# ReleasableAccidentes

BARDID: AZ-2022-0110
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:26:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Throttle
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
While in route, MCSO Dispatch advised a white Carver style 35 foot watercraft had struck several other watercraft while attempting to park in between A and B dock.

Witness1 further stated he heard the engines stop and as the watercraft came back under power, the vessel struck several boats on A dock and struck part of the dock cover support on B dock. Witness1 pointed out possible damage to watercraft in slips. I was able to observe the watercraft in slip had damage to the metal anchor plate which protruded off the front of the boat. I was not able to observe any damage on the watercraft in slip and noticed a bent piece of metal on a boat lift in another slip.

Photographs were taken of the potential damage utilizing the Axon Capture application on my County issued cellular phone. I was not able to verify any damage at this time as the owners of the property were not on scene at the time of initial investigation.

I made contact with a male who identified himself as Operator1. Operator1 informed me he was operating the watercraft and attempting to dock it in his slip. Operator1 informed me he recently had thrusters installed on the watercraft which allow for lateral movement of the boat without forward motion. Operator1 stated as he was attempting to maneuver his watercraft into the slip, the power to his engines and thrusters cut out leaving the watercraft dead in the water. At the time of the incident Operator1''s watercraft was reportedly facing the East as he was trying to back into the slip, which is common for this size of watercraft.

Due to the momentum and wind, Operator1 stated he was not able to control the watercraft. Operator1 stated his watercraft drifted into the dock on the east end of slip which I observed was severely bent. Operator1 stated he was able to re-gain control of the watercraft once he shut off power to the engines and turned them back on.

Operator1 stated the only damage to his watercraft he was aware of was the spot light mounted on the bow. Operator1 stated he did not know if he struck any other watercraft.

I observed Operator1''s watercraft was a Carver model 396 bearing Arizona registration. I noticed the light on the bow was broken as indicated by Operator1. I also noticed there was black transfer, possibly rubber material, on the rear starboard side which would match side of the watercraft which reportedly struck the docked boats on A dock.

On Monday, August 08, 2022 I made contact with Scorpion Bay Marina management reference a watercraft collision which occurred on 07/25/22. Scorpion Bay staff informed me they did not have any marina members report additional damage as a result of the incident. At the time of the initial report, I was un-able to contact any of the un-occupied vessels which may have received damage as a result of the incident.


BARDID: AZ-2022-0111
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:39:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-TOPOCK GORGE
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Injured was the passenger of a boat that was drifting on the Colorado River, south of the Topock Gorge.  As she was inside of the vessel, she turned / stepped wrong and caused injury to her hip.  She advised that it felt like it popped out of place.  The watercraft was underway at the time of the incident, but was drifting and was not under power.  Injured was transported to the hospital for her injuries


BARDID: AZ-2022-0112
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-10-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:44:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
ON 10-6-22 AT APPROXIMATELY 1744 HOURS, I RESPONDED TO SINGLE NON-INJURY BOAT CRASH IN THE SOUTH BASIN ON LAKE HAVASU IN LAKE HAVASU CITY, AZ. UPON ARRIVAL, ALL 5 OCCUPANTS WHO WERE ON BOARD WERE UNINJURED AND ACCOUNTED FOR. I OBSERVED ONLY THE BOW OF A BLUE VESSEL STICKING OUT OF THE WATER. I THEN IDENTIFIED THE OPERATOR AS Operator. IN ESSENCE, Operator AND THE OTHER OCCUPANTS ON BOARD STATED THEY WERE CRUSING AND HEARD A LOUD POP COME FROM THE MOTOR. THEY SAID THEY IMMEDIATELY STARTED TAKING ON WATER AND THE BOAT BEGAN TO SINK. A PASSERBYE SAW THEM IN DESTRESS AND LOADED THEM ON BOARD TO THEIR BOAT. THEY DO NOT KNOW WHAT COULD HAVE CAUSED THE ENGINE FAILURE. ONE OF THE PASSENGERS SAID THE BOAT FELT LIKE IT WAS RUNNING DIFFERENT THAT DAY. THE VESSEL WAS ALMOST FULLY SUBMERGED OTHER THEN THE BOW STICKING OUT STILL. SEA TOW ARRIVED AND CONDUCTED A SALVAGE OPERATION ON THE VESSEL. DEPUTY ESTIMATED DAMAGE $20,000.00


BARDID: AZ-2022-0113
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-10-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:07:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 10-11-22 at approximately 1200 hours, Deputies responded to a 2 vessel injury boat crash at the mouth of the Colorado River where Lake Havasu and the river meet (coordinates 34.527529 , -114.383082). Upon arrival Vessel 1 was located being towed south with 2 male subjects on board. Deputies observed both occupants were covered in blood and in need of immediate medical attention. The operator, later identified as V1 Operator, had a massive gash on his head. The passenger, later identified as V1 Passenger, had facial bleeding and a gash on his left arm. Both occupants were able to get onto the Sheriff boat on their own will. Deputies began rendering aid to them. The operator of the pontoon boat, Witness 1 was ordered to continue towing V1 to Lake Havasu State Park Launch Ramp (Windsor North). While rendering aid, deputies were flagged down by another pontoon boat who had both the operator (V2 Operator) and passenger (V2 Passenger) of Vessel 2 onboard. Both parties only had minor injuries and were ordered to Windsor North where Lake Havasu City Fire/EMS were staged. Both occupants of Vessel 1 have no recollection of the crash. V1 Operator was confused and asked multiple times what happened and where is his boat. V1 Operator stated that he doesn't drink, nor was any odor of an alcoholic beverage observed on his persons. V1 Passenger also did not remember what happened. During transport V1 Operator lost consciousness at one point but shortly came back to. Upon arrival at Windsor North both subjects were transported to Havasu Regional Medical for their injuries. While on their way to Windsor North, the occupants were intercepted by the Havasu Fire boat. V2 Operator and V2 Passenger were also transported to Havasu Regional Medical Center for their injuries. 

Deputies were able to get statements from both V2 Operator and V2 Passenger who only sustained minor back and neck injuries. 

V2 Operator:
In essence V2 Operator stated he was traveling North bound while maneuvering the mouth of the Colorado River. The reeds on the California side of the mouth of the River were approximately 15 feet off of the port side of his boat and he was traveling at approximately 25-30 miles per hour. He heard a boat coming up from behind him to pass him. He saw the Yellow and white Eliminator pass him and then heard a loud high pitch rev of the motor. V1 then made an abrupt almost 180 degree turn and crashed at an approximately 50 degree angle. V1 was forced down as it was the more shallow boat and V2 was forced up as it was the taller vessel. V2 Passenger was ejected from the boat into the water from the force of impact. V2 then ran over the top of V1 injuring the 2 occupants of that vessel. 

There were no other witnesses of the crash and neither occupants of V1 remember what happened. 
V1 was towed back to Windsor North by good Samaritans. V2 was located in the reeds just north of the corner, and towed back by Towboat US. Both vessels were put on their original trailers and taken to Contact Point Storage yard. Both vessels sustained major damage, estimated approximately $40,000.00 each. Alcohol was not a factor in this crash.


BARDID: AZ-2022-0114
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-10-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:24:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 10-21-22 at approximately 1424 hours, deputies responded to Lake Havasu State Park near the Windsor Launch ramp in reference to an injury crash involving 2 PWC's. Upon arrival, San Bernardino Fire Boat was first on scene and was able to get the injured female passenger of vessel 2 (V2 passenger) loaded on their boat and transported to the launch ramp. Lake Havasu City Fire was at the launch ramp and transported V2 passenger to HRMC. It was later learned that V2 passenger suffered a hematoma in the bowls. Deputies then spoke with both operators of each PWC.

Vessel 1:
In essence, V1 Operator was operating and her sister V1 passenger was on the back. They were following behind her Dad, V2 Operator who was operating vessel 2. V2 passenger was on the back. V1 Operator said that her Dad all of the suddon slowed down and there was nothing she could do and crashed into the back of V2, striking V2 passenger. 

Vessel 2:
In essence, V2 Operator said that he was heading south. He said that it all happened so fast and he does not remember much. He said he remembered slowing down and then being struck in the back by a PWC. He said that V2 passenger took the brunt of the impact. He did not know which PWC hit him at first because they were with a group of multiple PWCs.


Conclusion:
Vessel 1 was following vessel 2. Vessel 2 slowed down infront of vessel 1. Vessel 1 did not have time to turn out of the way and ended up crashing into the back of vessel 2. The bow of vessel 1 struck the passenger of vessel 2 in the back. The passenger was knocked into the water. Alcohol was not a factor in this crash.


BARDID: AZ-2022-0115
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-10-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:55:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MOHAVE
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 10/15/2022, suspected drowning just outside of katherine's landing marina of a female who fell overboard trying to retrieve a cooler in the water. 

Winds at the time were appx 25-40 mph with no sunlight, and no streetlights. Female fell overboard and driver of vessel on board lost sight of the female. Search conducted for the females and was unable to find her. 

On 10/16/2022, Mohave County helo located a possible target and divers dove on the target to locate the female at a depth of 28ft. Female was recovered and turned over to Mohave County Coroner''s office. Ranger is case officer.


BARDID: AZ-2022-0117
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:56:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: Page, AZ
County: Coconino
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 27, 2022 at approximately 1600 hours, I was dispatched to a report of a houseboat collision at Antelope Point Marina regarding a Lake Powell rental houseboat colliding with two other houseboats that were slipped at the marina. 

I arrived on scence at approximately 1630 hours and contacted the operator of the rental houseboat, V1. The operator at the time of the accident was identified as V1 Operator. V1 Operator told me that he was operating the houseboat V1 northbound through Antelope Point Marina to find a campsite up lake, when a "microburst" of wind came through the marina and turned V1 starboard. V1 Operator lost control of the vessel as it turned "sideways" and collided with the houseboat V3 with the bow of V1. My observation of V3 and V1 was that V1 appeared to have collided with the starboard side stern panel of V3, and the impact caused a panel of V3 to break and lean into the interior of the V3. This damage can be seen in the attached photos of this report in pictures 1 and 2. These photos were taken by me on scene on 08/27/2022.

I spoke with another witness who was the captain of another houseboat in the Marina. Witness witnessed the collision and provided me with a written and signed witness statement of what he saw during the collision. Witness stated that the V1 rental houseboat collided with both the V3 houseboat (a Bravada manufactured boat) and the V2 houseboat 

I was unable to board the V2 and V3 due to nobody being present on either vessel and lack of permission to board. The damage on the V3 was clearly visible and was confirmed by V1 Operator to have occured during the collision. 

Due to the location of the damage on the V2 starboard stern, I was not able to photograph or observe this damage on the day of the accident. An employee of Antelope Point Marina was able to gain permission to board the vessel on 08/27/2022, and this employee took photos of the damage to the V2 starboard stern. These photos were provided to me by the manager of the V2 houseboat and are attached in this report in pictures 3 and 4. 

On 09/10/2022, I spoke with V1 Operator on the phone. V1 Operator stated that he was not aware that he hit the V2 houseboat.


BARDID: AZ-2022-0118
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-10-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:26:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU-WINDSOR BEACH
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel one advised they had left the Sandbar area headed toward the Bridgewater Channel to get to the Lake Havasu Marina. The occupants all agreed to stop just outside the "No Wake" buoys of Windsor to jump in the water "to pee." 

All the occupants jumped into the water when the male subject/ victim dove off the boat. He then came up to the surface and floated on his back for a second then began swimming toward the boat before going under the surface. 

A male subject dove back into the water to attempt to get him, but was unable to find him in the water. The occupants then called 9-1-1 where emergency personnel arrived on scene and attempted search efforts utilizing Mohave County Rescue Divers. 

Search efforts were conducted for the remainder of the day with negative results. The following day, he was located and recovered by

Mohave County Rescue Divers on 10/09/2022 at approximately 1110 hours at the GPS coordinates 34.4782464, -114.3599410.

The victim had a .24 BAC.


BARDID: AZ-2022-0119
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-12-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SAGUARO LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Mesa, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On Sunday, December 11, 2022 at about 1410 hours, Subject1 backed his pontoon trailer into the water at boat ramp 1 at Saguaro Lake in the Tonto National Forest. His boat was tied up to the dock and his intention was to load the boat on to the trailer. 

Shortly after Subject1 placed his trailer into the water, Subject2 began launching his 2017, 24 foot Axis Wake board boat to the right of Subject1''s trailer. Subject2 backed the boat trailer into the water. His wife Operator1 was in control of the boat. She started it, backed it off of the trailer and Subject2 pulled the trailer out of the water. 

Operator1 then turned the wheel hard to the left in an attempt to depart the launching area and in doing so, she drove over Subject1''s pontoon trailer, causing significant damage. 

The damage to Subject1''s trailer consisted of a bent driver side rim, and numerous sections of the metal structure. The rim was able to be replaced on scene with the spare tire, however, the bent metal could not be repaired and it was bent so far out of shape that the pontoon could not be loaded on to it. 

Operator1 stated they are new boat owners and this was her first time operating it. She said she did not see the trailer in the water. Subject2 has taken an online boating safety course however, she has not. 
All parties involved were cooperative and were willing to work the situation out in a civil and peaceful manner. I provided accident exchange cards to both parties involved then assisted Subject1 with allowing him to dock his boat at the Sheriff Station until his trailer is repaired. 

Nothing further.


BARDID: AZ-2022-0120
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: Page, AZ
County: Coconino
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 15, 2022, at approximately 1020 hours, Glen Canyon Dispatch notified me of a vessel accident in the Wahweap Marina at the Boat Rentals Dock with no injuries. Due to existing incidents, Officer 2 and I were unable to immediately respond. 

At approximately 1220 hours, we arrived at Boat Rentals and spoke to Director of Operations. Director of Operations told us that a client, identied as V1 Operator, in a Sumerset rental houseboat with Utah registration, was operating in the Waheap Marina and attempting to dock the houseboat into slip between two unoccupied rental houseboats. The Houseboat on V1's starboard side was a 59' Sumerset Houseboat with Utah registration and to V1's port was a Sumerset Houseboat with Utah registration. V1 collided with V2 with the front starboard hull of V1 on the rear port hull of V2. V1 Operator then accelerated and struck somewhere on the starboard side of V3 and collided "hard" with the dock. The wake caused by this action then caused the dock to rise and come down on top of an unoccupied private vessel (V4) docked in slip. V4 was identified as a California registration Sleekcraft Diplomat speedboat. V1, V2, and V4 were all moved prior to our arrival. Damage to V1 was described as scrapes to the front starboard and port hulls. Damage to V2 was described as scrapes to the rear port hull, broken railing, and a broken gate next to the railing. There was no noticeable damage to V3. Damage to V4 was described to be scrapes and dents to the the port side hull and rail.  V4 was moved prior to our arrival and its whereabouts were unknown.  Director of Operations also stated V1 Operator did purchase insurance on the houseboat, but the insurance only covers damage incurred to the vessel he was operating, not other vessels. The accident was witnessed by Lake Powell Marina employee, Witness.

Witness stated he was giving an unrelated houseboat an orientation when V1 came into the slip quicklyand had a noticeable wake in a no wake zone. He believed that when V1 struck V2, V1 Operator could have reversed V1 instead of accelerating and prevented the damage to V3 and V4. Witness said that three houseboats can fit in the same slip, but it is a tight fit for all three houseboats. 

On June 18, I reached V1 Operator by telephone who said he was operating the boat at the time of the accident. He said he had just left the fuel dock and was told to dock the houseboat himself into an available slip. He said he was pulling straight into the slip at under wake speed when wind took the vessel, he attempted to correct his approach and hit V2 then hit the dock a little hard. He said he did not think he hit or caused damage to V3,V4, or the dock. He said he saw the damage on V4 but did not know if he caused it. He said there were no injuires on this vessel, and he provided all the information for the Utah Boating Accident Report.

V4's Owner's father said he fuled the boat owned by this daughter up at the fuel dock, and operated it to a slip next to the rental hosueboats. He stayed in the boat with the engine on in the slip without tying it up while the rest of the party went to the rental office. He said he heard a boat's engine revving near him and saw a houseboat that looked like it was "going fast". He said the houseboat hit another houseboat and then the dock and produced a wake. The wake caused the dock to rise and V4 boat to dip and then collide. He said there was not enough time for him to manuever to avoid the accident.


