# ReleasableAccidentes

BARDID: TX-2022-0133
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0143 CANYON
NearestCityorTown: Hancock
County: 046 COMAL
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 3, 2022, at approximately 11:15 am on Canyon Lake in Comal County, Deputy , witnessed a PWC SeaDoo –Teal/Black being driven at a high rate of speed around Boat Ramp 18 within 50 feet of other personal watercrafts.  The PWC was driven by a female, 


BARDID: TX-2022-0134
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0590 POSSUM KINGDOM
NearestCityorTown: Graford
County: 182 PALO PINTO
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/14/22 at approximately 7:30am, Vessel 1 was being operated by an adult staff member of the Boy Scouts of American - Council (BSA) Camp. He stated he and two others were operating the camps ski vessel along the south shoreline cliffs west of Hells Gat


BARDID: TX-2022-0135
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1751 OFFATS BAYOU
NearestCityorTown: Galveston
County: 084 GALVESTON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/2/2022 at approximately 10:15 PM, Texas Game Wardens were called out for a boat crash that had occurred in Offats Bayou near Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) property located on Offats Bayou. Upon arrival, it was determined that a singl


BARDID: TX-2022-0136
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 6055 INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY
NearestCityorTown: Matagorda
County: 158 MATAGORDA
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was operating his 24' JH Performance vessel entering the Matagorda Harbor entrance from the Intracoastal Canal.  After slowing down to idle speed, he asked the occupants to get the ropes out to tie up to the dock.  After weight shifted on the boa


BARDID: TX-2022-0137
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:52:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0368 HOUSTON
NearestCityorTown: HOUSTON
County: 101 HARRIS
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR STATED THAT HE WAS TRAVELLING NORTH ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE LAKE IN THE BLUE ZONE. HE STATAED THAT HE STRUCK A PARTIALLY SUBMERGED TREE. HE STATED THAT HE LODT STEERING AND PROPULSION. NO INJURIES


BARDID: TX-2022-0138
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0033 AUSTIN
NearestCityorTown: AUSTIN
County: 227 TRAVIS
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
EMS was already on scene and all individuals and jet skis were accounted for.  After speaking with all involved parties, it was apparent that both jet skis were being operated in very close proximity to each other (within 50') at a high rate of speed.  Ev


BARDID: TX-2022-0139
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:26:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0033 AUSTIN
NearestCityorTown: AUSTIN
County: 227 TRAVIS
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 7, 2022 at approximately 1226pm Operator was operating his 18ft Bayliner carrying 2 occupants. He was traveling down stream on Lake Austin between zones 6&5. Operator was on the right side of the Lake approximately 60ft from the shore line. 

At


BARDID: TX-2022-0141
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:01:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0033 AUSTIN
NearestCityorTown: AUSTIN
County: 227 TRAVIS
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 12, 2022 at about 18:01 we on duty working Lake Patrol when we were advised of a Jet Ski Crash - Hot Shot call. The back of this residence faces the Lake Austin Zone 1200 which is part of the Colorado River and is Austin Police jurisdiction. The c


BARDID: TX-2022-0142
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0783 WHITNEY
NearestCityorTown: Whitney
County: 109 HILL
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 07/03/2022 at approximately 1535p on Lake Whitney at the McCown Valley Park boat ramp, Hill County dispatch received a 911 call from boat occupant, advising that another occupant, identified, had jumped off the back of the vessel and had been struck by


BARDID: TX-2022-0144
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 3220 LAVACA BAY
NearestCityorTown: Port Lavaca
County: 029 CALHOUN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 10, 2022 I received a message from Game Warden about a possible boating accident the previous night. The operator at Tow Boat had provided information from a recovered vessel that was capsized. I contacted the vessel owner, who was identified, and


BARDID: TX-2022-0145
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 2050 BASTROP BAY
NearestCityorTown: Angleton
County: 020 BRAZORIA
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
At 1648 Hours on 7/03/2022, TPWD dispatch advised that Brazoria County Sheriff’s office was seeking assistance with a boat accident where there was one reported injury. Game Wardens 1, 2, and 3 responded to the boat ramp on Bastrop Bayou at FM 2004 to con


BARDID: TX-2022-0146
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0368 HOUSTON
NearestCityorTown: Humble
County: 101 HARRIS
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Missing or inadequate navigation aids
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
this summary is a self-report of the accident made by the owner/operator of the vessel, he stated the following:
"Ran boat aground on underwater sandbar that was left unmarked after recently dredging out an island. The channel in front of 
Luce Bayou ha


BARDID: TX-2022-0147
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0255 DUNLAP
NearestCityorTown: Seguin
County: 094 GUADALUPE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 23, 2022, at approximately 6:09PM, I received a phone call from the Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office requesting assistance at the 900 Block of Schumann’s Beach Road, New Braunfels, for a boating accident involving a Personal Watercraft (registrat


BARDID: TX-2022-0149
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:56:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0301 LEWISVILLE
NearestCityorTown: Frisco
County: 061 DENTON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday, July 23, 2022 at approximately 6:56 pm, Operator was operating a Cobalt 220 on Lake Lewisville near Cottonwood Creek Marina. Additional passengers included. The vessel was beached on the shoreline and had become bogged down in the mud. Puttin


BARDID: TX-2022-0150
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:36:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 6055 INTRACOASTAL CANAL
NearestCityorTown: PORT O'CONNOR
County: 029 CALHOUN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 11, 2022 at approximately 9:40 PM, I Texas Game Warden heard over the radio of a possible boating accident. I contacted Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office who advised that a male subject had been stuck by a boat propeller near the Sanctuary subdivisi


BARDID: TX-2022-0151
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0466 LYNDON B. JOHNSON
NearestCityorTown: Kingsland
County: 150 LLANO
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7-23-2010, at approximately 5:00 PM, on the LLano River portion of Lake LBJ, Operator was driving a 2017 Yamaha Wave Runner towing three passengers on two tubes, two females on one tube, and a male on the other tube.  Operator was approaching the resid


BARDID: TX-2022-0152
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-07-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0640 SAM RAYBURN
NearestCityorTown: Zavalla
County: 003 ANGELINA
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
AccidentCause3: Failure to vent
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The vessel was fueled and trailered approximately 15 miles to the launch.  When fueled a small amount of fuel was discharged through the vent on the outside of the vessel which was considered normal.  When the vessel reached the boat ramp the operator ent


BARDID: TX-2022-0154
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1530 SAN JACINTO RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Houston
County: 101 HARRIS
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday, July 23, 2022. At approximately 4:00 PM. I state Game Warden received a phone call from Warden advising that there was a boat crash on the San Jacinto River. However, Warden was not in the county to respond. I called Harris County Dispatch to


BARDID: TX-2022-0155
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0434 LAVON
NearestCityorTown: Princeton
County: 043 COLLIN
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 9:45pm On June 18, 2022, I received a call of a reported boat accident involving four people on the northwest side of lake Lavon. It was reported that one individual was still on the phone and still in the water holding on to a tree. 


BARDID: TX-2022-0157
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-07-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0734 TOLEDO BEND
NearestCityorTown: Hemphill
County: 202 SABINE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was cruising on vessel when he struck a stump in the water and put a hole in the hull of the PWC. The operator was ejected from the PWC hitting his knees across the handlebars resulting in the vessel to turn. The vessel stopped due to the kill sw


BARDID: TX-2022-0158
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0143 CANYON
NearestCityorTown: New Braunfels
County: 046 COMAL
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Improper loading
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
I, Texas Game Warden, along with Texas Game Warden received a call from dispatch about a capsize boat at approximately 2200 hours. We rushed to the location with our blue emergency lights activated and located where the incident took place. Upon arrival, 


BARDID: TX-2022-0159
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-06-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1402 NECHES RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Silsbee
County: 100 HARDIN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 6/14/2022 at approximately 8:09pm, I, Texas Game Warden, received a phone call from the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office dispatch. They told me that there had been a boating accident at the John’s Lake area of the Neches River and there were injuries to 


BARDID: TX-2022-0160
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0301 LEWISVILLE
NearestCityorTown: Lewisville
County: 061 DENTON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On or about 1500, Saturday 30 July 2022, vessel 1 (2008 Chaparral) struck the dock at the fuel docks at Pier 121 Lake Lewisville, Lewisville TX in Denton County.

Operator was operating V1 near the fuel docks at Pier 121 Lake Lewisville, Lewisville TX i


BARDID: TX-2022-0161
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:15:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0582 JOE POOL
NearestCityorTown: GRAND PRAIRIE
County: 057 DALLAS
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On  June 10, 2022 at about 1615 a 23' Sylvan Pontoon boat was traveling north on Joe Pool Lake. Operator was operating the pontoon boat at idle speed. The pontoon boat attempted to cross a large wake from another boat maintaining idle speed and perpendicu


BARDID: TX-2022-0162
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-08-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:45:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0734 TOLEDO BEND
NearestCityorTown: Shelbyville
County: 210 SHELBY
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/2/2022 I Texas Game Warden received a call at approximately 4:45 PM on a missing boater on Toledo Bend in the area known as East Hamilton. Investigator and I responded to the call and launched a TPWD vessel in search efforts for the individual. At ap


BARDID: TX-2022-0163
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:22:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1522 SAN BERNARD RIVER
NearestCityorTown: WEST COLUMBIA
County: 020 BRAZORIA
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1, a personal watercraft, was operated by O1 and VESSEL 2, a recreational pontoon boat, was operated by O2.

VESSEL 2 was underway and had just been passed by another recreational vessel.  VESSEL 1 attempted to use the wake of the passing vessel 


BARDID: TX-2022-0164
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-07-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0874 TYLER EAST
NearestCityorTown: Tyler
County: 212 SMITH
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentCause2: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Unknown
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On JUly 31, I Smith County Game Warden received a call from the Smith County Sheriff's Office about a boat on fire at Lake Tyler.  I met with the boat owner at the Highway 64 boat ramp on Lake Tyler.  I asked him to explain the accident.  He said around 6


BARDID: TX-2022-0165
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0743 TRAVIS
NearestCityorTown: VOLENTE
County: 227 TRAVIS
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 5, 2022 at approximately 12:40pm, the operator of vessel one rented the vessel from Marina on Lake Travis. After renting the vessel, staff escorted the operator out to the vessel docked at the marina. Once staff finished the necessary paperwork fo


BARDID: TX-2022-0166
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-07-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0061 BELTON (BELL CO)
NearestCityorTown: MOFFAT
County: 014 BELL
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
AT APPROXIMATELY 6:00PM ON JULY 31, 2022 JET SKI 1 WAS TRAVELING NORTH AT APPXOMATELY 20 MPH ON LAKE BELTON NEAR LAWSON'S POINT. JET SKI 2 WAS ALSO TRAVELING NORTH AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH AND BEHIND APPROXIMATELY 300 YARDS OF JET SKI 1. AS JET SKI 2 CAME 


BARDID: TX-2022-0167
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-08-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: 6055 INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY
NearestCityorTown: Freeport
County: 020 BRAZORIA
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Inadequate onboard navigation lights
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 6, 2022, at approximately 9:45 PM, Texas Game Warden received a call from Texas Parks and Wildlife dispatch in reference to a possible boating fatality accident that occurred in the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) at approximately 9:00 PM. At approx


BARDID: TX-2022-0168
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-08-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:11:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0783 WHITNEY
NearestCityorTown: Clifton
County: 018 BOSQUE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/6/2022 at approximately 6:11PM I, State Game Warden, received a phone call about a boat on fire at Lake Whitney. I contacted Bosque County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch to advise them of the incident and identify who the US Army Corp of Engineer Ranger(s


BARDID: TX-2022-0169
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0152 CEDAR CREEK (LAKE)
NearestCityorTown: Athens
County: 107 HENDERSON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 08-06-2022, at approximately 5:15PM, I Texas Game Warden, received information from Henderson County Sheriff's Office that a jet ski accident occurred on Cedar Creek Lake.  I was advised by HCSO that one of the operators on a jet ski had a severe leg i


BARDID: TX-2022-0170
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:37:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0143 CANYON
NearestCityorTown: Canyon Lake
County: 046 COMAL
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 6th, 2022, at about 1837 PM I observed an open cabin motorboat pulling a large tube on a line with two children on it. The tube took to the air and went up about fifteen feet and both children fell off and hit the water. My Partner and I went ov


BARDID: TX-2022-0171
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0451 LIVINGSTON
NearestCityorTown: Livingston, TX
County: 187 POLK
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/06/2022 at approximately 5:20 pm I, Texas game warden, received a call from the Polk County Sheriff’s office informing me that they had received a call from an emergency room nurse at CHI Memorial Hospital in Livingston who reported to the Sheriff’s 


BARDID: TX-2022-0172
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0368 HOUSTON
NearestCityorTown: Houston
County: 101 HARRIS
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Initial investigation was completed by Houston Police Department marine division officer and is as follows.
Officer from the Houston Police Department responded to the incident. Houston Fire Department 101 (HFD) stated that he was treated but fled the lo


BARDID: TX-2022-0173
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0743 TRAVIS
NearestCityorTown: Austin
County: 227 TRAVIS
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Congested waters
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 6:00 pm on July 4th, 2022, Game Wardens were patrolling Lake Travis enforcing water safety for the holiday weekend.  While patrolling Devil's Cove, the Game Wardens were flagged down by two individuals standing on the second deck of a pon


BARDID: TX-2022-0174
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0320 GRAPEVINE
NearestCityorTown: Grapevine
County: 220 TARRANT
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 18:05 on May 21, 2022, I State Game Warden, received a call from Grapevine Police Department about an apparent boating accident that occurred on Lake Grapevine, in Tarrant County. I was able to watch the local Fire Department make an emer


BARDID: TX-2022-0175
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:34:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 3360 MATAGORDA BAY
NearestCityorTown: port oconnor
County: 029 CALHOUN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 2-2-22, at approximately 12:49AM, I received a call from the Calhoun County Dispatch about a boat accident that happened near the Fishing Center in Port O’Connor. I arrived on scene shortly after receiving the call. I recognized the vessel operator, st


BARDID: TX-2022-0176
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:47:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0590 POSSUM KINGDOM
NearestCityorTown: Graford
County: 182 PALO PINTO
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 Operator, rented a 2021 Crownline owned by owner. He had no boating experience prior to the incident and had not completed a boater education course. He admitted to consuming three or four Modelo beers prior to the incident. No charges for BWI we


BARDID: TX-2022-0177
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 2050 BASTROP BAY
NearestCityorTown: Surfside
County: 020 BRAZORIA
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL ONE WAS TRAVELLING THROUGH THE CHANNEL ON BASTROP BAY AND OPERATOR STATED THE MOTOR HIT AN OBJECT (MOST LIKELY OYSTER REEF/SAND BAR) OPERATOR STATED HE OVER CORRECTED CAUSING THE BOAT TO TURN ABRUPTLY. TO THE STARBOARD SIDE.THIS RESULTED IN THE OPE


BARDID: TX-2022-0179
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0143 CANYON
NearestCityorTown: Canyon Lake
County: 046 COMAL
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator Statement: O1 was on his PWC with two Juveniles, driving fast and turning quickly to throw them from the PWC for entertainment. They decided to head out to the main lake and he accelerated to about 60MPH, he saw a large wake ahead and let off the


BARDID: TX-2022-0180
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:14:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0256 EAGLE MOUNTAIN
NearestCityorTown: AZLE
County: 220 TARRANT
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of the vessel advise he was travelling at a speed of approximately 60 miles per hour at which time he hit a "rogue wave", possibly from a passing wake boat. His boat went into the air and rolled slightly to the port side. The force of the boa


BARDID: TX-2022-0181
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0743 TRAVIS
NearestCityorTown: LAKEWAY
County: 227 TRAVIS
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 23, 2022 at approximately 1035hrs, I Deputy  was given to me by a District unit who responded to the Boat Accident.  Operator was driving the boat while towing injured who was kneeboarding.  Injured said as he fell, his leg went one way while the 


BARDID: TX-2022-0182
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-08-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 6093 PORT ARANSAS PASS
NearestCityorTown: Port Aransas
County: 178 NUECES
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On or about the 13th of August 2022 at approximately 6:25pm, I, State Game Warden contacted a individual regarding a boat accident that had occurred earlier that day. 
As I arrived on scene to speak with individual, I announced myself as Game Warden. He 


BARDID: TX-2022-0183
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1583 TAYLOR BAYOU
NearestCityorTown: LaBelle
County: 123 JEFFERSON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 and Vessel 2 were both travelling on full plane at cruising speed on Taylor’s Bayou.  Vessel 1 was heading eastbound and vessel 2 was heading westbound. Vessel 2 admitted to operating his vessel in the middle of the channel (Violating the rules o


BARDID: TX-2022-0184
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1452 PINE ISLAND BAYOU
NearestCityorTown: BEAUMONT
County: 123 JEFFERSON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
An aluminum boat owned by Operator carrying five people; one operator and four juvenile passengers were traveling east on Pine Island Bayou. While traveling on the bayou the vessel encountered a stump that was submerged just under the surface of the water


BARDID: TX-2022-0185
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0743 TRAVIS
NearestCityorTown: Austin
County: 227 TRAVIS
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 07/24/2022, Game Warden was contacted about a vessel accident that occurred the day prior on 07/23/2022.  Game Warden met with boat owner for the struck vessel (2022 Manitou VP25 Pontoon Boat) and the primary boat operator during the incident for an in


BARDID: TX-2022-0187
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-09-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:42:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0566 PALESTINE
NearestCityorTown: CHANDLER
County: 107 HENDERSON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 9-5-22 at 11:42am, I State Game Warden received a call from The Henderson County Sheriff's Office regarding a boat accident on Lake Palestine in Flat Creek. Upon reaching the accident scene I saw two vessels in the water with severe damage. A witness w


BARDID: TX-2022-0188
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-09-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0014 AMISTAD
NearestCityorTown: Del Rio
County: 233 VAL VERDE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Owner/operator of the vessel was approaching the dock and trying to tie his boat up he realized the boat was still in reverse. He tried to take the boat out of reverse and when he did, he pushed the throttle forward in a manner that caused the boat to col


BARDID: TX-2022-0189
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-09-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:22:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1530 SAN JACINTO RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Houston
County: 101 HARRIS
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On Sunday September 11, 2022, at approximately 6:30 PM, I Texas Game Warden and Marine Safety Enforcement Officer, was dispatched to the marine for a two-boat accident. While on scene Crosby Fire Department informed me of their time logs. Crosby Fire Depa


BARDID: TX-2022-0190
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0143 CANYON
NearestCityorTown: Sattler
County: 046 COMAL
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper anchoring
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 27, 2022, Operator 1 was driving/operating his Triton Boat on Canyon Lake, in Comal County Texas.
  At approximately 9:15 pm Operator 1 hit a Personal Watercraft.  He called the Comal Sheriffs office immediately and looked for the PWCs’ occupan


BARDID: TX-2022-0191
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0783 WHITNEY
NearestCityorTown: Clifton
County: 018 BOSQUE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/27/22 at approximately 9:07AM I, State Game Warden, received a phone call from State Game Warden who advised me of a partially capsized vessel near Walling Bend Park on Lake Whitney. I responded to the area and found the owner and operator of the ves


BARDID: TX-2022-0192
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-09-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0696 STILLHOUSE HOLLOW
NearestCityorTown: BELTON
County: 014 BELL
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Inadequate onboard navigation lights
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 9-13-22, at approximately 11pm, Warden received a phone call from operator who reported a boating accident that had occurred on Lake Stillhouse 1.5 hours prior.  The accident occurred during a Tuesday night fishing tournament.  Warden discovered the ac


BARDID: TX-2022-0193
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-09-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 06:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0164 CHOKE CANYON
NearestCityorTown: TILDEN
County: 162 MCMULLEN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On September 18, 2022 vessel 1 launched from Calliham State Park boat ramp and proceeded towards a marked waypoint on a GPS device. Vessel 1 was traveling at approximately 50 mph in the dark (before sunrise) with the operator relying on a GPS device to na


BARDID: TX-2022-0194
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-09-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0061 BELTON (BELL CO)
NearestCityorTown: Moffat
County: 014 BELL
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On September 4, 2022, while patrolling Lake Belton in Bell County, Texas Game Wardens were dispatched to a reported boat accident with serious bodily injury at approximately 1:50pm.  While responding, Wardens were advised that a single Personal Watercraft


BARDID: TX-2022-0195
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-09-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1378 MISSION RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Refugio TX
County: 196 REFUGIO
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
I received a phone call from Refugio County Dispatch at approximately 2:50PM stating there was a boating accident on the Mission River. Dispatch informed me the  vessel was taking the injured back to  dock located in the Mission River Oaks neighborhood. I


BARDID: TX-2022-0196
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-09-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0192 CONROE
NearestCityorTown: Montgomery
County: 170 MONTGOMERY
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On September 25, 2022, at approximately 7:45 PM, I (Game Warden) received a report of a hit and run boat accident on Lake Conroe in Montgomery County, Texas. I arrived at the complainant’s address at approximately 8:30 PM that evening. I interviewed the o


BARDID: TX-2022-0197
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-09-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0404 KEMP (BAYLOR CO)
NearestCityorTown: SEYMOUR
County: 012 BAYLOR
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On September 17, 2022 I, Texas Game Warden, received a phone call from a individual informing me about a boat accident on Lake Kemp.  This accident occurred around 1600hrs.  I contacted Warden to patrol to Vernon hospital to interview the driver and injur


BARDID: TX-2022-0198
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-10-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:08:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0033 AUSTIN
NearestCityorTown: Austin
County: 227 TRAVIS
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 10-01-2022 at approximately 6:40 PM Game Warden 1 and I, Game Warden, were patrolling Lake Austin. The weather was approximately 82 degrees and clear and sunny. Vessel traffic was normal for Lake Austin. During our patrol we were informed about a vesse


BARDID: TX-2022-0199
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-10-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:19:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0192 CONROE
NearestCityorTown: Montgomery
County: 170 MONTGOMERY
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On October 1, 2022, at approximately 5:18 Pm, Vessel 1 was traveling west at approximately 10-15 miles per hour in Rush Creek on Lake Conroe. Vessel 1 was operated by O1 and occupied by two other passengers. Vessel 2 was traveling east  at approximately 8


BARDID: TX-2022-0200
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-10-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:41:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0743 TRAVIS
NearestCityorTown: JONESTOWN
County: 227 TRAVIS
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Inadequate onboard navigation lights
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On October 2, 2022, I received a call from Travis County Dispatch regarding a 2 vessel collision on Lake Travis. The collision occurred at approximately 7:41 pm. Game Warden and I arrived at Emerald Point Marina at approximately 8:40 pm to meet the vessel


BARDID: TX-2022-0201
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 03:41:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0743 TRAVIS
NearestCityorTown: SPICEWOOD
County: 227 TRAVIS
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 2, 2022 at approximately 4:30 am, I, Game Warden, received an email from Texas Parks and Wildlife Dispatch regarding a boat accident that had occurred on Lake Travis and would be contacted if my assistance was needed.

Later that afternoon, at a


BARDID: TX-2022-0202
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-10-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:35:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: 5090 CEDAR BAYOU (ARAN. BAY)
NearestCityorTown: Baytown
County: 101 HARRIS
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On October 9, 2022, at approximately 12:30pm, OPERATOR and eight passengers launched from Roseland Park in Baytown, Texas. At ~12:50pm, they continued traveling south down Cedar Bayou wake boarding. At 1:07pm they turned around and headed back north up th


BARDID: TX-2022-0203
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-10-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:27:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0109 BRIDGEPORT
NearestCityorTown: Chico
County: 249 WISE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Narrative: 

On 10/15/22 at approximately 1632 hours, i, state game warden was dispatched by wise county sheriffs office to a possible drowning involving victim at three fingers cove on lake bridgeport. Upon arrival warden and i utilized sidecan sonar t


BARDID: TX-2022-0204
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-10-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 2201 JONES LAKE (GALV. BAY)
NearestCityorTown: Hitchcock
County: 084 GALVESTON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 10/23/2022 at approximately 01:15 PM, owner/ operator was travelling Northeast in the northern area of Jones Bay near Houston Dr, Hitchcock, TX when he was making a left turn around the point. While making the turn, the rear portion of the vessel lost 


BARDID: TX-2022-0205
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-10-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0434 LAVON
NearestCityorTown: Lavon
County: 043 COLLIN
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Officer received notification of a boat crash on Lake Lavon on 10/21/22 at approximately 12:30pm. I was already on the lake and responded within 5 minutes. The weather was clear, moderately windy, with little to no vessel traffic on the lake. Once I arriv


BARDID: TX-2022-0206
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0372 HUBBARD CREEK
NearestCityorTown: BRECKENRIDGE
County: 215 STEPHENS
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 2, 2022, at approximately 3:48pm, I, Texas State Game Warden, received a call from Stephens County dispatch of a boat accident that had recently occurred on Hubbard Creek Lake. I was informed by dispatch that there were no injuries and that both p


BARDID: TX-2022-0208
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-11-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 5020 ARANSAS BAY
NearestCityorTown: Rockport
County: 004 ARANSAS
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Missing or inadequate navigation aids
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On 11/24/2022 at approximately 1746 hours I was contacted by Aransas County Dispatch, they informed me that they were on the phone with someone stating that they had been involved in a boating accident. They informed me that they were being told someone w


BARDID: TX-2022-0209
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-11-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:50:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: 2050 BASTROP BAY
NearestCityorTown: Freeport
County: 020 BRAZORIA
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On November 4th, 2022, at approximately 0850, Vessel 1 and Vessel 2 were involved in a collision that resulted in one fatality.

Vessel 1 (14’, Aluminum South Fork, TX 1726FJ, 20 HP outboard) travelled downriver of what is commonly referred to as Middle


BARDID: TX-2022-0210
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 7370 UPPER LAGUNA MADRE
NearestCityorTown: Corpus Christi
County: 178 NUECES
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7-9-2022 at approximately 7:30 PM a two-vessel accident occurred near Billing Bait Stand in the Packery Channel just off of the Intercoastal Waterway. Vessel 1 being operated was traveling ESE toward his boat lift in between Billings and Clem's Marina.


BARDID: TX-2022-0212
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-12-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 04:50:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: 2100 CHOCOLATE BAY
NearestCityorTown: Alvin
County: 020 BRAZORIA
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday, December 17, 2022, at approximately 4:30am, owner/operator and passenger/witness arrived at Chocolate Bayou boat ramp off FM 2004 to go duck hunting.  According to OCCUPANT, they launched the boat at approximately 4:45am.  They were headed do


BARDID: TX-2022-0214
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-12-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 8230 LOWER LAGUNA MADRE
NearestCityorTown: Port Mansfield
County: 245 WILLACY
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On December 31, 2022, at 12:06 p.m. I Game Warden received a call from Port Mansfield PD that there had been a boat accident in the bay. I was informed there were no injuries and both vessels were mobile and making their way back to the harbor. Due to the


BARDID: TX-2022-0215
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-10-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:56:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0690 SQUAW CREEK
NearestCityorTown: Granbury
County: 111 HOOD
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentCause2: Improper loading
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On Thursday, October 13th 2022 at approximately 09:56 hours, I Texas Game Warden received a phone call from Hood County Dispatch, stating they had just received a report of a fisherman that went under water at Squaw Creek Reservoir, and had not surfaced. 


BARDID: TX-2022-0216
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-06-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:44:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 2180 GALVESTON BAY
NearestCityorTown: jamaica beach
County: 084 GALVESTON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 25th, 2022, I, Texas Game Warden, received a call on or about 7:15 pm from Galveston Police Department (GPD) stating there had been a single boat crash in west bay near Jamacia Beach. Galveston Police Department stated the passenger was injured an


BARDID: TX-2022-0218
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-12-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:18:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 6055 INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY
NearestCityorTown: Port OConnor
County: 029 CALHOUN
WaterConditions: Very rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: Disabled vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
The Coast Guard rescued two boaters stranded near Port O’Connor, Texas, Thursday. Coast Guard Sector Corpus Christi watchstanders received a report from Coast Guard Station Port O’Connor personnel at 6:18 p.m. of two boaters whose 21-foot pleasure craft w


BARDID: TX-2022-0219
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-09-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1990 G OF MEX OFF GALV-FRPT <
NearestCityorTown: Galveston
County: 084 GALVESTON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
A call came into the U.S Coast Guard Station Galveston dealing with distressed boater at the Galveston Jetties around 7:00pm on 9/22/2023. A Cutter was launched and when they went to the area the boat was not in the vicinity. Approximately an hour later a


BARDID: UT-2014-0001
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-03-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Utah Lake
NearestCityorTown: Lindon
County: Utah
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Missing or inadequate navigation aids
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Dispatch called me at 17:28 on March 8th. Dispatch told me a boater called in and said that he hit a pipe on Utah Lake with is boat and that his boat was damaged. I called Operator, he said he had been fishing south of Lindon Marina. He went on plane and was heading further south when he hit a pipe that was just below the waterline. He was going around 40 mph when he struck the pipeline. He said that closer to shore he could see the pipeline partially out of the water. It was coming out from a concrete structure. See "Vessel Damage" for the damage that occurred to his boat and engines. Operator said that two other boats were nearby at the time of the accident and came over to make sure he and his son were okay. The guys on the boats told him that the pipeline was the "bubble up". Operator was able to limp his boat back to Lindon Marina after working on it. One of the other witnesses boated next to him on the way back to the marina to make sure he made it in safely. Operator also spoke with the manager of Lindon Marina after the accident. 

I went to Operator's residence on March 9th at 10 am to take photos of the boat and fill out this accident report. We then went back to Utah Lake State Park and went out on my vessel. I took him to Lindon Marina and we started south from there so he could show me where the pipeline was. I was able to see the pipeline and put my boat right next to it. The GPS coordinates are 40 degrees 19' 129 N 111 degrees 46' 061 W. The pipeline ran east to west from the old Geneva settling ponds. 

EOR


BARDID: UT-2014-0003
State: UT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-03-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sand Hollow Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Hurricane
County: Washington
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause3: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
SYNOPSIS: 
Ranger informed me about a boat that was at the north end of the lake, he told me a guy was going to come back and get it when the wind stops blowing. The individuals did not ask for help yet, but we may need to help him out. When the boat owner returned to the park his boat had major damage to the hull from banging into the rocks. 

NARRATIVE: 
Approximately 1130 hours, when I Ranger arrived to Sand Hollow at the beginning of my shift, I was informed by Ranger2 that a boat may need to be rescued on the lake. I was told that the operator/owner had left and was coming back to get his boat left on the water. He was blown to the north dam and walked back to his vehicle; while he left the boat tied to a buoy. Ranger2 and I could see from the docks that the boat was near the middle of the dam; it appeared to be tied to a buoy, with windy weather conditions it was unknown if it was hitting the stern or propeller on rocks. 

When the operator returned back to the park to retrieve his boat I asked him what happened, he stated that he was out just past the no wake zone at the marina with his 6 year old son (wearing life jacket) when the boat just stopped running. OPERATOR told us that the boat was just in the shop last week. He was not able to get it started back up. The weather conditions were very windy. The wind blew his boat into the north/west side of the lake slamming up against the rocks. The wind shifted directions east and blew his boat along the side of the dam banging on the rocks. His 6 year old son was scared and crying. OPERATOR was able to get to a buoy near the shore line and tie off on a handle inside the boat. OPERATOR and his son walked back to his vehicle and left the park where he yelled to Ranger2 he would come back when the weather was better to get it. 

Approximately 1400 hours OPERATOR came back to the lake after the weather conditions subsided with a battery pack. I told him that we would help him out as much as we could with towing his boat back. He thanked us, and stated to us that he was just going to walk on the dam and see if he could fix it. We launched the park boat and took OPERATOR with us to locate his boat. We noticed that the boat was not at the location we last seen it, but it was at the far north east end of the lake up against the rocks. we could see major damage to the boat as we pulled along side it. OPERATOR was able to tie tow rope to the eye of the bow and we were able to tow him back to the docks with no further problems. After OPERATOR was loaded on his trailer, I took pictures and assessed the damage for this report. There was approximately a foot of water in the bilge/engine compartment of the boat. 

I told OPERATOR that I would like to do a boat inspection on his boat as well. OPERATOR told me that he took a lot of things out of it. I asked for proof of registration and insurance, OPERATOR told me that he had all that stuff at home, he told me that he knows that it is insured. OPERATOR did not have a throwable PFD on his the vessel, or fire extinguisher. I told OPERATOR when he gets home to get me his insurance information for his boat, he told me he would call with the information. 

3/31/2014 
I made contact by phone with OPERATOR and asked if he had his insurance information. He told me that he was busy and forgot to get it to me. He also asked me why I needed it. I explained the boat needed to be insured to be on the water and I needed to complete the accident report. He then went on to explain that his brother had $4,000 worth of damage on his boat and never had a report and was able to get the claim. I explained I needed to submit my report ASAP and needed the information. OPERATOR told me he would get it to me. 

Approximately 1345 hours I received a message on my phone from OPERATOR giving me his policy number. I called Safe co. insurance company.


BARDID: UT-2014-0004
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: lake powell
NearestCityorTown: PAGE
County: SAN JUAN
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
OWNER V1 HAD HIS BOAT DOCKED WHEN V2 "ENTERED THE DOCK AREA FAST AND RAN UP ONTO THE BACK OF HIS BOAT".  DAMAGE CONSISTED OF A TEAR IN THE SEAT ON THE STARBOARD TRANSOM AND PAINT TRANSFER.  V2 OPERATOR STATED HE WAS PULLING A BOAT HE HAD RENTED UP TO THE DOCK.  HE WAS DRIVING FORWARD WHEN HE PLACED THE BOAT IN REVERSE TO AVOID COLLIDING WITH V1, WHEN HE DID THE ENGINE DIED CAUSING HIM TO COLLIDE WITH V1.


BARDID: UT-2014-0005
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: PAGE
County: KANE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR V1 WAS ATTEMPTING TO DOCK AT THE FUEL STATION WHEN A GUST OF WIND BLEW V1 INTO ANOTHER HOUSEBOAT THAT WAS MOORED AT THE TIME.  V2 WAS TIED TO THE BACK OF THE HOUSEBOAT AND V2 BECAME PINCHED BETWEEN THE TWO VESSELS CAUSING IT TO RUPTURE


BARDID: UT-2014-0006
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:22:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PINEVIEW
NearestCityorTown: HUNTSVILLE
County: WEBER
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
INJURED JUMPED IN THE WATER WHILE THE BOAT WAS MOVING. INJURED THEN SWAM UP TO THE REAR OF THE BOAT WHILE THE BOAT WAS IDLING AND THE PROP CUT HIS LEG.  INJURED AND ANOTHER PASSENGER ON BOARD WERE VERY INTOXICATED AND WOULD NOT COOPERATE WITH THE INVESTIGATOR 

FROM THE INVESTIGATOR:  I do not know who was operating the boat or how many people were on board. Everyone was intoxicated and only a couple of people stuck around long enough for me to get this little bit of info. The boat was a rental from Club Rec in Eden. The injured person did not give his address or date of birth.


