Operator stated that he was unable to retrieve the watercraft.  He saw it submerge with water and disappear downstream.  Operator stated that he was wearing a type V PFD.  I informed Operator that he had the strong odor of an alcoholic beverage on his breath.  Operator informed me that after the incident he had bought the beer that was next to his bed.  He stated that he drank half of it before falling asleep.  Operator was issued a citation for operating a watercraft without registration and a warning for operating a watercraft without an adequate PFD.  Operator submitted a breath sample of .085.  No OUI charges were filed due to the consumption of alcohol after the incident.  

   subject was unable to locate the Hull Identification Numbers of the kayak that Operator had lost downstream.


BARDID: IL-2010-0033
Date: 2010-04-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:18:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Charleston
NearestCityTown: Charleston
County: Coles
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentCause2: MACHINERY FAILURE
AccidentCause3: People on Gunwale, Bow, or Transom
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
The operator stated that his motor failed to start.  He moved to the bow of the boat to try and paddle to the shore.  The wind and waves quickly knocked him into the water.  He was wearing a pfd and was able to hang on to the side of the boat until Charleston Fire Department arrived and pulled him from the lake.  He was transported to the hospital where he was treated for hypothermia.  The pfd likely saved his life.


BARDID: IL-2010-0034
Date: 2010-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Rend Lake
NearestCityTown: Whittington
County: Franklin
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
On 07-03-10 at 6:15 p.m. I, CPO, responded to a boat accident in the Hickman's camping area of Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park.  I saw a Cardinal ambulance leaving the class A camping area.  The driver said they were transporting victim to St Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon.  I drove to campsite #54 and spoke with the operator and occupant.  They said at 3:30 p.m. skier was skiing off the port side behind the boat and victim was skiing off the starboard side of the boat South West of Hickman's point on Rend Lake.  observer was the observer, there was another passenger and an operator.  Operator said the waters were congested and he drove in circles but was headed North when victim went down.  other skier said victim crossed the wake from behind the boat then attempted to cross the wake to get back behind the boat.  His legs split apart and he "went down."  He stayed in the water for a long time, thinking it was a "Charlie Hoarse."  victim was taken to a pontoon boat that was out with them.  The pontoon boat transferred victim to a vehicle at Hickman's boat ramp.  The vehicle took victim to camp site #54.  victim laid down with ice on his thigh.  victim's wife arrived and was in the process of taking victim to get medical attention when he started vomiting and going in and out of consciousness.  They called an ambulance at 6:06p.m.  I conducted a boat registration and safety inspection on victim's boat.  Operator was given a BAR with instructions to fill out the operator's portion and send it to IDNR.  

    The cause/contributing factors of the skier mishap were skier behavior (crossing wakes), congested waters and the force of the wake.  I drove to St Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital to check on victim's condition.  victim was released at 9:40 p.m.  victim's injuries consisted of a contusion (soft tissue injury) on the left thigh.  victim said the accident happened as Operator and other skier reported it.


BARDID: IL-2010-0035
Date: 2010-07-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:15:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Rend Lake
NearestCityTown: Ina
County: Jefferson
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unforeseen water hazard
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Submerged Object
RedactedNarrative:
On July 07, 2010, I Reporting Officer was contacted via telephone by ARC  in reference to a phone call he had received from CPO.  I contacted CPO via telephone.  CPO advised me that his neighbor Operator had been involved in a boat accident on Rend Lake the previous day, (07-06-2010). CPO  gave me Operator's phone number.  I contacted Operator by phone to get the following information about the incident.  Boat owner and operator was cruising on Rend Lake in his open Crownline motorboat.  Operator was with his wife and daughter, along with his friend, his wife  and thier three daughters, (8 persons on board).  

It was at this time that Operator said they were North west of the Rend Lake resort cove and struck a submerged object.  It was estimated that Operator was approximately 300-500 yard north west of the resort cove entrance.  Operator checked his lower units control arms and found them to be cracked and damaged.  An estimate obtained by Operator indicated the damage at over $2000.00.  Operator told me that no one on the boat was injured when the striking took place. Operator then was towed in by a good samaratin.   I also spoke with passenger on the boat who provided me with all of his families information, and told me that none of his family was injured.  CPO  advised me that he would give boat owner Operator a BAR form to be sent in.


BARDID: IL-2010-0036
Date: 2010-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Illinois River
NearestCityTown: Peoria
County: Tazewell
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Subject was operating  his watercraft traveling down river at approximately 20 mph when he hit a large wake. The impact of the wave caused a passenger in the cabin to fall breaking her pelvis. She was transported to OSF Hospital where she received treatment.


BARDID: IL-2010-0037
Date: 2010-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Rend Lake
NearestCityTown: Benton
County: Franklin
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
RedactedNarrative:
On 07-03-2010 at 9:50 PM CPO were notified of a boat accident that occurred earlier in the evening.  We received the report at 9:50 PM while we were towing in another boat.  At 10:15 PM we found the boat that was involved in the accident in the Rend Lake Marina.  They were bilging out the boat and had plugged the hole created by the accident.  

I found that the operator had been was leaving the Marcum Bay Area about 8PM and was bringing the boat up on plane when he hit the bottom of the boat on the bottom of the lake.  Operator stated that he was about 20 yards from the Marcum point that comes out into the lake from the north shoreline.  Operator stated that after he felt the boat hit he pulled back on the throttles so he could assess the damages.  He stated that his depth finder was registering 2 feet of water.  When he went back to assess the damage he noticed that his engine compartment was filling up with water and that his starboard engine was broke.  

Operator stated that people came and helped him and advised him to get the boat back to the marina if he could.  Operator stated that he was able to get to the marina on his port engine.  Once at the marina in his slip he was assisted in patching the hole that was causing the water to get into the boat and was also able to remove the water from the engine compartment so that the boat would stay afloat until it could be removed fro the water and get fixed.  

the owner operator of Rend Lake Marina was on board when we were conducting our investigation.  When we asked Operator how much damage dollar wise was done to the boat he stated that he did not know.  Operator stated that from what he could see that the V drive was destroyed.  That with all of the components would run about $16,000 to fix, and he stated that the starboard side rudder was damaged but until the boat was out of the water they did not know the extent.  Operator stated that when they got back to the Marina they called the Corps of Engineers to report the accident.  I completed the information section of the BAR form and gave it to Operator and instructed him on what his requirements were.  


BARDID: IL-2010-0038
Date: 2010-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:57:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Illinois River
NearestCityTown: Peru
County: La Salle
WaterConditions: Calm
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Congested Waters
AccidentCause2: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling down river.  Vessels 2, 3, 4 and 5 were anchored towards the north shore line facing up river with vessel 5 being the closest to shore (8 to 10 feet).  Other unidentified Vessels were also anchored in the channel towards the south bank.  Once the Captain of vessel 1 noticed the congested waters approximately one half mile down river of his location, he sounded the warning horn for one long continuous blast.  Operator1 noticed that the unidentified vessels directly in his path were not moving (on the south to center part of the channel).  Again at approximately one quarter mile up stream from the anchored vessels Operator1 sounded his warning horn for one long continuous blast.  Operator1 then told me he got onto the marine radio to try and warn anyone anchored of the upcoming danger.  When he got no response he told me that he got onto the loud speaker of the vessel and yelled at the vessels to move out of the way.  The lookouts of vessel 1 meanwhile had heard the first warning horn while they were under the deck and came up to the bridge to see what was wrong.  When Operator1 sounded the warning horn for the second time the two lookouts went out to the deck to relay information to the captain about where the other vessels were.  Once Vessel 1 came closer to the congested waters, Operator1 told me he was "overwhelmed" by the number of vessels anchored in the channel and the amount of congestion.  Fearing he was going to have a major collision with the unidentified vessels previously mentioned, Operator1 made a change in course and put the engines in full reverse to try and slow the vessel.  

In doing so vessel 1 started to drift to the north side of the river.  Not realizing they were in any danger, vessels 2, 3, 4, and 5 had not yet pulled anchor and moved.  They all started to pull up anchor when they realized that vessel 1 was getting close to them.  Vessel 1 was not able to stop in time to avoid colliding with vessel 2.  The starboard nose of vessel one also struck the north shore of the river.  When vessel 1 struck vessel 2, it sent vessels 2, 3, 4 and 5 into the rocky shore line as they had been tied together.  Vessel 1 did not realize he had made contact with vessel 2 and continued down river.  Vessels 2, 3, 4 and 5 all sustained damage (see attached photographs) from the collision and being pushed into the rocky shoreline.  Upon speaking with operators from vessels 2, 3, 4 and 5 all said they either did not hear a warning horn from vessel 1 or only heard it once.  All said they did hear Operator1 come over the loud speaker and warn them of the danger and told them to move.  Written statements (See attached Supplemental) were obtained from the operators of vessels 2, 3, 4 and 5.


* A supplemental report will be completed and attached containing Non-Electronic Attachments.


BARDID: IL-2010-0039
Date: 2010-07-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Shelbyville
NearestCityTown: Shelbyville
County: Shelby
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On July 10, 2010, I, Conservation Police Officer, was called to the scene of a boat accident that occurred on Lake Shelbyville at approximately 3:00pm approximately 2 miles north of Lithia Springs Marina.   I arrived on scene at approximately 4:00pm.  The victims involved were already transported to Shelby Memorial Hospital by Shelby Area Ambulance personnel.  Two female subjects were riding on a 2001 Sea Doo personal watercraft (PWC).  Operator was operating the PWC, jumping waves, while there was one passenger.  Operator hit a large wave at a high rate of speed.  Operator hit the wave at a sideways angle, ejecting both girls from the PWC.  Operator toppled several times and hit the water face/headfirst and Occupant toppled several times and hit the water on her right side.  When both girls surfaced, they were approximately 30 feet from the PWC and 10 feet away from each other.  Occupant was having difficulty breathing, was unable to move, and was in severe pain.  Operator waved over the occupants of the boat they were with.  

Another subject was the operator of the Bayliner Operator and Occupant were with.  Subject motored over to the victims.  Two of the subjects jumped into the water to assist the victims (both were trained EMTs).  911 was contacted and another boater passing by assisted with getting Occupant into the Bayliner.  Operator was able to get into the boat on her own but began complaining of neck and back pain during the transport.  US Army Corp of Engineers personnel met the boat halfway during transport and assisted with clearing boat traffic.  Operator and Occupant were transported to the Lithia Springs Marina boat ramp were ambulance personnel were standing by.  Occupant had pain on her right side, back and neck.  Operator had pain in her neck, back and shoulder.   Ambulance personnel began treatment and transported Operator and Occupant to Shelby Memorial Hospital at approximately 3:45pm.

Occupants of the Bayliner did not see the accident happen.  They noticed a problem when Operator and Occupant were several feet away from the PWC, not swimming towards it.  Subject indicated he motored over to the victims after Operator waved him over.  Both Operator and Occupant indicated they were traveling at a high rate of speed, between 30mph and 50mph.  Operator indicated they had been jumping waves throughout the day without difficulty.  She did not realize how big the wave was that caused them to be ejected.  Operator thought they hit the wave head-on, while Occupant indicated they hit the wave sideways.  This was only the second time Operator had ever operated a PWC, while Occupant had operated PWCs since she was 10 years old.  Both victims indicated they did not hit the PWC after hitting the wave, they were ejected directly into the water.

Both Operator and Occupant were treated and released from the hospital at approximately 8:00pm.  Operator sustained a neck injury and bruising, while Occupant had minor strains/sprains and bruising.  There was no mechanical problems with the PWC and all required safety equipment was on board.  Operator was wearing the lanyard device as required.  Both Operator and Occupant were wearing personal flotation devices as required.  Operator inexperience was the main contributing factor of the crash.


BARDID: IL-2010-0040
Date: 2010-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:50:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Springfield
NearestCityTown: Springfield
County: Sangamon
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: PERSON STRUCK BY VESSEL
RedactedNarrative:
Both operators stated that they were both out splashing each other with wakes/waves created by their respective vessels passing in close proximity. 

The collison occured when vessel #2 attempted to splash Vessel #1.  Both vessels were traveling north. Vessel #2 was slightly ahead of vessel #1. Vessel #2 turned towards Vessel #1.  On approach, Vessel # 2 turned abruptly in front of Vessel #1.  The sharp turn created a large wake/wave.
The force of the turn stopped forward progress and lowered the rear of vessel 2.   The wave/wake created from the abrupt turn projected Vessel #1 airborne.  Once airborne, vessel #1 was unable to stop or manuevre to avoid the collison.

The collison resulted in serious injuries to the passengers of vessel #2.  Both subject were admitted to hospitals for care.


BARDID: IL-2010-0042
RedactedNarrative: See attached Narrative
Date: 2010-06-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:45:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Kinkaid Lake
NearestCityTown: Murphysboro, IL
County: Jackson
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
PropertyDamageDescription:
2005 Kawaski Personal watercraft HIN # KAW5048K405 IL Reg # IL 3469 JX located on Vessel #2
  - left side mirror broken off, handle bar assembly twisted, numerous scratches


BARDID: IL-2010-0046
Date: 2010-07-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:04:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Michigan
NearestCityTown: Highland Park
County: Lake
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: IMPROPER LOOKOUT
AccidentCause3: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
This report documents the events occuring at Fort Sheridan on July 16, 2010.  A more in depth Supplemental will follow.

On Friday, July 16, 2010 at approximately 10:04 PM Operator was driving his 1993 23' Caravelle Interceptor (Vessel 1) southbound on Lake Michigan near the town of Fort Sheridan.  Vessel 1 was traveling between 20 and 30 miles per hour when it struck a rock outcropping near the beach, just north of a metal breakwall extending into the water approximately 29 yards.  The hull and torpedo struck the rock pile causing the lower unit of Vessel 1 to turn, thus causing it to turn towards Starboard.  As a result of the impact with Vessel 1's torpedo, the shift shaft was broken disabling the prop.  Vessel 1's Starboard bow struck the end of the breakwall 28 inches aft of it's bow causing a 42 inch long by 21 inch wide gash that broke through the hull and intruded into the cuddy cabin.  Due to the speed of the boat at impact, Vessel 1's stern continued in a South direction causing the gash to widen before disengaging from the wall and coming to rest South of the breakwall (See attached diagram).  A passenger jumped out and walked toward the shore with Vessel 1 in tow.   