BARDID: AZ-2022-0121
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-09-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:39:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-YUMA
NearestCityorTown: Yuma, AZ
County: Yuma
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
I was dispatched in reference to an unrelated call. During the unrelated call I was approached by a bystander who stated two jet skis collided into each other next to Zoo Island and a woman has a broken leg. Upon arrival I observed a woman in extreme pain and a leg that was swollen. I immediately got her on the Yuma County Vessel and transported her to the Sub-Station. After I dropped her off with Rural Metro, I went back to the scene, however everyone involved had left. I attempted to make contact with the other party''s involved, however, I had a negative contact for the past week with both party''s involved.


BARDID: AZ-2022-0122
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:17:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-YUMA
NearestCityorTown: Yuma, AZ
County: Yuma
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
While cruising back to fishers landing from Pocatcho Operator struck a sand bar due to the water being low. Operator struck his head, however he did not require medical attention. Passenger who was a passenger and she struck her head as well causing significant damage and she required medical attention and was later transported to the Yuma Regional Medical Center, Operator was able get the vessel back to Fishers Landing, where the vessel was removed.


BARDID: AZ-2022-0123
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER-YUMA
NearestCityorTown: Yuma, AZ
County: Yuma
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was operating his vessel near Monkey Island. HE stated he was pulling 3 skiers on tubes. Due to congested water ways the tube caught a bad wake and threw the tubers off the tube. Injured was injured in the head while being thrown from the tube. She was then taken to fishers landing and transported to the Yuma Regional Medical Center for her injuries. No one else was injured.

People on the tube were not wearing life jackets.


BARDID: AZ-2022-0124
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-12-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:44:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HAVASU-SITE SIX
NearestCityorTown: Lake Havasu City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
This report will concern a fatal boating crash that occurred on Lake Havasu City near Site 6 Marina approximately 150 yards off of the Arizona shore line at 2044 hours on 12-27-2022. The incident involved a tan colored Kayak with a single occupant. There was another involved kayak which was blue in color and had a single occupant. 

Vessel one, the primary involved vessel, had left Site 6 approximately one hour prior to the incident and went across to the California shoreline along with vessel two. Vessel one operator consumed approximately two 12 ounce glass bottle Corona beers prior to operating back towards the Arizona shoreline. 

Vessel two operator had consumed approximately one 12 ounce Corona beer prior to operating back towards the Arizona shoreline. While both vessel were operating back towards the Arizona shoreline, both subjects capsized due to weather conditions and entered the water. 

Neither subjects were wearing personal flotation devices at the time they entered the water. Subject2 was rescued by Mohave County Sheriff Deputies approximately 100 feet from the Arizona shoreline just South of Site 6 marina. Subject1  had sank below the surface of the water and became a missing person. He was found deceased and recovered on 12-28-2022 a approximately 1331 hours.


BARDID: AZ-2022-0127
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-10-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POWELL
NearestCityorTown: PAGE
County: COCONINO COUNTY
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
LE GENERAL REPORT 
At approximately 1700 hours on October 06, 2022 I U.S. Park Rangers responded to a report of a disabled/capsized vessel near Parson's Point, Lake Powell in Glen Canyon Recreational Area.  All other Rangers and I traveled to the Parson's Point of Lake Powell onboard National Park Service Vessel 258.


Upon arrival we observed a fishing boat with a line attached to a capsized vessel's bow eye.  We contacted the two occupants and identified the captain and single passenger.  Operator1 stated that he was the registered owner of the capsize vessel.  We were unable to identify the vessel's bow numbers as it had capsized and the registration paperwork was still onboard.  Operator1 provided the capsize vessel's insurance policy with Hull Identification Number (HIN) to a 2015 23 foot Mastercraft X-23 wake boat.  

Ranger and I secured the capsized vessel to the sandstone shore of Antelope Island with a series of anchoring knots on a line attached to the vessel's bow eye.  (Grid location N 36 58" 44.0", W 111 28" 59.2")

Operator1 stated that on 05 October 2022 at approximately 1640 hours, while traveling at approximately 35 miles per hour the Mastercraft X-23 struck a floating log on the lake's surface just North of Antelope Point Marina.  He later determined that the floating log broke off the forward most skeg on the bottom of the boat.  

The Mastercraft X-23 began to take on water in a lower compartment, and Operator1 was able to run the bilge pump successfully.  However Operator1 lost propulsion power due to the "throttle cutting out".  On 06 October 2022, Operator1 attempted to tow the vessel back to the Wahweap area with a friend's fishing boat.  Howerver the damaged Mastercraft X-23 capsized while under tow near Parson's Point.  At approximately 1634 hours, S. Operator1 called 911 to report their emergency.

At approximately 1733 we were clear of this incident.
On 07 October 2022 I returned to the site of the capsized Mastercraft X-23's location while routine patrol in Utah Department of Natural Resources vessel.  The Mastercraft X-23 was still secured to the Antelope Island shoreline.
On 08 October 2022  A Operator1 stated that he had hired a salvage company to retrieve the Mastercraft X-23.  The removal was scheduled for 10 October 2022.


BARDID: AZ-2022-0130
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: APACHE LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Roosevelt, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was heading North on Apache Lake and began making a U-Turn. The bow of the vessel dropped and water came over top swamping the vessel. All occupants were able to make to the shoreline without injury.


BARDID: AZ-2022-0132
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-09-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:24:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MOHAVE-COTTONWOOD BASIN
NearestCityorTown: Dolan Springs, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On September 23, 2022, at approximately 1624 hours, the Lake Mead Interagency Communications Center (Dispatch) received a report concerning a single boat accident in the area of River Mark (RM) 26 in the Cottonwood Basin of Lake Mohave. I was advised of this call at approximately 1722 hours and responded to the Willow Beach Marina to investigate with Officer 2. 

While enroute to the Marina, Dispatch advised the involved boat may be a rental from the Willow Beach Marina and that the marina already had a chase boat out to retrieve the occupants. At approximately 1730 hours, I arrived at the Willow Beach Marina and spoke with Manager. Manager confirmed the boat was a rental and stated they had a chase boat bringing back the renters to the Willow Beach Marina. When asked, Manager stated the damaged boat was going to remain in place on the shoreline, towed to the Cottonwood Marina the next morning, and then towed by land back to the Willow Beach Marina. 

At approximately 1824 hours, the Marina chase boat arrived with the involved family. The operator was identified as Operator by the rental paperwork and his Driver's License. The female passenger was identified as Passenger 1. They also had two young juvenile boys on the boat, with one being in a stroller. 

When asked, Operator stated they had stopped at the Cottonwood Marina for the giftshop. Operator stated one of the juveniles got a push pop while at the store and began to eat it while Operator was operating the boat back towards the Willow Beach Marina. Operator and Passenger 1 both stated the juvenile began to have issues with the melting push pop, thus distracting Operator as he was operating the boat. Operator then stated as he was helping the juvenile with the melting push pop, the boat struck a partially submerged rock. When he noticed the boat was becoming more and more difficult to operate, he beached the boat on the nearest shore then reported the issue. 

After reporting the issue, employees from the Cottonwood Cove Marina responded to assist the family. The Marina employees then transported the family back to the Cottonwood Cove Marina and initiated the chase boat taxi with the Willow Beach Marina. 

No medical issues noted or reported by Operator or Passenger 1.

In speaking with Operator and Passenger 1, I did not observe any indications of impairment. 

After my investigation, Manager spoke with Operator about the steps going forward concerning additional charges due to the damage. 

At approximately 1857 hours, Officer 2 and I cleared the scene. 

Body worn camera footage available.

//END REPORT//


BARDID: AZ-2022-0133
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-02-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:09:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLEASANT
NearestCityorTown: Peoria, AZ
County: Maricopa
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday, February 12, 2022 at about 0745 hours, brothers and their friend launched a 3 person canoe from the south boat ramp at Pleasant Harbor Marina. They paddled for about an hour, exiting the protective wave barrier outside the marina. 

Shortly after being exposed to the unprotected waters of the main bay, waves began crashing over their canoe causing it to fill with water. The canoe subsequently capsized placing all three occupants in the frigid water. 

Deceased (14) was wearing a personal floatation device and clothing not suitable for entering cold water. Operator also had a personal floatation device however, Brother did not. They used the canoe for added floatation and attempted to get to shore however, due to strong winds, they were being directed further away. 

It was upwards of 2 hours before they drifted to the south shore near the Waddell Dam Pumping Station. Brother and Deceased were not showing signs of life. Operator climbed the steep, rock embedded embankment to the top of the dam where an access road is located. He walked almost ¾ mile down the road towards Pleasant Harbor Marina and flagged down help from an employee who called 911. 

The Marina employee traversed down to the shore and met with Peoria Fire personnel to assess the two brothers. Deceased was pronounced deceased on scene and Brother was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced a few hours later. 

Lake Patrol Detectives responded and assumed the investigation. The investigation revealed at that time of day, there were unfavorable weather conditions. Strong winds, causing waves reported to be 2-4 feet and a water temperature of 54 degrees. Operator''s core body temperature taken at the hospital was reported to be 84 degrees. An examination of the canoe did not reveal any defects to cause it to overturn other than being filled with water from the waves. 

The investigation did not reveal any signs of foul play, nor did it reveal any suspicious circumstances. 
Next of kin notification was made at the hospital. Nothing further


BARDID: AZ-2022-0134
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:36:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Pleasant
NearestCityorTown: Peoria
County: Yavapai
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 05/14/2022 at approximately 1836 hours, The Maricopa County Sheriff''s Office responded to a report of a single boat accident where the 4 people on board were ejected from the watercraft after it was swamped near South Barker Island at Lake Pleasant. One of the females was transported to the hospital in life threating condition. She was later pronounced dead. There were no other injuries report.


BARDID: AZ-2022-1000
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-18 00:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
According to a news media report, one person likely drowned on Lake Mead after a tri-hull vessel 15 ft long took on water due to high winds.  Two people were able to swim to shore safety.


BARDID: AZ-2022-135
State: AZ
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-03-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Colorado River
NearestCityorTown: Grand Canyon
County: Coconino
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 entered Hance Rapids perpendicular to a large hydraulic feature that flipped the 16 foot raft and briefly covered both passengers. Eventually both Operator and passenger Occupant got out from under the overturned raft and swam Hance and Son of Hance Rapids. 

At some point in the long swim Occupant was observed floating face down. Eventually, another raft arrived to pull both Operator and Occupant from the water. Operator suffered a lower back injury and cold water exposure and Occupant was unresponsive. She received over an hour of CPR before efforts were ceased and she was determined to be deceased.


BARDID: CA-2014-1000
State: PC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-11-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:48:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pacific Ocean
NearestCityorTown: El Granada
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
USCG entered report of a fatality 5 NM offshore Half Moon Bay.  A 60-year old fell off the stern of the 24 ft aluminum vessel that had five people onboard (3 adults, 2 children).  The victim was recovered and pronounced deceased less than one hour after the event.  Visibility was low due to fog.  No other information.


BARDID: CG-2017-1001
State: PC
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-09-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pacific
NearestCityorTown: Point Loma
County: San Diego
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (unknown origin)
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Six fishermen were rescued after their 37-foot vessel caught fire off Point Loma’s coast Saturday.  The crew of the sport-fishing boat Reel Viking called Coast Guard about 8:30 a.m. reporting their boat had caught fire. Lifeguards trained to fight marine fires put out the flames, but the Reel Viking was not recoverable and sank. No one was injured.  The cause of the fire was not known.  http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/public-safety/sd-me-boat-fire-20170902-story.html


BARDID: CG-2018-1000
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-04-03 00:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: private pond
NearestCityorTown: Bridge City
County: Orange
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: unknown
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
A canoeing trip turned deadly after victim drowned at a RV Park after a canoe flipped over in a pond. They did not take lifejackets with them for their canoeing trip.


BARDID: CG-2018-1001
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-05-10 00:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: private pond
NearestCityorTown: Pilot Point
County: Denton County
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: unknown
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Officials recovered the body of a man Thursday afternoon from a private pond in Denton County where a canoe capsized Wednesday night. Two were fishing in a pond in the 11000 block of Dane Road in Pilot Point when their canoe capsized and one did not  resu


BARDID: CG-2018-1002
State: AL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-06-05 00:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: private pond
NearestCityorTown: Troy
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: unknown
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Person is dead after reportedly falling into a private pond when a boat he was in capsized. Victim was fishing with a friend and reportedly complained that he did not feel well. They were trying to get the boat back to the shore when the boat capsized, causing both occupants to fall into the water. The complainant, who was wearing a life jacket, was able to swim to the shore and summon help. The complainant lost his cell phone when the boat capsized and had to walk to his truck and then drive to a nearby residence to get help. Victim was not wearing a life jacket.


BARDID: CG-2018-1004
State: GM
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2018-07-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:48:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Gulf of Mexico
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with commercial vessel
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
A boat crashed and sank over the weekend during a fishing tournament off the Texas coast, and another fisherman alleges it's because the captain had put the vessel on autopilot while he was measuring his catch.
The sports fishing boat, collided with a shrimping boat, about 45 miles out from Port O’Connor Saturday afternoon during a fishing tournament.
A passerby, stopped to help the eight passengers aboard the sinking boat when he saw them in distress. No one from the shrimping boat ended up in the water and everyone involved in the crash is safe, with only minor injuries reported.


BARDID: CG-2018-1005
State: AT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2018-03-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityorTown: Fort Pierce
County: St. Lucie
WaterConditions: Very rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: unknown
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Three people were rescued Tuesday morning after their 40-foot sailboat became disabled off the coast of Fort Pierce. The U.S. Coast Guard in Miami was notified by other boaters a sailboat was disabled about 34 miles off the Fort Pierce Inlet about 11:30 a.m. Monday. 
After planning with other organizations, the Coast Guard deployed its 154-foot cutter, Robert Yered, to recover the boaters Tuesday morning. The crew located the passengers on the ship and loaded them aboard the Coast Guard vessel. They returned to shore with the sailboat in tow. En route, a large wave crashed into the boat, detaching  the tow line. The ship drifted and hasn't been recovered, according to Coast Guard officials. There were no reported injuries to any of the three passengers, according to the Coast Guard.


BARDID: CO-2014-0002
State: CO
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-03-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PUEBLO
NearestCityorTown: PUEBLO
County: PUEBLO
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL WAS DRIFTING WHEN WINDS STARTED BLOWING HARDER AND WOULDN'T START.  THE VESSEL SWAMPED AND DRIFTED ONTO THE ROCK DAM.


BARDID: CO-2014-0004
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-04-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHERRY CREEK RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: AURORA
County: ARAPAHOE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 & 2 WERE OPERATING SIDE BY SIDE.  VESSEL 1 TURNED PORT IN FRONT OF VESSEL 2.  VESSEL 2 STRUCK VESSEL 1 AND VICTIM.


BARDID: CO-2014-0006
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: RIDGWAY RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: RIDGWAY
County: OURAY
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentEvent3: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL LAUNCHED WITHOUT DRAIN PLUGS INSTALLED AND SWAMPED.  The vessel operator departed the vessel after it became grounded. Operator became hypothermic.


BARDID: CO-2014-0007
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: JACKSON RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: ORCHARD
County: MORGAN
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL #1 & #2 BOTH TURNED AT THE SAME TIME, CAUSING VESSEL #1 TO COLLIDE WITH VESSEL #2.,  Both operators were operating at high speeds and doing 360 degree turns, spraying one another immediately before the accident.;


BARDID: CO-2014-0010
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: VALLECITO RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: BAYFIELD
County: LA PLATA
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM /OPERATOR WAS HOLDING BOAT AT DOCK WHEN A WAVE PUSHED THE BOAT AGAINST THE DOCK AND AMPUTATED HIS FINGER.


BARDID: CO-2014-0013
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ARKANSAS RIVER
NearestCityorTown: SALIDA
County: CHAFFEE
WaterConditions: Very rough
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
WHILE GOING THROUGH A RAPID, VESSEL GOT TURNED SIDEWAYS AND SURFED TEMPORARILY.  WATER SWAMPED THE VESSEL, WASHING ALL OVERBOARD.  VICTIM STRUCK HIS HEAD AT SOME POINT WHILE SWIMMING, BUT DIDN'T KNOW WHEN OR ON WHAT.  THIS AREA IS CONSIDERED CLASS IV WHITEWATER AND WAS FLOWING AT APPROXIMATELY 3,800 CFS.


