# ReleasableAccidents

BARDID: TX-2010-0014
Date: 2010-04-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0600 Ray Hubbard
NearestCityTown: Garland
County: Dallas
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On the 4th day of April, Vessel 1 was docked at a Marina on Lake Ray Hubbard when Vessel 2 operated by someone other than the owner entered the Marina.  Vessel 2 was under full sail when operator2 lost control and struck the port side of Vessel 1 causing damage in excess of 2500.00.
Operator of Vessel 1 completed a report.


BARDID: TX-2010-0015
Date: 2010-04-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0301 Lewisville
NearestCityTown: Highland Village
County: Denton
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Sharp Turn
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
On the 25th day of April, operator was operating a boat towing Wakeboarder when he made a sharp turn in a narrow section of water.  Wakeboarder went outside the wake of the boat and came into contact with the bank where he struck his head on several rocks fracturing his skull.
Investigator TPWD completed the report.


BARDID: TX-2010-0016
Date: 2010-03-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1002 Lake Aquilla
NearestCityTown: Whitney
County: Hill
WaterConditions: Very Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On March 19, 2010 at approximately 2:00 PM the drowning victim  and passenger were at Lake Aquilla fishing in the Aquilla Creek area of Lake Aquilla.  The two men decided to move.  Upon leaving the area and getting on "plane" the boat capsized somewhere north of "Rattle Snake Island".  The surviving witness denied hitting anything. He could only describe riding and the next thing he remembered was being in the water and the boat being capsized.   The driver and passenger clung to the capsized boat for several hours.  In the beginning the boat drifted with the wind back in a southward direction toward the shore at the mouth of the Aquilla creek area of the lake.  The boat eventually stopped drifting as it became lodged on a tree stump.  The drowning victim tried sevaral times to swim beneath the boat and free PFD's from a compartment in the boat. Fearing the worst and being extremely cold the drowning victim attempted to get to shore for help.   The surviving witness advised he swam on his back and turned over to begin dog paddling.  He submerged and did not re-surface just south of the capsized vessel at approximately 50 feet.  The surviving witness was rescued by a passing boater within 20 minutes of the victim's submersion.  The witness was taken to Lake Whitney Medical Center where he was treated for symptoms of hypothermia.  
Rescue Divers and Texas Game Warden and I searched the area for any evidence that the drowning victim made to shore.  Within an hour we began to utilize sonar equipment near the capsized vessel in order to locate a body.  Rescue divers cleared the vessel to insure that the victim was not trapped under the vessel.  
Warden and I secured the vessel by rope to a nearby tree in case the vessel dislodged from the stump.
At approximately 9:30 PM using side imaging sonar we viewed an anomalie near the vessel within the search area described by the witness,. We belived the anomalie to be the drowning victim.  Due to darkness we were unable to have divers investigate the anomalie.
For the next two days a strong north wind and extreme drop in temperature hampered attempts to further search for the victim.
On Monday March 22, with the assistance of the US Army Corp of Engineers' winch boat the capsized vessel was dislodged from the stump and towed to a nearby boat ramp where it was recovered and placed on it's trailer.  Photographs were taken.  There were no clear impact spots or clear damage cause during the capsizing.  There were several scratches on the moter and corners of the vessel that appeared to be caused during towing and loading.  The throttle lever was observed to be at half throttle position.  
Region II District 3 Wardens attempted to use body dragging hooks to catch the victim in the area where the anomalie was located and the witness described the victim to be.  Several large tree limbs were removed from the area and the anomalie remained in the area.  
Divers attempted to dive where the anomalie was located.  They were forced to re-surface quickly due to cold water temperatures at the bottom of the lake.  Recovery efforts were again called off, due to darkness.
On Tuesday March 23rd in the Am Region 2 District 3 Wardens were preparing and marking the are where the anomalie was located, in preperation for cold water divers from Texas DPS to arrive and investigate the anomalie.  While marking the area Warden began to pitch a small drag hook where the anomalie was located.  On his second pitch he pulled the victim to the surface.  The victim was transported to the Culp boat ramp and turned over to Hill County SO investigators.

Based on the lack of physical evidence and the lack of memory from the surviving party to the event no determination could be made as to the cause of the accident.


BARDID: TX-2010-0017
Date: 2010-04-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 06:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0014 Amistad
NearestCityTown: Del Rio
County: Val Verde
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: unkn
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
On the 24th day of April, operator was operating his boat on Lake Amistad, traveling toward the Rock Quarry. Due to it still being dark operator could not see land and was looking at his electronic depth gauge when he struck a gravel bank and slid approximately 35-40 feet up the shore.
Investigator of TPWD completed the Report.


BARDID: TX-2010-0018
Date: 2010-04-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:40:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1339 Little Cypress Creek
NearestCityTown: Harleton
County: Harrison
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: People on Gunwale, Bow, or Transom
AccidentCause2: HAZARDOUS WATERS
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
On the 24th day of April, operator was launching his boat a Little Cypress Creek when he began to push away from the bank and fell overboard.  operator struck his head in the shallow water and was rendered unconscious. operator was removed from the water by emergency personal where he was found face down, and transported to the local hospital.  operator was pronounced dead at the hospital.
Investigator of TPWD completed the report.


BARDID: TX-2010-0019
Date: 2010-04-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 2111 Clear Lake
NearestCityTown: Kemah
County: Galveston
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Equipment Failure
EquipmentFailure: UNKNOWN
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
On the 11th day of April, operator was operating a 25ft Fountain on Clear Lake. operator and her passengers docked at the Kemah Channel Boardwalk where they ate dinner.  As operator and her passengers undocked the vessel took on water and began to sink approximately 100 yards from the dock. All the occupants donned life jackets and swam to shore.  The vessel was later recovered by a tow service.
Operator Completed the Report.


BARDID: TX-2010-0020
Date: 2010-05-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:40:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0723 Lake Texoma
NearestCityTown: Gordonvilee
County: Grayson
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Failure to vent
AccidentCause2: IGNITION OF SPILLED FUEL OR VAPOR
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
On the 7th day of May, operator was Launching his boat at Cedar Mills Marina Boat Ramp on Lake Texoma.  When operator started the vessel it exploded causing 2nd degree burns to his back, neck, upper arms, shoulders and 18% of his body.  operator was careflighted to Parkland Hospital in Dallas and treated for his injuries.
Investigator TPWD completed the report.


BARDID: TX-2010-0021
Date: 2010-05-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:30:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 4300 East San Antonio Bay
NearestCityTown: Seadrift
County: Calhoun
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: PERSON STRUCK BY VESSEL
RedactedNarrative:
On the 9th day of May, operator was operating a 16ft Hobie sail boat when due to hazardous waters the vessel overturned sticking the 26 ft. mast into the mud.  During the overturning of the vessel occupant was struck by the mast and recieved a 1 inch laceration to the forehead and a broken nose.  victim was treated by EMS and released.
Investigator of TPWD completed the report.


BARDID: TX-2010-0022
Date: 2010-05-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 05:16:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0061 Belton Lake
NearestCityTown: Temple
County: Bell
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Restricted Vision
AccidentCause2: IMPROPER LOOKOUT
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On the 22nd day of May, Vessel 1 was leaving the shore at idle speed in the dark.  Vessel 2 was operating at a high rate of speed and struck vessel 1 near the bow riding over the top of vessel 1.  Three passengers in vessel 1 were injured during the accident.  All three people refused treatment from EMS.
Investigator from TPWD completed report.


BARDID: TX-2010-0023
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-04-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 2110 Christmas Bay
NearestCityTown: Freeport
County: Brazoria
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: HAZARDOUS WATERS
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: SINKING
RedactedNarrative:
On the 23rd day of May Vessel 1 was launched at Christmas Bay boat ramp.  As the vessel headed north the winds picked up so the operator turned the vessel around to return to the boat ramp when he took on water from the waves and the vessel sunk and capsized.  The operator and passenger treaded water until the Coast Gaurd retrieved him. The vessel and its items were a total loss.
Operator completed report.


BARDID: TX-2010-0024
Date: 2010-04-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0197 Cooper Lake
NearestCityTown: Sulpher Springs
County: Hopkins
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: EQUIPMENT FAILURE
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
On the 24th of April, Vessel 1 was operating on Lake Cooper checking Jug lines when high winds began to start.  The operator of the vessel decided to return to the boat ramp but accidentally passed it by.  The operator then turned the boat around and noted that it was taking on water and the bilge pump was not working.  The vessel continued to take on water and the occupants abandon the vessel.  The occupants were retrieved by friends a short time later.  The vessel was recovered 2 days later.
Operator completed report.


BARDID: TX-2010-0026
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-05-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0886 Lake Bryan
NearestCityTown: Bryan
County: Brazos
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentCause3: IMPROPER LOOKOUT
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On the 2nd day of May, Vessel 2 was waiting in Neutral to load up, just outside the no wake zone. Vessel 1 was heading away from the no wake zone in the direction of vessel 2. While trying to get the boat on plane vessel 1's operator did not see vessel 2 and collided with it.
Investigator from TPWD completed this report.


BARDID: TX-2010-0028
Date: 2010-04-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:53:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0316 Lake Granbury
NearestCityTown: Granbury
County: Hood
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
On the 13th of April, opeartor was operating a 2003 Mastercraft on Lake Grandbury towing victim who was skiing.  victim suffered some unknown back injury while skiing and had to be retrieved from the water and transported to the hospital.
Investigator with Brazos River Authority Completed the Report.


BARDID: TX-2010-0029
Date: 2010-05-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0743 Lake Travis
NearestCityTown: Spicewood
County: Burnet
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
On the evening of the 17th of May, operator took his jon boat out on Lake Travis to check his trotlines.  When operator did not return his family and friends went looking for him.  operators boat was found in gear up against the west shore.  A search continued for operator for 2 days until he was located floating face down on the 19th of May in Alligator Creek on Lake Travis.  All indications are that operator fell overboard and drowned.
Investigator from TPWD completed the report.


BARDID: TX-2010-0030
Date: 2010-05-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0680 Lake Somerville
NearestCityTown: Brenham
County: Burleson
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
On the 21st of May, operator was returning her boat to the trailer at the boat ramp when she operated it too far and struck the truck causing 4000.00 dollars in damages to her boat and 4000.00 dollars of Damage to her truck and trailer.
Operator completed report.


BARDID: TX-2010-0031
Date: 2010-05-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0182 Lake Colorado City
NearestCityTown: Colorado City
County: Mitchell
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
Passenger was riding on the back of a PWC occupied by another passenger. victim was carrying the tube tow rope in his left hand and as they were picking up speed, he fell from the pwc entangling the two middle fingers on his left hand in the rope, severing both fingers.  Officer had cited operator for 3 water safety violations jsut prior to the accident.
Investigator from TPWD completed the Report.


BARDID: TX-2010-0032
Date: 2010-05-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0434 Lake Lavon
NearestCityTown: Wylie
County: Collin
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: PERSON STRUCK BY VESSEL
RedactedNarrative:
On the 22nd of May Operator and Passenger/victim were riding together on a PWC on Lake Lavon. Operator was doing quick 360 degree circular motions and uturns. One of the U-turns threw victim from the PWC. operator quickly spun the PWC around in a circular motion and struck victim in the Forehead.  victim was transported by EMS to Plano Medical Center.
Investigator TPWD completed the Report.


BARDID: TX-2010-0033
Date: 2010-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:20:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0182 Lake Colorado City
NearestCityTown: Colorado City
County: Mitchell
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On the 28th day of May, operator was operating his PWC after legal hours and possibly under the influence of alcohol, when he drove into a boat dock. operator was taken to the ER where he was treated and released several hours later. BWI pending blood draw results.
Investigator of TPWD completed report.


BARDID: TX-2010-0034
Date: 2010-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:38:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0522 Lake Nasworthy
NearestCityTown: San Angelo
County: Tom Green
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentCause3: Restricted Vision
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On the 30th day of May vessel 1 was traveling west bound around a reed bed towing a tuber and vessel 2 (PWC) was traveling east bound down the lake.  Both vessels came around a reed bed which restricted there visibility and collided head on at planing speed.  Vessel 2's occupants were transported to the hopsital with injuries.
Investigator with San Angelo Lake Patrol completed the report.


BARDID: TX-2010-0035
Date: 2010-05-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:20:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0143 Canyon Lake
NearestCityTown: Hancock
County: Comal
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On the 2nd day of May, a 14 year old girl was operating vessel 1 on Canyon Lake.  operator had no formal training or experience in safe boat operations and drove the boat into the shore with a total of 8 occupants onboard.  Three occupants were ejected from the bow of the vessel.  Several occupants were injured during the accident.
Investigator from TPWD completed the report.


BARDID: TX-2010-0036
Date: 2010-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0114 Lake Brownwood
NearestCityTown: Brownwood
County: Brown
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
On May 29, 2010 the operator of the PWC was towing two juvenile occupants ona a tube.  Both of the occupants collided on the tube due to rough water injurying one of them. The injuried parties face collided with the second occupants knee.
Investigator of TPWD completed the report.


BARDID: TX-2010-0037
Date: 2010-04-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 3320 Palacios
NearestCityTown: Palacios
County: Matagorda
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: GROUNDING
RedactedNarrative:
On the 12th day of April, the Vessel Miss Hilary was leaving the dock moving the commercial shrimping vessel when winds approximately 20 mph picked up. While the Miss Hilary turn the corner, it rstruck the dock and the the Recreation vessel tied there. The Recreation vessel broke free and drifted onto the a rough concrete slab causing more damage.
Investigator from TPWD completed report.


BARDID: TX-2010-0038
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:52:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0680 Lake Somerville
NearestCityTown: Somerville
County: Burleson
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Failure to vent
AccidentCause2: IGNITION OF SPILLED FUEL OR VAPOR
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
On the 30th day of May, operator was launching his boat at lake Somerville when he started it up and heard a large boom.  The vessel then caught fire and operator unhooked it from the trailer and pushed it into the water.  The vessel burned down to the water line before the fire department could respond.
Investigator from TPWD completed report.


BARDID: TX-2010-0039
Date: 2010-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:24:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0466 Lake LBJ
NearestCityTown: Sunrise Beach
County: Llano
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On the 30th day of May, Vessel 1 and Vessel 2 were being operated on Lake LBJ in the vicinity of McNair Park. Vessel 1 was turning to avoid another boat when it struck the other boats wake causing the operator to loose control. Vessel 1 turned sharply and crossed into the path of vessel 2 causing the bow of vessel 2 to collide with the port side rear of vessel 1.  V2 was transported to the hospital by private vehicle for medical treatment.
Investigator from LCRA completed the report.


BARDID: TX-2010-0040
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:49:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0118 Buchanan
NearestCityTown: Buchanan Dam
County: Burnet
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
On the 29th day of May, Vessel 1 was on Lake Buchanan sitting idle while the occupants swam.  When the occupants entered the vessel and began returning to the shore the vessel refused to achieve plane and lacked full power.  Vessel 1 engine stalled and the occupants observed water coming over stern.  The vessel sank bow up into the water. All the occupants were picked up by bystanders and first responders with no injuries.
Investigator from LCRA completed the Report.


BARDID: TX-2010-0041
Date: 2010-06-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0041 Lake Bardwell
NearestCityTown: Ennis
County: Ellis
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentCause3: EXCESSIVE SPEED
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On the 5th day of June,  Vessels 1 and 2 were operating on Lake Bardwell at a high rate of speed in a negligent manner. Vessel 2 plowed over vessel 1 resulting in the operator of vessel one sustaining severe blunt head trauma.
Operator completed Report.


BARDID: TX-2010-0043
Date: 2010-05-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0143 Canyon Lake
NearestCityTown: Startzville
County: Comal
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
On the 23rd day of May, Vessel 1 was being pulled away from the dock when high winds began to blow the vessel back toward the dock and a docked boat.  The operator of vessel 1 got concerned and tried pulling away but over excelerated and struck the steel dock support.
Operator completed Report.


BARDID: TX-2010-0044
Date: 2010-05-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:25:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0033 Lake Austin
NearestCityTown: Austin
County: Travis
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentCause3: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On the 27th day of May, Vessel 2 was towing two tubers as he head up river on the right side.  One of the tubers was thrown from the tube, therefor the operator made a turn to  the left to retrieve the tuber.  As vessel 2 was turning, Vessel 1 wsa traveling down river in the center of the channel.  Vessel 2 collided with vessel 1's rear port side.  One of vessel 2's occupants sustained injuries to her head and was transported to the hospital.  Vessel 1's operator was arrested for boating while intoxicated.
Investigator from Austin Police Department Lake Patrol Completed the Report.


BARDID: TX-2010-0045
Date: 2010-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:59:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0192 Conroe
NearestCityTown: Willis
County: Motgomery
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Equipment FAILURE
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: CAPSIZING
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On the 30th day of May, Vessel 1 was tied under a bridge fishing.  Stormy weather moved in with high wind causing rough water. Vessel 1 began taking on water over the bow and stern while tied up.  The Bilge pump would not work.  The Operator attempted to operate the boat back to the boat ramp but was going against 2to 3 foot waves. The boat continued to take on water until it capsized and ejected the occupants.  At the time of capsizing the operator was not wearing a PFD, but the occupants were.  The operator was able to get an ice chest from the boat for flotation. The operator and two occupants were able to stay together with the ice chest. The victim was having trouble keeping afloat with his PFD, and soon became seperated from the others. The operator stated after a short time he could not see or hear the victim but his PFD floated up and the operator put it on.  One of the occupants was able to call 911 at the time of the capsizing and Law Enforcement Responded.  Game Wardens located the victim floating next to the capsized vessel without a PFD on.
Investigator from TPWD completed the report.


BARDID: TX-2010-0046
Date: 2010-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0320 Grapevine Lake
NearestCityTown: Grapevine
County: Tarrant
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
MachineryFailure: Steering
AccidentEvent1: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
On the 29th day of May, operator was operating vessel 1 returning to the Marina pulling two people on a tube. The vessel made a sharp turn to the right when the steering locked up. Unable to correct the course of the vessel as it headed toward the tube both occupants of the tub jumped off.  one tuber was able to move out of the way but the other could not and his left leg was struck by the prop.  victim sustained a 10 inch laceration near his ankle to the bone.  victim was retrieved from the water and transported to the shore for EMS to transport to the Hospital.
Investigator from TPWD completed the report.


BARDID: TX-2010-0047
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:08:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0622 Ray Roberts
NearestCityTown: Sanger
County: Denton
WaterConditions: Choppy
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:
On the 29th day of May, operator fueled his vessel with 30 gallons of gasoline at a marina on the water.  As operator manuevered his vessel out of the marine a loud explosion occured shooting flames from the motor compartment.  3 of the passengers jumped into the water as operator stayed on board to try and put out the fire.  Due to the location of the fire extinguisher operator could not get to it.  A second vessel brought a extinguisher to operator but it failed to extinguish the fire.  operator exited the vessel and it burned down and sank.
Investigator with TPWD completed the report.


BARDID: TX-2010-0048
Date: 2010-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:45:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0622 Ray Roberts
NearestCityTown: Sanger
County: Denton
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
On the 30th day of May victim was attempting to come out of the water on a wake board and when he went to turn the board he felt his leg give way and the bone snap.  victim  fell into the water where his wife jumped in and assited him until first responders could retrieve him and transport him to the hospital.
Investigator from TPWD completed the report.


BARDID: TX-2010-0049
Date: 2010-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:33:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0256 Eagle Mountain Lake
NearestCityTown: Azle
County: Tarrant
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On the 30th Day of May, Vessel 1 went under a overhanging branch which struck both the operator and passenger causing blunt force trauma to both of their heads resulting in death.  Vessel 1 traveled on striking vessel 2 on the port side causing its two occupants to be ejected. Vessel 2's occupants were unharmed during the collision.
Investigator from the Tarrant County Water District Completed the Report.


BARDID: TX-2010-0050
Date: 2010-05-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:11:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0143 Canyon Lake
NearestCityTown: Hancock
County: Comal
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On the 31st day of May, Vessel 1 was being operated on Canyon Lake when he jumped a wake at a high rate of speed causing him to strike his forehead against the PWC and ejecting him into the water.  A passerby picked him up and transported him to shore.
Investigator from TPWD completed report.


BARDID: TX-2010-0051
Date: 2010-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:50:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 5020 Aransas Bay
NearestCityTown: Rockport
County: Aransas
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentCause3: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: PERSON STRUCK BY VESSEL
RedactedNarrative:
On the 29th day of May vessel 1 and vessel 2 wer traveling north on Aransas Bay when vessel 1 suddenly stopped.  Vessel 2 following behind did not notice vessel 1's abrupt stop and ran into the back of and over the occupants of vessel 1 injurying both.
Investigator from TPWD completed the Report.


BARDID: TX-2010-0052
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-07-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:15:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0466 Lake LBJ
NearestCityTown: Kingsland
County: Burnet
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentCause3: IMPROPER LOOKOUT
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
According to witness statements, at apporximately 12:15 a.m. Vessel 1 (2005 21'6" malibu ski boat) occupied by four adults was traveling east on the Colorado arm of Lake LBJ.  The vessel was at plainning speed, traveling past the danger bouys marking rocks ahead, colliding with a cluster of  granite outcroppings approximately 60' X 60", ramped and having a secondary impact with a  granite rock in the same cluster, and coming to a stop ontop of the outcroping of rocks approximately 5' about the water surface.  

One person was ejected upon impact from the bow of the vessel  and was found by rescuers approximately 20 minutes later, she was located beyond the outcropping in appoximate seven feet of water.  CPR was administerd but she expired enroute to the hospital.
The other three people were partially ejected and were located near the starboard side of the boat on top of a granite rock outcropping.  The three subject sustaind serious but not life threatning injuries. All subjects were transported to Brackenridge Hospital in Austin.

State Game Warden interviewed Driver at the hospital on Sunday in which he stated he and the other occupants of the vessel left their rental cabin located in Kingsland by boat about 10:30 p.m. the night before, traveled east on the Colarado arm, also traveled to several inlets off the Colorado arm.  They decided to go back to their cabin in Kingsland, in reality, continued traveling east toward Inks Lake dam.  operator stated to Warden while on plane, he saw what he thought was a boat without navigational lights on, yelled for them to turn their lights on, swerved and collided with the granite outcropping.  Witness statements on shore near the rocks (see witness statements) advised they did not see any other boat but another large granite outctopping. 

Investigator from TPWD completed the Report.


BARDID: TX-2010-0054
Date: 2010-05-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 5280 Redfish Bay
NearestCityTown: Aransas Pass
County: Aransas
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Submerged Object
RedactedNarrative:
On the 21st day of May operator was operating his boat on Redfish Bay with four passengers when he crossed the old terminal road bed and struck a submerged object damaging his boat hull and lower unit.
Operator completed report.


BARDID: TX-2010-0055
Date: 2010-04-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1186 East Fork San Jacinto Riv
NearestCityTown: Houston
County: Harris
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Submerged Object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
AccidentEvent3: CAPSIZING
RedactedNarrative:
On the 26th day of May operator was operating his boat on the east fork of the San Jacinto River when he struck a submerged tree limb. The vessel stuck on the limb and the port side took on water flipping the vessel and ejecting the passengers.
Investigator from Houston PD completed the report.


BARDID: TX-2010-0056
Date: 2010-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1592 Trinity River
NearestCityTown: Riverside
County: Walker
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
On the 6th day of June tuber was riding on a tube with four other individuals while being towed by a mastercraft ski boat. The operator made a turn and victim fell off of the tube. Another person on the tube fell onto victim causing injury to his left leg.
Investigator from TPWD completed the report.


BARDID: TX-2010-0057
Date: 2010-05-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:25:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0061 Belton Lake
NearestCityTown: Morgans Point
County: Bell
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
On the 31st day of May vessel 1 was towing victim on a wakeboard in skier alley on Lake Belton. victim had his left arm in the triangle of the handle of the ski rope and hit a wave and fell.  His arm got caught in the handle and was broken.
Investigator from TPWD completed report.


BARDID: TX-2010-0058
Date: 2010-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:55:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0033 Lake Austin
NearestCityTown: Austin
County: Travis
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
On the 6th day of June the boat operator was pulling victim on a float behind the boat. victim was ejected from the float and decided to get back into the boat. (operator) stated that he thought the engine was in neutral and it was actually in reverse. As victim was using the ladder with his right foot, he also used the cavitation plate as a step with his left foor.  His left foot slipped and his left leg was caught in the propeller.
Investigator with Austin Police Department completed the report.


BARDID: TX-2010-0059
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-05-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:36:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0743 Travis
NearestCityTown: Austin
County: Travis
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: IMPROPER LOOKOUT
AccidentCause3: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On the 22nd day of May, Vessel1 (PWC) was stopped in the lake and began to make a turn when vessel 2 was approuching on a direct path at approx. 40 mph.  The occupants of Vessel 1 jumped off just prior to the collision. The vessels collided causing severe damage to vessel 1 and minor scratches to vessel 2.  Vessel 1 was a total loss.  All parties refused EMS.
Investigator from Travis County Sheriffs Office Completed the report.


BARDID: TX-2010-0060
Date: 2010-06-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:40:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0061 Lake Belton
NearestCityTown: Belton
County: Bell
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On the 14th day of June,  Vessels 1 and 2 were traveling on plane on Lake Belton.  Vessel 2 was directly behind vessel 1 approximately 20 yards when vessel 1 tried making a sharp left turn and stalled out.  Vessel 2 attempted to avoid a collision by making a sharp right turn but struck vessel 1 on the right rear side and ramping over vessel 1 breaking the steering column of the PWC.
Investigator from TPWD completed the report.


BARDID: TX-2010-0061
Date: 2010-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:10:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1631 W Fork San Jacinto River
NearestCityTown: Houston
County: Harris
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
On the 30th day of May, Vessel 1 was pulling 3 children on a tube and vessel 2 was pulling a wakeboarder in a crossing pattern.  After the boats passed, the wakeboarder collided with vessel 1 causing him to lose control and to collide with the three children on the tube behind vessel 1. Injuried parties were transported by EMS to the hospital.
Investigator from Houston PD completed the report.


BARDID: TX-2010-0062
Date: 2010-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:45:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0368 Lake Houston
NearestCityTown: Houston
County: Harris
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentCause3: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On the 29th day of May, Vessel 2 was stopped and drifting in the water when vessel 1 which was on plane at approximately 45 mph struck vessel 2 causing both operators to be ejected andf vessel 1 to ramp over vessel 2.  Both operators were able to remount and travel to a private address where EMS Transported vessel 2 operator by life flight. Vessel 1 operator was treated on scene and released.
Investigator from Houston PD completed the report.


BARDID: TX-2010-0063
Date: 2010-06-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0743 Travis
NearestCityTown: Austin
County: Travis
WaterConditions: Calm
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On the 1st day of June Vessel 1 was pulling into a Marina where Vessels 2 and 3 were docked, when vessel one traveled too far right striking vessels 2 and 3 bows.  Both vessels sustained damage to their bow pulpits and anchors. Vessel 1 sustained damage to the right rear side of the vessel.  The operator of vessel 1 was never identified because he left the scene on foot.
Investigator from Travis County Sheriffs Office completed report.


BARDID: TX-2010-0064
Date: 2010-06-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0572 Pat Cleburne Lake
NearestCityTown: Cleburne
County: Johnson
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On the 2nd day of June,  Vessel 1 was being operated on Pat Cleburne Lake while when conducting a low speed run by the dam the operator began to lose his glasses. Instictively the operator reached up to retrieve his glasses letting off the throttle, causing a reduction in speed resulting in him stricking his face on the handle bars.
Operator completed report.


BARDID: TX-2010-0065
Date: 2010-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:45:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0743 Travis
NearestCityTown: Jonestown
County: Travis
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On the 30th day of May Vessel 1 was being operated out of Devils Cove on Lake Travis when the operator encountered hazards waters from multiple vessels wakes ejecting him and causing a brocken hip.
Investigator from Travis County SO completed report.


BARDID: TX-2010-0066
Date: 2010-06-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 7370 Upper Laguna Madre
NearestCityTown: Sarita
County: Kenedy
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: People on Gunwale, Bow, or Transom
AccidentCause2: MACHINERY FAILURE
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
The victim's boat was reported adrift inthe Upper Laguna Madre on 6/22/10. Game Wardens responded to search for the occupants of the vessel and found the body at 7:30 am the following morning.  The engine of the vessel was found to have fishing line warpped around the prop. It appears that the elderly man was attempting to free the line from the engine and fell overboard.
Investigator from TPWD completed report.


BARDID: TX-2010-0067
Date: 2010-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0743 Travis
NearestCityTown: Spicewood
County: Travis
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
On the 30 day of May vessel 1 was traveling down stream on lake Travis when it encountered some very large swells. Vessel 1 struck the waves at a bad angle causing both occupants to be ejected from the vessel with the passenger striking her back on the back of the PWC. The passenger was transported  to the hospital for her injuries.
Investigator from Travis County Sheriffs Office completed the report.


BARDID: TX-2010-0068
Date: 2010-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0743 TRAVIS
NearestCityTown: Austin
County: Travis
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: IMPROPER LOOKOUT
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel # 1 was approaching dock when vessel # 3 was exiting dock in reverse.  Because of the speed vessel # 1 was approaching dock and no proper lookout on vessel # 3, vessels # 1 and # 3 collided, causing vessel # 1 to veer starboard and strike vessel # 2, which was moored at dock.  Vessel # 1s impact with vessel # 2 resulted in vessel # 1s bow to pierce thru port side of vessel # 2.
No injuries reported.
Report filed by - Travis County SO


BARDID: TX-2010-0069
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0743 Travis
NearestCityTown: Jonestown
County: Travis
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentCause2: EQUIPMENT FAILURE
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: CAPSIZING
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On the 30th day of May Vessel 1 was exiting  Devils Cove on Lake Travis when it encountered hazardous waters due to multiple boat wakes.  Vessel 1 began to take on water and the bilge could not keep up ultimately capsizing vessel 1 and its passengers.  The occupants of vessel 1 donned life jackets as the vessel went down.  All occupants where recovered from the water.
Investigator from Travis County SO compeleted the report.


BARDID: TX-2010-0070
Date: 2010-06-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 3360 Matagorda Bay
NearestCityTown: Port Oconnor
County: Calhoun
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Sharp Turn
AccidentCause2: People on Gunwale, Bow, or Transom
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
On the 19th day on June, Vessel 1 was operating on Matagorda Bay when it tried to make a 90 degree turn and the prop caught abruptly turning the vessel 180 degrees ejecting the Front passenger who was then struck by the propeller in the knee and upper leg causing severe lacerations and broken bones.  The victim was taken to shore by vessel 1 where EMS was waiting to transport him to the hospital.
Operator completed report.


BARDID: TX-2010-0071
Date: 2010-06-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:10:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0451 Lake Livingston
NearestCityTown: Moore Hill
County: Polk
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: HAZARDOUS WATERS
AccidentCause3: EQUIPMENT FAILURE
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: CAPSIZING
RedactedNarrative:
While attempting to cross the lake in choppy conditions, the operator attempted to get on plane.  At this point an inner-tube blew out of the vessel.  The operator turned around to retrieve the inner tube, and because of the choppy conditions and the bilge pump on the vessel not working, a large wake entered the rear of the vessel causing the vessel to swamp.  The operator headed for the nearest shore and the vessel eventually capsized.
No injuries reported.
Report filed by operator.


BARDID: TX-2010-0072
Date: 2010-06-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0466 Lake LBJ
NearestCityTown: Kingsland
County: Llano
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: IMPROPER LOOKOUT
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On the 15th day of June, Vessel 1 was towing a knee boarder and not paying attention to what was in front of them when they struck a dock damaging both the dock and vessel as well as causing lacerations to the operato'rs face and a broken wrist.
Passenger completed the report.


BARDID: TX-2010-0073
Date: 2010-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:30:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0640 Sam Rayburn
NearestCityTown: Jasper
County: Jasper
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Steering
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
The 2 occupants of the vessel were returning to the boat ramp after fishing and enroute the hydraulic lines of the steering cable failed, causing the outboard motor to turn sharply.  The sharp turn, combined with being on top and planning, caused the two men to be ejected from the vessel.  As they were being ejected they struck parts of the vessel.  the operator suffered a broken shoulder and cracked ribs.  a passenger suffered a concussion.
The event was witnessed by a man on shore and the man went in his boat and retrieved the two men from the water. Both men were wearing inflatable PFDs and were floating upright.  An ambulance was called and both men were transported to a local hospital for treatment to their injuries.
Report filed by operator.


BARDID: TX-2010-0074
Date: 2010-06-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:11:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0033 Lake Austin
NearestCityTown: Austin
County: Travis
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: People on Gunwale, Bow, or Transom
AccidentCause3: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
On the 27th day of June Vessel 1 was traveling on Lake Austin when a passsenger in the vessel fell backwards out of the rear of the boat stricking the motor. The passenger was recovered from the water but complained of right hip and head pain.  The passenger was transported to the hospital where he was treated and released the next day.
Investigator from Austin PD completed the report.


BARDID: TX-2010-0075
Date: 2010-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0487 Lake McQueeney
NearestCityTown: Seguin
County: Guadalupe
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On the 30 of May, Vessel 1 (PWC) and Vessel 2 (Correct Craft) were both traveling on Lake McQueeney in the same direction when vessel 1 made a abrupt turn stricking vessel 2 on the port side.  Vessel 2's Operator tried to make evasive manuevers to avoid the collision but was unable to do so.  Vessel 2 sustained significant damage to its fiberglass and prop and was rendered inoperable.
Investigator from TPWD completed the report.


BARDID: TX-2010-0076
Date: 2010-04-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:30:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0714 Lake Tawakani
NearestCityTown: Quinlin
County: Hunt
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent3: CAPSIZING
RedactedNarrative:
While heading back to the boat ramp in the late evening, the operator and passenger were not paying attention to their direction of travel because they were watching a fire on the shoreline.  The vessel struck a guard rail on a causeway causing the boat to roll over.  The passenger who was sitting in the front of the vessel, hit the inside of the vessel with his face and then both occupants were ejected when the vessel rolled over due to the impact.

The injured passenger was transported to a local hospital for treatment.  The operator was arrested for BWI.  Additional charges pending.

Investigation and report filed by Game Warden.


BARDID: TX-2010-0077
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:45:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0434 Lake Lavon
NearestCityTown: Lavon
County: Collin
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: SINKING
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was running his vessel and two boats passed him on each side of his vessel, causing large wakes to come over his bow.  Operator did not take necessary precautions to manuever his vessel to avoid being swamped by waves from other vessels, causing his vessel to sink.
No injuries reported.
Report filed by Game Warden 


BARDID: TX-2010-0078
Date: 2010-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:15:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0723 Texoma
NearestCityTown: Gordonville
County: C091 Grayson
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentCause3: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Warden responded to a grounding of a vessel on Lake Texoma and upon arrival discovered two of the female occupants from the grounded vessel being loaded into an ambulance to be transported to a local hospital for treatment from injuries sustained when vessel grounded.  The vessel had come ashore approximately 200 feet.  Warden located the operator who had already left the scene at his home on the lake.  Upon interviewing the operator Warden noticed a large cut across the operrators face and could also detect alcohol on his breath.  During Warden interview the operator confessed to all of the persons on board as been having drinking alcohol.
Wardne arrested the operator for BWI.
Case pending.