Vessel 1's operator (Operator) struck the operator's console on the Starboard side with the right side of his face and chest, causing a broken nose and broken rib, along with lacerations on his nose and face near the eyes.  A passenger in the front seat struck the console in front of the passenger seat on the port side, she recieved two collapsed lungs, numerous broken ribs, and a broken neck in her C-2 Vertibrae.  The third passenger was seated behind the driver on the Starboard side.  This occupant impacted the rear of the driver's seat causing it to detatch from the deck, and sustained a bruised arm, cheek, thigh, neck wrist, and rib cage on her right side.  Ernie's towing arrived on scene at approximately 3:22 AM and loaded Vessel 1 on a flat bed truck.  Operator and the third occupant were admitted to hospital and released.  Operator received stitches to his nose.  occupant2 is still in the hospital being treated for her injuries. 


BARDID: IL-2010-0048
Date: 2010-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Shelbyville
NearestCityTown: Windsor
County: Shelby
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
RedactedNarrative:
On 05/29/2010 at approximately 7:30pm, when returning to the Wolf Creek State Park Boat ramp,  CPO and I received the report of two missing PWC operators from PWC owner.  owner advised his daughter  and friend called and adivsed the battery was dead on the PWC and they were unable to get back to the Wolf Creek State Park Ramp.  Officers unsuccessfully attempted to locate the PWC based on the location provided  At approximately 8:15pm CPO and I returned to the Wolf Creek State Park Ramp.   We found  the operator  and her female passenger had been towed in by an assisting boater.  The operator  and her passenger were paddling the PWC to the trailer.  No mention was made of any boat accident or damage to the PWC.  

On approximately 06/03/2010 I was contacted by the operator who advised she wanted to report a boat accident occuring on 5/29/2010 at approximately 5:00pm.  owner advise the Kawasaki PWC she was operating was tied off to a rental houseboat from Lithia Springs Marina and was overturned and flooded when the houseboat was moved.   I advised owner the damage occuring to her father's PWC did not meet the USCG criteria for a reportable boat accident as there was no injury and the suspected damage was less then $2000.00.  

I was again asked to contact  the operator.  When I called owner she advised she took the PWC to South End Kawasaki for an estimate.  owner advised South End Kawasaki advised the estimated cost to repair the PWC was over $5000.00.  I contacted South End Kawasaki.  Employee's at the South End Kawasaki advised no such estimate was made or given to owner.  

I was asked to contact owner again  the week of 7/12/2010.  I contacted owner and she advised PWC had been repaired by South End Kawasaki.  owner further advised the damage was just over $2000.00.  I contacted CPO and asked him to speak to the servicing mechanic at South End Kawasaki.  Officer spoke to the dealer representive and found the the damage was approximately $2200.  

I contacted owner and houseboat operator and received a preliminary report on the phone and sent them blank written statement forms.  I received the written statement forms on 08/03/2010.  

owner reported on 05/29/2010 she and her passenger entered the first party cove they encountered and approached a rental houseboat from Lithia Spring Marina.  Near the houseboat, owner and her passenger jumped from the Kawasaki PWC (IL4704KD) to swim.  Unknown male passengers on the houseboat tied owner's PWC to the starboard side near the stern.  owner stated she did not supervise or inspect the securing of her PWC to the houseboat. At approximately 5:30pm, after owner boarded the houseboat, the operator of the houseboat started to move the houseboat.  During movement of the houseboat the PWC flipped over in the water cracking some of the fiberglass and flooding the interior.  After occupants of the houseboat attempted to work on the PWC it was towed to the Wolf Creek State Park Ramp.  The subject was under the impression the battery was dead on the PWC.


BARDID: IL-2010-0049
Date: 2010-08-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:30:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Carlyle Lake
NearestCityTown: Boulder
County: Clinton
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
AccidentEvent3: SINKING
RedactedNarrative:
operator ran his boat upon to the rip rap near the boulder campground doing extensive damage to the bottom of the boat from bow to stern. the operator was able to get the boat to the Boulder boat ramp and get the boat off the lake and onto a trailer before it sank.


BARDID: IL-2010-0050
Date: 2010-06-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:30:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pana Lake
NearestCityTown: Pana
County: Shelby
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
On June 25, 2010 at approximately 0730, the operator fell overboard his 2010 Polarkraft fishing boat and drown.  The victim began fishing Pana Lake at approximately 0500.  His wife spoke with him at approximately 0700 prior to leaving for town.  At approximately 0800, his wife tried to contact the victim several times but was not successful.  the wife began a ground search at approximately 0900 and continued to try and make contact with the vicitm via cell phone.  At approximately 0915, subject contacted Pana PD to report an unoccupied boat he observed earlier in the morning.  subject indicated he observed the boat at approximately 0730, drifting in a cove off of 1100N road.  At approximately 1015, the wife made contact with subject2 to see if the victim had made contact with him.  subject2 indicated he had not spoke with the victim and began searching for the victim via boat.  At approximately 1100, subject2 located the boat unoccupied with the engine off.  subject2 tied the boat to the nearest dock and called 911 to report a missing person.  The boat was recovered in the cove west of 650E and north of 1100N, Shelby county.  Conservation Police Officer (CPO) arrived on scene at approximately 1242.  Pana PD was already on scene securing the area.  At approximately 1250, Shelby County Dive Team arrived on scene and began searching for the victim via side scan sonar.  I, CPO, arrived at approximately 1300.  I was briefed on the situation and I began interviewing the wife and her son. The son indicated his father fished the cove, where the boat was recovered, often, next to a large, underwater tree.  the son indicated that the vicitm would only stay out fishing for 2-3 hours at a time and was not a good swimmer. the wife indicated that the victim did not normally wear a life jacket.  

After completing the interviews, I photographed the vessel and found the trolling motor mount broke in half.  There was no damage to the prop or shaft of the trolling motor, indicating something heavy fell on top of the trolling motor.  Shelby County Dive Team along with Effingham County Search and Rescue and Illinois Department of Natural Resources, searched for the subject throughout the day and into the evening.  The searched resumed at 0700, June 26, 2010.  Effingham County Dive Team and Moultrie County Dive Team joined the search.  At approximately 1100, the victim was confirmed to be in the water approximately 30 yards off the shoreline near the location of the boat.  At approximately 1120, the subject was recovered and the Shelby County Coroner took possession of the victim at approximately 1143.  An autopsy will be conducted to show cause of death.  At approximately 1300, there was a multi-agency debriefing and agencies were free to disperse. 

Agencies involved:  Illinois Department of Natural Resources; Shelby, Moultrie, and Effingham County Dive Teams;  Effingham County Search and Rescue;  Pana Police;  Pana Fire;  Pana Ambulance;  Shelby County Police;  American Red Cross.

Supplementary reports will be filed at a later date.


BARDID: IL-2010-0051
Date: 2010-06-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 06:00:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Kinkaid Lake
NearestCityTown: Murphysboro
County: Jackson
WaterConditions: Calm
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Congested Waters
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentCause3: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 07/02/2010 at approximately 1:00pm I was advised by Sgt. to contact Operator1 in regard to a minor boat accident which had occurred on KInkaid Lake on 06/26/2010.  On 07/06/2010 I talked with Operator1 via phone who explained to me he was in a minor collision with another boat leaving the Kinkaid marina on 06/26/2010, and was not sure if he needed to report it until he had spoken with his insurance company.  I advised Operator1 I could take the report over the phone, but CPO  would be out  to look and photograph the damage to the boat since it was in Waterloo. CPO  on this evening did photograph and sent me the images of the boat damage as attached to this report.  CPO also provided Operator1 with a BAR report form and instructed him to please fill it out and send it in.

  I asked Operator1 what happened and he stated that on 06/26/2010 at approximately 6:00am he and his friend  were leaving the Kinkaid marina in his boat for a day of fishing.  As they were exiting the marina through the furthest southern  entrance through the wavebreak Operator1 noticed another older fiberglass fishing boat with three male occupants in it coming into the marina through this entrance too.  Operator1 recalled this boat was pushing water going what he thought was a little too fast for a no wake zone, so as he began his way out he got as close to the wavebreak as he could, assuming the other boat operator saw him.  

As the boats now became closer Operator1 stated the two other occupants in the boat Operator2 was operating (boat #2) were looking right at him and Operator1's passenger stood up and began waving his  arms and shouting to get Operator2's attention as it seemed a collision was inevitable.  At the last minute Operator1 said Operator2 saw him and tried to manuever his boat out of the way, but it was too late.  Operator1 stated that Operator2's boat struck the port side of his boat scraping and coming up on it, and the force of the impact pushed Operator1's boat into the wavebreak taking a piece  of fiberglass off the starboard side.  The piece of fiberglass off the forward starboard side and scrapes to the gel coat on the port side was all the damage done to Operator1's boat.  Operator1 recalled that no one was injured and he and Operator2 exchanged personal information after the accident.  Operator1 said the damage to Operator2's boat appeared to be minimal  and consisted of a scratch to the gel coat on it's port side.  Operator1 then provided me with Operator2's and occupant's names and phone numbers.  
  
  Speaking with occupant over the phone he recalled the same chain-of-events leading up to the accident and was surprised Operator2 did not see them just prior to the collision.

  A call to the number provided to me for Operator2 revealed that he is out of the country until 07/26/2010.  This report will be filed at the present time as preliminary until I can speak to Operator2 when he returns to this country.
  On 08/03/2010 I spoke with Operator2 on the phone regarding this accident.  He stated he observed Vessel #1 come around the wavebreak as he was coming into the marina in the no wake zone.  Operator2 was talking with his two occupants and one of the occupants operator2 saw vessel #1 come at them so he alerted Operator2.  Operator2 recalled both vessels turning to avoid a collision but  it was too late as both vessels  side-swiped each other and Vessel #1 then hit the wavebreak.  Operator2 said the damage to his boat was rubs and scratches on the paint on the port side of his boat, with an estimated damage amount of $1500.00.  Operator2 stated no one in his boat was injured.
I advised Operator2 I would send him a BAR form to be sent in, which I mailed to him on this evening.


BARDID: IL-2010-0052
Date: 2010-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:35:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Carlyle Lake
NearestCityTown: Carlyle
County: Clinton
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 07/05/2010 at approximately 10:15 p.m., I overheard a conversation via radio through Clinton County Sheriff's Department regarding a possible missing boater on Carlyle Lake.  I called Army Corps of Engineers Ranger via telephone regarding the situation.  Ranger informed me that the subject had rented a pontoon boat from Dam West Marina around 9:00 a.m. on 07/05/2010.  Ranger told me that the owner of the boat rentals, called Clinton County Sheriff, to report his boat was never returned to the marina.  The Army Corps of Engineers Rangers went out to look for the boat and discovered it adrift just North of Allen Branch boat ramp between points 5 and 6.  The Rangers returned to the dock to pick up Clinton County Deputy,  to go with them to inspect the boat.  They did not find the renter of the boat anywhere on board or around the boat.  The radio was playing loudly, the door was open, and the ladder was down in the water.  The subjects keys, two open containers of beer, nine full bottles of beer, his clothes, and his wallet were on board the boat. The boat, IL registration IL8219 RB, was towed back to Dam West Marina, where it was pulled into one of the slips to be inspected.  Ranger told me he would call back if he heard any word of locating the victim.  I called my boss, Sgt., and informed him of the situation and possible missing boater.  I informed him I would meet with the Corps in the morning between 6 and 7 a.m. and begin a search for the victim.

On 07/06/2010, I arrived at the Clinton County Sheriff's Office at approximately 6:30 a.m. and met with the father, and his foster mother at one point in his life, a good friend of the family.  Investigator from the Clinton County Sheriff's Department reported that the victim had rented a pontoon boat at Dam West Marina at approximately 9:00 a.m. on 07/05/10, for the day.  According to the boat owner, the victim had returned to the marina at approximately 10:15 a.m. to retrieve something from his vehicle then left the marina again in the boat.  According to his girlfriend, the victim was supposed to meet her and her family back at the marina at 12:00 p.m. to pick them up.  the girlfriend showed up at the marina at approximately 12:00 p.m., but the victim failed to show up to pick them up.  she said she had spoke to victim on the cell phone and he seemed fine and said he would hang around in the area of the marina until noon.  she said she returned to the marina at 2:00 p.m. and again at 4:00 p.m. to wait and gave the Sheriff her number in case the victim returned.  Sheriff arrived at the office and we decided to begin a search of Carlyle Lake and begin where the boat was located the night before.  The family decided they were going to meet and walk the land to help search the area.  I met with Army Corps of Engineers Ranger and we began searching the area near the boat with the side scan sonar unit.  We searched the area until 1:30 p.m and broke for lunch.  Sgt. and CPO resumed the search the rest of the day without finding the vicitm in the water or on land.

I received a phone call from a subject at approximately 6:10 a.m. on 07/07/10 asking if I would come to the Marina Galley to speak to the family on the course of action for the day.  I arrived at approximately 6:30 a.m. and at approximately 6:35 a.m. received an IWIN message on the computer from Clinton County Dispatch that the body had been found floating near where the boat was found abandoned.  I informed the family of the situation.  We retrieved the victim from the water at approximately 8:35 a.m. on 07/07/10 and turned him over to the Clinton County Coroner,  at Allen Branc...


BARDID: IL-2010-0054
Date: 2010-07-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Rock River
NearestCityTown: Byron, IL
County: Ogle
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 07/17/10, at approximately 1730, vessel 1 was being operated by Operator1 on the Rock River in Ogle County 3/4 of a mile upstream from the Rock Vale Terrace heading downstream. Vessel 2 was being operated by Operator2 and was also traveling downstream, following vessel 1. Both vessels were traveling approximately 20 to 30 miles per hour as Vessel 2 began jumping  the wake approximatetly 20 feet behind vessel 1. As vessel 2 jumped the wake, it landed behind vessel 1 where vessel 2 was heavily sprayed by a jet stream of water shot from the jet motor of vessel 1 at a distance of approximately 20 feet.  The water shot from vessel 1, hit one of vessel 2's passengers, who was sitting near the bow on the starboard side of vessel 2. The force of the jet stream, knocked the victim's prescription glasses off of her face and into the river. victim was knocked  into the windshield of vessel 2 hitting her head and neck. The stream of water also knocked sunglasses off of the passenger sitting near the stern of vessel 2 in the rear seats. Vessel 2 approached vessel 1 and victim informed vessel 1 they had knocked her glasses into the river and knocked her over. Vessel 1's operator, apoligized to victim and continued downstream. Vessel 2 returned to the island where both vessels had started from and victim's head and neck were stabilized by use of PFDs due to victim's complaints of pain. Vessel 2 transported victim to the boat launch at Byron, IL where 911 was called at approximately 1802. victim was transported by Byron Ambulance to Swedish American Medical Center in Rockford, IL. There, victim was treated and released for severe strain to her neck and shoulders. 