BARDID: UT-2014-0009
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:26:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Powell
NearestCityorTown: Bullfrog
County: Kane
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
INITIAL CALL 
On May 26, 2014, the National Park Service (NPS) dispatch broadcasted a medical emergency over the radio. NPS dispatcher said that there was a young boy who had fallen on a knife and is being transported by boat to the covered slips launch ramp. Dispatch said the boy was conscious and breathing. A helicopter was launched as a precaution. 

RESPONSE 
I was at the fire station getting ice and water when the call came over the radio. I then prepared the NPS ambulance for response. At that time Officer with NPS arrived at the fire station and we both responded to the covered slips. 

NARRATIVE 
We arrived at the launch ramp and met up with Officer with Kane County Sheriff's Office and Officer with NPS. The injured boy arrived at the dock the same time we did, in a personal boat. We found the injured boy lying face down on the back of the boat with a towel over the wound. Officer took control of the scene while I prepared the gurney. Officer decided that we would just slide a back board under the boy and transfer him from the boat to the gurney, which was done without problems. The boy was loaded into the ambulance and transported to the Bullfrog clinic. 

I stayed behind and asked several people who were on the boat the boy came in on what happened. They explained to me that they were unloading equipment to have a picnic on the beach when the boy fell backwards onto a bag full of plates, cups and silverware. Inside the bag was a steak knife, which the boy punctured himself on. I asked the witness if the boy fell on his own or did something cause him to fall. The witnesses said that a wave came in and rolled the boat causing the boy to fall. I asked the witnesses if the boat they came in on was the boat involved with the accident, they said no that the boat was being brought into covered slips on "Q" dock. 

I then made my way to the covered slips. I explained who I was and asked him what took place. He said that he beached his boat in Bullfrog Bay and was getting ready to unload it for a picnic. He said that as they were handing things off the boat a wave came in from behind and rolled the boat. Subject said that when the wave came in Injured victim (injured boy) fell backwards onto a bag containing silverware. Subject asked Injured victim if he was alright which Injured victim replied "no, I think I got cut". When Injured victim stood back up the bag which contained the knife fell and Subject saw the blood. Subject then called 911 and loaded Injured victim onto another boat and transported him to the launch ramp. I asked Subject if the engines were off at the time of the accident he said yes that the boat was beached. I asked if any boats were in the immediate area that could have caused the wave. Subject said no that only normal boat traffic that was in the middle of Bullfrog Bay. I then had Subject fill out a witness statement explaining to me what took place. Photos were taken of the accident scene. 

After talking with Subject I went to the Bullfrog Clinic and met with Injured victim's father. I asked Victim’s father if he saw the accident take place. He said no he was in another boat when the accident took place. I asked if he noticed any other boats in the immediate area of the accident. Victim’s father said no the only boats that were around were in the middle of Bullfrog Bay. I then obtained Victim’s father's information along with his sons. My contact information was given to Victim’s father. I spoke with the clinic staff and asked what injuries Injured victim had. The said just a puncture wound to the lower back approximately six inches deep and 3 inches wide. The clinic staff was able to treat Injured victim there and he was released later that evening. 

SUMMARY 
Due to the fact a wave caused the boat to roll causing injury to a person this is considered a boat accident. Injured victim received treatment.


BARDID: UT-2014-0011
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Powell
NearestCityorTown: Halls Crossing
County: San Juan
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
INITIAL CALL 
On June 1, 2014, I received a call at home from Officer with the National Park Service (NPS). He explained to me that he was at the Bullfrog Clinic with a patient that was in a boating accident. Officer explained to me that a girl in a tube was being towed by a boat when she ran into the canyon wall. I told Officer that I would take the report. 

NARRATIVE 
I responded to the Bullfrog Clinic and me up with father. I explained to Operator who I was and told him I will be doing a report on the accident. Operator agreed and began to explain what took place. He said that he was driving his boat in Moqui canyon towing his daughter (Victim) and son in a tube. He said that he was coming around a corner and began to slow down. As Operator slowed down the tube continued to slide out towards the side (starboard). As the tube slid sideways it struck the canyon wall. Operator's son let go of the tube prior to hitting the wall, while Victim held on. Victim struck the wall and fell into the water. Operator went back and picked up his son and daughter out of the water. It was then that Operator realized the Victim was injured. He traveled back to camp in the back of Moqui canyon and pick of his wife. Together the family traveled to Bullfrog's main launch ramp where they called for help. 

Officers both with NPS responded to the main launch ramp and met up with the family. Together they transported the family to the Bullfrog Clinic and to the personal vehicle. 

A witness statement was given to Operator to fill out. In Operator's witness statement he said that they were traveling approximately 15 to 20mph prior to slowing down. I asked Operator why he slowed down. Operator said that he thought there was one more turn prior to reaching a houseboat camp, however he was mistaken. As he came around the corner he saw the houseboat camp and immediately stopped (did not want to wake them out). By stopping so quickly the tube continued on pass the boat sideways and into the canyon wall. Both Victim and other tuber were wearing life-jackets at the time of the accident. 

Information was collected from the boat and my contact information was given to Operator. I asked the clinic staff about Victim's injuries. They explained to me that she had a contusion on her right thigh, sprained right wrist, and scratches up and down her right arm and leg. Victim was released from the clinic after receiving treatment. 

SUMMARY 
After gathering information from Operator, it was determined he was traveling too fast and too close to the canyon walls prior to the accident. As Operator stopped while turning the tube still had forward momentum causing it to swing out (Sling shot effect) into the canyon wall. Operator also had a lack of knowledge of the canyon since he believed he had another turn prior to reaching a houseboat camp. This concludes my report.


BARDID: UT-2014-0012
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Deer Creek Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Charleston
County: Wasatch
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper loading
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Narrative- A passerby on the Hwy 189 informed Deer Creek State Park entrance staff of a capsized boat on Deer Creek Reservoir. Staff notified the park ranger, who notified dispatch, then proceeded to the area by boat to investigate. Wasatch County Deputies and a Utah Highway Patrol officer responded to the area to attempt to locate the possible capsized boat from the highway. OPERATOR1's boat had swamped then capsized due to water coming over his low transom. GOOD SAM saw and heard OPERATOR1 calling for help and towed the capsized boat into shore with OPERATOR1 holding on. The State Park Ranger found the boat on shore and discovered what had occurred. OPERATOR1 was treated for a low core body temperature of 93 degrees as the water temperature was approximately 58 degrees. OPERATOR1 stated that he was adrift in the middle of the lake, and was trying to untangle some fishing tackle. The wind was blowing at 10+ mph to the north and OPERATOR1 heard his bilge pump trying to pump water out. Water overcame the short transom at the rear of the boat, swamping the boat. OPERATOR1 was wearing a PFD the whole time. He attempted to swim the swamped boat to shore, but the boat soon capsized in the wind. He held on to the boat and called for help for about 10 minutes, when GOOD SAM came and towed him to shore. It appeared that due to the low transom, the operator seated at the back of the boat, a large 20 Hp 4 stroke motor, a full 5 gallon gas tank, and a battery all at the back of the boat, that the rear weighting of the boat made it more likely for the boat to take on water quickly and cause it to swamp. OPERATOR1 was treated in an ambulance to try and increase his body temperature. His boat was towed to the dock and loaded on his trailer for him.


BARDID: UT-2014-0013
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:37:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Green River
NearestCityorTown: Dutch John
County: Daggett
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 06/09/2014 Victim and Subject2 were floating and fishing down the Green River from the Dam to Little Hole. The river was flowing at 8800 CFS which is very high for this stretch of river. Victim was rowing when the cataraft hit some rocks and debris in the river sideways. This caused the cataraft to flip over ejecting Subject2 who was able to swim to shore. Victims foot became lodged either in the debris or in the frame of the cataraft holding him under the water. He eventually came free of the cataraft and was seen floating face down in the river by some river guides. They were able to get him to shore and started performing CPR. Another boat came by and saw the cataraft upside down in the weeds and witnessed the guides performing CPR. The Guides yelled to the boat and told them to go to the ramp and call 911 for help. The guides then made the decision to load Victim up into their boat and get him to the Little Hole takeout while performing CPR on the way down. They arrived at the takeout where Victim was pronounced deceased.


BARDID: UT-2014-0014
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Bear Lake
NearestCityorTown: GARDEN CITY
County: Rich
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was mooring vessel to sleep in it over night at docks. 

INCIDENT 
OPERATOR had arrived at Marina late at night and put vessel in water and tied to docks for mooring. OPERATOR went to sleep and awoke with water in vessel and vessel just under surface of water. OPERATOR swam out of vessel and put plug in vessel stern. Then OPERATOR called for assistance. 

Staff used two large trash pumps to pump out vessel and towed to trailer. Large amounts of oil and fuel were left coating all inner parts and gunnels as well as seats of vessel. 

CONCLUSION 
It appears bilge pump did not work properly and OPERATOR had not put plug in vessel stern. Vessel clean up and items in vessel will amount to more than $2,000 of damage.


BARDID: UT-2014-0016
State: UT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-04-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Utah Lake
NearestCityorTown: Provo
County: Utah
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
While on patrol at Utah Lake State Park, I received a call from dispatch about a submerged vessel and people in the water just off of the north jetty. I responded in the park boat. When I arrived on scene, there were three individuals standing in waist deep water, none of them were wearing PFDs. The first thing I had them do was to put life jackets on. They were one life jacket short, so I threw an extra one to him off of the patrol boat. The stern of their boat was submerged and resting on the mud. I pulled the port side of the patrol boat along the starboard side of their boat, and had them unload items that would float away into the patrol boat. As I was along side their boat, the wind and waves were pushing the patrol vessel against theirs, and even with the bumpers on the patrol boat, it was hitting into the side of theirs. There was damage caused to the windshield of their vessel, as well as scratches on the top port rail of their vessel as the patrol boat passed over the top of theirs. I asked if they could push their boat any closer to shore, and they said that they could not. I spoke with the park manager, and he told me that it was possible to still tow a submerged vessel in. I had one of the individuals hook my tow line to the bow eye of their boat, and then I had them walk to shore. I towed the vessel into the marina, and as I approached the docks, their vessel fully submerged. With the help of others on shore, we were able to use to tow line, and get the boat to one of the loading ramps. At that point the boat was upside down. We hooked another rope to the port of the vessel and used it to flip the boat upright again. We were then able to get the boat loaded onto the boat trailer. Upon the boat being pulled from the water, I gathered information from each of the passengers. I also asked if the boat was insured. I was told that they had just bought the boat, and that they thought that it was still insured by the previous owner. I told them that I would need to get proof of insurance from them, and that I would give them until April 27 to get it to me, otherwise I would have to put down in this report that there was no proof of insurance. I helped unload the belongings we had secured in the patrol boat, and get them back to the owners. I then took pictures of the vessel as it sat on the trailer.


BARDID: UT-2014-0018
State: UT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-06-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Red Fleet Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Vernal
County: Uintah
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Throttle
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
operator was enjoying a day on Red Fleet Reservoir operating his PWC.  He was making a right turn and started to come off of the PWC.  As he was being thrown from the PWC, his right hand twisted the grip throttle to full throttle.  When he fell off the PWC, the grip throttle did not release and there was not a kill switch on this PWC.  The PWC's travel course straightened out and ran straight into the rocks by south beach.  The PWC was a total loss.


BARDID: UT-2014-0019
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Bear Lake
NearestCityorTown: Laketown
County: Rich
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Just after 1700 hours on Saturday, 28 June, 2014, I heard an ambulance dispatched to the Bear Lake Medical Clinic for patient that had been hit by a PWC. Ranger and I both responded on the assumption that a boating accident had occurred. 

I was unable to speak with the patient because he was being treated by EMS personnel so I spoke with members of the group who were with him. What I learned was that Operator had been operating a rented PWC. Occupant was a passenger on the PWC. Occupant may have been standing on the back of the PWC. (operator did not believe he had been but another witness stated that he was.) During a turn, both individuals were thrown from the PWC. It is unclear if occupant hit his head on the PWC or just the water but he became confused. The group he was with took him to the Medical Clinic. Occupant was transported by ambulance to Logan Regional Hospital. 

Today (2 July, 2014), I spoke with a witness to the accident and a friend of Occupant's and was told that he had a concussion and that his shoulder was sore but x-rays revealed no serious injury.


BARDID: UT-2014-0020
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Powell
NearestCityorTown: Bullfrog
County: Kane
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent2: Electrocution
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator1 said that they were pulling into the slip after being out on the lake all day. Operator1 said that Victim was on the swim platform and told her not to back up because he was going in (water). Operator1 replied to Victim that she could not back up because she had the engine turned off. Both subjects heard the splash of water behind the boat. Victim surfaced after jumping into the water and yelled "Hey operator". Operator1 turned towards Victim and saw him flick his head back like he was trying to get his hair out from his face. At that moment Victim went under the surface of the water and was not seen again. Subject2 and Operator1 thought Victim was playing a trick and didn't think anything of it, until he did not surface several seconds later. Panic set in and both Subject2 and Operator1 began to yell for Victim. Two people walking by heard the yelling and joined in looking for. They were unable to find Victim and 911 was then dialed by Subject2. Operator1 then jumped onto the Rinker docked in slip six (6) and was trying to feel under the water. It was then she was shocked on her arm. 
 
I asked Operator1 where in the water was his last known location she pointed out from the dock about ten feet to fifteen feet (10ft to 15ft) from the end of the finger of the dock between slip 6 and 7. I asked operator how much alcohol Victim consumed. She pointed out that all of his beer was Coors Light and Budweiser cans and no one drank anyone else's beer. It was determined that Victim drank in total twenty (20) beers over the course of the trip on the water. Due to the fact I was congested and unable to smell several other officers explained to me that they could smell the odor of alcohol coming from Operator1 and Subject2. I asked Officer to use a PBT to determine the presence of alcohol. Officer informed me later that Operator1 was a 0.083 and Subject2 was 0.000. operator1 was very hysterical during my interview and I decided not to question her any more on what took place. I explained to operator1 and Subject2 that they could retrieve any personal belongings from the boat and to secure the boat for the night. I explained to Operator1 and Subject2 not to discuss the incident with anyone else due to the fact that the parents of Victim were not notified and we did not want them to find out through social media. Officer escorted Operator1 and Subject2 up to the lodge for the night.
 
In talking with the NPS divers they found Victim lying face up on the lake bottom. He was positioned was on a slight slop with his head lower than his feet. The depth they found Victim was at 117ft to 123ft. 

While we were investigating the power problem the owners of the boat docked in slip six (6) arrived on scene. I began to question Boat operator2 about his boat and why it was parked in slip six (6). Boat operator2 explained to me that he and his wife were looking for a place to dock their boat for the night. Boat operator2 said that all the other slips on "G" dock were full and that he docked there to find Aramark staff to ask if that was okay. Boat operator2 said that he was unable to locate any staff so he and his wife along with their eighteen (18mo) month old went to eat dinner at the lodge. I asked Boat operator2 who was on the boat at the time he dock he said no one. His wife was on shore driving their truck over to the covered slip dock. I explained to Boat operator2 that while he was away a male individual was missing in the water directly behind his boat. I was able to identify the boat docked in slip six (6) as a 2000 Rinker Fiesta Vee owned by Boat operator2 and his wife. I asked Boat operator2 what time he docked his boat. Boat operator2 replied around 18:00MST. I asked what was turned on in the boat. Boat operator2 said just the AC unit because he had dogs in the cabin. I questioned Boat operator2 about any work that was done on the boat. Boat operator2 said that over the winter he had work done on the generator by a boat deal


BARDID: UT-2014-0021
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-28 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: PAGE
County: KANE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
WHILE OPERATOR WAS CRUISING STRUCK A ROCK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WATERWAY.  VESSEL WAS TAKING ON WATER AND THE BILGE PUMP WAS LOOSE.  THE VESSEL'S HULL HAS SCRAPES DOWN THE KEEL, FORWARD AFT APPROX 10 IN X 10 IN SECTION. FOOT OF THE MOTOR HAD A SMALL GOUGE ON THE FORWARD SIDE.


BARDID: UT-2014-0022
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SAN JUAN RIVER
NearestCityorTown: PAGE
County: SAN JUAN
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR WAS MOTORING WITH HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS, AT APPROX 3-4 MPH ON A NORTHWESTERLY HEADING ON THE SAN JUAN RIVER ONE MILE FROM THE CONFLUENCE OF LAKE POWELL.  OPERATOR WAS MOMENTARILY DISTRACTED AND STRUCK A PARTIALLY SUBMERGED OUTCROP OF ROCKS ON THE SOUTHERN BANK CAUSING DAMAGE TO HIS PORT BOW.  NOW DAMAGE WAS OBSERVED BELOW THE WATER LINE.  THE VESSEL WAS MOVED UNDER ITS OWN POWER FROM THE POINT OF IMPACT TO THE WAHWEAP MARINA DOCKS.  NO ONE WAS INJURED.  INVESTIGATOR OBSERVED DAMAGE TO THE PORT BOW OF THE HOUSE BOAT THAT WAS CONSISTENT WITH THE STATEMENT OF THE OPERATOR.


BARDID: UT-2014-0023
State: UT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-05-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:12:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: PAGE
County: KANE
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
OWNERS LEFT THE HOUSEBOAT THAT MORNING TO GO TO BREAKFAST IN TOWN.  OWNER SAID HE HAD GOTTEN UP WITH THE INTENT OF MAKING COFFEE, TURNED THE RANGE ON BUT AFTER REALIZING HE DID NOT HAVE COFFEE, HE THOUGHT THAT HE TURNED OFF THE BURNERS AND THEN LEFT THE BOAT WITH HIS WIFE.
 
OWNER REPORTED HE REGULARLY LEFT ALL THREE PROPANE TANKS OPEN, TWO TANKS IN THE REAR ONE POWERING THE HEATING UNIT, EVEN WHEN HE WAS AWAY FROM THE VESSEL
 
SOURCE OF EXPLOSION SEEMED TO BE NEAR THE CENTER OF THE HOUSEBOAT VERY NEAR TO THE PROPANE TANK WHICH POWERED THE HEATER AND THAT WAS LEAKING.


BARDID: UT-2014-0025
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Powell
County: San Juan
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
I received notification that a victim had been wake boarding and collapsed and that the patient was in cardiac arrest. I activated my emergency lights and responded. 

The vessel operator/owner, Operator, gave me the registration information for his vessel and filled out a witness statement. He informed me that Victim had been wakeboarding for about 10 minutes and then dropped off like he was finished with his run, nothing abnormal. When he turned the vessel around to pick Victim up he noticed that Victim appeared to be tense and that he was on his back floating but his head was under water. The passengers on the boat jumped in and got him back on the ski boat. Victim had a pulse but was not breathing so they started mouth to mouth as well as performing some abdominal thrusts. 

After approximately 15 minutes of rescue breathing Victim had vomited some but remained unresponsive. At this time another boat was flagged down and someone had dialed 911 and asked for assistance. Operator’s boat would not start so they transferred Victim to the other boat that had stopped to take him out toward the mouth of the canyon while continuing rescue breathing. 

On 6/21/14 Ranger went to Dixie Regional Hospital at my request to check on Victim. After his visit he informed me that Victim was on life support and it was unlikely at that time he would recover. He forwarded me information on other passengers who were on the vessel when Victim had collapsed as well as a contact phone number for Victim's mother. 

On 6/26/14 I contacted Victim's mother via phone and inquired about Victim's condition. She informed me that Victim had passed away on 6/23/14 at the hospital. She then handed the phone to hospital staff to tell me what injuries Victim had sustained. The hospital staff member informed me that the primary cause of death was loss of oxygen to the brain. They stated that Victim had a brain bleed that was likely caused by an earlier fall when wake boarding. This bleed caused pressure on the brain which led to reduced oxygen to the brain and likely caused him to pass out on the final wake board turn. Victim then aspirated some water into his lungs.


BARDID: UT-2014-0026
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Powell
NearestCityorTown: Halls Crossing
County: San Juan
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
INITIAL CALL 
On June 30, 2014, while leaving Moqui Canyon, National Park Dispatch (NPS) informed me of a boat accident and the reporting party was at the Bullfrog main launch ramp. Dispatch continued to inform me that a female had head injuries from wakeboarding and NPS Officers were on scene treating the patient. 

RESPONSE 
I responded to the Bullfrog main launch ramp from Moqui canyon. I arrived at the main launch ramp and met up with the reporting party. They explained to me that their friend was already on her way to the Bullfrog clinic in the ambulance. I asked them briefly what occurred. The friends explained that the female fell while wakeboarding and after getting her on the boat she went unconscious. I then asked for the registration and insurance off the boat. I looked over the boat and found vomit all along the interior of the boat. The friends said that on the way from camp to Bullfrog the victim began to throw-up. I then told everyone that I would let them pull the boat out of the water and meet them up at the clinic. 

NARRATIVE 
I left the main launch ramp and met up with the rest of the reporting party at the Bullfrog clinic. At the clinic I met the boat operator. I began to ask what happen. Operator said his wife was learning how to wakeboard in Iceberg Canyon when she caught an edge and fell forward. Operator said that she was alert and conscious when she fell. When Operator pulled Victim out of the water she was complaining of a very bad headache. Operator then brought Victim back to the houseboat in Iceberg Canyon. Once Victim was on the houseboat she collapsed and went unconscious. Operator said that they loaded Victim back onto a boat and made their way back to Bullfrog. It was then that they tried to radio for help on marine band channel 16. About halfway back to Bullfrog they were able to get a hold of NPS dispatch. Operator said that his wife was unconscious for about 15-20min. I asked if any alcohol was involved and he said no. I asked if Victim had these types of injuries before. Operator explained that his wife had been snowboarding before and suffered a couple of concussions from falling. I asked Operator if his wife struck any part of the boat or wakeboard he said no that his wife just fell forward after catching an edge. I asked Operator what he was doing prior to the accident he said that he was just driving straight out from the back of Iceberg when his wife fell. I asked if any other boats were in the area he said no. 

I was unable to talk to Victim as she was being treated by clinic staff and was being prepped for helicopter transport. I had Operator fill out a witness statement. 

CONCLUSION 
Victim was an inexperienced wake boarder. Her inexperience and prior medical history is a factor in this accident.


BARDID: UT-2014-0027
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Powell
County: Kane
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
INITIAL CALL: 

At approximately 1900 hrs on 6/28/14 I overheard NPS dispatch trying to reach the two NPS Rangers at Dangling Rope who were out of service. I responded to dispatch and informed them I was out Dangling Rope and offered assistance. Dispatch informed me that they needed assistance and wanted me to respond to the Cookie Jar Butte area for a reported broken back. I agreed to respond along with Ranger. 

RESPONSE: 

I activated my emergency lights and left Dangling Rope Marina heading toward Cookie Jar Butte. While in route I overheard multiple medical calls occurring at the same time. It became clear that in Padre Canyon, adjacent to Cookie Jar Butte, another medical emergency had been reported. Dispatch requested that I divert to Padre Cyn for a 12 year old female who had fallen from a tube and lost consciousness. I agreed to do so. 

When nearing Padre Cyn I heard Guardian helicopter Angel 4 stating that they were clearing the broken back call as it was a broken arm and the party elected to self transport via boat back to Antelope Marina. At that time Angel 4, NPS Rangers and myself were all at the mouth of Padre Cyn and began to search for the injured female. I located the houseboat on the left side of the channel with the injured female and directed Ranger and Angle 4 to my location. 

ACTION TAKEN: 

Ranger (EMT) began treating the female, Victim, on a couch inside the houseboat. Shortly after that Park Medics arrived on scene and began assisting in the treatment. I remained on our vessel with the stronger radio and attempted to guide Angel 4 to our location. The NPS Rangers from Dangling Rope then arrived and began clearing a landing zone for Angle 4. 

When Angel 4 arrived and landed Victim was packaged and ready to go. She was loaded on the helicopter and flown to the hospital in Flagstaff for further evaluation. It had been reported that she had lost consciousness in the water after falling off the tube and likely striking her head on a friends shoulder. After arriving at the houseboat she had problems with her memory and then began to have seizures. 

INVESTIGATION: 

After Victim was airlifted out I began the boat accident investigation. I had the friend riding on the tube with Victim, fill out a witness statement. I also identified the owner and operator of the vessel towing Victim at the time of the accident. I got the registration information from his vessel and had him fill out a witness statement. 

Apparently they were towing two tubes, Victim and subject on one tube and 3 other people on a second tube, with a total of 8-9 people on the boat and tubes. Operator stated he was probably going between 20-25 mph. He stated the fall from the tube did not seem to be a bad fall but when he came back around to pick her up she seemed to be hurt. The person on the tube with the victim stated that when the tube hit a wave Victim's head hit her shoulder pretty hard and then Victim fell off the tube. When they got Victim back to the houseboat they decided to call for help. 

FOLLOW UP: 

I spoke with Victim's father on 7/2/14 and he stated she was doing fine now. He stated he never got any official diagnosis from the doctors in flagstaff but he assumed that she had at least a slight concussion, but that she recovered very quickly and is in perfect health now.


BARDID: UT-2014-0028
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:07:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Yuba Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Levan
County: Juab
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Synopsis: A female individual was wakeboarding and possibly broke her leg. 

Narrative: 
Initial Call: On Friday July 4, 2014 at approximately 20:07 hours, I was dealing with another incident. When I received a radio call from Richfield Dispatch about a female with a possible broken leg at the Eagle View area. I told Richfield I was dealing with another call and I would be en route shortly. I finished up part of the incident I was working on and told Richfield Dispatch I was en route to the medical and that I would be returning to this other call after the medical. I traveled Eagle View site one dock. 

On Scene: I arrived to find a female individual, who I recognized from the Juab County Jail.  VICTIM told me she was wakeboarding and she twisted as she was coming up. VICTIM stated her leg was hurting her. I performed a vessel inspection and talked with the owner. I asked for insurance information and OWNER could not provide me with the information. I told OWNER he will have to call me the insurance company and policy number. I also obtained the operator name. Levan ambulance arrived and loaded VICTIM up into the ambulance. Levan Ambulance transported VICTIM to Central Valley Medical Center. I cleared the scene en route back to the previous incident on North Beach.


BARDID: UT-2014-0029
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Powell
NearestCityorTown: page
County: Kane
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
INITIAL CALL: 

At approximately 1800 hrs on 7/4/14 NPS Dispatch informed me that a vessel had sank near shore with the bimini top still above water near the sand king area of Wahweap Bay. They stated that the owners were not present and they believed someone had given them a ride to the marina. I told them I would be in route from the Padre Bay area. 

RESPONSE: 

While responding to the Wahweap Bay area I was diverted to another call for immediate service but after clearing that call I arrived on scene at approximately 1900 hrs. When arriving I was following another vessel that turned out to be the owner of the sunken vessel. 

INVESTIGATION: 

I contacted subject on the beach there and asked if he knew who's boat had sank. He stated it was his. he informed me they had left the ski vessel there anchored to shore and anchored in the water, bow toward the beach, while they traveled up lake to Dangling Rope. He stated they had left around 12:00. 

During the afternoon on 7/4/14 the winds in the Wahweap Bay area had increased greatly causing 2 ft to 4 ft waves in the bay and in the area of the sunken vessel. The vessel most likely started taking on water from waves coming over the side and/or rear of the vessel. This caused it to capsize and sink where it was anchored. 

I directed subject to contact Aramork executive services the following morning at the Wahweap Marina to have his vessel retrieved. On 7/5/14 I stopped by the scene again and Aramark was in the process of lifting the vessel with air bags. subject had found the vessels registration documents and gave that information to me. I told him I would contact him via phone the following week when he was home to get his insurance information.


BARDID: UT-2014-0030
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Bear Lake
NearestCityorTown: Garden City
County: Rich
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
An ambulance was dispatched on a report of a 60-year-old man with possible internal injuries obtained in a water-skiing accident. Since this was a boating-related injury, I responded. There was, however, a considerable delay before responding units (SO, EMS, and I) arrived at the address because the address provided by dispatch was wrong. The road was actually east of that location. 

Witnesses (an unidentified 11-year-old boy, the boat operator) stated that Victim, was being towed behind a rental boat. He was attempting to slalom ski and fell when he came upon some large waves (wake from another vessel). He was then taken to shore. The fall occurred at approximately 1300 hours. Law enforcement was notified over an hour later and the information reported was a man with possible internal injuries from a boating accident. 

Victim was examined by EMS personnel and was transported to Logan Regional Hospital with a preliminary diagnosis of broken or cracked ribs. 

After Victim was transported, I was able to speak to his son (boat operator). It was apparent that Victim had been drinking prior to our arrival on-scene. I could detect no odor of alcohol coming from operator. When I asked, he stated that his father had not had anything to drink prior to going boating. It appears that his father had begun drinking once he returned to the cabin. 

The rental company has been listed under "people" in the vessel information.


BARDID: UT-2014-0031
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Willard Bay
NearestCityorTown: Willard
County: Box Elder
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
While patrolling in the Eagle beach area I saw a dog running around off a leash and not seeming to be with anyone. I watched it and I observed a young male take the dog down by the water. I walked down and made contact and found that Subject was there alone with his 11 year old brother Subject2 because his dad Operator had cut his foot on the prop of their boat and the fathers girlfriend had taken him to the hospital. I asked for his fathers phone number and talked to him on the phone. I took down the vessel information and after Operator’s girlfriend returned I responded to the hospital to take the report. 

Operator was operating the boat with Operator’s girlfriend onboard while they attempted to pull Subject3 on a knee board. Subject3 flipped over and Operator jumped in to get her putting his foot in the prop of the boat. Only injuries were lacerations to the right bottom foot and toes. While there was an open container in the vessel Operator was negative for alcohol so not believed to be a contributing factor. Operator was treated at Brigham City Hospital and released. I issued a citation to Operator for dog off a leash and unsupervised children at the park. Warning was given for failure to report an accident.


BARDID: UT-2014-0032
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Deer Creek Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Heber
County: Wasatch
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Initial Call: 

At approximately 14:00 hours I was called to a medical at the Island for an individual that had broken his arm while water skiing. 

Arrival on Scene: 

I arrived on scene approximately 3 minutes after the call came out and went to go speak with the injured party on the dock. His right arm had an obvious break and was severely bruised. I asked him how he was doing and he stated okay that he was a little light headed. I did my initial assessment and all was well except for the arm. I kept talking with him until Park Ranger arrived with some oxygen which I put on him until the ambulance arrived. 

I asked victim what had happened and he stated that he was water skiing and had just got up when he fell and he thinks the rope wrapped around his arm and broke it. 

I spoke with the driver of the vessel and he stated that he was going about 20 miles per hour when he felt a tug on the boat and someone yelled that victim was down. The passenger looked over and could see that victim was in distress and calling for help waiving his left arm only. They loaded him in the boat and took him to the dock. 

victim had a Humus break and was transported to Heber Valley Medical Center.


BARDID: UT-2014-0033
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Deer Creek Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Wallsburg
County: Wasatch
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Initial Report Findings- Deer Creek Island Resort Rentals at Deer Creek Reservoir advised me of a boat that had swamped because they had forgot to put the plug in before launching and it needed to be pumped out. I advised I would follow him to assist. I found the seven passengers sitting on the shore, with 90% of the 21 foot boat underwater (see video clip). Two passengers complained of injuries that occurred when they were trying to hold the boat off the shore before it sunk. All the passengers were transported in the State Park boat to the Island courtesy dock. Both injured passengers were evaluated by an ambulance and released, both stated they would follow up with a doctor for their injuries. The boat remains in the water pending arrival of a recovery company to remove it. Estimated damage is likely $10,000 to $20,000 or more. 

Boat Recovery- Deer Creek Island Resort did not have a professional recovery service recover the boat due to cost. They towed the submerged boat to the Main boat ramp, and pumped out the water. Ranger was on scene, and verified that the plug had not been in the boat. 

Determination of Cause- The rental boat sunk due to the plug not being placed in the boat. The bilge pump could not keep up with the amount of water entering the hull. When the boat was facing north, the north wind and wave action overcame the low in the water transom due to excess water in the hull, and flooded the boat. The boat occupants tried to drive the boat to shore and received injuries in attempt to keep the rented boat off of the rocky shore. The boat was nearly fully submerged with only a small portion of the port bow out of the water (see photos). While submerged, the boat leaked most of its fuel into the reservoir. 

Passenger Statements- The boat occupants stated that they called several times to report that the boat was sinking and stated they would keep the phone records to verify the calls if needed. They stated that when they finally got through to Deer Creek Island Resort to report the boat was sinking, they were told help would be sent. The passengers were very upset that all that was sent to help them initially was a teenaged employee on a jet ski.


BARDID: UT-2014-0034
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sand Hollow Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Hurricane
County: Washington
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Unknown
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 06/27/2014 at approximately 2030 hours I was approached by Operator who explained she was thrown from a Jet Ski. Operator stated she was driving the PWC approximately 15 miles per hour when the PWC malfunctioned on her. She said she was thrown off the PWC. Operator stated when she was thrown she kept a hold of the handle bar. She said when she held on she hurt her shoulder. Medical responded and did an initial investigation. Operator's mother was on scene and transported Operator to the hospital.


BARDID: UT-2014-0036
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Powell
NearestCityorTown: Bullfrog
County: Kane
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
INITIAL CALL 
On July 16, 2014, I received a phone call at home from Officer with the National Park Service (NPS). He explained to me that there was a Personal water craft (PWC) versus personal water craft accident. Officer said that a passenger on the PWC was unconscious and had severe head trauma. Officer explained to me that he saw blood coming out of the ear of the victim. I explained to Officer that I would take the accident report and would meet up with the other officer's at the Bullfrog Clinic. 

RESPONSE/NARRATIVE 
I responded to the Bullfrog Clinic and met up with Officer. I asked Officer if she knew what took place. She explained to me that a passenger of a PWC struck the driver and was being flown out of Bullfrog. I asked Officer if she knew of any alcohol or drugs was involved in the accident. She explained to me that she did not know and to ask the father in the clinic. I asked if this was a fatal or could go fatal she said that she did not know. I asked Officer where the PWC involved in the accidents were located she said that one was down at the main launch ramp and she did not know where the other PWC was at. Officer told me that the houseboat family members involved in accident were down at the covered slips specifically slip "O-2". 

I left the clinic and arrived at the covered slips. At slip O-2 I contacted a male individual. I explained to the male individual who I was and asked if he was involved in a boat accident today. He said that he was and identified himself and Operator2. I asked if there were any adults around that I could talk to. Operator2 said no that everyone was up at the clinic with his brother. I asked Operator2 if he could point out the PWC involved in the accident to me. He said that he could and retrieved the registration and insurance paper work for me. I could tell Operator2 was very upset and nervous. Operator2 hands were shaking and he seemed like he was crying earlier. Operator2 continuously bit his nails and did not want to make eye contact. Due to the fact Operator2 was 15yrs old I did not ask any more questions and explained to Operator2 that I would be looking over the PWC. Operator2 went back inside the houseboat while I looked over the PWC. 