BARDID: TX-2010-0080
Date: 2010-06-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:15:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0316 Grandbury
NearestCityTown: Grandbury
County: Hood
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was pulling two wakeboarders behind vessel when one fell from his wakeboard and hit face down in the water.  When the vessel circled back to pick him up he was face down in the water.  They got him on board and took him to a nearby boatramp.  victim was convulsing and unrepsonsive.  victim was transported by ambulance to a local hospital for treatment.
No other injuries reported.
Report filed by Brazos River Authotrity Officer 


BARDID: TX-2010-0082
Date: 2010-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:06:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0566 Palestine
NearestCityTown: Flint
County: Smith
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: DRUG USE
AccidentCause3: IMPROPER LOOKOUT
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On the 4 of July, Vessels 1 and 2 were being operated on Lake, Vessel 1 was operating on plane when it was struck by Vessel 2.  Vessel 2's occupants were ejected from the vessel but were all able to reenter the vessel. The operator of Vessel 2 then left the scene without exchanging any information and headed toward Flat Creek.  Vessel 1 reported the accident and met Wardens at the Flat Creek boat Ramp.  Vessel 1's Passenger reported that she thought a female passenger in Vessel 2 had a broken leg from the accident.  The Wardens were able to locate the passenger at Trinity Mother Francis Hospital recieving treatment.  The leg was treated but found not to be broken.  The wardens filed on the operator of Vessel 2 for the Hit and Run.
Investigator from TPWD completed report.


BARDID: TX-2010-0083
Date: 2010-06-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:29:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0466 Lake LBJ
NearestCityTown: Kingsland
County: Llano
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Drug Use
AccidentCause2: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentCause3: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: PERSON STRUCK BY VESSEL
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of PWC #1 was following too close behind PWC #2 and PWC #1 stopped suddenly, causing PWC # 2 to collide with her.  The operator of PWC #2 was struck by PWC # 1 causing injury to her shoulder, back, and buttocks.  She was transported to local hospital by ambulance.  At the hospital, operator of PWC #1 was interviewed by Game Warden, who smelled marijuana on his clothes, and during the interview operator of PWC #1 admitted to using marijuana just prior to the accident.  The operator of PWC #1 was charged with Navigation Rules violation.
Report filed by Game Warden


BARDID: TX-2010-0084
Date: 2010-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:45:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 8230 Lower Laguna Madre
NearestCityTown: South Padre Island
County: Cameron
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentCause3: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 and 2 were being operated in close proximity to each other. Both Vessels were turning in circles churning the water.  Vessel 2 lost sight of vessel 1 until it was too late and both vessels collided.  No injuries were reported for either Operator.
Investigator from TPWD completed the report.


BARDID: TX-2010-0085
Date: 2010-06-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:04:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 046 Canyon Lake
NearestCityTown: Hancock
County: Comal
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
On 6/19/2010, operator was pulling his son on an inner tube behind his PWC.  operator had also anchored his pontoon boat on the lake in the area he was pulling his son on the tube.  operator pulled his son too close to the pontoon boat and then turned hard right, causing tuber on the inner tube to leave the wake of the PWC and swing out and into the side of the pontoon boat.  The impact resulted in tuber receiving facial damage and internal organ damage.
tuber was taken by ambulance to a loca lhospital for treatment to his injuries.  operator was charged with reckless operation.
Report filed by Game Warden.


BARDID: TX-2010-0086
Date: 2010-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0680 Lake Somerville
NearestCityTown: Somerville
County: Washington
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
officers comprehensive narrative: According to witnesses operator1 approached operator2 on his jet ski and told her he was lost.  As operator2 attempted to ride away from him, operator1 continued to follow very closely while at cruising speed and as operator2 turned, operator1 was too close to avoid the collision. Pictures of the two jet skis confirm this as operator1s jet ski had damage to the bow area and operator2's jet ski had a great amount of damage to the left side and top.


BARDID: TX-2010-0087
Date: 2010-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0025 Lake Arrowhead
NearestCityTown: Jolly
County: Clay
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: PERSON STRUCK BY VESSEL
RedactedNarrative:
On the 3rd day of July, Vessel 1 and 2 were being operated on Lake Arrowhead when vessel 1 lost power and began to drift. Vessel 2 tried to avoid a collision with vessel 1 at the last minute and let off the throttle making it impossible to steer away.  Vessel 2 struck vessel 1 and its operator causing the operator to suffer 2 broken ribs.
Operator for Vessel 2 completed the report.


BARDID: TX-2010-0088
Date: 2010-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:35:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1114 Colorado River
NearestCityTown: Belton
County: Bell
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Victim and passenger were canoeing on the Colorado river when they got stranded in an area with high banks and swift water.  A passing fisherman in a motorboat assisted by trying to pull the canoe off the area with the victim and passenger inside.  The passenger had a lifejacket on but the victim did not.  The canoe capsized and the victim and passenger were thrown into the water.  The passenger was recovered downstream but the victim was never located.

The victim was recovered 2 days later by Warden who also completed the report.


BARDID: TX-2010-0089
Date: 2010-06-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:27:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0743 Travis
NearestCityTown: Spicewood
County: Travis
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: EXCESSIVE SPEED
AccidentCause3: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: PERSON STRUCK BY VESSEL
RedactedNarrative:
On the 26th day of June, Vessels 1 and 2 were being operated on lake travis in the Perdenales Arm of the lake when Vessel 1 came off plane traveling toward vessel 2. Vessel 2's operator tried to make an evasive move to the left but vessel 1 slide underneath vessel 2 upon impact.  Vessel 2's operator struck the back metal plate on vessel 2 with his face and sustained a laceration below his eyebrow. Vessel 1 opertor was not injured but vessel 2 operator was transported by Star flight to the local hospital.
Investigator from TPWD completed the report.


BARDID: TX-2010-0090
Date: 2010-07-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:20:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 5020 Aransas Bay ICW
NearestCityTown: Rockport
County: Aransas
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Sharp Turn
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
On July 17, 2010 at approximately 1:20 pm operator was operating vessel TX 9162 JJ, a 17ft  Explorer TV, with her husband beside her near the helm of the vessel.  two others were sitting on an ice chest in front of the console.  opeartor had just reached a planing speed and told her husband that the steering was difficult. oeprator's husband reached for the steering wheel to take over and at that point control of the wheel was lost causing the boat to make a 180 degree turn.  Everyone but the operator were ejected from the vessel.  The propeller struck the other couple that had been onboard before the operator could shut off the engine.  one of the person's left arm was severed at the shoulder and not located.  the other person had a severe gash down to the bone on both her right thigh and on her right arm above the wrist.  Fishing Guide Captain saw the accident happen and stopped to render aid.  an occupant in the boat with the Captain, gave first aid to the pair that was struck by the propeller.  Captain took the female victim aboard his boat and the male victim stayed onboard the original boat.  The Public Safety Center dispatcher was called while both parties navigated back to Goose Island State Park and notified EMS, Deputies, and myself of the situation. I arrived on scene at the same time as EMS and helped to secure the involved boat to the dock.  the victims were taken off the respective boats and transported by ambulance to the Halo Flight helicopters which landed at Goose Island State Park.  They were both transported to Spohn Memorial Hospital in Corpus Christi.


BARDID: TX-2010-0091
Date: 2010-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0201 Lake Corpus Christi
NearestCityTown: Mathis
County: San Patricio
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
I was cruising in a cove of Lake Corpus Christi State Park, heading towards the swimming area, when a jet ski struck toward the back part of my 1996 seadoo challenger boat.  I turned around to see if the operator and passenger were alright.  We then left the area.
Operator completed report.


BARDID: TX-2010-0092
Date: 2010-03-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:49:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1057 Bosque River
NearestCityTown: China Springs
County: McLennan
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentCause2: Restricted Vision
AccidentCause3: IMPROPER LOOKOUT
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: CAPSIZING
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1, a Monark Aluminum flatbottom was traveling in a northerly direction on the Bosque River when it encountered vessel 2 a fiberglass Ranger bass boat traveling in a southerly direction.  The vessels where on a collision course when both drivers made corrective action in the same direction.  Vessel 2 overrode vessel 1 causing it to capsize and eject the passenger.
Investigator from TPWD completed report.


BARDID: TX-2010-0093
Date: 2010-06-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 2180 Galveston Bay
NearestCityTown: Galveston
County: Galveston
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was being used as a transition platform for different operators to transition on Vessel 2.  Vessel 1 was drifting as Vessel 2 approached to change riders when Vessel 2 operator let off the throttle and tried steering toward the vessel.  Vessel 2 (PWC) struck vessel 1 ejecting the occupants of vessel 2 causing a groin injury to vessel 2 operator.
Owner of both vessels completed the report.


BARDID: TX-2010-0094
Date: 2010-06-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:45:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0640 Sam Rayburn
NearestCityTown: Zvalla
County: San Augustine
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: Restricted Vision
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was being operated at night on Lake Sam Rayburn without the navigation lights on due to glare.  The passenger was using a spotlight to watch for stumps when he saw a fish and began to follow it with the light. Unaware of a stump ahead the operator continued on his path striking the stump shifting the bow fishing deck backward, stricking the passenger and breaking his leg.
Operator completed the report.


BARDID: TX-2010-0095
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-03-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0763 Lake Waco
NearestCityTown: Waco
County: McLennan
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
AccidentEvent3: SINKING
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 and 2 went out on Lake Waco when the operator of Vessel 1 fell into the water and could not get back on it.  Vessel 2 paddled to Vessel 1 to assist when the operator of vessel 1 grabbed a hold of vessel 2 as they tried getting to shore. Vessel 2 then began to take on water and sink. Once both vessels had sank the operators began to yell for help.  A subject on shore retrieved a piece of foam and swam to there aid until fire officials could arrive and retrieve them.  The operator of Vessel 1 was transported to the hospital and treated for hypothermia.
Investigator from TPWD completed the report.


BARDID: TX-2010-0096
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0522 Lake Nasworthy
NearestCityTown: San Angelo
County: Tom Green
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Ignition of Spilled Fuel or Vapor
AccidentCause2: Failure to vent
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was being operated on Lake Nasworthy when the operator started to fish. All of the sudden the rear of the boat caught on fire near the fuel lines.
Operator completed report.


BARDID: TX-2010-0097
Date: 2010-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0489 Medina Lake
NearestCityTown: Mico
County: Medina
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was pulling two people on an inner tube and misjudged the distance to Vessel 2.  Vessel 1 turned swinging the tubers into the anchor Vessel 2.  Both tubers were injured and the anchored vessel was damaged.
Investigator with TPWD completed the report.


BARDID: TX-2010-0098
Date: 2010-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:20:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0743 Lake Travis
NearestCityTown: Spicewood
County: Travis
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was occupied by the driver and one passenger seated behind driver. Unit 1 was being operated approximately 250 ft from shore when it struck a large wake from a passing vessel and both driver and passenger were thrown from Unit 1.  The driver of Unit 1 caught his foot in the footwell and his ankle broke as he was ejected.
Investigator from LCRA completed the report.


BARDID: TX-2010-0099
Date: 2010-07-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0696 Stillhouse Hollow
NearestCityTown: Salado
County: Bell
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: PERSON STRUCK BY VESSEL
RedactedNarrative:
The injured individual stated that he had an after market lanyard switch on his vessel that had come unplugged during operation, stopping his PWC. He stated that his fiance was about 50 yards behind him. As she approached she completely let off of the throttle, losing her steering capabilities, thus leading her to strike OPERATOR1 from the rear breaking his left leg
Investigator from TPWD completed report.


BARDID: TX-2010-0100
Date: 2010-07-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 8230 Lower Laguna Madre
NearestCityTown: South Padre Island
County: Cameron
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: PERSON STRUCK BY VESSEL
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 and Vessel 2 were operating within 50ft of one another in excess of headway speed.  As vessel 2 was operating about 50 mph, the operator noticed vessel 1 approaching from the east. Vessel 2 was unsure of what evasive manuever to take so he turned to the port.  Vessel 1 struck vessel 2 on the port side. Vessel 2 occupants were struck by Vessel 1 and injured. Both were transported to the locale hospital and treated for their injuries.
Investigator from TPWD completed the report.


BARDID: TX-2010-0101
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-07-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1583 Taylor's
NearestCityTown: Fannette
County: Jefferson
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
from Boat Accident Investigation & Boating Related Water Fatality Report submitted by Game Warden:  On Thursday, July 8, 2010 at approximately 7:30 pm, (V2) and (V1) were leaving the Pine Tree Lodge area on Taylor's Bayou. V1 was in front and they were heading upriver to the "sandbar". V2 lost her glasses and turned around to get them.  When she turned back around to head upriver V1 had already gone under the bridge on LaBelle Road and was out of sight.  V2 then went under the bridge ans saw V1's PWC in the trees.  V2 went to the PWC and could not find operator1. She then went back to Pine Tree Lodge and told someone to call 911. She then left again and still could not find operator1. She returned to Pine Tree Lodge approximately ten minutes later and took subject with her.  When they pulled up other person saw operator1 laying in the water with his head facing the PWC about 10 feet away.  v2 jumped in the water and turned operator1 over. v2 occupant then jumped in and looked for a place to start CPR but could not find any dry land. The fire department then showed up and determined v1operator was already deceased.


BARDID: TX-2010-0102
Date: 2010-08-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0128 Caddo Lake
NearestCityTown: Karnack
County: Harrison
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentCause2: SHARP TURN
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
On Sunday, August 1st at approximately 6:00 pm, was pulling his cousin and her boyfriend on a tube behind his Personal Watercraft.  They were heading east bound on Big Cypress Bayou/Caddo Lake towards the Caddo Lake State Park No Wake Zone at approximately 18mph.  operator noticed a unidentified green flat bottom boat heading west bound towards him so he slowed down and veered towards the south side of the river.  As the boat passed him he turned around to head west bound on the river.  As he turned around and gave the Watercraft some gas the tube swung around and hit a wake causing a catipult affect sending tubers into the bank on the north side of the river.  At that time tuber wrapped other tuber up in his arms before he collided with a down tree on the bank.  At that time operator rushed to their aid along with two witnesses.  They asked tuber1 what he wanted them to do and responded to take him to the bank that him and tuber2 would drive to the hospital.  I was then contacted by one of the witnesses.  Texas Game Warden  was advised that the victims and the operator of the vessel was headed to Good Shephard Medical Center-Marshall Texas.  I met with the parties involved and started gathering statements.  tuber1 was admitted into the hospital and is pending release. 
Investigator with TPWD completed the Report.


BARDID: TX-2010-0103
Date: 2010-08-02 00:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1229 Gibbons Creek
NearestCityTown: Carlos
County: Grimes
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Improper Loading
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
On 08/02/10 Game Warden and Grimes County Investigator responded to a possible drownig on Gibbons Creek Reservior.  When the officers arrived to the location they discovered a body floating near the hot water discharge portion of the lake.  An unoccupied vessel was floating nearby.  The officers recovered the body and went to the unoccupied boat, where they discovered the cowling was off of the outboard motor and the motor would not start.  The officers believed that victim was working on his motor, fell in and drowned.
Travis County ME ruled cause of death as drowning.
Report filed by TPWD Game Warden 


BARDID: TX-2010-0104
Date: 2010-07-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:20:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0152 Cedar Creek Reservoir
NearestCityTown: Malakoff
County: Henderson
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
Statements indicate that a pair were riding one of the PWC's. another pair were on the other PWC two others along with other family members were in a Malibu ski boat. They all left together headed south to RH Lee Park.  Statements indicate that about half way to their destination the second pair switched positions from driver to passenger.  They then proceeded to their destination traveling approximately 100 yards out from the shoreline.  person on ski boat then indicated that eh hears pair2 operator say "hey", that is when they noticed occupant/victim from pair2 boat in the water.  They proceeded closer to victim's location and noticed blood in the water.  The occupants of the boat then assisted victim in getting her onto the back platform of their boat.  victim complained of not being able to talk or breathe.  victim kept her legs elevated and go her to a boat dock.  witness on ski boat indicated that victim wanted to sit up and when she did she passed out. pair1 had went ahead on their PWC and when they noticed no one was coming they turned around and located the boat.  They assisted in getting her to the bank where EMS met them and transported victim to ETMC Athens.

The Medical Examiners office found that victim fell from the PWC while it was underway and sustained Severe anal rectal trauma which caused her death.

Investigator from TPWD completed the report


BARDID: TX-2010-0105
Date: 2010-07-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0322 Greenbelt
NearestCityTown: Clarendon
County: Collinsworth
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
AccidentCause2: IGNITION OF SPILLED FUEL OR VAPOR
MachineryFailure: Electrical
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
Cruising in boat fifty yrds after leaving shore and boat backfired and exploded out of Carberator. I threw the kids in the water and then started putting the fire out with a fire extinguisher .  Then witness came and got us from shore.  Then Paramedics and fireman checked everyone out.

Operator completed report.


BARDID: TX-2010-0106
Date: 2010-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0301 Lewisville
NearestCityTown: Lewisville
County: Denton
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was sitting in the open water with the engine off.  The operator on vessel 2 approached the other vessel to ask a question about adjusting the trim system. When the operator of on vessel 2 got closer, he thought the vessel would stop after pulling out the key fob like using brakes on a car. The nose of vessel 2 hit the right side of vessel 1. the approximate speed of vessel 2 during impact was about 15-20 mph. No one was hurt and both vessels are owned by the same owner.

Owner completed the report.


BARDID: TX-2010-0107
Date: 2010-07-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:38:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0590 Possum Kingdom Lake
NearestCityTown: Graford
County: Palo Pinto
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel#1 was participating in a game of frisbee with subjects on a dock. Passenger of vessel#1 jumped up to catch frisbee and on her decent she struck her head on the vessel. Passenger was unconcious for approxitmatley one minute. Passenegr was transported to Palo Pinto General where she was treated and released for a minor head laceration.

Investigator from Brazos RA completed report.


BARDID: TX-2010-0108
Date: 2010-08-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0128 Caddo Lake
NearestCityTown: Karnack
County: Harrison
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
On Tuesday, August 3rd, operator was operating his pontoon boat on the Cypress River area of Caddo Lake pulling five (5) juvenile skiers/tubers.  A passing boat's wake created a swell causing two of his five skiers to lose their balance and fall into the water.  As operator turned around to pick up his two skiers, another bass boat was approaching from behind. operator2 stated that he saw only one fallen skier near the middle of the river and swerved to his right to avoid him.  During this maneuver, it is believed the prop or skeg of operator2's boat motor struck the second fallen skier causing a laceration to the victim's foot.  operator2 left the accident scene, but stopped shortly after at nearby boat ramp with operator1.  Both operators, passengers and witnesses submitted statements.  

Investigator from TPWD completed the report.


BARDID: TX-2010-0109
Date: 2010-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 5227 Little Bay
NearestCityTown: Rockport
County: Aransas
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
operator was operating her jet ski with her daughter onboard in the south area of Little Bay where traffic is usually lighter and not one way.  operator had decided to navigate away from the area due to congestion of the area when her jet ski was struck on the port side by another jet ski.  operator stated that she had seen the operator, making circles in the area and that he was looking behind him when he struck her jet ski.  operator did not have time to respond, other than to yell, and move out of the way resulting in a collision. 

Investigator from TPWD completed the Report.


BARDID: TX-2010-0110
Date: 2010-07-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:37:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0124 Guadalupe River
NearestCityTown: New Braunfels
County: Comal
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
On July 7, 2010 at approximately 3:40 pm, while rafting down the Guadalupe River in Comal County near lower Camp Hueco victim fell out of a raft caring 3 other passengers besides himself.    At the time victim fell out of the raft the raft he was in was going over some white water rapids, victim was wearing a type III PFD but the PFD was not secured or snapped on.  When a witness tried to grab victim out of the water victim came out the PFD and sank down in the water.   Search efforts were called off latter that evening until the following day.  On July 8, 2010 at approximately 9:05 am New Braunfels Dive Team recovered victim from the Guadalupe River at Lower Camp Hueco area.


BARDID: TX-2010-0111
Date: 2010-08-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:20:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0192 Lake Conroe
NearestCityTown: Montgomery
County: MONTGOMERY
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: operator behavior
AccidentEvent1: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 08-07-10 victim rented above listed vessel from above listed owner at Approximately 10:05a.m.  Victim departed the location operating the vessel with five passengers aboard.  They traveled east south east from Rush Creek across the lake paralleling the dam.  After approx. ten minutes the victim stopped the boat near the area of East Beach, located on the east end of the Lake Conroe Dam.  The victim did not anchor the boat before one occupant and he entered the water.  The wind caused the boat to drift northeast away from the location they were swimming.  The victim and occupant began swimming back to the boat.   The victim became fatigued and called for help.  occupant attempted to help the victim but was unable to due to the victim becoming panicked.  occupant returned to the boat for a PFD, and attempted to return to the victim.  The victim went under and did not resurface.  The four female passengers heard the victim call for help but first thought he was playing around.  After realizing he was in trouble they got occupant a PFD and attempted to through one to the victim.  The 911 call was received at 10:20a.m.  The water depth in  the area this accident occurred  was 37' to 54'.  The boat continued to drift northeast until emergency personal arrived.  An exact location the victim went under was never determined.


BARDID: TX-2010-0112
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 143 Canyon
NearestCityTown: Canyon lake
County: Comal
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Ventilation
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
The occupnats on board were drifting on Canyon Lake when the operator started the engine to leave a fishing area.  Upon starting the engine, the engine burst into flames.  The occupants attempted to put the fire out with a fire extinguisher, but couldnt.  The occupants jumped from the burning vessel and swam to shore.  No injuries reported.  the vessel was considered a total loss.
Report filed by Game Warden.


BARDID: TX-2010-0113
Date: 2010-07-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0143 Canyon Lake
NearestCityTown: Canyon City
County: Comal
WaterConditions: Very Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Hull Failure
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
On July 24, 2010, at approximately 7:30 pm, Vessel #1 and occupants were traveling in a northward direction on Canyon Lake near the area of campsites 14 and 15 of Canyon Park, headed back to boat ramp No. 18 where they were camping.  They were traveling approximately 150 feet from shore when a sudden loud crack was heard as the vessel was traversing across waves in the water.  Immediately after the sound, the vessel started taking on water and the passengers put on life jackets, exited the vessel, and swam to shore.  A passerby in another boat, who was not identified, assisted in towing this vessel to boat ramp No. 18 where it flipped over once they arrived at the boat ramp.  For the rest of the evening operator attempted to load this vessel onto his trailer without success.  At approximately 10:15 pm, State Game Warden arrived on scene and interviewed the operator and occupants, and obtained written statements from them.  I was not able to conduct a water safety inspection of this vessel as it was upside down when I arrived and all contents of the vessel were strewn about.  At approximately 11:00 pm, New Braunfels Towing was contacted and the vessel was winched onto a flat bottom trailer, upside down, and transported off site at approximately 11:45 pm.  Alcohol was verified not to be a contributing factor to this incident.  
  
Investigator from TPWD completed the report.


BARDID: TX-2010-0114
Date: 2010-08-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:30:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0743 Lake Travis
NearestCityTown: Lakeway
County: Travis
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Inadequate Onboard Navigation Lights
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel # 1 was returning to the boat ramp at 9:30pm, with all of his running lights operating, and struck a vessel that was sitting idle in the lake. (Vessel # 2)  Vessel # 2 was not displaying any anchor lights or devices to warn vessel #1 of it's location.  Vessel # 1 impaled Vessel #2, causing vessel  # 1 to start taking on water.  The individuals in both boats were able to dislodge the vessels from each other and return them to shore.  Both vessels were extracted from the water.  No injuries reported from either vessel.
Report completed by operator of vessel #1; Vessel # 2 Report is pending.


BARDID: TX-2010-0115
Date: 2010-08-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:11:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0466 Lake LBJ
NearestCityTown: Kingsland
County: Llano
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Floating Object
AccidentEvent2: PERSON STRUCK BY VESSEL
RedactedNarrative:
Jet ski operator was attempting to beach the jet ski upon the bank near a residential home.  While maneuvering his jet ski he ran into a subject who was floating facedown on a floating pad.  operator explained that the jet ski was operating a a no wake speed and when he tried to steer away from subject, the ski did not respond quickly enough.

    witness, the wife of the driver, witnessed the accident and stated the same chain of events.  All other people that were at this location added that operator was not acting in a irresponsible way and was not horse-playing upon the ski.  operator had his daughter aboard the ski at the time of the accident and she is ten years of age.  

     The jet ski (vessel 1) that operator was operating was a rented jet ski from the Log Country Cove Rental establishment located in Burnet County up the Colorado arm of Lake LBJ.  The make of ski is SeaDoo and bears Texas registration TX 1756 BD and the registration expires 05-2012.  

     No citations were issued as a result of this accident.  operator did state that he had consumed two beers approximately 4-6 hours earlier in the day.  I noticed zero clues HGN and nothing else that would constitute impairment relating to the accident.

Investigator from TPWD completed the report.


BARDID: TX-2010-0116
Date: 2010-08-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:35:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0320 Grapevine Lake
NearestCityTown: Grapevine
County: Tarrant
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Person Departed Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
owner had recently made repairs to his vessel (TX  2554 WY) for an overheating problem.  He and his three friends were testing the vessel on Grapevine Lake.  They launched the vessel from Oak Grove Park boat ramp at the end of Dove Loop Road.  Shortly after leaving the boat ramp they realized they had forgotten 3 life jackets.  They turned the vessel around to return to shore.  The boat began to overheat again.  On their third attempt to get the boat ramp they stopped to allow the boat engine to cool before starting again.  The witnesses stated that steam was rising from the engine compartment.  operator stated that he let off the throttle and looked toward the engine compartment.  Upon turning back to the front of the boat he saw subject's legs in the air and subject entering the water in front of the vessel.

two other occupants both gave similar stories relating to seeing ocucpant's feet, much like he was diving in the water.  Shortly afterward all three witnesses remember hearing a thump on the bottom of the vessel.  occupant1 stated he heard two load thumps on the bottom of the vessel.  two occupants entered the water and attempted to grab third occupant.  Both witnesses stated that they saw occupant floating for a short period of time but that he sank before they could reach him.  

operator turned the vessel to where his friends were in the water.  He dialed 911.  At which time he put out the boats anchor to try and mark the spot.  He also stated that the 911 operator asked him to look for landmarks to mark the spot.  operator stated that he was west of the island headed toward the Dove Loop Boat ramp.  If he looked between the island and the shore he was about half way between the two and could see a white square that was lit up on the dam.  During the time that he and his friends were searching for victim another vessel arrived and threw out a marker buoy.

Grapevine Fire Department and Dive Team arrived on scene and searched until around 11:00 pm.  At that time the search was suspended until daylight the next day.


BARDID: TX-2010-0117
Date: 2010-07-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:46:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0743 Travis
NearestCityTown: Jonestown
County: Travis
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
OP OF V-1 WAS ATTEMPTING TO DEPART DEVILS COVE IN AN 8 PASSENGER RENTAL BOAT.  OP PUT THE BOAT IN FORWARD IDLE.  THE OP DID NOT REALIZE THAT VICTIM SWIMMER WAS DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THE BOAT.  OP OF V-1 DROVE PONTOON BOAT DIRECTLY OVER SWIMMER/VICTIM .  SUBSEQUENTLY, victim WAS STRUCK BY THE PROP.  victim SUFFERED SERIOUS CUTS TO HER RIGHT WRIST, RIGHT THIGH, AND LEFT KNEE.  victim WAS TRANSPORTED TO ROUND ROCK HOSPITAL IN STABLE CONDITION.  OP OF V-1 AT FAULT AS HE FAILED TO KEEP A PROPER LOOKOUT FOR THE VICTIM SWIMMER.  

Investigator from TCSO completed report


BARDID: TX-2010-0118
Date: 2010-07-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:17:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 2241 Moses Lake
NearestCityTown: Texas City
County: Galveston
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Equipment Failure
EquipmentFailure: UNKNOWN
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: SINKING
RedactedNarrative:
On the 22nd of July the Texas City fire Department responded to a call of a sinking vessel based off a 911 call.  The Fire Department responded and after a 2 hour search located 2 males on the shore safe. The fire department transported them back to there vehicle and the boat was later recovered by a salvage crew. TPWD staff recieved a news article from the USCG and made contact with the Fire Department who gave them their response report  which gave no detail nor any indentification information.

Investigator from TPWD completed what he could on the report.


BARDID: TX-2010-0120
Date: 2010-07-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:20:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0182 Colorado City Lake
NearestCityTown: Colorado City
County: Mitchell
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentCause2: EXCESSIVE SPEED
AccidentCause3: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: PERSON STRUCK BY VESSEL
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On July 31st, 2010 at approximately 5:20 pm, there occurred a PWC collision on the public waters of Lake Colorado City.
 This accident involved two young men.  operator1 was operating (no passenger) a blue PWC and operator2 was operating (no passenger) a red PWC. These vessels were owned by another individual. Both operators were cruising down the lake @ approximately 45 mph, with operator2 being up and ahead of operator1 whom was following from behind. operator2 slowed and came to a stop and operator1 was unable to slow down or avoid colliding with operator2. Upon impact, operator2 was ejected from his PWC, but operator1 whom remained on his PWC was able to load up operator2 on his PWC and bring him to shore, where he called for help. operator2 sustained a broken right femur and broken right ankle and was transported to Hendrix Hospital in Abilene, TX. operator1 did not sustain any injuries. 
 Officer interviewed operator1 and also a juvenile at the scene whom witnessed the actual collision and have written statements from both. There were no signs or indication of alcohol usage from either operator and all required safety equipment was being used.
After investigating, Officer made the determination that the accident was the result of Operator1 not adhering to the 50' rule that applies to PWC (must be at headway or idle speed when within 50' of any object, shore, person or other watercraft). This was due to multiple factors such as distance, speed, careless operation of PWC.
Officer issued a citation to operator1 for "violate 50 foot rule on PWC".
Officer was unable to converse with operator2 because of the extent of his injuries.


BARDID: TX-2010-0121
Date: 2010-08-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0723 Lake Texoma
NearestCityTown: Whitesboro
County: Grayson
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Missing or Inadequate Navigation Aids
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Upon return to the Sheppard Annex cove from the north I was just coming around a land jetty and ran aground on a sandbar. I was approximately 150 yards from the shore. The boat was traveling at 25 mph.  There were no buoys or markers of any type identifying the presence of the sandbar. The water depth was approximately 1 foot deep.

Operator completed report


BARDID: TX-2010-0122
Date: 2010-08-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:10:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0143 Canyon Lake
NearestCityTown: Canyon Lake
County: Comal
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Missing or Inadequate Navigation Aids
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Submerged Object
RedactedNarrative:
I was running at about 15 miles per hour pulling a kneeboard in an area where other boats were running. The depth guage was indicating the water levels between 21-44 feet. We struck something ( I believe was a rock) and the water depth jumped to 4 feet. I presume there must have been a point of land that jutted out into the water that has been covered by water.

Operator completed report.


BARDID: TX-2010-0123
Date: 2010-08-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 2266 Old Brazos River
NearestCityTown: Freeport
County: Brazoria
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Sharp Turn
AccidentCause2: IMPROPER LOADING
AccidentCause3: OVERLOADING
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: CAPSIZING
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On or about August 9, 2010 at approximately 10:00 AM I State Game Warden was notified by TPWD communications to contact Capt. with the City of Freeport PD, in reference to a boating accident which had occurred the   previous day. I made contact with Capt and he informed me about the accident, which involved a fatality that had occurred on the Old Brazos River and gave me the contact information for a Detective who was assigned to the case. 
 On or about August 12, 2010 at approximately 1:00 PM, I met Detective with the City of Freeport PD, and he informed me about the details of the boating accident. Detective gave me copies of the information and statements they had obtained on all the individuals involved in the accident. 
  According to statements and information obtained from the individuals involved in the accident, the Knights of Columbus were having a picnic at the River Place Community House located at the Freeport Municipal Park on August 8, 2010. The park is located next to the Old Brazos River. A couple of members had brought their boats to the event and were conducting boat rides for those who wanted to go. That afternoon, an individual identified as operator was operating one of the boats. The boat he was operating was a 2010 BoatRight Custom Flat Motorboat (TX 4370 BD). operator states that he was at the dock talking with an individual. Three more individuals came to the dock, and Operator asked if they wanted to go for a ride.  The three individuals boarded the boat along with friend. Friend stood beside Operator behind the center console. Occupant1 sat on the seat on the right side of the boat, and the two females attempted to sit on the seat on the left, however Operator told one of them to sit on the seat in front of the console to balance out the boat friend stated that Operator told the three individuals that the life jackets were beside them if they wanted to wear one. Friend also stated that no one put on a life jacket as they left the dock. 
  Operator states they headed up the river towards the bridge and that he only drove the boat at about 5 mph, because he was concerned about how low the boat was sitting in the water and that some water was splashing over the sides.  Operator said another boat came by before they got to the bridge, and he turned the bow of the boat to go over the wake, and some water came over the bow. Operator was still concerned about how low the boat was sitting in the water, and he checked to make sure the drain holes were open, and had Friend turn on the bilge pump. They continued to travel up the river and went under the bridge. At this point Operator decided to turn the boat around because he was still concerned about the way the boat was riding in the water.  Operator starts to make a wide turn to the right and states that as he starts to turn back to the left, about 3 inches of water began coming over the right front side. Friend states that water started coming over the left side. At this time, operator states that one of the female occupants moved towards the right. Friend did not recall if one of the female occupants moved to the right, but stated that there was a weight shift to the right. At this point, Operator said he gave the boat some gas to try and level out the bow, however, the boat took on more water and flipped over. All the occupants returned to the surface next to the boat, except for Occupant1. occupant had become trapped beneath the boat and the railing that went around the sides of the boat. Operator, Friend, and witness who had witnessed the accident and jumped in the water to assist, worked to get occupant from underneath the boat. Once occupant was removed from beneath the boat, operator states that he began trying to perform CPR. At this point, emergency personnel arrived on scene and began assisting with the accident, victim was transported by ambulance to Brazosport Regional Hospital. The other occupants sustained only minor bruises and scrapes. to perform CPR. At this point, emergency personnel arrived on scene and began assisting with the accident, victim was transported by ambulance to Brazosport Regional Hospital.  The other occupants sustained only minor bruises and scrapes. victim was pronounced deceased by Justice of the Peace Sharon Fox at 1515 hrs. Judge  ordered a complete autopsy be performed. Resulsts are still pending at this time. Detective  had a blood sample drawn from operator. The results are sitll pending at this time. 
Note: The manufacture capacity rating for the boat: 4 person or 532lbs. 1252 lbs including persons, motor, and gear.  Detective  obtained weight information from all 5 individuals on board the vessel and it was determined the manufacture's weight capacity was exceeded by nearly 900 lbs.