The Illinois Conservation Police were contacted by the Ogle County Sheriff's Department the following day on 07/18/10 at approximately 1023 at which time I began the investigation of the accident.


BARDID: IL-2010-0056
Date: 2010-08-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:43:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Shelbyville
NearestCityTown: Windsor
County: Shelby
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
On 08/13/2010 at approximately 4:45pm CPOs responded to the report of an injured skier being transport by boat to the 9th Street boat ramp.  When we arrived at the ramp at 5:05pm injured skier was already loaded for transport.  

At the ramp, boat operator reported at approximately 4:43pm he was starting to tow 51 year old, beginning skier victim north east of the Wolf Creek Island using victims 2006 Crownline boat.  operator reported he was increasing his speed to pull victim up on his skis when victim fell as they were reaching plane.  Witness' advised victim continued to hold on to the ski rope after falling.  Observers notified operator  and he immediately throttled down.  Passengers on the watercraft  loaded victim and transported him to the 9th Street boat ramp.  victim was further transported to Shelby Memorial Hospital by Shelby Ambulance Service for further treatment.  Passenger victim's wife advised victim stated he did the "splits"  when he hit the water and heard a loud pop. 

Witness statements supported operator's account of the accident.

I spoke to witness again on 08/14/2010.  wife stated victim was treated for a suspected torn muscle in his left hip and released from Shelby Memorial Hospital.  victim was to see his doctor for further evaluation.

operator was provided a copy of the BAR at the scene.


BARDID: IL-2010-0057
Date: 2010-08-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:30:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Illinois River
NearestCityTown: Creve Coeur
County: Peoria
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Inadequate Onboard Navigation Lights
AccidentCause2: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Commercial Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
At 8:53pm on 8/15/10, I contacted operator1 by phone and he stated he had been hit by a barge while fishing.  Sgt.  and I met him at the Creve Coeur Boat Ramp and he described what had happened. He stated he and his father were anchored outside the channel at Keystone Ditch fishing as a barge approached. He saw that they were going to collide with the barge, so he cut his anchor rope, and drug the other anchor backwards to avoid the barge. They hit the second barge from the front, and scraped along side until he backed away. operator1 stated he had his lights on just as they were as it was sitting at the ramp.  He was displaying "running lights" while at anchor. 

On 8/23/10, I spoke with the barge pilot by phone. He stated that he had seen the boat fising, and he was crossing the wickets and attempting to get lined up to pass under the I474 bridge.  He stated that he sounded his horn 5 times to warn the boat that they were in danger, and in his way.  He further stated that he yelled at the boat to move with his PA system.  He sent his first mate to the front of the barge to verfiy that they were going to clear the boat.  The first mate never saw the boat contact the barge.  operator1 told me the first mate yelled at the boat, but the occupants never responded to him either.  The tug, the Cody Boyd, was pushing 15 barges.  5 Long, by 3 wide, and in a constricted area of the Illinois River.

The only damage to operator1's boat that Sgt.  and I saw was a black mark down the starboard side rail. It appeared that it could be buffed out rather easily.


BARDID: IL-2010-0058
Date: 2010-08-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Clinton Lake
NearestCityTown: Lane
County: De Witt
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: People on Gunwale, Bow, or Transom
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
On August 22, 2010, at 2:31 p.m., the DeWitt County Sheriff's Department received a 911 call in reference to a missing person who had fallen overboard from a boat at Clinton Lake.  the operator and his wife had been boating when the operator opened the port side rail gate and leaned over the side to inspect the boat for algae on the side/hull.  At the same time, several wakes from passing boat traffic caused the operator to loose his balance and fall overboard and disappear beneath the surface. After attempting to gain the attention of passing boaters for approximately 5 minutes, the wife was able to flag down an off duty police officer boating with his family.  The off duty officer called 911 and assisted Delores, operating the boat to the Clinton Lake Marina.  

Prior to operating the boat back to the marina, the off duty officer marked the location with a float tied to a line and anchor.  Illinois Conservation Police sonar operators were able to location the body of the victim and divers subsequently were able to recover his body a few hours later.

(A supplemental report, sonar and body  recovery pictures will be attached to the final report).


BARDID: IL-2010-0059
Date: 2010-05-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:48:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Salt Creek
NearestCityTown: Middletown
County: Logan
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: HAZARDOUS WATERS
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On Sunday May 23, 2010 at 7:09 a.m.I, CPO was notified by Sgt. of a lost kayaker on Salt creek in Logan county near Middletown.  Sgt. advised me to respond to Logan Co. road 250 Ave at Salt creek with the side scan sonar.  This location is also known as "Middletown beach".  Upon arrival I spoke to Logan Co. ESDA Coordinator.  He advised me of the following events:  On Saturday May 22, 2010 at 8:48 p.m. a 911 call was placed to the Logan co. Sheriffs office advising them of a subject, who had been kayaking, was missing.  At 9:08 pm Lincoln Fire Dept responded with a boat.  A helicopter was also dispatched to help search due to it being dark outside.  At 11:42 pm the helicopter located a white kayak, upside down, lodged in large log jam approximately four tenths of mile downstream of CR 250th Ave.  Rescue workers were able to retrieve the kayak.  The kayak had a type IV throwable device in it along with a cooler.  The cooler contained 3 unopened cans of Bush Light beer.  The kayaker was no where to be found.  
     I spoke to two subjects who were kayaking with the victim.  They said that all the kayakers were supposed to stop at Middletown beach (CR 250th Ave) to load up after launching from Rocky Ford Bridge.  For some unknown reason the victim continued past the beach area and went around a bend on the creek and that was the last time he was seen.  one subject stated victim was not wearing a PFD and that he had started the kayaking trip with a 12 pack of beer and had only been drinking alcohol for about two hours.  After they loaded up there kayaks they went to the next bridge to wait for the victim to show up.  After he did not show up there they went to the next bridge, which was Hubley bridge, and waited there.  When he didn't show up there they called 911.
   I began to scan the area near the log jam.  The current was fairly swift near the log jam where the kayak was located.  We scanned the area for two days while rescue workers worked on cutting debris away from the log jam.  On Thursday May 27 at 8:50 am, the body was located floating approximately one mile downstream of the log jam.  On Friday May 28th I spoke to the Logan Co. Coroner's Office.  They advised me the autopsy showed cause of death to be drowning with no trauma to the body.  Toxicology test results will not be back for 6 to 8 weeks.

     On August 4, 2010 I obtained a copy of the toxicology report.  The report showed the victim had decomp fluid ethanol reading of 0.265%.


BARDID: IL-2010-0060
Date: 2010-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:59:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Kankakee River
NearestCityTown: KANKAKEE
County: Kankakee
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 05-29-10, at approx. 11:59 PM, boat #2, a 1982, 19 ft Hurricane deckboat,  was travelling at less than 15 mph downstream on the Kankakee River, just east of Schuyler Avenue Bridge, when it was struck from behind by boat #1, a 1991, 20 ft, pleasure boat.  The operator of boat #1, later identified, advised that he and his girlfriend thought they hit a "log or something" and were "somehow" able to make it to the dock.  All six subjects were transported to Riverside Medical Center and opeartor1 was charged with operating a watercraft under the influence of alcohol, reckless operation of a watercraft, and operation of a watercraft with a BAC greater then .08.


BARDID: IL-2010-0061
Date: 2010-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:20:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Clinton Lake
NearestCityTown: Dewittt
County: De Witt
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Both Vessel 1 and 2 were attempting to trailer their boats at the Mascoutin SRA Ramp.  At the time there was medium to heavy winds causing some choppy water on the lake.  As Vessel number 2 attempted to trailer according to the operator, the chop and the wind caused the vessel to miss the trailer and strike vessel 1 on the transom.  Damage to vessel 2 was very minimal on the bow and damage to vessel 1 was minor also but the damage to the transom may be enough to be reportable.


BARDID: IL-2010-0062
Date: 2010-07-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:18:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Shelbyville
NearestCityTown: Findlay
County: Shelby
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent2: CAPSIZING
RedactedNarrative:
On 07-16-2010 at approximately 7: 20 p.m., I CPO was notified via radio by IL. State Police communications a watercraft in the Cove 5 area of Lake Shelbyville was capsized.  No more information was available.  I began to respond as well as CPO1.  CPOs launched a patrol boat and headed to the capsized boat location.  CPO1 operated the patrol boat and upon arrival, I observed the bow of a white watercraft,a Donzi sticking out of the water.  The rest of the watercraft was already submurged.  We approached another watercraft, a Sea Ray positioned next to the capsized watercraft.  (IL 5128 HE)

The subject claiming to be the operator boarded our patrol boat.  he said he was making a turn when the passenger told him to turn because he thought he seen something in the water.  When the boat turned it hit a wave throwing the operator and passenger overboard.  The boat then turned on its side and capsized.

Other boaters rescued the operator and passenger.  No injuries were reported at this time.

During the investigation at the scene, information was gained that the subject who said he was the operator was not the operator.  

The actual operator of the Donzi claimed to have injuries from the boat accident.  This boat accident is pending investigation.   

On 07-22-2010 the Donzi was removed from Lake Shelbyville by a salvage crew and taken to Findlay Marina.  The Donzi sustained severe damage causing the hull to separate from the top of the boat.

Charges against four people are pending.


BARDID: IL-2010-0064
Date: 2010-08-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Illinois River
NearestCityTown: Bath
County: Mason
WaterConditions: Choppy
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Congested Waters
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: SINKING
RedactedNarrative:
The swamping of this watercraft took place during what is known as the "Redneck Fishing Tournament".  During this tournament, watercraft run "heats", anywhere from 10 to 15 boats in a "heat" trying to catch Asian carp with landing nets in a narrow chute off of the Illinois river.  The watercraft during these heats operate very close to one another and even sometimes strike each other's watercraft.  The Operator of Unit One stated he was running in a "heat" during the tournament when he noticed the wakes from the watercraft in front of him start to become hazardous so he decided to maneuver towards the shoreline.  When he turned he hit a wake and the water came over his bow.  At this point he hit another wake causing more water to come over the bow and eventually causing his watercraft to sink.  All the occupants of the watercraft were picked up by other watercraft and taken to shore.  The Operator of Unit One stated his motor is a 2006 Yamaha 50 hp.  He purchased the watercraft and motor for $7,300.


BARDID: IL-2010-0065
Date: 2010-08-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:45:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Illinois River
NearestCityTown: Bath
County: Mason
WaterConditions: Choppy
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Congested Waters
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: SINKING
RedactedNarrative:
The swamping of this watercraft took place during what is known as the "Redneck Fishing Tournament".  During this tournament, watercraft run "heats", anywhere from 10 to 15 boats in a "heat" trying to catch Asian carp with landing nets in a narrow chute off of the Illinois river.  The watercraft during these heats operate very close to one another and even sometimes strike each other's watercraft.  During this incident the operator on unit 1 stated she was heading Northbound in the Bath chute with all the other watercraft.  The occupants of her watercraft were not "fishing" in the tournament but were filming the event for ESPN.  They were on the Westside of the chute with a cabin cruiser in front of them and a pontoon boat ahead and to the West of their location all going the same direction.  The next thing the operator of unit one knows is she strikes a large wake, from what she believes to be from the cabin cruiser, and water comes over the bow and into the watercraft.  She continues to strike more wakes from the watercraft ahead of her and causes her watercraft to completely submerged.  Some occupants of the watercraft put on lifejackets.  All the occupants were picked up from out of the water by another watercraft and taken to shore.  The operator of unit one was able to mark the location where her watercraft went down.
     The motor on this watercraft was a 2008 Evinrude 90 hp ETEC with a model number of E90DPLSCB purchased for $6,323.  The watercraft itself was purchased for $2,600.  This watercraft was located by myself and CPO  on 8/16/2010 by the use of side scan sonar.  The owner of the watercraft was able to have her watercraft recovered on 8/17/2010 with the help from divers from the Sangamon County  Dive Team.


BARDID: IL-2010-0067
Date: 2010-08-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:00:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Rend Lake
NearestCityTown: Benton
County: Franklin
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Restricted Vision
AccidentCause3: EXCESSIVE SPEED
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday, August 7, 2010, at approximately 10:00pm, the boat being operated, hit the breakwater rock wall near the dam at Rend Lake.  Operator and the three occupants had been boating since about 11:00am that morning.  They left the cove they had been anchored in, on the east side of the lake, just north of the spillway.  On their way back, they lost their way and ended up on the west side of the lake, north of the Dam Road.  Operator started heading back to the east parallel with the Dam Road.  He then struck the rock break wall, grounding the boat on the rip rap.  victim1 was in the bow of the boat, asleep, and was ejected from the boat, landing on the rip rap.  Operator had been standing at the time of impact and was thrown forward, hitting the left side of his head and face on the windshield.  occupant had been sitting in the seat behind the operators seat, facing the stern.  occupant2 had been sitting in the seat behind the front passengers seat, also facing the stern.  They received no injuries.  

After the crash, occupant contacted some friends to come and help them.  The first boat to arrive was operated.  He was able to call 911 and tell them where the crash was.  Two subjects were on the  boat and swam to shore to render aid.  At about this time, Operator left the scene in a boat.  Shortly after, EMS and Corps Rangers arrived.  victim1 had severe enough injuries that she was taken by helicopter to St. Louis University Hospital.  At about this time CPO arrived.  

CPO  spoke with Rangers and learned that Operator had left the scene.  Ranger  and a Franklin County deputy left to try and find Operator.  CPO  then spoke with occupants.   They told him the details of the crash, noted above.    

End of Initial Report.  Field Report  to follow.


BARDID: IL-2010-0069
Date: 2010-06-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Springfield
NearestCityTown: Springfield
County: Sangamon
WaterConditions: Very Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: SINKING
RedactedNarrative:
The vessel operator stated he was attempting to dock his boat when water began to come over the bow.  The amount of water continued to flow into the boat until it sank and all occupants had to abandon the boat and swim to shore.  There were no injuries reported and the operator did not strike an object to cause the incident.  There were no citations issued and ESDA was on scene and recovered the boat approximately 40 yards from the ramp.  The boat was not over capacity and the weather conditions appeared to have caused the incident.