Looking over the PWC I found very little damage. I looked closely at the bow of the boat and bow eye and found very little damage. I found some scratches and nicks in the plastic, but I would be informed by the owner those occurred prior to the accident. Photos were taken of the PWC. 

I waited at the houseboat for the other PWC involved in the accident and family members to arrive. 

A male individual arrived and docked at the back of the houseboat. I introduced myself and explained to the male individual that I would be taking an accident report. The male individual identified himself as Operator1. He said that he was driving the other PWC involved in accident. 

I conducted my interview with Operator1 and his son on the bow of the houseboat. Operator2 presented me with his PWC safety certificate from Utah. I asked Operator2 what took place. He said that he was following his dad and brother on a PWC when they stopped in front of him. At the time Operator2 wasn't paying attention and hit the PWC causing his brother on the other PWC to hit his father in the back of the head with his own head. Operator2 said that his brother then fell into the water. I asked Operator2 if the PWC came up out of the water at any time. Operator2 said he did not remember the PWC coming out of the water. I asked Operator2 if the PWC struck his brother he said no. I asked Operator2 how fast he was going at the time of the accident. He replied around 10mph. I asked Operator2 if he was on the throttle at the time of the accident.


BARDID: UT-2014-0037
State: UT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-07-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:31:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PINEVIEW
NearestCityorTown: HUNTSVILLE
County: WEBER
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
WEBER CO DEPUTY ON SCENE.  OWNER/OPERATOR WAS NO WHERE TO BE FOUND AND NO WITNESSES TO WHAT HAPPENED.  MEDICAL THAT RESPONDED TO OWNER/OPERATOR SAID HE WAS COLD BUT RELEASED.  EMS PERSONNEL SAID HE WAS ACTING STRANGE AS IF HE WAS ON DRUGS AND WANTED TO GET OUT OF THERE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.  VIN HAD BEEN REMOVED FROM VESSEL. UTAH STATE PARKS HAS ASKED FOR MORE INFORMATION BUT HAS NOT RECD ANY AS OF 8/6/14 SW  Officer contacted injured at the Weber County Jail.  He stated that he went out on the boat by himself for a while and went to start the boat when the boat caught fire.  He stated that he threw some rocks in the boat earlier for weight which he thinks that one of the rocks may have cause a fuel leak.  He also thinks that the after market bilge pump he installed could have added to the fire.  He fled the scene since he didn't have any insurance but was not trying to scam anyone.  He also thought he had a warrant for his arrest and was also on meth.


BARDID: UT-2014-0038
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Powell
County: Kane
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
INITIAL CALL: 

At approximately 1440 hrs on 6/22/14 I was contacted by NPS dispatch and asked to respond to the Stateline Ramp for a property damage only boat accident. I asked dispatch if they had vessel description and they stated the boat was already on a trailer behind a silver SUV and that the accident had occurred at least an hour previous in the Castle Rock Cut. 

RESPONSE: 

I responded from my location in Warm Creek on my patrol vessel and arrived at approximately 1500 hrs. I informed dispatch of my arrival and that no such boat and vehicle were at the bottom of the Stateline Ramp. Dispatch was able to contact them and have them return to the bottom of the ramp. 

INVESTIGATION: 

I was contacted by Subject and she stated that she had been the witness to the accident. I asked her where the vessel that had been damaged was and she stated it was up in the parking lot. I asked her to have someone bring it down the ramp so I could get the registration information and document the damage. While her husband, and boat co-owner retrieved the vessel I had Subject fill out a witness statement. 

When Subject’s husband returned he provided me with their boat registration and insurance information. Both explained to me that Operator2 had been driving their houseboat through the Castle Rock Cut (a narrow channel approximately 40 feet wide and .25 miles long) towing their pontoon boat behind it. In the cut they met another houseboat which they stated was not staying on the proper side of the channel and forced them far toward shore on their own side into shallow water. subject stated she was standing on the back deck of the houseboat and watched the other houseboat come very close to hitting their houseboat before steering hard to its' right. 

This hard right turn caused the speed boat being towed by the other houseboat to collide with their pontoon boat. There was significant damage to the pontoon boat documented in pictures attached to this report. subject also stated that the speed boat pushed their Seadoos (PWC's) into a green channel marker buoy, but that no damage had been done. 

CONCLUSION: 

I collected all the necessary information and gave them my card telling them their insurance company or they could contact me to get a copy of the accident report. I told them that if the other party reported the accident as well I would let them know but that it was unlikely. 

End of Report.


BARDID: UT-2014-0039
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:54:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Deer Creek Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Charleston
County: Wasatch
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
While slalom skiing, VICTIM caught her front tip of the ski caught causing her to land face first with her body cart-wheeled over backwards. VICTIM believed she had broken her neck. However, her injuries were described as bruised her spinal cord with the C5 and C6 impacting/touching her spinal cord putting pressure on the cord.  Her doctor wanted to operate immediately but they waited a week for swelling to be reduced, and fused her vertebrae from the C4- C7.  At this point she has recovered full use of her legs, and is still experiencing weakness in her arms and hands.Two others onboard the boat are EMTs and were able to get her out of the water and into the boat. 
Transported by ambulance to Intermoutain Medical Center by ambulance.


BARDID: UT-2014-0040
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Bear Lake
NearestCityorTown: Garden City
County: Rich
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was operating boat, towing Victim on a wakeboard. Victim had crossed to the outside of the left wake and began to cross back across both wakes. As Victim crossed the right wake the edge of the wakeboard caught the wake and Victim "slammed" face first into the water. subject was performing the role of observer. Three other passengers were on board the boat at the time of the accident. 

Operator returned the boat to pick up Victim. Operator said Victim was complaining that her head hurt. After a few minutes, when Victim's pain was still present, Operator chose to drive subject to the Utah Bear Lake State Park marina as fast as he could. At the marina, Operator's wife called for medical assistance to come to the government dock. 

Operator estimated his towing speed of approximately 13 mph. Operator estimated the approximate location of the accident to be in the center part of the lake, just inside the Utah-Idaho border. His said it was a "close and short" distance to the marina.


BARDID: UT-2014-0053
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:38:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Yuba Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Scipio
County: Juab
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On Sunday August 17, 2014 about 14:00 hours a person was attempting to knee-board near the Oasis Area of Yuba Reservoir. The tow rope got wrapped around his left arm while attempting to jump the boats wake on the knee-board. This broke the left forearm of VICTIM. There were seven individuals on the boat at time of accident. VICTIM was brought to the Oasis docks for treatment. Levan Ambulance transported VICTIM to Central Valley Medical Center in Nephi for further treatment.


BARDID: UT-2014-0054
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:52:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Strawberry Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Heber City
County: Wasatch
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Electrical Fire 

Operator reported that while trolling in the Mosquito Bay area, he noticed smoke coming from his engine that smelled like electrical wiring burning. He immediately shut off his engine and attempted to open the motor cover. He stated that as he pulled the motor cover off he heard a bang. After Ranger and myself made contact and towed him into the marina we examined the damage to the motor. There was visible damage to the electrical system, wires were melted and plastic was also melted. 

Pictures were taken and stored on my computer as they would not attach to report.


BARDID: UT-2014-0055
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Powell
NearestCityorTown: Bullfrog
County: Kane
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: person struck by vsl equipment
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Other
OtherEquipmentFailure: railing
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
INITIAL CALL 
On August 29, 2014 the National Park Service dispatch informed all up lake units that a female had uncontrollable bleeding on her leg. Dispatch explained that the female individual was on a houseboat called Illusions located in Halls Creek Bay. I heard the radio traffic while on a vessel stop in Halls Creek Bay and cleared from the vessel stop. I notified dispatch that I was available to help. I left my law enforcement lights on and asked dispatch if the injured reporting party could see my red/blue lights. Officer with NPS was on my vessel; together we began to scan the shore line for the houseboat Illusions. 

NARRATIVE 
Officers found the houseboat Illusion at the mouth of Halls Creek Bay. They began medical treatment for the female individual. Officer arrived shortly after along with Officers. Since there appeared to be enough personnel on scene Officer and I finished our patrol of Halls Creek Bay. On the way out of Halls Creek Bay the National Park Service Officers were just preparing for transporting the injured female to the Bullfrog Clinic. They asked if I would stay behind and grab the houseboats information, I agreed. 
As I approached the houseboat the operator asked if I could help jump start their boat. He explained to me that his batteries are no saying charged and he could not start his engines back up. I agreed and hooked up jumper cables from my patrol batteries to his batteries. While we let the houseboats batteries charged I began to ask how the female got injured. 

The individuals from the houseboat explained that the Victim was standing on the swim platform when a Sea Ray associated with the group came up to tie off to the houseboat. Individuals in the Sea Ray asked for a line to be tossed to them so they can tie off. The one end of the line was then tied off to a railing spindle and the other end was tied off to the boat. The operator of the boat Sea Ray then shut off his engine and began to drift behind the moving houseboat. As the line began to tighten the railing spindle broke free from the railing hitting Victim behind her left knee. 
At that time the people on the houseboat began to call for help on marine band channel 16. Victim was placed into the Sea Ray as people associated with the group began to control the bleeding using a towel and belt as a tunicate until NPS arrived on scene. 

I explained to the people on the house boat that what occurred was a boat accident and I would be doing an investigation on what took place. At that point in time they had enough power to start the engines of the houseboat. Due to the fact it was getting dark I explained to the individuals on the houseboat that I would continue with my investigation at their final destination. The people on the houseboat said that they were going back to buoy 514 in Bullfrog due to engine problems. I told them I would meet them at Buoy 514 to finish with my investigation. 
I then left Halls Creek Bay and met up with NPS at the Bullfrog main launch ramp where the Sea Ray was docked. At the main launch ramp Officer briefed me on what occurred. Officer said that they had smelled the odor of alcohol coming from the driver of the Sea Ray while at the main launch ramp and started their investigation on the possibility of charges for boating under the influence (BUI).


BARDID: UT-2014-0057
State: UT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-08-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Quail Creek Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Hurricane
County: Washington
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Notification and Observation: 

On the listed time and date, I, Deputy responded to a possible Boat Explosion at Quail Lake State Park. I arrived on scene and observed a Bombardier Sea Doo GTS with extensive damage to the Bow and Stern loaded on a trailer in the parking lot. I could also see black soot on the PWC just below the steering column. I recognized the black soot from training and experience was from an extinguished fire or explosion. I observed the seat laying on its side. I could see the engine compartment in plain view. I observed a sparkplug was not attached to the motor. The sparkplug and sparkplug wire was hanging over the side of the PWC 

I made contact with the owner of the PWC who I identified by his Utah Drivers License. OWNER explained the PWC had exploded while he was trying to help his friends start it. OWNER stated the explosion threw him off the machine. 

I asked OWNER if his friends or he needed medical attention. OWNER told me no. I asked OWNER where his two friends were located. OWNER explained they were on the beach adjacent to our location. I explained to OWNER that I needed to speak with them about the incident. OWNER proceeded to retrieve his friends from the beach. 

OWNER told me he had just recently purchased the PWC and this was his first time using them. 

I made contact with OPERATOR who identified himself to me. I asked OPERATOR to explain to me what had happened. OPERATOR stated subject and himself had been riding his friend’s vessel for approximately twenty minutes on Quail Lake Reservoir. OPERATOR explained the SEADOO quit running. OPERATOR stated he tried to start it several times and it would not turn over. OPERATOR stated OWNER pulled up next to them and tried to start it. OPERATOR stated when OWNER attempted to start it, all of sudden there was an explosion. OPERATOR stated he was thrown off the Seadoo into the water from the explosion. OPERATOR told me the Seadoo was on fire after the explosion. According to OPERATOR, OWNER and himself rolled the Seadoo over into the lake to put the fire out. See OPERATOR'S witness statement for further information.


BARDID: UT-2014-0058
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-09-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Strawberry Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Heber City
County: Wasatch
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
SYNOPSIS: On September 1, 2014, Utah State Park Rangers along with Wasatch County Sheriff personnel, US Forest Service Ranger, and civilian personnel responded to Strawberry Reservoir at the report of a 64 year old male who had not been seen for 4 hours. Strawberry Marina Personnel were able to locate the individual who was in the water and bring him aboard and transport him to land for care. The male was hypothermic and transported to Heber Valley Hospital by paramedics. 

NARRATIVE: On September 1, 2014 at around 18:30 hours, dispatch received a call about a 64 year old male that had not been seen for 4 hours on Strawberry Reservoir in his canoe. Wasatch County Search and Rescue were dispatched along with Deputies and a US Forest Service Ranger. Ranger and myself offered to assist with the State Parks boat, with the knowledge that a report would have to be completed. As we made our way up Daniel's Canyon, further information began to come in. The people who run the Strawberry Marina, had a visual on a person in the water between Sage Creek and the Ladders. As Ranger and I arrived we boarded the State Parks Boat and began to head towards the Ladders. At this time dispatch reported that subject had the individual onboard his vessel and was headed into the marina. 
VICTIM was experiencing hypothermia and his wet clothes were removed and he was covered in blankets while we waited for Paramedics to arrive. VICTIM stated that he had fallen in as he was catching a fish and the canoe capsized. He was unable to get back in the canoe, but was able to place an orange life jacket underneath both his arms. Paramedics arrived and VICTIM was placed in the ambulance and transported to Heber Valley Hospital to receive care. VICTIM's canoe was towed into the marina by someone who stated he attempted to bring VICTIM aboard his vessel but was unsuccessful. VICTIM's canoe was given to the Strawberry Marina to hold for VICTIM.


BARDID: UT-2014-0059
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:47:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Jordanelle Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Heber City
County: Wasatch
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Throttle
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 19, 2014, at approximately 2015 hours, while on patrol at Jordanelle State Park I was called by the Wasatch County Sheriff's Dispatch to take a report on a vessel accident that happened earlier that day. I contacted a Operator1 at approximately 2030 hours. He stated that earlier that day at around 1800 hours while he was loading his vessel onto his trailer that another vessel struck his vessel twice, once bow to stern and then stern to stern causing some damage to his vessel. Both vessels were loading at that time, his was on the trailer and being attached at the bow while the other was attempting to get on the trailer. The two vessel owners exchanged information at that time and he went home. After reviewing the damage to his vessel at home he felt he had better get a police report about the accident so he made the call. I was unable to find the other vessel in the park that evening but was able to find it in Salt Lake with the information that Operator1 provided. 

On July 24th, 2014, in the morning, I went to both residences and took photographs of the vessels to document the damage and complete the report. The new damage to the vessels matched the story that Operator1 provided. Both Operator1 and Operator2 were given USCG boating accident report forms to complete and return. Operator2 was not in town so I could not obtain the needed information to complete the report at that time. 

On August 19, 2014, after returning from vacation, I found that both vessel owners had completed and returned the report forms. After review, Operator2 doesn't admit to his vessel's bow striking the other vessel's stern but does admit that his vessel struck Operator1's vessel stern to stern. He states that "Throttle stuck. Boat backed into other boat." Also after review, it appears that Operator2 did not have insurance on his vessel at the time of the accident and that his vessel is not registered in his name but to the previous owner.


BARDID: UT-2014-0060
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-03 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: HALLS CROSSING
County: KANE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
INJURED WAS WAKE SURFING BEHIND A BOAT WHEN SHE FELL.  THE WAKEBOARD SHE WAS SURFING ON WENT UNDER WATER AND CAME UP TO THE SURFACE WITH SOME FORCE AND STRUCK HER ON THE RIGHT EYEBROW RIDGE CAUSING A LACERATION


BARDID: UT-2014-0061
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-06 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: BULLFROG
County: KANE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR WAS GOING ABOUT 35 MP WHEN HE HIT A SUBMERGED ROCK WITH HIS PROP.  ONE OF THE FOUR PROPELLERS WAS BROKE OFF FROM THE PROP.  THE PROPELLER AND ALL METAL PIECES ATTACHED TO THE PROP AND RUDDER WERE BENT..  THE PROP WAS PUSHED UP AND CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE HULL. THE CONNECTING BRACKET ATTACHING THE OUT BOARD ENGINE TO THE VESSEL WAS CRACKED AND BENT.  ALL METAL PIECES ATTACHING THE OUTDRIVE WERE BENT AND DAMAGED


BARDID: UT-2014-0062
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: PAGE
County: KANE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATING AT NIGHT HEADED IN THE WRONG DIRECTION UNFAMILIAR WITH THE AREA DID NOT FOLLOW PROPER NAVIGATION BUOYS RESULTING VESSEL RUNNING AGROUND.  SEVERE HULL DAMAGE TO THE KEEL. KEEL APPEARED TO HAVE BEEN TORN OPEN BY THE ROCKS AS THE BOAT SLIP UP THEM FROM ITS FORWARD MOMENTUM. BOW RAILING HAS A SEPARATION AT A JOINT AREA AT THE VERY TIP OF BOW


BARDID: UT-2014-0063
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
County: KANE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 13th, 2014, at Lake Powell in Slick Rock Canyon our ski boat (V1) was damaged while moored to the back of our houseboat. 

The driver of the boat  (V2) that caused the damage came within 30 feet of the back our boat and within 15-20 feet of our daughters and her friends who were swimming at the time.  Operator2's speed boat caused a very large double wake. 

On the first circular pass, there was a young man standing on the raised portion of V2. When the boat passed by our daughter and her friends, the young man appeared to intentionally throw himself off the back of the boat.

The driver (V2) then circled 360 degrees at a high rate of speed in order to pick up the ejected party. This occurred directly behind our moored boat causing not only one but two consecutive 2-3 foot wakes. Our moored power boat lurched 3' onto the back of the houseboat causing the driver's side window to impact the houseboat slide. 

The window was completely shattered. 

This incident not only caused damage to our boat but we were thankful the driver did not hit the swimmers in the water. Our daughters screamed and my oldest was shaking with fear because she was afraid. In her words:  "I thought he was going to run us over." 
After the incident the driver came over and apologized. A female passenger in his boat commented, "Did OUR boat cause this damage?"


BARDID: UT-2014-0064
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-22 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: PAGE
County: KANE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
V2 WAS BEING TOWED BEHIND V1, TOW ROPE SNAPPED AND V2 CAPSIZED.  V1 HAD V2 TIED TO STARBOARD OF V1 AND THE STARBOARD SIDE OF V2 WAS TIED TO THE STARBOARD SIDE OF V1 AND V2 BOW WAS EXTENDED PAST THE STERN OF V1


BARDID: UT-2014-0065
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-27 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: HALLS CROSSING
County: SAN JUAN
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
WHILE APPROACHING A DOCK, V1 LOST POWER TO MOTORS CAUSING THE BOW TO STRIKE THE CORNER OF THE DOCK. V1 WAS BEACHED WHEN OPERATOR NOTICED THAT THE FRONT TWO HULL COMPARTMENTS WERE FULL OF WATER.  LARGE PUNCTURE AND CRACK IN HULL


BARDID: UT-2014-0066
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-28 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: BULLFROG
County: KANE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
INJURED WAS TUBING WHEN HE FLIPPED OFF THE TUBE BUT DID NOT LET GO OF THE TOW LINE.  INJURED SUSTAINED A SEPARATED SHOULDER


BARDID: UT-2014-0067
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: PAGE
County: KANE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of v1 traveling approx 30 mph with v2 coming around a corner at full speed (greater than 30 knots) in front of him approx 200-250 feet away.  v2 was cutting an eight foot wake and throwing bow water twelve feet in the air.  operator of v1 could not divert course because he was trapped between v2 on the port side and being pushed towards a gravel bar on the starboard.  Operator of v1 shut down as fast as he could and turned vessel into the wake.  v1 went over the fist wake ok but the second wake came over the bow and broke the forward cabin door, the third wake filled the boat and pushed the passengers into the cabin, fourth wake swamped the vessel


BARDID: UT-2014-0068
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: PAGE
County: KANE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
While v1 was fueling at dangling rope marina v1 was struck by v2 that was backing out of the fuel dock slip.  As v2 was backing out it turned and started to back toward v1.  Passenger of v2 tried to stop the vessels from hitting with his foot but v2 operator revved the boat and it slammed hard into v1.  Point of impact was on the port side just forward of windshield and right down near the waterline.

Damage to v1:  penetration thru gel coat of the vessel and into the fibers underneath the gel coat.  Gel coat had visible stress fractures in a circular ring around the point of impact the extended outward about a foot.


BARDID: UT-2014-0069
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: HALLS CROSSING
County: KANE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WENT OUT TO HELP ANOTHER VESSEL WHO HIT A ROCK ISLAND IN THE OPENING OF THE BAY.  V1 HIT THE SAME ROCK ISLAND DUE TO LACK OF LIGHT AND BECAME DISABLED AS WELL

ON THE ACCIDENT FORM SENT IN BY NPS, IN THE DIAGRAM FOR VESSEL DAMAGE, IT LOOKS TO BE THE STERN/MOTOR AREA OF THE VESSEL THAT WAS DAMAGED.  NO OTHER INFO PROVIDED


BARDID: UT-2014-0071
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: lake powell
NearestCityorTown: BULLFROG
County: KANE
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS TRYING TO DOCK ON A BUOY.  WINDS GUSTING AROUND 20-25 MPH COMING FROM THE NE.  V1 WAS HAVING DIFFICULTY ATTACHING THE HOUSEBOAT TO THE BUOY BALL. V2 WAS TRYING TO ASSIST V1 ATTACHING A LINE TO THE BUOY.  V2 WAS BLOWN INTO V1 COLLIDING ON THE PORT SIDE OF V1


BARDID: UT-2014-0072
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: PAGE AZ
County: KANE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was tied to V2.  STRONG WINDS HAD OWNER/OPERATOR UNBEACH V2 IN ORDER TO AVOID PWC AND V2 FROM HITTING ROCKS. HEADING OUT INTO OPEN WATER WITH GUSTS OF WIND V1 STARTED TAKING ON WATER AND EVENTUALLY CAPSIZED.


BARDID: UT-2014-0073
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: DANGLING ROPE
County: KANE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
INJURED WAS TUBING WHEN HE FELL OFF AND DISLOCATED HIS SHOULDER.  TREATED BY NPS PERSONNEL AND BOATED BACK TO WAHWEAP.  HE SELF TRANSPORTED TO PAGE ER


BARDID: UT-2014-0074
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-09-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:54:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Bear Lake
NearestCityorTown: Garden City
County: Rich
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
I arrived on scene at approximately 1708 hours and USCG Aux arrived shortly thereafter. We observed the patient (VICTIM) in the water with a life jacket on, in obvious pain, holding his R. leg. VICTIM's father was also in the water holding him steady on an inflatable mattress for extra flotation. VICTIM was alert, conscious and verbally responsive. He said he had no allergies, was on no medications (later relayed one acne medication to medical units), with no pertinent medical history.

I retrieved a backboard and slipped it under VICTIM and once in place, 2A-37, a USCG Aux personnel and I lifted him onto the patrol boat. VICTIM was in constant pain with an obvious deformity of the upper R. leg, which was still covered by a wet suit but with no blood showing. We covered VICTIM in blankets and PFD coats with (VICTIM's sister), the USCG Aux personnel and I providing some stability for the transport to the marina and waiting ambulance.

VICTIM ended up having a 4" section of his femur that had shattered/fragmented and now has a pin in most of the length of his femur and is struggling to recover, eat and control pain.

It is assumed the victim fell while wakeboarding, causing injury to his femur.


BARDID: UT-2014-0075
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-10-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Powell
County: Kane
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator1 stated that he was driving his vessel, towing a tube, and had just started going, increasing speed and his bow was just coming down as he came onto plane when he heard a bang as he hit something.  He stated he never saw anything before he heard the impact noise and that he immediately stopped and shut his motor off.  One occupant on v1 who had been sitting in the center bow seat of the Sea Ray facing the rear of the boat and had not seen what had happened, was ejected from the vessel into the water.  

At that time he stated he saw a PWC in the water behind them with 2 people in the water.  I asked Operator1 who all had been in the boat or on the tube at the time off the accident.  He stated that his father and himself were the 2 adults on the boat with two children and that one adult female and 3 children had been on the tube.  Two people from V2 were injured.  
The adult female was complaining of great pain to her upper right leg and her head.  She also had visible injuries to her right arm.  The male child had a large laceration/contusion to his right hip.  

While they filled out statements I began to look for possible damages or other indications of the impact on the Sea Ray vessel (Vessel 1).  I observed large black scuff marks/transfers and scratches on the starboard side of Vessel 1.  These scuff marks and scratches started very near the front of the vessel on the starboard bow running through the vessels bow numbers and continuing toward the stern of the vessel as they progressed lower on the starboard side from just below the rub rail down to the water line.  The marks ran down approximately 1/2 the length of Vessel 1.  There was no other visible damage to Vessel 1 when it was in the water but I did note that the bilge was running the entire time I was present.


BARDID: UT-2014-0078
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: PAGE AZ
County: SAN JUAN
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was headed uplake on the right hand side of the channel when it tuned shoreward to look for campsites  operator reported that a passenger was in the bow of the vessel looking for rocks but hat the passenger looked up to look at a possible campsite  as a result, he lookout did not see the rock until the same time as the operator. When the vessel was already on top of it.  Operator was unable to slow down and grounded on the rock.  The party was able to self rescue and drive off the rock to antelope point main launch ramp with bilges running
 
Conclusion:
Failure to maintain proper lookout resulted in striking hazard rock and running aground .


BARDID: UT-2014-0079
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-15 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: PAGE AZ
County: SAN JUAN
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was in mtn sheep cyn a notoriously narrow and hazardous slot canyon.  The 30' vessel was towards the back of the canyon and that the operator had shut down the engines in a very narrow passage and with the help of several people on board were pushing the vessel further back into the canyon because they could not motor it back further safely.
 
Operator further stated that while the boat was in the canyon, an underage operator with 3 passengers on an overloaded pwc came around the corner and nearly struck the vessel and the wake from the pwc caused the vessel to collide several times with the canyon walls on both sides of the vessel causing over $2000 worth of damage.  Operator stated further that they did not wish to report the accident right away as to not ruin their trip.
 
Investigator came to the conclusion that this was an avoidable accident perpetuated by a series of event.  The vessel should not have been back in the slot canyon attempting to go further


BARDID: UT-2014-0081
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-10-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: HALLS CROSSING
County: SAN JUAN
WaterConditions: Very rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel encountered strong winds coming from the north east.  The vessel was pushed to the south side of the main channel.  The operator was trying to keep the vessel in the center of the main channel however was unable to due to the strong winds.  Operator was approx 50' to shore of the south side of the main channel when he noticed he was getting pushed toward a submerged hazard in the water.  Operator put both engines in neutral so the props would not be damaged from the impact.  The vessel collided with the submerged hazard damaging the steering and the drive shaft on the engines.  Operator was able to use one engine to keep the boat off the beach and radioed for assistance


BARDID: UT-2014-0082
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-09-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: PAGE AZ
County: KANE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR FAILED TO SEE THE BEACH AND ACCIDENTALLY RAN HIS VESSEL ASHORE.  OPERATOR CLAIMED THAT THE ACCIDENT HAD HAPPENED DUE TO HIS INATTENTIVENESS


BARDID: UT-2014-0083
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-09-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: PAGE AZ
County: KANE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR AS A SOLO OPERATOR IN THE DARK WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN A PROPER LOOKOUT AND RAN AGROUND.  OPERATOR WAS OPERATING AT A SPEED TOO FAST FOR THE CONDITIONS, LACK OF AN ADEQUATE CHARTING DEVICE AND ACTING AS A SOLO OPERATOR


BARDID: UT-2014-0084
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 05:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: BULLFROG
County: KANE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF V1 WAS COMING IN TO DOCK WHEN A GUST OF WIND CAUGHT THE VESSEL.  OPERATOR WAS UNABLE TO AVOID HITTING V2 AND V3.  V1 BROKE A WINDOW OF V1 AND BENT THE RAILING.  V2'S SLIDE COLLAPSED AND V3 HAD THE CORNER OF THE SLIDE CRACKED


BARDID: UT-2014-0085
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-09-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: BULLFROG
County: KANE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF V1 WAS PULLING OUT OF A SLIP WHEN A GUST OF WIND CAUGHT HIM AND PUSHED HIM TOWARDS THE SLIPS. V1 OPERATOR WAS UNABLE TO AVOID HITTING V2.  V1 RECEIVED SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO THE STARBOARD SIDE.  REAR SUPPORT FOR THE UPPER DECK WAS ANGULATED AND CAUSED THE UPPER DECK TO SAG.  ON THE REAR STARBOARD SIDE THERE WAS A HOLE RIPPED ALL THE WAY INTO THE INTERIOR OF THE VESSEL.


BARDID: UT-2014-0086
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-10-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: PAGE AZ
County: KANE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS CRUISING WHEN A WAVE FROM ANOTHER VESSEL HIT THE VESSEL.  INJURED WENT UP IN THE AIR AND CAME DOWN HITTING HER BACK


BARDID: UT-2014-0087
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: PAGE AZ
County: KANE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was towing a tube with 3 juveniles aboard.  As v1 was circling, v2 was drifting.  Operator of v2 noticed he was drifting close to where the tube was going in circles.  Operator of v2 tried to engage the boat to get out of the way but to no avail.  Injured struck the bow of v2, impacting the area of his mid thigh.  The force caused the injured to hit and break the windshield. Right femur was broke and internal bleeding, he also had a laceration under his right jaw line as well as another laceration on his right eyebrow


BARDID: UT-2014-0088
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-09-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:41:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: BIG WATER
County: KANE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
INJURED WAS SLALOM SKIING WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO CROSS THE VESSEL'S WAKE AND LOST CONTROL.  INJURED HIT THE LEFT SIDE OF HIS HEAD ON THE SKI CAUSING THE SKIER TO LOSE CONSCIOUSNESS.  INJURED WAS IN AND OUT OF CONSCIOUSNESS, VOMITING BLOOD AND UNABLE TO STAN D


BARDID: UT-2014-0090
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-09-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: PAGE AZ
County: SAN JUAN
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
INJURED WAS ATTEMPTING TO TIE OFF THE VESSEL TO A DOCK WHEN HIS FINGER WAS CAUGHT BETWEEN THE DOCK AND THE VESSEL SEVERING APPROX 1/4" OFF THE END OF THE RIGHT MIDDLE FINGER.  WATER WAS CHOPPY DUE TO A TOUR BOAT WAKE


BARDID: UT-2014-0091
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: PAGE AZ
County: SAN JUAN
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
INJURED WAS ON A TUBE BEING PULLED BEHIND V1.  OPERATOR OF V1 MADE A TURN TOO CLOSE TO THE ROCK WALL IN THE NARROW SLOT CANYON AND THE INJURED STRUCK THE WALL HEAD FIRST LOOSING CONSCIOUSNESS.  INJURED HAD A LARGE LACERATION TO HIS HEAD AND THE AREA WAS SWELLING


BARDID: UT-2014-0093
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-09-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: HALLS CROSSING
County: SAN JUAN
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 DRIFTING ALONG SHORELINE, INJURED ATTEMPTED TO CLIMB BACK ONTO THE FRONT OF THE VESSEL WHEN HIS SHOULDER DISLOCATED


BARDID: UT-2014-0094
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-10-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:27:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: BULLFROG
County: KANE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
OtherEquipmentFailure: tow rope
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was towing v2.  V2 was tied to the port side of v1 towards the stern.  V2 was attached by 3 lines; 1 on the bow 1 one the rear starboard cleat and 1 loosely tied to the ski tower.  While v2 was being towed the nylon bow line failed, causing the line on the tower to work its way up the tower and leverage the vessel over until it capsized.  V1 was making a left had turn when the line broke


BARDID: UT-2014-0095
State: UT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-09-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: FLAMING GORGE
NearestCityorTown: MANILA
County: DAGGETT
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR AND PASSENGER OUT IN ANTELOPE FLAT BAY IN A VERY SMALL BOAT WITH AN ELECTRIC MOTOR.  WIND GUSTS AND CHOPPY WATER MAKING CONDITIONS DIFFICULT.  VESSEL STARTED TAKING ON WATER.  PASSENGER WAS ABLE TO HOLD ON TO A TYPE 4 FLOAT CUSHION.  DECEASED WAS SEEN ON A TYPE 4 FLOAT CUSHION, THEN HE WAS GONE.  BODY WAS LOCATED 9/20/14.  NO AUTOPSY REPORT.


BARDID: UT-2014-0097
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:36:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: BULLFROG
County: SAN JUAN
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
AS THEY ENTERED A CANYON THE WAKE FROM OTHER VESSELS AND THE WATER CONDITIONS CAUSED THE BOAT TO TAKE ON WATER.  VESSEL TOOK ON WATER RAPIDLY AND FLIPPED OVER.  VESSEL WAS OVERLOADED WITH GEAR


BARDID: UT-2014-0098
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-04 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: PAGE
County: KANE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR CAME THROUGH CASTLE ROCK CUT COMING DOWN LAKE HE THEN TURNED TO THE RIGHT AFTER THE RED BUOY.  MOMENTS LATER HE STRUCK A ROCK UNDER THE SURFACE OF THE WATER THE ROCK TORE A LARGE HOLE IN THE HULL OF THE BOAT.  NO INJURIES REPORTED


BARDID: UT-2014-0099
State: UT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-07-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: PAGE
County: KANE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
OWNER STATED THAT PREVIOUS DAMAGE TO HULL AROUND RUDDER WAS NOT PROPERLY REPAIRED EVENTUALLY CAUSING THE REPAIRED FIBERGLASS TO BREAK APART, CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO RUDDER, ENGINE AND HULL SURROUNDING RUDDER ASSEMBLY.  THIS CAUSED WATER TO ENTER AROUND THE RUDDER ASSEMBLY SWAMPING THE VESSEL.  EXTENSIVE WATER DAMAGE TO ENTIRE BOAT ENGINE AND ALL ELECTRONICS.

OPERATOR STATED HE WAS TOWING PASSENGERS WHEN THE VESSEL STARTED TAKING ON WATER


BARDID: UT-2014-0102
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Scofield
NearestCityorTown: Scofield
County: Carbon
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
DECEASED WAS FISHING IN A 14 FOOT CANOE WITH TWO OTHER INDIVIDUALS WHEN THE CANOE CAPSIZED.  DECEASED AND PASSENGER 3 TRIED TO SWIM TO SHORE WHILE PASSENGER 2 STAYED WITH THE CANOE.  PASSENGER 2 WAS RESCUED BY ANOTHER BOATER.  PASSENGER 3 WAS ABLE TO SWIM TO SHORE.  DECEASED WAS UNABLE TO SWIM TO SHORE AND DROWN.


BARDID: UT-2015-0001
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-04-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:19:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Willard Bay
NearestCityorTown: Willard
County: Box Elder
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
NARRATIVE:

On April 22, 2015 about 1819 hours at Willard Bay, North West of of the South Marina a 14ft aluminum vessel with two occupants was drifting. The occupants were (Grandfather/operator), and (Grandson/occupant). The occupants were fishing. A storm came through the reservoir creating waves. The waves capsized the vessel displacing the two occupants. Neither were wearing a life jacket at the time of the capsized according to statements. GRANDSON helped assist putting a life jacket on OPERATOR. GRANDSON then called emergency services to save them. The two occupants held on to the capsized vessel until Officer with Willard Police Department, and (witness) came to pick them up. Grandfather was life flighted to McKay Dee Hospital and GRANDSON was transported by ambulance. Resulting injuries for OPERATOR was internal injuries with lungs, and head injuries. GRANDSON was treated for possible hypothermia.