BARDID: CO-2014-0015
State: CO
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-07-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:54:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PUEBLO RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: PUEBLO
County: PUEBLO
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL WAS BEACHED IN COVE OVERNIGHT LARGE WAVES DURING THE NIGHT SWAMPED THE BOAT, WHEN THE OWNER CAME DOWN HE FOUND THE BOAT PARTIALLY SUBMERGED.


BARDID: CO-2014-0018
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ARKANSAS RIVER
NearestCityorTown: SALIDA
County: CHAFFEE
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Dam/lock
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIMS 1, 2 & 3 WHERE EACH IN INDIVIDUAL KAYAKS, WENT OVER LOW HEAD DAM CAPSIZING AND EJECTED INTO VIOLENT HYDRAULIC WATERS.  THEY HAD BOATED PAST WARNING SIGNS AND A PORTAGE TO GET TO THE DAM.
CLASS II (MEDIUM/MODERATE RAPIDS WITH CLEAR PASSAGE) 
1860 CFS


BARDID: CO-2014-0019
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HIGHLINE LAKE
NearestCityorTown: LOMA
County: MESA
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL #1 WAS MAKING A WIDE TURN, WHEN THE WAKE FROM VESSEL #2, WHICH PASSED NEARBY AT HIGH SPEEDS, CAPSIZED THE VESSEL, BOTH THE OPERATOR AND PASSENGER WHERE EJECTED FROM THE VESSEL.


BARDID: CO-2014-0024
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:22:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ARKANSAS RIVER
NearestCityorTown: SWISSVALE
County: FREMONT
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Unknown
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM WHITEWATER RAFTING ALONE, BODY FOUND FLOATING IN RIVER.  THERE WERE NO WITNESSES TO THE ACCIDENT NOR ANY EVIDENCE THAT PROVIDED A CAUSE FOR THE ACCIDENT. VICTIM LAUNCHED AT APPROXIMATELY 0930-1000 AND WAS FOUND FLOATING AT APPROXIMATELY 1100 HOURS. 
CLASS II TO III+ RAPIDS 
2170CFS (WELLSVILLE GUAGE)


BARDID: CO-2014-0027
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SWEITZER LAKE
NearestCityorTown: DELTA
County: DELTA
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS TOWING A WAKEBOARD WHEN IT CROSSED ANOTHER VESSEL'S WAKE.  THE WAKEBOARDER STRUCK THE WAKE WITH AN EDGE AND FELL FORWARD, CAUSING THE WAKEBOARD TO STRIKE HER IN THE HEAD.


BARDID: CO-2014-0028
State: CO
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-05-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ARKANSAS RIVER
NearestCityorTown: SALIDA
County: CHAFFEE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
THE VESSEL CAPSIZED IN HYDRAULIC AND THEN PINNED ON A BRIDGE SUPPORT, CAUSING DAMAGE.
CLASS III 
2330 CFS (WELSVILLE GUAGE)


BARDID: CO-2014-0031
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHERRY CREEK STATE PARK
NearestCityorTown: AURORA
County: ARAPAHOE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Failure to vent
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
AccidentCause3: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
MachineryFailure: Fuel
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 FAILED TO VENT ENGINE COMPARTMENT AFTER FUELING, HAD LEAKY FUEL CONNECTIONS AND HAD A FAULTY IGNITION SYSTEM, CAUSING A FIRE.


BARDID: CO-2014-0034
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ARKANSAS RIVER
NearestCityorTown: SALIDA
County: CHAFFEE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
DURING A KAYAKING INSTRUCTION CAMP VICTIM LOST HER BALANCE AND FLIPPED UPSIDE DOWN HITTING HER HEAD ON ROCKS MULTIPLE TIMES. 
CLASS I/II 
1740CFS (HECLA JUNCTION GAUGE)


BARDID: CO-2014-0037
State: CO
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-07-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HIGHLINE LAKE STATE PARK
NearestCityorTown: LOMA
County: MESA
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL WAS NORTHBOUND AND OPERATOR WAS ATTEMPTING TO TURN IT SOUTHBOUND FULL SAIL. DURING THE TURN, A GUST OF WIND CAUSED VESSSEL 1 TO CAPSIZE.  WHEN IT CAPSIZED, THE MAST BECAME STUCK IN THE MUD & SUBMERGED VEGETATION, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE MAST WHEN VESSEL WAS BEING RECOVERED.


BARDID: CO-2014-0047
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PUEBLO
NearestCityorTown: PUEBLO
County: PUEBLO
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIMWAS BEING TOWED WHEN SHE FELL FROM HER WAKEBOARD, THE WAKEBOARD STRUCK HER IN THE BACK OF THE HEAD.


BARDID: CO-2014-0048
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: TAYLOR RIVER
NearestCityorTown: ALMONT
County: GUNNISON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM WAS KAYAKING WHEN HE HIT A ROCK SIDEWAYS AND FLIPPED INTO THE WATER.  HE STRUCK HIS LEG ON A SUBMERGED OBJECT BEFORE SWIMMING TO SHORE.
CLASS 3 
629CFS


BARDID: CO-2014-0052
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:37:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHERRY CREEK RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: AURORA
County: ARAPAHOE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM WAS BEING PULLED ON A WAKEBOARD AND TWISTED HIS LEG WHEN TRYING TO STAND, CAUSING IT TO BREAK.  Alcohol was a role.


BARDID: CO-2014-0053
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:36:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PUEBLO RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: PUEBLO
County: PUEBLO
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM WAS RAFTING WITH WIFE AND SON WHEN THE SON AND FATHER DECIDED TO GO SWIMMING, VICTIM BEGAN TO STRUGGLE IN THE WATER AND WENT UNDER


BARDID: CO-2014-0055
State: CO
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-08-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BOYD LAKE
NearestCityorTown: LOVELAND
County: LARIMER
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL #1 WAS COMING UP ON PLANE AND DID NOT SEE VESSEL #2.  VESSEL #1 STRUCK VESSEL #2 AT A 90 DEGREE ANGLE ACROSS THE STARBOARD STERN


BARDID: CO-2014-0059
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ARKANSAS RIVER
NearestCityorTown: NATHROP
County: CHAFFEE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM CAPSIZED WHILE KAYAKING AND WAS UNABLE TO RIGHT HIMSELF DUE TO INEXPERIENCE WITH THAT TYPE OF VESSEL.  THE VICTIM WAS ALSO KAYAKING SOLO. 
CLASS I/II 
1410 CFS


BARDID: CO-2014-0060
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: JACKSON RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: ORCHARD
County: MORGAN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: person tangled in activity equ
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
WHEN GETTING READY TO PULL A SKIER THE VICTIM NOTICED THE TOW ROPE WAS GETTING STUCK IN THE PROPELLER AND GRABBED IT.  THE ROPE WOUND TIGHTLY AROUND TWO FINGERS ON HIS LEFT HAND CAUSING LACERATIONS THAT REQUIRED STITCHES


BARDID: CO-2014-0062
State: CO
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-05-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER
NearestCityorTown: GRAND JUNCTION
County: MESA
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
EquipmentFailure: Other
OtherEquipmentFailure: paddle
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
WHILE FLOATING, BOTH PADDLES ON VESSEL BROKE AND OPERATOR WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL VESSEL.  THEY HIT A BRIDGE SUPPORT, OPERATOR AND TWO PASSENGERS WERE EJECTED.  VESSEL AND OPERATOR HAVE NOT BEEN FOUND. 
CLASS II
UNKOWN FLOW


BARDID: CO-2014-0063
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CRYSTAL RIVER
NearestCityorTown: MARBLE
County: GUNNISON
WaterConditions: Very rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR ROLLED KAYAK TWICE AND SWAM OUT CLOSE TO SHORE ON THE THIRD.  FRIENDS COULDN'T PULL HIM OUT, BELIEVE HE WAS STUCK IN A SUBMERGED OBJECT, VICTIM WAS SWEPT INTO A LARGE STRAINER.  BODY RECOVERED 2 MONTHS LATER DOWNSTREAM. 
CLASS V 
2300 CFS


BARDID: CO-2014-0064
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CACHE LA POUDRE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: FT COLLINS
County: LARIMER
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL HIT LARGE HOLE, TURNED SLIGHTLY TO THE RIGHT, 180 ROTATE, CAPSIZING AND EJECTING ALL FOUR PASSENGER.  VICTIM WAS UNABLE TO SELF RESCUE BEFORE DROWNING.
CLASS IV 
4386 CFS.


BARDID: CO-2014-0066
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER
NearestCityorTown: RADIUM
County: GRAND
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
UNKNOWN - VICTIM IN AN INFLATABLE KAYAK AND WENT THROUGH RAPID. PARTNER WAS AHEAD OF VICTIM AND DID NOT SEE WHAT HAPPENED.  BY THE TIME THE PARTNER CAUGHT UP VICTIM HAD DROWNED. 
3110 CFS, CLASS III WHITEWATER


BARDID: CO-2014-0067
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: DILLON RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: FRISCO
County: SUMMIT
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 TRAVELING SOUTH AT APPROXIMATELY 15MPH.  THE STEERSMAN IN THE NUMBER 1 POSITION AT THE BOW DID NOT SEE VESSEL 2 (MOORED SAILBOAT) ON HIS RIGHT HAND SIDE.  VESSEL #1 COLLIDES WITH VESSEL #2


BARDID: CO-2014-0068
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:41:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE GRANBY
NearestCityorTown: GRAND LAKE
County: GRAND
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL #1 WAS FOLLOWING VESSEL #2 TOWARDS SHORE WHEN VESSEL #2 SUDDENLY STOPPED, VESSEL #1 COLLIDED WITH VESSEL #2.  Operator2 suffered a minor injury when he impacted his boat.


BARDID: CO-2014-0069
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-09-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:36:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BLUE MESA RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: GUNNISON
County: GUNNISON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL #1 WAS DRIFTING WHEN A GUST OF WIND CAUSED APPROXIMATELY TWO FOOT WAVES TO BREAK OVER THE STERN, VESSEL FILLED WITH WATER AND SANK. VICTIM WAS PUSHED TO SHORE BY WIND AND WAVES.


BARDID: CO-2014-0073
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHERRY CREEK RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: AURORA
County: ARAPAHOE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
THE VESSEL SLOWED DOWN TO MAKE A SHARP TURN, WHEN THE VICTIM WHO WAS SEATED HIT HER HEAD ON THE DRIVER'S CONSOLE


BARDID: CO-2014-0076
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-09-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:29:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHERRY CREEK RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: AURORA
County: ARAPAHOE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL #1 WAS ON PLANE WHEN IT COLLIDED WITH THE PORT SIDE/MID SECTION OF VESSEL #2.  TWO PARTIES ON VESSEL #1 WERE INJURED after being ejected ALONG WITH ONE PERSON ON VESSEL #2. Operator1 was at fault for navigation rules violations; he was inexperienced with under 10 hours of experience on a PWC.  V1 subjects were injured, one from falling from the vessel and the other from striking v2.  V2 subject was injured from striking the boat.


BARDID: CO-2014-0078
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-09-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHERRY CREEK RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: AURORA
County: ARAPAHOE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR AND PASSENGERS OF VESSEL #1 BELIEVED THAT THE VESSEL WAS STOPPED AND IN NEUTRAL.  VICTIM #1 AND ANOTHER PASSENGER JUMPED INTO THE WATER, THE VESSEL WAS IN SLOW REVERSE AND BACKED INTO THE VICTIM CAUSING TWO LACERATIONS TO HIS FOREARM FROM THE PROPELLER.


BARDID: CO-2014-0079
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: N STERLING RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: STERLING
County: LOGAN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM WAS SWIMMING OFF OF VESSEL #1, WHICH WAS NOT MOORED AND NOT UNDER COMMAND.  HE SUDDENLY EXPERIENCED TROUBLE SWIMMING AND ALL ATTEMPTS TO RESCUE WERE UNSUCCESSFUL.  VICTIM HAD MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS AND HAD DIFFICULTY WALKING AND SWIMMING


BARDID: CO-2014-0080
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ARKANSAS RIVER
NearestCityorTown: SALIDA
County: CHAFFEE
WaterConditions: Very rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Dam/lock
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
A RECREATIONAL WHITE WATER BOAT WENT OVER THE MAIN PART OF A LOWHEAD DAM.  THE BOAT CAPSIZED.  THE VICTIM BECAME SEPARATED FROM THE BOAT AND HER PFD.  THE VICTIM DROWNED AND WE RECOVERED 4 DAYS LATER, 4 MILES BELOW THE DAM. 

1800 CFS 
CLASS  1


BARDID: CO-2014-0082
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:44:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ARKANSAS RIVER
NearestCityorTown: BUENA VISTA
County: CHAFFEE
WaterConditions: Very rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM WAS SEPARATED FROM HIS VESSEL WHEN GOING THROUGH A CLASS IV-V  RAPID AND WAS UNABLE TO SWIM TO SAFETY
 
CLASS IV-V+
1260 CFS (GRANITE WATER FLOW GAUGE)
1620 CFS (WELLSVILLE GUAGE)


BARDID: CO-2014-0093
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PUEBLO RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: PUEBLO
County: PUEBLO
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
THE COMBINATION OF OVERLOADING AND CHANGING DIRECTION CAUSED THE VESSEL TO CAPSIZE. THE VICTIM SUFFERED A LACERATION TO HIS HEAD.


BARDID: CO-2014-0104
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BLUE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: HEENEY
County: SUMMIT
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL COLLIDED WITH A ROCK AND FLIPPED, EJECTING ALL PASSENGERS (9).  ONE PARTY WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT  AND A SECOND VICTIM DROWNED.  THE VICTIM WAS WEARING A PFD WHEN THE ACCIDENT HAPPENED.  WHEN HIS BODY WAS RECOVERED, THE LIFE JACKET WAS OFF.  IT'S UNKNOWN WHAT HAPPENED IN BETWEEN DUE TO NOT BEING OBSERVED BY ANYONE. 

CLASS IV 
1000-1300 CFS


BARDID: CO-2014-0106
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-09-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHERRY CREEK RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: AURORA
County: ARAPAHOE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
THE VICTIM WAS RIDING ON A TUBE BEING TOWED.  THE TUBE STRUCK A SMALL WAVE THAT THE VICTIM DID NOT SEE.  THE BOUNCE CAUSED INJURY TO THE VICTIM'S NECK.


BARDID: CO-2014-0107
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHATFIELD RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: LITTLETON
County: JEFFERSON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Carbon monoxide exposure
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: CO POISONIng
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM WAS SWIMMING NEAR BACK OF IDLING VESSEL AND BECAME UNCONSCIOUS DUE TO CARBON MONOXIDE.  LATER AT THE HOSPITAL, THE LEVEL WAS 50 PPM.


BARDID: CO-2014-0112
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:13:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PUEBLO
NearestCityorTown: PUEBLO
County: PUEBLO
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM STOOD UP ON A STATIONARY VESSEL.  SHE SLIPPED AND CAUGHT HER LEG ON THE BACK STARBOARD CLEAT AS SHE FELL, CUTTING THE BACK OF HER RIGHT LEG.


BARDID: CO-2014-0114
State: CO
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-06-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:09:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PUEBLO
NearestCityorTown: PUEBLO
County: PUEBLO
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was travelling north bound in front of the dam on the south side of the concrete structure of the dam.  The vessel had 3 occupants in the bow of the boat.  The vessel came over a large wave and the bow went into the next wave.  The vessel took on a great deal of water and swamped, causing it to sink.  Vessel #2 responded to help the occupants of vessel 1.  While doing so, they swamped and capsized due to the heavy weather conditions.