BARDID: IL-2010-0070
Date: 2010-06-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:23:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Fox Lake
NearestCityTown: Fox Lake
County: Lake
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of the vessel stated that the wake boarder had fallen off the wakeboard and hit his forehead on the tip of the board causing a cut to his forehead.  The victim was transported to Condell Hospital by Lake Villa Fire Department.  No further action taken.


BARDID: IL-2010-0071
Date: 2010-06-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:18:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pistakee Lake
NearestCityTown: Johnsburg
County: McHenry
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
The vessel operator stated that he saw the shallow buoys but did not know that it was that shallow.  He drove up on the rock for Moon Island and could not get off.  The boat was removed by Minneolo Towing.


BARDID: IL-2010-0072
Date: 2010-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:08:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Grass Lake
NearestCityTown: Antioch
County: Lake
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
The vessel was heading south at 35 mph, boat engine started to sputter and boat began to lose power.  A pop sound was heard and the boat stopped running.  No fire was seen, just heavy white smoke.  Operator used fire extinguisher and sprayed over entire engine.  Unknown whether or not halon system was active.  Smoke extinguished and boat would not run.  Boat towned by operator with pwc.


BARDID: IL-2010-0073
Date: 2010-06-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:00:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Nippersink Lake
NearestCityTown: Fox Lake
County: Lake
WaterConditions: Very Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of the vessel stated that at approximately 0700 on 6/27/10, he was traveling s/b on Nippersink Lake going under the Route 12 bridge, when the strong current pushed his vessel into the concrete piling damaging the vessel.  He took photos of the damage and came into the Marine base to make a station report.  Reporting Officer did not observe the vessel for the operator took it home then came in to make the report.


BARDID: IL-2010-0074
Date: 2010-06-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:15:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Miltmore
NearestCityTown: Lake Villa
County: Lake
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Floating Object
AccidentEvent2: PERSON STRUCK BY VESSEL
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of the vessel was approaching a floating wooden raft.  A female swimmer was climbing out of the water onto the raft using the ladder attached to the side of the raft.  The wave runner operator had cut off his engine and coasted into the raft.  The vessel struck the raft injuring the female victim.  Operator was issued citations for OUI and careless operation.  No further details available


BARDID: IL-2010-0075
Date: 2010-06-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:31:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Nippersink Lake
NearestCityTown: Fox Lake
County: Lake
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: SHARP TURN
AccidentCause3: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent2: CAPSIZING
RedactedNarrative:
Reporting officer observed a jetski traveling at a relatively high speed run into and then over at an angle to, a white-water boat wake.  Upon impact with the boat wake, both the driver and passenger were thrown over the front left side of the vessel as the bow was thrown sharply to the right and down.  Both people flipped over, impacting the water hard.  The two female witnesses stated they saw the passenger strike the top part of the jet ski with her left lower leg as she was thrown off of it.  The victim does not remember.  As the portside bow came down hard, the vessel turned over.  The operator turned the jet ski right side up and held the victim above the chest deep water as we pulled up to them.  The victim was crying loudly.  The operator had been following his father's boat that produced the wake the operator's vessel hit.  The boat pulled up alongside the jet ski and took the victim aboard where she laid down on the front passenger seat.  Both the boat and jet ski followed us to the LCS marine base nearby to meet Fox Lake Rescue.  Rescue checked and treated the victim's left leg, which was showing contusions.  The victim could not put any wieght on her leg.  Her mother refused to allow her to be transported to Centegra Hospital for treatment.  Rescue recommended a leg x-ray.  The oeprator was checked for right foot pain but refused any further treatment.


BARDID: IL-2010-0076
Date: 2010-06-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:52:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Petite Lake
NearestCityTown: Lake Villa
County: Lake
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 crossed over vessel's 2 tow rope causing the boat tube that vessel 2 was pulling to collide with vessel.


BARDID: IL-2010-0077
Date: 2010-06-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:20:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Fox Lake
NearestCityTown: Fox Lake
County: Lake
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: SHARP TURN
AccidentCause3: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent2: PERSON STRUCK BY VESSEL
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 with three persons on board was Northbound on Fox Lake heading for another vessel (2) with two persons on board.  Vessel 2 was heading southbound.  Both vessels made left turns to avoid each other.  Vessel 2 in making a sharp left turn, ejected his passenger into the water.  Vessel 1 in making a sharp left turn saw a splash in the water but thought it was the wake of the pwc.  In fact, it was the victim and vessel 1 struck the victim in the head.  The persons aboard the pwc's flagged down a passign boat to assist in bringing the victim to shore.  The victim was transported to Condell Hospital by Fox Lake Fire and Rescue.


BARDID: IL-2010-0078
Date: 2010-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Fox River
NearestCityTown: Port Barrington
County: McHenry
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Both units were South Bound on the Fox River 1/2 mile north of Dawson Bridge.  Unit 2 was stopped when unit 1 struck the left rear of his boat.


BARDID: IL-2010-0080
Date: 2010-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:22:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Illinois River
NearestCityTown: Morris
County: Grundy
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Sharp Turn
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
RedactedNarrative:
Operator drove vessel 1 downstream towards construction site with two stationary barges working on the E.J. and E. Railroad Bridge.  Vessel 1 made a sharp turn and capsized.  Vessel 1 did not have cowling on and became swamped.  Operator tried to retrieve swamped vessel 1, but could not.  Operator swam to shore and vessel 1 was swept in the current downstream under the construction barge.


BARDID: IL-2010-0081
Date: 2010-08-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:15:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Illinois River
NearestCityTown: Morris
County: Grundy
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Sharp Turn
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
On 8-10-10 at approximately 12:40 PM, I was notified by ISP of a personal injury boat accident that had occured on the Illinois River near Morris, IL and the injured persons were enroute to Morris Hospital.  I arrived at Morris Hospital at approximately 1:15 PM and spoke with the driver of the watercraft.  

The operator advised me that he, his wife, and their three grandchildren were on the boat. He stated he was letting one of his grandchildren (age 6) have his hand on top of his own while on the tiller steer.  the grandchild pulled the tiller steer toward him (for unknown reasons), which caused the watercraft to bank hard to the starboard side, ejecting two people (age 55) and (age 4) on the port side.  the 55-year old was struck by the propeller causing a series of lacerations on her right arm and the four-year old hit a portion of the watercraft causing minor scratches and bruises to her face and a small cut on the back of her head.

the operator was able to pull both subjects into the boat and called 911 after returning to the Stratton Park boat launch.  Morris EMS transported both victims.

At the time of my departure from the hospital the 55-year old was in surgery.  Enforcement action pending investigation.


BARDID: IL-2010-0082
Date: 2010-08-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:45:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Kaskaskia River
NearestCityTown: New Athens
County: St. Clair
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: EXCESSIVE SPEED
AccidentCause3: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On August 14, 2010, operator was recreational cruising on the Kaskaskia river just south of New Athens, Illinois. the operator was operatering his 18' 2004 G3 aluminum Jon boat with a 75 HP Mercury outboard motor. the operator was occupied in the watercraft by three others. the operator was on the west bank of the Kaskaskia river heading in a northerly direction st full throttle when he encounter several other watercraft. A large speed boat was doing donuts in the center on the river that was causing large wakes. the operator hit the first wakes at half throttle and loss control of the 75 HP Mercury motors tiller. the watercraft made a sharp turn to the left turn towards the west bank and struck several trees that were in the water. All occupants of the watercraft were ejected but one. Two passengers received minor injuries that required them to be transported to St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Belleville, Illinois. thhe opeartor was later given a field sobriety test which he failed. he was arrested and charged with operating a watercraft under the influence. he was transported to the New Athens Police Department to undergo a Breathalyzer test. he refused the Breathalyzer test. he posted bond and was released. his G3 Jon boat received damaged on the bow starboard side. Several large dents were left in the watercraft where it initially made contact with a tree and then bounce off it again. his stainless steel propeller was also bent. Damage was estimated at $1000.00.


BARDID: IL-2010-0086
Date: 2010-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:20:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Michigan
NearestCityTown: Chicago
County: Cook
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentCause3: Restricted Vision
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On July 11, 2010 the sailboat Excalibur struck Twisted Lizard.  The crash occured a half mile north of the Deaver Intake Crib.  Excalibur was on a port tack and asked his observer if there was anyone around.  The observer did not see Twisted Lizard who was on a Starboard tack.  The two sail boats collided causing significant damage to Twisted Lizard.  The bow of Excalibur struck Twisted Lizard mid ship causing  damage nearly to the waterline.  the operator of Twisted Lizard was bruised on his right arm, but no one was seriously injured.  Both boats were docked at Montorse Harbor where reports were taken by the Illinois Conservation Police and the United States Coast Guard.


BARDID: IL-2010-0088
Date: 2010-07-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:02:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Illinois River
NearestCityTown: Morris
County: Grundy
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Failure to vent
AccidentCause2: IGNITION OF SPILLED FUEL OR VAPOR
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 1 was traveling west at idle speed and stalled.  While drifting for approximately ten minutes, vessel 1 operator made multiple attempts to start the watercraft with no success.  The passenger of vessel 1 removed the engine cover and the operator attempted to start the watercraft.  Vessel 1 engine compartment exploded into flames burning it to the water line.


BARDID: IL-2010-0090
Date: 2010-08-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:30:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sangamon River
NearestCityTown: Oakford
County: Menard
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentCause2: SHARP TURN
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
AccidentEvent3: SINKING
RedactedNarrative:
On 08/02/2010, at approximately 9:30 a.m. operator was operating his watercraft east upstream on the Sangamon River.  At a location approximately 2 miles upstream from the route 97 bridge, operator turned his watercraft right or south in order to fish near a brush pile that was located along the south shore of the Sangamon River( see goggle map).  As he was completing his turn the current along with momentum of the watercraft pushed the front (bow) section of the watercraft onto a log.  When this happened the watercrafts bow section became raised out of the water and the stern section was dropped below the water level allowing water to enter the rear of the watercraft.  The strong current then pushed the watercraft under the brush pile.  This sank the watercraft.  Both subjects who were wearing life jackets at the time of the accident were rescued by another boater.  The only damage to the watercraft was the motor.  The motor was filled with sand and mud and was locked up.  I addition the following items were lost.
(2) 20 pound anchors
(1) Paddle
(4) Fishing poles 
 (1) Tackle box
(1) Tool box
(1) Marine Battery
(1) Depth Finder
(2) Umbrellas
(1) Cast net


BARDID: IL-2010-0091
Date: 2010-05-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Illinois River
NearestCityTown: Chillicothe
County: Marshall
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person Departed Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: strikes propeller
RedactedNarrative:
While bass fishing a tournament fisherman became grounded. He exited the vessel in an attempt to try to push it from the rear.  Upon stepping to the rear he stepped into the hole his motor had made.  He slipped into it and severly lacerated his right leg above the knee.  He called 911 and Chillicothe Fire and Rescue responded.  He was transported to St. Francis hospital were he was admitted.


BARDID: IL-2010-0093
Date: 2010-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:20:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Calumet Sag Channel
NearestCityTown: Blue Island
County: Cook
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentCause2: Restricted Vision
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Both Eastbound, Vessel #1 (2 persons on board) struck Vessel #2 (2 persons on board) East of the Ashland Ave bridge on the Cal-Sag channel. The vessels were following each other, at night, after performing maintenance on Vessel #2. Vessel #2 came to a stop in the channel and Vessel #1 struck the stopped Vessel in the stern. the victim, seated in the bow seat, was ejected from Vessel #2 and subsequently died. The operator of Vessel#1 stated he jumped into the water and attempted to rescue the victim, adding he had ahold of victim three times before he was kicked in the stomach and lost his final hold with victim in the rescue attempt. victim body was located and recovered approximately 2.5 hours later by responding rescue personnel.

The operator of Vessel#1 stated he was following in Vessel#2's wake and was having difficulty keep up. The operator of Vessel#1 stated as he crossed
under the Ashland Ave bridge he saw the white stern light of Vessel#2 approaching fast, cut his engine, and attempted to avoid Vessel#2 by turning left. The operator of Vessel#2 stated the victim was holding a spotlight in the bow seat and their vessel was struck approximately "10 seconds" after coming off plane for a log floating in the channel. The operator of Vessel#1 estimated the time as a minute before collision.

The collision caused the passenger of Vessel#1 to strike the winshield of the same vessel causing injury to her head and left shoulder. The operator of
Vessel#1 also recieved injury when he jumped overboard in his rescue attempt of the victim, he stated he struck his shin on his stern light mast, breaking it.

Damage to Vessel#1 was limited to the front starboard quarter with the most notable being a gash in the aluminum hull in excess of 24 inches. Damage to Vessel#2 was limited to the stern at the transom, outboard motor, and stern port quarter. Blue colored transfer was noted from Vessel#2 onto Vessel#1 in the damaged area. The outboard motor of Vessel#2 appeared to have been pushed up and inward distorting both the metal engine mounts and cracking the fiberglass transom. The outboard motor itself appeared to be damaged beyond an operational state and the engine cowling was missing. Diver's reported to have seen the cowling near the location of the body, but did not recover it.

the family was notified by CPO on 06/20/2010 at approximately 8:15 AM.

Cook County Medical Examiner indicates cause of death as "Drowning, Accidental" (case# 321June10).