NOTES:

Verbal statements were given to Officer about the incident.
Witness was a called upon to service by Officer to save the vessel occupants.
Vessel was recovered by me, Officers.
A beer bottle was found in the wreckage and documented. (see attached pictures)
Vessel was stored at Willard Bay State Park Administrative offices until family picked it up. 
Pictures are attached of the vessel.


BARDID: UT-2015-0002
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-03-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:33:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Willard Bay
NearestCityorTown: Willard
County: Box Elder
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Synopsis:  I responded a call from dispatch regarding an overdue fisherman.  A search was conducted finding his boat running but without him onboard.  Later his body was recovered.

Call:  At approximately 2033 hours on 3/22/15 I received a call regarding a fisherman who was overdue and reported by his wife.  I responded to the north marina boat ramp where Victim's wife was waiting with Victim's truck and boat trailer.  Victim's wife said that Victim had left their house at approximately 0700 and she hadn't heard from him since.  She said that he is normally home around 1430 when he fishes in the morning.  She also said that his phone was going straight to voicemail.  I got information on the vessel and Victim from Victim's wife and I called lieutenant and informed him of the situation and asked him to respond for ground contact.  I also called Rangers in for the search.  I asked Dispatch to notify the Sheriff of the situation and to page out search and rescue.

Initial search:  Ranger1 and I launched the boat and began to search in the area that Victim's wife said Victim liked to fish and where the last fishermen off the water said they saw a boat which was the southwest corner.  I asked Deputy to check the south marina parking lot to see if there was any other boats on the water.  I asked Ranger2 to start on the north end of the dike searching west and south.  I asked Officer2 to start at the south marina and search the dike to the west and north.  Deputy verified that there was no other boats on the water then responded to help at the north marina.  Officer had arrived at the north marina and was with Victim's wife and asked Deputy to search the east side of the dike going south.  
 
Ranger1 and I had made it to the southwest corner and was starting to work towards the south marina when we got a call from Deputy saying that he located a vessel approximately 100 feet off the dike by feed lot that matched the description of the boat that we were looking for and didn't appear to have anyone onboard.  Ranger1 and I responded to the location and approached the vessel and relayed the bow numbers to Officer to verify the vessel was the one that we were looking for and it was.  When we approached the vessel we could tell that there wasn't anyone onboard and could tell that the outboard motor was still running.  I boarded the vessel and saw that the trolling motor was powered on but didn't appear to be in drive.  The outboard motor was also not in gear.  There were two fishing poles out either side with approximately 3 feet of line.  Nothing seemed out of place other than the motors running.  


There was a coffee cup that had about one inch of coffee in the bottom in the cup holder by the drivers seat.  In the passenger seat cup holder there was a string cheese and kiwi.  I also located a thermos that was full of coffee.   There was a helicopter that assisted with searching from the air.  The GPS unit was on so I could see the route the vessel had traveled on that appeared almost straight to the north marina.  We left the vessel there and began to search going north along the estimated path of the boat.  Another parks vessel had arrived to assist with the search and we notified them of the information and they began a search from the north marina.  After searching a ways up we decided to return to the vessel to take another look and it and to shut it down so that the GPS didn't go dead.  While doing this Officer2 informed me of some items that had been turned in that a fisherman found adrift earlier in the day.  The items were identified as being Victims consisted of a hat, planner, and remote control for the trolling motor.  We were initially told that the items were picked up just south of the red marina marker buoy.  We went to this location to continue searching.  
 
A Box Elder vessel arrived about this time and began to search as well.  After a while of searching the other parks boat we…
 


BARDID: UT-2015-0012
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:41:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Deer Creek Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Wallsburg
County: Wasatch
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
I received a report of a boat fire near the Main boat ramp of Deer Creek Reservoir.  I observed white smoke coming out of the engine compartment of a boat about a 1/2 mile out.  I responded to the boat and the smoke had nearly stopped.  Two of the passengers were wearing PFD's.  I towed the occupants and the boat into the dock.  Wasatch County Fire Department evaluated the engine to make sure there was no longer a risk of fire.  Most of the water cooling and exhaust hoses attached to the motor had melted due to no water running through the motor.  Estimated damage at $2,000 or more.


BARDID: UT-2015-0013
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Jordanelle Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Heber City
County: Wasatch
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Sudden medical condition
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 0945 hrs, Wasatch County dispatch to the main Marina courtesy docks for a possible stroke victim.  It was reported that an elderly male, 91 years old may have suffered a stroke.  Dispatch stated that he was in a small red fishing boat, conscious but unresponsive and that they were heading to the docks.  I was at the top of the ramp at the time of the call so I informed dispatch that I would also respond and that I was already at the ramp.  I drove down to the courtesy dock and saw an elderly man surrounded by two people that were giving him care in a small red fishing boat.  

I noticed that his head was slumped into his chest but that he was moving his head a little.  At this time another officer arrived with his jump pack while I grabbed my O2 tank.  We arrived at the victim who was still conscious but mostly unresponsive and disorientated.  I applied O2 via a non-rebreather mask at a setting of 15.  officer kept soliciting a response from VICTIM.  After several minutes on O2, VICTIM started to respond to verbal commands and become more coherent.  Jordanelle Ambulance marrived and took over care of VICTIM.  VICTIM become progressively more coherent over time.  VICTIM was loaded onto the ambulance and taken to Park City Medical.

OBSERVATIONS:
VICTIM was 91 years old and was wearing a life jacket at the time of this incident.  It was becoming very hot and a little humid due to the lack of any significant breeze at the time.  When VICTIM took of his life jacket, he was soaked in perspiration.  VICTIM was also wearing his life jacket very tight.  It was possible that VICTIM became somewhat de-hydrated and suffered from some sort of heat stress.

End of Report


BARDID: UT-2015-0014
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Bear Lake
NearestCityorTown: Laketown
County: Rich
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
I responded along with Rangers to Rendezvous Beach for a report of injury on a Personal Water Craft (PWC) at 1805 hours. I arrived at 1806 hours and met with Rendezvous Beach Rentals (who made the 911 call at 2001 hours) and the injured person on the beach. VICTIM was sitting on a picnic table bench hunched over in pain, guarding her lower abdomen. VICTIM was alert, conscious and crying. 

VICTIM said she fell off the back of the PWC into the water and the force of the water injured her lower abdomen and pelvic area. operator who was operating, said they were going very slow just outside the wake-less area but as he opened the throttle, slightly turned to the right, VICTIM and OCCUPANT1 fell off. OCCUPANT1 was the rear passenger and had no complaints of injury. VICTIM was the middle passenger. While waiting for medical crews to arrive, VICTIM began to complain of being cold so we found two blankets and her friend OCCUPANT1 wrapped her in them. 

Medical units started arriving at 2012 hours and began treating VICTIM. After sitting in the ambulance and warming for some time, VICTIM began feeling better and asked if she could either go to a local clinic or be released to her friends. I recommended that she be checked out by a doctor at a hospital. The ambulance crew were able to contact VICTIM's grandmother who, according to VICTIM, is her legal guardian and obtained permission to treat and release VICTIM. VICTIM was later released to her friends on the beach at 2037 hours.

operator had no indication of impairment according to my observations. He also said he had not been drinking or taking any drugs recently. I gather additional report information and cleared the scene at 2105 hours.

Rich County Incident #2015-0663


BARDID: UT-2015-0015
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:01:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Bear Lake
NearestCityorTown: Laketown
County: Rich
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Ranger and I received a call from an employee at Rendezvous Beach/Bear Lake State Park about a boat that had capsized leaving children in the water unable to swim. Ranger and I contacted Ranger who was on the park boat at the time. He was at the marina at the time but said he would start that way. Ranger and I  arrived at Rendezvous Beach and eventually located the capsized paddle boat near shore. According to some nearby beach visitors, the group involved with the paddle boat left the beach. Rendezvous Beach employees and a Rendezvous Rentals employee helped to upright the boat and start de-watering it. The seam/joint between the upper and lower plastic sections seemed to allow come and go easily. The boat showed a capacity of 5 persons or 750 lbs.

I later found a witness who said she helped the kids get back to shore. We found all three kids had life jackets on. SUBJECT was able to point out a general direction of where the group returned to on the upper shore after telling us what happened.

SUBJECT said she heard a girl yell "help" as the girl was swimming toward shore. SUBJECT and her husband took their kayak out and assisted/picked up a boy that seemed to be struggling in the water. They realized that the paddle boat the kids were using just off shore had capsized with a third child hanging onto the paddle boat. SUBJECT and her husband helped the kids reach shore and noticed the boy could not walk well and laid on shore for some time.

Ranger and I found the group involved on the upper shore at Rendezvous after a brief search. I ensured the kids were well, asking if any were in need of medical attention. With the help of a young person to help translate, I found they were fine and they did not need any medical assistance. We initially thought at least one of them had taken on some water, but the only one with injury, said he had only hit his leg/knee on a rock on the lake bed on the way to shore, causing pain for a while. I found there were only three people on the paddle boat at the time of the incident and all appeared to be young kids, not likely to cause a capacity concern. I was told the wind started to pick up just before the incident causing the boat to be pushed off shore. The kids started to panic and that's when the boat capsized. Two of the kids attempted to swim for shore and one stayed with the capsized boat.

The group had rented the paddle boat from Rendezvous Beach Rentals. I learned that one of the adults had been on the beach with the kids before the incident but had returned to the upper shore to retrieve something/someone and that's when the kids decided to take the boat out.


BARDID: UT-2015-0017
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:22:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Green River
NearestCityorTown: Green River
County: Emery
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Two people  were boating to Mineral Bottoms they had just gone under the railroad bridge and had tried to maneuver to the right island and got into problems in the brush, swamping and capsizing  Operator; Operator was able to get footing on the island at this time.   Subject attempted to recover their gear as Operator at that time was not in immediate danger.  Operator lost her footing and her boat pulled her down river.   Subject got out of the Green River by the Green River City Settling ponds and went for help. 

I Ranger was contacted at 1322 and was informed that Operator and her Kayak had been swept on down river.  I notified Price Safety Dispatch and had them contact Emery County S.O. Emergency rescue boats were launched by Emery County S.O. and Operator was located on the shore about 300 yds below the I-70 Bridge that crosses the Green River.  She was brought back to the State Park Boat launch along with all their gear.

As time passed she had severe pain in her knee and I transported her to the Green River Clinic since they had no transport at that time where she was treated while her friend Subject was taken to Mineral Bottoms to get Operator's truck
 
All individuals later linked up at Green River State Park campground.

The Green River was flowing at an estimated speed of 8 to 10mph.

The Owner of the Kayaks was not present.  He had loaned his Kayaks.  All Boating equipment was recovered and the Kayaks were undamaged and returned to the owner on their return home.


BARDID: UT-2015-0020
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:33:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Deer Creek Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Charleston
County: Wasatch
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 ramped over vessel 2.  Vessel 2 was stopped and adrift, when vessel 1 approached, t-boned, and ramped over the port side of vessel 2.  Vessel 1 operated by a 15 year old male, with a 11 year old male passenger both wearing PFD's. No required education certificate or adult supervision.  

Vessel 1 operator stated that he was following behind Vessel 2, when he looked down at fuel gauge, looked up and that saw vessel 2 had stopped, then his vehicle ramp over vessel 2.  Operator of vessel 1 stated that he thought a big wave made him jump over vessel 2.  Operator of vessel 2, a 15 year old male, stated that he suddenly saw vessel 1 approach and that he was struck left side by vessel 1, knocking him into the water.  Passenger of vessel 2 was also struck by vessel 1 and knocked into the water.  Both occupants of vessel 2 were wearing PFD's.  Operator of vessel 2 did not have education certificate or adult supervision.  

Vessel 1 was driven by the passenger to get parents and operator of vessel 1 stayed with victims in water.  Transported to shore by parents and medical attention provided by EMT's.  Both occupants of vessel 2 transported to Heber Valley Medical Center with injuries.  Operator of vessel 2 suffered a fractured pelvis, passenger of vessel two received contusions and abrasions.

Damaged to both vessels was photographed, with damage indicating a ramp over of vessel 2 by vessel 1.  Father's of both operators were cited for giving permission to operate a PWC without safety certificate, and the owner cited for no proof of insurance.


BARDID: UT-2015-0021
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Jordanelle Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Heber City
County: Wasatch
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
SYNOPSIS:
Was dispatched to the main ramp area by Wasatch County regarding a report of a male individual who was bleeding from head injury.  We responded from the Event Center.  We located the victim on the Concessionaire docks. He sustained a head injury while tubing on a "banana".  His head hit another rider's head.  JORDANELLE AMBULANCE responded and transported the victim to Park City Medical.

OFFICER'S RESPONSE:
At approximately 1650 hrs Wasatch County Dispatch reported that there was a medical that was just reported by an employee at the main marina area at Jordanelle State Park.  Officer and myself responded and arrived at the Marina at approximately 1658 hrs.  We located the victim on the concessionaire docks below the marina store.  Officer responded with his jump kit.  I brought over two park employees and requested they help with directing the ambulance when it arrived.  Officer arrived at that time and we proceeded to the victim.  The victim was laying in the back of a Wakeboard boat.  He was conscious but was obviously in pain and uncomfortable.  The vessel was a rental vessel from LOFTY PEAKS. It was decided that it would be easier to transport the victim to the courtesy docks and load him onto the ambulance from there.  I had LOFTY PEAKS drive the vessel over to the courtesy docks.  From there victim was placed on a backboard inside of the vessel, lifted out and on to the gurney and into the ambulance.  He was then transported to Park City Medical.

WITNESS STATEMENTS:
There were 13 passengers in total.  Five were riders on the towed recreational device called a "banana".  OPERATOR stated that she was driving the vessel towing the "banana" with the five passengers on it when they were bounced off by the wake of the boat.  She circled around and a few of the other riders indicated the victim, was bleeding from the head. subject stated that he was just floating in the water, but was conscious and was able to talk but was in obvious pain and discomfort.  They helped him into the boat and drove back to the concession docks.  OPERATOR stated that victim was in the middle of the "banana" and when everyone fell off from hitting the wake.  Victim’svhead hit his son's head.  
Rental Agreement on vessel attached.

End of Report


BARDID: UT-2015-0022
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Jordanelle Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Heber City
County: Wasatch
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
According to operators, Vessel 2 and Vessel 1 were traveling between 20-40 MPH when Vessel 2 turned into Vessel 1 colliding with the starboard rear side cracking the hull. Vessel 1 began taking on water and was towed to shore. Vessel 2 sustained damage to the bow, cracking the hull but was still operable.


BARDID: UT-2015-0023
State: UT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-07-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Willard Bay
NearestCityorTown: Willard
County: Box Elder
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 9, 2015 at around 1720 hours, A storm blew into Box Elder County.  It created rough water with visible white caps as well as heavy rain.  Vessel 1 was caught by surprise by the storm.  Subject was unable to maneuver the vessel back to the marina and was pushed into the rocks.  Two subjects were able to exit the boat on the dike near the northwest corner.  Once the vessel was along the dike a wave came and rocked the vessel.  A second wave then came and swamped the vessel.  The vessel was then pushed into the rocks multiple times causing most of the damage.


BARDID: UT-2015-0024
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:28:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Jordanelle Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Heber City
County: Wasatch
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
INITIAL RESPONSE:
Was dispatched by Wasatch County to a reported PWC accident involving two PWC.  Report was that there were two victims in the water.  2A55  went out to find the location on the Parks patrol boat.  I set up and area on the main ramp.  It was later reported that both victims were loaded on another vessel and was being transported to the main marina.  2A55 arrived at the scene and then radioed that the quickest transfer location would be the PWC ramp.  JE1 and myself moved to the PWC ramp.  2A55 led the vessel into the docks at the PWC ramp.  Once the vessel docked, JE1 took over care of the primary victim.   V2 VICTIM was in moderate to severe pain from a left knee injury.

INCIDENT and STATEMENTS:
Statements made by three witnesses indicated that V2 VICTIM and OPERATOR1 were traveling at a high rate of speed in tandem with V2 VICTIM in front.  V2 VICTIM without warning made a sharp left turn into the path of OPERATOR1'S PWC.  

OPERATOR1 collided with V2 VICTIM'S PWC broadside of the front cover.  V2 VICTIM'S knee was struck at this time.  V2 VICTIM flew off of her PWC and was in the water conscious but not moving very well.  

OPERATOR1 swam over to her and help support her.  Witness, who saw the accident came over in his vessel and offered assistance.  Both victims got into vessel and were taken to the PWC ramp where they were treated by Jordanelle Ambulance and transported to Park City Medical.  The PWC's were retrieved off of the water at a later time.  I gathered as much information at the scene then went to Park City Medical to interview V2 VICTIM and OPERATOR1.  I cited OPERATOR1 for allowing to operate without education certificate.  Warned of Speed and Proximity   I later found out they he could not provide insurance but was too late to cite.

End of Report


BARDID: UT-2015-0025
State: UT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:09:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Willard Bay
NearestCityorTown: Willard
County: Box Elder
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Two people were on a boat on July 3, 2015 with 3 of their daughter and two other friends.  The boat is owned by Operator1's father.  They launched around 9;00 from the north marina of Willard Bay and did some fishing throughout the morning hours.  

As afternoon came they started water skiing and tubing behind the boat.  Around 14:00 the boat quit running and wouldn't start.  All the girls got off the boat and were swimming around and playing on the tube that was being pulled behind the boat.  Operator1 pulled the engine cover off and started looking at the engine to see if he could figure out why is was not running.  Operator1 said he pulled the gas line off and blew into it to make sure there was gas getting to the engine and he believed there was still enough gas  to run the boat.  

After looking at the engine for a few minutes Operator1 put the cover back over the engine and went to the front of the boat.   Operator1 went back and opened the engine cover and fire started coming out of the engine compartment.  Operator1 stated he grabbed the fire extinguisher but by the time he got it the fire had spread far enough he didn't think the fire extinguisher would be effective.  

Operator1 grabbed all the life jackets he could and he and his wife jumped out of the boat.  Everyone swam away from the boat and shortly after another boat came over and picked up all the occupants in the water.  All people in the water had life jackets on.  The boat very quickly filled with flames.  

Two PWC drivers saw the fire and went over to see if they could help.  The fire was burning and they could see no one was in the boat.  The PWC's drove by and splashed water on a boat a few times until the flames were out of the boat.  Shortly after Ranger and I arrived on our State parks boat at the scene.  

By this time there was no fire or smoke on the boat.  We loaded all the occupants onto our boat and got all of their information.  We hooked our tow rope to the burnt boat and towed it into the north marina.  During the tow one of the bars on our tow bar broke so we had to proceed slowly to the north marina.  

I was unable to complete a vessel safety inspection because everything inside the boat was burned.  Operator1 stated he had all the safety equipment on board during the incident.  We assisted Operator1 with loading the boat onto the trailer and had to use a rope to hold the engine off the ground so it would not drag.  I got 5 witness statements; one from Operator1 and wife and two of their daughter and one other witness that was on a PWC.  There were no injuries to anyone involved.  The boat is considered totaled.


BARDID: UT-2015-0026
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Jordanelle Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Heber City
County: Wasatch
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 12, at15:34 Hours as I was finishing up a vessel tow with Ranger, I was approached by  a boater on the courtesy docks who reported a girl needed medical attention. I immediately contacted dispatch to have paramedics respond to the docks at Jordanelle. I made contact with a 19 year old female who was wrapped in beach towels laying on the floor of the pontoon boat being cradled by a passenger. The female was able to identify herself as Victim. She was breathing but stated she was cold and was scared. Victim stated she had fallen off a PWC and was in the water for awhile before she was able to get onboard someone's paddle board. The woman that was holding Victim stated that they came upon her on the paddle board and helped her on to their vessel. Victim said that she had asthma but did not have any medications that she had been taking.


BARDID: UT-2015-0027
State: UT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-07-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:12:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Powell
NearestCityorTown: Page
County: Kane
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Synopsis: I responded to a capsized boat at Lake Powell near buoy 15. I overturned the capsized vessel and bailed out the water. I towed the vessel back to Wahweap main ramp where the owner put in on a towing trailer. I inspected the boat and documented the damage. 

On July 11 at approximately 1445 hours I responded to a vessel that was being towed and capsized. I arrived approximately at 1510 hours and observed a house boat near buoy 15 in small cove. The house boat was towing a boat that had capsized.

ACTION TAKEN:

I made contact with the houseboat and identified the owner of the boat. I asked OWNER what had happened, he replied while they were heading back to Wahweap marina a boat made contact with them and told them the boat they were towing was taking on water and had capsized. The passengers in the boat verified what the witness had stated and they pulled into a small cove to seek some shelter from wakes.

OWNER asked what could we do, I told him I could attempt to turn the boat over and then we could bail the water out. OWNER gave me permission to turn his boat over. Two lines were strapped to the port side cleats, one near the bow and one near the stern. I attached the lines to my boat and pulled the lines from the starboard side of the boat successfully turning the boat over. The boat was mostly underwater at this time and I transported it to a nearby beach where the passengers of the houseboat began to bail out the water. After bailing as much water as they could I towed the boat back to Wahweap ramp without incident. OWNER placed the boat on the trailer and pulled it out of the water. 

I inspected the boat for further damage. The bimini top frame was bent. There was engine oil in the motor compartment. There were no other visible damages to the boat but there could be water damage to the electrical, motor, and boat. I collected a witness statement from the operator of the houseboat when accident occurred how was also listed as an owner of the capsized vessel. 

Some of the photos were corrupted and lost during upload and transfer to a computer. Two photos were saved, one shows the water being bailed from the boat and the second saved photo shows the bimini top damage. The two photos lost showed the engine compartment once on land and the other photo showed the capsized boat when I arrived on scene.


BARDID: UT-2015-0028
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:17:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Rockport Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Peoa
County: Summit
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
SYNOPSIS
On July 14, 2015, I was called to the main launch ramp for an injury accident on Rockport Reservoir. Upon arrival I found a female lying on the back of a vessel complaining of neck and back pain. A helicopter was called and transported the female to the hospital. During my investigation it was determined that the female was thrown off a tube while being towed by a vessel. 

NARRATIVE
On July 14, 2015, I was notified by Summit County Dispatch of a medical at Rockport State Park. They explained that there was an injury accident involving a boat. At the time I was at my office and would respond to the main launch ramp. I arrived to the main launch ramp and found a boat docked. I approached the vessel and found a young female lying along the stern bench seat face up. I would later identify the young female. I identified who I was and began questioning other people on the vessel what took place. Several people explained that Victim along with two other kids were riding on a tube when it flipped over, tossing everyone off. Victim fell off the tube with the others, but complained of neck and back pain when she surface from the water. I began to look over Victim, I found no cuts or abrasions. Victim was conscious and breathing, but complained of neck and back pain. Victim's pain level was a 9 out of 10. I asked Victim if she was able to wiggle her toes and figures. She was able to do both without trouble. I then had her squeeze my index finger. She was able to do that as well. I examined Victim's eyes. Both eyes reacted to my flashlight and appeared to be equal size. At that point in time Summit County Dispatch asked if I would set up a landing zone for a helicopter. I agreed and explained to the other people on the dock to monitor Victim and keep her awake. 

I set up a landing zone at the top of the launch ramp. I position my patrol vehicle to block traffic from coming into the parking lot. As the helicopter got close Summit County Ambulance arrive on scene. I directed them to Victim. They began treatment while I returned to the landing zone. I relayed weather conditions to the pilot and informed him of any hazards on the ground. Once landed I continued to keep people away from the helicopter. Victim was loaded up in the helicopter and transported to Children's Primary located in Salt Lake City. 

Once the helicopter was gone I began my investigation on what took place. I met up with the owner and operator of the vessel that was involved in the incident. Operator was driving a 2014 Yamaha AR2400 vessel. I explained to Operator that what took place was considered a boat accident and I would be conducting an investigation on what took place. I asked Operator how many people were on the boat at the time of the accident. He replied 11. I asked if that included the people being towed, he said yes. I then asked how many people were on the tube, he said 3. I asked how many people were wearing life-jackets, he said 9 people, all of the kids on board and one adult. I then had Operator explained to me what took place. 

He said that the kids on the tube fell off and was picking them up, when they all wanted one more turn before heading in. Operator said he agreed and had the 3 kids get back on the tube. Operator said that he began moving forward in the vessel. Operator explained that he then turned left and heard people in the vessel say they [tubers] were down. Operator turned the boat around to pick the tubers back up, but was told that Victim was injured. As Operator got close he said he jumped into the water, along with his brother. They assisted Victim back into the boat and drove to the dock. It was then they called 911 for help. I asked Operator how fast he believed he was going. Operator explained that…


BARDID: UT-2015-0030
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Rockport Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Rockport
County: Summit
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
SYNOPSIS:

On Friday July 17, 2015 a young adult male drowned while paddle boarding at Rockport Reservoir.

INITIAL CALL:

On Friday July 17, 2015 at approximately 1515 hours I was in my office doing reports. I observed that a micro burst wind was hitting the Rockport Reservoir and advised fellow Ranger that we should go check the Lake. We first responded to the marina where several boats were waiting to load. The wind was coming in from the West at approximately 15-30 miles per hour. We glassed the area and did not notice any vessels in distress. We then proceeded to the Twin Coves Camp Ground and again searched the Lake. At approximately 15:20 hours I received a call from entrance station staff member that 2 males were at the entrance station advising her that their male friend was on the Lake on a Stand Up Paddle (SUP) board and they could not locate him. We were advised that he did not have a PFD with him and what he was wearing. We responded to the marina where we boarded our patrol vessel and began searching the lake. We immediately located the SUP on the shore of the Cedar Point Campground.

SAR CALLED:

The SUP was being carried by an adult male and I asked him if it was his paddle board and he stated "no" and that he had just picked it up. I asked him where and he pointed to the location. The male operator of the SUP could not be seen. At 15:25 I notified Summit County Dispatch to call out the Search and Rescue units. As units were arriving on scene, I instructed them to help locate witnesses and obtain statements, scan the lake for the missing subject, and other duties. I met with 2 witnesses and asked them to direct me to locations where they had seen the male individual or the board. One witnesses advised seeing the board and male subject just off the Juniper Campground shore and another advised seeing just the board off of the Cedar Point shore.  Those locations were marked.

SEARCH EFFORTS:

The search lasted until 0200 hours on the 18th and resumed again at 0600 hours on the 18th. The search ended at 15:17 hours on July 18 when the male subject was located in about 80 ft. of water.

GPS COORDINATES:

N 40' 46.518 W 111'24.185 Female picked up by boat
N 40' 46.603 W 111'24.080 Location female last saw male subject
N 40' 46.127 W 111'23.810 Paddle board located on shore

ATTACHMENTS:

9 Witness statements
Dispatch log
 


BARDID: UT-2015-0031
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Deer Creek Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Heber
County: Wasatch
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Narrative:  At approximately 14:30 I Officer was contacted by Wasatch County Dispatch regarding a female individual that was being transported via watercraft to the Main Marina with a possible broken leg.  Dispatch informed me that the individual had been being pulled behind a tube when the incident occurred.  Medical was en route.  I arrived at the Main Marina at approximately 14:40 with Officer.  The vessel was described as a red and white vessel with Maxum on the side.


BARDID: UT-2015-0042
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PINEVIEW
NearestCityorTown: HUNTSVILLE
County: WEBER
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
BOAT WAS ATTEMPTING TO LOAD ONTO TRAILER. THE BOAT WAS GOING TOO FAST AND CRUSHED THE BACK OF THE TRUCK HITTING THE PERSON CATCHING THE BOAT IN THE CHEST.


BARDID: UT-2015-0043
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:28:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PINEVIEW
NearestCityorTown: HUNTSVILLE
County: WEBER
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Driver of a jet ski was thrown off the vessel. During the incident the driver of the jet ski broke his femur. We are not sure if the femur fracture occurred during dismount or when he hit the water.


BARDID: UT-2015-0045
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-05-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: PAGE
County: KANE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 05/18/2015 at approximately 1700 hours, I was dispatched to Wahweap Boat Rentals to conduct a follow up boat accident investigation regarding a medical call that occurred earlier that day with Rangers. I met the driver of the house boat who was the son of the injured party and his father who is the husband of the injured party. Both parties stated that Operator1 had been at the controls of the rental houseboat with a personal open motorboat belonging to another in tow while they were looking for a camp spot in Warm Creek Bay. As Operator1 attempted to beach the house boat and slowed his rate of speed, his mother attempted to prevent the unoccupied open motorboat from colliding with the back of the houseboat. She got her hands in between the two vessels, and was injured in the attempt. Both parties signed witness statements that will be included as external documents to this report.

Witness:
Ski boat hit house boat @ 2mph, my wife tried to push ski boat away from house boat and crushed hand.

Witness:
Beaching a houseboat with ski boat in tow. The ski boat was moving too fast and collided with the back of the house boat. Subject jumped into the water to stop the collision, and victim tried to stop the boat with her hand and got pinched.


BARDID: UT-2015-0046
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-05-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:18:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GLEN CANYON/BULLFROG
NearestCityorTown: BULLFROG
County: KANE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
While on vessel patrol at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area at approximately 1615 hours, I received a distress call from dispatch stating a red and white ski boat was taking on water in Bullfrog Bay. The location was not clearly given. UT State Ranger was also on the water and we started looking for the vessel in Bullfrog Bay. Ranger located the vessel just south of the Old Ferry Launch Ramp near East Side of Stanton Creek. The vessel was approx. 50 yards from shore. There were three individuals at the vessel. One male individual was the owner and operator of the vessel. 

The vessel was taking on water, there was approx. 6 inches of water in the vessel on the floor. The vessel was facing the shore line and it was propped on a shallow bed of rocks located 2 or 3 feet under the water surface. Ranger side tied to the vessel and towed the vessel back to the main launch ramp where we assisted putting the vessel back on its trailer before it sank. During the tow OPERATOR'S vessel he used a pump to pump out the water inside the vessel so it would not sink.

I contacted OPERATOR after we got his vessel back to safety. OPERATOR provided me with insurance and registration for the vessel. I conducted a vessel inspection and nothing was noted missing in the vessel. I asked OPERATOR what took place when he got in the accident. OPERATOR stated he was towing a wakeboarder during the accident. He stated that he was traveling approximately 20 MPH. OPERATOR looked back to see if the individual being towed got out of the water. When he looked back forward he noticed a rock sticking out of the water. He was 50 yards from shore. This location in Bullfrog Bay has many rock hazards above and below the surface. The depth of the water goes from 30 ft to 4ft throughout the area. When OPERATOR noticed the rock he swerved toward the shore to avoid the rock hazard. While trying to avoid the rock the vessel struck a submerged rock outcropping. The outdrive broke off and the vessel was sitting on the rocks taking on water. There were no injuries noted from passengers or OPERATOR. Pictures were taken of the vessel and damage was documented.

The vessel had a scratch on the bow side of the vessel. The vessel had three fins underneath and all three had apparent damage from striking the rocks. The outdrive was missing and the bracket holding the outdrive was sheared off. The rudder was bent and the force cracked the fiberglass and bent the rudder back. There were scratches also noted on the bttome of the vessel.


BARDID: UT-2015-0047
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:46:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PINEVIEW
NearestCityorTown: HUNTSVILLE
County: WEBER
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
NARRATIVE
On 6/22/2015 at approx. 1451hours on Pineview Reservoir at Bluff Ramp 6400 E. 100 S. I was on the dock and was flagged down asking for medical assistance. Subject stated that a girl had been run over by a wave runner. The female who was later identified as Victim was sitting on the back of the boat being supported by others in the boat. I then informed Cpl. and dispatch.

SUBJECT 
I was advised by Subject that they were at Anderson Cove beach when they heard a loud crash out in the middle of the water. Subject and his party went out on the boat knowing that someone had crashed. Subject stated that they came upon two wave runners with the drivers floating in the water. Victim was then placed on the boat and the other driver was able to get back on his and follow them in. It was later discovered that the other driver was victim’s husband.

MEDICAL
Medical arrived and transported Victim to Ogden Regional. Medical was advised that Victim possibly had broken ribs and other internal injuries.

Operator2
I spoke with Operator2 who stated that he and his wife were jumping each others wake when they collided into each other. Operator2 stated that he didn't see Victim when he went to turn and crashed into her. I asked Operator2 if he had any injuries. Operator2 stated that he hit his face but would be ok. I also had medical check out Operator2 who was released by medical.

CITATION
I explained to Operator2 that I was issuing him a citation for Proximity Violation. I explained to him that there has to be a barrier of 150 feet between all watercraft when they are under power. I then issued Operator2 the citation without incident.

CONCLUSION
Victim and Operator2 Victim were jumping each others wake when they collided into each other. Victim sustained internal injuries and was transported to Ogden Regional. Operator2 was cited for a Proximity Violation and released. Both wave runners were placed on the beach to be retrieved at a later time. A Department of Homeland Security Recreational Boating accident report was also filled out.

END OF REPORT


BARDID: UT-2015-0048
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: BULLFROG
County: KANE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 07-24-2015 at approximately 1400 hours, operator/owner of Board Co houseboat, Vessel 1, stated he was pulling out of the covered slips and leaving toward Bullfrog Bay when the wind blew him into docked and unoccupied Deset Illusion houseboat, Vessel 2, at slip. Operator1 stated that Vessel 1 contacted at the rear port and hit the slide out of the way. Operator1 stated he did not observe any damage to Vessel 1.

The report was given to me by Aramark on 07/25/2015 and Operator1 had already left the area, so I left a message on the phone number on file. I responded and observed the slide was completely unattached and on the rear deck of Vessel 2. I photographed the damage to the slide and the previous attachment points. On 07-30-2015, I contacted Operator1 concerning the incident. Operator1 stated he would email a list of passengers info on Vessel 1 which I received on 8-11/2015. Operator1 was advised to report any future incidents to law enforcement when they happen.

I contacted the owner of Vessel 2 and advised him of the accident. He stated the estimate for the slide and repairs was $6000.00.


BARDID: UT-2015-0049
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: BULLFROG
County: KANE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 12, 2015 at approx. 1745 hours while on duty within Glen Canyon National Recreation area within the district of Utah. Dispatch reported an emergency medical call in the Escalante River. Dispatch informed Ranger and I that a male patient had broken his leg and that he was being transported towards Bullfrog in a "Green Rinker open motor boat." The call had come in from a third party via marine band channel 16 and a text message to an associated person in Bullfrog. Ranger and I intercepted the patient vessel near buoy 90. Ranger completed a medical evaluation of the patient while I assisted with transferring the patient into our NPS vessel for transport.
	