BARDID: CO-2014-0115
State: CO
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-11-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: TAYLOR RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: GUNNISON
County: GUNNISON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with commercial vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was anchored & fishing.  They saw vessel #2 launch make a loop around the lake, and went back to the ramp to pick up passengers.  When they departed again, they began driving directly at vessel #1; the only other vessel on the water.  When vessel 2 was within 100 yards of vessel 1, operator 1 stood up and tried to wave operator 2 off, but they collided and vessel 2 "ramped" vessel 1.  Operator 2 admits to being distracted by showing something to a passenger and not keeping a proper look out.  Operator 1 said operator 2 smelled of alcohol, but the responding officer did not arrive in time to address the issue.


BARDID: CO-2014-0116
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PUEBLO
NearestCityorTown: PUEBLO
County: PUEBLO
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
WHILE THE VESSEL WAS UNDERWAY, THE OPERATOR FAILED TO KEEP A PROPER LOOKOUT AND DID NOT SEE A LARGE PIECE OF WOOD FLOATING AT THE WATER LINE.  HE STRUCK THE WOOD, WHICH CAUSED A CRACK IN THE HULL AND DAMAGED PROPELLER.  THE BILGE PUMP WAS UNABLE TO PUMP OUT THE WATER AS QUICKLY AS IT WAS COMING IN, SO IT PARTIALLY SUBMERGED.


BARDID: CO-2015-0005
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:48:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Chatfield Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Littleton
County: Jefferson
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator 1 was towing victim 1 behind a PWC.  Victim 1 fell while knee boarding and continued to hold onto the tow rope, which caused his right shoulder.  Victim 1 was treated by EMS and taken to Littleton hospital.


BARDID: CO-2015-0006
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:12:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: JACKSON LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Orchard
County: Morgan
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
O1 said that he was driving in a straight line at a low speed during the incident. He was operating the boat at a speed less than which his speedometer could read. V1 was sitting on the floor of an  inflatable towing tube.  V1 was sitting with his feet forward and his back resting on the thwart. O1 then said V1 rolled out of the tube on V1s own accord. No environmental or boat operation had persuade him to get out of the tube. V1 rolled over the side of the tube and into the water feet first. V1 was wearing a personal flotation devise and immediately started to scream that his Left shoulder hurt. O1 picked him up in his boat and brought him to the boat dock. victim and subject walked to the marina store where Ranger made contact with V1. V1 was transported via ambulance to CPMC.  V1 had complained of a previous shoulder injury and I was told he was set up to get shoulder surgery in the near future.


BARDID: CO-2015-0007
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: RIDGEWAY RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: RIDGEWAY
County: OURAY
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause3: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS RIDING ON A 2-PASSENGER, UPRIGHT, BUCKET SEAT TUBE, INCURRED INJURIES TO HER FACE AND HEAD.  THE TUBE WAS ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE WAKE, ON THE PORT SIDE OF THE BOAT WHEN IT WENT OVER NUMEROUS LARGE WAVES THAT WERE COMING INTO THE TUBE.  THE MOTION FROM THE ONCOMING WAVE SENT V1 KNEE INTO HER FACE AND CAUSED HER HEAD TO BE THROWN BACKWARDS WITH SOME FORCE.  SHE THEN MOTIONED TO THE BOAT OPERATOR TO SLOW AND THEN STOP.


BARDID: CO-2015-0010
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:14:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: JACKSON LAKE
NearestCityorTown: FORT MORGAN
County: MORGAN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
WHEN BOAT1 TURNED A CORNER NEAR THE DAM, THE TUBE IT WAS TOWING WITH 2 PASSENGERS ABOARD FLIPPED OVER ON EDGE OF WAKE.  VICTIM APPEARED TO HAVE BROKEN OR DISLOCATED ARM. PASSENGER WAS TRANSPORTED TO COLORADO PLAINS MEDICAL CENTER BY MOTHER AND STEP-FATHER.


BARDID: CO-2015-0012
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BOYD LAKE
NearestCityorTown: LOVELAND
County: LARIMER
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS TRYING TO SPLASH VESSEL 2 WITH ITS WAKE.  VESSEL 1 COLLIDED WITH THE PORT SIDE OF VESSEL 2.  THE COLLISION INJURED THE LEFT LEG OF THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL 2.  THERE WAS A CITATION ISSUED FOR THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1, "UNLAWFUL OPERATION OF A  VESSEL IN A CARELESS MANNER"  OPERATOR OF VESSEL 2 WAS ADMITTED TO THE HOSPITAL.


BARDID: CO-2015-0013
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: STAGECOACH RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: OAK CREEK
County: ROUTT
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM 1 WAS WATER SKIING AND HAD JUST STOOD UP ON THE SKIES AND WAS TURNING RIGHT OVER HE WAVES WHEN SHE STARTED TO FALL.  SHE STATED THAT HER RIGHT SKI REMAINED FLAT ON THE WATER AS HER BODY FELL AND SHE THEN FELT SOMETHING TEAR IN HER RIGHT THIGH.  SHE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A TORN HAMSTRING.


BARDID: CO-2015-0014
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Pueblo
NearestCityorTown: Pueblo
County: Pueblo
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR WAS STATIONARY AND PICKING UP THE FIRST OF 2 DOWNED TUBERS, THE VICTIM.  HE SAW ANOTHER UNIDENTIFIED VESSEL APPROACHING THE 2ND TUBER.  THE OPERATOR BELIEVED THE VICTIM WAS FULLY ON BOARD, SO HE THROTTLED UP TO GET TO THE OTHER TUBER.  WHEN HE DID, THE PROPELLER STRUCK THE FOOT OF THE VICTIM, CAUSING A LACERATION.  THE 2ND VESSEL WAS NEVER IDENTIFIED.


BARDID: CO-2015-0015
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHERRY CREEK RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: AURORA
County: ARAPAHOE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
WHILE DOCKING, VICTIM 1'S BOAT DRIFTED TOO CLOSE TO ANOTHER VISITOR'S TRAILER.  VICTIM 1 REACHED DOWN INTO THE WATER TO TRY AND STOP THE BOAT AND SUBSEQUENTLY LACERATED HIS HAND ON THE TRAILER.  EMS WAS CALLED AND VICTIM 1 WENT TO THE HOSPITAL.


BARDID: CO-2015-0016
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GREEN RIVER
NearestCityorTown: DINOSAUR
County: MOFFAT
WaterConditions: Very rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
WHILE RAFTING DOWN THE GREEN RIVER 4 INDIVIDUALS WERE THROWN FROM THEIR RAFT AFTER HITTING A ROCK AND FLIPPING AT THE TRIPLET FALLS RAPID THROUGH THE "BIRTH CANAL" SECTION.  3 INDIVIDUALS MADE IT OUT OF THE RIVER WITH NO INJURIES.  VICTIM 1 WAS SEEN TRYING TO GRAB ONTO BOULDERS AS HE FLOATED DOWNSTREAM AND APPEARED TO HAVE A DIFFICULT TIME KEEPING HIS HEAD ABOVE WATER.  APPROXIMATELY 5 MINUTES AFTER THE INCIDENT, VICTIM 1'S BUCKLED LIFE JACKET AND SHOE WERE LOCATED NEAR THE POINT LAST SEEN.  HIS BODY WAS RECOVERED THERE 2 DAYS LATER.


BARDID: CO-2015-0017
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: DILLON RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: DILLON
County: SUMMIT
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 WAS UN-DOCKING AND REVERSED VESSEL 1 ON THE PORT SIDE TURNING 90 DEGREES, HE THEN STARTED TO DRIFT STARBOARD TOWARDS DILLON MARINA A-DOCK.  OPERATOR 1 ACCELERATED RAPIDLY COLLIDING WITH THE ENGINE OF VESSEL 2 DOCKED IN SLIP OF THE MARINA.  NO ALCOHOL OR DRUGS WERE APPARENT.


BARDID: CO-2015-0018
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:43:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CACHE LA POUDRE RIVER
County: LARIMER
WaterConditions: Very rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
7 people were rafting down the cache la poudre river.  About 45 minutes into the float trip the rafters came across rough rapids.  The raft struck a partially submerged rock and flipped, knocking everyone off the raft.  5 people swam to shore.  Operator 1 pulled victim 1 from the water and victim 1 was given cpr by witness 1.  Ems was on scene.  Victim 1 was pronounced dead at 2142 hours.  Rescue efforts were in progress for 4 rafters stuck on the south side of the river.  Rescue team finished at 0500 6/15/15, no further injuries.
 


BARDID: CO-2015-0020
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PLATTE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: DOUGLAS
County: DOUGLAS
WaterConditions: Very rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
OtherAccidentCause: unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 5/30/2015 at Approximately 1900, the operator of vessel 1 drove his up the Platte River from the Bridge of the Main Park Road of Chatfield State Park, Littleton, Douglas, Colorado. Operator unbolted the windshield of vessel 1 in order to fit under the bridge due to high water and flood conditions. As Vessel 1 headed upstream in flood conditions it hit a submerged object, causing the loss of power to the motor. Vessel 1 than partially capsized and both the operator of vessel 1 and his dog entered the water. The operator of vessel 1 was not wearing a PFD as he entered the water during flood conditions. The operator of vessel 1 and his dog were swept downstream from vessel 1. Vessel 1 was capsized and pinned against a downed tree. The operator of vessel 1 swam downstream for an estimated 20 minutes before he reached the bridge at the main park road, where he was contacted by Chatfield State Park Staff.  Approximately two weeks later 6/14/2015, vessel 1 was recovered from the Platte river.  On 7/9/2015  vessel 1 was returned to operator 1.


BARDID: CO-2015-0021
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHATFIELD RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: LITTLETON
County: JEFFERSON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Improper loading
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 1015 hours he was motoring towards the East Dock of the North Boat Ramps on Chatfield Reservoir, Chatfield State Park, Jefferson County, CO at approximately 2 miles per hour. There was no wind, but wake action in the area had produced choppy water conditions with waves approaching 1.5’ in height. OPERATOR 1 stated that waves began coming over the transom of his vessel filling the vessel. The vessel then capsized and sank beneath Him. OPERATOR 1 stated he was wearing a PFD and floated to the side as the vessel turned over and resurfaced upside down. OPERATOR 1 stated that an identified motorist picked up OPERATOR 1 and assisted him in righting the vessel, and towing it to the dock where they were able to get it onto OPERATOR 1 trailer. OPERATOR 1 stated that when it overturned, he lost the following items: a marine battery, an anchor, a handheld Garmin GPD, an ultralight rod and reel, and a tackle box containing, by OPERATOR 1 estimate, approximately $1,000.00 worth of tackle collected over 40-50 years.


BARDID: CO-2015-0024
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHATFIELD RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: LITTLETON
County: DOUGLAS
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS DRIVING BEHIND VESSEL 2 ON CHATFIELD RESERVOIR APPROX. 500 YARDS SE OF THE TOWER.  VESSEL 2 SLOWED AND VESSEL 1 STRUCK THE BACK OF VESSEL 2, CAUSING BOTH OPERATORS TO FALL OFF THEIR PWC'S INTO THE WATER.  OPERATOR 2 SUSTAINED A LACERATION TO THE BACK RIGHT SIDE OF HIS HEAD AND A CONTUSION TO HIS ELBOW.  OPERATOR 1 WAS ISSUED A CITATION FOR UNLAWFUL OPERATION OF A VESSEL IN A CARELESS MANNER.


BARDID: CO-2015-0025
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:12:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHATFIELD RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: LITTLETON
County: DOUGLAS
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
WHILE WAKE BOARDING VICTIM 1 ATTEMPTED AN AIRBORNE 360 DEGREE TURN AND FELL FACE FIRST INTO THE WATER. VICTIM 1 WAS UNCONSCIOUS WITH HIS FACE STILL IN THE WATER.  ONE OF THE PASSENGERS JUMPED IN TO HOLD HIS HEAD ABOVE THE WATER SO HE WOULDN'T DROWN.  VICTIM 1 WAS BLEEDING OUT OF HIS NOSE. WHEN VICTIM 1 REGAINED CONSCIOUSNESS HE WENT INTO A SEIZURE AND STARTED FOAMING AT THE MOUTH.  THE PASSENGER THEN TURNED HIS HEAD TO THE SIDE IN EFFORT TO GET THE BLOOD AND WATER OUT OF HIS LUNGS.  VICTIM 1 WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL.


BARDID: CO-2015-0027
State: CO
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ARKANSAS RIVER
NearestCityorTown: NATHROP
County: CHAFFEE
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
WHILE RAFTING DOWN THE ARKANSAS RIVER IN THE SECTION OF BROWNS CANYON, ALL 4 PASSENGERS WERE EJECTED FROM THE VESSEL AFTER HITTING THE STAIRCASE RAPID.  THE RAFT WENT DOWN STREAM WITH NO OPERATOR NOR PASSENGERS ABOARD.  A COMMERCIAL RAFTING TRIP PICKED UP ALL 4 PASSENGERS AND BROUGHT THEM TO SHORE.  VICTIM 1 SUFFERED FROM A LACERATION OF THE HEAD AFTER STRIKING A ROCK IN THE WATER AND WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL FOR STITCHES AND FURTHER EVALUATION.  THE RAFT WAS NEVER RECOVERED.


BARDID: CO-2015-0035
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ARKANSAS RIVER
NearestCityorTown: CANON CITY
County: FREMONT
WaterConditions: Very rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM 1 FLOATED INTO CORNER POCKET RAPID WHEN HIS KAYAK WAS VIOLENTLY FLIPPED.  AS HE WAS UPSIDE DOWN, VICTIM 1 LOST HIS PADDLE AND SUFFERED A ROCK TO THE FACE.  VICTIM 1 WAS RESCUED FROM THE WATER AND WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL FOR STITCHES.


BARDID: CO-2015-0045
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: JACKSON LAKE
NearestCityorTown: ORCHARD
County: MORGAN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
OtherAccidentEvent: person strikes propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim claimed to have jumped off the back of his 1994 Blue and White Four Winns Horizon. Victim claimed when he hit the water he kicked outwards with his legs, causing his shin to make contact with his boat's propeller. His engine was not on at the time. First Aid was given at the Jackson Lake ANS Inspection Station shortly after the accident and again the next morning, July 26, 2015 at approximately 0900 hours at the victim's campsite (Lakeside #48). Upon arriving back home from the park, the victim went to the hospital for further medical treatment on the wound.


BARDID: CO-2015-0047
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:22:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHATFIELD RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: LITTLETON
County: DOUGLAS
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
When  VESSEL 1 turned right, the wind was on their port side, making them the give way vessel. VESSEL 2 had the wind on their starboard side, giving them the right of way.  VESSEL 1 admitted they would not make Mark 7 and were attempting to go behind all other vessels.  VESSEL 1 also admitted that they acknowledged AUTUMN WIND’s right of way. VESSEL 2 did not turn immediately right as that would risk colliding with the vessel that was directly behind and right of them. One of VESSEL 2 crew stated that they did attempt to steer into the wind, indicating they made some attempt to avoid the collision. I determined that  VESSEL 1 should not have attempted such a maneuver given the close proximity of all the vessels and that it was not reasonable for VESSEL 2 to turn immediately right as that was likely to cause a collision with the vessel behind them.


BARDID: CO-2015-0049
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHATFIELD RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: LITTLETON
County: JEFFERSON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM 1 stated that he had been tubing with his friends, and while he was attempting to get back into the boat from the water using the ladder on the stern in heavy chop with the assistance from his friend, he  lost his balance and fell. When  VICTIM 1 fell, he struck his left arm on the rear port side cleat, causing a significant laceration to his left wrist. VICTIM 1 also had multiple small lacerations on both legs that occurred during the fall. Victim stated that he drank 5 beers throughout the day, but was not visibly intoxicated.  EMS was called and the VICTIM was taken to the hospital.


BARDID: CO-2015-0056
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: DILLON RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: DILLON
County: SUMMIT
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
AccidentCause3: Weather
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
High winds and waves pushed the sailboat into the Snake Arm of the reservoir when they were unable to tack properly.  There, the operator tried to steer the craft out to open water under power of the motor, which would not start.  The vessel blew into shallow water, causing damage to the rudder & hull.  The damage was extensive enough to allow the cockpit to swamp.


BARDID: CO-2015-0079
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-05-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHATFIELD RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: LITTLETON
County: DOUGLAS
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR GOT VESSEL STUCK IN THE TREES NEAR THE MARINA AT CHATFIELD STATE PARK.  AFTER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME OF ATTEMPTING TO FREE THE VESSEL THE OPERATOR INDUCED INJURY BY EXPOSURE TO ELEMENTS.