BARDID: TX-2010-0124
Date: 2010-07-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:25:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0470 Marble Falls
NearestCityTown: Marble Falls
County: Burnett
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Sharp Turn
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
operator was pulling two persons on an inner-tube behind his boat, when making a sharp turn, the inner tube hit the wake of the vessel and caused the occupants to be ejected from the tube.  One of the tubers hit the water causing a lateral tear in his shoulder tissue.  He was trnsported to a local hospital for treatment.  No other injuries reported.
Reported filed by owner/operator.


BARDID: TX-2010-0125
Date: 2010-08-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:33:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0590 Possum Kingdom Lake
NearestCityTown: Graford
County: Palo Pinto
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentCause2: SHARP TURN
AccidentCause3: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: PERSON STRUCK BY VESSEL
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was entering in a no wake zone near Willow Beach. Vessel #2 also entered the no wake zone near Willow Beach at the same time. Vessel #2 then made an abrupt left turn directly in the path of Vessel #1, Causing Vessel #1 to strike Vessel #2 near the mid right front of the Personnel Watercraft with the front right portion of the bow. The Operator of Vessel #2 was also struck by Vessel #1 and was transported to Palo Pinto General Hospital by private vehicle where he was treated and released for the above injuries.

Investigator with the Brazos River Authority Completed the report.


BARDID: TX-2010-0126
Date: 2010-08-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0152 Cedar Creek Lake
NearestCityTown: Log Cabin
County: Henderson
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Person Departed Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
I was riding toward the shore and my stop button wouldnt stop the jet ski. I couldnt turn it to dodge the dock so I pulled the plug and jumped off, and it hit the dock.

Operator completed report.


BARDID: TX-2010-0127
Date: 2010-08-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:30:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 2180 Galveston Bay
NearestCityTown: Galveston
County: Galveston
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
At 1:30 am on 08/15/10 I anchored 39 sea ray 30 feet from the north jetty gulf side aprroximately 1 mile down from end. We were there for a short time I was in the cabin of boat an 2 people were on deck fishing when I heard them yell then a donzi TX 3837 AV hit an pierced hull at mid ship.

Operator Completed Report.


BARDID: TX-2010-0136
Date: 2010-08-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:20:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0014 Lake Amistad
NearestCityTown: Del Rio
County: Val Verde
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: PERSON STRUCK BY VESSEL
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 and 2 were traveling south toward the highway 90 bridge. Vessel 2 was trailing vessel 1 at a short distance when vessel 1 slowed to turn and vessel 2 continued on failing to take effective evasive actions and struck Vessel 1 on the starboard side traveling over the top of vessel 1.  The opertors of both vessels were ejected during the collision.

Both subjects were transported to the hospital were they were treated for their injuries and released.

Investigator  from TPWD Completed the Report.


BARDID: TX-2010-0137
Date: 2010-09-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0368 Houston Ship Channel
NearestCityTown: Baytown
County: Harris
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
I was involved in a watercraft accident on Sep 6, 2010 around 12:00 hrs after my personal fishing boat (TX 3371JL) was overturned by the wake caused by the "Pelagos" tanker.  The accident occurred under the hwy 146 ship channel bridge.  My boat had been anchored for about a couple of hours while my family and I fished the banks on SW side of the bridge.  In the couple of hours that I was anchored several large commercial vessels and barges navigated through the ship channel without causing me or the other boaters any issues.  Unfortunately, my family and I spotted the speeding Pelagos a little late and we were not able to move fast enough to escape its severe wake which overturned my watercraft sending me and my family overboard. The Pelagos was heading Eastwards and appeared to be empty.  The Pelagos is a commercial tanker vessel.
 
Operator Completed Report.

This report was submitted to Texas Parks & Wildlife Department from the US Coast Gaurd Houston Sector.  The Coast Gaurd will be entering the Commercial portion of this accident.


BARDID: TX-2010-0138
Date: 2010-08-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0600 Ray Hubbard
NearestCityTown: Dallas
County: Dallas
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Restricted Vision
AccidentCause2: IMPROPER LOOKOUT
AccidentCause3: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was adrift pulling in their tube when vessel 2 came across the lake with a tube on his bow.  Vessel 2's operators vision was restricted due to the tube and he collided with vessel 1 at the stern of the vessel causing damage to the boat and cutting the line to the tube.

Operator completed Report.

Dallas Police Department Case # 236370-X


BARDID: TX-2010-0139
Date: 2010-08-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 2180 Galveston Bay
NearestCityTown: Kemah
County: Chambers
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was under sail in the clearlake ship channel proceeding east at approximately 3 knots.  Vessel 1 reported hearing a boat coming up from behind at a rapid pace.  Vessel 1 reported yelling at vessel 2 to watch out but it reportedly struck him anyway.  Vessel 1 claims there was no attempt to avoid the collision by vessel 2 and he explained that he observed the operator of vessel 2 was operating single handed and "forward setting a gail".  After the collision vessel 2 approached and offered a tow but then left the scene without giving any information.

Operator completed Report.


BARDID: TX-2010-0140
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-09-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 8230 Lower Laguna Madre
NearestCityTown: Port Mansfield
County: Willacy
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
AccidentCause2: HAZARDOUS WATERS
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: CAPSIZING
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was fishing in the Land Cut when they experienced motor problems.  Vessel 1 was able to limp in toward Port Mansfiled but took a large swell over the bow which swamped the vessel and caused it to capsize.  All occupants donned a life jacket and were picked up by a passing fishing vessel and taken to shore.

Investigator with TPWD completed the Report.


BARDID: TX-2010-0141
Date: 2010-09-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0723 Texoma
NearestCityTown: Pottsboro
County: Grayson
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On Sept. 05, 2010, we responded to an accident involving 2 PWC's. The PWC's were rented units. V2 operator was  taken to the hospital for injuries and had experience operating boats but no official training. V1 operator was not injured and had very little experience operating boats or PWC's.  Vessel 1 & 2 were in a circular motion. the rider of Vessel 1 slowed down so as to turn. the rider of vessel #2 came too close and they collided head on. Damage was received to both vessels fronts.

Investigator with TPWD completed the Report.


BARDID: TX-2010-0142
Date: 2010-09-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:40:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0466 Lake LBJ
NearestCityTown: Kingsland
County: Llano
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentCause3: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was on the Llano arm of Lake LBJ and attempted to pull into the slips at Longhorn Lodge.  As he approached he attempted to pull the throttle into reverse to stop the boat. At the same time his boat wake caught up with him and shoved the boat forward.  Vessel one tried to correct his path without throttle but his boat just turn sideways making his bow collide with the stern of Vessel 2 which was docked and unoccupied.

Investigator from LCRA completed the report.


BARDID: TX-2010-0143
Date: 2010-08-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0143 Canyon Lake
NearestCityTown: Hancock
County: Comal
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentCause3: IMPROPER LOADING
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of the Yamaha jet boat attempted to load his boat on another person’s trailer.  The operator was confused and saw a truck and trailer ready to load at the boat ramp and drove the jet boat up on a trailer designed for a pontoon boat.  The runners of the pontoon boat trailer scraped down each side of the V bottomed jet boat causing gel coat and fiberglass damage to the jet boat.  The pontoon boat trailer sustained minor damage and some bending of the runners and paint loss. 

Investigator from TPWD Completed the Report


BARDID: TX-2010-0144
Date: 2010-09-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:50:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0322 Lake Greenbelt
NearestCityTown: Clarendon
County: Donley
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: HAZARDOUS WATERS
AccidentCause3: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentEvent1: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
Boat operator had tried to pick up riders who had fallen off of a tube. Swells were 2' plus and she was having difficulty making the approach. Swells pushed her into the victim and he was subsequently cut by what appears to be the propeller in the hamstring area of the right leg. Victim was transported by ambulance to Northwest Hospital in Amarillo, treated and released. Operator inexperience and rough water conditions are the contributors to this accident.

Investigator from TPWD Completed the report.


BARDID: TX-2010-0145
Date: 2010-08-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:15:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0320 lake Grapevine
NearestCityTown: Grapevine
County: Tarrant
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On the afternoon of August 22 my boat was at anchor approximately 40 yards offshore of Meadowmere Park on Lake Grapevine. I was in the water swimming with my four children while my wife read a book in the boat. My kids were swimming off the rear swim platform of the boat as I floated on the aft, port side watching them. I heard my oldest daughter scream, I turned to look over my shoulder as a personal watercraft was bearing down on the port side of the boat. I saw the operator jump backwards off of the watercraft as it slammed into the mid section of the boat. My wife was thrown by the impact onto the floor of the boat, shaken up but unhurt. I checked on my wife and then swam to the operator of the PWC to ensure he was ok. He was a young kid, scared but not hurt. His father had been watching from shore and swam out to the scene. The father and son apologized for the incident and assured us he would pay for the damages. After examining the damage to my boat my wife called 911 and asked for a Game Warden to come write up an accident report. The father asked if they could leave and assured us he would pay for damages. They told us the PWC had been rented from a store in Plano and we insisted they stay until the officer arrived but they left the scene and we got no information from them.  

Operator of Vessel 1 Completed the report


BARDID: TX-2010-0146
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-09-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:32:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1132 Clear Creek
NearestCityTown: League City
County: Galveston
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentCause2: EXCESSIVE SPEED
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent2: GROUNDING
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Narrative from Boat Accident Investigation & Boating Related Water Fatality Report submitted by Game Warden: 
The accident happened at approximately 10:30 am and TPWD was not called out to the scene until approximately 4:00 pm. Due to this fact TPWD was unable to obtain any witness statements, and all information contained in this report is from first responders to the scene. The operator of the vessel was driving the vessel on Clear Creek with an adult female passenger and a male child passenger seated in the bow section of the boat.  While manuvering through a corner the vessel hit the wake of another vessel and operator fell out of the chair onto the floor of the vessel.  As a result, opreator lost control of the vessel and the vessel hit the bank at approximately 50 mph and landed approximately 40 yards in a wooded area.  The female passenger and male child passenger were thrown out of the vessel and operator remained in the vessel.  operator called 911 and League City police and EMS were sent out to the scene.


BARDID: TX-2010-0147
Date: 2010-09-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:20:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0256 Eagle Mountain Lake
NearestCityTown: Fort Worth
County: Tarrant
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Inadequate Onboard Navigation Lights
AccidentCause3: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On the 4th of September 2010 at approximately 20:10 hours V1 was traveling south on Eagle Mountain Lake from Old Ranch Slough. V2 was traveling north on Eagle Mountain Lake from Fort Worth Boat club. Towards the northeast side of Pelican Island V2's bow struck V1's port side bow. V2 stated they were traveling at approximatley 25mph. V2 stated that they had attempted to avoid the collision by veering to the port side.  V2 had all its navigation lights on and operational, V1 had only its front navigation lights on during operation and the collision. V1 stated he had no knowledge of any events on the collision. The operator of V1 was arrested for boating while intoxicated.

Investigator with the Tarrant Regional Water District completed the report.


BARDID: TX-2010-0148
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-09-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0466 Lake LBJ
NearestCityTown: Horseshoe Bay
County: Llano
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentCause3: SHARP TURN
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: SINKING
RedactedNarrative:
Wakeboard boat ballasts were completely full.  The boat operator made a right hand turn while pulling wakeboarder. Wakeboarder fell, boat operator made sharp right turn, intersected his own wake broadside.  First Wave filled inside of boat.  Second wave filled storage compartments on either side of engine (these storage compartment doors flew open when boat hit trough of first wave). The boat sank.  The boat was recovered the next day and taken to dealer to service and repair. No one was injured. The vessel was totaled by the insurance agency.

Operator Completed Report.  No furthur information could be obtained.


BARDID: TX-2010-0149
Date: 2010-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:08:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0143 Canyon Lake
NearestCityTown: Hancock
County: Comal
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
AccidentCause3: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
On July 11, 2010 at approximately 7:09 p.m. Texas Parks and Wildlife Game Warden was notified by Comal County Sheriff’s office dispatch to respond to Papa Docks Marina (also known as the Lucky Sailor) on Canyon Lake, Texas in response to a boating accident. Upon arrival I found four individuals on board a tan and beige in color, 1985 Taylor speedboat (TX 5667 ED).  I observed also at this time numerous empty beer cans in all varieties laying inside this boat. According to parties on board the boat, they were out towing a male subject on an inflatable tube.  Tuber had fallen off the inner-tube.  Parties on board the vessel turned around to pick up Tuber and struck Tuber with the propeller from the vessel. Tuber suffered major lacerations to the right side of his abdomen area and right upper thigh.   Tuber was lifted on board the vessel and taken to Papa Docks Marina for emergency assistance.  Where he was air lifted to University Hospital in San Antonio. The driver of the boat (TX 5667 ED) was identified.  After reviewing the facts operator was charged with intoxication assault. Operator did consent to blood specimen draw. Due to the severe bodily injuries suffered by the victim-Tuber and the driver’s impairment due to alcohol Operator was charged with intoxication assault. Further investigations in the case revealed false written and verbal statements were given by three of the four individuals involved in the accident. Investigation revealed a different operator.

Investigator from TPWD completed the report.


BARDID: TX-2010-0150
Date: 2010-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:58:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0950 Possum Kingdom
NearestCityTown: Graford
County: Palo Pinto
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On July 3rd, 2010, Brazos River Authority officers responded to a call concerning a vessel bumping the rocks of the shore on Possum Kingdom Lake.  When the officers discovered the abondoned vessel they noticed that in the vessel were a pair of shoes, sunglasses, and iPod still playing music, a wallet, car keys, a small wood box with drug paraphenalia, and an open bottle of whisky in an ice chest.
They also discovered a Driver's License and a cell phone.   The officers called numbers in the cell phone and talked with subject's son who told officers of a location of the travel trailer on the lake.  The officers went to the travel trailer and talked to witnesses who stated they saw victim earlier in the day.
A search commenced on the lake for victim and on July 5th, using a side scan sonar, victim body was recovered.
the body was sent to the county coroners office and later results showed a BAC of .04.  Official cause of death was listed as heart failure and drowning.

Follow up report completed by TPWD and Brazos River Authority.


BARDID: TX-2010-0151
Date: 2010-09-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:28:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0743 Travis
NearestCityTown: Lakeway
County: Travis
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator, 8 years old, was being allowed to ride ride the PWC alone at idle speed. When operator turned the handle bars to steer the PWC he accidently hit the throttle and accelerated.  operator in a panic gripped the handle bars tighter which depressed the throttle controls further.  The PWC accelerated striking a concrete retaining wall at the edge of the shoreline.  operator was ejected upward striking his right thigh on the handle bars breaking his femur and landing him onto the dry ground.

Investigator from LCRA completed the report.


BARDID: TX-2010-0152
Date: 2010-10-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0783 Whitney Lake
NearestCityTown: Kopperl
County: Bosque
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: HULL FAILURE
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 10/02/10 at 3:00 PM on Whitney Lake at Plowman Park cove three jet boats lined up for a contest of speed. Upon acceleration one boat turned sharp to the right ejecting the driver from the boat into the water. It appears that the rear of the boat could not handle the horsepower of the engine destroying the transom and rear of boat. The engine sank to the lake bottom. The driver was transported to Harris Hospital with head, back and shoulder injuries.

Investigator from TPWD completed the report.


BARDID: TX-2010-0153
Date: 2010-10-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:30:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0128 Caddo Lake
NearestCityTown: Houston
County: Harrison
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: MACHINERY FAILURE
OtherAccidentCause: unforeseen water hazard
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Submerged Object
AccidentEvent2: GROUNDING
RedactedNarrative:
While traveling north in the center of the Big Cypress Bayou channel with no obstructions in view and in calm water the outboard motor shuttered and changed RPM's and the alarm activated.  The boat then started to decrease in speed and come off pad.  The boat then started a slow left turn in which I tried to steer right with no response.  As the boat decelerated further, the left chine caught the water which caused the boat to turn harder to the left which caused me to try to apply full right steering with no response.  At this point the boat was deemed uncontrollable as the driver and passenger got down behind both consoles to ride out the empending beaching.  The boat struck several cypress knees, bushes, sand and rocks and came to rest on the inclined bank.  There were no injuries to driver or passenger.  The authorities were called by cell phone and Texas wildlife and game and Caddo lake patrol responded.  After examination of the outboard it was realized that the foot of the outboard departed the boat after striking an underwater obstruction while under power in the center of the river channel.   The cavitation plate and trunk were also damaged. There was only one vessel involved in this accident.

Operator Completed Report.


BARDID: TX-2010-0154
Date: 2010-09-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:30:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0466 Lake LBJ
NearestCityTown: Kingsland
County: Burnet
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: IMPROPER LOOKOUT
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: PERSON STRUCK BY VESSEL
RedactedNarrative:
On 9-6-10 at approximately 4:30 pm, I received a phone call from a local news reporter attempting to find out details about a PWC accident that occurred on Lake LBJ.  I informed the news reporter that I had not been notified of an accident on Lake LBJ and began attempting to find out more information.  I made contact with Horseshoe Bay Police Department and spoke with Officer who stated he was dispatched to the Horseshoe Bay Marina around 12:30pm when the accident victims were brought to the shore.  He stated it was a PWC vs PWC accident and the PWC's were both rented from the Horseshoe Bay Marina.  I asked him if there were any witnesses to the accident and he stated he did not know.  I asked him if anyone obtained the names of the people who brought the accident victims to shore and he was not aware.  I asked him if his department generated a report of any kind and he stated no.  Officer stated one of the subjects was transported to Brakenridge Hospital in Austin.  I drove to the Horseshoe Bay Marina to attempt to make contact about the accident, however, it was closed when I arrived.

     On 9-7-10 I returned to the marina and made contact with the Marina Manager, who stated on 9-6-10 at approximately 11:30 am, two people (father and daughter) rented two PWC's from his livery business.  He showed me a copy of the rental agreement and made me xerox copy.  Manager stated at approximately 12:30 pm a boat arrived at the marina carrying Operator2 and they informed him Operator2 and his daughter were involved in a collision with the rented PWC's.  Manager stated an ambulance was called and Operator2 was transported to Brakenridge Hospital in Austin.     I asked Manager if anyone obtained the name of the individuals in the boat that brought Operator2 back to the marina and he stated, "no."   I asked Manager what kind of instruction they give before renting PWC's and he showed me a list of items they go over with each rented vessel.  I asked him if they discuss the 50 foot rule and he stated they go over it with each customer.    I asked Manager if he knew anything about the collision and he stated he heard they were up the lake near the FM 1431 bridge and Operator1 was driving behind operator2.  He stated operator2 had stopped and operator1 struck him from behind.  

     On 9-20-10 I was finally able to meet with Operator1.  Operator1 stated on 9-6-10 at approximately 11:30 am, they rented three PWC's for her dad, mom and herself.  She stated the lake had a lot of boat traffic and was rough from the boat wakes.  She stated they were planning on going up the Colorado River arm from the FM 1431 bridge.  She stated she was not that familiar with the lake and thought they were about halfway there when the accident occurred.  I asked her if she could remember any landmarks near the accident and she said, "no."  I asked her if they were near the shore and she said she thought they were in the middle of the lake heading towards Kingsland.  I showed her a map of the lake and she thought they were somewhere near Granite Shoals and Lookout Mountain.   I asked her if she remembers what happened and she said her dad was in the lead and she was following directly behind him.  She stated a boat had come between her and her dad and cut her off.  I asked her what kind of boat it was and she did not know.  I asked her what color it was or the TX number's and she did not know.  I asked her if the unknown boat was traveling from side to side or directly at her and she said, directly at her.  I asked her if the unknown boat cut between her and her dad and she said, no.  She then stated after the unknown boat had passed by, she didn't realize her dad had stopped and she struck him in the rear of the PWC.    I asked her how fast she thought she was going and she


BARDID: TX-2010-0155
Date: 2010-09-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0466 LBJ Lake
NearestCityTown: Kingsland
County: Llano
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Two jet skis where headed east along the Colorado River arm of Lake LBJ. They were cruising parallel to each other in violation of the 50 ft. rule. Jet ski #1, had two people onboard and slowed down enough so that jet ski #2 took the lead as they continued the same course of travel. Jet ski #2 then made a hard banking turn to her left (port) and entered the path of jet ski #1. It was determined that the operator of #2 assumed that the operator of #1 had stopped or turned around and without looking, turned into the path of #1. Still in violation of the 50 ft. rule and now traveling to fast to avoid a collision, jet ski #1 impacted #2 on her port side (20.5 inches from the center of the bow) and then proceeded to ramp over it's front portion, causing massive fiberglass intrusion and damage to the steering control mechanism. All individuals were ejected into the water. All individuals were wearing PFDs and the operators had lanyards attached. The passenger of #2 was observed face down in the water as a good samaritan vessel responded to the crash. The operator and passengers of the good samaritan vessel did not witness the impact, but heard it. They retrieved all the individuals in the water and transported them to the Llano County side of the lake. EMS transported the operator and passenger of jet ski #2 to Seton Highland Lakes Hospital in Burnet.

Investigator from TPWD completed this report.


BARDID: TX-2010-0156
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-10-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:16:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1989 Gulf of Mexico
NearestCityTown: Galveston
County: Galveston
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: HAZARDOUS WATERS
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: CAPSIZING
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 10/02/10, a 19ft Lund (TX6010 YE) capsized near the South Jetty, Galveston, TX at approximately 5:16PM.  Onboard were three individuals.  Information obtained from the people onboard, the boat began taking on water over the transom.  The transom on this boat was low to the water, allowing waves to come over.  Once water began coming over the transom, the boat capsized.  All three individuals onboard swam to the jetty rocks and climbed on top.  A Coast Guard helicopter was dispatched and air lifted all three off the rocks.  The three individuals reported they were in good condition with no major injuries.   All three were transported to UTMB hospistal for minor scrapes and released. 

Investigator with TPWD completed the report.


BARDID: TX-2010-0157
Date: 2010-10-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:45:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 2180 Galveston Bay
NearestCityTown: Kemah
County: Galveston
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper Anchoring
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
We were anchored overnight October 1 in the lee of Redfish Island, in Galveston Bay. We had anchored on Saturday afternoon in 7 feet of water, approximately 100 yards from the island. Ground tackle included a 33 lb plow style anchor and 70 feet of rope, including 30 feet of chain and 40 feet of line. Wind was northeast, 18-22 based on wind meter.
Incident.
At/around 0635, heard a horn, awakened, and observed we were bearing down on the sailing vessel Nerid.
Sweet T had dragged and was positioned over the anchor rode of Nerid, with their rope between the keel and rudder of Sweet T. Our efforts to free the vessels were unsuccessful. We attempted to use the auxiliary engine to separate the boats, but the engine did on Sweet T (anchor rope of Nerid fouled on Sweet T saildrive). We kept the boats separated as well as possible. The captain of Nerid led additional rope out while the captain/owner of Sweet T pulled in rope, seekign to unfoul the boats.
Ultimately, we agreed to sever the anchor line from the vessel Nerid, and the captain/owner of Nerid severed his anchor line. The captain did not feel it was safe to render assistance. We (Sweet T) advised intent to call TowBoatUS. Nerid left the scene. Sweet T was fouled on the anchor rode of Nerid, with its port stern to the wind/chop.
Response.
We (sailing vessel Sweet T) called TowBoatUS at 0717 hours. At 0843, Captain with TowboatUS arrived. We requested he pull our stern to windward to slacken the tension on Nerid's anchor rode. Within 5 minutes, the SweetT was pulled to windward and we cut the rode from Nerid. Our anchor/rope remained set, and Towboat helped pull our bow into the wind so that we could retrieve the anchor /road using the windlass.
BAR: Date Entered: By:
Damage/Loss:
Sweet T: the bow/anchor pulpit on Nerid pushed and broke one stanchion, and pushed over another stanchion ( boarding gate) on the portside (aft of amidships). There was very minor scraching of varnish along the toe-rail. Stanchions are not scratched and the vinyl lifeline did not break.
Nerid: ground tackle was lost (left behind). Reportedly, there are scratches in bow area on Nerid.

Operator V1 completed this report.


BARDID: TX-2010-0158
Date: 2010-10-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:30:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0031 Athens
NearestCityTown: Athens
County: 107 HENDERSON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hull Failure
AccidentCause2: SHARP TURN
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operators Report Narrative:

Boat had crack in hull and was trying to get back to ramp. In doing so, the boat was traveling at 30 to 35 mph and took a hard left, ejecting both the operator and passenger.


BARDID: TX-2010-0159
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-10-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1522 SAN BERNARD RIVER
NearestCityTown: Rivers End
County: 020 BRAZORIA
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1, a pontoon boat (TX 5504 HP), was launched at River’s End boat ramp on the ICW near the San Bernard River.  The vessel, with three occupants including the operator, pulled into the ICW where the engine stalled.  The operator claimed to have restarted the engine three times and it immediately died each time.  They claim that they realized they were not going to be able to get out of the way of vessel 2 so they put on their personal floatation devices and jumped into the water.  Vessel 2 (Miss Sally) is a barge/push boat combination; there were two empty barges fixed end to end with a tug in front pulling and (Miss Sally) pushing.  Vessel 2 was heading Westbound in the ICW when vessel 1 pulled out of the boat ramp area and into the ICW.  According to statements made on behalf of vessel 2, the operator saw vessel 1 but did not see nor hear any signs of distress.  They also claim that once he did notice the people on bank waving their arms, the operator put the vessel in reverse at full throttle, but could not stop in time to avoid the collision.

Investigator from TPWD Completed the report.


BARDID: TX-2010-0160
Date: 2010-10-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:45:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0320 GRAPEVINE
NearestCityTown: Grapevine
County: 220 TARRANT
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Restricted Vision
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Submerged Object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
We were leaving Scott's Landing going back to lakeview park and had started picking up speed.  The conditions were clear, the moon was providing plenty of light and there were not many boats on the lake.  We were traveling about 35MPH and hit something underwater that felt like a cable.  The boat stopped in it's tracks and then was pulled back and to the left a few feet.  We were about 400 yards from the island when we had the accident.  All the occupants of the boat were thrown into the dash with minor injuries.

Operator Completed the report.


BARDID: TX-2010-0161
Date: 2010-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:17:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0152 CEDAR CREEK (LAKE)
NearestCityTown: Payne Springs
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On July 4th 2010 V2 was operating in circular motion (vessel #2) on Cedar Creek lake in
Lynn Creek Cove. At the same time three people were on their PWC (vessel #1). Vessel #1 enterd the cove from shore while vessel #2 was also operating in a circular motion. Operator2 stated she had been out riding around for a while in the cove.

Everyone on vessel #1 states that Subject was the operator of vessel #1. Subject stated he saw Operator2's PWC doing donuts when they were leaving the shore line. As he entered the main body of water
in the cove Operator2 came out of a donut to go straight and it was too late; she was heading towards them and he could not avoid hitting her PWC.

V2 occupant stated Subject was driving the PWC when they were increasing speed to join the boat traffic and they turned to the right to get into another PWC's back stream, then Operator2 did a donut and was then directly in front of them and they hit.

Operator1 stated Subject was pulling out of the cove and about to give the PWC gas as Operator2 crossed their path and was doing donuts. When Operator2 came out of the donut to go straight she did not see vessel #1 when Subject saw her he immediately let off the gas and turned hard right but their momentum pushed them into vessel#2.

Everyone on vessel #2 stated that operator1 was the operater that struck them. Operator2 also stated that Subject was in the very back and V2 occupant was in the middle.

A witness who came to help right after the accident happened, stated both PWC's were out in the middle of the cove. Witness stated that when he arrived everyone was still in the water and there was a white female in the water saying "Im sorry, I was learning how to drive a jetski." Witness then helped take Operator2 to shore. Operator2 and the passenger were transported to the hospital and treated for injuries. Witness did not see the accident happen but through Witness I was able to get into contact with someone who did witness the wreck.

Witness2 was at the same house where Witness was when the accident happened. Witness2 said that she looked up just in time to see the accident happen. She said one of the PWC's t-boned the other and it went about halfway up and then came back down. Witness2 said it happened so far away she was not sure who hit who, or even who was driving. Witness2 was the one who told her father in law about the wreck. father told Witness and Witness got on his PWC and went out to help.

I arrested Subject as the operator of vessel #1 on 7-4-10 based on the information I had at the time for Intoxication assault. Through my investigation, I believe that operator1 was the operator of vessel #1.
Charges are pending but have not been files with the local prosecutors office.

Investigator with TPWD completed the Report


BARDID: TX-2010-0162
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-11-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:15:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0690 SQUAW CREEK
NearestCityTown: Granbury
County: 111 HOOD
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hull Failure
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: CAPSIZING
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Officers comprehensive Narrative:  Vessel started taking on water while out fishing on Squaw Creek Lake on 11/21/10 at about 10:15 am. The driver attempted to drive the vessel to nearest shore line. The motor died as they started taking on large amounts of water.  Driver and passenger got life jackets and got into the water as teh boat was capsizing. Once the boat had capsized they stayed on top of the boat yelling for help.  They saw that there was a huge hole in the bottom of the boat.  Another boat saw them and came to rescue and assist them.  Sqauw Creek Park Staff was notified of accident and they assisted in towing the boat back to the marina.  I was called and made aware of the capsized boat. No injuries resluted from this accident. The boat is a total loss, due to the large hole in the bottom of the boat and the crack in the transom.


BARDID: TX-2010-0163
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-10-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0368 HOUSTON
NearestCityTown: Houston
County: 101 HARRIS
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Ignition of Spilled Fuel or Vapor
AccidentCause2: Failure to vent
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was being operated on Lake Houston when the vessels engine stalled.  The Operator entered the engine compartment and noticed a loose wire by the alternator.  The operator tried to reconnect the wire but as soon as it made contact the engine compartment ignited into flames.  The Operator and passenger abandoned the boat and were picked up by a passer by.  The vessel was removed from the water after it burn down to the water line.

Investigator with Houston PD completed the report.


BARDID: TX-2010-0164
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2010-11-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:30:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0566 PALESTINE
NearestCityTown: Coffee City
County: 212 SMITH
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Ignition of Spilled Fuel or Vapor
AccidentCause2: Failure to vent
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
The boat operator just put $500.00 down on the 31'  1971  Trojan Express cabin boat to the titled owner.  A purchasing agreement was drawn up by owner that both he and new owner allegedly agreed to.  New owner left theVillages Marina, navigating southward to his lake front cabin near the Hwy. 155 bridge.  Nearing the bridge and approximately 300-400 yards from the east shoreline, New owner noticed smoke coming from the starboard engine compartment.  He tried to extinghuish the smoke/fire with the three extinghuishers he had on board, however, they did not work.  (At this time a homeowner on Lake Palestine observed the smoke from the vessel and called 911).  New owner could not put the fire out, so he grabbed the nearest two ring bouys and jumped into the lake.  Another nearby homeowner heard him yell for help and launched his boat to retrieve him out of the water.  The wind helped ignite the flame on the vessel as it drifted towards the shoreline and nearby piers.  Banging off one pier, the vessel came to rest against Spiller's T-pier and continued to burn.  Noonday VFD arrived and began watering down the now fully engulfed vessel and fishing pier.  Once the fire was under control, good samaritan tied what was left of the vessel to his pier.  New owner suffered mild hypothermia, but was okay.  

Investigator with TPWD completed the report.


BARDID: TX-2010-0165
Date: 2010-06-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:20:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0769 WATERLOO
NearestCityTown: Denison
County: 091 GRAYSON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Improper Loading
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 6-15-10 I, Game Warden was notified by Denison PD of a possible drowning at Waterloo Lake in Denison, TX. I went and got my flatbottom boat and body drag and went to Waterloo Lake. I was met by Denison PD officer who advised that three teenagers had been canoeing when one of them dropped a paddle overboard. While attempting to recover the paddle the canoe capsized. The victim who was described as a very poor swimmer became imediately distressed. One of the passengers attemted to assit the victim but had to return to the shore to save himself when he became fatigued after struggling with the victim. The victim went under and didn't surface. I contacted game wardens who responded to my locatoin with a patrol boat equiped with a side scan sonar. At 6:36 PM the victims body was identified with the sonar and recovered a few minutes later with a body drag.


BARDID: TX-2010-0166
Date: 2010-09-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0301 LEWISVILLE
NearestCityTown: Denton/Lake Dallas
County: 061 DENTON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent3: FLOODING/SWAMPING
RedactedNarrative:
Officers Comprehensive Narrative: on 9/12/10 at approximately 12:25 pm on Lake Lewisville, two boats were involved in a collision that resulted in multiple injuries.  Both of the boats were rented from Just for Fun boat rentals out of Lewisville, Tx.  Each boat carried 6 occupants (2 adults and 4 kids) and according to their accounts, both vessels were "joyriding" in circular courses north of the new Swisher toll bridge on Old Lake Dallas when they lost sight of each other and collided.  As passer by that heard the collision, but did not witness the collision called 911 and assisted all of the occupants to Lakeview Marina all of the occupants had already been transported to several local hospitals for medical attention.  I then proceeded to track down all of the victims and tried to gather as much informaiton about the accident as I could since there were not actual witnesses.  Unfortunately, due to the severity of the injuries and out of respect for the families I was only able to get very basic information concerning the accident.  As I stated above, they were just joy riding in circular courses and simply lost sight of each other right before they collided.  The next day I was able to take pictures and examine both vessels to determine the extent of damage.  Vessel #2 TX 4426 AK (secondary striking boat) received the majority of the damage and actually sunk shortly after the collision.  Vessel #1 TX6461 AT (primary striking boat) left bow struck vessel #2 on its right bow causing the most amount of damage and led to the sinking of vessel #2.


BARDID: TX-2010-0167
Date: 2010-11-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0368 HOUSTON
NearestCityTown: Kemah
County: 101 HARRIS
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: Restricted Vision
AccidentCause3: Missing or Inadequate Navigation Aids
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Submerged Object
RedactedNarrative:
Traveling north on north side of Houston Ship Channel approximately 300yds from channel and apprx. 600yds from spoil bank near Channel on or near Channel Marker 78.  My 23' Pro Line boat with my father and brother, we hit large unmarked dredge pipe at about 30 knots.  Dredge pipe was right at surface of water and was unmarked and unable to see.  Pipe was extended across channel from Dredge boat on south side of channel.  Pipe was clearly marked on south side with large bright orange markers (4-5 ft dia.)  There were at least 50+ markers on that side.  North side was UNMARKED.  Outboard engine hit pipe and stopped boat killing engine and cracking Transom in 4 places.  We reported accident to Coast Guard officer on boat in Kemah Ship Channel.  On 12/01/10 I spoke with CG Officer and he informed me to get a report from TPWL Dept. 