The operator of the vessel told me that the patient had been wakeboarding in the Escalante River. OPERATOR said that he was operating with other passengers with the patient in tow on a wakeboard. OPERATOR told me that the water was flat with little to no winds, it was mid-day and there were no other hazards. OPERATOR told me that the patient was jumping on the wakeboard when he fell. They turned around to pick up the patient who exclaimed that "My leg snapped." (see Witness statements). There was no collision with any other vessels, property, or other objects. There was no damage to the vessel. The party transported the patient towards Bullfrog where they met up with us near buoy 90. We transported the patient to the Bullfrog Launch Ramp, where he was transferred to the Bullfrog Ambulance. Ranger Nelson and McCaffrey transported the patient in the ambulance to the Bullfrog Clinic.


BARDID: UT-2015-0050
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Powell
NearestCityorTown: bullfrog
County: San Juan
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Lake Powell Boating Accident

Initial Call:

Ranger and I were dispatched to a wake boarding accident on Lake Powell. Dispatch informed us that we would be meeting the injured man at the Bullfrog boat ramp. The injured wake boarder was 
complaining of hip pain, possibly from a dislocated hip.

On Scene:

We met the boat at the ramp and made contact with the parents of Victim. Victim was wake boarding at the entrance of Moqui Canyon, when he hit the wake wrong and landed on his left hip, causing him to roll in the water. Victim was immediately brought back aboard the vessel. Mother then called 911 and headed to the Bullfrog boat ramp. 

When the boat docked, Victim was laying on his right side with life jackets between his knees for support on his left hip. The National Park Service Ranger/Paramedics began to work on Victim. Victim was then loaded into the ambulance and taken to the Medical Clinic at Bullfrog.


BARDID: UT-2015-0053
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-09-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:39:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sand Hollow Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Hurricane
County: Washington
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Throttle
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On date and time on report, I was radioed by Ranger that he was at the main ramp and had just been flagged down by someone who had been involved in an accident.  I told him I would come over and help with the report.

When I arrived, vessel 1 was just being put on a trailer while vessel 2 was up on the parking lot. I went to interview the operator of vessel 2.

Vessel 2 operator said she was tied to the south side of the northern dock toward the end of it with the bow facing the ramp.  She was looking toward the stern end of the vessel when she heard an engine noise which she described as someone giving it a lot of throttle.  She turned around and saw vessel 1 before the struck bows.  OPERATOR2 says the women in vessel 1 apologized and said they would pay for any damages.

Vessel 1 operator had a consistent story to OPERATOR2.  OPERATOR1 claims that while making a turn to put the boat on the trailer, the throttle malfunctioned and got stuck for a moment, causing the loss of control.

Both parties exchanged information.  OPERATOR2 did not have registration paperwork and was able to show proof of insurance on the cell phone.  OPERATOR1 had registration paperwork but did not have proof of insurance.  OPERATOR1 was borrowing the boat and could not get a hold of the owner.  She said she will send me insurance information as soon as she gets a hold of the owner.


BARDID: UT-2015-0054
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-09-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:27:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Cutler Recreation Area
NearestCityorTown: Newton
County: Cache
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 9/20/15, there was a call that came in of a possible drowning at Cutler Recreation Area. I started that direction. It was reported a male was floating face down in the water. When I arrived on scene a private boat was heading out into the water along with some medical personnel and search and rescue personnel, to go and pick up the victim. A few minutes later I heard on the radio they were doing CPR on the victim as they were bringing him back to the dock. At 12:04 they announced on the radio that CPR was stopped, and that the victim has a DNR (Do Not Resuscitate) order.

The boat came back to the dock, and the unloaded the victim. They put him on the stretcher from the ambulance, and loaded him into the ambulance. His wife, who was the reporting party, got out of the boat, and I spoke with her about the incident. She told me they were in their kayaks, and he had stood up due to the fact he has poor circulation in his lower body when he sits for a while, because of an aneurysm. She said he stands up to get circulation back to his legs. After that, she said he stood up, and grabbed the bar that is attached to his kayak, and she held on to his kayak to steady him.

She also told me he does not have very good balance, because of a gun shot wound he sustained many years ago. She said he lost his balance, causing both of them to fall into the water and the kayaks capsized. She said she grabbed her life jacket out of her kayak, and he said he was just going to swim to shore. He did not have his life jacket on, and it was still in his kayak. She said she saw him start swimming, so she was going to get the kayaks and go over to him. She said she kept trying to talk to him, and would have to yell his name because he had started to swim.

She said she yelled his name a few times, and he would answer her, and then she yelled his name and he didn't answer her. She said she looked the direction he had started to swim and saw him floating face down in the water, not moving. At that point, she let the kayaks go and swam over to him. She said he was not breathing and she could not hear, or feel a heartbeat. She drug him to shore and tried to do CPR on him, with no success, so she swam back to the kayaks and got her cell phone out of a compartment and called 911, because she knew she needed help. She swam the kayaks back to shore and tried CPR again, with no success.

Wife said when she was giving her husband rescue breaths, and chest compression, there was not a lot of water coming out of his mouth. Cache County Search and Rescue took two boats out and retrieved the kayaks where she had left them, and brought them back to the dock. The medical examiner was notified and responded to the scene, where he did his investigation, and then the mortuary took the body and will transport it to the State Medical Examiner's Office for further investigation. The ME's case number is: 201502014. The Cache County case number is: 15-C7641. No further action taken by me.


BARDID: UT-2015-0055
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-09-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Jordanelle Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Heber
County: Wasatch
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim jumped from the stern of the vehicle into the water. When entering the water, it was believed that the victim struck his leg on the non-moving propeller and sustained a laceration about 2.5" long and 3/4" deep into the fat layer. As I spoke with the victim, the laceration was not bleeding and the victim was in Alpha condition.  Parents of the victim decided to transport the victim by personal vehicle to a local hospital for stitches. Ranger and myself assisted with wrapping the wound for transport.


BARDID: UT-2015-0056
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Jordanelle Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Heber City
County: Wasatch
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was leaving the wake-less area of the Personal Water Craft ramp at Jordanelle Reservoir. As operator began to come up on plane, the tube dragging behind Vessel 1 began unraveling the tow rope as it remained in the water. The tow rope was being held by victim, (age 5), who became tangled in the rope and drug overboard. Operator immediately decelerated and retrieved victim. Victim sustained moderate rope burns to her torso, hands and legs. Victim was returned to shore to her mother,  who drove her to Park City Medical. MOTHER contacted Park staff before leaving the the park to make them aware of the accident, who then contacted Park Rangers. Victim's father who was also in the area on another vessel was contacted by MOTHER and made aware of the accident. Park Rangers received a complaint about FATHER traveling over a wake-less speed inside the wake-less area. FATHER was given a verbal warning.


BARDID: UT-2015-0057
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Utah Lake
NearestCityorTown: Provo
County: Utah
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 1, 2015 at approximately 1540 hours, I was notified by dispatch that Provo Medical had been dispatched to a prop cut coming into the Utah Lake State Park Marina.  When I arrived at the docks, medical was right behind me.  Ranger were on the docks for assistance as well.  The boat came along side the dock, and when we were able to secure it, a male jumped out of the boat with a towel wrapped around his lower right leg.  He leaned on a paramedic long enough for the paramedic to look at the wound.  They then loaded VICTIM onto a gurney, and took him to the ambulance, and headed straight for the hospital.  I followed the ambulance to the hospital, and gathered more information from VICTIM while I was there.  I recognized VICTIM from a boater assist that I had done about a week prior.  VICTIM told me that they had not fixed anything yet from the boat inspection that I had given them.  VICTIM told me that the accident had occurred just north of Utah Lake State Park in Skipper Bay.  VICTIM said that his friend was new to operating a boat, and had accidentally ran him over, and that is how the prop cut had happened.  I also spoke to a subject who had ridden in the ambulance with VICTIM.  Subject verified that he does not have much experience in operating a boat, and that he had accidentally ran over VICTIM.  In a telephone conversation with VICTIM's father, I found that the vessel was low on power steering fluid, and that it was difficult to steer in the first place. 

VICTIM sustained two large lacerations to his lower right leg, and was admitted into the hospital.  

I spoke with VICTIM's father later that night over the phone.  FATHER is the owner of the vessel, and came out to the park after the accident to take the friends back out on the water.  I found out from FATHER that they vessel was low on power steering fluid, and that it was difficult to steer.  I expressed our concern for VICTIM, and that we hoped that he would heal quickly.  I also found the hospital had already stitched VICTIM's leg up, and sent him home.  I told FATHER that I would need to get proof of insurance on the vessel sent to me, and that if he could not produce it, that I would be citing him for no insurance on the vessel.  I received a voicemail message from FATHER a couple days later telling me that he was at his insurance office, and that the boat had been insured prior, but that he had not received a bill, and thus had not paid for it to remain insured.  He said that he would need to meet with me to get a citation.  I e-mailed FATHER my schedule for the next 3 days, and that he could come down on any of them to meet with me.  When he did not come on any of those days, I decided to send the citation for no insurance to FATHER by using certified mail.  The citation was sent on August 10, 2015 at 12:43 PM .


BARDID: UT-2015-0058
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Bear Lake
NearestCityorTown: Garden City
County: Rich
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: disabled vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
While VESSEL #1 was adrift on the lake with the engine off, subject and others on the vessel tried to start the engine. The engine would not start and they suspected a dead battery. The US Coast Guard Auxiliary personnel were on the water at the time and were asked by dispatch to locate and assist the disabled vessel (VESSEL #1). The US Coast Guard Aux personnel agreed and began attempting to locate the vessel. I was asked by dispatch at 1340 hours, to assist in locating the vessel after the Coast Guard personnel were unable to locate VESSEL #1. Dispatch also informed me that the operator was experiencing some kind of diabetic emergency.

I responded with marina employee and began searching south, southeast of the marina, according to reported location and Coast Guard personnel's direction. A short time later, the Coast Guard personnel located VESSEL #1 and made contact. They informed us of their location and we arrived on scene at 1413 hours. I found subject sitting in the bow of VESSEL #1, upright, conscious and alert. SUBJECT appeared to be in distress and asked for a blood tester or glucose/food with sugar. I told him an EMT possibly with those supplies was a few minutes out. The Coast Guard personnel offered cookies and water which SUBJECT took and began consuming at 1416 hours.

2A-7 and an EMT (1E-4) arrived at 1418 hours. 1E-4 gave SUBJECT a glucose packet which he ate and said tasted "like crap". SUBJECT looked better and said he was feeling better at 1423 hours. 2A-7 and 1E-4 took SUBJECT back to the marina aboard the 27' park boat for further evaluation/blood testing and arrived at 1441 hours. 

I completed an inspection of VESSEL #1 at 1430 hours and arranged to have the Coast Guard vessel tow VESSEL #1 to Blue Water (Bear Lake Rentals), where it was rented from. I contacted the rental company to let them know their disabled vessel was en-route at about 1442 hours. I gathered some additional information from the company representative and the Coast Guard vessel was at the rental company's dock at 1508 hours.

I heard by radio that SUBJECT was released at the marina at 1503 hours. 1E-4 gave SUBJECT a ride back to Blue Water beach and dropped him off at 1516 hours.


BARDID: UT-2015-0059
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:28:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Jordanelle Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Heber City
County: Wasatch
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
While attempting to dock at the courtesy docks, Vessel 1 approached the West side of the docks. With substantial wind Vessel Operator realized he was coming in too fast and attempted to reverse, Patient placed hand between dock and boat to attempt to catch Vessel 1. Vessel 1 collided with docks with Patients hand in between. Laceration between thumb and index finger, possible broken bones in hand. Bleeding was controlled until paramedics could arrive and transported the patient to Jordan Valley Hospital.


BARDID: UT-2015-0061
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: PAGE, AZ
County: KANE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 6/22/2015 as 1536 hours while on patrol within Glen Canyon NRA, I, Ranger, was notified by dispatch of an injured child being boated into Antelope Point launch ramp. Dispatch informed me that Page Fire was dispatched to attend to the incoming patient. Page Fire requested expedited assistance for the incident from a ranger.

I arrived at Antelope Point launch ramp as well. As Page Fire was clearing the scene with the patient, they informed me that they were transporting the patient to the airport to transfer the patient to a fixed wing aircraft. I kept the launch ramp clear of traffic until the Guardian Helicopter cleared the scene.

I contacted driver of the Centurion ski boat, who was still in the vessel that was now tied to the courtesy dock at the Antelope Point launch ramp. Operator said that he was towing three children on a tube in Gunsight Canyon when the accident occurred. He said that about an hour ago (3pm AZ Time) the tube hit a wake and the kids were thrown off the tube. One kid, 7 year old male broke the femur in his right leg when he landed in the water. They helped the patient get in the boat and then boated directly to Antelope Point launch ramp from Gunsight Canyon. Operator told me that none of the kids collided when they were knocked off the tube. He said that nothing significant happened to break the leg other than just landing in the water. All the kids were wearing required life jackets.

No other injuries occurred. No other vessels were involved with this accident. There was no alcohol consumed or on board the vessel.

END REPORT


BARDID: UT-2015-0062
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:59:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: PAGE, AZ
County: Kane
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/22/2015 at about 1159hrs I was dispatched to the boat rental docks to meet a boater who had a 13 year old female (Juvenile A). On arrival I met Juvenile A's father is a surgeon and was not requesting medical assistance but was requesting directions to the hospital. During the interview I learned that the injury sustained was in fact a boat accident. Operator was pulling two related juveniles on an inflatable tube. Both juveniles were wearing helmets. During a hard maneuver both juveniles were thrown from the tube. During the follow-up with Page Hospital, Juvenile A's injury was a fractured right clavicle.

Operator submitted a breath test and had no detectable alcohol in his system. At that point I released Operator to attend to his daughter's medical needs. I contacted Operator on 7/27/2015 and requested a written statement regarding the accident. Operator stated he would comply.

To me:
Last week while in Lake Powell I was pulling my 3 kids behind our boat. All 3 kids were on a 4 man "tube" and during a turn the "tube" hit a bump and flipped the "tube" over. victim was in the middle and landed upside down and sustained an injury to her right clavicle. All 3 kids were wearing helmets. See x ray below.


BARDID: UT-2015-0063
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: PAGE, AZ
County: KANE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 26, 2015 at approximately 1310 hours Glen Canyon Dispatch received a report of a capsized vessel under tow near buoy 13 on Lake powell.

At approximately 1312 hours I responded from the Padre Butte vicinity
At approximatley 1324 hours I arrived on scene with Rangers 

I immediately observed a houseboat (boat #1) afloat in the vicinity of buoy 13 towing a green ski boat (boat #2). The boat #2 was completely capsized. The keel of boat #2 was sticking out of the water approximately 12 inches.

I approached the stern of boat #1  and asked the occupants if anyone was injured and if everyone was accounted for. The occupants stated that no one was injured and everyone was accounted for.

I advised the driver of boat #1 to start to drive toward shore (approximately 500' to the west). I located a spot to tie boat #2 to the rock shore in approximately 40' of water. There were no sandy beaches in the area. All surrounding area was steep rocky cliff.

Boat #1 approached the tie-off location and released boat #2. I secured boat #2 to shore via a tow rope in a small cove.

I identified the driver of boat #1 by Utah driver's license.  HE stated the following:
He is the owner of boat #1 and boat #2. At approximately 1300 hours he was driving boat #1 south through the Narrows at buoy 13 with boat #2 in tow. No one was on boat #2. A cabin cruiser passed creating a large wake. The wake created by the passing vessel created large waves that crested the top of boat #2 swamping it. Boat #2 then capsized. He did not have a description of the vessel that created the wake aside from it being a cabin cruiser type vessel.

Conclusion:
As a result of my investigation I have concluded the following:

At approximately 1300 hours boat #1 was towing boat #2 in a southerly direction through the Narrows near buoy 13 when a passing boat created a wake causing boat #2 to become swamped and subsequently capsized.

Contributing factors to the cause of the accident were:
1) Congested waters: Buoy 13 in the Narrows is a main thoroughfare for uplake and downlake travel to and from the Wahweap and Antelope Point marinas (the busiest marinas on Lake Powell). The channel is approximately 800' wide with steep cliffs on both sides of the channel. Vessel traffic in the area at the time of incident and investigation was very busy with vessels traveling back and forth continouosly.

2) Hazardous waters: Buoy 13 is located within the Narrows, and aptly named section of Lake Powell where the channel is approximately 800' wide with steep cliffs on both sides of the channel. Rough water and large wakes are common, substantial, and long lasting in this area due to both sides of the channel being steep cliff shore.


BARDID: UT-2015-0064
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: DANGLING ROPE
County: KANE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
While on patrol within the boundaries of Glen Canyon NRA near Rock Creek I was notified of a vessel in distress at Buoy 39. I located the vessel well outside the main channel between the channel marking buoy and the shore. I noticed the back of the vessel seemed higher than the front and it was high centered on a large rock outcropping that was just beneath the surface of the water.

I contacted vessel and identified the operator. I spoke to another subject who had an active warrant out of the Salt Lake area (they did not want to retrieve the individual.) Subject stated he was cruising at normal speed (estimated 10 mph) and was headed down lake Subject stated that he was shaving off the corners and was out of the designated channel and outside the channel marker buoy.  He stated that he struck an underwater island and did not see it until it was too late. Subject stated that he felt the vessel jolt as it ran aground on the left portion and could hear as it scraped "halfway down the pontoon". During subsequent efforts to back off the rock and then run over the rock, Subject hit the port engine on a rock causing the lower unit to bind and discharge oil into the water. The engine was clearly damaged as I looked at it and it would not run. I requested valid insurance and registration for the vessel. Subject acknowledged the vessels registration was expired as confirmed with dispatch, but did have proof of insurance.

Although the houseboat was outside the designated channel, it blocked visibility around the turn and posed a night time boating and navigational hazard. I agreed to attempt to tow the vessel free of the rock and photographed the scene and the vessel. The houseboat was operational and was maneuvering successfully on one engine. There was little wind and the party wished to continue down lake. I issued Subject the above violations and cleared the scene and completed this report.


VIOLATIONS:
Violation code 33 CFR 3.2 (b) R651-203-5 "Failure to obey waterway marker"
 Violation code 36 CFR 3.2 (b) UBA 73-18-7(1) "Expired Registration"


BARDID: UT-2015-0065
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:54:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: BULLFROG
County: SAN JUAN
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 13, 2015 at approximately 2054 hours, I was dispatched to the main launch ramp for an injured 14 year old with a dislocated right shoulder. The vessel was en route from Forgotten Canyon and the injury was sustained from a tubing accident. At Approximately 2110 hours, the vessel arrived at the main launch in Bullfrog, UT. The operator stated that he was making a left turn at 19mph when the two boys fell off of the tube into the water. The 14 year old patient landed had landed on the second rider, with his shoulder hitting the center of the spine on the other individual. The 14 year old has a history of dislocating his right shoulder. 14 year old patient was pulled from the water and taken to Bullfrog for further medical care by the operator of the vessel. 14 year old patient was treated on scene by National Park Service and transported to Bullfrog Urgent Care.


BARDID: UT-2015-0066
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: PAGE, AZ
County: SAN JUAN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
While on patrol within the boundaries of Glen Canyon NRA on patrol near Dangling Rope, I was called to a medical at the mouth of the San Juan River Arm of Lake Powell. I located the houseboat on the west shore of the San Juan near buoy 58. The party there stated that one of their group had been injured while wake boarding near the mouth of the canyon about an hour ago and that he was "okay" but needed stitches. The party was not able to boat to the Bullfrog Clinic or their vehicle at Bullfrog due to the number of parents and children on board and the time duration before darkness.

I met victim who stated he had spoken to his mother and had permission to go to Bullfrog and receive the medical care for his head laceration. Victim was otherwise un-injured and was not in any current pain or discomfort. Victim stated that while wakeboarding, he attempted to jump the wake and was successful at clearing the wake, but ultimately caught an edge of his board on the water and had a violent fall. Estimated speeds were 25 mph and Victim stated he felt the board pop off and strike him on the right side of his head. Victim and all witnesses denied any loss of consciousness. Victim stated he "would just glue the cut shut....but we don't have any." The small approx. 1 and 1/2 inch laceration was no longer bleeding.

I had no suspicion that Operator was consuming alcohol or that his actions operating the vessel had any bearing on the outcome of the accident. Victim received 5 stitches and was picked up by members of the party the next day.

No damage was done to the vessel and no other injuries were noted.


BARDID: UT-2015-0067
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: PAGE, AZ
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 07/26/2015 20:36 while working at Glen Canyon NRA Ranger and I received a call from dispatch of an injured skier near buoy 26. We responded to the scene to find Victim in a house boat. Victim had a deformity in his right arm and was requesting medical attention. Ranger suggested transport to Page, AZ hospital. So we loaded Victim and his mother on board NPS vessel 244 and made our way to Wahweap Marina. Ranger met our vessel and continued transport to medic 1 at Page Hospital.

Accident:
After my investigation I have concluded the following events:
On 07/26/2015 at approximately 7:45pm the vessel was towing Victim on a wake board. The sun had just set over the mountain ten minutes prior and the water was calm. The vessel had its navigation lights on and an addition skier light faced to the stern of the vessel. While wake boarding Victim tried to do a 360 spin. While switching hands and holding the tow rope his right arm became entangled. Victim the fell into the water and was dragged by the vessel several feet. He was then pulled on board and transported back to the houseboat.

Type of accident: Skier mishap

Cause of accident: Skier behavior seems to be the main cause of the accident and the low light conditions of sunset being the secondary cause of the accident. operator received a verbal warning for towing a skier at or near dark.


BARDID: UT-2015-0068
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-15 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: BULLFROG
County: KANE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On Monday morning of July 16th, I received a report of a boat accident at covered slips when dispatch asked a Ranger to pick up a witness statement. The Executive Services receptionist handed me the statement without providing much additional information.

The witness statement stated that on July 15, 2015, an individual "was driving around the dock when he heard a crash and saw houseboat hitting houseboat in slip. They stopped looked at (their) boat, backed up and drove off."

I received the statement, and at 1330 hours I started an investigation into the boat accident and returned to Executive Services.
Captain and the Executive Services receptionist both told me that they had seen the damage inflicted upon houseboat V2, and while it wasn't critically damaged, it was very noticeable, and that V1 had left covered slips.

At 1350 hours I met with V2 operator, and he stated that the V2 had been moored in its slip during the day of the accident. He showed me the damage from the accident and I documented and photographed the damage to the houseboat's stern and starboard sections. I found that the swim platform was bent downward on the starboard stern corner, with the starboard stern deck cleat on the swim platform twisted inward from its regular position, and with one of the sides of the cleat broken off. It appeared that one of the bolts that held the cleat in its regular position was sheared off. Damage was also apparent to the swim platform's decking rug, as well as the rubber corner bumper and bumper pads along the starboard stern corner, and a crack in the hull was present. I completed the rest of the pertinent section of the boating accident report and then cleared from the scene.

At 1430 hours, I talked to the witness who submitted the original witness statement, and clarified his statement. The witness saw the accident take place from the North launch ramp, while he was in a speedboat that he was attempting to dock. He confirmed that he saw the V1 especially as it had "roman numerals". He saw V1 was parallel with the stern of the V2.

At 1505 hours, owner of boat hit called office to report that he estimated the cost of  the damage between $3000-5000.

At 1510 hours, I called the primary owner of the V1 on file with Aramark Executive Services to inform them of the accident and get information. No contact was made and I left them a voice mail requesting the call back.

On July 19th, I was informed by Aramark Executive Services that the V1 was back at its slip at covered slips. I arrived at v1’s slip at 1239, and interviewed the current operator of the vessel. The operator stated that he had just received the vessel from the previous operator, and that he had no knowledge of a boat accident. I observed the bow of V1 and noted many examples of damage to the wood and synthetic bumpers. When I asked Subject about this damage, he stated that he had purchased the vessel with the damage. After further examination, I could not find any damage that appeared noticeably recent. Subject informed that the previous operator was a Subject2, and that he was a new part owner of the houseboat V1, and that he had just returned the boat from his first time taking it out on the lake. I concluded the interview with Subject and left the covered slips.

On July 23rd, I had a phone conversation with Subject2 that started at 1320 hours. When I called Subject2 and introduced myself, his first statement was "Is this about the boat I hit?" I continued the conversation by asking him about what happened. He stated, "I hit that other houseboat" and Subject2 that he lifted a child to his lap to put a captain's hat on the child's head, and for a second, he took his attention away from operating the V1, and that's when he "clipped stern of houseboat (V2)." Subject2 said that the impact between his boat V1 and V2 occurred at his bow starboard bumper and the stern starboard of the V2's swim platform. Subject2 stated that he was traveling


BARDID: UT-2015-0069
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: BULLFROG
County: KANE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 12, 2015 I, U.S. Park Ranger was notified of a patient at the Bullfrog Clinic who was involved in a tubing accident in Halls Creek Bay. I arrived at the clinic and met with an individual identified. VICTIM told me that while he was being towed in a tube, he fell out and was experiencing neck pain. Bullfrog clinic staff requested that I assist while they prepared VICTIM for transport via fixed wing aircraft. I met with the driver of the boat, who told me that she was towing the tube when VICTIM fell out. VICTIM complained of neck pain so they transferred him to the Bullfrog Clinic. I assisted Bullfrog Clinic staff with transporting VICTIM to the Bullfrog airstrip where he was transferred to fixed wing air ambulance.


BARDID: UT-2015-0070
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 04:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: BULLFROG
County: KANE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Unknown
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 29th, 2015 at approximately 430 hours, a 55' 1976 King Craft Houseboat partially sunk into Lake Powell while the vessel was beached at Hall's Creek Bay. A 20' 2001 Bluewater Mirage Motorboat that had been securely tied to the aft of the houseboat also sank as a result of the houseboat taking on water. SUBJECT and his traveling party were sleeping aboard the houseboat when it rapidly began to take on water and sink. Passengers on board the houseboat were all able to evacuate to other vessels and/or land. The houseboat sank until the stern section of the craft came into contact with additional ground located underneath the surface of the water. It could not be determined on scene what may have caused the vessel to sink.

Details of Incident:
On July 29th, 2015 at approximately 457 hours, dispatch called me to report that two vessels were sinking in Hall's Creek Bay. I requested that Rangers also be called out to respond to the incident and meet me at Hall's Crossing Government Dock. Around 530 hours, all three of us responded in NPS Vessel 2511 to Hall's Creek Bay, I spotted a partially submerged houseboat (later identified as Vessel #1) that appeared to be resting at a significant angle near a rock island.

Upon arriving on scene, I determined the two vessels involved in the accident were a 55" 1976 King Craft houseboat (Vessel #1) and a 20' 2001 Bluewater Mirage Motorboat (Vessel #2). The operator and owner of the two vessels was identified. As I was collecting information regarding the incident, one of the passengers aboard the houseboat expressed that she was experiencing chest pain and was light headed (See corresponding emsChart for additional information). Rangers tended to the patient, while I requested ALS (Ranger) to respond as well. Ranger responded to the scene to assist with the medical incident. At that time, no other passengers mentioned that they were injured as we checked on the status of the group.

SUBJECT, in his verbal statement, indicated that the houseboat had been left in dry storage at Bullfrog over the winter and launched approximately six days prior to the accident. He further stated that the party had proceeded to Hall's Creek Bay and established their camp at that time. SUBJECT said around 430 hours, the houseboat began to rapidly take on water and the stern abruptly sank into the lake. The entire party was able to evacuate, but SUBJECT wasn't able to untie the motorboat before it was pulled into the lake by the sinking houseboat.

Approximately the rear third of the houseboat sank into the lake before it came into contact with additional ground underneath the surface of the water. Additionally, several large inflatable water accessories had become wedged underneath the upper deck of the houseboat, leaving the houseboat in an unstable position. The motorboat was pulled nearly entirely underwater, as only the tip of the bow was protruding above the water. Aramark Executive Services were contacted after Rangers cleared the scene. Both vessels were successfully recovered by Aramark that evening.

The cause of the accident was not determined on scene. It was mentioned by a passenger that the bilge pump for the houseboat had been running fairly regularly earlier in the trip. Vessel #2 did not appear to experience any kind of mechanical or equipment failure, but was pulled underwater as it was tied to vessel #1. On August 1st, SUBJECT emailed me with additional information regarding the incident. He indicated that two passengers had sought treatment from doctors for injuries (soreness, stiffness, and bruising) that were likely sustained (but not indicated until days later) as a result of the frantic evacuation from the sinking houseboat.


BARDID: UT-2015-0071
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: BULLFROG
County: KANE
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 25, 2015 at approximately 1930 (owner & operator) and Occupant were headed back from Bullfrog from Forgotten Canyon in his 16' sailboat. OPERATOR was under sail power and utilizing his 3 hp motor when they were caught by a sudden gust of wind, before an ensuing storm hit, near buoy 109. The mast was violently ripped from the sail boat and soon after the boat capsized. OPERATOR and OCCUPANT were able to cling/lay on top of the hull until the following morning (August 26, 2015) when they were able to wave down a passing boat. The good Samaritan towed them back to Bullfrog launch ramp and contacted NPS to take a report. During the night OCCUPANT sustained soft tissue injuries to her legs. On her right leg there was an 11cm x 6cm friction burn and a smaller one on her left inner thigh. OCCUPANT declined ambulance transport and was transferred to Bullfrog Clinic by Aramark shuttle van. The sailboat received water damage to the inside, a baseball size hole where the mast was mounted, and a broken plug. OPERATOR estimated it was going to be approximately $1000.00 in repairs to the sailboat, not including the lost items.
When asked for insurance information, OPERATOR stated, "There is no insurance on the sailboat that he is aware of.

Items Lost: Dodge Durango keys, Engineer Drawling's, Igloo cooler, 2 IPhone's, gas can, and Miscellaneous tools.


BARDID: UT-2015-0073
State: UT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: BULLFROG
County: KANE
WaterConditions: Very rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 6/8/2015 I was contacted to report a vessel accident he and 2 other vessels were involved in. I asked that OPERATOR2 and any other vessels present during  the incident be brought to the Bullfrog District Ranger Office so that a full report could be made. OPERATOR2 and another individual, OPERATOR1 both brought their vessels, they also informed me that a 3rd individual SUBJECT3 was involved in the incident as well, however his vessel had sunk and had not yet been recovered. OPERATOR2 stated that on 6/6/2015, the three vessels involved in this incident were located in the back of a slot canyon when a flash flood occurred due to a rainstorm that had been present throughout the day. OPERATOR2 stated that all three vessels were caught in a whirling motion due to the currents generated by a spontaneous waterfall that had formed from atop the slot canyon they were located in. Operator2 stated that whirling motion caused the three vessels to continuously collide with each other. During these collisions, OPERATOR2 stated that SUBJECT3'S vessel sunk.

I inspected both OPERATOR2'S vessel and Operator1's vessel for damages. Both showed signs of damage and stress cracks to all sides of the vessels. OPERATOR1'S vessel's prop was mangled on all of the blades. OPERATOR2 stated that he had been unable to successfully start his vessel's motor since the incident and that he had to have his vessel be towed back to Bullfrog Boat Launch Ramp for retrieval. Pictures of both vessels were taken by Ranger.

On 6/6/2015 at approximately 1745 hours, I was flagged down on the Bullfrog Launch Ramp by Subject3 who reported a past occurred boat accident on Lake Powell in Glen Canyon National Recreation area. Subject3 stated on 6/6/2015 at approximately 1415 hours, he was at the end of Crystal Spring Canyon eating lunch on the beach where he had moored his vessel, a blue 1997 Maxum, when a storm with thunder and rain started. At approximately 1420 hrs, a nearby slot canyon began to gush with raging water. Subject3 stated that for 30 minutes he attempted to keep his vessel from hitting the other two boats anchored in the same area. At approximately 1450 hrs , Subject3 stated he was able to retrieve life jackets from his vessel and give them to everyone. Subject3 stated at 1500 hours, he lost anchor of his vessel whereupon it began swirling in circles under the slot canyon taking in water with each pass. Subject3 stated that at approximately 1515 hours, his vessel hit a boulder and sunk. Subject3 provided pictures of the incident.

After the storm subsided, Subject3 was able to get a ride back to Bullfrog from a good Samaritan at approximately 1715 hours. Subject3 stated other items of value on the vessel included a Hero4 GoPro $600.00, knee board $200.00, wakeboard $200.00, tube $200.00, Ipod $300.00, Oakley sunglasses $400.00, $300.00 cash in wallet, 4 wetsuits $100.00 each $400.00 total, Stanley tool set $100.00, keys, purse, ID, credit cards for a total of $2700.00.

Subject3 contacted Executive Services for recovery of his vessel. On 06/09/2015, the vessel was recovered and removed from Lake Powell. Ranger photographed the damage to the vessel which included scratches, cracks, and fiberglass missing on all sides, standing water in the engine compartment, driver seat broken off, bimimi top ripped off, and the steering column and electronics ripped out.


BARDID: UT-2015-0076
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-09-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: BULLFROG
County: KANE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
operator and 3 passengers were on their way back to Bullfrog Marina on 9-3-15 from the entrance of the Escalante. After entering the Rincon are around buoy 78, vessel struck a rock and started to take on water. The vessel was still under power for a short time and they headed towards a beach using paddles the last part of the way. The was beached on a Northwestern shore. He had a cell service and notified his Mom. She notified dispatch about the accident. There were no injuries to passengers.


BARDID: UT-2015-0077
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: HALLS CROSSLING
County: SAN JUAN
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 1200 HRS on 8/7/15 vessel was attempting to doc at g dock. The operator was approaching the slip at a 45 degree angle. The weather outside was raining and gusts of wind up to 20 mph. OPERATOR1 stated as he turned the boat to go into the slip a strong gust of wind blew his boat to the side. The vessel's engines were unable to counter the effect of the wind causing the vessel to drift into another houseboat located in the adjacent slip. The houseboat in the adjacent slip was struck.

V2 sustained damage to the rear slide and railings. The rear railing was bent and the attaching brackets for the slide were broken. Also, there was a crack on the upper deck portion of the boat were the slide connects to the deck. Pictures were taken and are attached. V1 sustained damage on the rear starboard railing. The railing was bent inward toward the center of the vessel. OPERATOR1 stated he was only traveling approximately 3 miles an hour. No other damage was noted on either vessel. V2 was not occupied at the time and multiple attempts have been made to contact owner of damage. First attempt to contact owner was on the day of the accident. I called and left a voice mail. I attempted to call the number given to me by ARAMARK approximately two days later and was unable to leave a message. I informed ARAMARK to contact the owners of V2 at this point.


BARDID: UT-2015-0078
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-01 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: HALLS CROSSLING
County: SAN JUAN
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
In early July, an occupant aboard houseboat reported that she had witnessed a vessel accident to Ranger. Subject state that on either July 1st of 2nd, she witnessed a large white barge (belonging to and operated by concessionaire, Aramark) strike the port side of a houseboat near the bow. She observed that the impact caused a large dent in the solid metal wall located beneath the railing. The vessels were parked at the end of the A/C Dock, bow to bow. Subject further stated that another barge working in the area of struck boat then struck a protective piece of rubber/plastic and ripped it off a vertical post.