BARDID: CO-2015-0082
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHERRY CREEK RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: AURORA
County: ARAPAHOE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR 1 WAS MAKING A SHARP TURN WHEN VESSEL 1 HIT A WAVE. OPERATOR/VICTIM SLIPPED AND HIT HANDLEBARS RESULTING IN INJURY.


BARDID: CO-2015-0084
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HOLBROOK RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: SWINK
County: OTERO
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 WAS TOWING A TUBE WITH PASSENGER 1 (DECEASED) AND PASSENGER 2 (WITNESS). THE OPERATOR WAS MAKING A TURN WHEN PASSENGER 1 FELL OFF THE TUBE. INITIALLY PASSENGER 1 REPORTED TO BE OKAY, BUT WAS HAVING GREAT DIFFICULTY GETTING BACK ON THE TUBE . OPERATOR CIRCLED BACK AROUND TO PICK UP PASSENGER 1, BUT AT THIS TIME PASSENGER WAS UNRESPONSIVE. AUTHORITIES WERE NOTIFIED AND VICTIM WAS TRANSPORTED TO SHORE. REVIVAL EFFORT WERE UNSUCCESSFUL.  THROUGH THE INVESTIGATION, THERE ARE SEVERAL INCONSISTENCIES WITH THE OPERATOR'S STATEMENT AND WITNESSES, INCLUDING WHETHER OR NOT THE VICTIM WAS WEARING A LIFE JACKET AND HOW LONG SHE HAD BEEN IN THE WATER BEFORE RECOVERY.  THE INVESTIGATION WAS CLOSED AS DESCRIBED.


BARDID: CO-2015-0085
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:17:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: JACKSON RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: ORCHARD
County: MORGAN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 APPEARED TO BE TRAVELING AT CRUISING SPEED FOLLOWING THE SHORELINE WITH THE DAM ON THE STARBOARD SIDE. VESSEL 1 FAILED TO TURN WITH THE CONTOUR OF THE DAM TO THE NORTH. VESSEL 1 MADE AN ABRUPT TURN TO THE PORT SIDE AND IMPACTED THE FACE OF THE DAM AT APPROXIMATELY A 45 DEGREE ANGLE. VESSEL 1 TRAVELED UP THE DAM 42'9" TO THE TOP WHERE IT STUCK THE WALL, AND TRAVEL ANOTHER 47'7" TO ITS RESTING PLACE ON TOP OF THE DAM FACING NORTH. OPERATOR AND PASSENGER FLED THE SCENE.


BARDID: CO-2015-0086
State: CO
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-07-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHATFIELD RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: LITTLETON
County: DOUGLAS
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR 1 OF VESSEL 1 WAS DRIVING FROM ROXBOROUGH COVE TO THE NORTH RAMP WHEN A LARGE WAVE HIT THE STARBOARD SIDE OF THE VESSEL. AS A RESULT THE VESSEL SWAMPED, TURNED ON ITS SIDE AND THE BOW BEGAN TO FILL WITH WATER EVENTUALLY CAUSING THE VESSEL TO COMPLETELY SINK.


BARDID: CO-2015-0088
State: CO
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-08-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:12:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BOYD LAKE
NearestCityorTown: LOVELAND
County: LARIMER
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS TRAVELING NORTH AND VESSEL 2 WAS BEHIND VESSEL 1 AND TO THE RIGHT. VESSEL 1 TURNED RIGHT AND CONTINUED TRAVEL UNTIL FACING ALMOST SOUTH. VESSEL 2 WAS AT A CONSTANT SPEED UNTIL VESSEL 1 WAS TURNING THEN OPERATOR 2 TURNED OFF THROTTLE AND TRIED TO TURN TO AVOID VESSEL 1. VESSEL 1 HIT THE PORT SIDE BOW OF VESSEL 2 RESULTING IN INJURIES TO OPERATOR 1 AND VICTIM AND DAMAGES TO VESSEL 1.


BARDID: CO-2015-0090
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GUNNISON RIVER
NearestCityorTown: GUNNISON
County: GUNNISON
WaterConditions: Very rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
WHEN TRAVELING THE GUNNISON RIVER VESSEL 1 HIT A RAPID CAUSING THE VESSEL TO FLIP. VICTIM DISAPPEARED IN THE WATER. OPERATOR SWAM TO WHITE WATER PARK AND NOTIFIED 911 AFTER BORROWING A PHONE APPROXIMATELY A HOUR AFTER THE INCIDENT. SEARCH AND RESCUE FOUND THE VICTIM UNDER STRAINER 100-200 YARDS FROM THE CONFLUENCE OF THE OHIO CREEK. VICTIM WAS TRANSPORTED TO HOSPITAL AND PRONOUNCED DECEASED.


BARDID: CO-2015-0091
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: FRYING PAN RIVER
NearestCityorTown: BASALT
County: EAGLE
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
ON THE FRYING PAN RIVER NEAR SEVEN CASTLES THE WITNESS GOT SEPARATED FROM THE VICTIM. A REPORTING PARTY AT PUEBLO BRIDGE SAW VESSEL 1 FLOAT BY UNOCCUPIED FOLLOWED BY THE VICTIM FACE DOWN IN THE WATER. VICTIM WAS RETRIEVED FROM THE RIVER NEAR THE CONFLUENCE OF THE ROARING FORK RIVER. LIFE SAVING EFFORTS WERE ADMINISTERED BUT WERE UNSUCCESSFUL.  THERE WERE NO WITNESSES TO THE ACCIDENT, IT IS UNKNOWN HOW IT OCCURED.  AT THE AUTOPSY, THE VICTIM HAD 21 NG/ML BLOOD, APPROXIMATELY 4 TIMES THE LEGAL LIMIT TO DRIVE.
 


BARDID: CO-2015-0092
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:38:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER
NearestCityorTown: GLENWOOD SPRINGS
County: GARFIELD
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
While rafting the colorado river near grizzly creek vessel 1 flipped due to a large hydraulic wave fueled by 11,000 cfs flow. The operator and passenger 2 flipped the vessel back over and looked for the victim. Approximately two minutes after the vessel had flipped the victim's life jacket was seen and the operator was able to get to the victim. The victim's life jacket was pulled over the victims head. The operator and passenger were able to pull the victim into the vessel, but at this time the victim was unresponsive. Cpr was given to the victim starting on the vessel, and continued once on shore. Life saving efforts were unsuccessful.  This area is considered class iii whitewater.  The flow was peak for the season.

The officer investigation report is very light; it does not contain many details.  Data in this report will be light because of that.
 


BARDID: CO-2015-0095
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHERRY CREEK RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: AURORA
County: ARAPAHOE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 FELL OFF WHILE OPERATING VESSEL. OPERATOR INHALED WATER AND FELL UNCONSCIOUS. OPERATOR WAS PULLED ASHORE AND REGAINED CONSCIOUSNESS. SHORTLY AFTER EMS ARRIVED AND OPERATOR WAS TRANSPORTED TO HOSPITAL.


BARDID: CO-2015-0097
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-09-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHATFIELD RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: LITTLETON
County: DOUGLAS
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS AT REST ON THE RESERVOIR. OPERATOR CLAIMED TO BE HELPING A UNKNOWN INDIVIDUAL PREPARE FOR WAKEBOARDING AT THE REAR OF THE VESSEL. OPERATOR WAS STANDING ON THE REAR DECK WHEN THE OPERATOR SLIPPED AND FELL TOWARD THE REAR STARBOARD SIDE OF THE VESSEL. OPERATOR FELL ON THE METAL, VERTICAL BOAT CLEAT WHICH STUCK THE OPERATOR RESULTING INJURY.


BARDID: CO-2015-0098
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:09:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHERRY CREEK RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: AURORA
County: ARAPAHOE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS LEAVING A NO WAKE ZONE NEAR THE EAST SIDE OF THE SWIM BEACH AND VESSEL 2 WAS BEHIND AND TO THE LEFT OF VESSEL 1. ONCE OUTSIDE OF THE WAKE ZONE VESSEL 1 SPED UP AND WAS TURNING LEFT. VESSEL 2 WAS SPEEDING UP AND CONTINUING STRAIGHT AND CAUGHT VESSEL 1 WAKE. VESSEL 2 HIT THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 CAUSING OPERATOR 1 TO FLIP OVER VESSEL 1 AND RESULTING IN INJURIES.


BARDID: CO-2015-0099
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NORTH STERLING RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: STERLING
County: LOGAN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS PULLING VICTIM AS A WATER SKIER. VICTIM ATTEMPTED TO GET UP ON THE SKIS AND FELL AWKWARDLY RESULTING IN INJURY. WHEN VESSEL RETURNED VICTIM TO SHORE EMS HELPED VICTIM TO AMBULANCE TO TOOK TO NEARBY MEDICAL CENTER.


BARDID: CO-2015-0103
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-09-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PAGOSA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: PAGOSA SPRINGS
County: ARCHULETA
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Sudden medical condition
AccidentCause2: Improper loading
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
THE VICTIM AND OPERATOR LAUNCH AN INFLATABLE RAFT AT DAWN TO FISH.  WHEN THEY WERE APPROXIMATELY 200' FROM SHORE, VICTIM BEGAN TO COMPLAIN OF ASTHMA ISSUES.  THE VICTIM WAS STANDING, BECAME UNSTEADY, AND EVENTUALLY CAPSIZED THE VESSEL.  THE OPERATOR SWAM THE VESSEL TO SHORE WHILE THE VICTIM HELD ON.  WHEN THEY GOT CLOSE ENOUGH TO SHORE TO WALK, THE OPERATOR WENT FOR THE VICTIM'S MEDICATION.  WHEN HE RETURNED, PARAMEDICS WERE UNSUCCESSFULLY ADMINISTERING CPR.  ACCORDING TO THE CORONER, THE CAUSE OF DEATH WAS DROWNING.


BARDID: CO-2015-1000
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-03 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Granby
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: unknown
Visibility: unknown
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
A subject is presumed deceased after he jumped overboard a pontoon boat on Lake Granby in the afternoon.  He is presumed drowned.


BARDID: CO-2016-0001
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BOYD LAKE
NearestCityorTown: LOVELAND
County: Larimer
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Report is very vague as the reporting party was not on scene, and the victim will not return phone calls for follow-up.

According to the RP, vessel 1 was traveling toward Heron Cove Beach when the vessel was approached by 2 unknown PWCS. The two PWCSs continued toward vessel 1. Operator of vessel 1 alleges that she made an evasive maneuver to the starboard to avoid a collision with the two unknown PWCs. Even though the maneuver was made one of the PWCs collided with the rear portside  of vessel #1, causing the passenger to be ejected. The operator of vessel 1 was knocked unconscious and sustained serious injuries. She was taken to the hospital by her family and the incident was reported until later in the evening after everyone had gone home.

The conditions of this accident are suspicious and I am unsure if we are getting the whole story.


BARDID: CO-2016-0002
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-05-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:15:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: South Platte River
NearestCityorTown: Fort Morgan
County: Morgan
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Dam/lock
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On the South Platte River 75 yards above the diversion dam Victim 1 entered the water on the north side of the river. Victim 1 disappeared while kayaking in vessel 1. Victim 1 went over the dam in the middle of the dam and ended up in a boil and was trying to get out of it until he disappeared in the water.Vessel 1 then floated out of the boil and Victim 1 was not seen with vessel 1. Search and rescue continued until the next day until approximately 10:45 am when the body of victim 1 was found 2 miles down stream of the dam.  The area where the body was found was correlated with MCR25 and MCR26. It was concluded that the death was caused by drowning.


BARDID: CO-2016-0003
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-05-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:45:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Boedecker Reservior
NearestCityorTown: Loveland
County: Larimer
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
AccidentCause3: Improper loading
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
2 men were fishing in a canoe (vessel 1) on a chilly evening. One of the men stood up causing the canoe to capsize. Both men were ejected from the boat.
One of the men stayed with the canoe and the other tried to swim for shore approx. 20 meters out. The male that attempted to swim for shore drowned.
Neither male was wearing a PFD, nor were there any present. The male that stayed with the canoe survived, and was treated at the scene and released.
Alcohol was involved but not ruled a major factor.


BARDID: CO-2016-0008
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PUEBLO
NearestCityorTown: PUEBLO
County: PUEBLO
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was being operated near the North Shore Marina when the vessel operator noticed a large amount of water coming into the boat from the stern. The operator maneuvered the vessel close to shore so it would not completely sink. The vessel was removed/towed from the water by the marina staff. The vessel owner/operator believes the vessel sunk due to a failed through hull fitting near the engine exhaust port.


BARDID: CO-2016-0010
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: RIFLE GAP LAKE
NearestCityorTown: RIFLE
County: GARFIELD
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
While making a series of quick right to left turns vessel 1 eventually bit hard on a right maneuver causing a female passenger to be thrown violently into the wet bar on the boat. She had broken ribs and a punctured right lung due to the impact with the wet bar.


BARDID: CO-2016-0012
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:17:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HARVEY GAP LAKE
NearestCityorTown: SILT
County: GARFIELD
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Overloading
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 (a 3 person capacity canoe) was being operated on Harvey Gap Lake near the West Inlet. There were four people onboard the 3 person vessel.  A wave/wake struck vessel 1 from the side, causing the vessel to capsize, which resulted in all 4 occupants being ejected into the water. 2 of the 4 were very young children, both had on PFDs. All occupants were picked up by individuals on paddle boards and taken to shore. One of the adult passengers and the 2 children were transported to the hospital. The operator was later cited for operating a vessel that was over capacity.


BARDID: CO-2016-0013
State: CO
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-06-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:03:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHATFIELD
NearestCityorTown: LITTLETON
County: DOUGLAS
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentEvent3: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was being operated with three people onboard. Due to rough waters, waves started coming over the bow and into the boat. The operator slowed down and attempted to bail the water out, but it kept washing in. The vessel eventually swamped/ and sank. The three occupants were brought to shore by other vessels. The operator was transported and treated for hypothermia at the hospital.


BARDID: CO-2016-0014
State: CO
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-06-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:29:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Horsetooth Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: FORT COLLINS
County: Larimer
WaterConditions: Choppy
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: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was being operated when the engine caught on fire. The occupants tried to extinguish the fire but the fire extinguisher did not work.  Two of the three occupants put on PFDs and then swam to other vessels nearby. Vessel 1 burned to the waterline and was a total loss.


BARDID: CO-2016-0015
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CARTER LAKE
NearestCityorTown: BERTHOUD
County: Larimer
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 being towed on the north end of Carter Lake a 15 YOA female fell of a tube and was injured. She stated that when she fell off the tube and hit the water she heard a "pop"
and started to feel immediate great pain in her left elbow. The female was transported to the hospital by rescue with a suspected dislocated elbow.


BARDID: CO-2016-0017
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:15:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: John Martin Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Hastty
County: Bent
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
South of the Train Trestle on John Martin Reservoir two individuals were in a small raft. The wind increased causing the raft to over turn and the two occupants to enter the water. 
The female passenger was able to swim to a stand of trees. The male attempted to swim to their vehicle on shore but drowned in the process. Neither occupant had on a PFD,
though there were two PFDs attached to the raft. The male's body was recovered at a later date


BARDID: CO-2016-0018
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: John Martin Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: HASTY
County: BENT
WaterConditions: Choppy
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
OtherAccidentCause: Heavy Weather
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was being operated across the lake during moderate wind with choppy wave action at a low speed. Vessel took a wave over the back of the boat and the
engine cut out allowing boat to become swamped by additional waves. Occupants exited the boat and swam to shore on the south side of reservoir. Boat was left
floating bow up in the water.


BARDID: CO-2016-0020
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: STANDLEY LAKE
NearestCityorTown: WESTMINSTER
County: JEFFERSON
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: person struck by activity equi
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was towing a waterskier (victim) at Standley Lake. The skier was holding onto a rope attached to a boom. The boom was attached on the portside of the vessel, affixed to the vertical ski tower and attached with a stabilizing cable. Somehow the cable failed, snapped back and struck the skier/victim in the throat. Passengers tried to apply pressure to the victim's neck but he was declared dead at the dock once medical arrived.