Operator Completed Report


BARDID: TX-2010-0168
Date: 2010-10-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:16:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 2111 CLEAR LAKE (GALV. BAY)
NearestCityTown: Seabrook
County: 101 HARRIS
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentCause3: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
on 10/31/10 at approximately 12:16 am, I Texas Game Warden received a call from Texas Parks and Wildlife Dispatch concerning a boat accident that occurred on Clear Lake in Seabrook, Tx. TPWD dispatch informed me that the Seabrook PD had contacted them about a boat accident, there were injuries and the boat was located at Outriggers Restaurant located at 101 Bath in Seabrook, Tx.  At approximately 12:35 am I arrived at Outriggers and observed a white and blue approximately 18ft open motorboat bearing Texas registration 4672 BF tied to the dock on the Kemah Channel side.  The vessel had apparent damage on the port side of the vessel.  I also observed a large amount of blood in the vessel on the port side just behind the frong passenger seat.  In addtion, I observed approximately 3 empty beer cans in the vessel. 

At that time, I inquired as to who was operating the vessel and Seabrook PD Sgt directed me to a white male sitting in the back of Seabrook PD vehicle.  Sgt also informed me that the victim informed me that he had seen these individuals at the Turtle Club and they ahd been asked to leave because of one of the females intoxication level.  Sgt informed me that he watched them depart the Turtle Club in the boat matching the description matching this vessel and that he believed the indiviudal in the yellow shirt was operating the vessel, which was the victim.  Upon opening the door of the vehicle I could smell a strong odor of alcohlic beverage coming from the vehicle.  Upon getting the white male out I could smell a strong odor of alcoholic beverage coming from Operator. I observed Operator with blood shot eyes, slurred speech and trouble keeping his balance. 

At that time, I inquired to Operator as what had happened concerning the accident. Operator informed me that he and three others had been at a local bar on Clear Lake called the Turtle Club.  Upon leaving the Turtle Club, Operator informed me that Injured victim was operating the vessel from the Turtle Club located on Clear Lake in route to Outriggers Restaurant located in the Kemah Channel.  In the process of switching operators from Injured victim driving to Operator driving, the vessel struck something hard in Clear Lake.  Operator informed me that Injured victim was slumped over the passenger side front seat and that he tried to pick him up, but could not.  Operator also informed me that other two passengers were screaming and crying.  Operator informed me he called 911 multiple times and the dispatcher informed him to operate the vessel to Outriggers Restaurant.  There he was met by the Seabrook PD.  Operator informed me that from 1 o'clock pm to 10 o'clock pm he had consumed approximately 6-7 beers.  

Upon interviewing Passenger1, she also informed me that she had met up with Operator at approximately 2:30 pm that day.  They stopped at Outriggers and met Injured victim and Passenger2.  Injured victim, Passenger2, Operator and Passenger1 boarded Operator's boat and went by boat to Kemah Boardwalk where they met up with another subject. From there Injured victim, passenger2, Operator and Passenger1 went by boat to the Turtle Club.  Passenger1 informed that when they left the Turtle Club Operator was operating the boat.  Passenger1 said she did not know what they hit, but after the object was struck she observed Injured victim injured, possible decapitated.  She also informed me that something had struck her in the head at the same time they hit the object in the water. Passenger1 informed me that she consumed numerous alcoholic beverages , from 3 o'clock pm on throughout the night. Passenger1 informed me she was leaving for the US Army on 11/7/2010. I attempted to re-interview Passenger1 on 11/5/2010, but she cancelled our appointment and could not be reached by phone or email for rescheduling. Based off of Operator's physical signs

USCG: Vessel hit day marker.


BARDID: TX-2010-0171
Date: 2010-12-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0714 TAWAKONI
NearestCityTown: West Tawakoni
County: 116 HUNT
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
AccidentCause2: SHARP TURN
MachineryFailure: Steering
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent2: CAPSIZING
RedactedNarrative:
Two people were in the boat, myself and one other person. Our destination was the 2 Mile Bridge west ramp and then home.  The main engine was started and running. The boat was on plane going approx. 30 mph heading approx. south/west.  I was making a slight change of direction to the left (south), with the steering wheel.  At this point I discovered that the steering wheel, when turned, would not turn the main motor.  The boat had non responsive steering, and made a rapid and extreme left turn.  The vessel ejected both passengers out into the water and appeared to "barrel roll". The boat capsized and was upside down at this time.  We were able to swim to the boat and climb on to the hull and get out of the water. We waited approx. 1 hour before another boater saw us and rendered aid. The boater was able to let us ride in his boat as he towed the disabled boat to the west ramp on the 2 mile bridge.

Operator completed report.


BARDID: TX-2010-0172
Date: 2010-09-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:50:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1062 BRAZOS RIVER
NearestCityTown: Weatherford
County: 184 PARKER
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
MachineryFailure: Shift
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: PERSON STRUCK BY VESSEL
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 turned into a beach area and hit throttle in order to turn the jet boat.  Operator claims throttle cable came off and hung open.  Operator then shut off motor and hit back of vessel 2 that was beached.  Vessel 1 was going fast enough that the vessel stopped with the front of vessel 1 on top of vessel 2 speaker bar.  Vessel 2 was beached with no one operating.  The two people inside vessel 2 were seriously injured.  One subject sustained a broken arm and the other a head concussion.  The throttle cable was off vessel 1 motor when I inspected it after the accident.  Reverse still worked on the vessel.  The Driver of Vessel 1 was arrested for Boating While Intoxicated.

Officer Completed the report.


BARDID: TX-2010-0173
Date: 2010-08-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:40:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0771 WAXAHACHIE
NearestCityTown: Waxahachie
County: 070 ELLIS
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Sharp Turn
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On August 28, 2010, I State Game Warden was notified of a PWC accident that occurred on Lake Waxahachie approximately 16:40hrs.  Waxahachie PD and the Fire dept. responded, where the subject was transported to an area hospital where he was treated for a broken leg. No other vessels or passengers were involved.  The subject was operating a PWC and had made a sharp turn on the water, and was ejected from the PWC.

Officer from TPWD completed the report.


BARDID: TX-2010-0174
Date: 2010-12-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:24:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0722 WRIGHT PATMAN
NearestCityTown: Queen City
County: 034 CASS
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Submerged Object
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 12/26/10 I was dispatched to Atlanta State park for a possible drowning. On arrival I was informed that a man was seen in the water by a vessel that was still going in a clock wise circle out past the park bountry. Ropes were used to slow the vessel and then we moved in and was able to turn the motor off. There was PFDs in the vessel and the kill switch was attached to the motor but there was no cord. Vessel was towed to shore and impounded at Marvin Thomas wrecker service. A search of the area revealed a hat and no other items on the water. Side scan was used and the body of the operator/ owner was found in 5 foot of water and recovered by means of a drag. The Victim had been down about 4 to 5 hours and was transported by life net to St. Michaels hospital in Texarkana were he was DOA. Victims family was notified and personal property was turned over to his mother at hospital.

Victim was traveling across the lake in unknown direction and was ejected from the vessel after possibly stricking a stump in the area.  Victim did not have a PFD on nor did he have the kill switch attached.  the victim drowned and was recovered 4 hours later by use of side scan sonar and drags.

Investigator with TPWD completed this report.


BARDID: TX-2011-0001
Date: 2011-01-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1244 GUADALUPE RIVER
NearestCityTown: Spring Branch
County: 046 COMAL
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator stated that they were drifting along the shore line, when he noticed the boat was taking on water.  Operator went to back of boat to turn on bilge pump and the boat sank.  Both occupants ended up in water and swam to shore.  The boat completely sank with only about 18" of the bow being visable above the water.  Occupants then walked about 200 yards back to the boat ramp area and were able to get a passerby to call for assistance.  Game Warden arrived and met with the boat operator and then proceeded to assist with the recovery of the boat.  The boat was towed back to the boat ramp by the assisting Game Warden.  The boat was then loaded on it's trailer.  Game Warden inspected the boat for possible caused of the boat sinking.  The only apparent cause factor found was the absense of the boat's plug.  The boat's operator stated that he had put the plug in the boat prior to launching.  The boat operator believed the plug  became dislodged from the boat for some unknown reason and resulted in the boat sinking. 

Investigator with TPWD completed the report


BARDID: TX-2011-0002
Date: 2011-01-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:30:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0438 LEON
NearestCityTown: Eastland
County: 067 EASTLAND
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent3: CAPSIZING
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 9:00 a.m. on January 5th, Eastland County dispatch reported that there had been a boat capsize and someone was in the water on Lake Leon near CR 308.  I went to the boat barn, hooked up to my patrol boat and headed to the lake.  Eastland Fire Department had a rescue boat on the scene by the time I launched.  As I arrived near CR 308, the victim was on shore being treated by emergency personnel.  

The officers on the scene told me that she fell out of the boat while fishing, capsizing her small vessel.  She was taken to the hospital, treated for hypothermia, and later transferred to Abilene after experiencing heart trouble.   victim was released Saturday January 8th. I spoke with her about the incident today and she said the trolling motor got caught on a trotline and the boat spun around and began taking water over the back.  She thought the motor wound the trotline around the prop, pulling the transom into the water.  Most likely, the motor hung the trotline, the wind and chop pushed the bow downwind forcing the transom of the boat to face the force of the waves.  The cove was fully exposed to the northwest wind. I believe this, combined with the operator's weight contributed to the sinking.

victim fell into the lake as the boat was submerging and held onto a stump until help arrived. She said she had a PFD in the boat but was not wearing it.  The boat was a small 10' fiberglass boat powered by a trolling motor.  It remains submerged at the time of this report. I asked if the boat was worth $500.00, and she laughed and said that “may be a stretch.”  She showed me a photo of the boat and I would guess someone might pay $300 if it had a good trolling motor. 


Completed by Officer with TPWD.


BARDID: TX-2011-0003
Date: 2011-01-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:25:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0014 AMISTAD
NearestCityTown: Del Rio
County: 233 VAL VERDE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
On January 14, 2011 at 5:33pm while on patrol in Amistad National Recreation Area, National Park Service (NPS) agent received a report from Val Verde Sheriff's Office dispatch about a dead body at Rough Canyon boat dock. Agent responded to the area and arrived on scene at 5:49pm. As Agent pulled down to the dock he witnessed a body laying on the ramp half submerged in water and a bass boat tied to the dock. There were three witnesses on scene. NPS Agent approached the body and asked how long it had been since they found the body. One witness told me it had been 20 minutes since he and his brother found the body floating face down in the water.

Agent checked the body for a pulse and found none, the body was cold to the touch, and showed signs of lividity. The eyes were hazed over and all skin color had been lost. Based upon the amount of time the body had been in the water and its appearance, Agent did not perform CPR.

Agent asked the brothers to explain exactly what they had seen. They told Agent as they passed Big Canyon, heading up the Devils River, they witnessed the individual fishing from his bass boat at approximately 2pm. When they returned to the dock that evening, approximately 520pm, they observed the same bass boat in an adjacent cove approximately 200 yards from the Rough Canyon boat ramp. The boat didn’t have any occupants. They motored over to the abandoned boat and noticed that the engine was running, not in gear, and there was in fact no one in the boat. They then motored over to the dock to see if they could find the owner of the boat and found a male body floating face down in the water. They asked someone near the dock to call for help and they pulled the body to the edge of the water. While at the dock the brothers said the red ball cap was on the dock with a wet spot on the dock. A wallet was found on board the boat and the body was identified. Val Verde Sheriff’s Office arrived on the scene at 601pm and took over the investigation. Deputy from CID were leading the investigation for Val Verde Sheriff’s Office. The boat was not inventoried by NPS for Fire extinguishers and other water safety equipment. On board the boat was a bottle of Crown Royal in plain view.

According to Game Warden, through information from Val Verde County CID, the victim had a laceration on his head. Cause of death will be determined when autopsy is complete. 
The third witness only called 911 and was not identified.
 Warden  believes victim while docking boat hit his head on dock and fell in the water. Autopsy was incomplete and Warden was unable to determine actual cause of death by incomplete autopsy.


BARDID: TX-2011-0004
Date: 2011-02-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:20:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 5095 ARANSAS CHANNEL
NearestCityTown: Aransas Pass
County: 178 NUECES
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 02/13/11 at approximately 2:30pm I, Texas Game Warden, Operator1 was contacted by Aransas Pass P.D. informing me that two boats collided resulting in injuries, and that both  boats were coming to the Conn Brown Harbor boat ramp.  Upon arrival I found vessel #1 at dock with the injured person still lying on the deck. V2Occupant1, who was a passenger on vessel #2, was on vessel #1 administering first aid to him.  Victim was removed from the boat by EMS and transported by Halo Flight to Spohn Memorial with what appeared to be back injuries.  Operator2 came up to me and said,"I ran into him".  Coast Guard arrived at the scene.  Both boats were trailered and parked at the boat ramp parking lot. I got information and took pictures of both boats and noted damages.  I handed out paper and pens to Operator2, V2Occupant1, and two others.  I explained that what I was requesting was a voluntary statement of what happened and any illustration they could add.   I told both operators that I would be in touch with them for any further information. 

On 2/16/11 I spoke to V2Occupant1 explaining what was going on and what to expect from me during investigation.  After reviewing damages, vessel #1, and taking statements into account, I believe that the collision was caused due to vessel #2 following too close when attempting to overtake vessel #1's  wake.  When overtaking the wake of vessel #1, vessel #2 was passing on the starboard side heading west on the Aransas Channel near the Intracoastal Waterway.  Vessel # 2 attempted to overtake vessel #1. The bow of vessel #2 struck vessel #1 at the starboard transom halfway between the motor and starboard gunnel, travelled over the vessel striking victim who was standing holding onto the center console rail, knocking him to the deck.  Vessel #2 glanced off to the starboard side back into the channel.  Vessel # 2 did stop to render aid and call for help.  Damages to vessel #1 included: damage to transom, damage to engine cover, center console, windshield and rail, GPS,and fishing equipment.  Damages to vessel #2 included contact marks along its portside hull forward of its center mainly above the waterline and possibly some fiberglass chips on the portside of its hull below the waterline.

NOTE:  The was only one person involved wearing a PFD.  No sound producing devices were used.
              Report number indicated was generated by TPWD Houston Communications.


BARDID: TX-2011-0005
Date: 2011-03-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:36:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0131 CALAVERAS
NearestCityTown: Elmendorf, Tx
County: 015 BEXAR
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
AccidentCause2: HAZARDOUS WATERS
AccidentCause3: Weather
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
AccidentEvent3: SINKING
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling east at idle speed on the water and parallel with the Calaveras Lake dam and rock wall.  The vessel engine stalled about 250 yards from the shore.  The boat operator attempted to restart the motor, but was unsuccessful.  The operator and the eldest passenger threw an anchor overboard to secure the vessel.  The anchor did not catch and the drifting vessel was taken South by the high wind and rough waves.  The vessel drifted into the rock wall.  A large wake lifted the boat and caused it to land on top of the rocks.  The three occupants exited the boat while up against the rock wall.  The occupants then saw the boat sink into Calaveras Lake.  The three boaters walked along the rock wall to the shore.  They made contact with the front office of the Lake Calaveras Park to call for emergency assistance.  The occupants were wearing lifejackets during the accident.  They were also unharmed.  The wind was blowing South at about 35 mph.  The water was very choppy and hazardous.


BARDID: TX-2011-0006
Date: 2011-02-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:30:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0566 PALESTINE
NearestCityTown: Coffee City
County: 212 SMITH
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: People on Gunwale, Bow, or Transom
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
The boat's owner and operator was drifting under and around the Hwy. 155 bridge and its many pillars, crappie fishing.  He was in a 12' flatbottom and stood up to untangle his fishing line.  As he did this, another passing boat's wake hit his boat causing him to lose his balance and fall overboard.  operator was dressed in four layers of clothing, without a PFD on his person.  He struggled to stay afloat in the cold water.  He attempted to swim back to his boat, but became exhausted.  He could not yell out because of the water he was inhaling.  Meanwhile, two people were also crappie fishing under the same bridge approximately 150' away.  witness trolled out from under the bridge to allow his wife to warm up when they spotted operator in the water.  witness fired up his outboard and hurried to him.  Grabbing operator and saving his life, the witnesses took him to a nearby shoreline.  There, they called 911.  With hypothermia setting in, a ground ambulance arrived and transported operator to the hospital to receive care.  operator recovered throughout the day, and released.  End of Report.


BARDID: TX-2011-0007
Date: 2011-02-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 8230 LOWER LAGUNA MADRE
NearestCityTown: Port Isabel
County: 031 CAMERON
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: HAZARDOUS WATERS
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: CAPSIZING
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
We were out fishing and after checking the morning weather report we were expecting the winds to increase in the evening but they increased around 11:30 am.  We were returning around noon when we got into shallow water.  We got out to get the boat back in deeper water. We circled northwest before going back southeast toward the Padre Island Bridge. We were running into the waves at 2/3 throttle. Approximately 1.5 miles from the bridge we hit larger waves(SE) that came over the front. I cut the power back to idle. Waves then came over the back and left side.  Within seconds we had swamped and capsized. I cut the engine off when we started to turn over. We were able to get on top of the up side down boat and stood in a line for approximately 18 hours.  We were left with no way to signal for help. We floated almost to the airport but were anchored several times during this time.

Operator Completed Report.


BARDID: TX-2011-0008
Date: 2011-03-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:52:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0131 CALAVERAS
NearestCityTown: Elmendorf, TX
County: 015 BEXAR
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: HAZARDOUS WATERS
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: CAPSIZING
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was idling northbound on the water at Lake Calaveras.  The wind was blowing from the south at 25 to 30 mph and the water was very choppy.  The engine stalled and the operator began attempting to restart it.  The operator couldn't get the motor started and noticed water coming in from the rear of the boat.  He told the oldest passenger to get the water out.  All the passengers stood up and were on the port side of the boat.  The boat capsized and everyone went into the water.  All five people had on life jackets before they entered the water.  All five were picked up by another boater and taken to the nearest boat ramp.  I responded per the request of the Bexar County SO.  I later located vessel 1 around the corner from the Lake Calaveras "crappie wall".  It was upside down and just north of the wall.  Alcohol or drugs were not involved.


BARDID: TX-2011-0009
Date: 2011-02-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1512 SABINE RIVER
NearestCityTown: Paxton
County: 183 PANOLA
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: People on Gunwale, Bow, or Transom
OtherAccidentCause: unseen water hazard
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Submerged Object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Moving upstream in Sabine River which was very low and clogged with obstacles, mostly downed trees.  Three people aboard - operator and two passengers. One passenger moved to front of boat and sat on deck near bow, facing back of boat. Other Passenger sat on back edge of front deck. Passenger near bow wore inflatable lifejacket. Passenger farther back on deck was not wearing a PFD.  Because of obstructions above and below water surface, I was operating the boat at a very slow speed - barely more than idle speed, probably about like a fast walk.  The outboard motor struck a submerged tree trunk, immediately stopping the vessel. Both passengers were thrown forward.  Passenger closest to bow tumbled out of boat and into river.  Passenger siting on edge of front deck thrown forward, striking right side on trolling motor.  Overboard passenger was quickly retrieved. (NOTE: "automatic" PFD failed to inflate). Overboard passenger lost a pair of prescription glasses costing an estimated $500.00.  Second Passenger suffered severely bruised and seperated ribs which required medical attention over the following week, including vistis to emergency care clinic, multiple x-rays, office vists to orthopedist, more x-rays, prescription medication, radiologist, etc.  Total medical cost: approximately $2000.00. No Damage to the Vessel.

Operator Completed Report.


BARDID: TX-2011-0010
Date: 2011-02-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:30:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1989 NON-DEFINE GULF OF MEX AR
NearestCityTown: Freeport
County: 020 BRAZORIA
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: EQUIPMENT FAILURE
EquipmentFailure: Onboard navigation aids
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
On February 12, 2011 at approximately 9:30 pm vessel (Live Wire) collided with and ran on top of the Freeport Jetties. Game Warden did not receive call about the accident until 7:45 am February 13, 2011. Upon arriving at the accident, Game Warden was able to interview the passenger of the vessel (Live Wire). Occupant stated that he and Operator (owner of the vessel, Live Wire) were cruising the Gulf of Mexico at around 9:30 pm when they collided with the jetties. Occupant stated that they were navigating by use of radar and GPS that did not seem to have been working properly, before colliding with the jetties. After colliding with the jetties, Occupant said that he and Operator left the scene to get medical attention at a residence and that they would return that following morning of February 13 to report the accident. Occupant said that Operator never returned to the accident and that he (Operator) was on the way to his residence in Austin, TX. Game Warden was finally able to get in contact with Operator by phone, on February 21. Operator and Occupant had similar stories as to what happened before, during, and after the accident.  There were 6 accessible type I PFD's onboard the vessel and none seemed to have been used. Game Warden took pictures of the vessel and its contents onboard and found no evidence of any violations.


BARDID: TX-2011-0013
Date: 2011-03-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:15:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0600 RAY HUBBARD
NearestCityTown: mesquite
County: 057 DALLAS
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: HAZARDOUS WATERS
AccidentCause3: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: CAPSIZING
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Three people were in a Pelican canoe (zgp45152d404) 15.5 feet in length on Lake Ray Hubbard 03/12/2011 in rough and windy conditions.  The three left the shore paddling into open water.  The wind was at an estimated 25 mph with estimated waves of almost 2 feet.  The boat was pushed by the wind and waves down the lake as they tried to turn the canoe to return to their starting point the canoe was caught by the waves, swamped and then capsized.  There were no personal floatation devices on board the boat the three individuals then tried to swim to the shore.  during the swim to shore two people lost sight of the operator as he tired out from the effort of swimming and the cold temperature of the water (53 df).  After reaching the shore the survivors were able to contact 911 and the Dallas Police then contacted TPWD Game Wardens.  A search for the victim was immediately started and was called off at approximately 9:00pm due to darkness.  The search then continued at 7:30 am the next morning until 8:30pm this daily schedule was continued until recovery of the victim on 03/16/2011 at approximately 11:00am.


BARDID: TX-2011-0014
Date: 2011-03-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:15:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0466 LYNDON B. JOHNSON
NearestCityTown: Kingsland
County: 150 LLANO
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Hull Failure
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: CAPSIZING
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
While speaking to a landowner approximately 100 yards away from the no wake zone on the Llano Arm of Lake LBJ, located under the HWY 2900 bridge in Kingsland, TX, Llano County Game Warden observed a boat with four people aboard in distress. The boat capsized and sunk within 10 seconds leaving all four people in the water. With the assistance of a good samaritan he recovered all four people and returned them to shore unharmed. 

Investigation determined the transom was completely rotten and gave way to the force and weight of the outboard motor.This resulted in a hole in the transom at the water line that caused the vessel to take on water, capsize, and sink.


BARDID: TX-2011-0015
Date: 2011-03-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 7040 BAFFIN BAY (U. LAG. MAD.)
NearestCityTown: Riviera
County: 137 KLEBERG
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: OVERLOADING
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: SINKING
RedactedNarrative:
I usually fish Baffin Bay with a kayak every year in march. I made my yearly trek to fish Baffin by launching my kayak South of Riviera Pier. It was March 11, 2011 at 9:00am and the conditions were great.  The winds were 5-7 knots, calm waters, and water temperature was 69 degrees and air temperature was close to 70 degrees.  The kayak that I used on that day was a Native ultimate 14.5 with a custom trolling motor.  The design is similar to a canoe but it is considered a kayak.  A battery is required for the trolling motor and that was placed close to the bow. I also had a fishing bag with ice at the bow.

I reached the other side of the Pier at Riviera, Texas around 9:30am. I fished until 2:00 pm March 11, 2011. The marine conditions had worsened since leaving earlier that morning.  The winds had increase to 15-25 knots and the bay waves had increased to over 2 feet.  I became concerned about the conditions but in the past years i had managed to return to the banks by the pier without any problems.  The only difference is that this year I had different kayak with a design that had no self-bailing design built into it.

As I was crossing the channel, my kayak began taking on water due to the water swells had grown to over 2 feet.  Eventually, my kayak began taking on water due to the water swells had grown to over 2 feet. Eventually, my kayak began sinking right underneath my feet.  The kayak sank and was left at the bottom of the bay.  The anchor and weight of the water did not allow the kayak to resurface.  I elected to leave the kayak at the bottom of the bay, since it was non-retrievable.  I grab the fishing gear that was close by.  I saw my kayak fishing insulated bag come off the kayak and I jumped on it and used it as a floatation device.  I still had my life jacket on.  Two fishermen on the Riviera Pier saw the accident anf called 911.  I stayed calm and warm and did not get injured.  I was almost to land when I heard a boat come from behind me.  Two Game Wardens were in the boat and retrieved me and my gear that was floating and took me back to my vehicle.

Operator Completed Report.


BARDID: TX-2011-0016
Date: 2011-03-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:30:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0143 CANYON
NearestCityTown: Startzville
County: 046 COMAL
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: SINKING
RedactedNarrative:
On March 20,  2011 at approximately 10:00  the owner and operator of a1985, Stratos motor boat was ivolved in a boating accident that resulted in the partial sinking of that boat.  According to operator, he and his two friends launched his boat at boat ramp #5 on Canyon Lake at around 10:00 PM.  After cruising around the lake for approximately 30 minutes they stopped, killed the motor,  and began to drift.  

At that point, operator stated that he began using his onboard fish finder to locate fish in the water.  As he was watching the monitor, he observed that there was water coming in to the boat.  operator walked to the rear of the boat were he observed water in all of the rear compartments.  Then, operator observed that the entire rear of the boat was sinking, and that it was almost completely submerged in the water.  With their life jackets on, operator and his two friends jumped in to the water and swam to a private residence on shore.  

After exiting the lake, operator and his friends contacted the owner of the said residence.  owner contacted the Comal County Sheriff's Office, and two deputies arrived on scene.  Comal County Game Warden  was notified about the accident, and he arrived on location.  Warden intervewed operator and his two friends about the accident.  During his interviews with them, Warden did not observe the odor of an alcoholic beverage on any of their breath.  Furthermore, operator and his two friends submitted to taking a Preliminary Breath Test(PBT); no alcohol was detected on any of the subjects during those tests.

Warden escorted operator and his two friends back to his truck which was parked at boat ramp #5.  At the boat ramp, Warden obtained written statements from each of the boat's occupants, and he took several photos of their PFDs. 

The following morning, Warden located the partially a float boat in cove near the Pottor's Creek camping area on Canyon Lake.  Warden contacted operator and told him that he located the boat.  operator arrived on scene and he made arrangements to have the boat recovered by a local tow service.  After the boat was recovered, operator examined the hull for any damage that may have caused the boat to take on water.  While examining the hull, operator observed that the drain plug was missing in the boat's hull.  operator contacted Warden and informed him.

After completeing his investigation, Warden concluded that the boat sank due to the operator's  own negligence with failing to properly plug the boat's drain hole.


BARDID: TX-2011-0017
Date: 2011-03-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:15:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0688 O. H. IVIE
NearestCityTown: Paint Rock
County: 042 COLEMAN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: EXCESSIVE SPEED
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator and passenger had been fishing around the dam area on Lake O.H. Ivie and were returning to the Elm Creek Marina in Kennedy Park in a 19 foot Bass Cat Bass boat. According to the passenger the operator was navigating by GPS and hit a rocky point at the Colorado River Municipal Water District pavilion. The passenger was ejected into the water and suffered only minor injuries not requiring first aid. The operator was ejected onto the rocks and suffered massive head injuries. The boat struck the shore at an angle a few degrees from parallel to the shore and traveled approximately 150 feet over rocks striking a large dead tree on the starboard side and then striking another tree on the port side before coming to rest on the rocks at the waters edge. The operator was ejected after the boat impacted the first tree. The operator struck a rock 24 feet from the tree.  Neither men were wearing life jackets. The kill switch lanyard was found under the operator’s body but it was not attached. The passenger stated he had seen the operator wear the kill switch around his right wrist during the last two days of fishing. There were 13 unopened Bud Lite 12 oz. cans on ice and 29 empty Bud Lite 12 oz. cans in the boat. victim was pronounced dead at the scene by Coleman County Justice of the Peace. Judge ordered a blood draw to determine the operator’s blood alcohol content. Results of the blood analysis was .17


BARDID: TX-2011-0019
Date: 2011-03-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0714 TAWAKONI
NearestCityTown: West Tawakoni
County: 116 HUNT
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: HAZARDOUS WATERS
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: CAPSIZING
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL WAS OUT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE LAKE WHEN THE WIND CHANGED DIRECTIONS AND STARTED BLOWING HARD APPROXIMATELY 20-30MPH.  WAVES WERE APPROXIMATELY 2-6 FEET.  OPERATOR TRIED TO MAKE IT TO SHORE BUT BOAT BEGAN TO TAKE ON WATER OVER THE BOW.  THE PASSENGERS TRIED TO MANUALLY BILGE THE WATER BUT WAS NOT SUCCESSFUL.  THE BOAT DID NOT HAVE A WORKING BILGE PUMP ON IT.  THE BOAT FINALLY TOOK ON ENOUGH WATER CAUSING IT TO CAPSIZE AND SINK TO THE BOTTOM OF THE LAKE.  THIS LEFT THE OPERATOR AND PASSENGERS IN THE WATER IN THE MIDDLE OF THE LAKE.  THE OPERATOR SWAM TO SHORE AND GOT HELP.  2 OF THE PASSENGERS WERE FOUND CLINGING TO A LIFE JACKET EACH AND THE OTHER PASSENGER WAS FOUND CLINGING TO A ICE COOLER BY THE HELPERS.  ONE OF THE PASSENGERS WAS TREATED FOR SYMPTOMS OF HYPOTHERMIA.


BARDID: TX-2011-0020
Date: 2011-04-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0164 CHOKE CANYON
NearestCityTown: CALLIHAM
County: 162 MCMULLEN
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Equipment Failure
AccidentCause2: HULL FAILURE
AccidentCause3: Weather
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: GROUNDING
AccidentEvent3: CAPSIZING
RedactedNarrative:
Operator and his son put the boat in waters of the choke canyon reservoir at the caliham park ramp at approximately 5:00pm on friday april 01 2011. They navigated across to the north side of the lake to an area called four fingers to fish. The wind started to pick up so they decided to navigate back to the south side of the lake to try and get out of the choppy waters. The boat was taking on a lot of water. They bailed out enough water to get the boat on plain. They then stopped the boat and pulled the plug and then got back on plain until all water had drained out and then put the plug back in. They got to the south shore flats and was running along the south shoreline to avoid the choppy waters. The motor grounded out in the shallow water, the boat continued to take on water and the bilge pump was not working, soon waves started to come over the stern of the vessel and the boat filled up with water and capsized. Operator and his son put on their pfds and left the boat to swim to a nearby tree, then swam back to the vessel and road the hull until it got to shallow enough waters for them to walk to the shoreline. They built a fire with the pfds to warm up with until they were found at approximately 1:00am on saturday april the 2nd.
After closer inspection of the vessel it was found to have a 2 foot gash in the bottom of the hull to the port side towards the stern.
The bilge hose for the front livewell was not sealed off allowing water to run freely into the hull of the vessel. The vessel had a nonfunctional bilge pump which allowed the hull to fill up with water which resulted in the vessel stalling out, swamping and eventually capsizing.


BARDID: TX-2011-0022
Date: 2011-03-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0033 AUSTIN
NearestCityTown: Austin
County: 227 TRAVIS
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: IMPROPER LOOKOUT
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling east on Lake Austin at a speed determined from witness statements to be about 15 mph and collided with vessel 2 which was drifting and not underway.  The operator stated that he was looking at houses to the side of his course and did not see vessel 2 until right before impact. Vessel 1 tried throwing the boat into reverse but it was unsuccessful. Vessel 1 impacted vessel 2 slightly to the port of the bow of vessel 2 with the centerline bow point of Vessel 1.  All the occupants of vessel 2 observed vessel 1 directly before impact and jumped into the water where they were recovered by vessel 1.  No one was injured.

Investigator with the Austin Police Department completed this report.


BARDID: TX-2011-0023
Date: 2011-01-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:27:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0734 TOLEDO BEND
NearestCityTown: Toledo Bend REservoir
County: 202 SABINE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
ON 01-17-11 THE SABINE COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE CALLED AND ADVISED ME THERE WAS A MAN IN THE WATER IN TOLEDO BEND AT LOWES CREEK AND GAVE ME THE DIRECTIONS.  THE DISPATCHER ALSO SAID HE HAD OVERTURNED HIS FLATBOTTOM BOAT.  SHE ADVISED THAT SHE ALSO TONED OUT THE PENDLETON HARBOR VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT.  UPON MY ARRIVAL operator HAD ALREADY BEEN TAKEN OUT OF THE LAKE BY VOLUNTEER FIREMAN AND WAS IN THE PROCESS OF FIRST AID.  THE LOCAL AMBULANCE SERVICE CONTINUED FIRST AID.  operator WAS SOMEWHAT RESPONSIVE AND WAS POSSIBLY SUFFERING FROM HYPOTHERMIA AS ADVISED BY THE AMBULANCE CREW.  HE WAS TRANSPORTED TO SABINE COUNTY HOSPITAL.

IT WAS LATER LEARNED BY ME THAT operator HAD PASSED AWAY AT A LATER DATE.  UPON SPEAKING WITH HIS WIDOW IN TOWN SHE ADVISED THAT HIS DEATH WAS DUE TO THE ACCIDENT.  
EDITED 05-03-2011

NACOGDOCHES MEDICAL CENTER WOULD NOT RELEASE ANY INFORMATION CONCERNING operator WITHOUT WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION FROM HIS WIDOW.
EDITED 05-13-2011


BARDID: TX-2011-0024
Date: 2011-03-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:38:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0433 LAKE FORK
NearestCityTown: Emory
County: 190 RAINS
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was heading south leaving the Rains Wood boat ramp on Lake Fork in Rains County at approximately 10:38 pm.  Vessel #2 was heading north towards Rains Wood boat ramp.  Vessel #1 and vessel #2 hit one another head on. Passenger was ejected from vessel #1 and was struck by vessel #1 propeller.  Victim was admitted to the hospital in Mt. Pleasant, TX and received over one hundred stitches to his right ear.  Both vessels were occupied by three males. Both operators stated they had their navigation lights on and the other vessel did not.  Both operators stated they did not see the other vessel.