Based on this report, Ranger followed up with Captain, Director of Marina Operations. Captain stated that Aramark Harbor Maintenance crews had been working in the vicinity of Hall's Crossing Marina in early July. Captain stated that he would follow up with the crews to see whether any incidents/accidents that occurred had gone unreported. Captain later indicated that the crew was not aware of having struck any vessels while performing work in the marina.

On July 15th, a different occupant reported to Ranger that he had observed new structural damage on the rear of the boat. Subject2 stated that the fiberglass was cracked around a structural support, and that the bolt attaching the support to the houseboat was broken off the hull. Subject2 said that he had spoken to other visitors in the marina and that they had informed him that a large, white barge operated by Aramark had apparently struck another boat.

Rangers attempted to contact the owner of the striking boat regarding the accident report. Numerous attempts were made to reach Owner by phone over the course of several weeks. In mid-September, Ranger was able to contact Owner, who provided insurance information for the striking by email. Ranger sent Owner a photo of the damage that had been reported by the witness, but Owner indicated that the damage was from a previous incident and did not observe any new damage to his vessel. Owner further stated that he had last been aboard the striking vessel in either April or May.

Based on statements collected and interviews conducted as part of this investigation, it was not possible to determine what vessels may have been struck by an Aramark maintenance barge, in addition to what damage may have occurred. Witness statements and photo logs for the vessel accident report are attached.


BARDID: UT-2015-0079
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-09-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: PAGE, AZ
County: KANE
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 09/06/2015 at approximately 1630 hours, operator1, a guide for Kayak Lake Powell, was launching with a group that had enlisted Kayak Lake Powell for a guided tour of Lone Beach in Kane County, Utah. OPERATOR1 stated that he launched at approximately 1630 hours, incidentally before a violent storm front came through the area. He stated that the storm "came out of nowhere", but in actuality, the weather had been poor for entirety of the afternoon.

OPERATOR1 stated that as they were launching, a large gust of wind came in from the Southwest and started blowing kayaks into boats and even capsized several of the kayaks. Several boaters in the area recognized what was happening and the potential life threatening situation developing, and rushed to assist the group. A 45 year old male, and one of his children, were submerged according to witnesses at the scene. The 45 year old male was not wearing a life jacket and found himself in water that was over his head as he attempted to stand on the bottom. He began using a hopping motion to attempt to keep having access to air. He began to over exert himself, and started breathing in water, and nearly drowned. The 3 year old child was wearing a life jacket, but it was not properly sized.

The entire group was rescued by good Samaritans and brought to shore. The child showed mild signs of hypothermia, and brought inside the Lone Rock campground hosts RV to attempt to warm them.

The 45 year old man began demonstrating shortness of breath, feeling faint, and inability to catch his breath, nausea, vomiting, and very low SpO2 levels in addition to being ghostly white and pale. He was administered oxygen and transported by ambulance to Page Hospital for further evaluation. The child recovered after a few minutes inside the RV and was released to their mother. The guide provided me with a written statement, and the owner of the company, declined a statement.


BARDID: UT-2015-0080
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-09-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: BULLFROG
County: KANE
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On September 04, 2015 at approximately 1800 hours, I pulled up to the north launch ramp and noticed a vessel beached on the sand. The vessel was taking on water due to the waves rolling over stern of the vessel and filling up the boat. I ordered the individuals away from the vessel due to the violent water and weather. The male individual informed me everything was ruined in the vessel.

 I asked Subject what had happened. Subject stated that he tied his vessel to the dock and went and parked his vehicle. During the time he was parking his vessel a storm had entered the Bullfrog Marina area. When he got back to his vessel, the waves were coming over the sides of his vessel and filled his vessel with water. He untied his vessel and tried to head for a more secure location out of the storm. As he was leaving the dock, the large amount of water already in the vessel made it hard to steer. The vessel was at the verge of sinking. Subject managed to turn his vessel back toward the dock and head for the beach.

Subject was able to get his sinking vessel onto the beach before it completely submerged. Once on the beach, the high waves  and strong winds filled the vessel up with more water. Subject informed me, the stereo in the vessel along with the large custom speakers he had in the vessel were destroyed. Subject was not sure, but believed the engine was no longer good due to the engine compartment being completely submerged in water. After the storm had passed, a good samaritan informed Subject he had a large pump on his boat. The good samaritan was able to empty Subject's vessel of all water and get it back floating. Subject then trailered the vessel. Only damage Subject and I could find to the vessel was a chip in the fiberglass on the swim platform on the stern, otherwise no other damage was visible.


BARDID: UT-2015-0081
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-09-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: GREEN HAVEN
County: KANE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Summary: On September 4th 2015 I responded to a vessel accident across from Lone Rock Beach. The accident involved a power boat vs. personal water craft (PWC), where the female of the PWC sustained injuries. The female was medically flown out due to injuries sustained in the accident. Witness statements were gathered from the vessel operator involved, family members on the beach, and family members on a vessel that observed the accident.

INVESTIGATION: I arrived on scene which was located to the east side of Lone Rock Bay, where I observed a white power boat with a female laying on the back of the boat. The female was very pale and had her torso and legs covered up with towels. I instructed the vessel to go to Lone Rock ramp where first responders were awaiting their arrival. A rainstorm with strong winds ensued while we were en route to Lone Rock Beach which delayed the vessel from getting to the beach. I followed the vessel to Lone Rock launch ramp where park service ambulance was standing by to assess the female. Medics moved the female from the back of the boat and placed her into the ambulance. I was able to get a witness statement from the vessel that assisted the female.

I went across the bay where the accident happened and made contact with the vessel involved. The accident scene consisted of a step angled sandstone slope to the waterline to the east, and lake on the west side. The sandstone slope extended to the north and came out to a shallow point. I identified the vessel operator as and his brother. OPERATOR1 was shaking and had trouble speaking clearly. OPERATOR1 stated that his vessel was disabled. I asked OPERATOR1 if he would be willing to  write a witness statement over the event. He agreed to write the statement. Ranger assisted me in side tying the vessel where we moved it to Statelin launch ramp so we could photograph the vessel out ot the water.

STATEMENTS: OPERATOR1 provided a witness statement on the events that occurred. he was very upset about the event and having a difficult time focusing. He stated: Collision with unseen PWC impact to left front bow of my boat. I was unsure of cause of my impact and thought we had run aground. We were stopped of all motion after a hard right swerve. This is when we observed a blue and white PWC stopped and a rider in the water about 15 feet behind it. Other craft arrived to assist in one minute. The rider was hurt but not me or any passengers. I never saw the craft involved until after the collision. This report was written while being towed to ramp.

On my interview with OPERATOR1 I asked him if he had consumed any alcohol. He stated that he did not have any today but he had consumed an alcoholic beverage the evening before. I had OPERATOR1 blow into a preliminary breath tester which registered a reading of 0.012BraC at 1744 hours. The legal alcohol limit is 0.08 BrAC for the state of Utah and within the boundaries of Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. Based on my interview with OPERATOR1 I determined his alcohol consumption was not a factor in this accident.

The boat operator of the assisting vessel was identified. He stated: Upon our boat turning I saw, I saw the wave runner heading towards us at a 45 degree angle looking in out direction. At the same time the boat that hit her was heading parallel to us, same side of our boat as the wave runner. In an instant the boat hit the wave runner on the front starboard side. The boat rose up out of the water, the wave runner was hit at the front of it. It appeared that neither party saw one another even until impact. When I re-interviewed him later that day he stated the only injury she had sustained was to her head and face area.

Witness2: I was standing on a rock above the water watching the tubers and boaters. I noticed my dad's wife riding on a wave runner. She and another boat were driving parallel to each other. They looked like they were pretty close from my perspective. I don't think either the


BARDID: UT-2015-0082
State: UT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-10-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Powell
County: San Juan
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On October 10, 2015 at approximately 1030 hours I was dispatched to a boat accident that occurred on October 9 at approximately 1800 hours. I traveled to Face Canyon, Lake Powell where I made contact with a passenger of the boat. The stern of the boat was completely submerged. The passenger advised me the boat was rented from Skyline Boat Rentals in Big Water and the operator received a ride back to Skyline Boat Rentals to receive another boat. SUBJECT told me they were returning to camp around 6 o'clock steering clear of the rocks in front of them when they were thrust forward in the boat, they think they hit a rock. No injuries occurred and SUBJECT thought they hit the propeller on a rock. The accident occurred near their camp and they made it back to camp. Shortly after reaching their camp they noticed the bilge pump turn on and water started to come out. Over a short period more water began to come out and the boat slowly sank. The operator hiked up a hill to reach phone service and called Skyline Boat Rentals. 

On October 11, 2015 at approximately 1500 hours Aramark Executive Services arrived at Wahweap main boat ramp with the boat. A pump was used to remove water at it was towed back to shore. I met with Skyline Boat Rental employees who loaded the boat and removed it from the water. I documented the damage to the boat. I observed water was leaking from the transom seal and from the crack in the transom. There was a small chunk of fiber glass (approximately 1 inch by 1 inch) missing in the hull of the boat. I inspected the engine compartment and a 2 inch crack in the fiber glass matching the area of the external fiber glass damage. Other damage I observed: bent skeg, a broken torque gear, and a crack in the bell housing. After documenting the damage Skyline Boat Rentals took the boat back to their shop in Big Water.


BARDID: UT-2015-0083
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-10-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Powell
NearestCityorTown: Big Water
County: Kane
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On October 3, 2015 at approximately 1357 hours I observed a boat that appeared to have ran aground a rocky shoreline on the east side of Wahweap Bay just outside of the Castle Rock Cut. The boat was almost entirely out of the water. There were no people at the scene. I notified dispatch and inquired if a boat accident had been reported on a Cobalt boat. National Park Service dispatch informed me there was no boat accident reported but at approximately 2200 hours dispatch received a call on a disabled vessel matching the description of the boat I gave. I informed dispatch it appeared to be a boat accident and I would investigate further. 

Investigation: I called and spoke with subject about the incident. Subject told me he was out after dark in high seas heading back to Wahweap marina. Subject said he was following the buoy markers when he ran aground traveling approximately 16 miles per hour. No injuries were sustained to him or his passenger. Subject informed me he had made arrangements for Aramark Executive Services to recover the boat on Monday. I told Subject when it is recovered I would like to inspect the boat for damage. Subject said he would inform me when the boat came out of the water. After the phone conversation I beached my boat so I could inspect the boat at the scene. I observed minor damage to the hull of the boat and no propeller damage. I documented the damage I observed on scene by taking pictures. I climbed aboard and found no registration card or proof of insurance. I found the boat had a fire extinguisher and several life jackets onboard. I observed no damage to the interior of the boat. 

On October 4, 2015 at approximately 0800 hours I received a phone call from Subject informing me Aramark Executive Services were retrieving his boat this morning very soon. At approximately 0900 hours I met subjects at the Wahweap boat ramp. They were cleaning the outside of the boat. I documented the damage of the boat with pictures. There was some gel coat damage, in some areas down to the fiberglass. The port side there was some minor fiberglass damage where the initial impact took place. I lowered the outdrive I observed a small amount yellowish oil leaking from above the cavitation plate. The outdrive raised and lowered without any other issues. I climbed under the boat and documented the damage, scratches on the hull from bow to stern and a small section exposing the fiberglass layer. I asked Subject what happened and what were the conditions of the water. Subject said it was high winds of 15-20 mph and seas of 2-3 feet (his estimate) and after clearing the wakeless buoys in the Castle Rock Cut he made a sharp turn and began to head toward a channel marker near Wahweap marina. Subject struck the rocky shore at 15 knots and called dispatch to let them know they had run aground. Subject said he downplayed the incident and requested no help, both individuals spent the night camped out on the scene. No injures were sustained in the crash and they did not report any new injuries when I spoke with them. Subject said when the boat was back on the water it would not start and it was taking on water. Subject suspected a broken or damaged gasket on the outdrive possible the gamble. I had both individuals fill out witness statements. I asked Subject if he was on any prescriptions He replied he was taking some for arthritis, I asked if caused drowsiness or if it would impair his driving, he replied no. I asked Subject if he had any alcohol on the day of the accident he replied no. I collected the witness statements and gave Subject a name and phone number of who to contact in order to retrieve a copy of the accident report.


BARDID: UT-2015-0084
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-09-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:34:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Powell
County: San Juan
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On September 29, 2015 at approximately 1300 hours I received a phone call from a National Park Service (NPS) Ranger about a boat accident that occurred the night before. The boat had stuck the shoreline and the driver was taken to Coconino County jail in Page Arizona for driving under the influence of alcohol. I informed Ranger I would take the boat accident and refer the other charges to the San Juan County Attorney. Shortly after our conversation I received a phone call from Aramark Sports and Entertainment regarding the retrieval of the boat. The boat had struck the shoreline and was completely out of the water. Aramark informed me they would not be able to retrieve the boat until October 1.

On October 1, 2015 at approximately 1300 hours I received a phone call from Aramark stating they had the boat and was near the marina. I asked them if they had a trailer we could use to retrieve the boat because the owner refused to leave his trailer behind. Aramark loaded the boat on one of their boat trailers and hauled it to my shop where the boat will be stored until the accident report has concluded.

On October 3, 2015 I received a copy of the report conducted by Ranger who was on scene at the crash (see attached documents).

The boat ran aground with the port side striking the rocky shore first. The boat rolled over to the starboard side ejecting the child passengers from the bow of the boat into the water. Victim1 who was seated in the bow of the boat with her children was not ejected but sustained bruises on her side and leg, she also reported she was experiencing back pain. Victim2 was seated in the passenger seat and sustained a cut on his forehead and complained of left rib pain but refused medical assessment. Operator was operating the boat with no reported injury. He was using a car style GPS to guide him back to Gunsight Canyon from Rainbow bridge. He was not using the red and green lighted buoys that marked the center of the channel. He was following the black line on his GPS unit when making contact with the rocky shore traveling at approximately 18 miles per hour. He is an alcohol restricted driver and requires an ignition interlock device on vehicles he is operating. There is no ignition interlock device installed on the boat he was operating. 

On October 7, 2015 I conducted a inventory of the personal belongings on the boat and released it to Aramark Sports and Entertainment where the boat will be stored and released to the owner.


BARDID: UT-2015-0086
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:54:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: QUAIL CREEK
NearestCityorTown: HURRICANE
County: WASHINGTON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
INITIAL CALL
While on patrol at Sand Hollow State Park, dispatch informed me of a traumatic injury at Quail Creek State Park. I finished the stop that I was on and proceeded to Quail Creek. While enroute, a Hurricane police officer informed me that he was already in the area, and asked if I would need any assistance. I said yes and told him to meet me at the north boat ramp.

ON SCENE
I grabbed my medical kit and met Officer with Hurricane City PD at the boat raqmp. Dispatch informed me that the injured man was on a boat on the west side of the reservoir near the dam, and that he was being transported across the reservoir as a slow speed because of possible neck and lower back injuries.
As the boat came to the dock, I grabbed a rope and pulled the boat down the dock to have more stability. Hurricane City Paramedics were on scene and waiting while I helped dock the boat. SUBJECT was lying on a wakeboard while one of his family members helped to keep his neck in a c-collar.
I then helped the paramedics place the backboard under the wakeboard and slowly pulled SUBJECT onto the backboard. Once SUBJECT was on the backboard, I helped put the spkder straps across him. SUBJECT was then transported to Dixie Regional Medical Center by ambulance.

INVESTIGATION
While wakeboarding on the west side of the reservoir near the west dam, SUBJECT was wakeboarding with his friends and family. As SUBJECT came out of the boat's wake into open water, the wakeboard caught the water wrong, and SUBJECT face planted into the water. as the boat came around to get SUBJECT they could hear him screaming in pain. SUBJECT'S friends and family tried to get SUBJECT out of the water but couldn't. They flagged down another boat to help them. The responding boat was able to help SUBJECT into the boat and call 911. SUBJECT was complaining of severe neck and back pain. They put SUBJECT onto a flat wakeboard and put his neck into a c-collar to prevent any further damage.


BARDID: UT-2015-0088
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-10-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: BULLFROG
County: KANE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On October 26, 2015 I, U.S. Park Ranger was notified of a boat accident in Bullfrog Bay near the Stanton Creek Primitive Campground. I responded with Bullfrog District Ranger. Dispatch informed me that the reporting party had run his motorboat (grey and red 2002 Lund) aground on an island. We arrived at the island and met with OPERATOR. OPERATOR told me he was boating back to Bullfrog when he became distracted by his GPS and failed to notice the island in front of him. operator did not have the odor of an alcoholic beverage and denied being under the influence. I did not notice any impairment from OPERATOR. Subject took pictures of the scene and we provided a courtesy transport to OPERATOR's houseboat on the N dock at Bullfrog Covered Slips.

On October 27, 2015 Ranger took pictures of the boat during the day. OPERATOR boat came to rest approximately three feet out of the water, approximately twenty yards from the waterline.
I find OPERATOR at fault for the collision. I did not issue OPERATOR a citation.

Voluntary Statement: Operator
We were coming back from a day long fishing trip in Good Hope Bay. Upon passing the Hay Stack area, where there are a few islands and shallow spots, I had cleared this area. I had accidently hit a button on my fish finder, which has a gps on it, taking off the gps screen. I had been looking at the screen and had "light blinded" myself. When I looked up it took my eyes a while to adjust. I saw the island about 50 feet before running up on it. I had time to pull back on the throttle, and ran up about 23 feet onto the island which stuck out of the water about 2 feet.


BARDID: UT-2015-0089
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-09-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: BULLFROG
County: SAN JUAN
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On September 27, 2015 at approximately 1430 hrs. I, U.S. Park Ranger, was notified of an incoming patient at the Bullfrog Boat Rental Dock. At approximately 1445 hrs. I noticed a motorboat approaching the dock with the patient. The patient was laying prone in the back seat of the motorboat. VICTIM's family explained that he was bleeding from an approximately 2 inch laceration on his right buttock. VICTIM's family was controlling the bleeding with pressure bandages. VICTIM's wife explained that she was pushing her husband off the boat's swim platform when he fell and landed on the top of the swim ladder tube. VICTIM told me the boat was drifting at the time of the accident, near Iceberg Canyon in the main channel of Lake Powell.

I did not diagram this accident due to the accident being a non-moving injury accident.


BARDID: UT-2015-0090
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:23:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: BULLFROG
County: KANE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 21, 2015 I, U.S. Park Ranger was notified of a boat accident in Bullfrog Bay on Lake Powell. I responded to the reporting party. SUBJECT told me that his houseboat tied to its assigned buoy in the Bullfrog Buoy Field with his red and white 1999 Chaparral  side tide to SUBJECT told me that no one was aboard his Chaparral at the time of the collision, however he watched the collision from the boat. SUBJECT told me he saw a houseboat pulling away from his Chaparral.

On September 19, SUBJECT provided me with his insurance information and a witness statement describing the collission.

On October 8, 2015 I spoke with president of the association that owns the striking vessel. SUBJECT1 provided me with insurance information and contact information for a person who had the striking vessel on August 21, 2015. 

SUBJECT1 also told me that the person who had the vessel after subject2, identified as SUBJECT3, had to replace a propeller because it was badly damaged. SUBJECT1 provided me with a picture of the damaged propeller.

On October 17, 2015 I left a message for SUBJECT2 asking him to call me back to speak about the accident. I did not receive a reply.

On October 19, 2015 I spoke with SUBJECT3 who confirmed that he had changed the propeller and did not notice anything in the vessel's log about a boat accident or damage to the propeller.
On October 24, 2015 I left a message for SUBJECT2 asking him to call me back to speak about the accident. I did not receive a reply.

On October 29, 2015 I spoke with SUBJECT2 who admitted operating the striking vessel, but was unaware he hit another boat. SUBJECT2 told me he came close to a boat, but because he was operating a large boat, he did not believe he actually hit SUBJECT's motorboat. I told SUBJECT2 that the damage to SUBJECT's boat, and the damage to the propeller, were consistent with the propeller hitting the lower unit. SUBJECT2 told me it was "possible" that he hit SUBJECT's boat.
I find that SUBJECT2 did not maintain a proper lookout in order to avoid a collision with SUBJECT's tied up motorboat. I issued SUBJECT2 Citation 4253478, Failure to Maintain Proper Lookout.

Voluntary Statement: Subject
I had my run about boat tied to the houseboat on the buoy at Bullfrog Bay and I noticed a wash from another houseboat really close to ours. I ran to the back of the boat to see the houseboat pulling away from ours. It was a few hours later that I noticed my cavitation plate on the outdrive of my boat was broken off leaving propeller marks on the drive.

Voluntary Statement: Subject1
As President of the houseboat association, I am usually notified by the various owners of any houseboat problems during their use on Lake Powell. At the beginning of week #34 (August 22-29), I received a report from Subject3, the owner of week #34, that the starboard prop was damaged when they arrived on the boat, and that he was replacing the damaged prop with a spare. I asked him to send me photos of the damaged prop--which he did. It was obvious from the photos that the prop could not be repaired. Therefore, a new one was purchased.
When contacted by Ranger of a possible incident on August 21, involving HCTS, I gave him the information that I had--including a photo of the damaged prop. I also gave Ranger the name of the owner who should have been operating the boat on August 21st.


BARDID: UT-2015-0092
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-09-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: BULLFROG
County: KANE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Subjects were on Lake Powell in the Bullfrog District on September 28, 2015 with their 4 children. At approximately 1900 hours, their oldest son and 8 year old daughter were wakesurfing behind the boat. The daughter stepped off the board falling and cutting the back side of her head. Ranger suggested the injured daughter should go to the Medical Clinic for further assessment. At the clinic, she received stitches for the cut. No other injuries were reported.


BARDID: UT-2015-0093
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-09-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: PAGE, AZ
County: COCONINO
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On September 4th, 2015 at approx. 1650 I was dispatched to a report of a capsized vessel near buoy 26 with persons in the water. I responded on vessel 264 with Ranger and one USCG. We arrived in the Buoy 26 area but were unable to locate any vessels in distress. We were then updated that the capsized vessel was near buoy 36. We responded to buoy 36 and arrived on scene at approx. 1705. Upon arrival I observed a ~30ft houseboat that was capsized with its hull to the sky, floating adrift near the main channel directly across from buoy 33. At this time I also observed a white power vessel alongside the capsized houseboat with 4 persona aboard. 

I contacted the power vessel and identified the family as the party associated with the capsized vessel. They stated that all persons were accounted for and no one was injured.
I conducted a boating accident investigation, finding the operator of the houseboat at the time of the accident. He stated that they had been underway from the Dangling Rope area down to Wahweap with himself, and two others aboard the houseboat that , and another person following behind in their power vessel when a storm cell moved into the area, creating high winds (approximated at 25-30 mph gusts from the S.). 

Along with the high winds, Operator stated that heavy choppy (2-3') had severely impaired his ability to maintain course. He further stated that while traveling at approx. 15 mph, his vessel had begun to list heavily to starboard, when he attempted to correct his course back to port, the hull of his vessel caught a large wave, brought him broadside to the winds and subsequently capsized his vessel. The family then stated that they had exited the vessel as fast as possible and swam away, with no time to don Personal Flotation Devices (PFD'S). At this time individual had maneuvered their power vessel alongside the capsized houseboat and picked the others out of the water. They then waited by the houseboat until help arrived.


BARDID: UT-2015-0094
State: UT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-10-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: DANGLING ROPE
County: KANE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Hull failure
OtherAccidentCause: unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
INCIDENT:
On the morning of 10/20/2015, I was notified by dispatch of a small ski vessel parked at Dangling Rope Marina that was tied off to the dock unattended and was "sinking". I spoke with the Dangling Rope Marina manager directly and learned that an NPS maintenance worker was on scene placing ropes under the vessel to secure it to the dock, keeping it from sinking completely. The vessel was left over night by a visitor that had been seen earlier on 10-19-2015 after being towed into the marina by another visitor. There was no owner present at Dangling Rope at the moment, but I learned that a man was at the marina late in the evening of the 19th working on the vessel and he stated that he would return by noon on the 20th to tow the vessel down to Wahweap. The visitor had refused the Executive Services tow charges on the 19th after being offered the services by Dangling Rope staff and NPS dispatch.

I arrived on scene at Dangling Rope around 10AM on the 20th and located the vessel tied up and floating in the water with the aid of a powerful bilge pump that was running off a car battery sitting in the back of the vessel. Aramark staff at Dangling Rope had pumped out the vessel, and were periodically monitoring the vessel and its batteries. I ran the vessel through dispatch and confirmed it was not a valid registration.

Around 12:00 I contacted the owner of the vessel, as he returned to salvage the vessel with an Antelope Point rental vessel.

INVESTIGATION:
OWNER stated that yesterday (10-19-2015) he was with his wife in Forbidding Canyon on the way to Rainbow Bridge. OWNER stated that he was operating on plane about 20 mph, when he struck some floating debris that he suspected were small logs. OWNER hiked the trail at Rainbow Bridge, and upon return to this boat an hour later, he was unable to start the vessel. OWNER stated that he did not feel the vessel was damaged at the time or the incident in Forbidding Canyon, just that he was having issues with the starter.

On the evening of the 19th, OWNER was given a tow by another visitor to Dangling Rope Marina where he spoke to a fuel dock attendant and stated that he was not willing to accept the tow charge from Executive Services. OWNER was given permission to leave his disabled boat at Dangling Rope Marina overnight by staff there.

At approximately 6 AM on the 20th an employee at Dangling Rope noticed the vessel was listing heavily in the water and was nearly submerged with water completely filling the inside of the boat to the gunwales. The vessel was secured as best as possible and additional bilge pumps and a fresh battery were used to pump out the vessel.

OUTCOME:
OWNER was very hurried with his interactions with me and stated he had a limited time due to his boat rental agreement with Antelope Point. I conducted a vessel inspection and found OWNER's vessel was very old and not maintained well. There was exposed wiring, peeling trim and wooden boards were separating from the fiberglass hull. The hull appeared to be intact from the sides and looking into hatches but there was a large amount of water in the bottom of the boat. The bilge was effectively removing water out faster then it was leaking back in. However, I noted OWNER did not have a type 4 throw-able PFD, did not have serviceable PFD's onboard, and did not have a serviceable fire extinguisher. OWNER stated that he had removed the items yesterday due to leaving it unattended, however, I observed there was a pair of new water skis left in the vessel overnight.

I issued a warning to OWNER for the required safety equipment. I also requested the registration and noted it was valid but different from the labeled bow numbers. OWNER provided valid AZ registration paperwork showing the vessel was actually with the matching HIN. OWNER stated that he failed to change the numbers year ago when he purchased the boat. I also issued a warning for improper bow numbering.

OWNER stated he felt the alternato


BARDID: UT-2015-0096
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER
NearestCityorTown: MOAB
County: GRAND COUNTY
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
SYNOPSIS: 
On June 4, 2015, Classic Lifeguard Helicopter reported to the Grand County Sheriff's Office that they had responded to Westwater Canyon/Funnel Falls/Colorado River, N 38 degrees 59' 38.53, W 109 degrees 09' 20.34. The actual number were (2) and the deceased were being transported to the Cisco Boat Ramp. The event that led to the death of the two subjects was (2) separate rafts that had either overturned or flipped the passengers out of the raft. The cause of death(s) was suspected to be drowning.

WESTWATER CANYON/FUNNEL FALLS:
Westwater Canyon is a section of the Colorado River that is approximately 54 river miles upriver from Moab, Utah.
Funnel Falls is located at approximate river mile 118 and is part of an approximate 2 mile stretch of rapids that begins with Marble Canyon Rapids and ends downriver at Last Chance Rapids. Skull Rapids is one of the rapids in that series and is below (downriver) of Funnel Falls. The flow rate of the Colorado River can dictate the conditions of these rapids, with a larger flow rate minimalizing the conditions of some rapids, and a lower flow rate making the rapids more hazardous. The flow rate on 06/04/2015 per USGS shows the rate of flow at 20,000 and the temperature at about 61.5 degrees F. A search and rescue member was questioned about this stretch and stated that it was approximately a 30 minute float/paddle through that stretch depending on river conditions.
Funnel Falls is described as a part of the canyon with large rocks on both sides that create lateral waves/rapids on both sides. I was told by the same search and rescue member that the typical approach to these lateral waves/rapids is to direct the boat/raft into the wave/rapid and have passengers "highside" the raft into the wave/rapid to place the weight into the wave/rapid. A lateral wave/rapid appears from boat operator(s) statements to have been the impetus behind the raft(s) overturning or ejecting passengers from the raft(s).

Operator1:
Operator1 was the boat operator that Victim1 was a passenger. Operator1 is employed by Sheri Griffith River Expeditions. Operator1 has a Utah State Parks and Recreation Captain/Guide License Boat Crew Permit. expiring in 2018 with endorsement: WCG. She also has course certificates in wilderness first responder, swiftwater safety institute, adult/child CPR, AED, and airway management, and food handlers permit.
Operator1 provided a written statement as well as telling what had happened when we met at the Cisco Boat Ramp.
Operator1 was the boat operator when the raft floated through Funnel Falls. Two people were at the front of the raft. Victim1, and two others were in the back of the raft. The raft overturned in a "right" lateral wave. Operator1 and all passengers were thrown into the current and when they surfaced they hung on to the ropes on the raft. She did a head count and only counted 4. She coached the others to hold on. They continued through the rapids until they could get to another boat. Operator1 states that she saw subject on the raft operated by subject2 and got into the and assisted with CPR. CPR was continued until they met up with medical helicopter. AED was attached at that time. Efforts were unsuccessful.

The next day Operator1 provided a statement regarding safety procedures including the wearing and fit of floatation vests and what to do if they fall out or raft flips.
Statements were obtained from the passengers on Operator1's raft, excluding Victim1. The statements are similar as to what happened including instructions from Operator1 to lean forward and punch into the wave/rapid. The direction of the capsizing is unclear with one person believing the raft flipped back to front. The passengers hung onto the raft through the rest of the rapids until they were picked up by another raft. 
The statements do not include any information as to Victim1 and his whereabouts when they surfaced and hung onto the raft. Victim1 was not seen until they had cle


BARDID: UT-2015-00961
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER
NearestCityorTown: MOAB
County: GRAND COUNTY
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
SYNOPSIS: 
On June 4, 2015, Classic Lifeguard Helicopter reported to the Grand County Sheriff's Office that they had responded to Westwater Canyon/Funnel Falls/Colorado River, N 38 degrees 59' 38.53, W 109 degrees 09' 20.34. The actual number were (2) and the deceased were being transported to the Cisco Boat Ramp. The event that led to the death of the two subjects was (2) separate rafts that had either overturned or flipped the passengers out of the raft. The cause of death(s) was suspected to be drowning.

WESTWATER CANYON/FUNNEL FALLS:
Westwater Canyon is a section of the Colorado River that is approximately 54 river miles upriver from Moab, Utah.
Funnel Falls is located at approximate river mile 118 and is part of an approximate 2 mile stretch of rapids that begins with Marble Canyon Rapids and ends downriver at Last Chance Rapids. Skull Rapids is one of the rapids in that series and is below (downriver) of Funnel Falls. The flow rate of the Colorado River can dictate the conditions of these rapids, with a larger flow rate minimalizing the conditions of some rapids, and a lower flow rate making the rapids more hazardous. The flow rate on 06/04/2015 per USGS shows the rate of flow at 20,000 and the temperature at about 61.5 degrees F. A search and rescue member was questioned about this stretch and stated that it was approximately a 30 minute float/paddle through that stretch depending on river conditions.
Funnel Falls is described as a part of the canyon with large rocks on both sides that create lateral waves/rapids on both sides. I was told by the same search and rescue member that the typical approach to these lateral waves/rapids is to direct the boat/raft into the wave/rapid and have passengers "highside" the raft into the wave/rapid to place the weight into the wave/rapid. A lateral wave/rapid appears from boat operator(s) statements to have been the impetus behind the raft(s) overturning or ejecting passengers from the raft(s).

Operator1:
Operator1 was the boat operator that Victim1 was a passenger. Operator1 is employed by Sheri Griffith River Expeditions. Operator1 has a Utah State Parks and Recreation Captain/Guide License Boat Crew Permit. License expiring in 2018 with endorsement: WCG. She also has course certificates in wilderness first responder, swiftwater safety institute, adult/child CPR, AED, and airway management, and food handlers permit.
Operator1 provided a written statement as well as telling what had happened when we met at the Cisco Boat Ramp.
Operator1 was the boat operator when the raft floated through Funnel Falls. Two people were at the front of the raft. Victim1, and two others were in the back of the raft. The raft overturned in a "right" lateral wave. Operator1 and all passengers were thrown into the current and when they surfaced they hung on to the ropes on the raft. She did a head count and only counted 4. She coached the others to hold on. They continued through the rapids until they could get to another boat. Operator1 states that she saw subject on the raft operated by subject2 and got into the and assisted with CPR. CPR was continued until they met up with medical helicopter. AED was attached at that time. Efforts were unsuccessful.

The next day Operator1 provided a statement regarding safety procedures including the wearing and fit of floatation vests and what to do if they fall out or raft flips.
Statements were obtained from the passengers on Operator1's raft, excluding Victim1. The statements are similar as to what happened including instructions from Operator1 to lean forward and punch into the wave/rapid. The direction of the capsizing is unclear with one person believing the raft flipped back to front. The passengers hung onto the raft through the rest of the rapids until they were picked up by another raft. 
The statements do not include any information as to Victim1 and his whereabouts when they surfaced and hung onto the raft. Victim1 was not seen until they


BARDID: UT-2016-0001
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-05-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sand Hollow Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Hurricane
County: Washington
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent3: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Investigation Conclusion:

Subjects had never been to Sand Hollow before.  They had not obtained weather information and were not prepared for the sudden onset of heavy winds.  While fishing off the east shore, the winds came up fast and strong.  As waves started to crash over the side of the vessel, the occupants panicked.  Subject1 told me that the motors would not turn over.  The winds pushed the vessel to the east shore where they were able to jump off and get on shore to call 911.  Neither occupants were wearing life jackets.  A self inflate life jacket, which had deployed, was located in the water a little ways from the vessel.  No other life jackets were observed.  The vessel was currently registered and insured.


BARDID: UT-2016-0002
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-05-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:53:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sand Hollow Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Hurricane
County: Washington
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
I was dispatched to a boat that was dead in the water on at approx 1745 hours at Sand Hollow Reservoir.  Once I left the marina I noticed a boat uncommonly close to the north dam rocks and assumed that was the boat I was looking for.  

I made contact with the boat and noticed two females in the boat and a male attempting to hold the boat away from the rocks.  I pulled up and threw them a rope to secure to their boat.  At that time I noticed a second male at the stern of the boat.  As I pulled them away I noticed a male lying in the front of the boat and a female holding his ankle.  I used the PA to ask if he was injured.  I could only communicate with yes and no questions and was under the impression of a crushing injury but nothing broken.  I asked medical to meet me at the dock.