BARDID: CO-2016-0022
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:46:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLORADO RIVER
NearestCityorTown: GLENWOODSPRINGS
County: GARFIELD
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 8th, 2016 Whitewater Rafting, LLC. (ROL #522) was conducting an afternoon half-day
commercial raft trip in Garfield County on the Colorado River in Glenwood Canyon between Grizzly Creek and their place of business at 2000 Devereux Road in Glenwood Springs, CO. 

At the put-in the operator instructed her inflatable kayaks to put their four IKs in the water and wait in the large eddy for the other guides to launch with their customers. The victim and another couple left the eddy. The operator headed after them before the first rapid. Victim one hit the first rapid sideways and fell into the water. Several attempts to get victim 1 out of the water were made by her son and the operator but were unsuccessful. Another trip leader came with his raft and by the help of the others they were able to get the victim into the raft. Victim 1 was breathing slowly and had a slow response time. Victim 1 was in the river for about a mile floating down stream. They arrived at the take out and victim 1's husband drove her away. She later went tot he hospital and stayed there for two nights.

The operator was operating recreationally, following a guide in a separate boat.


BARDID: CO-2016-0024
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BOYD LAKE
NearestCityorTown: LOVELAND
County: Larimer
WaterConditions: Calm
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Congested waters
AccidentCause3: Drug
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 10th, 2016 Operator 1 was operating vessel 1 westbound in the north west corner of the lake. Operator 2 was operating vessel 2 south bound.
Both vessels were up on plane. Operator 1 failed to observe vessel 2 until an accident was unavoidable. Operator 1 and Operator 2 both turned their vessels
away from each other but vessel 1 still hit the port side of vessel 2 with the starboard rear area of his personal watercraft (PWC). Operator 1 was ejected from the
vessel 1 where he collided with vessel 2's starboard side and sustained a minor closed head injury above his left temple and abrasions to his right hand.


BARDID: CO-2016-0027
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Pueblo
NearestCityorTown: PUEBLO
County: Pueblo
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
While increasing throttle, still plowing, coming up onto planning mode vessel #1 was pulling a female on a tube. The female fell off the tube at this time and hit the right side of her head either on the tube and or water. She also injured her right arm. She was taken to shore where she was transported by rescue to the hospital.


BARDID: CO-2016-0028
State: CO
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-07-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHATFIELD
NearestCityorTown: Littleton
County: DOUGLAS
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
AccidentCause2: Other
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On  July 10, 2016 at approximately 1800 hours, Vessel 1 was cruising on Chatfield Reservoir in between the Chatfield Marina and Chatfield Dam when the vessel
started filling with water. Vessel 1 started to sink with the stern going down first. All occupants made it to shore. The vessel was found by a fisherman on his fish finder/sonar
equipment. Boat Rangers found the location of the vessel from the fisherman's coordinates. Boat Rangers were able to tow the vessel to the South
Boat Ramp. The vessel had flipped over in the water and a tractor was needed to put the vessel upright. Vessel was listed as a total loss (approx. $18,000)


BARDID: CO-2016-0030
State: CO
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-05-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:51:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: RIFLE GAP RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: RIFLE
County: GARFIELD
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentEvent3: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 1 was operating in reverse gear in heavy wind/waves. Once he started going in forward gear he stated that the motor stopped working and then "dropped". This resulted in the vessel taking on water over the transom. The boat quickly swamped then sank. Operator was rescued by other vessel.


BARDID: CO-2016-0031
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PUEBLO LAKE RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: PUEBLO
County: PUEBLO
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Other
AccidentCause3: Sharp turn
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was towing a person on a tube along the dam at Lake Pueblo. The tube hit a wave which caused the tuber to land awkwardly on her wrist. She was taken to shore where she was later transported by rescue.


BARDID: CO-2016-0032
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: pueblo lake
NearestCityorTown: PUEBLO
County: Pueblo
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 1 (30 FT cabin cruiser) was attempting to leave his slip in the South Shore Marina at Lake Pueblo State Park. While attempting to leave, strong winds (10-20 MPH) caused his vessel to blow 
into four other vessels in surrounding slips. Total damage caused was approx. $2,300 total to all five vessels.


BARDID: CO-2016-0033
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: John Martin Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: HASTY
County: BENT
WaterConditions: Very rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Improper anchoring
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
OtherAccidentCause: Heavy weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was at anchor fishing near the island. Wind speed picked up rather quickly causing big wave action, 5-6 foot swells. During this wave action the vessel
took a wave over the back, causing the vessel to swamp and eventually flip over. Both occupants exited the vessel and swam to the near shoreline of Plover
Island. While pulling the vessel into the shore Occupant 2 strained his back. Owner and operator 1 pulled the vessel ashore and walked for help


BARDID: CO-2016-0036
State: CO
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-06-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HIGHLINE LAKE
NearestCityorTown: LOMA
County: MESA
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was having engine trouble and being operated back to the ramp under the power of a small trolling motor. There were many boats on the small lake which resulted in choppy water. Operator of vessel 1 turned his vessel which caused waves to come over the stern. He tried to hook up his bilge pump but could not do so quickly enough, and the vessel swamped, capsized, and sunk. Operator was OK and the vessel was towed back to shore and removed from the water.


BARDID: CO-2016-0037
State: CO
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-05-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:38:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: JACKSON LAKE
NearestCityorTown: ORCHARD
County: MORGAN
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1, a low riding jetboat with a large engine, was being operated in adverse weather conditions when the engine stopped working. The waves started to crash over the transom and swamp the boat. The occupants were able to get off the boat and tie it to the rocks on the dam before it was completely submerged. The vessel was later recovered.


BARDID: CO-2016-0041
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: JACKSON LAKE
NearestCityorTown: ORCAHRD
County: morgan
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
AccidentCause3: Improper loading
MachineryFailure: Electrical
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel one was not underway when it started to take on water. Strong winds caused waves to wash into the boat. The bilge was not operational so the boat continued to swamp until it eventually capsized. A nearby vessel was able to attach a rope to the bow, which was the only part of vessel#1 sticking out of the water. The vessel was eventually righted and then towed to the boat ramp where it was removed from the water. There were 4 people onboard during the incident and all had a PFD on


BARDID: CO-2016-0050
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BOYD LKAE STATE PARK
NearestCityorTown: LOVELAND
County: LARIMER
WaterConditions: Choppy
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
OtherAccidentCause: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was near the east shoreline and northeast of the marina and decided to return to the marina. Vessels 2 and 3 were along the east shoreline. Vessel 1
was traveling approximately 25 mph south while vessels 2 and 3 were northwest bound at approximately 25mph. Vessel 1 turned southwest towards the marina
and into the path of vessels 2 and 3. Vessel 1 decelerated to try and avoid the accident. Vessel 2 turned to his port side and avoided the collision. Vessel 3 turned
to his starboard side where the bow eye of vessel 1 contacted the rear port side of vessel 3 punching through the fiberglass hull and causing the port side of
vessel 3 to contact the port side of vessel 1. Vessel 3 sustained approximately $800 of damage to fiberglass and a missing purple rub rail that will need replaced.
The rapid deceleration of vessel 1 caused its operator to fall from the drivers chair while his passengers were tossed inside the cabin where they collided with the
windshield frame and other unknown objects inside the vessel. The operator of vessel 1 was uninjured. The operator of vessel 3 was ejected from the vessel and
was uninjured.
Operator of vessel #1 was cited for improper lookout $50 fine.

The two victims initially refused medical, but then later checked themselves into the hospital where they were evaluated


BARDID: CO-2016-0051
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BOYD LAKE
NearestCityorTown: LOVELAND
County: Larimer
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was riding parallel with Vessel 2 in a serpentine pattern, with Vessel 1 slightly behind Vessel 2. The operator of Vessel 2 lost sight of Vessel 1 and
turned into the path of Vessel 1. Vessel 1 attempted to swerve, but struck the starboard side of Vessel 2, ejecting the operator of Vessel 2.


BARDID: CO-2016-0052
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHATFIELD RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: Littleton
County: JEFFERSON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF A RENTED PADDLEBOARD DROWNED DURING SEVERE THUNDERSTORM ACCOMPANIED BY HAIL AND HIGH WINDS. A TYPE III
PFD WAS WORN BUT NOT DEPLOYED. PFD WAS MANUFACTURED TO INFLATE WHEN A RIPCORD IS PULLED, THEN MUST BE PLACED AROUND
NECK OF USER. OPERATOR LAST SEEN IN THE WATER ATTEMPTING TO CLIMB ONTO PADDLEBOARD BY SON. WHEN FOUND, THE VICTIM WAS FLOATING FACE DOWN IN THE WATER STILL 
TETHERED TO THE PADDLEBOARD.


BARDID: CO-2016-0053
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Pueblo
NearestCityorTown: PUEBLO
County: Pueblo
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/7/16 vessel #1 and its occupants were swimming around the boat in a cove on the west side of Lake Pueblo. The vessel operator noticed that his boat was getting too close to the rocks. He announced that he was moving the boat and assumed that all the people swimming in the water heard him. Without checking, the operator started the boat and shifted into reverse gear. After a few seconds he heard screaming and a "thump" He turned off the boat and ran to the back where he observed a female with severe lacerations to her right leg that were caused by the propeller of vessel #1. The female victim (who was wearing a PFD) was pulled into the boat and taken to shore where she was later transported to the hospital. Citation issued for careless operation.


BARDID: CO-2016-0054
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:28:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Pueblo
NearestCityorTown: PUEBLO
County: Pueblo
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was being operated near the N. Marina at Lake Pueblo  State Park, and was towing a wake boarder. The wake boarder fell forward and hit her face/head. The wake boarder complained of pain to her head and was transported back to shore where she was evaluated by EMS. Wake boarder was wearing a PFD at time of the incident and never lost consciousness


BARDID: CO-2016-0055
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:48:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHERRY CREEK RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: AURORA
County: ARAPAHOE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 2 was traveling south at approximately 15mph. The operator observed vessel 1 approaching from approximately 40 yards away in his peripheral vision and initiated a turn to try to avoid a collision. Vessel 1 collided with vessel 2 at approximately 40mph and the operator was ejected and struck the side of vessel 2. 

According to witnesses the operator of vessel 1 did not take any action to try to avoid the collision. The operator and passenger from vessel 2 entered the water to help the operator from vessel 1. operator 1 was unconscious. A passerby informed the Cherry Creek boat patrol who loaded the victim onto their boat and transported him to the East boat ramp. Care was transfered to medical personnel who then transported the victim to the hospital. The victim was pronounced dead at the hospital.


BARDID: CO-2016-0058
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: RIDGWAY RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: ridgway
County: OURAY
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel one was towing a water skier along the dam area of Ridgway Reservoir. The water skier fell and cracked three ribs. The skier was loaded onto vessel #1. He was later transported via ambulance to the hospital.


BARDID: CO-2016-0061
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:11:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Georgetown Lake
NearestCityorTown: Georgetown
County: CLEAR CREEK
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
A 30 YOA male was reported as struggling in the water near the center of Georgetown Lake. The male had fallen from his kayak as it capsized due to heavy winds. He was reported as struggling to stay afloat
and did not have a PFD on or with him. A Deputy tried to swim out to the male but as he got close, the male disappeared under the water. The male's body was later 
recovered and found in 8 FT of water.


BARDID: CO-2016-0063
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HORESTOOTH RESERVIOR
NearestCityorTown: FORT COLLINS
County: LARIMER
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Other
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel one was traveling through the Inlet Bay Channel at Horsetooth towing three people on a tube. A female fell off of the tube (victim) and the operator of V1 circled back to pick her up. It was believed that the operator accidentally hit the throttle in reverse which caused the victims leg to be pinched severely by the prop. It was believed that the prop was going in reverse as the victims leg was not cut but pinched, due to the blunt back edge of the prop blade.  The operator said he did not know the prop had cut the victim until he heard a loud scream and a thud, and the operator immediately turned the boat off and pulled the victim into the boat.


BARDID: CO-2016-0067
State: CO
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-09-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:22:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PUEBLO LAKE
NearestCityorTown: PUEBLO
County: PUEBLO
WaterConditions: Very rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 1 along with 6 passengers were near the dam at Lake Pueblo State Park. The water was calm and they were wake surfing for approx. 30 minutes when they noticed the wind start to pick up. They started to empty their ballast tanks as they headed toward shore. As they headed back, the added weight of the water in the ballast tanks and the heavy wave action caused the vessel to swamp and eventually capsize. All 7 people ended up in the water and all had PFDs. They were eventually picked up by another boat.


BARDID: CO-2016-0069
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-09-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: GRANBY
NearestCityorTown: GRAND LAKE
County: GRAND
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 9/6/16 a group of 10 were out on a rented pontoon on Lake Granby. Near the Grand Bay area of the lake, the pontoon was operating in forward gear. A male passenger who was originally seated on the front port side of the pontoon suddenly decided to stand up, walk to the front of the pontoon, and opened the front gate. The operator observed this action and panicked, immediately shifting the throttle from forward into the neutral. This sudden speed change caused the male passenger's momentum to go forward and he fell over the bow into the water. The pontoon then drifted over the top of him. The male passenger was not wearing a PFD. It took the group 5-10 minutes to get the male out of the water and onto the boat where CPR was started. 

NOTE Lake Granby is a alpine high altitude lake with year round fridgid water temperatures that hover around 60 degrees. The male victim had been noted as consuming at least two alcoholic beverages so that could have played a factor.


BARDID: CO-2016-0070
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CARTER LAKE
NearestCityorTown: LOVELAND
County: LARIMER
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel one was towing a wake board near the Carter Knolls area of Carter Lake. He pointed to try and get the operator's attention to warn of approaching hazards (rocks). The operator was not paying attention and the boat hit skid across the rocks. No one onboard or being towed was injured. vessel 1 was towed by another vessel and removed from the water.


BARDID: CO-2016-0073
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: TAYLOR RIVER
NearestCityorTown: GUNNISON
County: GUNNISON
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
During an inflatable kayak trip victim 1 was caught on a rock. Witness 1 told victim 1 to get off vessel 1, once he did vessel 1 became loose and victim 1 was able to hold on and get back on vessel 1. victim 1 told operator 1 that he was finished with the trip early. Witness 1 noticed shortness of breath from victim 1 and then victim 1 requested an ambulance. victim 1 was transported to the hospital for further care.

 According to Witness 1, Victim 1 was operating one of the inflatable kayaks when he made contact with a rock in the river. Witness 1 saw Victim 1 against the rock. Witness 1 was not part of the three rivers trip that Victim 1 was on. Witness 1 described Victim 1 sitting in the normal position on his inflatable kayak on the upstream side of a rock. The kayak was being pressed against the rock from the force of the river current. The current was rushing over Victim 1 kayak while he was stuck against the fixed rock in the river. Witness 1 stopped on the opposite side of the river to assist Victim 1. Witness 1 instructed Victim 1 to get off of his kayak. When Victim 1 did this, the kayak became unstuck and Victim 1 was able to hang onto his kayak and bring it to shore.

Once Victim 1  continued down river through a section called Tombstone. Once through this section, he
informed the trip leader that “he was done and wanted to quit the trip.” Victim 1 was then put into a Three
Rivers van. Witness 1 informed the investigator that “Victim 1 was very short of breath and could barely tell me
his name.” victim 1 then requested an ambulance for further care. Witness 1 called 911 for an
ambulance that arrived downstream from the scene at South Bank. Victim 1 was transported to South
Bank where care was taken over by EMS. 

From the information provided, Three Rivers (ROL #092 ) was conducting the trip and handled the incident at industry standards. The injuries occurring to Victim 1 in this accident report are consistent with inherent injuries and scenarios that can take place in class III whitewater. Operator and Trip Leader
are both currently qualified to guide and trip lead for the 2016 river season according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife River Outfitter Licensing Program. No further investigation is needed at this time.