BARDID: TX-2011-0025
Date: 2011-04-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0640 SAM RAYBURN
NearestCityTown: Zavalla, TX
County: 003 ANGELINA
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
AccidentCause2: EQUIPMENT FAILURE
AccidentCause3: Weather
MachineryFailure: Engine
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: CAPSIZING
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
The vessel was tied to a stump while fishing.  The operator untied the vessel from the stump and attempted to crank the engine.  The engine did not start and the wind and waves turned the boat completely around.  When the transom was into the wind, the boat began to take on water over the stern.  The operator activated the bilge pump, but it did not work.  The vessel took on a large amount of water and then capsized.  The occupants were located on the upside down hull of the vessel and rescued.  One passenger was transported to the hospital complaining of hypothermia, rib and elbow pain.  All occupants of the boat were wearing PFDs upon arrival of the officers.


BARDID: TX-2011-0026
Date: 2011-04-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 2330 TRINITY BAY
NearestCityTown: Cove
County: 036 CHAMBERS
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Sharp Turn
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: CAPSIZING
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Went to make a u-turn at approximately 5 mph in a canal that was roughly 15 feet wide.  The wave my boat created hit the bank and came back to my boat. As I began to turn the wave came over the side of the boat flooding, capsizing and sinking my boat.

Operator completed report.


BARDID: TX-2011-0027
Date: 2011-03-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:20:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0128 CADDO
NearestCityTown: Karnack
County: 102 HARRISON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On the date of 03/26/2011, Vessel 1 was tied to the dock at Johsons Ranch Marina on Caddo Lake.  Vessel 2 was tied up next to vessel 1.  Vessel 2 undocked and then thrusted forward colliding with Vessel 1.  The Operator Vessel 2 left the scene, Criminal charges filed.


BARDID: TX-2011-0028
Date: 2011-04-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:30:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0743 TRAVIS
NearestCityTown: Lago Vista
County: 227 TRAVIS
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Missing or Inadequate Navigation Aids
AccidentCause2: IMPROPER LOOKOUT
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
We were returning from dinner from the Pier and headed back to Waterford Marina around 10:30. All boat lights were in proper order. I was traveling at moderate speed and being very cautious since it was very dark. As we were coming around the Point Venture peninsula I was carefully watching the buoy lights and the lights on shore and felt confident that I was in the proper channel since I had just maneuvered this channel the previous two weekends and paid very close attention to the markers. Unfortunately, I was mistaken and since the buoy light seems to be dim and I believe some not even lit, i misjudged and ran aground. About a millisecond prior to hitting the sand bar I saw it and pulled back in the throttle, but it was too late and the boat stop suddenly and thru the passengers forward.

Three passengers were thrown from the boat and only one was cut from something on the boat prior from departing the vessel. One other passenger was throw in the galley of the boat and sustained minor injuries to their body. All other persons on the vessel were uninjured.
The vessel was removed from the sand bar several days later.

Operator Completed Report


BARDID: TX-2011-0031
Date: 2011-04-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0320 GRAPEVINE
NearestCityTown: Grapevine
County: 220 TARRANT
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: EXCESSIVE SPEED
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On April 11, 2011, I, State Game Warden, received a call from Game Warden about a boat accident on Grapevine Lake. He knew I was near Grapevine so I took the call and received more information from Grapevine Police Department dispatch. I arrived at Lakeview Park at approximately 4:35 pm and made contact with the individuals that were involved in the accident. Operator1 was the operator of vessel #1, a windsurfing board. He stated that he was on the north side of his sail traveling to the west on Lake Grapevine when he was struck from the south side of his vessel by vessel #2. Operator1 stated he never saw vessel #2 until right before the collision because vessel #2 was in his blindspot. Operator2 was the operator of vessel #2, a Ranger 19' boat (OK 1723 BQ). Operator2 stated that he was traveling north on Lake Grapevine when the two vessels collided. Operator2 stated that vessel #1 made contact at the starboard side of the bow. Operator2 stated he had seen multiple windsurfers but did not see vessel #1 until they were about to collide. At that time Operator2 put the boat in neutral but could not stop in time. Operator2 rendered aid and helped Operator1 to the shore. Witness stated he only saw the splash after the collision. Witness2 stated he saw Operator2 render aid and knew Operator1 was traveling starboardly before the accident. Operator1 said his knee felt like it was a little twisted but did not want to receive medical attention. Operator2 received a citation for excessive speed (PWC 31.095). Operator1 estimated the damages to his windsurf board and sail to be approximately $2000 for repairs to the broken carbon boom and the rip in the sail.


BARDID: TX-2011-0032
Date: 2011-04-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:20:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0714 TAWAKONI
NearestCityTown: West Tawakoni
County: 190 RAINS
WaterConditions: Very Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: SINKING
RedactedNarrative:
On April 14, 2010 at approximately 11:20 pm operator decided to take his boat from his stall at his house to Kenny’s Landing (Kenny’s Landing is located on the east side of two mile bridge located at HWY 276).  He did this in order to load his boat up and take home because of the incoming storms.  At 11:20 pm he launched and called his son to meet him with the boat trailer at Kenney’s Landing.  At 11:35 and 11:50 pm operator' son called him to find out where he was and received no answer.  At approximately 1:52 am two people of the West Tawakoni Fire Station located the body of operator.  He was wearing a shirt, blue jeans and hip waders that were pulled half down.  He was found at Sunset Bay on Lake Tawakoni in ankle deep water.

Autopsy results report indicated a drowning with no further trauma.


BARDID: TX-2011-0034
Date: 2011-04-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0451 LIVINGSTON
NearestCityTown: Coldspring
County: 204 SAN JACINTO
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: HAZARDOUS WATERS
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person Departed Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
I spoke with boat owner and operator who said he was anchored while fishing between Browder's Marina and Pine Island on Lake Livingston when the wind rose and began making very big waves. He said his boat started taking in water and was being pushed toward the dam by the waves. The three people jumped off the boat and onto the rocks of the dam before the boat was demolished. Operator said all three persons were wearing life jackets. I was notified of this event by Trinity River Authority Security on 4/16/2011 at about 12:10 PM. There were no injuries reported.


BARDID: TX-2011-0035
Date: 2011-02-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0725 J. B. THOMAS
NearestCityTown: Snyder
County: 208 SCURRY
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Two large males and two females occupied a small 13 foot flat bottom boat.  While checking a trot line the line became entangled in the motor.  The boat capsized while the men attempted to extract the line from the prop.  All occupants were thrown from the boat when it flipped.  One male made it to shore the other hung on to the boat until rescued.  One woman was pulled to shore but did not survive and other woman was located floating but deceased.


BARDID: TX-2011-0036
Date: 2011-04-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0433 LAKE FORK
NearestCityTown: Quitman
County: 250 WOOD
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: HAZARDOUS WATERS
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
On 4/15/2011 three subjects were on lake Fork in a 17 ft. boat when it was swamped by several waves which filled the boat. The weather conditions were very rough with high winds and waves. All subjects were wearing life jackets and no injuries were reported.


BARDID: TX-2011-0037
Date: 2011-04-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0347 HAWKINS
NearestCityTown: Hawkins
County: 250 WOOD
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 04/16/11 at approximately 5:59p.m. a vessel ( Tx 8343XF) carrying (5) passengers and (1) wake boarder struck a fixed boat dock. Four of the passengers were taken to a local Tyler hopital (none of their injuries were serious). The operator of the vessel claimed that he had another vessel that was coming towards him at a high rate of speed. The operator looked back towards his wake boarder and then he turned back to see the other boat closer. He made an evasive move with his vessel and that is when he hit the boat dock.


BARDID: TX-2011-0039
Date: 2011-04-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:44:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0066 BENBROOK
NearestCityTown: Benbrook
County: 220 TARRANT
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: MACHINERY FAILURE
AccidentCause3: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: CAPSIZING
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On April 14, 2011 at 5: 44 pm Benbrook Fire Department, Cresson Fire Department and Tarrant County Sheriff where dispatched to Mustang Park Peninsula Point to a call of a capsized boat.  Deputy, of the Tarrant County Sheriff Department, noticed a small overturned boat drifting about 500 yards of the end of Peninsula Point and the high winds were carrying the vessel out into the center of Lake Benbrook.  

Deputy, spoke with witnesses who saw the overturned boat and made the 911 call.  The witnesses stated that they had seen 4 to 5 people on the boat and they all appeared to be wearing lifejackets.  They stated that the boat was in the middle of the lake and was headed southeast into the wind.  The waves appeared to be cresting over the bow of the boat.  The boat then appeared to turn right and head toward the peninsula at which time the winds and waves flipped the boat over.  The occupants of the boat began to yell for help.

Cresson Fire Department arrived at 1809 hours and Benbrook Fire Department at 1819 hours.  Benbrook Fire Department located and made contact with the boat at around 1835 hours, two adults and three children were pulled from the water but one child was missing.  Benbrook Firefighter dove into the water and recovered the 5 year old victim.  Victim was wearing his lifejacket and had gotten trapped under the capsized boat when it flipped.  Firefighter stated that when the boat capsized no air pocket had formed and Victim was unable to get out from under the hull.  Victim had been underwater for approximately 50 minutes.  Firefighters transferred Victim to the resuce boat and cut off his lifejacket and began cpr.  Victim was not responsive and did not have a pulse.  The rescue boat made shore at approximately 1855 hours.  Victim was transferred to an ambulance where EMT's continued cpr until he was transported by PHI Helicopter to Cook Children's Hospital at approximately 1924 hours.  

Cresson and Benbrook EMT's checked all other passengers in the boat.  No injuries were found and they were released at the scene.  EMT's and firefighters so no evidence of drug or alcohol use.

Operator’s wife later stated that the family had received the boat as a gift.  They had arrived at Mustang Park at Benbrook Lake around 1700 hours to test the boat.  All of the children were wearing their lifejackets but the parents were not.  At around 1735 hours the wind really began to pick up and they headed back to the boat ramp.  The waves were crashing over the bow of the boat and the boat was taking on water and began to sink.  Operator slowed down due to poor visibility and when he did the outboard motor stalled.  Then the winds and waves capsized the boat.  Two people where on one side of the capsized boat and three others were on the other side of the boat.  They placed the children on top of the capsized boat and then Operator began diving looking for Victim but was unable to locate him.  

At approximately 2129 hours, Tarrant County Medical Examiner's Office notified Tarrant County Sheriff Office dispatch that Victim had died.

The boat was finally recovered on 04/26/2011 by the Army Corp of Engineers.  Upon locating the vessel it had suffered severe damage.  Both sides of the vessel are gone and the only part of the transom to survive was protected by the motor mounting bracket.  The boat was finally identified by the outboard motor mounting bracket seriel number plate.  The boat was a total loss.  Any other contents that may have been in the boat are unknown.


BARDID: TX-2011-0045
Date: 2011-05-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0451 LIVINGSTON
NearestCityTown: Onalaska
County: 187 POLK
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
Group was fishing, and wanted to get back before dark.  Motor was having starter issues, ie. bendix was hanging up when the motor started.  Operator started the motor, removed cowl, fixed starter, left cowl off, waves were hitting the motor so operator tried to replace the cowl.  Motor took a wave and died with the rear of the boat facing the waves, water began to overtake the boat and the motor would not restart.  Water soon filled the boat and the rear of the boat including motor went under.  Female was in PFD, two male occupants put PFDs on and the front of the boat went up in the air, about four foot of the bow sticking above the waters surface.  Occupants were left in the water and waves carried the boat away.


BARDID: TX-2011-0047
Date: 2011-04-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:50:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0368 HOUSTON
NearestCityTown: HOUSTON
County: 101 HARRIS
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: CAPSIZING
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
The following details were as reported and documented based on houston police department lake patrol Officer's investigation and which was entered into this reporting system by texas parks and wildlife department. 

On 4/24/2011 at about 1700 hrs., Officer riding unit 24p13 received a phone call about a boat that had capsized on lake houston near peacock point.  Officer was on the west side of lake houston, and headed east to peacock point.  Officer arrived at peacock point at about 1710 hrs., and observed the vessel capsized and all passengers on the shoreline.  Officer inquired if anyone from the boat was missing and was informed that all passengers had made it off the boat and onto land.  Crosby fire dept. Arrived at the location and found no injury to the passengers.  

Officer spoke with the operator/owner of the vessel who informed the officer that he had stopped to help the disabled pwc.  Two people were on the pwc and had climbed into his boat.  Operator said that is when the waves started coming over the sides, filling up the boat, causing the boat to flood and turn over.  Operator said everyone on the boat made it to shore.  

Officer gathered all required information for this report, towed the vessel to houston police dept. Marine unit's station on lake houston and secured it for this investigation.  Officer completed hpd offense report #052391011-v.

From Officer’s investigation it was determined that because of the vessel being over loaded (uscg capacity plate states 7 persons and 8 persons were on board a) and because of the weather conditions (high winds and rough water) the vessel took on water and became unstable, rolling over and capsizing.  However, because operator had stopped to help the disabled pwc, and was not over capacity until allowing the two passengers of the pwc to board his vessel, no citation will be issued.


BARDID: TX-2011-0048
Date: 2011-04-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:04:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 8230 LOWER LAGUNA MADRE
NearestCityTown: South Padre Island
County: 031 CAMERON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: People on Gunwale, Bow, or Transom
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: CAPSIZING
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 4-22-2011 at aproximatley 10:38 AM, I State Game Warden received a call From State Game Warden SGT. that the US Coast Guard needed some assistance with a boating accident that occurred on the Lower Laguna Madre.  I travelled to the US Coast Guard station on South Padre Island to learn that a vessel being TX 6207 BF a 21' 7" Gulf Coast make had capsized and four persons had been thrown into the water.  One of the people involved in the capsizing was transported to Valley regional medical center in Brownsville Tx, in Cameron County. After speaking to the US Coast Guard and to the witnesses whom were present, I found out that the group of boaters were drifting along the Intercoastal Waterway when they were trying to retrieve a drift sock that had been blown out of the vessel.  The boat then capsized while they were trying to retrieve it.  The vessel was not being operated at the time of the capsizing.  US Coast Guard Lieutenant stated to me that overloading and weather conditions may have played a key factor to the vessel capsizing. 

04-22-2011 later on during the day I had called Valley Regional Medical Center to check the status of Victim and I had learned of him passing away.
      
On 04-23-2011 at approximately 9:00AM I received statements from the witnesses.  Asking the witnesses what the approximate weights for everyone on board they stated 172lbs for Occupant1, 230lbs for Occupant2, 330lbs for Victim, and 350lbs for Occupant3. 

On 4-23-2011 after receiving statements I then made contact with a representative from Tow Boat US who informed me that the vessel had been towed to his residence in Laguna Vista Tx, in Cameron County.  I then travelled to the residence and took pictures of the vessel in and out of the water. (See Photo Attachments)  All safety equipment was on board the vessel including life jackets, fire extinguisher, and type IV throwable.  The only Damage to the hull of the vessel was the right side of the transom had been smashed in by the power pole when the vessel capsized.  

05/11/2011 I received the death certificate that showed victim had died of an accidental drowning.   

05/11/2011 After taking witness statements, photos I learned that on 04-22-2011 victim accompanied by three others went out fishing on the Lower Laguna Madre on a rough and windy day.  During the trip a drift sock blew out the vessel and Victim circled back to retrieve it and raised his motor.  While retrieving the drift sock at the stern of the vessel the vessel took on water and the boat capsized throwing everyone on board into the water.  PFD's were accessible but were not used.  The US Coast Guard transported everyone back to the Coast Guard Station where Victim was the transported to Valley Regional Medical center where he later passed away.  After receiving the death certificate I learned that Victim passed away by accidental drowning.


BARDID: TX-2011-0049
Date: 2011-04-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:48:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 4170 ESPIRITU SANTO BAY
NearestCityTown: Port O'Connor
County: 029 CALHOUN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
Around 9 a.m. on Sunday, April 17th, 2011, two recreational fishermen in a boat noticed a boat grounded on the south side of the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway.  They went to look and found a body floating face down nearby in the water.  They held onto the body and summoned help.  A US Coast Guard boat arrived on scene, lifted the body into their boat, with no pulse found and foam at nose and mouth, and commenced CPR.  They took the body to the Coast Guard Station Port O'Connor, where EMS arrived and continued CPR.  CPR was discontinued; on call Justice of the Peace declared the boater deceased at 10:10 a.m.  The grounded boat was a 22 foot flat-bottom Mowdy with a 200 hp Evinrude outboard.  

When the MSEO arrived, the key was turned on, the kill switch lanyard was still hooked to the light switch, the throttle was in about 2/3rds forward position.  The boat was 49' onshore in sand.  The steering was operable and the jack plate only about one half inch raised.  The propeller appears as though it had spun for some time while in the sand.  It appears the boater had been separated from the boat and it had then grounded.  The boater had a deep laceration in his left foot and had a history of high blood pressure.  

Autopsy conclusion was death due to drowning with multiple injuries as contributing factors.  The autopsy discovered six broken ribs and hypertension-type heart disease.  The toxicology report discovered no drugs or alcohol.  This event is being named as an unattended death; why the decedent originally became separated from the boat is unknown.


BARDID: TX-2011-0053
Date: 2011-05-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:30:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0186 COLETO CREEK LAKE
NearestCityTown: Victoria
County: 088 GOLIAD
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
At 10:53 PM Goliad County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call of a possible drowning at Coleto Creek Lake.  I was notified there shortly after and responded to the lake.  I notified Wardens of the possible drowning and they both responded to the lake.  At approximately 11:15 PM officers arrived at the lake.  Officers received information from the victim’s family about the incident.  After a short search of the area at approximately 11:45 PM Warden went to the campground area of the park to find the operator of the vessel involved in the incident.  The operator was identified.

Warden interviewed Operator and was told that Victim had jumped off the boat.  Operator stated that at approximately 10:30 PM, he operated the vessel away from the shore, placed the vessel on plane, and headed toward the dam, with Victim and one other as passengers. Operator stated that as they approached an area known as the island, Victim jumped from the back of the moving vessel.  Operator stated he saw Victim enter the water and immediately came to an idle to return and pick up Victim. Operator stated he could not locate Victim in the water and searched for approximately 20 minutes before returning to the campground to call for help. Warden asked Operator if he had consumed alcohol. Operator stated he drank a few beers earlier that evening. Operator did not show signs of impairment at the time of the interview.  
	
	While Warden was interviewing Operator, I made contact with other occupant who stated that shortly after they had left the shore, and the vessel was on plane, Victim stated that he was going to jump out of the boat. Other occupant told me that Victim had jumped from a moving vessel before, and had injured himself. Because of this past incident, Other occupant did not think that Victim would actually jump from the boat. Other occupant stated that as they were near the island, he saw Victim jump from the rear of the vessel and enter the water. Other occupant stated that he briefly saw Victim splashing in the water, but when they turned to pick him up, they were unable to locate him. Other occupant said that they searched the area for about 20 minutes before they returned to shore to get help.

	Wardens and I began searching the area using spotlights and side scan sonar to try and recover Victim. Supervisors were notified of the search efforts being made.  We continued search efforts throughout the night and following morning.  We contacted DPS dive team to request assistance in the search efforts.On 05/15/11, at approximately 10:15 AM, I located a target in 17 ft. of water on side scan sonar and alerted DPS dive team. At approximately 11:10 AM, DPS divers located the victim and made the recovery. The victim was transported by boat to shore where he was pronounced deceased. The victim was released to Colonial Funeral Home at the request of the victim’s family.


BARDID: TX-2011-0055
Date: 2011-05-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:15:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0622 RAY ROBERTS
NearestCityTown: Tioga
County: 091 GRAYSON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday, May 21, 2011, at approximately 5:15 pm, operator was operating a personal watercraft (PWC) on Lake Ray Roberts near the Highway 377 (Buck Creek) bridge.  According to operator’s wife, this was the first time that Operator had ever operated a PWC.  As Operator approached the bridge at 20-25 mph, he attempted to swerve at the last moment to avoid a bridge pylon.  Operator let off of the throttle and attempted to turn the PWC.  The PWC continued toward the pylon and made contact with it.  Upon striking the bridge pylon, Operator was ejected over the handlebars of the PWC.  During the ejection, Operator's right thigh made contact with the right handlebar of the PWC.  This resulted in a fracture of his femur.  Operator then landed in the water.  Operator was wearing a PFD.  Operator’s wife witnessed the accident and assisted Operator to shore.  The Grayson County Sheriff's office was contacted and an ambulance was dispatched.  Operator was transported by ground ambulance to Wilson and Jones Hospital in Sherman for treatment.  I, State Game Warden, received notice of the accident at approximately 5:45 pm and went to investigate.  I made contact with Operator’s wife and she told me that Operator had been horse playing on the PWC when the accident occurred.  She stated that it was his first time on a PWC and that he probably “got too confident with his abilities on how to operate the PWC”.  She also stated that Operator did not know that if you let off of the throttle on a PWC, you no longer had steering, which led to the accident.  Operator had not consumed alcohol or drugs at all during the day.


BARDID: TX-2011-0057
Date: 2011-05-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:32:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0487 MCQUEENEY
NearestCityTown: McQueeney
County: 094 GUADALUPE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Sharp Turn
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Operator, 19, was driving a 1993 Correct Craft ski boat.   His girlfriend was wakeboarding behind the boat.  They were in the upper part of Lake McQueeney (Guadalupe River) heading upstream.  Operator turned the boat to head back down stream and Wakeboarder wakeboarded into a stationary dock.  Wakeboarder was a novice wakeboarder and the part of Lake McQueeney they were in is fairly narrow.  Operator stated that when he started his turn, Wakeboarder was on the inside of the boat wake.  As he was turning, Operator says he looked back and Wakeboarder was going across the wake and going to the outside.  This means she was picking up speed.  Operator stated that he put the boat in neutral, but Wakeboarder was unable to stop.  Wakeboarder hit the dock.  Wakeboarder was transported from this location to AirLife by Seguin EMS.  Wakeboarder suffered a broken right femur, a broken left fibula and a concussion.


BARDID: TX-2011-0058
Date: 2011-05-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:45:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0680 SOMERVILLE
NearestCityTown: Somerville
County: 239 WASHINGTON
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
According to Occupant, he and Operator were riding a jet ski when they hit a large wave (very high winds made for very rough conditions) which caused them to be thrown off. Because of the windy conditions they could not catch up to the jet ski. They started to tire and tried to swim to nearby Rock Island but the waves and wind caused them to become exhausted. Occupant said that they were wearing life jackets but due to the very old age and poor condition of the life jackets, they were torn off of their bodies as they struggled in the water. No life jackets were ever found in the area. Operator went down and Occupant was beginning to go down but another jet skier rescued Occupant and took him to the bank. This jet skier could not be located later. Occupant gave conflicting stories such as the life jackets had been purchased recently at a Wal-Mart and hence were not old. Then he said he was thinking about some other life jackets nor was he sure of the colors of the life jackets. His story about the life jackets and due to many people looking and not being able to find any life jackets leads me to believe that they had not been wearing any.


BARDID: TX-2011-0059
Date: 2011-05-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:02:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0487 MCQUEENEY
NearestCityTown: McQueeney
County: 094 GUADALUPE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 5-21-11 My partner received a call from the Guadalupe County S/O concerning a boating accident on Lake McQueeney. Guadalupe County Sheriff's officer obtained all information from boat operators and information on the two vessels involved. Officer forwarded all the information to me.  Vessel 1 was drifting, and not under way on Lake McQueeney.  His friend was operating Vessel 2 and heading toward Vessel 1.  Operator2 stated to me over the telephone and in his written statement that he was close to Operator1, tried to miss hitting him, but did so anyhow.  Vessel 2 struck Vessel 1 on the port side, and ejecting Operator1 into the water.  Operator1 suffered severe fractures to his left femur and taken by ambulance to be airlifted to a San Antonio hospital.  Operator2 also stated to the deputy and myself that the throttle stuck and that is why the accident occurred.  After the collision Operator2s PWC whose throttle was supposedly stuck was operated back to the shore where he launched it.  Deputy also inspected the throttle and found that it was not stuck at that time.  My investigation has concluded that Operator2 was operating too close to Operator1, and was negligent in is operation which caused the accident and injuries. A citation was issued to Operator2 for Reckless or Negligent Operation PWC 31.094 Class C Misdemeanor.


BARDID: TX-2011-0060
Date: 2011-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:20:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0615 RICHLAND-CHAMBERS
NearestCityTown: Eureka
County: 175 NAVARRO
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
AccidentCause2: HAZARDOUS WATERS
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Operator had been pulling kids on a tube.  Afterwards he was driving off the rope got tangled in the prop causing engine failure.  This sent the boat adrift from the south bank to the North bank where the waves were very rough.  I was contacted and I told Operator to put out an anchor because he was worried the boat would wash ashore.  He tied off the anchor when he was approximately 150 yards from shore.  I came on scene and took the 5 kids and one adult to she shore and then drove Operator back across the lake to his residence.  I had a fireman pickup the kids and take them back to the residence. Operaotr went back to check on the boat around 7:30pm to find that his boat was washed ashore on its side and called me the next day to report the total loss of his boat.  It appeared the anchor rope either came undone or broke causing the boat to wash ashore. There were no injuries.


BARDID: TX-2011-0061
Date: 2011-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0680 SOMERVILLE
NearestCityTown: somerville
County: 026 BURLESON
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: CAPSIZING
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
boat was operating along the north shoreline of somerville lake by big creek marina, when two large waves came over the bow of the boat, filling it with water.  occupants attempted to bail out water when engine stopped and boat turned abeam to the wind.  boat then capsized.


BARDID: TX-2011-0065
Date: 2011-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:06:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0451 LIVINGSTON
NearestCityTown: Coldspring
County: 204 SAN JACINTO
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentCause2: EQUIPMENT FAILURE
EquipmentFailure: OTHER
OtherEquipmentFailure: bilge pump
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel departed from Browder Marina and was in route to Pine Island on Lake Livingston when waves came over the back of the boat.  Owner/Operater turned on his bilge pump.  More waves came over into the boat.  Bilge pump was not working.  Boat had been on the water for four hours prior to swamping.


BARDID: TX-2011-0066
Date: 2011-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:30:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0347 HAWKINS
NearestCityTown: Hawkins
County: 250 WOOD
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: HULL FAILURE
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
The vessel was a home built vessel that had a jet ski body built into an aluminum hull.  The vessel was slowing down when water came over the stern of the vessel causing it to sink almost immediately.  The vessel was overloaded due to the weight of the 4 occupants as well as the weight of the jet ski and other equipment.  Weather and lake conditions were windy with about 2 foot waves at the time.  All occupants on board said it happened so fast they did  not know what was going on.  Game Wardens were on scene within a minute of the vessel sinking and rescued all persons on board.  The operator stated that he had drank a beer or two over the course of a couple of hours but SFST's determined that he was not impaired at the time of the accident.


BARDID: TX-2011-0068
Date: 2011-06-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 8230 LOWER LAGUNA MADRE
NearestCityTown: South Padre Island
County: 031 CAMERON
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 had been fishing on the Lower Laguna Madre the morning of 06-02-11.  After the fishing trip the operator took the passenger on a tour of the South end of the Lower Laguna Madre. After leaving the area of the jetties they were returning back to the boat ramp located at Fishermans Pier on South Padre Island.  The weather was extremely nice that day with warm air and water conditions and a light East to Southeast breeze at approx. 12 knots, the water conditions were smooth with nearly zero chop on the bay.  While returning to the ramp they struck the #1 channel marker while cruising at approximately 25 mph.  The marker was struck just on the port side of the center of the bow.  The impact caused the passenger to be ejected from the boat without having time to get a lifejacket on. The operator was jammed up into the console and he was able to quickly regain control of the vessel.  The operator then went back and picked the passenger up out the water.  The vessel then traveled approximately 300 yards to the U.S. Coast Guard Station to report the accident.  The passenger stated that his knee was slightly injured but refused any medical treatment. The operator stated that he was just soar from the impact and he also refused any medical treatment.


BARDID: TX-2011-0071
Date: 2011-05-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 02:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0640 SAM RAYBURN
NearestCityTown: Broaddus
County: 203 SAN AUGUSTINE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentCause2: People on Gunwale, Bow, or Transom
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: SINKING
RedactedNarrative:
Three subjects were bow fishing in a newly purchased older model 16 foot vessel with a genarator and lighting equippment mounted to the bow of vessel.  While the subjects were on the bow of the vessel bow fishing, they noticed water coming over the bow into the vessel.  They rushed towards the stern to tip the bow out the water and then the stern tipped below the water line and swamped the vessel and the vessel sank by the stern.  All three subjects were able to swim to the shoreline, none of them had a PFD, they stated that the vessel sank so quick there was no time to get the PFD's from the storage compartment.  No alcohol was involved.  The operator had no idea what the capacity of the vessel was.


BARDID: TX-2011-0072
Date: 2011-05-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:15:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0014 AMISTAD
NearestCityTown: Del Rio
County: 233 VAL VERDE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Restricted Vision
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
AccidentCause3: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 5-20-11 I, State Game Warden, was contacted by National Park National Park Service at approximately 23:05 and advised that a boat accident had occurred near the Box Canyon Boat Ramp on Lake Amistad.  I was advised that all persons involved in the accident had left the scene.  

At approximately 23:15, I arrived to the hospital and located the group that had been involved in the accident.  Three male individuals identified themselves as the occupants of the vessel. The driver of the vessel was identified.  Operator advised that he and the other two occupants had eaten dinner and then launched a vessel to do some night fishing.  

Operator advised that at or about 21:15, he and the other two men launched the vessel and left Box Canyon Boat Ramp.  He advised that He was driving, Occupant1 was seated facing forward in the port side passenger seat and Occupant2 was seated on the deck area of the bow of the vessel facing the rear.  He stated they left the boat ramp and traveled westbound up the Rio Grande River channel.  He advised that it was dark and that he was attempting to go into the cove adjacent to the Box Canyon Boat Ramp.  He advised that the motor on his vessel started running rough so he applied more throttle to get the vessel up onto plain.  He advised that the boat then made contact with the shore, came out of the water, and then returned into the water on the other side of a small peninsula.  He advised that when the vessel struck the shore it ejected Occupant2 out of the vessel, causing him to roll on the ground and strike his head several times on the rocky ground.  Operator stated that he then picked up Occupant2 and rushed him back to the boat ramp.  Occupant2 was transported to the hospital (not by EMS).

During the contact with Operator, I smelled a very faint odor of alcohol emitting from his breath and person.  Operator advised me that he had drank a couple of beers during dinner prior to the accident.  I requested Operator to perform a series of Standardized Field Sobriety Tests to determine if he was impaired due to the introduction of alcohol into his body.  He complied and performed the tests.  During the SFSTs I detected a total of two clues.  At this time I did not feel that Operator was impaired.  I requested Operator provide a sample of his blood.  At approximately 12:50a.m. a sample of his blood was drawn by Val Verde Reg. Hospital nurse.  The sample was sent to the DPS Crime Lab to be analyzed.  I released Operator.   I interviewed Occupant1 who recounted the series of events as that of Operator with little to no discrepancies. 


On 5-21-2011 at approximately 2:00p.m. I met with NPS Rangers.  We traveled by boat to the area of where the accident occurred.  Once the accident site was located I observed numerous scrape marks where the vessel had traveled on land.  At approximately 4:00p. I met with Occupant2 at his vacation home.  He advised me that he had been taking pain medication and was currently under the influence of it.  He advised that he does not remember much of what took place that night other than he was in the vessel and then he was on his way to the hospital. 

Charges of Intoxication Assault are pending the results of the blood sample. A water temperature was not obtained on the date of accident since the investigation was conducted at the Val Verde Regional Hospital.


BARDID: TX-2011-0073
Date: 2011-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:46:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0447 LIMESTONE
NearestCityTown: Marquez
County: 147 LIMESTONE
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: HAZARDOUS WATERS
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Operator WAS OPERATING THE BOAT PULLING victim ON A TUBE.  Operator SLOWED THE BOAT TO AN IDLE AS THEY APPROACHED SOME STUMPS.  WITH THE WIND BLOWING 25-40MPH THE TUBE CONTINUED TO FORWARD AND STRUCK A STUMP THROWING victim OFF OF THE TUBE ONTO A STUMP.  
SHE WAS TREATED BY EMS AND LIFE FLIGHTED TO A HOSPITAL, AND RELEASED THAT NIGHT WITHOUT SERIOUS INJURIES.


BARDID: TX-2011-0074
Date: 2011-05-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0487 MCQUEENEY
NearestCityTown: McQueeney
County: 094 GUADALUPE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: CONGESTED WATERS
AccidentCause3: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
Operator, 19, was operating a PWC on Lake McQueeney.  Operator was heading downstream when he says a boat was heading upstream on his side of the lake.  Operator says he moved over to the right and as the boat past, he turned to his passenger on the back of the PWC and said "that was close".  When he turned back around he hit a PWC that was in a boat lift.  After hitting the PWC he hit the dock that was next to the lift.  Operator stated that he grabbed his passenger and jumped in the water before hitting the dock.  Operator admitted to having 2-3 beers before operating the PWC and he says he had 2-3 beers after getting back to the house because he was shaken up.  When asked why he didn't just slow down when he saw the boat on his side, he said he didn't think about it.   Both operator and passenger said they were wearing PFD's.


BARDID: TX-2011-0075
Date: 2011-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:40:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0590 POSSUM KINGDOM
NearestCityTown: Graford
County: 182 PALO PINTO
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: People on Gunwale, Bow, or Transom
AccidentCause2: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
On 05-28-2001 Occupant was sitting on the front of a 23' 10" Fisher pontoon boat that was driven by her Father. Occupant was sitting on her bottom and her legs were under the front gate of the pontoon boat and hanging over the front bow of the boat. According to Operator the water was getting really rough and he was heading back to PK. Lodge, where he had rented the boat . As he was driving and hitting large waves, he heard somone scream "Occupant has fallen out of the boat". According to Operator he was grabbing for the throttle when he heard a loud thud. Operator and occupant2 jumped into the water to get victim. During the rescue occupant2 was struggling and had to be pulled into the boat, Occupant2 has suffered heat stroke in the past. Occupant was pulled into the boat and taken to Pk. Lodge where they were met by Possum Kingdom Eastside EMS.  Victim was transported by air ambulace to Cooks Childrens Hospital. Occupant2 was transported to Graham General Hospital where he was treated for heat related problems and released. Victim received a large laceration on her left elbow, her left elbow was also broken, laceration on left thigh which resulted in tissue lose and large scrapes up her abdomen. Victim has undergone one surgery and is schedule for another surgery Friday 06-03-2011.