I arrived at the dock and tied their boat off.  Medical arrived and cleared the injury victim with a laceration to the rear of his ankle from a rock rolling onto it at the dam.

A follow up call to the injury victim gave the details that they were operating the boat and underway on the lake when the boat died.  He could not get it started again.  On the phone call he said the boat had had troubles like that before possibly with the carburetor.  He said they had been against the rocks about 5-10 minutes before I arrived.


BARDID: UT-2016-0003
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sand Hollow Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Hurricane
County: Washington
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Synopsis:

Shortly after noon I was dispatched to a boat vs wave runner collision on Sand Hollow reservoir.  I made contact with the vessels approximately 300 meters northeast of the concession building.  I radioed that there were head injuries and that we would be headed to the concession dock.  Both vessels were operable and I asked them to make their way carefully to the dock.  Hurricane Fire Department met us at the dock to assess injuries.  All parties declined transportation.

Narrative:

On May 28, 2016 I was performing boat patrol on Sand Hollow reservoir.  At 1220 hours dispatch radioed to me that they were getting a call from someone who had been in a boat accident with a jet ski.

As I neared the concession dock I saw a woman on a boat waiving at me with both arms.  I corrected my course toward her and saw another boat and a wave runner right next to her boat.  The boat was about 300 meters northeast of the concession boat ramp.  As I approached I saw a lady (injured1) laying on the transom area with someone sitting next to her.  I also saw a young lady (injured2) laying on the seat in the bow starboard area.  The blue and white wave runner involved was about 15' away and had operator2 on it.  There was a third boat with their group who said they hadn't seen the accident, they had just gone back to help.  I radioed the approximate ages and injuries to dispatch.

I asked about the injuries and was told both girls had pain in their heads and that injured1 had been thrown from the wave runner.  I asked if either had lost consciousness and was told no.  Injured2 was semi alert and looked at me a few times while I spoke.  Injured1 was not moving during the times I looked at her.  I asked if the boats were operable and they said yes.  I asked them to carefully and slowly make their way to the dock.  I saw no benefit in moving anyone to my boat as long as their boat was safe to operate.  I didn't want to move anyone who had trauma injuries until paramedics contacted them.  

As we neared the dock I could hear sirens and the ambulance pulled down to the ramp.  I helped secure the boat to the dock as the paramedics came out.  While they were tending to the injured I asked the boat operator, operator1, what had happened.  I took my phone out and told him I was going to record the statement so I had a better record.

Interview with operator1:

Operator1 told me that all three vessels were underway prior to the accident.  He said he was going opposing directions to the other two vessels and was in the middle of them.  He said the jet ski was on his left (distance was inaudible whether it was 15 or 50 yards away) and the boat was on his right (50 yards away).  He said the boat came a little closer so he moved to avoid the boat.  After the boat passed he moved to avoid the jet ski.  He claimed to make a left turn and told me that the jet ski was making a counterclockwise turn and ran into them.  The jet ski impacted the bow starboard area where injured2 was sitting.  Operator1 estimated the speed of the boat to be 10-15mph.

I had asked Ranger1 to interview operator2 (see attachments for statements collected).

When I got to the ambulance, injured1 was standing and had been checked out by paramedics.  Operator1 was noticeably shaken up and was shivering.

At that point I was called by dispatch to a vessel on fire and left Ranger1 to collect statements.  Afterward I heard that no one was transported by ambulance though a few went to Dixie Regional Hospital on their own.

End of Report


BARDID: UT-2016-0004
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 02:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sand Hollow Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Hurricane
County: Washington
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On the morning of June 11, 2016 at 0250 hours I was called by dispatch and informed of a boat that was dead in the water and against the dam at Sand Hollow Reservoir.  I responded and was in radio contact with two Hurricane PD officers who were out on foot with the boat passengers on top of the dam.  I got on the Sand Hollow boat and made my way over.  I contacted the boat at approximately 0321 hours.  All passengers were off the boat and it was in the northwest corner of the dam.  The port side was against the rocks with waves rocking it.

The group was asked if they wanted to leave it or try to tow it.  They wanted to recover it on the spot.  I ensured it was not taking on water and then threw a rope to 4X25 who clipped onto the bow.  I began underway and made our way to the dock without incident.  They asked for assistance pulling the boat out.  I backed their van with their permission and a Hurricane officer loaded it onto the trailer.

The other Hurricane officer transported the group of four to the boat ramp where their van was.  Then I asked about the events of the night.  Subject was the owner and operator of the boat.  They launched around 2200 hours and quickly noticed they had not put the drain plug in.  They pulled back out and put the plug in.  They were then fishing near the north dam when the storm started coming in.  Subject2 could not get the anchor up into the boat and thought it may be stuck.  The boat drifted to the rocks and the prop made contact with the rocks, severely damaging the prop.  At that point they could no longer control the boat and had called for help. 

The prop is jammed to the point they can't raise it and had to leave it in the parking lot till someone can fix it.

End of report


BARDID: UT-2016-0006
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-04-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Powell
NearestCityorTown: Big Water
County: San Juan
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
SYNOPSIS: 

On April 28, 2016 at approximately 2130 hours I was called out on a boat accident outside of Labyrinth Canyon at Lake Powell. I responded with National Park Service Ranger. We rescued the passengers and transported them back to their houseboat in Gunsight Canyon. One of the passengers sustained an injury. Ranger1 and I transported the designated driver, victim, and two other passengers to Antelope Point Marina and they self transported the victim to the emergency room. On April 29, 2016 at approximately 1230 hours I traveled to the accident location and documented the damage to the boat. I then interviewed the passengers onboard and answered their questions. 

MY ACTIONS:

On April 28, 2016 at approximately 2130 hours I received a call about a boat accident that occurred at the mouth of Labyrinth Canyon. The wind was approximately 5-10 mph and it was raining heavily. I met National Park Service Ranger1 at the government docks and set out to locate the vessel. Dispatch informed us one of the occupants sustained a broken nose in the accident. Once we located the vessel we took all of the occupants back to their houseboat to change their clothing. I could smell alcohol on coming from the occupants of the vessel. 

I asked the occupants who was driving, they all said OPERATOR was the designated driver. I preformed field sobriety tests and found OPERATOR had not consumed any alcohol. Ranger1 preformed first aid on victim. We advised him he should go to the emergency due to the severity of his injury. Ranger1 and I transported VICTIM, OPERATOR, and two others to Antelope Point Marina. OPERATOR transported VICTIM to the hospital. 

On April 29, 2016 at approximately 1230 hours I made contact with OPERATOR to arrange transport back to their houseboat. OPERATOR informed me they were ending the trip early because VICTIM fractured his ocular bone. I traveled to the boat's location and documented the damage to the vessel. After documenting the damage I traveled to Antelope Point Marina and made contact with the driver, boat owner, and the passengers. I interviewed each person separately and VICTIM was the only passenger to sustain injuries. 

Each person estimated the boat was traveling about 15-20 mph when it ran aground. The accident occurred just after sunset. I spoke with the boat owner and answered his questions and advised him to call his insurance company about the accident. 

SUMMARY: 

On April 28, 2016 a boat ran aground near Labyrinth Canyon. NPS Ranger1 and I rescued the passengers and transported them to their car where they self transported one victim to the hospital. The following day I documented the damage to the boat and interviewed the occupants of the boat. The boat was recovered on May 2, 2016.


BARDID: UT-2016-0007
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-05-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:49:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Powell
NearestCityorTown: Big Water
County: Kane
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
SUMMARY: 

On May 5, 2016 at approximately 1449 hours dispatch was notified of a person who fell off of a kayak and was calling for help. I responded to the location with a National Park Service (NPS) boat and began a hasty search. The search was called off at 1900 hours due to windy weather and the lack of clues. The search resumed on May 6, 2016 at 0700 hours. Recovery of the victim is ongoing.

INITIAL CALL: 

On May 5, 2016 at approximately 1449 hours dispatch was notified of a person in distress at Lone Rock Beach. The person had fallen off of an inflatable kayak and was calling for help. The weather was clear with winds of 20-35 miles per hour moving southwest to northeast.

MY ACTIONS:

I responded to the area and began a hasty search for the missing person. I made contact with a NPS boat also on scene. NPS Ranger1 asked me to make contact with a bass boat. The bass boat had picked up the inflatable kayak and taken it to shore. I asked the operator to take me to the location where he picked up the kayak. I followed the boat and marked the location, 37 degrees 01.490 minutes north and 111 degrees 32.071 minutes west. I then began a shoreline search attempting to locate the missing person. the missing person's last known location was 37 degrees 01.939 minutes north 111 degrees 31.929 minutes west.

NPS units on the shore talking to witnesses said they thought the missing person belonged with a group of kayakers. The kayaks were green in color and had women and girls wearing long dresses. I made contact with the group matching the description. I asked if there was a member of their party missing. They mentioned there was another person with them on a paddle board but he was advised to stay on shore due to the winds. I asked the members of the group to climb aboard so I could take them to shore due to the hazardous water conditions. Once we arrived to the shore they located their other member on the beach. I left to continue the search. 

An NPS land unit directed me to a location on the water and asked that I mark the location. I marked 37 degrees 32.071 minutes north 111 degrees 32.122 minutes west. I began to search nearby coves and canyons for any signs of the missing person. A NPS unit on the beach directed me to a dark spot on the water in Lone Rock Canyon. I responded to the area and identified the dark spot on the water as floating tumbleweed. The search was called off due to windy conditions and the lack of clues.

Recovery operations resumed on May 6, 2016 at 0700 hours. After the briefing I interviewed the wife of the victim who informed me her husband had type 1 diabetes and had a diabetes incident due to low blood sugar earlier in the day. The victim had taken some Life Saver candies and felt fine after. Victim did not take any insulin and his blood sugar was not checked. Wife said Victim was wearing a black hat and cut off jean shorts. wife was in their camper when he set off on in the inflatable kayak. Victim had not consumed any alcohol and wife says due to his diabetes he did not drink alcohol at all. Victim was prescribed the following medications: Naproxen 500 mg twice per day, Mirtazapine 30 mg once per day, Lyrica 200 mg once per day, Chantix 1 mg once per day, Levitra 20 mg once per day, Bupropion 300 mg once per day. Wife said Victim was diligent about taking his medication and followed the dosage and time carefully. Victim also had two types of insulin: Lantus SoloStar and NovoLog Flexpen which he used to control his type 1 diabetes.  

Victim was recovered on 05/06/16 at approximately 1915 hours and taken for a medical examination. 


BARDID: UT-2016-0008
State: UT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-05-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Willard Bay
NearestCityorTown: Willard
County: Box Elder
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On May 15, 2016 at around 0930 hours, Vessel one was on the water fishing.  Strong winds came into the area and pushed the boat into the east side of the dike around 300 yards north of the South Marina Entrance.  The owner and passenger made it to shore safely and tied the vessel to the rocks on the dike.  When the owners returned to retrieve valuables off the vessel it was under water.


BARDID: UT-2016-0010
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Yuba Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Nephi
County: Juab
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Other
OtherEquipmentFailure: anchor line
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Synopsis:
Damage to vessel during wind storm.

Call for assistance:
At 1200 hour on 6-11-16 while doing vessel patrol, I was notified over the radio that there was a vessel that had become grounded/beached from the night before in a wind storm at the Eagle View shore at Yuba State Park.  I was informed that they were asking for assistance to be pulled back into the water.

Initial observations:
I boated over to the Eagle View camping area and could see a vessel that looked like it was too high on the shore line.  The stern of the vessel was still in the water.  The people on the shore flagged me over.  I could see that the vessel had become seriously grounded from the massive wind storm the night before.

Actions:
I approached the vessel and was told by the people standing by the boat that they were happy to see me.  I was told by the vessel owner, that during a huge wind storm from the night before around 1900 hours that the wind had broken the vessels anchor line, picked up their vessel and pushed/grounded it on shore to the point they could not move it, even with them pushing it and rocking it back and forth trying to get it  back in the water.  Owner explained that the wind violently pushed the vessel all night up against the shore.

Owner asked me if I could pull his vessel back into deeper water.  Owner's entire group of friends ranging at about 10 to 15 people were pushing on the vessel, rocking it back and forth and trying to get it back out into deeper water.  I handed Owner a tow rope and he attached it to the bow eye of the vessel.  Owner's group then again began to push and rock the vessel and I gave it a tug with my patrol vessel and it floated back out into deeper water.  

Additional actions:
A couple of hours later Owner came to the Oasis boat ramp and asked me if I could do a damage report on their vessel for insurance purposes.  He showed me under the boat where the stern rutter was twisted, the propeller also had a few small dents in it and there was a mid hull rutter under the vessel that had become separated from the hull slightly.   The damage looked consistent to running a ground with the propeller too low.  The rutter damage looked consistent with the wind storm and having the vessel grounded on shore and violently pushed against the shore all night from the wind.  

I gave Owner the case number and my officer number should he need any information for insurance purposes.  No further actions, end of report.


BARDID: UT-2016-0011
State: UT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-03-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:08:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Jordanelle Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Heber
County: Wasatch
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Other
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
OtherAccidentEvent: vessel destruction
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
AccidentCause2: Overloading
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 3/26 at 0900 hrs I received a call from dispatch that a small inflatable boat had popped. Both the operator and passenger were safe on the shore, but need to be rescued.

I responded to the Jordanelle dam and found the two males that were on the boat on the west side of the dam.  They had carried the boat and and fishing gear from the base of the dam. I ask both males if they need any medical assistance. Both declined. I then had them load their broken boat and gear into the back of my truck. I then transported both back to the PWC ramp at Jordanelle State Park. I warned operator that he needed to have his boat registered since he had a electric motor. 


BARDID: UT-2016-0012
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-04-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:45:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Powell
NearestCityorTown: Big Water
County: Kane
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
SYNOPSIS:
On April 14, 2016 at approximately 1850 hours OPERATOR fell overboard. Subject attempted to throw him floatation devices. OPERATOR was last seen in Wahweap Bay in Lake Powell. National Park Service (NPS) Rangers arrived on scene and preformed a quick search of the area but were unable to locate OPERATOR. The individuals involved were interviewed and their account of the events were recorded the following day. SUBJECT was taken out on the water the following day and gave search and rescue OPERATOR's last known location to the best of his knowledge. 

INCIDENT
On April 14, 2016 a group of four fishermen were returning to their camp at Lone Rock beach. Due to the weather conditions the group decided to pack up camp and spend the night in the lodge. Two members of the group, were dropped off at their camp at approximately at 1835 hours. SUBJECT1 and SUBJECT2 were going to drive the truck and boat trailer over to Wahweap main launch ramp and pull the boat out of the water. The two individuals left onboard the vessel, OPERATOR and SUBJECT, set off for the Wahweap main ramp. 
 
OPERATOR volunteered to operate the vessel because the owner, SUBJECT, did not want to operate the vessel due to the amount of alcohol he had drank throughout the day. SUBJECT stated he had drank approximately 20 beers. SUBJECT stated OPERATOR had drank approximately 10-20 beers throughout the day but still volunteered to drive the boat. 
 
SUBJECT stated OPERATOR was a heavy drinker and held his liquor real well. On the way back to the main ramp OPERATOR and SUBJECT had a short discussion, they both needed to pee. Knowing the marina was closed they did not want to wait until the boat was loaded and transported up to the top of the launch ramp to go the bathroom. The two decided to stop the boat and pee into the water. SUBJECT went to the bow of the boat and OPERATOR went to the stern of the boat. With their backs turned SUBJECT heard OPERATOR call for help and asked for SUBJECT to throw him a rope. When SUBJECT turned around he observed OPERATOR treading water.  
 
SUBJECT attempted to throw the type IV personal floatation device but the wind blew it away from OPERATOR. At this time SUBJECT started the vessel and began to circle OPERATOR throwing him life jackets and anything that would float. SUBJECT stated OPERATOR continued to tread water and did not try to swim towards any of the life jackets. SUBJECT decided to drive the boat to OPERATOR. When SUBJECT was close he told OPERATOR to try and grab the bow eye but OPERATOR was unable to grasp the bow eye. SUBJECT shut the boat off and went over to the side of the boat where he saw OPERATOR near the stern. SUBJECT looked for something to throw and when he turned back around OPERATOR was gone. SUBJECT stated there is no way he could have hit OPERATOR with the boat because he was far enough away. SUBJECT estimates OPERATOR was in the water for approximately five minutes. SUBJECT began to search for cell phones to call 911. 
 
SUBJECT1 called and SUBJECT answered and told SUBJECT1 to call 911. SUBJECT found a phone but could not unlock it to make the call.  SUBJECT found his phone and called 911 at 1857 hours according to the phone's time stamp. SUBJECT did not operate the boat again and allowed the boat to drift. SUBJECT made more 911 calls at 1900 and 1902 hours but lost service. SUBJECT made another call to 911 at 1906 hours and that conversation lasted eight minutes and forty-three seconds. SUBJECT noted he was talking to SUBJECT1 and 911 at the same time on two different phones. 

National Park Service (NPS) Ranger made contact with the boat. After contacting SUBJECT and checking on his condition Ranger began to search the last known area where SUBJECT had seen OPERATOR. Ranger searched and was unable to locate OPERATOR. Ranger retrieved the boating life jackets and noted their locations via GPS. NPS Rangers made contact with SUBJECT. They noted the location of the boat and towed the boat to the government docks. Rangers conducted an inventory of the vessel with photos and a written log. SUBJECT1, SUBJECT2, and SUBJECT spent the night at the Lake Powell Lodge.

INTERVIEW
On April 15, 2016 I met with NPS Rangers, Kane County Sheriff Deputy, and Coconino County Sheriff deputies to share information. We interviewed SUBJECT1 and SUBJECT2 about the incident. After we interviewed them I took possession of the boat until the investigation is complete. We met with SUBJECT and took him out on the water to see if he could remember the area where OPERATOR was last seen. SUBJECT gave his best estimation on the location where he last saw OPERATOR. SUBJECT was then taken and interviewed about the incident. SUBJECT1, SUBJECT, and SUBJECT2 were given witness statements to be filled out and returned at a later date.

The boat accident investigation will not be completed until the recovery and medical examination of OPERATOR. That information and any information involved will be added in a supplemental report at a later date.
 


BARDID: UT-2016-0015
State: UT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Starvation Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Duchesne
County: Duchesne
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
MachineryFailure: Electrical
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
SUMMARY:
A vessel was destroyed by fire on Starvation Reservoir on May 29, 2016.  Upon investigation, it was determined to be caused by a fuel and battery incident.  

Two occupants were picked up, one of which had a minor burn to his right hand, on the palm, but that was the extent of the injuries

Upon arrival, we found the vessel starboard side up, with approximately 66% of the hull under water.  I jumped onto the shore and collected a few items of evidence.  We then maneuvered around the vessel, and attached a tow rope onto the bow eye.  We then successfully attempted to right the vessel, and return to the boat ramp.  At this point in time, the fire department had arrived at the boat ramp.   As we were approaching the boat ramp at approximately 1740 hours, we observed a boat trailering.  

We then began our investigation.  Pictures were taken, and statements from the vessel's occupants were taken.  I asked the driver to quickly explain what happened. 

He stated that the boat motor was running, and he wanted to start the trolling motor. When he leaned over to start the trolling motor, a fire started. He used an extinguisher, but was unsuccessful. 


BARDID: UT-2016-0019
State: UT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-07-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PINEVIEW RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: EDEN
County: WEBER
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
SYNOPSIS:
I was dispatched to a call of a single boat accident on Pineview Reservoir. I was advised that a boat hit a rock wall and that there were multiple injuries. I responded to the area with medical personnel. The boat was lodged into the rock wall and I could see a female screaming with blood coming from her nose and mouth. I got close enough to the boat to allow medical on the boat. I was advised that there were 3 other people in the boat with injuries. Due to the injuries 2 patients were air lifted to the hospital and 2 were transported by ambulance. There was multiple beer cans in the boat and in an open cooler. A warrant was done and 2 vials of blood were taken from the driver.


PEOPLE INVOLVED:
Operator1: Driver/Air lifted to McKay Dee Hospital/Warrant for Blood Draw (Warrant No. XXXXXX)
Passenger1: Passenger/Air lifted to Ogden Regional
Passenger2: Transported to Ogden Regional by Ambulance
Passenger3: Transported to McKay Dee Hospital by Ambulance

BOAT INVOLVED:
1993 White Crownline Boat (XXXXXXXX) : Stated Taxed for Possible DUI

TOW COMPANY INVOLVED:
IFS Towing

OTHER AGENCY INVOLVED:
Weber County Fire 

REPORT:
On 7/15/16 at 2226 hrs, I was dispatched to a call of a single boat accident at Pineview Reservoir. I was advised that a boat hit a rock wall north of Cemetery Point with 4 people injured on the boat. 
I responded to Bluff Ramp and met with Weber County Fire and Medical Personnel. Once we got all the equipment needed we headed in the direction of the accident.

Upon arrival in the area, we located a white 1993 Crownline boat lodged into the rock wall at Browning Point. A female, Passenger1, was sitting on the back of the boat with blood coming from her mouth and nose. Passenger1 was visibly upset and screaming. When I got closer to the boat, 

I observed deep cut approximately 10 inches long on Passenger1's left leg.

When we made contact with Passenger1, she told us that there were 3 more people in the boat needing medical attention. Passenger1 advised me that a male, Operator1, was pinned in between the steering wheel and the front of the boat, Passenger2 and Passenger3 were moving but Passenger3 seemed to be unconscious.

Medical personnel boarded the vessel and made contact with all the occupants. I was advised that they needed 2 medical helicopters to respond to the area due to the injuries.
As I was waiting for Medical to strap the injured to backboards, I observed multiple beer cans on the floor of the boat. I also observed Coors Light Cans in an open cooler on the back of the boat.
Passenger1 and Passenger3 were placed in the patrol boat and taken to Port Ramp where an ambulance was staged. Passenger3 and Passenger1 were taken to the ambulance. Passenger1 was later transported by medical helicopter.

Operator1 and Passenger2 were transported to Port Ramp by Officer1 (See Supplement).

While Operator1 was being taken off of the second patrol boat, I made contact with Passenger2. Passenger2 was able to talk to me and give me details of the accident. Passenger2 stated that all 4 of the occupants on the boat had been drinking all day. She informed me that Operator1 was driving the boat.

Due to the information and the beer cans in the boat, I responded to McKay Dee hospital. I made contact with Passenger3. Passenger3 stated that he did not remember what had happened. I asked Passenger3 if he remembered where he was sitting in the boat. Passenger3 said that he and Passenger2 were sitting in the back seat. Passenger2 was sitting behind Passenger1 who was the front seat passenger. Passenger3 informed me that he was sitting behind Operator1 who was driving. Passenger3 stated that he had been drinking. I was informed that Passenger3 had a Broken Back due to the accident.

I attempted to make contact with Operator1 but he was sedated due to his injuries. With the information that I had, I determined that a blood draw would need to be done to determine if Operator1 was intoxicated while driving the boat.

I filled out a warrant which was signed by Judge. I had the blood tech respond to the hospital for the blood draw. She was able to retrieve 2 vials of blood from Operator1. As the blood was being drawn, Operator1 started to wake up. I advised Operator1 that a warrant was issued for his blood. I explained to Operator1 that I had reason to believe that he was intoxicated while driving the boat. When I advised Operator1 about the warrant, he stated "OK".

After the blood draw was complete, I gave Operator1 a copy of the warrant and the Return of Service.

After giving Operator1 a copy of the Warrant and Return of Service, I cleared the hospital.

Due to the injuries of Operator1, this report will be forwarded to the County Attorney for charges of DUI, Failure to Register a Boat and NO Insurance.

Nothing Furthe. 
SUPPLEMENT – Officer1 
Assisting Deputies:
Officer2
Tech1

Assisting Agencies:
Weber County Fire 

Dispatch Information:
On July 15, 2016 at 2231 hours I was dispatched to a boating accident at Browning Point on Pineview Reservoir. I arrived at Bluff Marina at 2240 hours and prepped one of the patrol boats for medical to be transported.

Action Taken:
At 2251 hours, medical and fire had their supplies and equipment loaded on the boat and I escorted them to the scene of the accident (Browning Point). After medical attended to the occupants of the vessel involved, I assisted medical with loading Operator1 and Passenger2 onto the patrol boat I was operating. I then escorted the two patients above with medical to Port Ramp. Operator1 was transported by Life Flight from Port Ramp to McKay Dee Hospital. Passenger2 was transported by ambulance from Port Ramp to Ogden Regional Hospital.

I then transported the remaining medical and fire staff to the boat to get any supplies left and then finally to Bluff Ramp.

At 1100 hours, on July 16, 2016, I met Officer2 and Tech1 at Port Ramp. I then transported Officer2 and Tech1 to the boat still at Browning Point so Tech1 could take photographs. After Tech1 was finished, Officer2 and I towed the subject boat (1993 Crownline bow # UTXXXXXX) to Port Ramp.

During the tow, I asked dispatch to have a tow truck head to Port Ramp to pick up the boat and impound it for a state tax impound.

IFS Towing arrived to pick up the boat. The boat left on the tow truck at 0310 hours. I then returned the patrol boat to Bluff Ramp. The Crownline boat was towed. State Tax Form No. XXXXXXXX was filled out for the towed vessel.

This supplement is for information. No further action is taken at this time.
Officer1.


BARDID: UT-2016-0020
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-05-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:38:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: HALLS CROSSING
County: SAN JUAN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
SUMMARY
On May 27, 2016, I U.S. Park Ranger was notified of a medical emergency at the Halls Crossing Marina. Dispatch informed me that a female victim sustained a propeller strike on her foot. I responded with Ranger and met with Ranger/Parkmedic at the Halls crossing Marina Store. We met with the victim who told us she was swimming behind a houseboat approximately one hour previously when the boat reversed and she was struck by the propeller on her left foot. Ranger/Parkmedic took lead for the medical and I took responsibility for the boat accident portion.

We met with the victim and she told us that when the houseboat she was a passenger on stopped she stopped, she jumped off the back began to swim. She told me that the houseboat was not parked and began to back up. She left foot was cut by the propeller and she was pulled out of the water by other passengers.

INVESTIGATION
VICTIM told me that she and another passenger who went swimming did not realize the boat was not parked and did not notify the operator of their plans. VICTIM told me consumed "a lot" of Vodka and told me and told me she was intoxicated to the point she would not drive. VICTIM told me she believed she was above a 0.00 alcohol level. Ranger/Parkmedic told VICTIM that he would like to treat her with IV fluids and transport her to Bullfrog Clinic, however VICTIM requested to transport herself to the Bullfrog Clinic. VICTIM told me that a man was operating the boat.

Ranger and I searched for VICTIM's houseboat on the Main Channel of Lake Powell and met with the houseboat near buoy 83. I boarded the houseboat (red and white 2000 Tracker Marine Group My Yacht Houseboat) and asked to speak with the operator of the boat, during the collision. I was informed that there was no one with that name on the boat, however a man, there was a man who told me he was operating the boat at the time of the collision. OPERATOR told me he was slowing the houseboat to bring it to a stop near Buoy 87 when VICTIM and another male passenger jumped off the back of the houseboat. OPERATOR told me he was not aware that anyone had jumped off the back of the houseboat because he was not beaching or docking the boat. I asked OPERATOR if he was consuming any alcohol or used any other mind altering substances. OPERATOR denied taking any alcohol or mind altering substances, and I did not notice any clues of impairment coming from him.

I then spoke with a male passenger who told me he witnessed VICTIM injury. He told me that VICTIM and another male passenger jumped off the back of the boat, not realizing it was moving backwards. He told me that VICTIM was unaware of the dangers of the spinning propellers and he had to tell her to move, then when she was struck by the propeller, he pulled her out of the water. He told me he was consuming alcohol during the incident and I noticed that he appeared impaired.

CONCLUSION FINDING

Due to my investigation, I assign 80% of fault for the accident to VICTIM. I assign 20% of fault to OPERATOR. I did not issue any citations as a result of my investigation.

OPERATOR VOLUNTARY STATEMENT
I, Operator, was in operation of houseboat when the incident involving our friend was injured. Upon temporary docking, floating, I was positioning the boat at a very slow speed to a stop, at the same time passengers assumed the boat was now stopped, and jumped off the back near the moving motors propellers. I was not informed, and immediately cut the engines power down. There after victim was brought inside and she was bleeding from her left foot. With the first aid kit we had, subject1 was first to help clean and bandage victim’s foot. The group decided to take her to the aid station for help because she was bleeding at a steady rate.


BARDID: UT-2016-0022
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-05-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Powell
County: Kane
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
SYNOPSIS

I was called to drive the NPS ambulance and assist with the medical treatment of a patient at the Bullfrog launch ramp.  The patient was transported to the Bullfrog clinic and later flown via helicopter to Grand Junction, CO.  After clearing the medical I investigated the boat accident that led to the injury, finding it was due to a fall within the vessel while underway.

INITIAL CALL

At approximately 1645 hrs on 5/7/16 I overheard NPS Ranger responding to a medical call at the Bullfrog launch ramp from Hall's Crossing via patrol vessel.  NPS Ranger was requesting my assistance to bring the NPS ambulance to the launch ramp, which I agreed to do.  I responded to the Bullfrog main launch ramp in the NPS ambulance.  I unloaded the gurney from the ambulance and took it to NPS Ranger on the courtesy dock.

MEDICAL TREATMENT/ASSISTANCE

I assisted NPS Ranger by stabilizing the patient's head while she was placed into a neck collar and onto a backboard.  Witnesses present stated she had fallen inside the cabin of the vessel and landed on a step and a table while the vessel was changing speed.  I assisted NPS Ranger in placing VICTIM on the gurney and loading the gurney into the ambulance.  I then drove the ambulance to the Bullfrog clinic and assisted in unloading the gurney and getting VICTIM inside the clinic for further treatment.

ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION

After clearing the medical I returned to the Bullfrog launch ramp in my patrol vehicle to conduct the boat accident investigation.  I spoke with the vessel owner.  He stated that Operator had been operating the vessel in the Escalante Arm of the lake.  He stated the vessel had just began to plane as they increased speed when he (SUBJECT) noticed a piece of boat equipment was about to fall near the back of the vessel.  

He stated that he had yelled to OPERATOR that the equipment was falling and in response OPERATOR rapidly decreased the speed of the vessel.  When this occurred Victim was down in the cabin of the vessel and fell forward (towards the bow) striking her back on a step and a table down in the cabin.  They had then attempted several times to call for assistance via marine band radio but were not getting a response from anyone.  At that time they attempted to make VICTIM as comfortable as possible and placed an ice pack on her back while they transported her in the vessel back to Bullfrog.  I had SUBJECT fill out a witness statement (attached).

I collected the vessel information from SUBJECT and then returned to the clinic and contacted OPERATOR.  I informed him I was going to write a boat accident report for this incident and collected his information as the vessel operator.  While at the clinic I was informed by the staff that they were requesting a helicopter to fly VICTIM to Grand Junction for further treatment due to her pain level and that making a vehicle transport to hard.


BARDID: UT-2016-0023
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Bear Lake
NearestCityorTown: Laketown
County: Rich
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 19, 2016, at 1820 hours, I responded to Rendezvous Beach for a call about a boater who had a broken shoulder, with bones sticking out. When I arrived on scene, EMTs were already helping the victim. I asked if anyone had seen the accident and cousin told me what he saw. The two were on paddleboards, when the victim fell off. victim came up with a badly injured shoulder.

After the EMTs got victim stable, he was taken by family to the hospital.


BARDID: UT-2016-0024
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:52:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Yuba Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Nephi
County: Juab
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was tied off to the dock and with nobody in it.  During a heavy wind storm vessel 2 was attempting to dock and hit vessel one causing a crack mid hull to the starboard side.  Damage is estimated at 2 to $3000.

Operator and owner of vessel 2 left his contact information on vessel 1.  I called the owner of vessel 2 and he admitted to hitting vessel 1.

See report for further information.


BARDID: UT-2016-0025
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Echo Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Coalville
County: Summit
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
DISPATCH CALL:

July 2, 2016. At approximately 1330 hours dispatch advised that a young male was tubing and had a cut on his leg and that they were going to the Echo Marina. I asked dispatch if he was cut by the prop of the vessel. Dispatch advised that it was the prop of their own vessel that cut him. Dispatch advised that he was turning pale and that medical was on their way. I advised dispatch that I would be enroute to the marina. I went enroute to Echo Marina with my lights and sirens activated.

ON SCENE:

Upon arrival North Summit medics were on scene. I helped carry victim to the ambulance. VICTIM stated that his is hands were numb and he had a towel wrapped around his leg with a belt over the towel acting as a tourniquet. VICTIM was transported to Park City Medical by ambulance.

INITIAL CONTACT WITH OPERATOR:

I located the vessel owner. The owner was also the operator at the time of the incident. STUART stated, "I was going into shore and I was going to hit a rock so I backed up. I thought he had jumped off and swam to shore.  When I backed up it grabbed his shorts and cut his leg. We got him on the boat and came here. I guess he was climbing up the ladder when I was backing up."


BARDID: UT-2016-0026
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Powell
County: San Juan
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
AccidentCause3: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
SYNOPSIS:

At approximately 1430 hours on 6/12/16 a 14 year old female was injured in a boat accident at the Hall's Crossing Marina.  A vessel she was riding on the bow of was attempting to dock at the marina in some moderate winds.  The vessel struck the dock and likely smashed her ankle between the boat and the dock causing it to break/fracture.  She was treated by NPS medical personnel and then flown out via helicopter for further treatment at a hospital.  I conducted the accident investigation.

INVESTIGATION:

I contacted the vessel and asked the operator if this vessel had been involved in the accident at Hall's Crossing where a young female had been injured.  The operator, Operator, stated it was.  OPERATOR informed me his vessel was currently having trouble going into reverse so I side tied the vessel and began towing it out of the cove we were located in while OPERATOR explained to me what had taken place in the accident.

OPERATOR stated that they had been attempting to dock the vessel in the slips at Hall's Crossing Marina.  He stated that subject1 had been operating the vessel at the time of the accident trying to practice docking the vessel while OPERATOR assisted/instructed him.  OPERATOR stated the injured party had been sitting on the closed bow of the vessel straddling an upright support of the bow rail.  OPERATOR stated that a wind gust caused the vessel to move out of line with their intended slip and the vessel struck the dock.  OPERATOR stated that victim then stated her leg was broken.  It is assumed that victim’s foot/ankle became pinned between the dock and the boat when they struck the dock and fractured her left ankle.

I collected information from both and had OPERATOR fill out a witness statement (attached).  OPERATOR stated he had recently purchased the vessel from the registered owner and was in the process of getting the registration changed to his name.  I informed him the vessel displayed a bow number that did not belong to the vessel and instructed him to display the assigned number when he received the new registration.  He also did not have proof of insurance with him and I will attempt to contact him later to obtain that information.  I explained to OPERATOR that this situation was why he needed to carry insurance documentation on his vessel.

I have been unable to re-contact OPERATOR to inquire about the insurance information on his vessel.