BARDID: CO-2016-0076
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:03:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: UPPER COLORADO RIVER
NearestCityorTown: KREMMLING
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On 08/11/2016, two persons kayaking down Gore Canyon on the upper Colorado river. Gore canyon is known for its rough waters and strong current and class 4-5 swim-ability.  Witness 1 (W1) noted that he saw Victim 1 ((V1) go down the center line of the rapid and as soon as he went in he rolled his kayak and continued to roll until he fell out.  (W1) tried to through (V1) a rope but he was unable to catch it. (W1) followed (V1) down the river trying to help until he no longer could see him and (V1) disappeared.  (W1) continued down the river trying to locate (V1). Witness 2 (W2) was a fisherman on the bank that had seen a body floating down the river. (W2) followed the body for about 2 miles until he was able to enter the river safely to retrieve it. The body was (V1). (W2) called for help one he got (V1) to shore. Witness 3 a fishing guide and his 2 fishermen came to help and started CPR on (V1). (W3) continued CPR for approximately 35 minutes. (V1) was without a pulse throughout CPR and CPR was stopped. Search and rescue helped to evacuate (V1) and was turned over to Coroner.


BARDID: CO-2016-0083
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-09-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: JACKSON LAKE
NearestCityorTown: AURORA
County: MORGAN
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Other
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
vessel 1, a PWC, was being operated and towing a child on a tube. The PWC hit a large wake causing the passenger whom was sitting backward on the PWC to be launched into the air and land
hard on the seat, resulting in a back injury. No one on the PWC was wearing a PFD nor was the child being towed. A citation was issued to operator
for not wearing a PFD and for not having the tuber wear one. Passenger was transported by medical to the hospital.


BARDID: CO-2016-0084
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Pueblo
NearestCityorTown: PUEBLO
County: PUEBLO
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was discovered crashed on a rocky shoreline, and the whole vessel was completely out of the water. Responding officers noticed that the vessel was leaking engine
fluids into the lake. The lower unit/engine/prop appeared to have sustained severe damage due to being driven through the rock field.
It had been reported that the vessel operator got a ride back to his camp site. He was later cited for careless operation and not maintaining a proper lookout


BARDID: CO-2016-0086
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: STEAMBOAT LAKE
NearestCityorTown: CLARK
County: ROUTT
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
TWO PERSONAL WATER CRAFTS OPERATING ON STEAMBOAT LAKE WHEN VESSEL ONE CAME INTO CONTACT AND STRUCK VESSEL TWO RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY TO A FEMALE OPERATOR. VICTIM 1 WAS TAKEN BY AMBULANCE TO YAMPA VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER IN STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, COLORADO. FROM THERE VICTIM 1 WAS FLOWN TO DENVER BY HELICOPTER.


BARDID: CO-2016-0087
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:44:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: STAGECOACH STATE PARK
NearestCityorTown: OAK CREEK
County: ROUTT
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Drug
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 17:44 on 8/21/2016 the vessel bearing Colorado License # CLxxxxxx was traveling at a cruising speed on Stagecoach Reservoir with eleven passengers onboard. The injured party/victim, was sitting on the bow of the rental pontoon boat outside of the fenced in passenger area with her boyfriend. The
victim and her boyfriend had their feet dangling in the water when the victim fell forwards from her seated position into the water between the pontoons where she was subsequently run over and hit by the engine propeller. The victim received severe lacerations to both arms, her left elbow was dislocated to the point where she may lose the arm, lacerations to her left knee and bruising to her chest. Alcohol is suspected to be a contributing factor to the accident. The operator returned an evidential  breath concentration of 0.114 g/210L while the victim admitted to alcohol and marijuana use and her boyfriend was visibly intoxicated at the accident scene.


BARDID: CO-2016-0090
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pueblo Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Pueblo
County: Pueblo
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: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 2 was traveling North West and struck vessel 1 traveling East. Vessel 2 overcame vessel 1 crossing it over its bow. Both vessels where on plane. The operator of vessel one was a fatality. There where two individuals on vessel 2 and both denied medical.


BARDID: CO-2016-0091
State: CO
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-12-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:07:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pueblo Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Pueblo
County: PUEBLO
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The vessel occupants were reported as missing by family members after they did not answer phone calls on the evening they were expected to return. The cause of the accident is unknown and the vessel, including the owner, remain missing at the time of this report. One female victim was recovered (deceased) in the days following the original missing persons report.
Video and photographic evidence of the vessel and occupants established a rough timeline and point of last observation but could not establish a definitive location.
TZ


BARDID: CO-2017-0001
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-03-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:03:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Wellington Lake
NearestCityorTown: Bailey
County: Jefferson
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On March 22, 2017 at approximately 0900, a hand powered canoe with two adult occupants set out on Wellington Lake. At approximately 1000, the canoe capsized and caused both occupants to fall overboard. Neither occupant was wearing a PFD and no PFD's were on board the vessel at the time of the incident. One adult female was recovered and stated to investigators that the canoe tipped due to wind. The recovered adult was taken to a medical facility for treatment. The adult male has not been located and remains missing at the time of this report.


BARDID: CO-2017-0002
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-03-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:20:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Nee Noshe Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Eads
County: Kiowa
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper anchoring
AccidentCause3: Weather
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
No narrative was submitted.  USCG entered: Two people were onboard an anchored canoe.  Due to inattention, improper anchoring and weather, the vessel capsized dumping the victim into the water.  The victim drowned.


BARDID: CO-2017-0003
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Eggleston Lake
NearestCityorTown: Cedaredge
County: DELTA
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
According to information gathered by the Delta County Sheriff's Office, the victim was alone on a paddle board when he fell into the water. The victim is believed to have attempted to re-board the vessel but was unable to do so. The victim was last seen struggling in the water prior submersion. The victim was not wearing a PFD but had a PFD was attached to the board. The victim was not attached to the board by lanyard. The water temperature was described as cold and is believed to have contributed to the drowning. 
TZ


BARDID: CO-2017-0004
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:40:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Colorado River
NearestCityorTown: Bond
County: Eagle
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 10, 2017, I reviewed the report submitted by the Eagle County Sheriff's office regarding a drowning incident on the Colorado River and noted the following:
A raft being privately operated on the Colorado River struck an obstacle in a river rapid, ejecting the passengers. One of the passengers (Deceased 1) was improperly wearing a PFD which, upon contact with the water, disconnected from the victim. According to the report, it appears that the PFD may not have been properly fitted and was possibly unsecure at the time of the incident. 
Following the raft's impact with the obstacle, all passengers were recovered with the exception of the deceased. The raft operator located the deceased in the water and attempted to retrieve the subject. The deceased was recovered and CPR was attempted without successful resuscitation of the subject.  
The incident was immediately reported to the Eagle County Sheriff's Office.
No equipment or vessel failure was noted. The deceased was found to have alcohol and drug levels in the body during autopsy.


BARDID: CO-2017-0005
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Yampa River
NearestCityorTown: Craig
County: Moffat
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Following a review of Moffat county report, I, Officer, noted the following:
On July 15, 2017, an adult male (deceased) was kayaking on the Yampa River near Craig Colorado alone in his vessel. While kayaking through a rapid, the vessel struck a rock, ejecting the deceased into the river. 
The kayak was immediately recovered by another boater but the deceased was not immediately located. The deceased was found approximately thirty minutes later, submerged at the base of the rapid without a life jacket. The vessel was reported to have had two PFDs on board at the time of incident but it is not known if the deceased was wearing a PFD at the time of the incident. It was reported the PFD originally worn by the deceased (earlier in the day) was believed to be of improper size.


BARDID: CO-2017-0006
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Arkansas River
NearestCityorTown: Canon City
County: Freemont
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 28, 2017, I, officer, reviewed a boat accident report submitted by the operator involved. The handwritten report stated that the operator (operator 1) was operating a kayak on the Arkansas River when the kayak encountered a rapid causing the vessel to flip. During the incident, operator 1 suffered a dislocated shoulder and received treatment at the emergency room. It is unknown if the operator was wearing a PFD at the time of the incident. No other injuries or damage was reported. TZ


BARDID: CO-2017-0007
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Dillon Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Dillon
County: Summit
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On 08/10/2017, at approximately 1:20 p.m. Operator 1, 2, and 3 were sailing vessel 1 on Dillon Reservoir in Summit County, Colorado. They were competing in a regatta through the Dillon Yacht Club. Operators and witnesses reported a strong gust of wind or "micro burst" hit the sailboat causing it to broach on it's port side. Operators reported the boat began to take on water and the hatch was open, causing the cabin to fill and the boat to start sinking. Efforts by the Operators to right the boat were unsuccessful. All operators were forced into the water, were wearing personal floatation devices, and reported no injuries. Operator 1 and 2 were able to tie a line to vessel 1's bow cleat(s) and the boat was recovered, suffering additional damage in the process. Drugs or alcohol did not appear to be involved.

Damage includes but is not limited to broken mast, rigging, bow cleats and bow ring.


BARDID: CO-2017-0008
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:02:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Cherry Creek Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Aurora
County: Arapahoe
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: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling at approximately 20 mph across the lake. They were to the right and slightly ahead of vessel 2, when operator 1 turned sharply to port.
Operator 1 saw that a collision with vessel 2 was likely and attempted to turn back to starboard and accelerate, but was unable to avoid the collision. When vessel 1 turned in front of vessel 2, operator 2 saw that a collision was likely and attempted to slow and turn to port. Vessel 2 struck vessel 1 at an approximately 90 degree angle near the middle of vessel 1. 
During the collision vessel 2 also struck the passenger and operator of vessel 1. Operator 1 was ejected from the vessel and sustained a broken pelvis. Passenger 1 sustained a compound tibia fibula fracture. Both were transported by EMS to the hospital to receive treatment.
Both occupants of vessel 2 were unhurt.


BARDID: CO-2017-0009
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Boyd Lake
NearestCityorTown: Loveland
County: Larimer
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
The accident happened in the south end of Boyd Lake. Operator was driving the vessel in circles to create waves for the passengers on the towed tube. Two 
juvenile passengers were the riders on the tube while the vessel owner was the observer.

The tube flipped over in typical fashion and one juvenile female was injured upon impact with the water. She was brought on board the vessel and transported
back to the Boyd Lake boat ramp. No diagram included.


BARDID: CO-2017-0010
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Chatfield Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Littleton
County: Douglas
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
According to the reporting parties, the injured subject was attempting to load a towed device from the swim platform when the subject fell overboard, striking a leg on a starboard side cleat. The vessel was adrift with the engine off at the time of the incident. Alcohol was not suspected in the incident.


BARDID: CO-2017-0011
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-04-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Chatfield Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Littleton
County: Douglas
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator 1 was driving vessel 1 at Chatfield State Park. The vessel was traveling on plane in the middle of the reservoir when there was a sudden loss of power.
Operator 1 put the drives in neutral and then noticed smoke coming from the engine bay. Operator 1 used 2 fire extinguishers before he and his 2 passengers put on PFD's and evacuated to a passerby's vessel. Park rangers arrived on scene and used an additional 2 fire extinguishers to put out the fire. There were no injuries.


BARDID: CO-2017-0013
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Rifle Gap Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Rifle
County: Garfield
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel one was engaged with towing a tube with two people on board. The tube hit a large wave, approximately 3', causing the tube to go up and over the wave.
When it bottomed out the two riders collided. Subject one's head collided with victim one's nose, breaking her nose. Victim one went to Grand River Health Clinic
in Rifle and received medical attention and was released. PFD's were worn by both parties prior to the accident.


BARDID: CO-2017-0014
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Pueblo
NearestCityorTown: Pueblo
County: Pueblo
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
vessel number 1 was struck by vessel number 2 in the front starboard side. vessel number 2 then started to ride on top of vessel number 1 and struck the 
operator in the head with the bow of the vessel. 
Alcohol uscareless/reckless operation, excessive speed, and operator inexperience were listed as contributing factors in the report.


BARDID: CO-2017-0015
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Chatfield Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Littleton
County: Douglas
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was travelling at a low speed in the South Wakeless Area of Chatfield Reservoir with six people on board the vessel. Vessel 1 had an innertube behind the vessel. Victim 1 was also sitting on the back deck of the vessel. The inner tube behind vessel 1 began to float away. The vessel operator put vessel 1 in reverse to pick up the inner tube as victim 1 enter the water after the innertube. Victim 1 ended up under vessel 1 and her feet made contact with the moving prop. Victim 1 was transported to the South Boat Ramp with an escort by the Chatfield State Park Boat Rangers where she was transported to the Hospital by Littleton Fire Rescue with multiple lacerations and fractures to both feet.


BARDID: CO-2017-0016
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-05-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Cherry Creek Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Aurora
County: Arapahoe
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling in a south bound direction at approximately 40 MPH, when the jet assembly, inside the boat, ruptured. The hole created in the jet assembly was approximately 5" in diameter and allowed water to rush in filling the hull. Vessel 1 sank.


BARDID: CO-2017-0024
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pueblo Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Pueblo
County: Pueblo
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger or Skiier Behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
According to the report, the injured party was being towed behind a vessel on a wakeboard when the injured party fell onto his back. The injured party was reported to be coughing up blood and was transported to the hospital by friends/family. 
It was also reported that the injured party was released from the hospital.


BARDID: CO-2017-0025
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Jackson Lake
NearestCityorTown: Orchard
County: Jackson
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger or Skiier Behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
According to the report, a PWC operator hit a small wave with the vessel and was ejected from the PWC. The PWC operator's leg was injured and believed to have been broken during the incident. The operator was wearing a coast guard approved PFD at the time of the incident. The operator was able to re-board the PWC and operate the PWC back to the shore where family members transported the injured party to the hospital. 
TZ


BARDID: CO-2017-0026
State: CO
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-09-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Blue Mesa Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Gunnison
County: Gunnison
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Improper loading
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
According to the vessel operator, the vessel was not moving when an unknown second vessel passed by causing a wake. The operator stated that, at the same time, he was netting a fish along the same side as the incoming wake. The operator stated that the two factors combined caused water to swamp the vessel and cause the vessel to capsize.


BARDID: CO-2017-0027
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Jumbo Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Sedgwick
County: Sedgwick
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
According to the report:
Vessel 1 and vessel 2 started out drifting side by side with operator 1 and operator 2 talking with each other. Vessel 1 and vessel 2 then was underway going approximately 10-15 mph with vessel 2 slightly behind on the port side of vessel 1. Operator of vessel 1 did not have a proper lookout, made a sharp left turn, and ran into the starboard side of vessel 2. Operator 1 and operator 2 stated no one on board of either vessel were wearing PFD's. Operator 1 later stated operator 1 did not know vessel 2 was still side by side. There were no reported injuries.


BARDID: CO-2017-0028
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:37:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Arkansas River
NearestCityorTown: Salida
County: Chaffee
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
According to the report, a recreational (manually propelled) raft approached a rapid in the river. Upon entry into the rapid, the raft struck a rock and two adult occupants fell overboard. One adult was recovered by the raft while the second (victim) continued downstream where he was recovered. The victim was recovered unconscious and later pronounced deceased. Cause of death was listed as drowning. The victim was wearing a PFD.


BARDID: CO-2017-0029
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-09-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Horsetooth Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Fort Collins
County: LARIMER
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel 1 was impaired by alcohol use and operator inexperience and hitting the sterns of vessel 2 and vessel 3 causing more than 2,000 dollars in damage to each vessel.


BARDID: CO-2017-0030
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Horsetooth Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Fort Collins
County: Larimer
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator 1 was operating Vessel 1 near the east shoreline of Horsetooth Reservoir about 550 yards North of the Sail and Saddle Club. Operator 1 was operating his vessel in a careless manner. Changing directions and doing doughnuts on plane very close to the shoreline. Operator 1 then struck an object (believed to be a submerged rock) causing vessel 1 to take on water and eventually sink.


BARDID: CO-2017-0031
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:46:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Horsetooth Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Fort Collins
County: Larimer
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Other
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel 1 was approaching the shoreline to let Passenger 1 off the vessel to use the restroom on shore. When Passenger 1 jumped off the stern of the vessel while the propeller was still rotating and struck the Passenger 1's foot.


BARDID: CO-2017-0032
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Horsetooth Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Fort Collins
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator 1 of Vessel 1 was traveling on Horsetooth Reservoir when he struck an underwater hazard. By striking this underwater hazard a crack developed in the hull below the waterline. It should be noted that the cracked occurred in same spot that a previous fiberglass repair occurred before.