BARDID: TX-2011-0077
Date: 2011-06-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0033 AUSTIN
NearestCityTown: Austin
County: 227 TRAVIS
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: MACHINERY FAILURE
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On wednesday june 1, 2011 at approximately 5:45 p.m., i was flagged down by a witness to a boat crash/accident that had occurred at the fueling station on the lake at lake austin marina, which is located at 2215 westlake drive.  The sequence of events that led up to the boat collision are as follows:

Operator had not winterized or dewinterized his boat from this past winter season and this was the first time he has run his boat.  Operator believed the boat was low on fuel when he put his boat into the water.  As Operator operated his boat down the lake towards the fueling pumps at lake austin marina, the boat shut off/died a couple of times.  Operator explained he was in a hurry to get his chaparral boat to the gas pumps, so as he approached the dock at a fairly high rate of speed the motor shut off again.  Due to Operator's boat coming towards the dock at a fast rate of speed, he hurried to the front of his boat and sat down on the bow of the boat with his feet hanging over the front of the boat to attempt to push off the dock to deflect some of the impact.  As the chaparral approached, the bow of the boat collided with the back right side (starboard) of a jet ski that was already docked up at the marina and then continued in its forward path and the bow of the chaparral struck the dock and directly into the fueling station pump.  On impact, Operator momentum pushed him straight backwards towards the stern and the backside of his right calf was punctured/pemetrated by the cleat on the very front starboard side of his boat.  Operator was rushed to the hospital for medical treatment and received stitches.

I observed the chaparral to have a couple dings in the fiberglass in the hull on the bow of the boat.  The two other passengers that were onboard with Operator were not injured.

The personal watercraft that was involved in the collision did not have any persons onboard at the time the collision took place.  The owner of the pwc and his son did not have any injuries from this incident.  The pwc was identified as a white 1990 yamaha waverunner 3  tx 1335 fr   hin: yaml4215a090.  I observed damage to the back starboard side of the body of the pwc.  Also, i noticed the steering and the tubular jet propulsion unit on the stern of the jet ski was unable to move left or right.

Due to the chaparral colliding with the gas pumping unit, there was a large dent in the side of the unit.


BARDID: TX-2011-0078
Date: 2011-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:45:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0335 LAKE WOOD
NearestCityTown: Gonzales
County: 089 GONZALES
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: IMPROPER LOOKOUT
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On the night of May 29, 2011 at approximately 9:45PM, I responded to a boat accident on Lake Wood in Gonzales County Texas.  I contacted the two parties involved in the accident.   Vessel 1 had 5 passengers in it at the time of the accident.  Vessel 2 had 3 passengers in it at the time of the accident.  The operator of Vessel 1 and the operator of Vessel 2 were both driving their vessels on Lake Wood at night.  When I arrived at the dock where both parties were, I interviewed the operator of each vessel.  Both operators stated that neither one of them were at full throttle.  Both of the vessels had legal lighting for night time operations.  Vessel 1 and Vessel 2 were traveling towards each other on Lake Wood.  When the vessels operators noticed that they were about to hit each other head on, they both turned towards their starboard side away from the other vessel.  

Since they turned at the last minute the two vessels hit each other on their port side.  After the collision both operators turned their motors off and made sure that there weren't any injuries.  After determining that there weren't any injuries, vessel 1 and vessel 2 went to a dock and contacted Gonzales County Sheriff's Office dispatch.  Gonzales County Dispatch then contacted me and informed me of the boating accident.  Captain and I responded to the scene.  The damage to Vessel 1 was the Aluminum Wake Board Tower base was pulled out of the fiberglass hull.  This caused a hole in the fiberglass and considerable spider webbing through out the port side.  The damage to Vessel 2 was a dent on the left side of the bow on the vessel, and a dime sized hole on the bottom of the port side of the vessel. After investigating the accident, I determined that both parties were at fault.  The operators of both vessels failed to maintain a proper lookout.  No alcohol or drugs were used in causing or contributing to the accident.  No citations were issued.


BARDID: TX-2011-0081
Date: 2011-05-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:39:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0466 LYNDON B. JOHNSON
NearestCityTown: Kingsland
County: 150 LLANO
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 traveling on plane northbound on the Colorado arm of Lydon B Johnson, using a mobile phone and failing to see/take evasive action and struck Unit 2 head-on, traveling southbound at approx. 15 mph, between the starboard and center pontoons and rode partially under the bow of Unit 2 before coming to a stop, resulting in injury to Unit 1's operator's knees and shins and damage to both vessels.


BARDID: TX-2011-0082
Date: 2011-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:15:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0587 PLACID
NearestCityTown: Seguin
County: 094 GUADALUPE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 5-28-11 I was dispatched by the Guadalupe Sheriff's office for a report of a PWC accident on Lake Placid.  I arrived at 7:30 p.m. and interviewed both pwc operators  According to Operator1 he stated that he was operating in the middle of the lake .  Operator1 stated that he made a 90 degree turn to start heading back upriver from his location when he was struck by Vessell 2.  Operator2 stated that he was operating his pwc at least 200-300 feet behind Operator1's pwc.  Operator2 stated that Operator1 turned around and started heading back toward his pwc.  Operator2 tried to swerve to avoid a collision, and as he tried to exit his pwc was struck by Operator1.  Operator1's pwc indicated lots of transfer paint from Operator2s pwc.  Most of V1’s damage was on the top portion of pwc and front end damage along with some scraping on the hull.  Operator2s pwc had damage to the port stern side where the collision happened, and to the jet drive located on the stern on the rear of the pwc.  There was also damage to a repair that was done under the seat of Operator2s pwc.  I have concluded that the front or bow damage to Operator1's pwc (vessel 1) and the paint transfer is consistent to Operator2s statement that he was struck by Operator1 as Operator1  was heading toward Operator2.  Operator1's statement that he turned and was struck by Operator2 is inconsistent with the damage to both pwc's.  Operator2 had no front end damage or paint transfer that would be consistent with a front end collision.  I have concluded that Operator1 was operating negligently, and he was cited for Reckless or Negligent operation of a PWC, Class C Misdemeanor  PWC 31.094.  Citation # A8046018


BARDID: TX-2011-0083
Date: 2011-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0451 LIVINGSTON
NearestCityTown: Livingston
County: 187 POLK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 1500 hours on May 28, 2011, I, State Game Warden, was dispatched to the scene of a single vessel boat accident on Lake Livingston near Kalita Point by the Polk County Sheriff's Department.  I arrived on scene and interviewed the operator of the boat whom I identified.  Operator explained that he was pulling his friend on an intertube behind the boat making circles in a narrow cove to avoid the high wind and waves on the open water.  He stated that neither he nor Victim was wearing a PFD.  He also stated that he did not have an observer and his boat was not equipped with a rearview mirror.  Operator stated that he observed his friend Victim fall off of the tube and then submerge after making a weak attempt to swim.  He stated that he yelled out for someone to call 911 and he began diving into the water trying to find his friend.  He was unsuccessful.  He admitted to drinking a few alcoholic drinks prior to the accident and he appeared to be intoxicated.  He submitted a preliminary breath specimen which registered .12 g/210L and was transported to the Livingston Memorial Hospital for a mandatory blood draw and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing.  Game Wardens recovered the body of Victim at approximately 1645 hours that afternoon and Operator was arrested and booked into the Polk County Jail on charges of Intoxication Manslaughter after he performed poorly on the field sobriety tests.
Autopsy results later confirmed the cause and manner of death to be accidental drowning.  The victim's blood alcohol level showed to be .19 g/100ml and there was evidence he was also under the influence of marijuana.


BARDID: TX-2011-0085
Date: 2011-04-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 02:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0061 BELTON (BELL CO)
NearestCityTown: Morgan's Point
County: 014 BELL
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: IMPROPER LOOKOUT
AccidentCause3: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
4-11-11, 1:17 pm. As of this time, this matter is a continuing investigation. Suspect, (driver) has secured a attorney. Communication has been difficult.
Two people were patrolling lake belton on the 10th day of april, 2011 when we received information about a boat that was driven on shore and appears to have a significant amount of blood in the vessel. Upon inspecting the boat, serious damage was done to the bow and starboard side of vessel. Blood was indeed inside the vessel. While inspecting the vessel, i received a call from manager of morgan's point marina, advising us that the vessel had come from the marina around 12:00 a.m. manager also advised that he has video servailance of the owners son climbing around a locked gate at the marina, along with two other individuals who were carrying a 30 pack of keystone light. Video surveillance also shows the same three individuals leaving the marina about 3:00 a.m.. we continued to investigate the scene, leading us to a large rock, approximately 10 yards from the vessel, that had said beer hidden behind it.
I contacted the owner, who said that his son had operated the vessel and crashed it the night before. I asked to speak to Operator. The father stated that they had a "falling out", and Operator had left. The father had given me Operator's cell phone number. I contacted Operator, who stated that he was driving the vessel when it was wrecked. I advised Operator that surveillance recordings had him climbing the gate with beer. He stated that he had some to drink earlier. Operator at the time of the accident was 19 years of age. I asked Operator to come to the temple office to give a statement on monday. He advised that he would. Shortly after Operator had called back stating that he had talked to his dad and that they were going to secure a lawyer before any statement would be given. 
No pfd's were on the boat. We were advised that the father had gone out to the boat the next morning and removed all items. It is unclear how much boating experience the subject has.
If any further information/charges arise, narrative will be updated.


BARDID: TX-2011-0086
Date: 2011-06-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0451 LIVINGSTON
NearestCityTown: Livingston
County: 187 POLK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Missing or Inadequate Navigation Aids
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Submerged Object
RedactedNarrative:
The boat was motoring across Lake Livingston when it struck a submerged tree.  The boat hull was not damaged.  The lower unit was the only part of the boat or engine damaged.  The lake was calm with light winds.  The boat was towed to shore by the fire department's rescue boat.  All occupants were uninjured.


BARDID: TX-2011-0087
Date: 2011-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 8230 LOWER LAGUNA MADRE
NearestCityTown: Port Mansfield
County: 245 WILLACY
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentCause3: IMPROPER ANCHORING
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: CAPSIZING
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On May 29, 2011 Operator borrowed the 2007 18' Shallow Sport (Vessel #1). Operator decided to take his wife sister-in-law, and three minors out fishing.

Operator decided to anchor by Bird Island to do some fishing. This area has waters that are about 8 ft deep. Weather conditions that day consisted of clear skies, warm temperatures, and strong 20 plus MPH winds that were causing the waters in the bay to be rough; especially in deep areas and for small recreational fishing boats.

As per Operator, upon anchoring vessel #1, he noticed that the boat was taking on water that was coming in over the gunwale. As per Operator, he re-affirmed his passengers that this was normal due to the rough waters. However, after some time of fishing, Operator re-examined the situation and admitted that the amount of water being taken in by the boat was beyond the norm and decided that the best thing to do was to move to another location. At this time everyone put on a PFD.

As per Operator, he was having a difficult time un-doing the anchor and asked his wife for a knife to cut the rope. However, before one could be handed to him, the boat capsized and tossed everyone off the vessel. 

As per Operator and sister-in-law, the latter was pinned underneath vessel #1 for just under a minute.  Sister-in-law was pulled out from underneath, placed on top of the capsized vessel, and was given CPR.

A boater going by saw the group in the water, stopped to offer assistance, and transported everyone to the north Port Mansfield ramp. Sister-in-law was flown to Harlingen Medical for medical treatment. Sister-in-law had water in her lungs and was placed under ICU. She has since been realized. 

Vessel #1 was removed from the waters the following day.


BARDID: TX-2011-0088
Date: 2011-05-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 05:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0489 MEDINA
NearestCityTown: Lakehills
County: 010 BANDERA
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
AccidentCause3: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of boat drove the boat into the shoreline resulting in the ejection of the two individuals. Owner of the boat was pinned beneath the boat after being ejected. Both the owner and the operator were transported to the hospital. PFD's were onboard. Ongoing investigation to determine any alcohol usage.


BARDID: TX-2011-0089
Date: 2011-06-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:04:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0487 MCQUEENEY
NearestCityTown: McQueeney
County: 094 GUADALUPE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
The boat was going into the Laguna Marina on McQueeney Lake.  The mouth on the entrance to the marina is very shallow and Operator had raised the outdrive in preparation for the shallow water.  Just before entering the mouth, Victim asked if she could jump in the water and urinate.  Operator said "yes", but let me back up into some deeper water.  As Operator was backing up, Victim got up and moved to the back of the boat.  Victim got on the engine compartment cover on the rear of the boat and slipped.  Victim fell into the water and was struck by the propeller.  The propeller was in the up position and was a duel prop configuration.  Operator stated that he saw her fall and immediately put the boat in neutral and turned off the engine.  Interviews with the other occupants were consistent with Operator's statement.  Interviews with witnesses on shore were consistent with Operator's statement.  Victim was airlifted to University Hospital in San Antonio.  Victim suffered a broken femur,  numerous deep cuts to her right lower leg (Calf), dislocated knee, and severed Achilles tendon.  Victim stated to the EMS personnell that she had had 2 drinks and that she slipped and fell of the back of the boat.  I have attempted to contact the injured victim numerous times.  She didn't answer her cell phone, and never returned the messages that I left on her phone.


BARDID: TX-2011-0090
Date: 2011-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0582 JOE POOL
NearestCityTown: Cedar Hill, TX
County: 057 DALLAS
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On the afternoon of Monday May 30, 2011; Operator rented a personal watercraft from BNB Jet Ski Rental for two hours. BNB Jet Ski Rental is located inside Cedar Hill State Park and at Joe Pool Marina. He along with his passenger were out riding around in the northern part of Joe Pool Lake near the Dam. The winds were very strong and blowing at almost 30 mph. The two Jet Ski occupants traveled to an area just south of the Dam where the waves were reaching 3-4 feet in height. The waves were heavily crashing the rocks along the shoreline of the Dam. At approximately 4 pm the two fell overboard and Operator washed up on the rocky shoreline of the Dam. He told Occupant that he could not breathe and felt like he was having a stroke. Occupant drove the Jet Ski back to Cedar Hill State Park where he notified the other members of their party. They notified Wardens of the incident. The two wardens along with Texas State Guardsmen immediately traveled to the area of the accident. Operator was located and Staff Sgt. along with Petty Officer were able to carry Operator onto Warden’s Vessel. Operator was transported to Cedar Hill State Park Boat Ramp where Cedar Hill Fire Department Paramedics were waiting. He was transported to a local hospital where it was determined Operator suffered a Panic Attack. There was no damage to the Personal Watercraft. There were no injuries reported by Occupant (Passenger).


BARDID: TX-2011-0091
Date: 2011-06-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:37:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0301 LEWISVILLE
NearestCityTown: Lewisville
County: 061 DENTON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Person Struck by Propeller
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was operating her father's boat with her kids on board. She pulled up to the boat dock slip to let her daughter off of the boat. There were swimmers in the water a few feet behind a boat that was in the slip next to the one Operator let her daughter off on. Operator then backed the boat up and began to make her turn to head out from the boat dock. She was drifting backwards and did not want to run the motor into the bottom, so she gave it gas and turned the boat sharply. She saw the swimmers in the water and thought she had enough room to make the turn. She then saw that she was going to hit the swimmers at the last second and did not have enough time to react. She ran over 3 of the 4 people swimming in the water. 2 swimmers were bumped in the head and had no injuries. 2 female swimmers were injured. Victim1 was struck in the head by the boat, and struck in the foot by the propeller, causing broken toes and a laceration to the side of her foot. Victim2 was struck in the head by the boat and her calves were cut to the bone by the propeller. Victim1 was taken by ambulance to Lewisville Hospital and treated. Victim2 was life flighted to Parkland Hospital in Dallas and treated. I interviewed Operator and could not smell or observe any signs of alcohol. She was administered SFST and did not show signs of intoxication. I believe that this incident was an accident, and caused by Operator miss-judging her turn and not having enough reaction time to reduce the throttle, turn, or back the boat up.


BARDID: TX-2011-0092
Date: 2011-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:30:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0143 CANYON
NearestCityTown: Sattler
County: 046 COMAL
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: EQUIPMENT FAILURE
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: GROUNDING
RedactedNarrative:
On May 29, 2011 at approximately 11:30 pm  I, Game Warden was dispatched from Comal County Sheriff's Office about a boat that was sinking on Canyon Lake near the entrance of Tom Creek Cove.  When I located the vessel (Tx 3052 AM) the Operator/Owner was gathering his things  off the boat and a passenger was already standing in the water with his PFD on. At that time I noticed the vessel had taken in a lot of water in the stern of the boat and the boat was pushed up on top of a large rock under the water surface, keeping the boat from fully submerging.  At this time the wind and waves were so strong I could not get close to the vessel without getting pushed into the rocks myself so I told Operator and occupant to come to me since the water was waist deep. I then took them to the bank, the other passenger was taken to the bank by another boat.  Operator claimed the bilge pump went out and the water was coming into the boat from the waves and wind.  The waves is what pushed the boat onto the rock and the rock is what caused the 3 dents to the bottom of the boat.

Operator contacted me days later and advised me that Operator's insurance company totaled the boat.


BARDID: TX-2011-0093
Date: 2011-06-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:20:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0319 GRANGER
NearestCityTown: Granger
County: 246 WILLIAMSON
WaterConditions: Calm
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 06/12/2011 at approximately 8:20p.m., operator, his wife and brother were on a vessel (TX: 5986 YC) heading towards the San Gabriel River in Lake Granger in Williamson County.  As operator was going through the channel at crusing speed, he struck a submerged tree stump.  The submerged object caused a hole approximately 10 inches in width causing water to fill up the stern of the vessel.  The stump penatrated the wood floor and got hung up leaving the bow above water and the stern under water.  All passengers did not fall into the water when they made contact with object.  All three PFD were utilized.  No injuries reported at this time.


BARDID: TX-2011-0094
Date: 2011-06-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0143 CANYON
NearestCityTown: Canyon City
County: 046 COMAL
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday June 4, 2011, at approximately 12:30 am, I received a phone call from the Comal County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch informing me of a boat accident that occurred at approximately 10:30 pm that same evening, Friday June 3, 2011, at the Canyon Lake Marina involving one boat and two occupants, with no injuries, and damage to the single boat.  

Upon arrival at the marina, I made contact with the operator of the boat also the owner of the boat, who had already trailered his boat and was waiting for me in the parking lot to the marina.  He stated that at approximately 10:00 pm, that same evening, he was approaching the entrance to the Canyon Marina no-wake zone.  In front of him was a large houseboat entering the no-wake zone as well, so his intention was to make a run down the heavy equipment tires and loop around for another attempt to enter the marina.  He further stated that when he was about half way down the tires he looked up and noticed a light in front of him and immediately executed an evasive maneuver to the right in order to avoid striking the light.  Operator stated that he thought there was a boat in front of him fishing without his lights on and that caused him to make this evasive maneuver.  Operator also stated that right after this accident, the boat that he described as a low profile bass boat with a seat up in front of the bow, and a single occupant, immediately fled the scene.  

I asked Operator if he would volunteer a written statement, and after he completed his statement, I took photographs of the damage to the boat and then released Operator from the scene, and went back in service.  

I began my investigation of this boat accident by finding and interviewing witnesses to this accident, locating the point of impact on the tires, taking photographs of the tires, taking measurements of the marks left on the tires by the lower units to Operator’s boat, acquiring GPS coordinates of the accident area, and then transferring this information to an overhead satellite photograph of the accident area to try and reconstruct the accident scene.  

According to two witnesses, who were seated in a boat located in slip #E-30, which is in direct view of the tires, and one witness who was seated at the restaurant above the marina, Operator was operating his boat at a high rate of speed in complete darkness in a straight line with the tires, and when he was close to the “T” junction of the marina, he hit the tires, went inside of the tires, and then hit the tires again on the way back out to open water.  These witnesses assert that there was no other boat in the area when this accident occurred, and did not witness or hear any boat leave the scene immediately after this accident.  The witness who was driving the houseboat also asserted that he did not witness or hear any other boat leave the scene of the accident.  

Based upon the results of my investigation derived from interviewing the operator of the boat and interviewing eyewitnesses to the accident, and locating the evidence at the accident site, I can conclude that indeed a boat traveling in a northward direction struck the heavy equipment tires, which are chained together and used as a breakwater, just outside of the Canyon Lake Marina.  The wind that night was blowing from the south and had blown the two strands of tires in this area, that are attached to three winches anchored to the lakebed, away from the marina in a large semi circular arc.  The boat struck the chain of tires on the west side, went over the tires thus tearing off all three outboard lower units, proceeded inside of the break water as a result of the momentum of the boat, and then struck the chain of tires again on the inside, going over the tires again, and leaving the boat adrift in the cove just west of the marina.  I can conclude that the boat hit the tires in a path that was parallel.


BARDID: TX-2011-0095
Date: 2011-06-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:40:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0124 BUFFALO SPRINGS
NearestCityTown: Lubbock, TX
County: 152 LUBBOCK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: EXCESSIVE SPEED
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday, June 5, 2011, at approximately 7:40 pm, Vessel 1 was tied to the shoreline idling near Sandy Point Beach at Buffalo Springs Lake loading passengers.  Vessel 2 was approaching shore at a high rate of speed.  Vessel 2 collided with Vessel 1 on the starboard side of Vessel 1 at about the mid-point.  Vessel 2 then slid down the side of Vessel 1 toward the rear of the boat.  The collision forced the rear of Vessel 1 onto the rocks nearby, damaging the propeller.

The impact from Vessel 2 was just below the rubber rail; the results of the collision dented in the lower half of the boat approximately 4 inches deep and separated the top and bottom half of the boat.  There were additional cracks under the windows onboard Vessel 1.  No known damage to Vessel 2.


BARDID: TX-2011-0096
Date: 2011-06-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0433 LAKE FORK
NearestCityTown: Yantis
County: 190 RAINS
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: EXCESSIVE SPEED
AccidentCause3: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 bearing TX 2364 DM was being operated by a trolling motor on a point, when Vessel 2 bearing NB 064 CBT struck vessel 1.  Vessel 1 was struck from Port side.  Both occupants of vessel 1 jumped into lake to avoid being hit.  As vessel 2 struck vessel 1 from port side, vessel 2 became airborne and landed on starboard side of vessel 1.  No injuries were sustained in accident.  Vessel 2 operator was booked in at Rains County Jail for Boating While Intoxicated and Reckless operation & Excessive Speed (Both Class B's).  Vessel 2 passenger was booked in for Public Intoxication at same location.  Statements were obtained from two individuals that witnessed the accidents.


BARDID: TX-2011-0097
Date: 2011-06-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:03:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0680 SOMERVILLE
NearestCityTown: somerville
County: 026 BURLESON
WaterConditions: Very Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
operator and passenger were operating a 2001 yamaha pwc in a cove in welch park on somervile lake during a wind advisory.  both occupants were thrown from the vessel after encountering several high swells.  operator was allegedly not wearing a pfd while the passenger was.  the passenger swam to the operator and gave her his pfd.  the operator was rescued by an unknown passer-by while the passenger was unable to reach the shoreline and drowned.


BARDID: TX-2011-0098
Date: 2011-06-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0433 LAKE FORK
NearestCityTown: Emory
County: 190 RAINS
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was heading in from fishing on Lake Fork near Rains-Wood Marina when a wave capsized the vessel.  All occupants made it to shore unharmed.


BARDID: TX-2011-0099
Date: 2011-06-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:30:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0690 SQUAW CREEK
NearestCityTown: Glenrose
County: 213 SOMERVELL
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper Anchoring
AccidentCause2: MACHINERY FAILURE
AccidentCause3: Weather
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was anchored out fishing when bow anchor line pulled loose allowing transom to pivot into incoming waves.  Operator started boat and claims transom anchor rope tangled in motor.  Motor stopped running and incoming waves swamped boat by washing over the transom.  No alcohol or drugs detected on operator.  Life jackets on board in stowage areas.  PFD's not utiliized.  No injuries.


BARDID: TX-2011-0100
Date: 2011-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 3160 EAST MATAGORDA BAY
County: 158 MATAGORDA
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: EXCESSIVE SPEED
AccidentCause3: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 (Compadre) tied up to cleats on bulkhead on Intercoastal Waterway with beam of vessel facing waterway. Vessel 2 (Chandlers Sea) drove by Vessel 1 at excessive speed, throwing a 2.5-4 ft wake behind her. Wake impacted Vessel 1, causing her to slam violently into steel bulkhead where docked, causing over $500.00 worth of damage, both structural and cosmetic. Vessel 1 contacted barge which was following Vessel 2 at that time to get Vessel 2 name. Barge informed Vessel 1 that Vessel 2 was named Chandlers Sea. After hearing conversation between Vessel 1 and Mikela Lane, Vessel 2 got on radio and told Vessel 1 that it was an accident and that he would slow down. Vessel 1 told Vessel 2 that he needed to return to the scene for purposes of reviewing thet damage thereto as it was sustantial, as well as to give his name, address, and identification of his vessel in writing. Vessel 2 did not respond and ignored repeated attempts by Vessel 1 to contact him. Vessel 2 never spoke with Vessel 1 again. Vessel 2 did not return to the scene after being informed that damage to Vessel 1 was greater than $500


BARDID: TX-2011-0101
Date: 2011-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:15:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0743 TRAVIS
NearestCityTown: Spicewood
County: 227 TRAVIS
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel one was traveling downriver in the area of the cliffs commonly known as "kid rock" at Pace Bend Park on Lake Travis.  Vessel #1 was had 1 operator and 1 passenger on the back.  Vessel #1 was running parallel to the cliffs when the vessel drifted too close to the cliff and the driver attempted to correct course and turn away from the cliff. When the driver turned to the left it caused the rear end of the vessel to swing out wide right striking the cliff, which caused the vessel to steer to the right and crash into the cliff on the right front side causing both passengers to be ejected into the cliff.
Subjects were able to reboard vessel and drive back to beach area where there friends called EMS


BARDID: TX-2011-0102
Date: 2011-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1132 CLEAR CREEK (GALVESTON)
NearestCityTown: Friendswood
County: 084 GALVESTON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Restricted Vision
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
23 ft fiberglass glastron was traveling south on the waterway of Clear Creek coming around a bend in the creek with decreased visibility sudden encountered a wakeboarder in the water. The boat operator made took evasive action to avoid the man in the water and ran the boat up the embankement and struck a large tree. The boat was removed by sea tow boat towing company, one passenger sustatined minor injuries to his left leg and operator sustained a broken knee cap.


BARDID: TX-2011-0104
Date: 2011-06-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:45:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0124 BUFFALO SPRINGS
NearestCityTown: LUBBOCK, TX
County: 152 LUBBOCK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: IMPROPER LOOKOUT
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was idling in the water heading east with a wakeboarder behind the boat holding a tow line.  Vessel 2 was making a wide turn southeast.  The driver of Vessel 1 was looking over his shoulder waiting for the tow line to go tight.  When the line was tight, operator1 pushed the throttle forward while still looking over his shoulder, causing Vessel 1 to rapidly accelerate.  At the time of the collision, Vessel 1 was accelerating and Vessel 2 was continuing the wide turn.  The bow of Vessel 1 landed on the top of the stern and motor of Vessel 2.


BARDID: TX-2011-0105
Date: 2011-06-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:45:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0803 WORTH
NearestCityTown: Fort Worth
County: 220 TARRANT
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: EXCESSIVE SPEED
AccidentCause3: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operators of vessels 1 and 2 were in a non related vessel with three other people for a total of five occupants.  The occupants of this non related vessel were engaged in wake boarding near Goat Island on Lake Worth.  The occupants of the non related vessel later began to hang out with the owners of vessels 1 and 2.  There were three people in the group of vessel 1 and 2 owners.  The two groups began to chat and offered each other to exchange rides on their equipment.  The non related vessel allowed the owners of vessels 1 and 2 to wake board with them in exchange for letting the people in the non related vessel operate vessels 1 and 2.   Both operators of vessels 1 and 2 were not the owners (they were people from the non related vessel).  Operator of vessel 1 was seen operating in a reckless manner prior to accident.  Witnesses stated that he had come within 15 feet of them and sprayed them with water from vessel's jet drive.  After operator of vessel 2 dropped off a passenger, operator of vessel 2 left shore and was travelling at idle speed away from shore.  Operator of vessel 2 saw operator of vessel 1 approaching in a fast manner while engaged in a turn.  Operator of vessel 2 braced and leaned vessel 2 in a manner to keep from being hit in his body.  Operator of vessel 1 was thrown into vessel 2 and ended up in the water apparently unresponsive. Bystanders and occupants from the non related vessel helped to load operator 1 from the water into non related vessel and transported him to shore.

911 was called by Owner of vessel 2.  When the people involved arrived on shore, the owner of the non related vessel asked the owner of vessel 2 who he was talking to.  The non related vessel owner told the owner of vessel 2 not to call the cops because operator 1 had been drinking.  By this time ems and Lake Worth Marshall's arrived on scene.  Marshalls took initial report and then called me.  I arrived on scene almost an hour after the initial call came in.  I interviewed the people involved and then went to hospital to check on operator 1.  After interviewing people on shore, I believed operator 1 had been consuming alcohol.  

Upon arrival to hospital, operator 1 was in obvious pain.  He was being treated for broken ribs, fractured arm and punctured lung.  Operator 1 did admit to drinking alcohol prior to accident.  Operator 1 did not know that he had ran into his friend on the other pwc, leading me to believe he never saw what he hit.  Operator 1 also alleged that he was hit by operator 2.

After interviews with all witnesses and looking at the damage on the two vessels.  I believe that the operator of vessel 1 was operating recklessly and not paying attention to what he was doing.

Operator 1 was issued a citation for reckless/negligent operation and warned for excessive speed and violation of the 50 ft law.  Citation # A967349.


BARDID: TX-2011-0107
Date: 2011-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0466 LYNDON B. JOHNSON
NearestCityTown: Granite Shoals
County: 027 BURNET
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling west towards Lighhouse Dr on Lake LBJ. The vessel was carrying nine subjects onboard. The vessel also had the baffels full so that the stern would sit lower in the water to cause the wake to increase in size.  The 8 passengers were sitting in the back of the vessel. The operator of the vessel slowed down the vessel, the increased weight caused the wake to wash over the back of the vessel causing the vessel to sink.


BARDID: TX-2011-0108
Date: 2011-06-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:40:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0192 CONROE
NearestCityTown: Montgomery
County: 170 MONTGOMERY
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 6/5/11 at approximately 1150 hours, I along with Lt. were conducting routine patrol on Lake Conroe near the FM 1097 bridge. Montgomery county communications directed us to a boating incident that occurred in the main lake area, just north of the Lake conroe dam.  We arrived on location and observed two boats meeting the descriptions given by dispatch, tied together.  We approached and ascertained that all occupants of both boats had no injuries and did not require assistance from EMS. I brought them aboard my boat individually starting with Operator1, and briefly questioned them about the incident. Neither subject appeared to be under the influence of alcohol, nor was there any odor indicating such; also I observed no alcoholic beverage containers aboard either vessel. At this time I told both operators to follow me to Waterpoint Marian (where Vessel 1 had been rented) off of S Hwy 105 W, to better observe damage to the vessels and to obtain their written statements. 

Myself and Vessel 1 and 2 arrived at Waterpoint Marina, and at this time Lt. made contact with the passengers of both vessels in an attempt to gather personal information.  I gave both operators voluntary witness statements to fill out, and according to their statements, Vessel 1 was tubing and Vessel 2 wsa drifting and fishing. Vessel 1 was traveling toward vessel 2, Operator1 claimed he could not see Vessel 2 at this point, and Operator2 claimed he observed Vessel 1 and began to make gestures in an attempt to gain their attention.  Vessel 2 operator, observing that a bow to bow collision was about to happen made an attempt to reverse his vessel, "full reverse", to avoid it. Operator1 claimed he observed the Vessel 2, "too late". Operator2 observed Vessel 1 "turn sharply", however Vessel 1 made contact with Vessel 2, its starboard aft area striking Vessel 2's bow.

At approximately 1215 hours, Dep arrived at Waterpoint marina to assist in the investigation at my request by photographing the damage done to Vessels 1 and 2. Dep took several photographs of each.

I cited Operator1 for reckless and negligent operation, and received copies of the rental agreement and maintenance log for Vessel 1 from the staff at Waterpoint. At this time all occupants and vessels were released from the scene and this unit returned to service.


BARDID: TX-2011-0110
Date: 2011-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0192 CONROE
NearestCityTown: Willis
County: 170 MONTGOMERY
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 5/29/2011 I received a dispatch call in reference to a distressed vessel with multiple persons swimming in the water of Lake Conroe a public water way in Montgomery county, Texas. The vessel was reported to be in the area of Sagitarous Drive. Upon arrival I was met by another boat being operated by a white male who stated that he had assisted the other swimmers/passengers onto his boat and that a male member of the group was missing. I made contact with the reported wife of the missing person who identified herself over the phone. She confirmed the reported identifying information and further advised that her husband had a surgical scar on his left shoulder. Recovery search was continued until 2130 hours and suspended due to the darkness, a scheduled recovery search continuation was set for 0600 hrs. 0747 hrs recovery made. The operator of the vessel states that he had stopped the boat near the shore line in a shallow area to allow alternate swimming by the passengers of the boat. He reports that after subject entered the water the boat began to drift at which time he entered the water as well as the missing person/passenger jumped from the vessel to assist him and her in returning to the boat and that as he was swimming he entered the deep water and went under.


BARDID: TX-2011-0112
Date: 2011-06-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1229 GIBBONS CREEK (GRIMES CO.
NearestCityTown: Carlos, TX
County: 093 GRIMES
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 6:30 pm, Vessel #2 (1 occupant) was heading South towards the damn on Gibbons Creek Reservoir. At the same time, Vessel #1 (6 occupants and 1 skiier) was heading west while pulling a skiier. The operator of Vessel #1 did not see Vessel #2 and, in turn, collided into Vessel #2. Vessel #1 slid on top of Vessel #2. The operator of Vessel #1 backed his vessel off Vessel #2. The operator of Vessel #2 suffered minor injuries (chipped tooth, scrapes and bruises, muscle aches). No injuries were observed or reported on the occupants of Vessel #2. Only the skiier on Vessel #1 was wearing a PFD. A passerby vessel towed Vessel #2 to the boat ramp and helped load it onto the trailer. Vessel #1 was capable of operation and was loaded onto its trailer. I arrived at the scene at approximately 8:00 pm and began my investigation. SFSTs were done on the driver of Vessel #1. No signs of intoxication were observed. Both operators were not under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Photographs were taken of each vessel and ownership information and pertinant information was recorded.


BARDID: TX-2011-0114
Date: 2011-06-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0783 WHITNEY
NearestCityTown: Laguna Park
County: 018 BOSQUE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Missing or Inadequate Navigation Aids
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Submerged Object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
AccidentEvent3: CAPSIZING
RedactedNarrative:
On 06-26-2011 at 0100hrs., while fishing in a bowfishing tournament, vessel number one was at idle speed traveling up Little Rocky creek on Whitney Lake, when it struck a submerged tree stump. The impact damaged the bottom of the vessel causing it to take on water. Operator handed out PFD's. The flooded boat capsized and occupants went into the water. Other property loss was archery equipment. All occupants were able to get out of the water and onto the bank without injury. Vessel number one was later removed from the water by the owner.