BARDID: IL-2010-0094
Date: 2010-06-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:24:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Michigan
NearestCityTown: Chicago
County: Cook
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
AccidentEvent3: SINKING
RedactedNarrative:
       On 06-24-2010 at approximately 4:20 PM, Chicago Police Marine Unit received a call of a boat on fire, Lake Michigan at coordinates 41 45.88 N and 087 32.45 W . In the area of 7900 South on Lake Michigan. 
       Chicago Marine Unit boats M-1, M-2 and Chicago Fire Boat  #688 arrived on the scene to find the boat fully involved in fire. 
The three persons on board the boat jumped overboard to escape the flames and were rescued by a pleasure boat named (Pacman).
       The Marine Unit and the Fire Department boat extinguished the fire. The boat was burned down to the hull. M-2 towed the boat to Jackson Park Harbor Pump Out Dock, where the boat sank. Bouy and oil barriers were placed around where the boat sunk , and the owner of the boat was transported to University Of Chicago Hospital by Chicago Fire Department  Ambulance # 38. the owner was treated for  smoke Inhalation and the other two victims refused Medical treatment.
        On 06-25-2010, Boat US, a tow service, was able to raise the sunk boat and towed that boat to Crowley Yacht Yard , and put in dry dock. Crowley's is located at the Calumet River at 95th Street, Chicago. 
         On 07-02-2010, at 11:45 AM, I,CPO arrived at Crowley's and observed the owner boat . I immediately put evidence tape around the boat with yellow tags. I called the Illinois State Fire Marshal's Office and requested assistance. At 2:00PM, Investigator arrived at the scene and I advised him what had happened. 
          I called the owner by phone for verbal consent to  board his boat. While I had the owner on the phone, I asked him a series of questions relating to the operation of the boat. the owner said the engine was running in gear when he observed white smoke coming from the cabin area. the owner said that the only work done recently was a Stereo System was installed by Best Buy Geek Squad, Lansing Illinois. Employees from that company came to his boat on three separate occasions to install the system, each time a different employee tried the installation. the owner said he did not know if marine type wiring was utilized in the instillation. Any mechanical / electrical work done two years earlier was done by Marine Services Corp. 
           I asked the owner if he had tried to fight the fire and the owner said yes. I was unable to find any used fire extinguishers on the boat.
           The State Fire Marshall and I traced exposed wiring from the stereo system back to the batteries at the stern of the boat, but were unable to locate any fuse. The fire might have started from the stereo system, but that cannot be positively determined. 
           The  Progressive Insurance Agent, have advised this officer that the official cause of the fire is undetermined. The Progressive Insurance Company sent a letter to the owner indicating that their investigation of the boat fire of June 24th,2010 indicates that another party is responsible for some or all of the damages. (See Supplemental Report).


BARDID: IL-2010-0095
Date: 2010-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 02:00:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Kankakee River
NearestCityTown: Wilmington
County: Will
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/4/10 at approximately 3:00 PM, I (CPO) was approached by one person at the Des Plaines State Fish and Wildlife Area's boat ramp about a boat accident that occured between the boat he was on and a Personal Watercraft.  I approached the boat he was on and talked to the driver/owner of the boat, Operator2.  Operator2 advised me he and subject were cruising downstream on his red 1989 22 ft. Baha on the Kankakee River just upstream of the County Line Bridge, when a PWC was crossing the river and hit the port side of his boat.  I looked at the port side of his watercraft and could see a hole just above the waterline.  The approximate size of the hole was 1" x 6".  Operator2 said they checked to see if the occupants of the PWC were injured, then followed them to their house.  Operator2 also stated he did not see the PWC until the last second and turned hard to the starboard side.  I asked Operator2 and subject if they sustained any injuries, and they said no.

I then followed Operator2 and subject back to the residence of the occupants of the PWC.  I spoke with the driver of the PWC, and his father.  operator1 advised me he was crossing the river coming around the last island before the County Line bridge and did not see the ski boat until he had almost hit it.  At that time he turned hard to the port side and struck the ski boat with the bow of the PWC, just slightly on the starboard side.  All three occupants were ejected from the PWC on the port side near the transom.  I asked if anyone on the PWC was injured, and they said no.

At that time CPO  arrived at the residence and took information from operator1 and the other two occupants of the PWC.  I went back to the DPSFWA boat launch and asked Operator2 and subject to fill out a Voluntary Statement Form.  I then took pictures of Operator2's watercraft and gave him his copy of the Boat Accident Report.

At approximately 5:00 PM I returned to the residence of the PWC and took pictures of it.  It had slight scratches with red paint transfer on the bows rubber bumber.  I advised operator1 and his father that I would be in contact with them after I completed my investigation and gave operator1 his copy of the Boat Accident Report.

After reviewing the evidence it is in my opinion that operato1 is at fault in this incident.  The interviews and the location of damages to both vessels show that operator1 should have given way to the vessel on his right.  Further, with the amount of traffic on the river, greater attention should have been paid to the direction that he was traveling.  

On 7/8/10 I again met with operator1 and his father and advised them of my findings and wrote operator1 written warning I323585 for ILCS 625, 45, 45/5-13 (Failure to grant right of way when crossing another vessel).


BARDID: IL-2010-0097
Date: 2010-08-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:50:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Kankakee River
NearestCityTown: Wilmington
County: Will
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel 1 (PWC) claimed he was cruising upstream (east) at a speed of approximately 25 mph.  Vessel 1 operator advised he looked to his side and his attention was diverted by a pontoon boat near the shoreline.  Upon again looking in front of him, he observed Vessel 2 just before point of impact.  

Vessel 2 operator stated he was in the process of bringing his boat up on plane at a speed less than 10 mph.  He observed vessel 1 approaching and made a sharp turn upstream in an attempt to avoid a collision.  

Witnesses at the DPCA boat ramp stated Vessel 2, although not on plane, made a sharp cut in front of Vessel 1 and believed Vessel 2 operator to be at fault. 

Upon again questioning Vessel 2 operator on the sharp turn, he again advised he made the manuever in an attempt to avoid a collision.  Witness and operator statements lead me to find the operator at fault to be undetermined.  No enforcement action was taken on either vessel operator.


BARDID: IL-2010-0098
Date: 2010-07-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:31:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Mississippi River
NearestCityTown: East Moline
County: Rock Island
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On SAT 07/17/10 at approximately 9:30PM, Rock Island County Sheriff's Office requested assistance from IDNR Conservation Police for a fight on Kay Island.  I responded to Empire Park Boat Ramp in East Moline and launched my issued jon boat.  While launching I was also informed by ISP D7 Communications of a capsized watercraft in the same area.  A Rock Island County Deputy and I went to the area of Kay Island, but there were no watercrafts or persons on the island.  East Moline Fire Dept and Hampton Fire Dept located the capsized vessel.  3 of 4 passengers were rescued and transported to the Empire Park Boat Ramp.  A female passenger from the capsized boat swam to shore and was located by ISP Trooper on Campbell's Island.  She was also returned to Empire Park Boat Ramp.  It was determined the fight had occurred on the watercraft which had capsized.    

I interviewed all persons aboard and the following occurred.  The two subjects had a physical altercation on Kay Island.  Three people attempted to leave the island but the physical altercation continued. One person tried to get into the boat and the fighting lead to the capsizing of the watercraft with all 4 passengers forced into the water.  subject1 put on a PFD and swam to Campbell's Island. The other three were rescued from the water by a passerby and later released to fire department officials.  Operator drank less than 6 Coors Light beers and had 1 shot of Bicardi Rum prior to eating 3 hotdogs at approximately 5:30PM.  At 10:43PM the operator completed the Boating Field Sobriety Tests, in which there were no signs of intoxication.    

The fourth occupant was highly intoxicated and sustained a laceration to his forehead.  It was unknown if this occurred from the altercation or from the boat capsizing.  While being evaluated by EMS, this occupant had to be restrained by EMS personnel.  He was then transported by ambulance to Illini hospital for treatment where he received 6 stitches to his forehead.  

The operator stated he did not wish to press charges against the fourth occupant for battery.  No other injuries were reported at the time of the accident.
  
No further information at this time.


BARDID: IL-2010-0099
Date: 2010-10-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:58:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mattoon
NearestCityTown: Neoga
County: Cumberland
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentCause2: Restricted Vision
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: PERSON STRUCK BY VESSEL
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday, October 9, 2010 at approximately 10:00am, Conservation Police Officers were called to Lake Mattoon for a boat accident with injuries.  At approximately 10:38am, we arrived.  All of the victims were taken to Sarah Busch Lincoln Hospital prior to our arrival.  Both boats were already at the marina.  The green Lowe (V #1) was at the ramp and the white Lowe (V #2) was tied up to the dock.  CPO took written statements from two witnesses while I began processing the boats.  I took photographs of both boats while still in the water prior to moving the boats.  CPO and I were assisted by the Neoga Ambulance and Fire personal with removal of the boats.  Both boats were pulled onto their trailers using the jack.  I took more photographs and interviewed another witness.  

From witness' statements, ambulance personel injury assessments, and preliminary assessment of the boats, V #2 collided with V #1 near the east shoreline of the lake.  V#2 was traveling at a hight rate of speed, while V#1 was moving very slow, almost at a stand still.  V #2 struck the helm of V #1, pushing V #1 down, causing V #2 to ramp up and slide sideways over V #1.  V #2 struck the operator of V #1 in the head then shoved him over to the passenger location. Initially, the operator of V #1 was to be airlifted to the hospital but was transported by ambulance.  The two other seated in the back of the V#1 were transported to the hospital by ambulance.  The two seated near the front of V#1 were taken to the hospital by a family member.  All passengers of V#1 were treated and released, while the operator was pronounced dead at the hospital.

The operator of V#2 and the passenger near the front of the vessel, were ejected.  The third passenger was thrown to the floor, who then drove the boat closer to the ejected passengers and threw them a lifeline.  Both V#1 and V#2 were assisted by other boat operators.  V#1 was towed to shore and V#2 was driven to shore.  The two ejected from the boat were transported to the hospital by ambulance, treated and released.  Further assesment of the vessels along with interviews of the witnesses and vessel occupants will be documented in a supplemental report.  END OF REPORT.


BARDID: IL-2010-0101
Date: 2010-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:20:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Clinton Lake
NearestCityTown: DeWitt
County: De Witt
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: person strikes propeller
RedactedNarrative:
Victim entered water to retrieve item that had been dropped by small child. Victim was attempting to reenter craft by ascending ladder on starboard stern portion of craft. A large wake from a passing craft struck victim and threw him into propeller, causing two lacerations to victim's left knee (20 stitches). Victim was transported to Memorial Hospital in Springfield, IL by wife. Victim received twenty stitches and was released.


BARDID: IL-2010-0103
Date: 2010-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Otter Lake
NearestCityTown: Girard
County: Macoupin
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
On 07/25/10 at approximately 5:30 P.M., I CPO was informed of a personal injury boating accident on Otter Lake. I arrived on scene approximately 30 minutes later. I spoke with a (passenger) and operator of the boat. Both subjects informed me that their friend, victim had just left by ambulance enroute to Memorial hospital in Springfield.
     I spoke with Operator. He informed me that he was operating the boat pulling a skier when the skier fell off of his skies. victim then let down on the throttle. When he let down on the throttle he observed that victim was standing up and then fell over the bow of the boat. victim immediately shut the motor off on the boat and looked for victim. They saw victim in the water and occupant jumped in after him helping him in the boat. I had both subjects fill out written statements. ( see attached statements )They observed that victim had bruising to his rib cage and was bleeding from some cuts on his left leg located on his upper thigh and above his knee in the area of his calf. ( see attached photo ) They immediately headed for shore and called victim's mom. They started to head for the hospital when they met victim's mom on the road with an ambulance en-route. 
     I asked Operator where the boat was located at. He informed me that it was tied up at a lake lot on Otter Lake. I informed Operator to take me to the boat so that I could conduct an inspection on it. Operator took me to the location of the boat involved in the accident. I observed that there was several beer cans and bottles of beer in the boat, along with some blood on the bow of the boat. ( see attached pictures ) I asked Operator if anyone on the boat was 21 or older. He informed me that no-one on the boat was of age to be drinking. 
     Sgt.  arrived on scene to assist with the investigation. Sgt.  informed me that while I conducted the inspection on the boat he would check Operator out for a possible O.U.I. I went back to conducting an inspection on the boat for damage and safety equipment. I found no safety violations or damage to the boat. 
     Sgt.  advised me that he ran Operator through field sobriety, but did not have enough probable cause to arrest him for O.U.I. He then had Operator blow into an RBT IV, ( portable breath machine ) which he registered a .127 at 6:36 P.M. ( see attached print out )  A Macoupin County Deputy then had occupant blow into a PBT which he registered a .069 and showed me the reading on the machine. I informed both subjects that they would be issued citations for underage drinking and that Operator would be receiving a citation for Careless operation of a motorboat. Both subjects have a must appear in Macoupin County Court on 08/18/10 at 9:00 A.M. I read miranda to occupant and Operator both subjects informed me that they had been drinking since about 1:00 P.M. along with victim and someone else. 
     On 08/11/10 at approximately 8:00 P.M., I CPO spoke with the victim at his residence with his parents present. victim informed me that he was moving from one place to another in the bow of the boat when the skier fell off of his skies causing Operator to let off of the throttle. victim then lost his balance falling over the bow of the boat. He felt the boat hit him in the side, but did not know that he was cut until he was back in the boat. They then rushed back to the boat dock and met his mother and ambulance on the roadway. I asked the parents if they knew that there son had been drinking. They informed me that they knew that and were not happy with him about it. I explained the Juvenile process to them and that I would be refering the matter to the state's attorney's office. 
     I spo...


BARDID: IL-2010-0104
Date: 2010-09-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Carlyle Lake
NearestCityTown: Keyesport
County: Fayette
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 09/05/10 at approximately 8:45 A.M., I CPO was informed of a capsized boat on the West side of Patoka Island on Carlyle Lake by some duck hunters. I rode out to the location of the watercraft to conduct an investigation on it. I observed articles floating along the bank of the island approximately 50 yards from the capsized boat. I approached the aritcles and observed victim lying face down in the water along the shore line. It appeared that he had been there for some time. EMS and the Fayette County Coroner's office were notified. I awaited there arrival and turned victim over to the Coroner's office. I took possession of the boat for conducting an investigation on the accident. Autopsy and complete accident investigation is pending.


BARDID: IL-2010-0105
Date: 2010-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:54:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Lou Yaeger
NearestCityTown: Litchfield
County: Montgomery
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentCause3: DRUG USE
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: PERSON STRUCK BY VESSEL
AccidentEvent3: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
This report reflects the fatal boat accident involving a swimmer that occurred on Litchfield Lake Lou Yaeger.  Operator1 was experiencing difficulties with his throttle on his boat when he ran into a anchored boat bouncing off of it and into another vessel and finally running into two females located in front of that boat. One female subject received extensive injuries to her abdominal area causing her death. The other female subject recieved a small cut on her lower back from what I believe to be some part of the starboard part of the boat, possibly the ladder.