BARDID: UT-2016-0027
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Powell
NearestCityorTown: Hall's Crossing
County: San Juan
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
SYNOPSIS:

Called by NPS to investigate injury boat accident.  Found that a 14 yr old female was being flown out to Dixie Regional Hospital for head injury she sustained in a tubing accident.  The tube had struck a boat wake and apparently threw the 4 occupants of the tube up in the air.  Upon coming down the injured parties landed on top of one another causing the initial patient to go unconscious.  The party on the boat sought out medical treatment consultation from a member of their group who is a nurse.  They transported her to Hall's Crossing where NPS Rangers took over treatment and requested she be flown out for further treatment.  After I completed my investigation I discovered that another female that was on the tube that I had interviewed also began to have pain in her head and was brought in to the Bullfrog clinic for evaluation and later released.

Victim1 received a traumatic brain injury but was in stable condition. She stated that they were holding her for observation at the hospital.  Victim2 suffered head pain.  It is thought they collided heads.


BARDID: UT-2016-0028
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:31:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: PAGE
County: KANE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
INITIAL INCIDENT:
While on patrol within the boundaries of Glen Canyon NRA on 6/5/2016 at approx. 17:31 I heard on the radio that a park service employee was rendering aid to a visitor in distress near Dangling Rope Marina. At 17:52 Employee located a partially swamped vessel dead in the water near buoy 43 that had been assisted by Good Samaritan boaters to the present location. Employee side tied the vessel and towed it at a plow to Dangling Rope Marina in an attempt to save the boat. At 18:28 I observed as Employee arrived at Dangling Rope Marina with a black Malibu Wakesetter, in side tie tow. I assisted Employee and the boat owner with securing the boat to the beach behind the marina. Executive Services, the concession tow and salvage company was notified, and OPERATOR accepted the charges for the tow back to Wahweap at a future time.

INVESTIGATION:
Ranger and I discussed the accident with OPERATOR as his family collected their items. I learned that OPERATOR had struck a rock "in the middle of the Lake" at Buoy 45. The area around buoy 45 and 45A is a bend in the lake with underwater hazard rocks that are well outside the designated channel as marked by navigational aids. OPERATOR admitted that he cut the turn short and disregarded the navigational aids causing him to run aground on the sandstone mounds just under the surface of the water. The vessel was instantly rendered inoperable and eventually began taking on water through the hull.

OUTCOME:
Ranger Employee assisted OPERATOR and his passengers back to Dangling Rope and the vessel was secured to the beach. There were no injuries in the accident, but it is assumed the damage estimate for the propeller, drive shaft, hull damage, and electrical damage subsequent to the swamping was greater than $2000.00 dollars. Executive Services was notified of the vessels position and OPERATOR and his 13 passengers were able to join boats that were associated with his large family gathering for rides back to camp. I ran OPERATOR through park dispatch and issued a verbal warning for operating a vessel outside the regulatory markers and found his vessel to be in compliance with required safety equipment. The boat was successfully towed to Wahweap and trailered the following morning go 6/6/2016 and taken for repairs by OPERATOR. 


BARDID: UT-2016-0030
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-05-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:57:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: HALLS CROSSING
County: KANE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
SUMMARY:
On May 12, 2016 I, U.S. Park Ranger#1 was notified of a boat collision on Lake Powell near Bullfrog Bay. Dispatch told me that the occupants of the boat were en-route to the Bullfrog Clinic because one of them had an injury to his face. I met with three of the vessel's occupants at the Bullfrog Clinic as well as another occupant who claimed operation of the vessel at the time of the collision. On May 13, 2016 I boated to the site of the collision. Through investigation at the scene of the accident, I determined the individual claiming operation was not operating at the time of the accident, and the injured occupant was the operator. I cited the operator, Operator1 for interfering with Agency Functions-Provide False Information, Disorderly Conduct-Create Hazardous Condition, No Registration on Board, and Fail to Maintain a Proper Lookout. I cited the person who claimed to be operating the vessel at the time of the accident, Passenger1  for Interfering with Agency Functions-Provide False Information.

INITIAL:
On May 12, 2016 at approximately 2257 hrs. I, U.S. Park Ranger#1, was notified of a boat collision on Lake Powell near Bullfrog Bay. Dispatch told me that the occupants of the boat were en-route to the Bullfrog Clinic because one of them, identified by UT Driver's License as OPERATOR1 had an injury to his face. I met with OPERATOR1 and two friends identified as PASSENGER2  and PASSENGER3 in the Bullfrog covered slips parking lot. I noticed that OPERATOR1'S nose and shirt were covered in blood and he was using another shirt to control the bleeding. I spoke with PASSENGER3 who told me he was going to drive a truck to the Bullfrog Clinic. I noticed PASSENGER3 smelled like the odor of an alcoholic beverage and was slurring his speech. I asked how much PASSENGER3 drank and he told me he drank some over the course of the day. I noticed that OPERATOR1 and PASSENGER2 also smelled like the odor of an alcoholic beverage and noticed that OPERATOR1'S eyes were bloodshot and glassy. I asked who was operating the boat at the time of the accident and PASSENGER2 asked OPERATOR1 what OPERATOR1'S uncle's name was. OPERATOR1 told PASSENGER2 that the operator was PASSENGER1. I asked where PASSENGER1 was, and was informed that he was at slip N-24 in the Bullfrog Covered Slips. I transported all three men to the Bullfrog Clinic to assist with the investigation. I noticed that PASSENGER2 was not bleeding, and PASSENGER3 had a small laceration on the right side of his head that was not actively bleeding. Neither PASSENGER2 nor PASSENGER3 requested medical treatment. Once OPERATOR1 was being triaged by clinic staff, I met with Ranger#2 to discuss the case. Ranger#2 agreed to accompany me to Bullfrog Covered Slips.

INVESTIGATION:
At approximately 2342 hrs. Ranger#2 and I arrived at Bullfrog Covered Slips, slip N-24. I spoke with a male subject, identified by Idaho Driver's License as PASSENGER1. PASSENGER1 told me he was driving OPERATOR1'S fishing boat (UTXXXXXX black and Gray 2004 G 3 Boats Angler V185) back to Bullfrog from Slickrock Canyon. PASSENGER1 told me that he was driving the vessel upstream near Halls Crossing Marina in the dark with a GPS. PASSENGER1 told us that he was following a track on the GPS when he hit a rock on the west side of the channel, but was unsure where the collision actually took place. PASSENGER1 told me that he was turning left and believed he was in the main channel. PASSENGER1 continued to explain that he turned away from rocks he saw on shore, then ran aground. PASSENGER1 told me that OPERATOR1 was standing and looking over the windshield at the time of the collision. PASSENGER1 told me he felt unsafe operating the vessel because there was no spotlight on the vessel.

PASSENGER1 told me that OPERATOR1, PASSENGER3, and PASSENGER2 were drinking alcohol after the accident. PASSENGER1 told me he believed the collision occurred around at 2130 hrs., and they had to wait for another boater to rescue them. PASSENGER1 told me OPERATOR1'S boat had all the required safety equipment. I noticed PASSENGER1 had a small laceration on his left hand with no active bleeding. I asked PASSENGER1 if he had any other injuries and he told me his "butt sure hurts," however he denied medical treatment or a transport to Bullfrog Clinic. I asked PASSENGER1 how he knew OPERATOR1, PASSENGER2, and PASSENGER3. PASSENGER1 told me he raised OPERATOR1, however he just met PASSENGER2 and PASSENGER3 that night.

I asked PASSENGER1 how much alcohol all three men drank over the course of the night. PASSENGER1 told me the other three men consumed some beer while they were fishing earlier in the day, however after the collision they began to drink more, especially OPERATOR1.
I asked PASSENGER1 who rescued them and he told me a Good Samaritan from Idaho rescued them. PASSENGER1 told me that Good Samaritan was camped near the collision site. I thanked PASSENGER1 for his assistance with the investigation and returned to the Bullfrog Clinic. I audio and video recorded this interview with PASSENGER1

When I returned to the Bullfrog Clinic I began to interview OPERATOR1. I asked OPERATOR1 how much alcohol he consumed before the accident and he told me "none." OPERATOR1 told me that they came home from fishing too late. OPERATOR1 told me he had five or six shots of whisky after the accident because of the pain from breaking his nose. OPERATOR1 told me the collision occurred approximately five miles downstream of Bullfrog. OPERATOR1 told me it was a horrible night and asked me when he could get his boat back. I told OPERATOR1 that I was going to take a look at his boat so I could investigate the collision, then explained that Aramark Executive Services would have to remove the boat.

I told OPERATOR1 that I would do a thorough investigation to figure out who was driving the boat. I told OPERATOR1 that I could take fingerprints from the steering wheel to figure out who was driving the boat at the time of the accident. When I told OPERATOR1 this, he told me he was driving the boat. I asked OPERATOR1 why he lied to me about driving the boat. OPERATOR1 began to hesitate, then told me that he was "stone sober" at the time of the accident. When I asked OPERATOR1 to clarify who was driving the boat at the time of the collision, he continued to tell me that he was sober at the time of the collision. When I warned OPERATOR1 of the repercussions for lying to a federal officer, he told me "fuck you" and "go to hell." I then concluded my interview with OPERATOR1.

I next interviewed PASSENGER2 outside of the Bullfrog Clinic. PASSENGER2 told me he consumed a twelve pack of Coors beer by himself before the collision. PASSENGER2 told me he was sitting in the back of the boat during the collision speaking with PASSENGER3, and was not sure who was driving as the time of the collision, but he knew OPERATOR1 and PASSENGER1 were at the front of the boat. PASSENGER2 again denied medical care and told me he landed on the boat's floor after the collision. PASSENGER2 told me that he did not feel well after the collision and only noticed OPERATOR1 drinking after the collision. I asked PASSENGER2 if OPERATOR1 was drinking before the collision and PASSENGER2 said, "not much."

I then interviewed PASSENGER3 outside of the Bullfrog Clinic. PASSENGER3 told me he was riding in the back of the boat speaking with PASSENGER2 at the time of the collision. PASSENGER3 told me he was not sure who was driving the boat at the time of the collision. PASSENGER3 told me he was drinking "a lot" of alcohol before the collision, however after the collision he did not consume any alcohol. I noticed a small laceration on the right side of PASSENGER3's head, however the bleeding had stopped and PASSENGER3 did not request medical attention. I asked if OPERATOR1 was driving the boat and PASSENGER3 told me that PASSEN


BARDID: UT-2016-0032
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Bear Lake
NearestCityorTown: Garden City
County: Rich
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Synopsis:
Fall from a standup paddleboard.

Narrative:
Shortly before 12:45 on 7/25/2016, victim was paddling a standup paddleboard inside the wakeless speed area at Blue Water Beach.  victim lost her balance and fell from the paddleboard.  As she fell, her right should struck the paddleboard.  

The victim was not were wearing a PFD nor did she have one on the board.

Ambulance and EMTs arrived and treated victim for a possible dislocated right shoulder.  Victim was transported to Logan Regional Hospital by ambulance.

There were 2 identical white standup paddleboards on the shore when I arrived.  Subject was not sure which paddleboard victim had been operating.  


BARDID: UT-2016-0033
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Powell
NearestCityorTown: BULLFROG
County: Kane
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
SYNOPSIS:

Called out to investigate vessel accident resulting in limb amputation to juvenile male.  Injured male was treated at Bullfrog Clinic and then transported via plane to Phoenix Children's Hospital for further care.  Accident was a grounding of vessel after dark which resulted in the ejection of 3 juvenile males who were riding in the bow of the vessel.  Two of these received no reported injuries and the third received traumatic injuries.

I spoke with OPERATOR and asked him to give me a brief description of what had occurred.  He stated that they had hit a sand bar or something driving back to Bullfrog in the dark approximately 30 minutes prior to the current time (current time was 2200 hours making approximate time of accident at 2130 hours).  

He stated that all three of the boys were riding in the bow of the boat at that time with Victim1 riding in the center of the bow.  When the vessel struck the obstruction OPERATOR stated that all three boys were ejected from the boat and the boat kept going over and past whatever they had hit.  He stated he heard screaming behind him and backed the boat up some and then turned it off and jumped in and grabbed Victim1.  He stated he then drove the boat directly to the police boat dock to get help.  

I asked OPERATOR if the vessel was his and he stated it was not and that he had rented it in Big Water Utah.  In speaking with OPERATOR I found he seemed very coherent when I got him to focus on telling me facts of what had happened and I did not observe an odor of alcohol coming from his person.

At this time I spent the next approximately 30 minutes trying to calm OPERATOR and give him positive updates on his son Victim1.  OPERATOR informed me that Victim1 was 7 years old.  Ranger  informed me that Victim1 had a complete amputation of a leg/foot which was missing and an amputation of an arm which was still present.  I asked if the medical personnel would like me to attempt to find the missing leg/foot as I believed I knew what obstruction OPERATOR's vessel had struck from his description of where he was heading and where he thought he was when he struck something.  I was told if I could find it before the Air Medical units that were in route left with Victim1 it would be helpful.

We searched around the small island that I believed to be the obstruction the OPERATOR vessel had struck and then the shoreline down wind from the island. We were unable to to locate the amputated limb and returned to the docks.

At the docks I observed OPERATOR'S vessel tied to our patrol dock. It had a large amount of blood visible, especially on the rear of the vessel where they had brought Victim1 back into the boat after he sustained his injuries. I opened the glove box and removed the vessel registration card and insurance documents for my investigation. I also noticed a large white cooler adjacent to the driver and front passenger seats. I opened the lid on this cooler and observed various food items as well as a few unopened bottles of beer. I observed an empty red plastic cup beneath the steering wheel that had no odor of alcohol. I also observed a built in cooler underneath the port side rear seat that was filled with sprites, coors light, and Michelob ultra. I took photos of the vessel and it's interior (attached). I noticed the white light poll for the 360 degree light was plugged into the appropriate receptacle and the shaft of the pole was now broken with the pole laying forward on the boat indicating forward momentum had been suddenly stopped to cause that damage. With the light pole being taken out of it's normal storage area and plugged in I believe this to be a good indication that OPERATOR was appropriately using the vessel's navigation lights prior to the accident.

When I returned to the clinic Victim1 had been flown out via fixed wing aircraft in route to Phoenix Children's Hospital. I spoke to the clinic medical staff and asked for clarification on the injuries Victim1 had sustained. I was told the most significant injuries were: amputation of the right leg, amputation of the right arm, laceration to the face to the bone, laceration to the neck, laceration to the back. 

I then re-contacted OPERATOR and found that he had calmed down significantly. I had him enter an office with me away from the other two boys  so that I could interview him. I asked him to fill out a witness statement for me but he stated he could not without his reading glasses which he did not have with him. I told him that was fine and that I would just ask him questions and take notes. I began this interview at approximately 0015 hours on 7/25/16. I asked OPERATOR to take me through the events of the entire day step by step. 


BARDID: UT-2016-0034
State: UT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-07-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Yuba Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: scipio
County: Juab
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Failure to vent
AccidentCause2: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Synopsis: A vessel was on fire at the Oasis Boat Ramp. The vessel drifted over to the docks and ignited a section of dock on fire.  Levan was able to put the fire out and Steele Towing transported the vessel to their tow yard.

Narrative:
Initial Call: On Thursday July 7, 2016 at approximately 18:15 hours, I was talking with Yuba State Park Camphost. he received a phone call about a boat on fire.  I grabbed a fire extinguisher from the Oasis Booth and drove to the boat ramp.  

On Scene: When I arrived at the boat ramp I saw a vessel totally engulfed in flames. The vessel was drifting out on the water heading north.  I called Richfield Dispatch and asked for Levan Fire to respond to the scene.  Park Ranger was off duty and on scene.  RANGER told me he heard an explosion type noise and then a second explosion type noise a seconds after the first one.  I made contact with the owner of the vessel. I obtained the owner identification and set about to launch Yuba patrol boat. The vessel drifted over to the docks and made contact with the very end section on the dock.  The fire transferred from the boat to the dock.  The dock section burned along with the vessel.  The vessel drifted away from the dock and continued to head north.  With RANGER and two Levan Firefighters we took the patrol boat and went after the vessel.  We were able to hook a tow rope to the stairs of the vessel and tow it back to the launch ramp.

Levan Fire had the dock fire out and was putting foam on the vessel to cool it down enough to bring it in closer to shore. The finished extinguishing the fire and Steele Towing was on scene to load the vessel.  I talked with the owner of the vessel. 

OWNER stated he started his engine and approximately thirty seconds later OWNER heard an explosion type noise and looked back and stated he saw this engine cover blown open.  OWNER also stated he thought there was a fire in the engine compartment and he grabbed a fire extinguisher and tried to put it out.  OWNER said his fire extinguisher did not work and he went for another.  OWNER stated by the time he grabbed the second extinguisher the fire had spread to the fuel tank and he exited the vessel. OWNER did not know if he turned the blower for the vessel on or not.  OWNER provided me with his insurance information for the vessel and a claim number to go with the vessel fire. 

Steele Towing tried to load the vessel up on the vessel trailer but they were unsuccessful in loading the vessel.  Steele Towing loaded it up on the flatbed of their tow truck and took it to their facility in Nephi.  On Friday July 8, 2016 at approximately 16:00 hours I went to Steele Towing facility and took more pictures of the vessel.  Pictures of the vessel will be attached. I have obtained a quote for the dock, it is $5,528.00.


BARDID: UT-2016-0035
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Powell
County: Kane
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
SYNOPSIS:

Responded to report of boat accident with injury from tubing incident at the mouth of the Escalante.  Arrived on scene to find it was instead a possible injury to juvenile female from crossing a wake in the vessel's bow.  Injured party had difficulty breathing and chest and back pain.  Patient was flown out via Guardian helicopter to Page AZ Hospital for further evaluation.

INITIAL CALL:

While patrolling in Hall's Creek on 7/23/16 at approximately 1400 hours I heard NPS Dispatch calling Bullfrog area NPS Rangers to respond to the mouth of the Escalante Arm for an injury to a juvenile female incurred from a tubing incident.  I informed Dispatch that I would respond to assist and to take the boat accident report.  I responded from Hall's Creek.

INVESTIGATION:

I arrived on scene at approximately 1440 hours and found NPS Interpretation Rangers on scene providing medical care to the injured party.  I assisted them until other NPS Rangers arrived on scene as well as the Guardian Air medical personnel.  I then spoke with the owner of the vessel which was involved in the accident.  He informed me that the injured party, Victim, had been riding in a bow seat on his vessel when they had hit the wake of another vessel which caused her to go up in the air and then fall back down to the seat.  This fall seemed to knock the wind out of VICTIM and cause her pain in the chest and back as well as making it difficult to breath.  Owner stated they then boated about 1 mile out of the Escalante arm and called for help at the mouth of the canyon.

I collected the vessel information from owner while medical staff transferred VICTIM to the Guardian Air helicopter.  VICTIM was then flown to Page AZ for further evaluation.

End of Report


BARDID: UT-2016-0036
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: PAGE, AZ
County: KANE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
At Approx.. 14:20 I was advised of a possible medical emergency (back injury) at State Line Launch Ramp. 

Upon arrival pt was located in the back of a ski boat that was already on a trailer and out of the water. 

I identified the operator of the boat at the time of the accident as Operator, and became aware Operator was operating his father vessel at the time of the accident at approx. 13:00 in Warm Creek Bay. Operator and all parties on the vessel were unloading gear and the patient (Victim) was taken care of by National Park Service Medics and transported to the Emergency Room in Page, AZ for back pain. 

Victim has a history of back pain and injuries and described this as "extreme pain" after her tubing accident which was described as an impact with the large wave (3 feet). 

Victim and Operator both told me the same basic version of the accident. They stated that they were making tight circles at about 15-20 mph making waves for the people on the inner tube being towed by the vessel. Victim and one other were riding on the tube when it hit a tall wave and Victim went flying off the tube impacting the water. 

Victim was in immediate back pain, worse than normal and was assisted from the water to rest. 

Victim did not improve and was not able to stand and get off the boat at State Line for transport to the hospital in the family vehicle. No apparently carelessness or unsafe operator behavior is suspected and the accident appears to be a result of the inherent risk of tubing. There was proper lookouts and spotters in use at the time of the accident and all required safety equipment was present on the vessel. No warnings or citations were issued and patient was stable for transport and at arrival to the ER.


BARDID: UT-2016-0037
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:02:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Jordanelle Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Heber City
County: Wasatch
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
While operator was docking the boat, victim put out her hand to catch the dock. Her hand was smashed in between the dock and the boat. She was treated at the scene by an ambulance, and was transported to the hospital by private vehicle. She had possible broken bones in her hand.


BARDID: UT-2016-0038
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Jordanelle Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Heber City
County: Wasatch
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
subject rented a boat from Jordanelle Rentals and Marina. He was operating the boat while pulling victim on a tube. victim was thrown from the tube and hit the water. When he did this, he dislocated his shoulder. He was brought to shore by PWC. He was able to walk up to the parking lot under his own power. At 1342 EMS was called and they arrived at 1348. victim's arm was put into a sling. He was then driven to the hospital by private vehicle. 


BARDID: UT-2016-0039
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Deer Creek Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Heber
County: Wasatch
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Skier mishap
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
INITIAL CALL:

Wasatch County Dispatch asked me to respond to a boat accident where a jet ski had hit a tuber in Rainbow Bay. I asked in anyone was injured and Wasatch County Dispatch stated no. I was currently on an assault case and informed dispatch that I would get to the call when I was done and asked if they had the complainants number, which they gave me.

CALL TO COMPLAINANT:

I called the complainant and asked him what happened. He stated that a white jet ski with a purple seat, hit a tube he was towing. I asked if he could identify the individual who was riding the jet ski and he said yes and gave me the BOW number. I asked if there were any injuries and he stated that maybe a toe was broken, I asked if he needed and ambulance and he stated no. I informed Operator2 that I was currently on another call but to wait for me and I would meet him and Rainbow Bay when I was done. I also informed him that I would have the USCG AUX. come out and look for the jet ski and meet him. 

ARRIVAL ON SCENE:

I had the USCG AUX take Operator2 off his boat and bring him to shore at Rainbow Bay Pavilion. I again asked Operator2 what happened and he stated that he was driving his boat towing a tube when a jet ski came coming out fast of the no wake zone and went over his ski rope that was pulling the tube and hit his daughter’s friends foot. He stated that the nurse on board the USCG boat stated that the foot was either dislocated or sprained. I asked again if he would like me to call an ambulance and he said no that he would take her to the doctor when they went home. I asked if he could identify the individual who hit him and he said yes. I penned out a citation for reckless boating and speed and proximity and asked him to point out where the group was. 

Operator2 and I got in my vehicle and drove to the group of individuals that were hanging out on the west side of the beach at a pavilion in Rainbow Bay. It was a large group of approximately 15-20 people and when we showed up a group of men and women surrounded us. I asked Operator2 where the individual was who had hit him was and he pointed out a girl standing with her back to us. One of the men in the group started arguing with us right away and I explained why I was there. He stated he would get the individual who was in question.

The woman came over and I explained that I was here because Operator2 had stated that she had hit his tube while he was towing a boat. She got very upset and started yelling at Operator2, I asked her for her ID which she went to get and as I was writing her information down the group started asking if she could sign a complaint against him. A lot of people in the group were talking over each other yelling at me and Operator2 and surrounding us. I told the group that they needed to back off and they did but kept chattering asking question after question, which I ignored a lot of.  Someone asked several times if they could sign a complaint against him and I said yes they could. As I finishing writing down the suspects information  she kept yelling at Operator2 in a very angry tone and told him she was going to fight this and she kept trying to get in his face, I kept re-directing her to help fill out her information on the citation. Then she said to me you are racist, and I said do not pull the racist card on me and she stopped (she was a Caucasian female). 

I asked her what happened she stated that they were both driving next to each other and that she ran over his ski rope but she did not hit anyone. I asked her if they were side by side or if he was ahead of her, she explained it again and I had her draw a picture (see attachment on citation). The diagram she drew showed her and having to yield to the boat, as the boat was in front of her and she was coming at him from the side and behind. I informed her there was nothing that I could cite Operator2 for as he had not broken any laws, and she said I know, I know I was wrong in the wrong for going over the ski rope but I did not hit anyone or I would admit to it. She stated this several times and one of the individuals in her group told her not to say that, she was admitting guilt.

The group also stated they were they were going to fight this in court and I said that was fine and they said they were going to take this way high up and I said that was fine. They were upset with me so they asked my name which I told them. I asked if they would like my supervisor's phone number and they stated yes so I gave them my supervisor's and name.

I went to Operator2 and told him he was free to go and that there would be no complaint signed against him as he did not do anything wrong. He got back in the USCG AUX boat. I asked if he was going to take his friends daughter to the hospital in Heber and he said no it 's Saratoga Springs where he was from.

The family kept on arguing with me about this whole incident and I tried to explain things to them several times. One women was so upset that I did Noy go look at the injuries on the girl that she kept pestering me about it saying that I need to go look at it. I explained to her I would go look at it later in the hospital, then they kept arguing that Operator2 did not go to the hospital right away and the suspect operator1 kept saying she needed to get pictures of the foot for proof and that I needed to bring the girl there so they could get pictures. 

The family had recorded the whole incident on cell phone and kept arguing with me. I had spent over a half hour with the family trying to explain how the complainant citation worked and they kept trying to argue with me over other things saying they knew the law and I was not correct in what I was doing. I finally said I had had enough arguing with them and I was done talking with them and I could not explain things any other way to make them understand. 

One of them said, "Did you hear that did you get that on video?" Then one of them called me racist and then a few others chimed in (a lot of the individuals were Pacific Islanders) and I said "What" and she said you are just racist and I said no and they said yes you said something, and I said I said nothing and I am leaving and I hope all have a good day and call if you need anything. As I was walking away the same women that called me racist called me racist again. One of the men in the group named CC stopped me and said, "Hey look I am sorry and I don't want you to worry about this stop everyone is just heated." 

I said it was fine until they called me racist, they have no idea where I am from, where my husband or daughter are from and there was no justification to what they were saying. He said that he and Operator2 had a good talk and that they had a good understanding of everything. He stated that several of these people were high government officials and I said then they should know better and he said he knew that everyone was just upset and he was trying to get people to cooled down. CC and I had a good talk and left on good terms.


BARDID: UT-2016-0040
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Bear Lake
NearestCityorTown: Garden City
County: Rich
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Owner1 is the owner of Bear Lake Funtime, a concessionaire at Bear Lake State Park.  Owner1 has recently added a "FlyDive" system to his rental fleet.  With a FlyDive, the propulsion from a jet ski is re-directed via a hose so that it comes out through the bottom of a platform.  The platform is divided in half and the "passenger" can control their direction by rotating the parts of the platform.

On Monday, July 4, 2016, Owner1 was on the platform and had completed several maneuvers some of which included raising above the surface of the water and then diving headfirst back into the water.  (This is sometimes referred to as "dolphining.")  Owner1 was performing such a maneuver and struck his head on the lake bed.  

I first made contact with Owner1 at the shoreline.  He was lucid and able to explain what had happened.  He described striking the bottom.  He said that his back hurt and that he had broken some teeth.

Owner1 immediately felt pain in his back.  He moved towards shore.  He received his initial medical treatment at the shoreline.  Once he was placed on a backboard and immobilized by EMS personnel, he was carried to an ambulance and then transported to Logan Regional Hospital where he underwent surgery for a cracked vertebra.

The "operator" of the FlyDive was subject2.  The operator has no directional control and can control just thrust.  I spoke with Subject2 on  Friday, July 8, 2016.  He told me that he had seen Owner1 make several dives.  On the last dive, Subject2 said Owner1 appeared to stay down just a bit longer than usual.  Subject2 said that Owner1 surfaced, signaled for Subject2 to cut off the thrust (which Subject2 did), came to the side of the PWC and immediately said that he had hurt his back.  Subject2 said that Owner1 then slowly directed the vessel to the sandbar where Subject2 helped Owner1 remove the equipment.


BARDID: UT-2016-0041
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Willard Bay
NearestCityorTown: Willard
County: Box Elder
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
INITIAL CALL:

While on patrol about 1011 hours on July 16, 2016 hours I, Officer, was called to a boat  fire at the Willard Bay North Marina Boat Ramp. I began en route from the North Marina Entrance Station running lights and sirens.

INCIDENT:

About 1012 hours I arrived on scene. The boat was halfway in the water about to be launched. The owner was on top of the boat using a fire extinguisher in the fire. The fire was in the engine compartment near the stern of the boat. The firefighters that responded needed the boat pulled out of the water. I had to jumpstart the tow vehicle before it was pulled out. Fire fighters extinguished the rest of the fire.

CONCLUSION: 

I received a witness statement about the incident. He said he started the motors and then the compartment started on fire. The source of the fire was in the engine compartment and possibly electrical.


BARDID: UT-2016-0042
State: UT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Powell
County: San Juan
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
SYNOPSIS:

On 7/28/16 at approximately 1615 hours I was called out to respond to and investigate a reported fatal boat accident in Iceberg Canyon. The accident involved a collision between two PWC's being operated by brothers. One operator was pronounced deceased at the scene in Iceberg Canyon and the other operator was flown out via helicopter to Grand Junction, CO for a head injury.

INITIAL CALL:

At approximately 1615 hours on 7/28/16 I was contacted via phone by NPS District Ranger and notified that there had been a fatal boat accident in Iceberg Canyon. After securing child care for my son I called in service with NPS dispatch and notified them I would be responding to conduct the vessel accident investigation. I requested an update on the call and a confirmed location within Iceberg Canyon. I received neither from NPS dispatch but Ranger informed me that the scene was approximately 2 miles back into Iceberg Canyon on the left. I responded to the government docks and then continued my response via patrol vessel to Iceberg Canyon, entering the canyon at approximately 1710 hours. After proceeding more than two miles into the canyon I was able to raise NPS Ranger on the radio and learned they were all the way at the back of the canyon on the left.

INVESTIGATION:

I arrived at the NPS Rangers location near the back of Iceberg Canyon and a camp including a houseboat (Starry Nights). There were also three open motorboats, one pontoon boat and two PWC's present at that location. I was met by NPS Ranger and given an initial briefing on what had occurred. I was informed that one PWC operator was still on scene and deceased and the operator of the other PWC involved in the collision had been flown out via Classic Lifeguard helicopter and was in route to Grand Junction to receive treatment for a head injury.  NPS Ranger informed me the two PWC operators were brothers, with the deceased operator being 23 year old and the other being 15 year old.  

NPS Ranger informed me that the two PWC's at our location were the vessel's involved in the accident and had been towed back to the families house boat camp by good Samaritans who had assisted the involved parties. There were two open motorboat vessels present (2005 Four Winns & 2008 Four Winns) with witnesses/good Samaritans on board that had assisted in various ways after the accident occurred. I spoke briefly with the operators of both vessels and found that both had filled out witness statements and that one of them had been first on scene, witnessing the actual events immediately after the collision had taken place.  

NPS Rangers were also on scene and gathering personal information from all those present who had assisted with the family after the accident or witnessed anything. They were having multiple people fill out witness statements. I began to also get information on who had been in each vessel and what their role had been as well as finding out what family and friends were present of the two PWC operators. I also collected registration information on the involved vessels. I took photographs of the two PWC's involved in the accident (attached).

I spoke to the Grandmother of the two PWC operators and found that Operator1 had been the operator of Vessel 1 and Operator2 had been the operator of Vessel 2 when they had left the houseboat camp the last time at approximately 1400 hours.  She stated that both had taken a watercraft safety class previously but did not have their certificates with them.  She stated she was certain Operator2 had taken a UT PWC class and thought Operator1 had too but Operator1 may have taken a CO class instead ( I was able to later confirm that Operator2 had taken a UT PWC class in 2006 but was unable to get a response from the CO State Parks boating safety class personnel). Grandmother stated that she didn't know anything had happened until some of the people on the 2008 Four Winns vessel came back and told her the boys had been in an accident. I made arrangements with them to take possession of their PWC trailer the next day for my accident investigation.

I requested NPS Ranger tow the less damaged PWC, Vessel 1, back to Bullfrog for me and to secure it at the government docks, which he agreed to do. I secured the more damaged PWC, Vessel 2, to the rear of my patrol vessel on a short tow rope, lifting the bow of the vessel out of the water to reduce the risk of water entering the exposed hull of the vessel. I then towed the PWC back to Bullrog. During the tow out of Iceberg Canyon I had several wakes from other vessels hit the damaged area of the PWC before I could get on plane and protect it better. As a result of those wakes entering the hole in the side of the PWC, and possibly some damage that went below the waterline the PWC became partially swamped over night while still tied to the tow pick on my patrol vessel. It did not appear to cause any change to or extra damage to the vessel after I drained the water out the next day after trailering the two PWC's. I secured the two PWC"S in my vessel storage area and took more photographs of the damage to both vessels (attached).

I assisted in confirming we had collected all the information from all the good Samaritans before they left the scene and then waited for the San Juan County Sheriff's Office Deputy to arrive and conduct the death investigation. Deputy arrived on scene and spoke with the family. I then assisted him collecting what he needed at the scene and transporting the deceased onto an NPS vessel for transport back to Hall's Crossing Marina. I gave NPS Ranger all the personal information I had recorded so she could copy all of it for Deputy and she stated she would give me a copy of all the information gathered the next day for my accident investigation.

CONCLUSIONS:
The following conclusions are based on a combination of information received from the parties present and referenced as well as my training and experience in investigating vessel accidents.
Two people stated that their party had arrived in Bullfrog on 7/16/16 and then they had arrived at their camp site in Iceberg Canyon on 7/17/16. This initial group included everyone in their camp except Operator2, whom arrived on 7/24/16. GRANDMOTHER stated that both operators were very experienced vessel operators (over 500 hours each) and that they had both taken the watercraft safety course. She stated that OPERATOR2 had definitely taken the UT PWC class several years ago and that OPERATOR1 had also taken a class, possibly in CO or UT. GRANDMOTHER stated that the two boys had left the camp earlier around 1300 hours to go out to the mouth of the canyon and call their parents at home but their phones batteries had died so they had returned to charge them. They had left again at approximately 1400 hours before the accident occurred. She stated that OPERATOR1 was driving the black and yellow PWC (vessel 1) and OPERATOR2 was driving the white PWC (vessel 2).

OPERATOR2 and OPERATOR1 were likely operating their PWC's generally in a direction leading them out toward the mouth of the canyon as they were planning to attempt to call their parents again from the mouth of the canyon. Subject stated that at approximately 1430 hours he had come around a corner in Iceberg Canyon (near NPS coordinates recorded as accident location) and witnessed OPERATOR2 up in the air immediately after the collision had taken place. Subject witnessed OPERATOR1 enter the water and attempt to rescue OPERATOR2. Subject assisted OPERATOR1 in lifting OPERATOR2 onto the back of one of the PWC's where OPERATOR1 began to perform CPR on OPERATOR2. 

Operator1 appeared to be going into shock.  He complained of pain to his head, jaw, and back, saying it felt like his head was going to explode.  

Operator1 relayed that he had turned his vessel to see Operator2 but Operator2 was unaware and crashed right into him.

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