BARDID: TX-2011-0116
Date: 2011-06-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:40:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0316 GRANBURY
NearestCityTown: Granbury
County: 111 HOOD
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentCause2: EXCESSIVE SPEED
AccidentCause3: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator and passengers claim they were cruising up the lake and that they struck a boat wake.  The victim got up from a seated postion right before the vessel struck a boat wake.  The victim fell and struck her head on the aluminum window channel in front of the operator.  The victim struck her forehead and recived a laceration that was approximately one inch long by a quarter inch wide.  The victim was also struck  in the back of  her head by the walk thru windshield as it bounced closed.  Victim was careflighted with a possible head injury.  Every occupant in the vessel had consumed alcohol.  Operator did not appear to be impaired or intoxicated.  Operator stated that he was going too fast.  He thought he was traveling about 21 mph when the wake was struck.  The victim was treated for the laceration on her forehead and released.


BARDID: TX-2011-0117
Date: 2011-05-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 2180 GALVESTON BAY
NearestCityTown: Galveston
County: 084 GALVESTON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
while passing the breakwater into Galveston Yacht Basin, engine unexpectedly failed leaving vessel adrift being pushed toward the breakwater by a combination of wind/wave at approximately 3.5 knots. Due to close proximity, I was unable to anchor, raise sail or restart engine prior to collision


BARDID: TX-2011-0118
Date: 2011-06-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0466 LYNDON B. JOHNSON
NearestCityTown: Kingsland
County: 150 LLANO
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 2 was in front of Unit 1 on plane when Unit 2 stopped in the water. Operator of Unit 1 did not observe Unit 2 stop and drove up the aft of Unit 2 causing injury to two people.  The investigative findings of officers involved: it appears that victim1 was pushed forward into the handle bars of the vessel as Unit 1 made contact with victim2. Damge to the Unit 2 indicates a straight on rear collision. No injury to Unit 1.

Victim1 flown to Dell childrens hospital, victim2 flown to Breckenridge.  Victim1 had facial lacerations, received stitches, and was released the same day. Victim2 had several broken ribs, a lacerated spleen, and internal bleeding. Was stable but still hospitalized as of 6/10/2011


BARDID: TX-2011-0119
Date: 2011-06-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:50:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0582 JOE POOL
NearestCityTown: Grand Praire
County: 057 DALLAS
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 made contact with a dock in the marina area. Vessel 1 then made contact with Vessel 2, then hit vessel 3 causing the windshield of vessel 1 to shatter.  The operator of vessel 1 received a head wound from hitting vessel 3 and traveled eastbound and hit the shoreline of Lynn Creek Park causing vessel 1 to leave the water and travel about 57 ft from the water surface.

Vessel 1 proceeded eastbound and the starboard side bow of vessel 1 ran into the port bow of vessel 3 causing damage to the anchor and hoist area and port bow area as well as the deck seam above the port bow of vessel 3 which was docked at "A" dock sip number AB56. Vessel 3 was pushed into the dock causing a support pole on the dock to bend and additional damage to the starboard bow from the impact with the dock support pole. As Vessel 1 collided with vessel 3 the starboard windshield of vessel 1 was damaged 1 along with the tow tower. The anchor hoist platform of vessel 3 hit the operator of vessel 1 in the face causing him to be knocked out of the driver seat. While the operator was in motion of being knocked out of his seat he caused the throttle of vessel 1 to be engaged into a high speed. The operator of vessel 1 received head injury and landed on the floor of vessel 1, and vessel 1 began to gain speed still traveling eastbound towards the shoreline of Lynn Creek Park "A" loop. Vessel 1 made contact with the shore line and came to a stop on the land of Lynn Creek Park 57 feet from the waters edge.


BARDID: TX-2011-0120
Date: 2011-06-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0723 TEXOMA
NearestCityTown: Pottsboro
County: 091 GRAYSON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: IMPROPER LOOKOUT
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: CAPSIZING
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On Wednesday, June 29, 2011, at approximately 8:00 pm, Vessel 1 was approaching the Cambridge Shores "No Wake Zone" on Lake Texoma, traveling west.  At the same time, Vessel 2 was traveling south, also approaching the Cambridge Shores "No Wake Zone."  The bow of Vessel 1 collided with the port side of Vessel 2.  Vessel 1 was traveling at approximately 35 - 40 mph, and Vessel 2 was traveling at approximately 20 - 25 mph when the collision occurred.  As a result of the collision, Vessel 1 rode up on the port side of Vessel 2.  This, along with the momentum of both vessels, caused Vessel 1 to capsize and the operator of Vessel 1 was thrown into the water.  Vessel 2 picked up the operator of Vessel 1 and transported him to shore.  They also towed Vessel 1 to the bank.  When I, State Game Warden, arrived on scene at approximately 9:00 pm, Vessel 1 was still upside down and Vessel 2 was beach on the bank at Cambridge Shores.  There were no injuries to any passengers or operators on either vessel.  Both operators claimed that they were not paying close attention and never saw the other vessel.  Vessel 1 was able to be turned upright, and a damage assessment revealed very little damage to the vessel.  The damage consisted of a bent bow eye and minor fiberglass damage to the bow of Vessel 1.  Vessel 2 sustained major fiberglass damage to the port side of the vessel.  The damage consisted of multiple holes and gashes in the port side of the vessel.  The operator of Vessel 2 admitted to consuming a beer prior to the accident, but he was not determined to be intoxicated.


BARDID: TX-2011-0121
Date: 2011-06-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:20:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0590 POSSUM KINGDOM
NearestCityTown: Graham
County: 182 PALO PINTO
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Sharp Turn
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
towing rider on towable/tube head towards end of cove. turning boat tube crossed wake, tube up ended, shoulder dislocated at that time. pickup injured and transported to shore met EMS


BARDID: TX-2011-0122
Date: 2011-06-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0192 CONROE
NearestCityTown: Montgomery
County: 170 MONTGOMERY
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: SINKING
RedactedNarrative:
on 6/18/2011 at approximately 1500 hours I was dispatched by Montgomery Co communications along with Sgr in reference to a boat sinking. We arrived on location and observed a red and white open boat which had sank to the gun whales, completely filled with water. The operator claimed that they had left EZ Boat Storage, 14811 FM 1097 W, at approximately 1315 hours and had arrived at Wolfiesat approximately 1345 hours. They went inside and came out at approximately 1450 hours to find the boat had sank. Owner entered the water and determined that he had not put the plug into the boat, resulting in the sinking. It was observed by Sgt that the boat engine fuel had begun to enter the Lake Conroe reservoir. He immediately discharged a chemical detergent/agent to disperse/contain the fuel.

At the request of owner, contact was made with Towboats US in an effort to remove it from the lake. Towboats US arrived at approximately 1550 hours, at which time the recovery effort was turned over to them.


BARDID: TX-2011-0123
Date: 2011-06-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:02:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0466 LYNDON B. JOHNSON
NearestCityTown: Burnet
County: 027 BURNET
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 5:00 PM on 6-27-11 two jet skis were involved in a collision on the Colorado arm of Lake LBJ. Vessel one was traveling downstream on the Colorado arm of Lake LBJ with Vessel two following. Both vessels were jumping wakes created by boats that had passed. Vessel one began to slow down and make a port turn. Vessel two continued traveling downstream failing to yield to vessel one and striking vessel one on the port side midsection.


BARDID: TX-2011-0125
Date: 2011-05-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:20:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 6130 CORPUS CHRISTI BAY
NearestCityTown: Corpus Christi
County: 178 NUECES
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1- As stated by operator / owner of vessel 1 - Upon rounding the entrance to Corpus Christi Bay , vessel 2 cut inside and was barging at the mark. At that time vessel 2 came down resulting in a collision with the starboard side of our vessel. 

Vessel 2  owner operator out of state. Left information at resident address here in Corpus Christi, Texas. owner/operator called and said that he would send me a Boating Accident Report. I talked to him on 7/5/2011. As of 7/12/2011 I have not received his report. The phone number he listed when called comes up " call rejected". Submitting this report with incomplete information on vessel 2 due to inability to make contact with vessel 2 owner / operator.

Vessel 2 Operators date of birth could not be determined due to the fact that the subjet lives out of state and the contact information he left is invalid.


BARDID: TX-2011-0126
Date: 2011-06-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:32:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0152 CEDAR CREEK (LAKE)
NearestCityTown: Seven Points
County: 107 HENDERSON
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 6-17-2011 at approximately 3:30 pm operators were riding 2 separate pwc Sea Doo's. Operator2 indicated that she would travel a distance and then stop to wipe the water out of her face. She indicated that she did this 3 times. The third time she stopped Operator1 hit her from behind.  Operator2 advised that they were not horse playing and that it was an accident. She advised that once she was hit she fell into the water, went under water and then her PFD brought her to the surface. At this time Operator1 had jumped off of his pwc and was trying to help her by holding her head up. A boat then came and picked her up and took both of them to the shore.  EMS was called and Operator2 was transported to ETMC Athens emergency room.  I Texas Game Warden arrived on scene. I received witness statements from witnesses who described the accident from what they observed from the shoreline.  Operator1 advised that this was purely accidental. He advised that he had consumed approximately 2 beers around lunch time. Operator1 was asked to perform sobriety test due to alcohol consumption. Since the accident resulted in serious bodily injury and alcohol was involved a mandatory blood draw was requested from Operator1.  Operator1 consented to a blood draw. I transported Operator1 to Gun Barrel City emergency room and obtained a blood specimen. Afterwards Operator1 provided Wardens a written statement and was released to some friends.


BARDID: TX-2011-0127
Date: 2011-06-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:30:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0109 BRIDGEPORT
NearestCityTown: Bridgeport
County: 249 WISE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
On June 15, 2001 at approximately 8:30 pm, 72-year-old boat operator was boating on Lake Bridgeport enroute to a favorite fishing location. While underway, Operator was looking backward at whitetail deer coming to the lake to water. His vessel hit a submerged rock and went aground on a rock shelf,  parallel to the shore line with only the back thrid of the vessel still in the water. Operator was wearing his life jacket and was not injured or ejected when the boat grounded. The vessel suffered broken and crushed fiberglass on the front port bow and port sideboard. 

A man riding a jet ski came to Operator's assistance but Operator refused transportation from the location saying he did not want to leave his gear behind. Game Warden was dispached by Wise County to the scene. Warden arrived at Operator's location at approximatly 9:30 pm. Operator was not injured and was in fact standing on the rocks fishing when the Game Warden arrived. Warden inverviewed Operator who said he does not drink alcohol and only takes blood pressure medicine in the morning. Operator said he was looking back at the deer while cruising and ran aground. No evidence of drug or alcohol involvment was located.Operator was wearing his PFD while underway. 

Warden  took Operator and his personal gear by boat to the Wise County Park Boat Ramp where his rig was located. On June 17, 2001, Operator recoverd his vessel at a private boat ramp near the accident scene with the assistance of a private individual. Operator said the 1982 vessel was a total loss.


BARDID: TX-2011-0129
Date: 2011-06-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:05:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0109 BRIDGEPORT
NearestCityTown: Bridgeport
County: 249 WISE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: SINKING
RedactedNarrative:
Statements from all involved indicate that opertor slowed the vessel allowing two or three waves over the bow.  The first flooded the vessel, while the second caused engine failure.  The third waved seems to have caused the vessel to begin sinking.  I observed that the vessel sank completely to the bottom in appox. 27 feet of water.  The vessel appears to have a lack of floatation.


BARDID: TX-2011-0130
Date: 2011-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:30:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0256 EAGLE MOUNTAIN
NearestCityTown: Azle
County: 220 TARRANT
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Inadequate Onboard Navigation Lights
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Three Kayaks were paddling around the area at 10:30pm with only one handheld flashlight.  Vessel 1 was returning to the area at about 30mph, when the operator stated that he felt the boat hit something.  Vessel 1 turned around and attempted to locate what had be hit.  He found people in the water without lifejsckets on.  Male subject in vessel 2 was thrown from vessel and located 18 hours later (deceased) , female passenger was located by vessel 1.  Male subject in vessel 3 was treated for serious cuts on lower left leg and released on the scene.  
Operator of the striking vessel 1 stated that he never saw a light, or any objects in the water.  Operator was tested for sign of intoxication,  resulting in no indication of alcohol.  
Witness on shore stated that he heard the accident and stated he did not see any light from the kayaks.

I have attempted to re-enter the information regarding the deceased who was kayaking without any light source.  His  body was recovered about 17 hours after the accident.  He was not wearing a personal flotation device.   Subject had expired.


BARDID: TX-2011-0131
Date: 2011-07-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:45:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0223 CYPRESS SPRINGS
NearestCityTown: Mount Vernon
County: 080 FRANKLIN
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
On Friday July 1, 2011 w/f was operating her yellow and white Seadoo three person personal watercraft on Lake Cypress Springs in Franklin County Texas.
     Riding as a passenger seated driectly bheind Operator was w/f occupant2. Riding as a passenger seated directly behind occupant2 was w/f occupant3. occupant2 stated that while riding, that all three persons fell off the personal watercraft and climbed back on in the above mentioned seating order. occupant2 stated that when Operator pressed the throttle of the personal watercraft, all three slid backwards on the seat and that occupant3 was not holding on and fell off of the personal watercraft an into the water. occupant2 stated that she told Operator to stop and that Operator stopped immediately after only going approximately 20 feet. occupant2 stated that occupant3 was showing signs of distress and complaining of pain in her stomach and rectal ares. occupant2 stated that she and Operator helped occupant3 back on the personal watercraft and observed massive amounts of blood come from between occupant3 legs around her vaginal and rectal area.  occupant2 stated that they then took occupant3 to Dogwood Park camping area where they flagged down Franklin County Water District lake Patrol Officer Anthony Walker. Officer Walker called for an ambulance, which once on scene took occupant3 to Trinity Mother Francis Hospital in Winnsboro, Texas. occupant3 was later taken to Trinity Mother Francis in Tyler, Texas via air ambulance. occupant3 underwent a lengthy surgery later that evening which showed her colon to be ruptured. occupant3 gall bladder and appendix were also removed to help prevent infection.
     I spoke with Operator about the accident who stated the accident occurred exactly as occupant2 had described it.
     After speaking with occupant2 and Operator and considering that all three were wet when Operator pressed the throttle, it appears as though occupant3 fell off the personal watercraft and into the water in the same position that she was seated on the personal watercraft. It appears as though when occupant3 landed in the water the propulsion of water from the personal watercraft went directly into the rectum and vaginal areas of occupant3 causing the internal injuries.


BARDID: TX-2011-0133
Date: 2011-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:45:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0451 LIVINGSTON
NearestCityTown: Coldspring
County: 204 SAN JACINTO
WaterConditions: Very Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: CAPSIZING
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Boat and passengers were operating near Pine Island on Lake Livingston. Passengers were swimming.  They decided to return to their camp at Wolf Creek Park.  About half way between Wolf Creek and Pine Island, a storm came up and the waves began to overcome the vessel.  They decided to turn around and go back to Pine Island.  Larges waves came overthe starboard side of the boat.  The boat then went up on its side (starboard) and sank.  All passengers were in the water for  1.5 hours before they were located and rescued.No injuries occured. Occupants were all wearing PFD's. Vessel and contents were a total loss. Weather was a major factor in the incident.


BARDID: TX-2011-0134
Date: 2011-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:30:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1522 SAN BERNARD RIVER
NearestCityTown: Brazoria
County: 020 BRAZORIA
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: None
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
AccidentCause2: IGNITION OF SPILLED FUEL OR VAPOR
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
Operator boarded and started the vessel.  The vessel died so he raised the warm-up lever and tried to start it again.  The engine backfired and died; immediately after dying, flames shot out the front of the cowling.  The operator jumped into the water and the passenger ran off of the front vessel.  The fire continued burning, so they pushed the vessel out of the covered dock and into the river.  The vessel exploded shortly after it cleared the dock.   The vessel burned close to the water line and was a total loss.  The passenger was not injured; the operator received minor burns on his left leg and minor cuts on his head from hitting a piling when jumping from the vessel.  No other damages or injuries are known at this time.


BARDID: TX-2011-0135
Date: 2011-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:20:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0451 LIVINGSTON
NearestCityTown: Onalaska
County: 187 POLK
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentCause2: EXCESSIVE SPEED
AccidentCause3: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
July 2, 2011, Polk County Game Warden received a call from the Polk County Sheriff's Office that there had just been an accident involving a PWC at the Lakeside RV Resort and Marina in Onalaska, Texas at approximately 12:20 p.m.  An ambulance had already been dispatched and the operator was said to have severe head injuries.  Warden could not get to the scene of the accident before the ambulance left with the operator so he had a Polk County Deputy Sheriff to take his statement and check for alcohol use.  According to deputies the operator was identified.  He reported that he was operating his PWC and jumped a large wave or boat wake.  When the PWC landed back on the water his body was thrown forward and his head hit the steering mechanism (handle bars).  He fell off of the PWC and was wearing a PFD and kill switch lanyard.  According to deputies no other persons or vessels were involved in the accident and alcohol use was not apparent.  operator was transported by ambulance to the Livingston Memorial Hospital where he was treated for a concussion and later released.


BARDID: TX-2011-0136
Date: 2011-07-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:25:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0255 DUNLAP
NearestCityTown: New Braunfels
County: 094 GUADALUPE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
The operator Operator had just dropped off some passengers at his boat dock.  Him and his passenger   started to head North on Lake Dunlap.  According to the passenger, he stated that Operator had been operating the boat and had one knee down on the seat, and was leaning on the side of the boat above the throttle.  Operator was not properly sitting in the seat while operating the boat.  Operator started to make a sharp left handed turn, and hit a wake from another boat.  After Operator hit the wake, passenger  stated that he saw Operator fly out of the boat into the water.  When Operator surfaced he yelled for help and Passenger  secured the throttle to the nuetral position, and entered the water and helped Operator back to the boat.  According to Passenger , the ski rope had gotten wrapped around Operator's leg and has the boat continued forward the rope ripped Operator's whole left calf muscle away from his bone.  Operator was taken to BAMC hospital in San Antonio for treatment.  My investigation has concluded that Operator was operating negligently by not sitting in his seat properly while operating the boat, in which this caused him to be thrown from the helm of the boat into the water.  When Operator gets out of the hospital, he will be cited for reckless and negligent operation of a motorboat.  Operator stated to the paramedics that he had consumed "a couple" of beers earlier in the day.


BARDID: TX-2011-0137
Date: 2011-07-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 8230 LOWER LAGUNA MADRE
NearestCityTown: South Padre Island
County: 031 CAMERON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentCause3: IMPROPER LOOKOUT
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was returning to the Isla Blanca boat ramp.  Vessel 1 was traveling south to destination.  Vessel 2 was operating in a circular fashion to create whitewater and waves for recreation.  The circular path of vessel 2 overlaped the path of vessel 1.  Vessel 2 struck vessel 1 on the port side causing damage to the fiberglass below the waterline.  Vessel 2 sustained minor dammage to the starboard bow above the waterline.  Vessel 2 failed to keep proper lookout and failed to yeild to the path of Vessel 1.


BARDID: TX-2011-0138
Date: 2011-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:41:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0256 EAGLE MOUNTAIN
NearestCityTown: Fort Worth
County: 220 TARRANT
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On the night of July 3, 2011 State Game Wardens were patrolling Eagle Mountain Lake.  At approximately 10:45 pm, we responded to a 911 call from the Azle Police Department concerning a two vessel collision.  We arrived on scene shortly before 11:00 pm to find two vessels drifting in open water.  Both vessels were displaying navigational lights.  We approached vessel one to find one occupant in the vessel,  bleeding from the facial area.  We quickly checked with victim to make sure he did not have any life threatening injuries.  Heavy damage was noticed on the starboard side of vessel one with two large holes in the side of the vessel.  We then moved to vessel two to find five passengers.  These passengers did not seem to have any injuries.  No visible damage was initially seen on vessel two.  Warden boarded vessel two in order to take statements and to further investigate the accident from their point of view, to find out who the operator was and to check for any intoxication.

At that time I returned to vessel one to check on victim.  I began to ask him what happened.  I noticed that he seemed confused and was slurring his speech.  victim told me that he did not see the other boat and that he hit them.  At that time I asked victim to put on a life jacket and to board my boat in fear that vessel one might sink.  victim could not locate a PFD.  At that time I had victim board my vessel and I provided him with a PFD and told him to put it on.  victim only seemed to be concerned about a seat cushion from his vessel which was floating in the water.  While near victim, I noticed a strong smell of an alcoholic beverage coming from his breath.  I asked victim if he had consumed any alcohol and he told me that he had two beers.  At that time medical personnel was notified to meet us at Lake Country Marina, due to the fact that victim was bleeding from the chin area and to have everyone else checked out.

At that time, I made contact with vessel two and Warden who advised me that he did not suspect any issues with alcohol and that the passengers of vessel two appeared to be okay.  The operator of vessel two was instructed to follow us to Lake Country Marina.  The passengers aboard vessel two were also advised to put on their PFDs.  Warden reboarded the patrol vessel and we connected a tow line to vessel one in order to bring it to the marina for further investigation. 

When we arrived at Lake Country Marina, all people involved in the collision were checked out by medical personnel.  When victim was cleared by medical personnel, Standardized Field Sobriety Tests were administered.  victim was ultimately arrested for Boating While Intoxicated.  After refusing to provide a sample of blood, a search warrant was obtained to allow the taking of victim's blood.  (Refer to TPWD case # A967362).  Myself and Lt.  with TPWD transported victim.  Wardens stayed on scene to take statements, photographed the vessels and had vessel one towed to a secure location.

The passengers and the operator of vessel two provided written statements that were consistent with their initial on scene statements. These statements indicated that vessel two was traveling at a slow speed when vessel one was noticed approaching in their direction at a higher rate of speed.  The statements indicated that the operator of vessel two attempted to avoid the collision by turning and putting his vessel into reverse.  One witness stated that she noticed loud music coming from vessel one.  One witness stated that he saw the operator of vessel one slumped over the wheel or side of the vessel before impact.  Several of the witnesses also stated that vessel one was traveling at a high rate of speed.

Through statements and after the course of the BWI investigation and accident investigation, the operator of vessel one 


BARDID: TX-2011-0140
Date: 2011-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0451 LIVINGSTON
NearestCityTown: Livingston
County: 187 POLK
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Submerged Object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/Swamping
RedactedNarrative:
The Chaparral ski boat was on Lake Livingston near Cedar Point.  According to the operator they had reduced speed and they were making a turn because the operator was unsure about underwater tree stumps in the area.  Upon making the turn the boat struck a submerged tree stump and the collision cracked the hull of the boat.  The boat took on water and the operator was unable to get the boat on plane.  The operator was unable to bilge the water from the hull.  The boat sank with only 3 to 4 feet of the bow above the surface of the water.  All ocupants in the vessel were rescued and transported to the shore.  Alcohol was not a factor and the boat was equiped with a PFD for everyone on board the vessel.


BARDID: TX-2011-0141
Date: 2011-06-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 7370 UPPER LAGUNA MADRE
NearestCityTown: Port Aransas
County: 178 NUECES
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Machinery Failure
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentCause3: Weather
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 2 was undocking when his engine lost power. Due to high winds the vessel began to drift into vessel 1 which was docked. Vessel 2 struck the bow of vessel 1 and caused some fiberglass damage. Vessel 2 then regained engine power and was able to redock his vessel.No alcohol or drugs was a contributing factor. Not enough spacing between docks may have had a role in the collision also.


BARDID: TX-2011-0142
Date: 2011-06-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:02:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0466 LYNDON B. JOHNSON
NearestCityTown: Sunrise Beach
County: 150 LLANO
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
on 6/26/2011 at approximately 1500 hrs, victim and his cousin were on a SeaDoo PWC in the cove near McNair Park on Lake LBJ. The SeaDoo was stopped when operator suddenly flipped off the back of it and in doing so struck his head on the rear of the SeaDoo. operator was unresponsive and floating face down in the water. cousin(12 YOA) wasa unable to pull operator from the water. Witness in a near by boat came to operator's aide and pulled him from the water on to their boat. operator was not breathing and blue in color. operator began breathing while in route to shore. operator was flown out by Life Flight to Brackenridge hospital in Austin for medical care. Full extent of injuries were not available as of completion of report. No injuries to cousin were reported. No alcohol was involved in the incident.


BARDID: TX-2011-0143
Date: 2011-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:11:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0033 AUSTIN
NearestCityTown: Austin
County: 227 TRAVIS
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
on sunday July 3, 2011 at approximately 11:11pm, I was dispatched to a check welfare urgent care call in zone 17 of Lake Austin. The call text stated an intoxicated male approximately 35-40 YOA fell off a boat about fifteen minutes ago and they cannot  locate him in the water. The location of the complaints boat is located approximately a quarter mile upriver from Quinlan Park. Upon arrival on scene in my fully marked police vessel, I made contact with the complaints boat, and he advised there was himself and nine other passengers onboard on his boat. Operator stated he was operating the malibu at idle speed back down the Lake from Mansfield Damn to Quinlan Park. Operator said a couple of the passengers onboard were sitting on the gunnel with their feet hanging over the side of the boat so their feet were touching the water as they were moving at idle speed. Operator advised one of the females  onboard approached one of the subjects that was sitting on the gunnel on the port side of the boat and bear hugged/tackeled him over the side of the boat and into the lake. Operator said she surfaced immediately after falling into the Lake and she was able to get back into the boat. Operator advised he then turned the boat around in an attempt to go back to pick up male. Operator advised he and all the other passengers onboard thought they saw male resurface after falling overboard. Operator advised they looked and shouted male's name for approximately 20 mins and never saw or heard him respond. 

male was located shortly after on a residental lot. He was disoriented and had a large bump on his left eyebrow, that more than likely occurred from his head hitting/colliding into the port side of the boat as he fell forward overboard into the lake.


BARDID: TX-2011-0144
Date: 2011-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:25:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 2111 CLEAR LAKE (GALV. BAY)
NearestCityTown: Seabrook
County: 084 GALVESTON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: Inadequate Onboard Navigation Lights
AccidentCause3: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was traveling west from Kemah Channel across Clear Lake back to boat ramp at Clear Lake Park at approximately 20 mph. Vessel #2 was traveling north from Nassau Bay across Clear Lake to Taylor Lake at an unknown speed. Vessel #1 had all navigation and illumination lights on at time of accident. Vessel #2 did not appear to have any lights on before, during, or after accident. Vessel #2 was only seen illuminated by hand held spotlight from Vessel #1 and was only 30 yards out perpendicular from port side of Vessel #1. Operator of Vessel #1 immediately went to a neutral position on throttle after visual of Vessel #2. Unavoidable impact occured approximately 2 seconds after visual of Vessel #2. Upon impact front passenger of Vessel #1 was ejected and injured from damage to bow of Vessel #2. No coast guard or police were called to scene due to the operator of Vessel #2 wanting to get out of way of other traffic to avoid another collision, having 4 children under the age of 5 on the boat and needing to get them to shore, and passenger from Vessel #1 needing medical attention.

per vessel #1 report no names available for vessel #2 passengers or knowledge of passengers wearing pfds or ages.


BARDID: TX-2011-0145
Date: 2011-04-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 2111 CLEAR LAKE (GALV. BAY)
NearestCityTown: Seabrook
County: 084 GALVESTON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Improper Lookout
AccidentCause2: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
operator1 report: Sailing vessel (Catalina 22) on port tack came across the bow of owner's vessel, which was on the starboard tack. Owner's vessel's bow and forward starboard hull of Catalina 22 collided 

operator2 report: Sailing down wind with JIB out to left and main out to right. on this heading for 3 or 4 min. was hit by boat hard on the w


BARDID: TX-2011-0146
Date: 2011-07-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:55:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0723 TEXOMA
NearestCityTown: Denison, Texas
County: 091 GRAYSON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Hull Failure
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
At 8:55 P.M. on July 16, 2011 I state Game Warden received a call from Grayson Dispatch of a boat accident near Eisenhower Marina. I arrived on scene to find operator waiting near his vessel. operator advised me he had been operating his boat from the Denison Dam towards Eisenhower State Park. When he neared the State Park he noticed the boat was heavy in the rear end and water was beginning to come over the transom. He operated the boat towards the bank on the State Park near the fuel docks. operator was able to run the boat approximately three feet out of the water onto the bank and tie off the boat. The boat continued to take on water and those parts of the boat not out of the water sank. operator and his four passengers were able to safely get out of the boat and call for help. operator advised he and his passengers were wearing their pfd's.  I found a 20 foot Mariah jet boat with flame paint job bearing Texas registration numbers of TX 8857 WK tied off to the bank at the bow with the rear portion under water and approximately three feet of the bow out of the water and resting on the bank.


BARDID: TX-2011-0147
Date: 2011-07-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 8230 LOWER LAGUNA MADRE
NearestCityTown: South Padre Island
County: 031 CAMERON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel one was travelling accross the Lower Laguna Madre south to the Brownsville ship channel. The vessel failed to travel in the marked channels and struck the sand bar that runs along the north side of the brownsville ship channel.  The grounding and the vessels speed caused the operator to be thrown accross the stering controls of the PWC.  The controls were ripped off of the PWC along with the mirrors.  The operator sustained moderate injuries and was transported to Valley Regional Hospital in Brownsville TX.  The passenger was uninjured.  A nearby vessel towed the subjects back to the boat ramp.  It is likely that the operator and passenger were not familiar with navigational aids as well as not being familiar with the shallow water conditions in that area of the bay.


BARDID: TX-2011-0148
Date: 2011-06-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 2180 GALVESTON BAY
NearestCityTown: Eagle Point
County: 036 CHAMBERS
WaterConditions: Very Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: CAPSIZING
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On June 19, 2011, Operator and his son launched their small jon boat from Eagle Point Marina that morning to go fishing out into Galveston Bay between Eagle Point and the Spillway Park.  The wind started picking up and they decided that they better start heading back in.  Along the way, the waves started getting larger, and water started coming over the bow of the vessel.  The father, Operator told his son that they needed to get their PFD's on that the water was getting very rough.  A wave hit them from the side causing the vessel to capsize at approximately 08:00 am.  They floated around out in the water until approximatley 10:15 am when USCG Helicopter flew by and spotted them floating off of Eagle Point out towards Red Fish Island.  The USCG lowered a diver into the water and picked up both Operator and his son.  No injuries were reported.  The vessel was later found who obtained the owner information and contacted Operator that he had found the vessel, but it was now full of holes.  Operator informed subject that he could have the vessel if he wanted it.


BARDID: TX-2011-0149
Date: 2011-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0723 TEXOMA
NearestCityTown: Gordonville
County: 091 GRAYSON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Hull Failure
AccidentCause2: MACHINERY FAILURE
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: SINKING
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 3:30 pm the Operater, his wife, and grandson were on Vessel #1 approximately 100 yards west of the Hwy 377 bridge on Lake Texoma. The operator advised that one of his engines had died as they were approaching the bridge then his second engine had quit when he was 100 yards west of the bridge, even with the 5th pillar north of the Texas bank. When operator went down into the cabin he saw that there was 2" of water in the cabin. operator also noticed that the stern of his boat was getting lower in the water. At this point operator and his wife put life jackets on. Their grandson was already wearing a life jacket. Type III PFD's were used. At this point operator realized his boat was sinking and flagged down a passing bassboat and his wife. Two occupants of Vessel #1 got into boat and the 3rd occupant got into a boat operated by another person. The good sams transported the occupants to the Cedar Bayou Marina gas dock. operator advised his vessel had 200 gallons of gas in it when it sank. The vessel sank in approximately 28 feet of water.

Atchley advised that Vessel #1 sank stern first within a matter of minutes.


BARDID: TX-2011-0151
Date: 2011-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:04:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0489 MEDINA
NearestCityTown: Lakehills
County: 010 BANDERA
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
On July 4, 2011 boat operator was operating vessel TX 5790 HM in Medina Lake near the Bandera County Park. Operator was accompanied by five passengers. Prior to the accident, Operator was pulling two individuals by inner tube. Personal flotation devices were worn on both indiviuals. After subjects fell off their tube, Operator returned to one's location to pick him up first. While attempting to pick up tuber1 the boats propeller struck tuber1 on the right leg. tuber1 was rushed to land at the Bandera County Park located at 14441 Park Road 37, Lakehills TX. Soon after, a medical unit was dispatched. The medical unit provided treatment then transported tuber1 to Christis Santa Rosa Hospital on West Over Hills, San Antonio TX. At 04:32 PM Texas Game Warden arrived at the Bandera County Park. Warden  made contact with all but 1 passenger and tuber1. Warden then checked for signs of intoxication by looking for nystagmus in Operator eyes. No signs of intoxication were seen. Warden conducted a water safety inspection on Operator vessel. One citation for no fire extinguisher and two written warnings for no sound producing device and no type 4 flotation device were issued to Operator. Operator was then released.


BARDID: TX-2011-0152
Date: 2011-07-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:51:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0143 CANYON
NearestCityTown: Startzville
County: 046 COMAL
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday, July 16, 2011, at about 8:00 pm, I, State Game Warden was contacted by Comal County Sheriff's Office Dispatch about a boating accident that occurred in the area commonly known as the "party cove" on Canyon Lake, Texas.  I traveled to the location.  Upon arrival, I observed 2 Sheriff's Deputies and 2 EMT personnel on location.  I observed an injured man who had been placed on a back board and whose head and neck had been immobilized.  I also observed a male subject kneeling down near the injured man, speaking to him.

The man who was kneeling down near the injured man was reported to have been the operator of a PWC (vessel 1) when the PWC had struck the injured man.  operator1 stated that he was operating the PWC.  operator1 stated that as he approached the shore, he struck the injured man with the PWC.  The PWC operated by operator1 had left the location, reportedly towed away by the owner.

The injured man was placed in my patrol boat for transport to Canyon Lake Marina where an awaiting ambulance would then transport the injured man to a hospital in San Antonio.  While at Canyon Lake Marina and before transport by ambulance, I had a brief conversation with the injured man.  victim stated that he had been struck by a PWC operated by operator1.  victim appeared to have several lacerations on his nose and face, but due to the bandages and tape used to immobilize his neck and head, I was unable to clearly see his injuries.

I returned to the "party cove" area and again made contact with operator1.  I spoke with operator1 about what had happened.  Subsequently, operator1 was cited for a violation of the Texas Water Safety Act, Chapter 31.106, Operation of Personal Watercraft with 50 feet in Excess of Headway Speed.  operator1 was also able to provide me information as to the location of the PWC. 

I then traveled to the address.  There I found  the PWC reportedly operated by operator1 at the time of the accident.  The PWC (vessel 1) was found to be TX 5954 JE, a maroon and white colored Yamaha PWC.  The PWC had substantial damage to the bow and underlying hull.  During my conversation with subject, it was discovered the operator1 had struck a boat (vessel 2) that was beached at the time,  in addition to victim.  owner stated that he had borrowed the PWC from a man.  subject stated that he had taken the PWC out that day as a "test drive" because he was considering purchasing the PWC from owner.  subject stated that operator1 is a friend of his and that he had allowed operator1 to operate the PWC.  subject was able to provide information as to who owned vessel 2.