BARDID: IL-2010-0106
Date: 2010-09-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:58:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Fox Lake
NearestCityTown: Fox Lake
County: Lake
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: EXCESSIVE SPEED
AccidentCause3: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
PropertyDamageDescription: Damage to several items of outdoor decoration and patio stairs to a private residence.
RedactedNarrative:
PWC went through the No Wake Area at Nippersink and Fox Lakes.  Regional Officer activated emergency lights and attempted to stop vehicle.  Operator fled and ran the wave runner up on the shore and into a house on the south end of Fox Lake and then fled on foot.  Offender (Operator) caught behind house in bushes.  PWC towed by Mineola Marine to Mineola Marine.


BARDID: IL-2010-0108
Date: 2010-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Mississippi River
NearestCityTown: Portage De Sioux
County: Jersey
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Restricted Vision
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
On Friday, May 28, at approximately 7:00 p.m., Vessel one grounded on a sand bar on the Mississippi River at  river mile 209.   At approximately 9:00 p.m., Sgt. was contacted by Illinois State Police of a vessel on the Mississippi River that was grounded and taking on water near Portage De Sioux, Missouri. Sgt. and I, CPO, responded and found the vessel grounded on a sand bar at river mile 209 on the Mississippi River.  Three occupants were abourd the vessel who had sustained no injuries.  Operator was unfamiliar with the Mississippi River making him unaware of the sandbar in which he grounded the vessel.  The lower unit of the motor sustained extensive damage.  The resulting damages to the boat will be in excess of $2000.  We were unable to remove the vessel from the sand bar at whick time we transported operator as well as the other two occupants to the Alton Marina.


BARDID: IL-2010-0109
Date: 2010-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Mississippi River
NearestCityTown: Louisana, MO
County: Pike
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: PERSON STRUCK BY VESSEL
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 2 was beached on sandbar. Vessel 1 struck the port stern of Vessel 2. Vessel 1 went airbourne striking a passenger in the back of the neck/head. Vessel 1 came to rest on top of the passenger and inside of Vessel 2.


BARDID: IL-2010-0110
Date: 2010-09-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Mississippi River
NearestCityTown: Quincy
County: Adams
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
On 09/10/10 the operator of unit #1, Operator1 went fishing on the Mississippi River Pool #21.  Operator1's family became concerned after Operator1 did not return home in the afternoon  on 09/10/10.  At about 8:00 PM Operator1's family called the Quincy Police Department  and informed them that Operator1 had not returned home from fishing.  

I was contacted by the Illinois State Police Dispatch at approximately 10:00 PM.  I responded to the scene.  The search for Operator1 was called off until the morning of 09/11/10.  On 09/11/10 the search resumed and Operator1's water craft was located floating on the north side of lock and dam #21, without Operator1.   The boat was towed and seized for inspection.  Search and rescue operations went on through the day of 09/11/10 until called of by the Adams County Emergency Director and Operator1's family.  Aquatech owner and boat mechanic inspected the boat at my request.  At approximately 12:05 PM on 09/11/10 Mechanic called my cellular phone.  

Mechanic stated that when Operator1 brought the boat into his shop on 09/08/10 the motor had approximately (9) nine hours of use on it.  On 09/11/10 Mechanic noticed that the motor had (15) fifteen hours (21) twenty one minutes and (28) twenty eight seconds of use on it.  Mechanic further stated that in the last four hours of the motors use Operator1 attempted to start the motor while in gear (22) twenty two times.  Operator1 also in the (15) fifteen hours of use on the motor attempted to start the motor with the throttle engaged past idle (11) eleven times.  Mechanic also had the information of the last (2) two minutes of run time on the motor which showed the motor ran at 2400-2800-RPM's until it died.  Which showed the motor was turned off or ran out of fuel.  

I told Mechanic that an empty fuel tank was recovered from Operator1's boat.  I asked Mechanic what that information meant.  Mechanic stated that the motor that Operator1 possessed had to be started with the gear in neutral and the throttle closed.  Mechanic further stated that if Operator1 would have started the motor by opening the throttle and pulling the start cord the motor would start, however the motor would only run at idle power / speed.  Mechanic stated Operator1 would have to shut the motor off, close the throttle, pull the start cord to start the motor, put the motor in gear to get full power.  Mechanic stated that Operator1 was attempting to start the motor improperly.  

Mechanic further stated that the error messages are common due to the fact that the old pull start motors had to be started with the throttle open a little to give the motor gas to start.  Mechanic stated middle aged or older individuals that have had pull start motors will still attempt to start their boats in this manner even though its not needed.  Upon speaking with Operator1's wife, I learned that  Operator1 was unexperienced with his new motor and could have contributed to the accident.

On 09/12/10 Operator1 was located deceased floating without a PFD approximately 500 yards  downriver / south of lock and dam #21.  Operator1's body was recovered and transported to Springfield for an autopsy.  On 09/15/10 I spoke with the Adams County Coroner about Operator1's death.  The coroner informed me that Operator1 possessed water in his stomach and sinus cavities which was a finding consistant with drowning.


BARDID: IL-2010-0111
Date: 2010-09-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:15:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Rend Lake
NearestCityTown: Sesser
County: Franklin
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Submerged Object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
RedactedNarrative:
On September 17, 2010, at approximately 1100hrs. I, Conservation Police Officer was contacted via telephone by Sergeant.  Sgt.  advised me that he had been called by CPO and told of a boat accident which had occured on Rend Lake on Thursday, Septeber 16.  
I phoned Rend Lake Corps of Engineer Ranger who had been on the scene with the boat accident in question.  The ranger told me that he had completed an accident report and he would have the report faxed to our region headquarters.  
I obtained the faxed copy of the accident information from the office to complete the boat accident.  It should be noted that I was on my regular scheduled days off when this accident took place.  
I reviewed the report from the Corps of Engineers.  I found that a boat operator was cruising on Rend Lake with four other occupants in his 15 foot fiberglass "Mach 1" Cajun bass boat. Operator  indicated to the Rangers that he was in appoximately 10 ft. of water and struck a submerged object.  No one on the boat was injured when the boat hit, however the transom and hull were compromised causing the boat to partially fill with water and began to sink.  According to the Ranger report the boat was recovered and operator  trailered the boat home. 
 I phoned operator  who told me he thought the boat damage was over two thousand dollars.  Operator  told me no person on his boat was injured and I obtained the information for the report.  The accident was to have taken place 100 yards north of the South Sandusky Boat Launch.  
From the Corps report and speaking with operator, it appears that operator inattention to water depth was the contributing factor of the accident.


BARDID: IL-2010-0112
Date: 2010-07-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:30:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Gillespie
NearestCityTown: Gillespie
County: Macoupin
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Failure to vent
AccidentCause2: IGNITION OF SPILLED FUEL OR VAPOR
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
On July 18th, 2010, at approximately 10:00 a.m., I, CPO, arrived at Lake Gillespie after receiving a report of a possible boat accident.  When I arrived, the Gillespie fire department was on scene as well as Lt. from the Gillespie Police Department.  Lt stated that the 20' Ebbtide boat had caught fire resulting in an injury of an occupant.  occupant was transported to St. Francis hospital in Lithchfield for burns he had sustained from the boat catching fire.  At approximately, 12:45 p.m., I spoke with the operator of the boat as well as the owner.  operator stated that he and occupant were attempting to start the boat with it still on the boat trailer at Lake Gillespie boat ramp.  operator had removed the spark arrestor in an attempt to start the motor.  The boat began to take on water but the bilge pump was not working.  occupant wired the bilge pump directly to an uncovered battery when a spark was created as operator was simaltaneously attempting to start the motor.  Fire was emitted from the carburator and the engine compartment caught fire.  operator exited the boat off of the bow without sustaining injury.  occupant exited the boat off of the stern into the water after sustaining burns to his left forearm, right shoulder and hand as well as his right knee and left and right ankle.  operator attempted to extinguish the fire but was not successful.  The boat became fully engulfed by fire and operator pushed the boat off of the trailer into the lake.
  At approximately, 1:53 p.m.,  occupant stated that that he sustained first and second degree burns over ten percent of his body and was treated and released from St. Francis hospital in Lithchfield, Illinois.  occupant stated that he was working on the bilge pump when the motor backfired resulting in his injuries and subsequently destroying the 1986 Ebbtide fiberglass boat.


BARDID: IL-2010-0113
Date: 2010-08-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:55:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Illinois River
NearestCityTown: Grafton
County: Jersey
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of jet ski #1 stated they were going up the Illinois River on the Jersey County side.  He hit an unseen wake that come from the other side of the river. (Calhoun Side).  They jumped the wake. When the jet ski came down, she felt a sharp pain in her back from hitting the seat and exclaimed oh my back.  The jet ski overturned, and the operator and passenger fell off. victim's back was hurt and they couldn't get her back on the jet ski.


BARDID: IL-2010-0114
Date: 2010-07-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Fox Lake
NearestCityTown: Antioch
County: Lake
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: EQUIPMENT FAILURE
AccidentCause3: SHARP TURN
EquipmentFailure: UNKNOWN
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: SINKING
RedactedNarrative:
This report was sent to IDNR, Office of Law Enforcement, by Lake County Sheriff's Office.  The only information on report is contained in diagram on BARD Form.  The Bard form is included in Attachments section.

Vessel Sank in Fox Lake approximately 1/2 mile from shore.


BARDID: IL-2010-0115
Date: 2010-08-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:47:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Grass Lake
NearestCityTown: Antioch
County: Lake
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Inadequate Onboard Navigation Lights
AccidentCause2: Restricted Vision
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Unit #1 was lost and tried to find their way with a bright spot light.  By doing this, unit #1 lighted the occupants of unit #2 with bright search lights, which caused unit #2 to lose vision.  Occupants of unit #2 yelled at unit #1 to stop with the bright white light.  Unit #1 hit unit #2. Driver of unit #2 cut his finger on broken glass.  Unit #2 Operator refused medical aid.


BARDID: IL-2010-0117
Date: 2010-06-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:15:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Michigan
NearestCityTown: Chicago, IL
County: Cook
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentCause2: Restricted Vision
AccidentCause3: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On July 2, 2010 at approximately 1:05 p.m. I, Conservation Police Officer, contacted Dr. by phone concerning a boat accident involving his vessel June 18, 2010 in Burnham Harbor, "D" dock, slip #34, 1559 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL.  He indicated his boat had been involved in an accident while moored to his slip at "D" dock.  He and his wife were on board when their neighbor, occupying slip #33, attempted leaving. DR informed me his vessel had already been transported to Seneca, IL for repair.  He stated estimated costs of repairs were $30, 000.  I then by phone contacted Operator1, driver of the watercraft referred to hereafter as vessel #1, and arranged to meet at the slip in Burnham Harbor on Tuesday, July 20th, where Operator1 explained the circumstances regarding the collision.  On Thursday, June 10, 2010, at approximately 9:15 p.m. at Burnham Harbor Marina, Chicago, vessel #1, operated by Operator1, attempting to leave its slip at D #33, struck vessel #2 moored to slip at D #34.  

According to Operator1''s account of the incident I determined, due to high winds and low visibility, Operator1, operator of vessel #1, while attempting to navigate forward out of slip #33, and into the channel, lost control when the boat, overtaken by the elements, crossed the channel-space too rapidly, placing the boat in jeopardy of colliding with vessels on the other side; Operator1 attempted to avoid collision across the channel by quickly shifting to reverse engines, however, the continued force of the winds caused his boat to collided with vessel #2 upon his too rapid reverse of direction, and failure to appreciate the alternative jeopardy due to low visibility; and, unable to make critical correction in time, Operator1''s boat collided with vessel #2 resulting in damages to the diving platform and associate assembly at an estimated cost of $29, 076.58 to repair (attached).  No other damage was sustained by vessel #1, nor were there injuries to any occupants or passengers of either vessel.  Subsequent communication with owner2 by phone, and owner2's wife on July 21st at the slip (upon the boat''s return), both present aboard their boat the night of the incident, enabled me to confirm no other injury, suspicion of impairment on the part of Operator1, nor other circumstances were witnessed or suspected.

operator of vessel #1, due to careless or heedless disregard for hazzards to navigation from a combination of unfavorable conditions, was issued citation #475459N for violation of Chapter 625 ILCS 45 45/5-1: "No person shall operate any watercraft in a careless or heedless manner as to endanger any person or property, or at a rate of speed greater than will permit...the exercise of reasonable care to bring the watercraft to a stop......"

operator1 is to appear at Cook county Circuit Court, at 50 West Washington, Room 408, on Novemeber 8th, 2010, at 9 a.m.


BARDID: IL-2010-0118
Date: 2010-07-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:40:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Mississippi River
NearestCityTown: Grafton
County: Calhoun
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: PERSON STRUCK BY VESSEL
RedactedNarrative:
subject's houseboat was anchored on sandbar at Enterprise Island.  Another watercraft was coming towards the sandbar on the starboard side of subject''s houseboat. The river current forced the watercraftt into starboard side of the houseboat. The watercraft struck subject''s houseboat two to three times. Victim  was in the water and got between the two boats. She lunged for the ladder but was struck by the watercraft three times, causing severe bruising/swelling of right arm/elbow, severe bruising on right thigh, and inside left foot.  The watercraft backed out and left the scene. Only information available is a 38'' Wellcraft cruiser, reddish in color with a white transom. The name on stern is Guilty Pleasures. United States Coast Guard check comes up empty. I checked with several marinas in the area. 
Missouri Water Patrol handled day of accident. They turned the investigation over to us approximately two weeks later for investigation.  
  
Investigation continues.