On Sunday, July 17, 2011,  I contacted owner2.  owner2 stated he was out on the lake in his boat and he agreed to meet with me and discuss the accident.  I met with owner2 and found that operator1 and victim were occupants of his boat.  owner2 stated that his boat had been struck on the port side, rear corner and that the outdrive and prop had also been struck and bent.  I observed damage to the port side rear, corner of the boat and that a swim ladder had also been damaged.  It was unclear if the outdrive had been bent.  Several of the prop fins did appear to be bent.  owner2 was actively operating his boat even though he reported the outdrive was damaged.  victim stated that he had 3 separate lacerations that required a total of 10 stitches.


BARDID: TX-2011-0153
Date: 2011-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:24:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0743 TRAVIS
NearestCityTown: Jonestown
County: 227 TRAVIS
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: EXCESSIVE SPEED
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling north in the Sandy Creek Arm in front of the Jones Harbor Marina. Excessive speed may have been a contributing factor. Vessel 1 failed to maintain sight of the shoreline and ran ashore near East Darleen Drive causing extensive damage to the hull. All 4 occupants were wearing their PFD's.

The accident occurred after dark at 10:24 pm and the water level on the lake was at records lows with a under water obstructions  and more shorelines exposed. Excessive speed may been a contributing factor.

Refer to Jonestown Texas Police Department Case # 11-014400 Officer 


BARDID: TX-2011-0154
Date: 2011-07-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:16:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0128 CADDO
NearestCityTown: Karnack, Texas
County: 102 HARRISON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Restricted Vision
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On the evening of Sunday 10 July 2011, An aluminum flat bottom boat was heading west towards Tuckers camp.  Operator slowed down when he heard another vessel approaching from the North.  When the two vessels came to the intersection Vessel 1 was struck by vessel two.  Occupants on Vessel 1 advised that vision was obstructed due to low water levels and high lilly pads.  The collision cause victim on v1 to be ejected from the vessel and hit his head on the starboard side of the vessel then landing face down in the water.  Subject jumped in to retrieve victim on v1 and brought him to shore and administered CPR.  911 was called by subject's wife who was nearby.  The actors in Vessel 2 left the scene without exchanging required information.  victim on v1 was transported to Willis Knighton North in Shreveport, LA by Waskom EMS.  His injuries included a broken eye orbital, dislocated shoulder, and severe arm pain.  The investigation on who was the operator of vessel 2 is still ongoing.


BARDID: TX-2011-0157
Date: 2011-07-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:45:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0600 RAY HUBBARD
NearestCityTown: ROWLETT
County: 199 ROCKWALL
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Floating Object
RedactedNarrative:
Operator hit a log with boat operating in an area of the lake known as "stump field" on the north side if I-30 in Rockwall County.


BARDID: TX-2011-0158
Date: 2011-07-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0722 WRIGHT PATMAN
NearestCityTown: Atlanta
County: 034 CASS
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Sharp Turn
AccidentCause2: EXCESSIVE SPEED
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Passenger fell off Jetski in a hard right turn,struck her head on side of vessel. The operator cut hard to the left  to avoid her and the stern of the vessel struck her on the hip.


BARDID: TX-2011-0159
Date: 2011-07-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:45:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0587 PLACID
NearestCityTown: Seguin
County: 094 GUADALUPE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Navigation Rules Violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
According to Operator1, he was heading downstream on the right side of the lake (river) when he noticed Operator2 coming towards him.  Operator1 stated that Operator2 was on the wrong side of the lake, but there was enough room for the two boats to pass safely.  When the two boats where about to pass each other, Operator2 suddenly turned his boat right in front of Operator1.  Operator1 says he tried to stop but there was not enough time or room to stop or to miss Operator2.  

Operator2 stated that he was coming upstream on the left side of the river (lake),  and he saw Operator1 coming toward him.  Operator2 stated that Operator1 was on the other side of the river and there was not going to be any problem with the boats passing each other.  Operator2 says that he noticed Operator1 turning toward him, and so Operator2 turned farther to the left and slowed down.  Operator2 says that he was scared that Operator1 was going to hit the knee boarder he was pulling if he continued on the course and speed he was on.  Operator2 stated that Operator1 just keep coming towards him and never slowed down before the impact.  

Operator1 was pulling a wake boarder and had three other people on his boat.  All the passengers stated that they were watching the wake boarder and nobody actually saw the collision.  Operator1 stated that he had had two beers all day, starting at about 11:30 am.  He did not appear to be impaired.

Operator2 was pulling a knee boarder and had two other people on his boat.  Celesta Harvey witnessed the accident.  Her account of the incident was consistent with Operator2's account. 

I was unable to locate any impartial witnesses to the accident.


BARDID: TX-2011-0160
Date: 2011-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0451 LIVINGSTON
NearestCityTown: Livingston
County: 187 POLK
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Subject was skiing on a "wake seat" being towed approx. 30 miles per hour.  Subject moved out from behind boat to jump boat wake, subject jumped wake, landed wrong on the water and broke a rib and punctured his lung.  Neither boat nore passenger came in contact with any object.


BARDID: TX-2011-0164
Date: 2011-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:32:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0466 LYNDON B. JOHNSON
NearestCityTown: Kingsland
County: 027 BURNET
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
The boat was traveling upstream on the Colorado arm of Lake LBJ when the operator of the boat was looking down at the floor moving lifejackets from beneath his feet when he felt the vessel collide with an object and the vessel come to a stop. When the operator looked up he observed they had collided with a concrete bulk head on the starboard side of the vessel. Upon impact one passenger was thrown from the seat and onto the floor of the vessel where she sustained a shoulder injury.


BARDID: TX-2011-0165
Date: 2011-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:50:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1522 SAN BERNARD RIVER
NearestCityTown: Brazoria
County: 020 BRAZORIA
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
07232011 at around 7:50p on the San Bernard River, Vessel 1 (19ft Gulf Coast, TX 4310 JE) was traveling upstream and vessel 2 (red ski boat) was traveling downstream; neither vessel was acting irregular so no one paid much attention to them.  But it appears that vessel 1 hit the wake of vessel 2; the bow of vessel 1 dug in and quickly turned to the port side.  The operator and two grandchildren were thrown out of the vessel.  The operator was thrown right in front of the motor and his leg, foot, and arm were struck by the prop.  Both children were wearing a pfd and they were not injured.  The wife and one grandchild remained in the vessel; The wife gained control of the vessel and started checking on everybody.  She realized prior operator was badly injured and threw him a pfd and flagged down another vessel for help.  People nearby called 911 and helped get them to shore.  The B.C.S.O. and EMS arrived and transported operator to the helicopter then he was taken to Memorial Hermann Hospital.


BARDID: TX-2011-0166
Date: 2011-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0594 PROCTOR
NearestCityTown: Comanche
County: 047 COMANCHE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: SHARP TURN
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Accident occurred approx. 2000 hrs. 07232011.  Accident was dispatched by Comanche Co SO at 2005 to Sgt. and Warden.  Accident was between the west side of Promontory Park and the bridge involving two PWC’s with two persons injured.
Officers responded to the Sowells Creek Boat Ramp.  Victims were transported from the scene by boat driven by witness.  PWC’s were later recovered and brought to Sowells Creek boat ramp.  Comanche Co EMS Unit 2 responded to the boat ramp.  One victim was transported to CCMC (Comanche Co Medical Center) by EMS personnel. Second victim was transported to CCMC by private conveyance.  Both victims were evaluated and treated at CCMC.  Victim 1 was later transferred to Brown Co Regional Hospital.
Circumstances:  PWC’s were travelling northeast with Unit 1 slightly ahead of Unit 2.  Unit 1 made a sudden right turn in front of Unit 2.  Unit 2 struck its bow the right rear quarter and operator in the saddle area of Unit 1.  Both operators were thrown from the PWC’s.  

He said that they were traveling at about 40-45 mph and about 50’ apart.  He observed Unit 1 turn right in front of Unit 2.  He stated that both operators appeared to be looking towards the north shore and not at each other when the accident occurred.  The witness was approximately 200-300 yards away when the accident occurred and responded to the accident scene immediately.  The witness recovered both victims from the water and transported to shore near the Sowells Creek Park boat ramp.
Both operators were wearing PFDs.  Neither operator had completed the Boater Safety Education Course.  The parents both stated that the operators had been on the PWC’s earlier in the day with adults and had asked to ride by themselves and were given permission.  It was their first time to operate the PWC’s by themselves.


BARDID: TX-2011-0168
Date: 2011-06-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:15:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1402 NECHES RIVER
NearestCityTown: Port Neches
County: 123 JEFFERSON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentCause3: MACHINERY FAILURE
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
I Game Warden recieved a call on June 24 about a swamped boat on the Neches River in Jefferson County, Texas.  The caller said she was having boat trouble and just got the boat started after drifting to the North bank of the Neches River across from Port Neches Park. At approximately 7:15  she said she heard people yelling to watch out for the wave and a wave came over her boat.  The wave knocked her down, swamped the boat, and put it up on the bank.  Fishing tackle was lost and broken, a cell phone was lost, and operator said she has had back spasms since the accident.  The vessel that caused the wave was an outbound tanker(?) named the Corella Spirit.  The U.S. Coast Guard was notified as well as Texas Parks and Wildlife.  Safety equipment was onboard the smaller vessel and it was bailed out and driven back to the ramp.


BARDID: TX-2011-0169
Date: 2011-07-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:39:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0061 BELTON (BELL CO)
NearestCityTown: Belton
County: 014 BELL
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
On 07-26-2011, At 3:39 p.m., Ft. Hood Game Warden responded to a possible drowning at Belton Lake Out Door Recreation Area, (BLORA), on Lake Belton.  Upon his arrival, he met with two people, who stated that they had lost visual of their friend. 
Event Description:  Operator stated that he was operating the vessel which was pulling a tube. Two occupants both had volunteered to go for rides. victim had fallen off the tube and was pulled back into the vessel. At this time, victim had removed his life jacket stating that it did not fit right and would go on without it. Both operator and other occupant had asked victim if he was sure about riding the tube without his jacket. victim replied that he was sure about it and that he was a good swimmer. victim continued riding the tube, falling for a second time. victim was retrieved by the other two occupants in the vessel. victim again continued to ride the tube without a life jacket falling for a third and final time. victim began to wave his arms in a distressful manner. Operator circled the vessel to retrieve victim but had turned too sharp and was unsuccessful. At this time victim began to go under the surface.  operator attempted once again and was unsuccessful. At this time operator asked occupant to jump in the water and attempt to rescue victim. occupant stated that he could not swim but jumped in regardless. The rescue attempt was unsuccessful. operator helped occupant into the boat and called 911. At this time, Ft. Hood Game Wardens, Texas Game Wardens, Ft. Hood Fire and Rescue, and Morgan's Point search and Rescue responded. The search was called off for the evening at approximately 2055 hrs due to inability to see.  Recovery efforts continued early the next morning with Texas Game Warden and Morgans Point dive team. Side scan images were dove upon but also was unsuccessful. Morgans Point Dive team called off diving efforts that afternoon. Evening and morning boat patrols continued with Texas Game Wardens and Ft. Hood Game Wardens. On the morning of July 29, 2011, at approxiamtely 6:40 a.m., Texas Game Warden recieved a call from Ft. Hood Game Wardens that what appeared to be a body was floating approximately 100 yards off the shore line of BLORA. Upon arrival, a body had indeed surfaced. Justice of the Peace was dispatched to the scene and had pronounced victim deceased at 8:50 a.m. Temple Mortuary was also dispatched to the scene to transport the body.  victim's father arrived on scene and positivly identified the body as his son.


BARDID: TX-2011-0171
Date: 2011-07-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0582 JOE POOL
NearestCityTown: Grand Prairie
County: 057 DALLAS
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On July 24, 2011 at approximately 3:56pm two subjects were operating a personal water craft (PWC) and were not wearing their personal flotation device (PFD). At some point while traveling on the PWC they entered the water and were unable to keep afloat and went under. Their bodies were located on July 26, 2011 at about 8:30pm and were recovered by Game Wardens and Grand Prairie Police Department


BARDID: TX-2011-0172
Date: 2011-07-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0186 COLETO CREEK LAKE
NearestCityTown: Victoria
County: 088 GOLIAD
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Force of Wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was towing a tube behind the vessel with two occupants on it. Victim was on the left side of the tube and another person was on the right side of the tube. The operator of vessel one made a slight turn to the left and then straightened the vessel out causing the tube to go over the boat wake. The two people on the tube fell off causing victim to hit her head on other tuber's hip. The operator turned around to pick them up and victim was complaining of her neck and head hurting so the operator got into the water to assist getting her on the boat limiting her head and neck movement. victim was brought to the shore where EMS transported her to the hospital. other tuber was not injured. The operator was not consuming any alcohol. victim was checked out at the ER at Detar Hospital In Victoria, TX and released from the ER.


BARDID: TX-2011-0174
Date: 2011-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1998 G OF MEX OFF SABINE LK <
NearestCityTown: PORT ARTHUR
County: 123 JEFFERSON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: EQUIPMENT FAILURE
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: CAPSIZING
AccidentEvent3: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL CARRYING 2 WHITE MALES WERE IN THE GULF OF MEXICO ABOUT ONE MILE OFF SEA RIM STATE PARK PULLING A SPORT SHRIMP TRAWL.  THE NET GOT HUNG ON A SNAG ON THE BOTTOM, AND THE BOAT TURNED STERN TO THE WAVES.  THE BILGE PUMP WAS EITHER NOT WORKING OR WAS INSUFFICIENT TO PUMP OUT THE WATER.  BOTH MEN WENT TO THE STERN OF THE BOAT TO RELEASE THE SHRIMP NET AND A WAVE CAME OVER THE STERN AND SWAMPED THE BOAT.  THE MEN WERE ABLE TO PUT ON LIFE JACKETS AND RELEASE THE NET.  THE BOAT FILLED WITH WATER AND THEN CAPSIZED.  THE MEN LEFT THE BOAT AND SWAM ABOUT A MILE TO THE BEACH AND WALKED TO A NEARBY HOUSE FOR HELP.  THE BOAT WAS FOUND CAPSIZED ON SEA RIM STATE PARK LATER THE SAME DAY.


BARDID: TX-2011-0175
Date: 2011-08-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:27:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 3360 MATAGORDA BAY
NearestCityTown: Port O'Connor
County: 029 CALHOUN
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: Missing or Inadequate Navigation Aids
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Two couples and their five children were returning from a day of fishing in their 22' Bluewave outboard.  While navigating through the narrow J-Hook area back towards Port O'Connor, the boat operator mistakenly took the narrow channel about 10 feet too far over and ran hard aground while on plane.

This threw one 12 year-old over the bow, who got a 3" laceration above her right knee.  One of the children's mothers received a severe 6" laceration below her left knee.  Each of these lacerations were likely to due to contact with the trolling motor, which was stowed on the forward deck.  One eight year old female passenger also received a laceration with hematoma beneath her right eye.  At the hospital it was discovered that she had a fractured cheek bone.

All of these injured individuals were picked up by a passing good Samaritan, taken to Port O'Connor, then transported by Calhoun County EMS to Citizen's Memorial Hospital in Victoria.  The operator had a laceration on his nose and it did not require stitches.  Two other of the children complained of pain at their feet and ankles and are seeking medical treatment on their own.

All children 12 and under were apparently wearing PFDs.  PFDs were available to the adults onboard.  The captain reported navigating this channel 50-60 times.  No alcohol was detected; no alcohol containers were found upon an examination of the boat.  The boat ran fine subsequent to being ungrounded.


BARDID: TX-2011-0176
Date: 2011-08-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:30:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0143 CANYON
NearestCityTown: HANCOCK
County: 046 COMAL
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/ 5/2011 at approximately 9:30 PM, operator and three other male occupants were in his red and white 21’ Skeeter Bass boat traveling on plane from the mouth of the river to the public boat ramp at Potter’s Creek Park, when Operator lost sight of where he was heading and ran the boat up on to the rocky shore line at the point of the park.  The boat came to rest approximately 10 foot on to the shoreline.  None of the four occupants were injured, and they did not call 911 to report the incident at that time.  Operator called his wife, who arrived on scene to transport the other three occupants to their homes.  Operator stayed with the boat over night to safeguard his property.  During the accident both of the juvenile occupants were wearing PFDs.  The following morning, Operator contacted the Comal County Sheriff’s Office to report the accident.  Game Warden arrived on scene to investigate the accident; she assisted with recovering the boat from the shoreline.


BARDID: TX-2011-0177
Date: 2011-08-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:02:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0143 CANYON
NearestCityTown: Hancock
County: 046 COMAL
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Person Departed Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On Wednesday August 3, 2011 a subject was swimming with family at Canyon Lake in Comal County. The family vessel was in the Canyon Park cove on the lake at drift. Subject was later identified. Victim began struggling in the water and went under. Approximately 3 other male subjects on board the vessel jumped into the water in an attempt to save Victim. One subject, began to struggle in the water. A subject on board the vessel attempted to circle the vessel closer to the subjects in the water, but a rope from a pulled tube became caught up in the propeller. Winds caused the boat to drift further away from the subjects in the water. The second individual was recovered by the other men in the water, and pronounced dead. Victim was recovered a couple of days later by Comal County Sheriff’s Officers.

At this time an autopsy report is pending for the second individual who entered the water.

The cause of death of the first victim was drowning.


BARDID: TX-2011-0178
Date: 2011-08-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:50:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0143 CANYON
NearestCityTown: Hancock
County: 046 COMAL
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: EXCESSIVE SPEED
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Operator stated that he was in the area of the lake's dam with another boat.  Operator and the other party decided to head back to Canyon Lake Marina, traveling west bound from the dam.  Operator stated that he and the other boat were "racing".  Operator stated that he was traveling at full throttle at a speed estimated by Operator to be 45 MPH.  Operator stated that he was traveling behind the other boat at a distance of about 100 yards.  Operator stated that while traveling in the above described manner, he was attempting to light a cigarette.  Operator stated that he was bending down behind the operator's console, out of the wind, attempting to light the cigarette.  During this activity, Operator's boat tracked to the right.  Due to the time of day, 10:50 PM, Operator did not notice that his boat's course was altered.  Subsequently, Operator's boat collided with the shore in Jacob's Creek Park.  Operator's boat struck a stone retaining wall causing extensive damage to the boat's bow and keel.  Also the boat's outdrive suffered extensive damage having been drug up onto the  rock shore about 37 feet from the water's edge.


BARDID: TX-2011-0179
Date: 2011-04-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 05:30:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0640 SAM RAYBURN
NearestCityTown: Sam Rayburn
County: 121 JASPER
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: UNKN
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Sharp Turn
AccidentCause2: People on Gunwale, Bow, or Transom
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
On 4-16-2011 @ aprx. 5:30 AM victim and his father, the operator, was launching Operator's boat at Twin Dikes Marina on Sam Rayburn Lake (Jasper County). Both VICTIM and Operator were fishing the MC Donalds Tournament.  VICTIM backed the boat TX down the ramp.  Operator backed the boat off of the trailer.  VICTIM parked the truck and was picked up at the boat ramp.  According to witnesses Operator began to back the boat up from the beach area at the boat ramp.  Operator nearly hit another boat  but instead suddenly threw his motor in gear (forward).  VICTIM had stood up and was going to bumper the crash.  However, VICTIM was thrown from the boat.  VICTIM fell from the back deck first to his knees then straight down on the Port side of the motor.  According to witness statements and evidence it seems as if victim was struck by Operator's motor.  VICTIM received severe injuries to his foot.  Victim was airlifted to Herman Hospital in Houston, TX.  Warden was not contacted about the accident until the following day.  END OF INVESTIGATION


BARDID: TX-2011-0180
Date: 2011-08-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0487 MCQUEENEY
NearestCityTown: McQueeney
County: 094 GUADALUPE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentCause2: NAVIGATION RULES VIOLATION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 8-7-11 I was notified of a PWC accident that occurred on the previous day on Lake McQueeney on 8-6-11.  An individual from the Lake McQueeney Ski Bees advised me that a man had been operating a PWC and struck the ski jump that is located on Lake McQueeney near the Treasure Island bridge.  I took the information given to me and was able to locate the PWC and the operator.  Operator explained to me that he had been operating the PWC and hit a wake and was ejected 75 feet from the ramp.  Operator said he had his lanyard on, and as he was ejected the engine died and the PWC proceeded to strike the ski jump which he says was at least 75 feet from where he exited the PWC.  Operator advised me that he had been wearing a coast guard approved PFD.  I inspected the damage to the PWC Operator was operating, TX 4019 AC.  There was a deep gouge on the keel of the PWC.  Also, there was extensive damage to the steering column, the throttle, and the starboard mirror and starboard side of front compartment area.  I then made contact with a witness to the accident.  Witness was operating his ski boat and pulling an inflatable tube.  He explained that Operator, while operating the PWC had cut across the bow of his boat within 50 foot and just after that had struck the ski jump.  Witness said that as soon as he heard the PWC strike the ramp, he looked up and saw Operator climbing up onto the ramp, and the PWC was wedged up under the ski jump.  Witness's witness statements and the damage to the PWC are inconsistent with Operator's claim that he was 75 feet from the ramp when he exited the PWC.  I made contact again with Operator, and he was issued citations for violating the 50 foot rule on a PWC, and reckless and negligent operation of a PWC.  There was extensive damage done to the ski jump by Operator striking it with the PWC.  

End of Report  8-12-11


BARDID: TX-2011-0181
Date: 2011-08-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:49:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0714 TAWAKONI
NearestCityTown: Emory
County: 190 RAINS
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel one was cruising north going under two mile bridge on Lake Tawakoni when the driver was distracted by the boy in boat and struck one of the concrete pillars.  Damaged occurred to the port side of the vessel including cracked and chipped fiberglass.


BARDID: TX-2011-0183
Date: 2011-08-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 8230 LOWER LAGUNA MADRE
NearestCityTown: South Padre Island
County: 031 CAMERON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentCause3: OPERATOR INEXPERIENCE
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessels one and two were traveling in the same direction next to each other.  Vessel two turned towards vessel one.  Vessel two struck vessel one on the port side.  Vessel two struck the left leg of the passenger of vessel one.  The passenger was transported to the hospital with broken bones.


BARDID: TX-2011-0184
Date: 2011-07-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:54:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0466 LYNDON B. JOHNSON
NearestCityTown: KINGSLAND
County: 150 LLANO
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inexperience
AccidentCause2: OPERATOR INATTENTION
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Fixed Object
RedactedNarrative:
Operator WAS CRUISING LAKE LBJ ON HIS FAMILIES PERSONAL JET SKI THAT ACCORDING TO HIS FATHER/OWNER THAT HE HAD MADE A TURN AND FAILED TO AVOID COLLIDING WITH A PERSONAL RESIDENCE BULKHEAD THAT WAS APPROXIMATELY 2 FEET TALL AND MADE OF CONCRETE.  THE POINT OF IMPACT CREATED AN APPROXIMATE 3.5 FOOT BREAK IN THE BULK HEAD AND LAUNCHED THE JET SKI  WITH Operator STILL ABOURD APPROXIMATLEY 37 FEET TO A SECONDARY IMPACT WHICH CAUSED THE JET SKI TO BEGIN ROLLING AND COMING TO REST 67 FEET FROM THE INITIAL POINT OF IMPACT.  Operator THE LONE DRIVER RECEIVED A CUT ON THE HEAD WHICH NEEDED STICHES AND A BROKEN RIGHT ARM.  

NO MECHANICLA FAILURES WERE REPORTED OR NOTICED BY THIS INVESTIGATOR.  ALCOHOL AND DRUGS WERE NOT BEING USED AND ARE NOT CONSIDERED AS A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR.  

Operator WAS WEARING A PROPER PERSONAL FLOATATION DEVICE AND IT WAS ACTUALLY CUT OFF BY RESPONDING FIRST RESPONDERS.  HIS KILL SWITCH WAS ALSO CORRECTLY UTILYZED.

IT WAS INITIALLY REPORTED TO ME THAT Operator SUFFERED FROM FREQUENT SEIZURES AND THAT HE APPEARED TO BE STIFF AND NOT ATTEMPTING TO MAKE ANY CORRECTIVE MEASURES TO AVOID COLLIDING WITHT THE BULKHEAD.  GAME WARDENS AT THE HOSPITAL REPORTED THAT A SEIZURE WAS LIKELY TO HAVE OCCURED AS STATED BY MEDICAL STAFF.  Operator'S FATHER THE OWNER OF THE JET SKI LATER TOLD ME THAT HE DID NOT BELIEVE A SEIZURE OCCURED BUT THAT Operator MIGHT HAVVE JUST FROZE UP.


BARDID: TX-2011-0187
Date: 2011-07-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:15:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 2180 GALVESTON BAY
NearestCityTown: Galveston
County: 084 GALVESTON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unseen water hazard
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Submerged Object
RedactedNarrative:
WHILE WORKING ON A RESEARCH PROJECT FOR THE UNIVERSITY, THE OPERATOR WAS HEADING BACK TO THE UNIVERSITY IN THE BAY AND STRUCK AN UNSEEN SUBMERGED OBJECT, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE LOWER UNIT OF THE MOTOR.  NO INJURIES REPORTED


BARDID: TX-2011-0188
Date: 2011-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:37:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 6130 CORPUS CHRISTI BAY
NearestCityTown: CORPUS CHRISTI
County: 178 NUECES
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Submerged Object
AccidentEvent2: GROUNDING
RedactedNarrative:
Officers responded to a call that a sailboat had washed up on rocks in the Corpus Christi harbor.  After making contact with a operator, still aboard the vessel, the officers were told by operatorthat when he came into the harbor he hit a submerged pipe, causing him to lose steerage and power.  The boat drifted up on the rocks, and the waves hitting the side of the vessel cause major damage to the hull of the vessel.  The vessel was removed from the water by the General Land Office.  No injuries reported.


BARDID: TX-2011-0189
Date: 2011-08-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:45:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0466 LYNDON B. JOHNSON
NearestCityTown: Sunrise Beach
County: 150 LLANO
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/15/2011 at approximately 3:45 PM operator was operating a Personal watercraft , TX 3325 KC, with one person as a passenger riding backwards and towing another who was wake boarding. Operator was operating in the Sandy Creek area of Lake Lyndon B. Johnson, headed in the general direction of the main body of the lake. Victim was jumping a wake when he lost his balance and fell forward into the water. As Victim was falling the wake board came loose from his feet and collided with his head leaving a 4 to 5 inch laceration to the upper right side of the head.  Passenger then jumped off the PWC to allow room for Victim to board the PWC and be transported to shore. Passenger was retrieved from the water by another person who was nearby on another PWC. Victim wrapped his head in a towel and then he and Operator traveled by vehicle to meet EMS for medical treatment. Victim was then transported to Seton Highland Lakes Hospital in Burnet, TX to receive further medical treatment.


BARDID: TX-2011-0190
Date: 2011-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:01:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0714 TAWAKONI
NearestCityTown: WEST TAWAKANI
County: 116 HUNT
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous Waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
The operator stated that a large wave came over the bow of his aluminum boat and caused the vessel to sink.  No injuries reported.  According to the narrative and the report the boat sank, no occupants were thrown in the water or needed rescuing.


BARDID: TX-2011-0193
Date: 2011-06-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0316 GRANBURY
NearestCityTown: Granbury
County: 111 HOOD
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Sharp Turn
AccidentCause2: Force of wave/wake
AccidentEvent1: Skier Mishap
RedactedNarrative:
On 06-24-11 at about 4:30 p.m. the injured person was thrown from a tube, and transported to Lake Granbury Medical Center and later transported by helicopter Fort Worth Methodist Hospital.  The injured was diagnosed with a concusion, kept overnight for observation, and released at about 11:00 a.m. the following day.


BARDID: TX-2011-0194
Date: 2011-07-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0743 TRAVIS
NearestCityTown: AUSTIN
County: 227 TRAVIS
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Person Departed Vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person Struck by Propeller
RedactedNarrative:
victim Was sitting towards the bow of the pontoon boat and while the boat was underway she jumped overboard.  As she departed, her friend attempted to grab her and they both left the vessel, going under the pontoon boat.  The operator did not have enough time to react and turn the motor off before the propeller struck victim, causing severe lacerations to her back and legs, a broken pelvis, and a broken foot. Her friend was uninjured.  Lower Colorado River Authority officers responded to the incident.  Victim was transported to a near-by hospital.  Alcohol was present, but no charges were filed.

Report completed by Officer - LCRA.


BARDID: TX-2011-0195
Date: 2011-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:01:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0743 TRAVIS
NearestCityTown: Austin
County: 227 TRAVIS
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator Inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with Recreational Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Unit one was traveling east through the Emerald Point Marina towards the ship store. Operator of unit one, while on his PWC was speaking on his cell phone and used his left hand to steer and control his speed on the watercraft. Unit one approached unit two's starboard stern and over accelerated his water craft and struck unit 2. Unit 2 suffered damaged to her right rear. Unit one suffered an approximate 2.5' gash to its port side mid-beam.


BARDID: TX-2012-0056
Date: 2012-06-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0186 COLETO CREEK LAKE
NearestCityTown: Victoria
County: 088 GOLIAD
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
On June 10, 2012, I, Texas Game Warden was patrolling Coleto Creek Reservoir when I was contacted by Game Warden about a boat accident that had occurred at the lake.  The only information Warden had was that one subject was being transported to the boat ramp in Coleto Creek Park and that EMS was enroute to the ramp to assist.  I was on the upper part of Perdido Creek and headed toward the boat ramp to check on the subject involved at the boat ramp.  While enroute I was passing the island next to the power plant was flagged down by a boat next to the island.  I made contact and was informed that one of the individuals on this boat was the operator of the vessel involved in the boat accident.  I had him get onto my boat and put on a PFD so that he could show me where the boat accident occurred.  We went to the location of the boat accident and I observed a red boat on the shoreline that had collided with a dock behind a residence.  

I advised Warden by phone where I was and the location of the boat accident so, that he could be enroute to the location of the crash.  At this time I identified the operator of the vessel as Operator. Upon arrival of Warden I had him photograph the vessel as it sat with only the transom of the boat still in the water.  While Warden photographed the boat I spoke with the operator of the vessel and he told me that as he went into the turn of the bend he lost power and the motor died.  At this time he felt as he could not steer the boat and jumped from the moving vessel.  I asked him what he was doing prior to the accident and he stated that the group had just gone for a run around the lake.  I asked Operator if he had been drinking prior to the accident and he stated that he had drank about three beers.  I took Operator away from next the boat, where I could get to level ground.  I told Operator that I needed him to perform a few tasks to make sure that he was not intoxicated.  I had Operator perform the three tests for the Standardized Field Sobriety, and he completed the tests in a satisfactory manner.  

At this time subject arrived at the scene as he had gone with Victim who was the injured subject at the boat ramp.  Subject stated to me that he, Victim and Operator were riding in Operator’s boat when the motor shut down.  He stated that they were heading toward the shore when he jumped out of the boat.  He stated that when he came up that the boat was on the shore and that Victim was hurt.  He stated that someone picked them up and transported them to the boat ramp.  Operator with the assistance of another boat, pulled the boat back into the water and he started the boat and drove it back to the boat ramp.  

Once at the boat ramp with the boat on the trailer I took more photos of the boat and the damage to the boat.  This was done at the ramp due to the area where the boat hit the shoreline there was debris on top of the boat.  The damage to the boat was located on the front of the boat on the keel, due to ramping upward on concrete and hitting a sitting area.  There was damage to the rub rail pulling it off the boat on both sides and a hole in the boat on the starboard side of the boat above the water line   The hole in the boat was due to a piece of pipe that was part of the structure of the dock/ sitting area.  The hole in the boat was approximately 3-4 inches across and approximately 8-10 inches long.  
Warden and I went to Detar Hospital in Victoria to check on the injuries of Victim.  I met with Victim who was in the ER of the hospital.  Victim stated to me that he was in the boat with Operator and Subject and he was in the front port side seat of the boat. Victim stated they had gone to make a run around the lake and


BARDID: TX-2012-0057
Date: 2012-06-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:55:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0723 TEXOMA
NearestCityTown: Pottsboro
County: 091 GRAYSON
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 06/10/2012 at approximately 5:55 P.M. Operator and her son Operator’s son were riding a rented PWC in the Little Mineral Arm of Lake Texoma. Operator was operating the PWC and Operator’s son was a passenger. Operator brought the PWC to plane and exited the mouth of the Little Mineral Arm of the lake and went into the main body of the lake. The main body of the lake had rough conditions brought on by winds from 15-25 MPH. Operator was still on plane and her PWC hit a wave which caused the PWC to quickly turn to the right. Operator and her son were thrown to the left. operator apparently hit the PWC on her left side as she was ejected, breaking her left arm below the shoulder. Both occupants were wearing PFD's and the kill switch was properly utilized.


BARDID: TX-2012-0058
Date: 2012-06-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:45:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0292 FORT PHANTOM HILL
NearestCityTown: ABILENE
County: 127 JONES
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
According to the Abilene Police Department report, witnesses stated that on 6-2-12, at approximately 8:30 PM, Operator fell out of his kayak approximately 100-150 feet from shore.  Unable to get back into the kayak, Operator decided to swim back to shore and began panicking and yelling for help.  At this time two people began to swim towards Operator but was unable to get to him before he went under.   At approximately 9:00 PM, Abilene Lake Patrol contacted Taylor County Game Warden to assist with the recovery of a drowning victim.  At approximately 10:00 PM, Taylor County Wardens began searching for the victim using side-scan sonar.  At approximately 10:47 PM the body was located and marked.  Warden contacted the Abilene Lake Patrol to commence dragging operations and the body was recovered at 11:58 PM.  Operator did not have a PFD at the time of the accident.  The body was transported to the main boat ramp where Jones County Justice of the Peace pronounced the subject deceased at 12:25 AM on 6-3-12.  Abilene Professional Services transported the body to their mortuary.  Preliminary autopsy report included a foam cone, pulmonary congestion and edema, and bilateral petrous bone hemorrhages consistent with a drowning death.  Toxicology is still pending.


BARDID: TX-2012-0059
Date: 2012-05-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
State: TX
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0320 GRAPEVINE
NearestCityTown: Grapevine
County: 220 TARRANT
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Person Ejected from Vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Here is what was reported to me from the owner of the PWC :  "Three people on board the Sea Doo, the driver made a sharp turn and the two passengers fell off. The girl that was hurt landed on her back on the craft, then fell head first into the water. She was then taken to the emergency room at Baylor. She received x-ray's and a CT scan, both tests came up negative. She had some medications for pain and took some time off work. She is expected to make a full recovery." It was reported to me two weeks after the accident took place. He reported that all three people aboard the watercraft were wearing a PFD.