BARDID: IL-2010-0120
Date: 2010-07-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:34:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Valley Lo Country Club Lake
NearestCityTown: Glenview
County: Cook
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: DRUG USE
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On Monday, July 19, 2010 at approximately 1:34 AM, the victim and 5 friends  went to Valley Lo Country Club and took 2 canoes and 1 paddle boat for a ride in the adjoining lake.  The 6 were trespassing and using boats that were not theirs, nor did they have permission to take them.  the victim was seated in the paddle boat with one subject, subject2 was in a canoe with subject3, the second canoe was occupied by subjects 4 and 5.  The party of 6 were positioned near the middle of the lake talking and drinking Miller Genuine Draft.  They remained in this area until they were spotted by a local resident walking his dog near the south-eastern portion of the lake.  Four people all paddled towards shore and exited the boats to avoid getting in trouble by local law enforcement for Trespassing.  Three walked to the car and thought the victim was behind them.  two subjects remained in their canoe and paddled toward another portion of the bank.  subject1 reported that the victim boarded a canoe, previously occupied by two of the subjects, and began paddling toward the two remaining in the water, who now were at the bank in their canoe.  one subject turned and saw the victim's canoe capsized and the victim yelling for help.  At first the two thought the victim was kidding around, but then realized that he was not.  one subject jumped into the water and began making her way towards the victim, but had to return to shore due to her now wet clothes dragging her under.  the subject took her pants off and returned to the water, but could not reach the victim before he went under.  the subjec used her legs to try and search for the victim with negative results.  The commotion awoke two of the neighbors, who called 911.  One neighbor dove into the water in an attempt to find the victim herself with negative results.  Glenview Police Department arrived on scene and Glenview Fire Department followed.  Fireman recovered the victim's body in 12 feet of water. the fireman Bear-Hugged the victim and drug him out of the water.  the body was found face down with his head facing south toward the shore.  the body was taken to Glenbrook Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 3:00 AM.  I (CPO) was advised of the accident on Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at approximately 12:40 PM by Capt.   

subject1 reported that this was the victim's first time in a boat and is unsure why he took a canoe out by himself after he had reached the shore.  subject1 added that the victim had never been in a canoe either.  the victim was not wearing a lifejacket at any time during the event, but was a swimmer.  I asked subject1 if the victim appeared to be drunk before he went out in the canoe by himself, subject1 said he did not seem drunk and did not ingest any other drugs in her presence, stating that he had left his son''s birthday party before they had met up to go out on the lake and she only saw him drink 1 or 2 beers in the lake parking lot.   

the Father reported that his son had never been boating to his knowledge and was a good swimmer. 

Dr. of the Cook County Medical Examiner''s office reported finding Adema on the victim's lungs from the ex-rays that were taken.  the victim did not have any signs of blunt trauma, nor did he have any broken bones.  the victim's toxicology report is not yet prepared, results will be submitted with a supplimental report.

See Supplimental Report 2010-2-468-008B #1 for causal factors and listing of Attachements.


BARDID: IL-2010-0121
Date: 2010-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:15:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Mississippi River
NearestCityTown: Grafton
County: Calhoun
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Carbon monoxide exposure
AccidentEvent1: Carbon Monoxide Exposure
RedactedNarrative:
The boat was beached on Iowa Island.  The gernerator was started to run the air conditioner.  The  children went into the forward sleeping berth in the cabin.  Their mother joined them. subject stated he started the generator and went on the beach. He came back to the boat and found his wife on the floor. He carried her outside and went back and got the kids. First Aid was started. His father in another boat had an oxygen tank. They put all three victims on oxygen and started reviving them before EMS arrived. The generator had a leak. The carbon monixde detectors were disconnected.


BARDID: IL-2010-0122
Date: 2010-10-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Illinois River
NearestCityTown: Peoria
County: Peoria
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: HULL FAILURE
AccidentCause3: HAZARDOUS WATERS
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: SINKING
RedactedNarrative:
On October 2, 2010 I received a call the Illinois State Police, in reference to a watercraft sinking on the Illinois River, at the route 150 bridge.  I responded and met with the Peoria Fire Department Water Rescue.  They stated the 2 individuals onboard jumped into the water and were taken to shore.  I met with the passenger on scene and later met with the operator, Operator at OSF, in Peoria.  Operator was being treated for exposure/hypothermia and was later released. Operator was arrested for OUI.  Both individuals stated the watercraft began to sink after operating in the choppy water.  The operator stated he had made repairs to a crack on the hull of the watercraft, with a fiberglass resin, prior to operating.  He believes that this repair faulted during the brief time on the water.  A further investigation revealed a 3-5 millimeter crack that was approximately 10 feet long, going from the bow to the stern along the port side of the watercraft.  The crack appeared to have caused large pieces of the fiberglass to break off as it got closer to the stern.  I also noticed a fiberglass overlay, covering most of the crack.  Operator said the crack occurred when he trailered his boat to Arkansas.  The hull of these watercraft are a cored construction, made of balsa wood.  This makes the watercraft light and the hull is designed to flex.  To effectively repair the watercraft, the hull would need to taken apart from inside the watercraft, and the stringers would have to be reattached.  The choppy water and high speeds likely caused the fiberglass repair to delaminate.  This would have allowed water to enter the hull at a fast rate.


BARDID: IL-2010-0125
Date: 2010-07-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Gages Lake
NearestCityTown: Wildwood
County: Lake
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: SHARP TURN
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: PERSON STRUCK BY VESSEL
RedactedNarrative:
On July 22, 2010 at approximately 4:30 pm, I was contacted by Elgin telecommunications concerning a jet ski crash on Gages lake. Upon arrival the jet ski''s had been moved from the scene. I also learned one of the operators had been transported to Condell hospital located in Libertyville,Il. At approximately 5:30pm, I spoke with operators1.

Operator1 stated Operator2 and himself were driving jet skis approximately 200 yards offshore on the east end of Gages Lake. Operator1 and Operator2 were heading westbound approximately 15ft. apart. Both parties were going to make a turn and Operator1 stated he looked over his right shoulder and observed Operator2 coming up alongside his jet ski. He slowed down to allow Operator2 to pass him. Operator1 turned and looked over his shoulder again and observed Operator2 passing him. Operator1 made a right turn. Operator1 stated when he turned, Operator2 had not yet passed him and he collided with Operator2 on the left side of Operator2''s jet ski.

At 7:20 pm, I arrived at Condell hospital to speak with Operator2. Operator2''s mother was present at time of questioning. Operator2''s depiction of the accident corresponded to Operator1''s previous statements. Operator2 stated he had a broken leg from the crash.

Photographs were taken of both jet ski''s and attached to this report.

Jet ski, IL 6820JF, sustained front end damage. The damage was sustained to a piece of plastic on the front end of the jet ski. There was not any further damage done to the jet ski involving this accident.

Jet ski, IL 9754HS, sustained damage to the left side of the jet ski. There was damage done to the cowling of the jet ski and also the left foot rest. The right side plastic under the seat was cracked. The impact point appeared to be the left side of the jet ski.

I did not take enforcement action on either party involved in the crash.


BARDID: IL-2010-0126
Date: 2010-05-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Michigan
NearestCityTown: Waukegan
County: Lake
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper Loading
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 (Fishing Vessell) tied to sea wall.  Occupant, lost his balance and footing on sea wall ladder.  Witness attempted to grab subject and pull him to sea wall deck.  Due to the victim's size (300 + pounds), they were unable to lift him.  the victim fell into water between boat and dock wall.  Waukegan Fire and Rescue, on location, removed him from water onto swim deck of LCSO Vessel 5981 and then to launch ramp.  the victim was transported to Vista East Victory Memorial Hospital.

victim stated that he was up out of the boat with both feet barely on the ladder.  He lifted his left foot up, right toe slipped off ladder.  His left knee somehow curled and twisted under him.  He fell backwards with the boat captain, who was trying to support him and was pushing him up towards the dock.  As he did this, the boat pushed away from the dock and the subject fell into the water, hitting the side of the boat.  A life jacket and line were placed on subject while he was in water.  

He is presntly being treated for an injured leg.  His wallet was returned to him in the ambulance by rescue.


BARDID: IL-2010-0127
Date: 2010-08-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:30:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Michigan
NearestCityTown: Chicago, Illinois
County: Cook
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On August 6, 2010, at approximately 0100, four people got underway from DuSable Harbor, Chicago, out to Lake Michigan.  According to two of the subjects, after they had reached a point approximately 1.5 miles from shore they along with the victims dove into the lake to go swimming.  As the boat began drifting away from them, the victims had difficulty staying afloat, while both subjects managed to stay afloat until they were rescued by a fishing boat at approximately 0600 that same morning. The body of one victim was found floating and retrieved from the water, while the second victim's body remained missing.  On August 17, 2010 the body was found and recovered.

One survivor was charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Illegal Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor.  Another subject was charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.  The court date for both was scheduled for September 29, 2010.  Both subjects appeared in court on their court date, charges were dismissed.


BARDID: IL-2010-0128
Date: 2010-08-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:00:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Michigan
NearestCityTown: Chicago
County: Cook
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: Inadequate Onboard Navigation Lights
AccidentCause3: IMPROPER LOOKOUT
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 09-13-2010, I, CPO  was assigned a boat accident that occurred on 08-27-2010 at 11:00 PM. The location of the accident given was 1 mile east of Northerly Island on Lake Michigan.
     On 09-14-2010 I contacted (54), owner/operator of (Boat # 1),at Hammond Marina. I did a boat inspection which included navigation lights and took photo''s of damage to his boat . 
      operator''s stated his boat was going approximately 17 M.P.H. with a plaining angle of 10 degrees heading northwest, the water was calm with one foot waves on a dark night and clear skies. At approximately 10:30 PM operator advised that he heard a loud "Bang ", and felt a shudder. He asked  "what was that?" occupant replied "I think we just hit a boat". operator said he thought boat#2 was traveling in a southeasterly direction at approximately 30 to 50 M.P.H.when he hit the boat.  He looked astern of his boat and saw "Scott Free"(Boat # 2), dead in the water approximately 200 feet away. operator approached the boat and asked if anyone was injured? The Operator of boat #2 advised that everyone was ok. operator stated that both boats were drifting and noticed that boat #2''s transum (stern light (white)and starboard (green) light were on. the mast light (white ), up high and the port light (red ) were not on. operator advised the operator of boat #2, he was going to contact the coast guard about the accident,  the operator of boat#2 said to go ahead and call. operator explained that while making the call , boat #2 was in the area for approximately 5 minutes before it fled the scene of the accident heading south. He continued to desribe the accident to coast guard and they transferred the call to the Chicago Police Marine Unit. 
      The marine unit advised operator to go to the nearest harbor(Burnham),where a police report  was completed. The Marine unit then proceeded to Jackson Park Harbor,attempting to locate boat #2.
       The marine unit report indicates that they were unable to locate boat #2 at Jackson Park Harbor.They returned to their headquarters and were advised that boat #2 was at 59th St. Harbor. The Reporting officer called the owner of boat#2 by land line, and advised that his boat was blind sided by boat#1 and had extensive damage to the port side rear quarter. The owner also stated that all navigation lights were functioning until the accident. They left the scene because he thought he might be taking on water.       
        On 09-21-2010, at approximately 1:00 PM, I met with Operator2 at Millenium Marina,just west of Torrencce ave at the Calumet River. The owner/Operator, Operator2 arrived and then the other owner, , when owner stepped out of his vehicle, he took a battery from the vehicle and put it on the boat in the battery compartment. I advised both owners to turn on the navigation lights when the battery was connected. When the lights were turned on, the port (red) light was on.The mast light anchor lights were not on. I advised both owners to take off the mast lights and give them to me.(I took them for evidence). I then took photo''s of the damage to the boat at the port rear quarter.(see photo''s attached).I gave blank statement sheets to Operator2 and advised him to contact me when his statement was completed. (Statement attached)

See attached supplemental report for further.


BARDID: IL-2010-0129
Date: 2010-08-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:40:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Shelbyville
NearestCityTown: Sullivan
County: Moultrie
WaterConditions: Choppy
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Congested Waters
AccidentCause2: SHARP TURN
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 08/28/10 at approx. 5:45 PM I, CPO, was notified by ISP Dist# 10 via radio of a boat accident with injuries on Lake Shelbyville.  The boat with the injured party was enroute to the Bo Woods boat ramp.  I responded by land in my squad to Bo Woods.  Upon arrival I met with the boat operator.  Operator stated a passenger (victim) was injured from a fall in the boat due to a hard port turn he felt he had to make to avoid a possible collision with an unknown boat.  Sullivan Ambulance was already on scene and had victim in the ambulance.  Sullivan ambulance transported victim to Sara Bush Hospital.  There was no indication of alcohol consumption by Operator.  Operator and his passengers were only able to give a vague description of the second boat- a small white boat with a black stripe.  I instructed Operator to return to his dock at Findlay Marina.

At Findlay Marina I conducted a boat safety inspection and found all safety equipment to be in place.  Operator stated that victim and another person were seated middle of the boat in a rear facing seat.  When he made the hard port turn victim fell toward the stern starboard side with the other person landing on top of victim.  victim immediately began complaining of pain to her neck, back and arms.  Janes called 911 and informed them they were going to the Bo Woods Ramp.  At the ramp Sullivan Ambulance personnel removed victim from the boat.

I met victim at Sara Bush Hospital where I learned the x-rays revealed she had a fractured vertebrae and another vertebrae pinching her spinal cord.  victim was transferred by ambulance to Carle Hospital in Champaign.  On 08/30/10 victim had surgery to fuse two vertebrae.

At this time there are no investigative leads on the identity of the second boat.


BARDID: IL-2010-0130
Date: 2010-05-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Carlyle Lake
NearestCityTown: Boulder
County: Clinton
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Victim jumped in the water to retrieve a cap and was unable to return to the boat. Two subjects tried to assist the victim but failed.


BARDID: IL-2011-0001
Date: 2011-03-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Baldwin Lake
NearestCityTown: Baldwin
County: Randolph
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Equipment Failure
AccidentCause2: Weather
EquipmentFailure: Seat Broke Loose
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
On March 17, 2011, operator went fishing on Baldwin Lake in a 15 foot Starcraft.  Winds were out of the South around 20 to 25 miles per hour with gusts up to 35 miles per hour.  When operator did not arrive at a predetermined time, a search of the lake was conducted and his unoccupied boat was found on the East shoreline of the lake.  The rear pedestal seat had been broken and was tipping toward the starboard side.  It appears that operator had fallen overboard while on the lake.  Operator's body was recovered by divers on March 18, 2011.  Preliminary cause of death was determined to be drowning.


BARDID: IL-2011-0003
Date: 2011-05-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Mississippi River
NearestCityTown: Quincy
County: Adams
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: HAZARDOUS WATERS
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
On 05/04/11 at approximately 8:40 PM, the Adams County Sheriffs Department was notified of a boat, unit #1 floating without an operator.  Unit #1, a 1992 Landau Jon Boat IL registration # IL 4057 HK was located floating on the Mississippi River Pool #21 just south of the Bayview Bridge in Quincy IL.  Canton Marine Towing Co. towed unit #1 into the boat ramp at Front and Hampshire in Quincy.   The Adams County Sheriff’s Department learned through their investigation Operator had last contacted family members on 05/04/11 at approximately 5:30 PM.  Operator was last seen at the Twin Oaks Bar drinking alcohol for several hours.  Operator was known to drink alcohol almost every day.  Operator left the Twin Oaks Bar by boat to return to his river cabin home and has not been heard from again.
          
     Over the period of a week, a search was conducted by the Illinois Conservation Police, Adams County Sheriffs Department and Adams County Volunteer Emergency Corps utilizing side scanning sonar technology and cadaver dogs in an attempt to locate Operator.  
     On 05/14/11 the Adams County Volunteer Emergency Corps recovered Operator''s body on the Mississippi River pool #22 south of Beebe Island.  Operator''s body was turned over to the Adams County Coroner and transported to Springfield IL for autopsy.


BARDID: IL-2011-0004
Date: 2011-04-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:58:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Channel Lake
NearestCityTown: Antioch
County: Lake
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Sudden Medical Condition
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
The victim was heard yelling for help. Two subjects in another vessel responded and found the victim in the water and unresponsive with his small fishing boat circling nearby. The two subjects were able to hold onto the victim until fire personnel arrived and transported him to shore. The victim was tranported to Aurora Hospital in Kenosha Wisconsin where he was pronounced dead. The Medical Examiner determined cause of death to be heart disease, high blood pressure, and obesity.


BARDID: IL-2011-0005
Date: 2011-04-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:26:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Springfield
NearestCityTown: Springfield
County: Sangamon
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: HAZARDOUS WATERS
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
CPO and I met up with Springfield Lake Patrol to take a look at the boat involved in the accident. I could not locate any fresh damage on the boat that indicated that it was involved in a collision with another boat or with an object in the water. The boat had extensive damage to it from bouncing up against the rip¬rap. The boat was a small narrow boat with a raised seat that was off set to the starboard side. There was no manufacture flotation located in the structure of the boat. The boat had been assigned a hull number by our department. 
The capacity plate that was located on the boat appeared to be from another vessel and did not belong on the boat involved in the accident.
On 04/04/11 at approximately 8:00 P.M., I CPO was notified of a fatal boat accident that occurred on Lake Springfield involving two victims. I was to report to Lake Springfield on the morning of04/05/11 to assist with sonar and to take over the boat accident investigation. 
On 04/05/11 at approximately 7:00 A.M., I CPO arrived at Lake Springfield and met with Capt who briefed me on the accident. Capt. advised me that the two male subjects, were involved in a fishing tournament the day of the accident. The water temperature was approximately 50 degrees; the wind was blowing around 40 to 50 MPH and producing 3 to 4 foot waves. The male subjects were in a narrow 14 ft. Jon boat with a 20 HP motor on it. 
They located one male subject on 04/04/11 and identified him. He was located by the use of sonar and recovered by dive personnel. 
The other subject was located on 04/05/11 by sonar and retrieved by divers. He was located approximately 100 yards farther north from victim1 and approximately 200 yards from the north shore line where the boat was located bouncing against the rip-rap. 
It was determined that due to the high winds, the high waves, and the boat being extremely narrow that the weather conditions would have been a reason for the boat to capsize. The temperatures of the water were cold enough that a person could die of hypothermia in a short period oftime.


BARDID: IL-2011-0006
Date: 2011-05-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:30:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Michigan
NearestCityTown: Chicago
County: Cook
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 05/12/2011, I was informed by Sgt. of a boating accident that occurred on Lake Michigan waters the previous day. I inquired with the Chicago Police Marine Unit regarding the incident and was provided the operator’s personal information and vessel information. I learned Operator was hospitalized and being treated for hypothermia as a result of the accident.

On 05/15/2011, after Operator was released from the hospital, I spoke with Operator regarding the incident. Operator informed me that he and two others were onboard his 19'' sailing boat on 05/11/2011 at approximately 1830 hours on Lake Michigan. He informed me they were sailing a short distance from shore near the mouth of Montrose Harbor. They were on their way back in when the wind shifted to the west. A sudden gust of wind hit his vessel from the port side and capsized his boat over on its starboard side. Operator stated all men were catapulted into the water. Each person were wearing PFD''s and stayed afloat. 

Operator estimated all men were in the water for 45 minutes before his wife and other people arrived on scene to get them out of the water. Operator was transported to the hospital where he was treated for hypothermia and released after a short stay.

Occupant1 was also taken to the hospital and treated for hypothermi and released after a short stay.

Occupant2 refused medical treatment on scene.

Operator's vessel was towed back into the harbor. He reported no structural damage to his vessel.


BARDID: IL-2011-0007
Date: 2011-05-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:55:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Illinois River
NearestCityTown: Nutwood
County: Jersey
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: SHARP TURN
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 5/12/11 at approximately 6:58 PM, the Illinois State Police received a cellular call from operator. She stated she was on the Illinois River below Otter Creek and her boyfriend had fallen out of the boat. Three Rosedale Fire Department personal and a Jersey County responded by boat to her location. She told them her boyfriend was operating the watercraft. He slowed down to idle speed and asked her to take control of the tiller arm, so he could get something out of the cooler. She took control of the tiller arm. After she did, the boat accelerated and went into a sharp right turn. They were both thrown fom the boat. She swam back to the boat. He went under water. A surface search was conducted that evening. 
A surface and sonar search was conducted the next three days.
On 5/15/11, the body was recovered. He was found floating in the Grafton Marina.


BARDID: IL-2011-0008
Date: 2011-04-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Carlyle Lake
NearestCityTown: Carlyle
County: Clinton
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentCause3: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Submerged Object
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was cruising along the east end of the dam at Carlyle Lake. As he cruised in front of the dam westward, Operator came up on the concrete/rock ledge on the west side of the dam. Operator struck the ledge at about 45 MPH breaking the lower unit off his outboard motor. Operator said he was not familiar with Carlyle Lake. The lake level at the time was approximately 443.00. At this level there is approximately 12 - 18 inches of water over the ledge along the west side of the dam. Operator had Isaak''s come out and tow his boat in.  There were no charges filed against Operator.


BARDID: IL-2011-0010
Date: 2011-05-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:45:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Potters Lake
NearestCityTown: Rock Island
County: Rock Island
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Ignition of Spilled Fuel or Vapor
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
I was on patrol near Sunset Marina on 05-27-2011.  At 1:00PM I followed an ambulance into Sunset Marina on the 18th Ave. side.  I observed several fire trucks and a boat on fire on the west side of the 18th Ave. boat ramp.  I observed the boat registration then make contact with the boat owner / operator.

Operator stated he launched his boat ( a 23 Ft.1988 Mach 1 ) and tied it to the dock.  Operator then parked his vehicle and trailer and returned to his boat.  Operator stated he started his boat once and it died.  Operator stated he started his boat a second time and it stayed running.  Operator stated he observed his bilge pump working pumping out a " muddy" substance.  Operator stated he then went to the stern of the boat and opened the engine hatch and was looking for any problems in the engine area as he routinely does.  Operator stated he turned to walk to the front of the boat and heard an explosion.  Operator stated the next thing he remembered, he was in the water about five feet from the boat.  Operator swam to shore and maintained a safe distance from the boat that was now on fire. 

The Rock Island Fire Dept. put the boat fire out.  EMS personal interviewed Operator about any injuries he may have received.  Operator declined medical treatment on scene.  Operator had singed eye brows and hair but appeared uninjured.  Operator did multiple interviews with media persons on scene.  I and Operator were able to float his boat back onto it''s trailer and remove it from the water.  While the boat was draining out I took a written statement from Operator on this event.  I informed Operator I was taking possession of his boat for a routine boat accident investigation.  Operator was released from the scene.

Captain arrived on scene and assisted. We interviewed and took statments from persons who observed the event.

After the water drained out of the boat we observed a dark colored substance coming out of the drain hole and a sheen on the water.  It smelled like gasoline.  We put the drain plug back in the hole at that point.  only a small amount of fuel went into the water.

The boat was transported to the Dist. 1 evidence facility and secured as evidence ( tag # 21901).  An in depth. investigation is scheduled for Tuesday May 31st. @ 9:00 AM.  to determine the cause of the explosion and fire.


BARDID: IL-2011-0011
Date: 2011-05-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Rock River
NearestCityTown: Nearest City Moline, IL
County: Rock Island
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentCause2: SHARP TURN
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 05-25-2011 at approximately 2:00 PM a boat accident occured on the Rock River.  The accident involved two personal watercraft operating approximately 1/2 mile East of the I-74 bridge.   V2 personal watercraft was doing "circles" in the river in order to create waves.  V1 personal watercraft ran into the the port side of V2 watercraft.  The collision caused damage to both watercraft and fractured Operator2's left leg.  The investigation is pending.


BARDID: IL-2011-0015
Date: 2011-06-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:21:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Clinton Lake
NearestCityTown: Clinton
County: De Witt
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Ignition of Spilled Fuel or Vapor
AccidentCause2: MACHINERY FAILURE
MachineryFailure: Fuel
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
On 06/04/2011 at approximately 2:21 P.M., I was on patrol at Mascoutin State Recreational Area near the Mascoutin Boat Launch.  At this time I observed a watercraft which was attempting to launch from the trailer. I continued my patrol and looked back a short time later and saw the watercraft fully engulfed by flames. I contacted the Illinois State Police Telecommunications in Pontiac, IL and notified them of the situation. I also requested the local fire department and EMS. I then responded to the area of the boat docks at Mascoutin Basin and located the subjects who had been on the watercraft at the time the fire started. Operator and Passenger stated they were not injured. However, Passenger advised me he had minor burns on his lower legs, ankles and feet. I advised Operator and Passenger EMS was en route and they should be checked out. I then retrieved burn cream from my first aid kit and provided it to passenger. 

Both Passenger and Operator stated Operator was attempting to launch the boat from the trailer. Operator stated she started the motor and attempted to put the boat in reverse. Operator said when she shifted the boat into reverse, the engine died. Operator said she turned the key and attempted to restart the motor. At this time she heard a loud "Pop." Passenger opened the back hatch, where he had been sitting, to find the engine compartment fully engulfed in flames. Victim said he attempted to use a fire extinguisher to put out the fire but he was unsuccessful. Operator and Passenger both jumped overboard to escape the watercraft and fire. 

EMS arrived and Operator and Passenger were treated and released by EMS. Both Operator and Passenger refused to be transported by EMS. Clinton Fire Department arrived and extinguised the fire on board the watercraft. The watercraft was a complete loss due to the damage of the fire. 

Once the fire was extinguished, the boat was loaded back on the trailer and transported to Mascoutin State Recreational Area''s main office and secured at the facility for further investigation.


BARDID: IL-2011-0016
Date: 2011-05-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 06:05:00
State: IL
NameOfBodyOfWater: Kinkaid Lake
NearestCityTown: Murphysboro
County: Jackson
WaterConditions: Choppy
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Congested Waters
AccidentCause2: EXCESSIVE SPEED
AccidentCause3: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 05/22/2011 at 9:02AM I was notified by the Illinois State Police of a property damage boat accident that occurred on Kinkaid lake near Paul Ice boat launch earlier in the morning.  The accident was reported at 6:27AM to ISP from the Jackson county sheriff’s office.  The report indicated two fishing boats collided with one subject being thrown into the water.  No one was hurt and the damage to the boats was not enough for the subjects involved to stop fishing.  I was given the names and phone numbers of the subjects involved and called each of them making arrangements to meet at the Paul Ice boat launch.
  I arrived at Paul Ice boat launch at 10:25AM where I met with OPERATOR1 and OPERATOR2.  OPERATOR1 and OPERATOR2 were the respective owners and each had a passenger in the boat.  I asked again and all of the subjects stated no one was injured and OPERATOR1 who was ejected from the boat after impact said he was wet but fine.  I then asked both OPERATOR1 and OPERATOR2 separately what happened.
  OPERATOR1 stated he was operating his boat (#1) with his passenger about 40 mph turning east to go back into the Paul Ice neck.  OPERATOR1 came from the main marina where his fishing tournament started from, but he launched from Paul Ice.  OPERATOR1 recalled as he was swinging out and turning east he observed a number of boats coming at him on plane.  Specifically he noticed OPERATOR2''s boat(#2) coming right at him and OPERATOR1 said he had nowhere to go with the other boats all around him.  OPERATOR1 stated he had just seconds to react and as he tried to turn away from OPERATOR2, Operator2 would turn towards him which happened about three times.  Their boats then struck each other in a side swipe motion starboard to starboard side and OPERATOR1 was thrown out of the boat and into the water.  OPERATOR1 said he took his foot off the throttle pedal right before impact and said he had no time to react.  OPERATOR1 recalled after being ejected from the boat that the passenger and subjects from the other boats helped him get back into his boat.  OPERATOR1 was not wearing a PFD.  After assessing the damage to his boat and calling in the accident OPERATOR1 said they all decided to go fishing until time to make this report.  I had OPERATOR1 and passenger write me statements and I photographed the damage to the starboard side of OPERATOR1''s boat which is estimated at $7000.00.  The damage was to the fiberglass and clear coat and was all above the waterline.
  I then spoke with OPERATOR2 who stated he too was in a fishing tournament which was starting from Paul Ice.  The 6-7 boats in this tournament were conducting a shotgun start at 6:00am.  They began just outside the no wake zone from this launch all heading west to get around a point out to the main lake.  OPERATOR2 stated they had just began the start and he and others were just planing out at a speed of 25-30mph when he noticed OPERATOR1 coming at them quickly.  OPERATOR2 reiterated what OPERATOR1 stated in he had little time to react and he attempted two to three evasive manuevers but each time turning into each other and ultimately colliding starboard to starboard with OPERATOR1.  OPERATOR2 did not fully recall, but one witness told him he shut down just before collision which put the bow of his boat up which would explain why the damage to OPERATOR1''s boat was up above the rub rail.  After colliding OPERATOR2 and his passenger assisted with others to get OPERATOR1 back in the boat and make sure everything was alright.  I had OPERATOR2 and passenger each write me a statement and I photographed the damage to his boat.  The damage to OPERATOR2''s boat was estimated at $4300.00 and was fiberglass and clear coat damage on the starboard side below the rub rail. 
  Both OPERATOR1 and OPERATOR2 have boat insurance and feel grateful that no one was hurt in this accident.
  I provided both OPERATOR1 and OPERATOR2 with a boat accident report form to be filled out.