BARDID: CO-2017-0033
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Horsetooth Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Fort Collins
County: Larimer
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator 1 of Vessel 1 jumped a wake from another vessel. When Vessel 1 landed from the jump Operator 1 fell off the personal watercraft and stated that he immediately felt pain in his ankle and foot. Operator 1 had to seek medical attention.


BARDID: CO-2018-0001
State: CO
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2018-04-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:26:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: PUEBLO RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: Pueblo
County: Pueblo
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
AccidentCause2: Overloading
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Reporting party reported hearing a loud bang. They then stated that the boat sank and they heard a man yelling for help. The reporting party did not ever see the boat, but saw the man yelling for help about 200 yards off shore from North Picnic Point in Firewood Cove. The victim then went under and drowned. The vessel sank was a complete loss.


BARDID: CO-2018-0002
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-05-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Miramonte Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Norwood
County: San Miguel
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 1 paddled out to another vessel to talk with them and borrow a cigarette. At the time the passengers of the other boat noted that the operator of vessel 1 was sitting in a kayak, in a short sleeve t shirt and jeans. Not wearing a PFD, and had a beer between his legs. They parted ways for about 15 minutes. When vessel 2 came back they observed the kayak (vessel1) capsized and floating out in the lake in big waves. Operator 1 was no where to be found. Operator 1 was found almost 2 weeks later and was presumed drowned


BARDID: CO-2018-0003
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-06-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: ARKANSAS RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Buena Vista
County: Chaffee
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 4, 2018 at approx. 1230PM, a couple launched a yellow, sit-on-top style sea kayak on the Arkansas River which was running at 1150 CFS/ Once they got into the main current, the kayak flipped over after colliding with a rock causing both passengers to enter the water. 

One passenger was able to swim to shore and grab onto a rock, the other disappeared. The missing passenger was found drowned 2.5 miles downriver in an irrigation canal hours later. It was reported that the drowning victim was originally improperly wearing a Type III PFD designed for water skiing, and not swift water.  The PFD was found at the top of one of the rapids along the stretch. The victim was found not wearing the PFD. Neither passenger had experience white water kayaking


BARDID: CO-2018-0004
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-05-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PUEBLO RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: Pueblo
County: Pueblo
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 1 was not paying attention to the buoys. Operator passed very close to a hazard buoy and struck a rock with lower unit of the vessel, causing extensive damage to prop, prop shaft, and rudder. No injuries occurred just damage to vessel.


BARDID: CO-2018-0005
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-05-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:14:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PUEBLO RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: Pueblo
County: Pueblo
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
OtherEquipmentFailure: boat plug
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 1 was crusiing, when the vessel started taking on water. He operated back to the boat ramp and was able to tie onto the dock before the boat sunk. Once the boat was removed from the water, no bilge plug was present, which caused the vessel to fill with water. The operator stated that he was sure he put the plug (rubber plug) in prior to launching. No injuries occurred


BARDID: CO-2018-0006
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-05-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: JACKSON LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Orchard
County: Morgan
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 1 was in Marina Bay area when waves came over side of his boat, swamping, then capsizing the vessel. Engine was still running when vessel capsized and became submerged. No injuries.


BARDID: CO-2018-0007
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PUEBLO RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: Pueblo
County: Pueblo
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was trying to back into its marina slip, collided with the bow/anchor of Vessel 2 which was slipped next to V1. V2s anchor punched a hole in the rear port side of V1 and damaged the side vent. The bow area of V2 was damaged. No one was on V2 during the accident. No injuries occurred during this incident.


BARDID: CO-2018-0008
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-06-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PUEBLO RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: Pueblo
County: Pueblo
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Juvenile male was being towed on a tube behind vessel #1. He was on the tube with another juvenile. The first juvenile male mentioned fell off of the tube while being towed and injured his back in the process. He was transported by ambulance to the hospital. Later diagnosed with spinal sprain


BARDID: CO-2018-0009
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-06-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BOYD LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Loveland
County: Larimer
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: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
vessel 1 was towing a wakeboarder (the victim) The victim crossed the wave from another boat which caused the victim's foot to become dislodged from her binding. Which resulted in the dislocation of her left knee. She was transported to the hospital.


BARDID: CO-2018-0010
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-06-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PUEBLO RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: Pueblo
County: Pueblo
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was wakeboarding behind vessel 1. Victim fell and dislocated his left knee. Was later transported by medical to the hospital


BARDID: CO-2018-0011
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHATFIELD RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: Littleton
County: Douglas
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The victim was wake boarding behind vessel 1 when he fell. When he returned to the boat, the passengers noticed that the victim's right calf was bleeding. He had a puncture wound. Victim is unsure how injury occurred and didn't notice it. Guessed that maybe the fins on the wake board, or the nose of the board caused it when he fell. He was taken to  The hospital where he had to get stitches.


BARDID: CO-2018-0012
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:33:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: JACKSON LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Orchard
County: Morgan
WaterConditions: Very rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Officers received a report of an overdue vessel and were reports of someone yelling from out on the water. At that time, the weather was very severe with heavy rain, strong winds, and large waves. When the rangers found the vessel there were two victims in the water from a capsized vessel. victim #1 was holding onto victim #2 who was unconscious and unresponsive. Both victims were floating in the water and both were wearing PFDs. Once on shore, the unconscious male (victim #2) was transported (was breathing shallowly and posturing fists) and the other was treated for hypothermia on shore. Both victims had been floating in the water for approximately 2 hours prior to being rescued.


BARDID: CO-2018-0013
State: CO
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2018-07-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHATFIELD RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: Littleton
County: Jefferson
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
While drifting on the lake vessel one started to take on waves over the gun whale. Operator tried to start the engine but it would not start. The vessel ultimately swamped then capsized and was a total loss. No one was injured on the vessel


BARDID: CO-2018-0014
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BOYD LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Loveland
County: Larimer
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 HIT WAKE OF VESSEL 2 AT A SPEED OF APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH. VESSEL 1 BECAME AIRBORNE AND UPON LANDING 
BACK IN THE WATER, OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 HIT HEAD ON VESSEL 1'S STEERING HANDLEBARS. PASSENGERS OF VESSEL 2 PICKED 
OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 OUT OF THE WATER AND A PASSENGER ON VESSEL 2 BOARDED VESSEL 1. VESSEL 2 CARRYING OPERATOR OF
VESSEL 1 AND VESSEL 1 BEING OPERATED BY A PASSENGER FROM VESSEL 2 WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE MARINA.


BARDID: CO-2018-0015
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-08-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HIGHLINE LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Fruita
County: Mesa
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM 1 attempted to board VESSEL 1 from the rear. VICTIM 1 was struck by the propeller on his right leg. VICTIM 1 sustained deep lacerations near his right
knee and significant bruising to his right lower leg. Tourniquet was applied before Rangers arrived.  THe victim had been drinking alcohol.


BARDID: CO-2018-0016
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-08-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:45:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE JOHN
NearestCityorTown: Walden
County: Jackson
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
One male (80 years old) fell overboard while attempting to retrieve an object off the deck of the small boat. The male was not wearing a life jacket, and was wearing hip waders. He was in the water approximately 35 minutes before the call went out to local authorities. At 1252 hours an officer got a visual on the victim and pulled the body above the water, where Fire Rescue was able to make contact and pull body to shore.


BARDID: CO-2018-0017
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-09-16 00:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: RAMPART RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: Colorado Springs
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
2 adult males on a canoe. One male was trying to free anchor from lake bottom when the victim lost balance and capsized. Both men tried to make it to shore. One did, the male trying to free the anchor did not. First Responders performed BLS but were unable to revive the male. He was declared dead on scene. It appears that neither male was wearing a life jacket.

After multiple attempts to contact the investigating agency and deputy who investigated the incident They did not respond to our request for further information about the incident. All the information that has been included in this report is what we could gather as agency about the incident.


BARDID: CO-2018-0018
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-09-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: BUCKINGHAM LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Loveland
County: LARIMER
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Improper loading
AccidentCause3: Drug
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 093018 a male was seen kayaking and fishing on Buckingham Lake around 1700 hours. When the female witness looked out her kitchen window to check the location of the operator she noticed that the kayak was capsized and the male was nowhere to be found. 
The operator was found two days later using sonar equipment and divers. The operator was located in 10 feet of water approximately 40 from the south boat ramp. Through the boat accident investigation it was determined that the male fell out of the kayak and tried to swim to shore. 
It should be noted during the investigation it was determined the operator did not have a personal flotation device on board the vessel. The one unusual circumstance that should be noted that the water temperature was 58 degrees which is unusually cold for this time of the year. This unusual temperature was due to the lake just being filled with new irrigation water. The Larimer County Coroner / Medical Examiner ruled the operators death was caused by asphyxia by drowning. The Larimer Coroner Toxicology Report stated that the operator had 0.026 g/100 ml blood alcohol concentration, 3.0 ng/ml of 11-HYDROXY DELTA-9 THC, 22 NG/ML DELTA-9 CARBOXY THC, and 22 ng/ml of DELTA-9 THC.


BARDID: CO-2018-0019
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PUEBLO RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: Pueblo
County: Pueblo
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was towing a tuber. V1s bow was high and operator did not see V2 sitting stationary in the water. V1 collided with the front of V2 causing major damage to V2. Days after the accident, V2 operator stated that one of his passengers sustained a neck injury as a result of the accident. Citation as issued to V1 operator for careless boating.


BARDID: CO-2018-0020
State: CO
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2018-07-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:12:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE GRANBY
NearestCityorTown: Granby
County: Grand
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: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was full of passengers and towing 2 on a tube. Operator of V1 put boat in gear and was plowing. Due to the high bow operator of V1 did not see V2 in front of them. Passenegrs (3) on V2 was yelling and trying to get attention of V1 which was approaching from their rear. V2 was in slow forward. They attempted to steer to the right, but V1 collided with far rear starboard corner of V2. V2 passengers were thrown to the port side from the collision, but remained int he boat. V1 traveled down the starboard side of V2 eventually coming to rest on front starboard bench seat. V1 eventually floated back into the lake. Severe damage to V2 (totaled). Operator of V2 sustained a neck sprain. operator of V1 cited.


BARDID: CO-2018-0021
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-06-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: RIDGWAY RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: Ridgway
County: Ouray
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
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Two PWCs were being operated in a careless manner. Weaving and turning circles around one another. Vessel 2 made an abrupt turn and the operator of Vessel 1 was following closely behind Vessel 2. Vessel 1 was unable to avoid the collision and ran up the nose of Vessel 2 and struck the operator of Vessel 2 with Vessel 1. Operator of Vessel 2 sustained muscle damage. Received stiches for muscle damage in the area of her neck


BARDID: CO-2018-0022
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:08:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: JACKSON LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Orchard
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: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 and Vessel 2 (both PWCs) were operating out on the lake. Vessel 1 kept spraying the passengers on Vessel 2. Passengers on V2 told him to stop multiple times. Last time, Vessel 2 stopped...when they looked to their left, they observed the single occupant of V1 coming right at them. He attempted to turn to spray them again. That time he waited too late to turn and struck the passenger on Vessel 2's leg. They all returned to shore. injured passenger was checked at scene and taken to the hospital for treatment. Vessel 1 operator was cited for reckless operation.


BARDID: CO-2018-0024
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-08-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:07:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHATFIELD RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: Littleton
County: Douglas
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: Person strikes propeller
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Two tubers were attempting to get back on vessel #1. Vessel #1 was not moving or started at the time of the accident. While boarding, another boat's wake rocked V1 and caused one of the tubers (victim1) to hit her foot on the prop while she tried to climb the swim ladder.
She was later transported to the hospital and received stitches


BARDID: CO-2018-0025
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-08-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHERRY CREEK RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: Aurora
County: Arapahoe
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel #1 (PWC) was T boned by vessel #2 (PWC at a 90 degree from the portside of Vessel 2). Operator of vessel #1 was inexperienced and attempted to turn the PWC but was not using throttle. Operator of #2 had broken leg, transported to hospital. Operator of vessel 1 was cited for careless


BARDID: CO-2018-0026
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-09-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHERRY CREEK RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: Aurora
County: Arapahoe
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 2 (sailboat) was under sail traveling when vessel 1 (pwc) was traveling towards vessel 2 from the port side. Vessel 1 steered onto Vessel 2 striking the port side of the Vessel 2 leaving black rub marks and cracking the fiberglass hull and creating a puncture allowing water into the Vessel 2. Vessel 1 operator received a citation.


BARDID: CO-2018-0028
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-08-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:53:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHATFIELD RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: Littleton
County: Douglas
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: Person strikes propeller
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim had just finished water skiing and was approaching the vessel to re-board the vessel. The engine of the vessel was turned off, however when the victim
was in the vessel noticed that he was bleeding from his foot. The laceration seemed to be constant with a propeller blade. The victim was transport to Littleton
Hospital for further treatment.


BARDID: CO-2018-0029
State: CO
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2018-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:52:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE GRANBY
NearestCityorTown: Grand Lake
County: Grand
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
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Cab cruiser explosion. Vessel was under tow from the marina. Vessel operator repeatedly tried to start the cabin cruiser while being towed. He had just filled the vessel with 70 plus gallons of fuel, on top of old fuel. He tried to start the vessel one more time while under tow, and the boat exploded, ejecting three people into the water. One of them later went to the hospital. Vessel was a total loss.


BARDID: CO-2019-0001
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-03-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lon Hagler Reservior
NearestCityorTown: LOVELAND
County: LARIMER
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper loading
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of the canoe was fishing and dropped his fishing pole into the water when he went to retrieve the fishing pole the operator tipped and swamped the canoe. The operator swam to shore where he suffered from hyperthermia and was transported to the hospital.


BARDID: CO-2019-0002
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-06-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:15:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: West Harvey Lake
NearestCityorTown: Denver
County: Denver
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
74 Year Old Victim was last seen on his kayak with his dog and drowned. The victim's body was recovered 2 day's later in the lake.


BARDID: CO-2019-0003
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:10:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Eagle River
NearestCityorTown: Avon
County: Eagle
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Five 20 to 30 year old passengers were white water rafting in the Eagle River when they were thrown from their raft. All of the passengers were wearing a PFD and a helmet. Four of the passengers were able to get to shore, however Victim 1 was swept down river. Witnesses observed Victim 1 conscious with their head up after the incident, however Victim 1 did not know how to swim. Victim 1 was recovered face down and unconscious by the Westin Hotel on Avon Road where CPR was administered, and was unsuccessful. Cause of death was determined to be drowning, and the Victim 1 also had a large gash on their head.


BARDID: CO-2019-0004
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-06-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: GRASS VALLEY RESERVIOR
NearestCityorTown: Silt
County: Garfield
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Drug
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator 1 of Vessel 1 was observed from an RP on shore to have fallen from his vessel during heavy winds. Operator 1 was seen thrashing about in the water and yelling for help without a personal flotation device. Operator 1 then disappeared below the water surface. Operator 1 was recovered in approximately 35 feet of water. The toxicological examination showed the presence of benzoylecgonine (197 ng/ml) (a metabolite of cocaine), THC-COOH (4.9 ng/ml) a metabolite of marijuana) and ethanol alcohol concentration was 0.059%.


BARDID: CO-2019-0005
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: JACKSON LAKE
NearestCityorTown: ORCHARD
County: Morgan
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
At Jackson Lake State Park four people boarded a three person Personal Watercraft and traveled approximately 500 yards from the shoreline. Operator 1 and rear passenger were wearing personal flotation devices and the two middle passengers (including Victim 1) were not. Vessel 1 was returning to shore when it was hit by a small wave causing Vessel 1 to flip and all occupants to go into the water. Three passengers resurfaced except Victim 1. Authorities searched the lake to recover the body but were hindered by weather.  Victim 1 was recovered 3 days later. Operator 1 was given a citation for two counts of Unlawful operation of a PWC without every person on board wearing a PFD of a U.S. Coast Guard approved type in good and serviceable condition.


BARDID: CO-2019-0006
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-06-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:15:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: PUEBLO RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: Pueblo
County: Pueblo
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was observed floating (trolling motor operating) with no one on board. Vessel 2 noticed the unmanned vessel and was able to take it over and report the boat. An older male was observed fishing on Vessel 1 earlier in the day. Operator 1 was later recovered deceased in approx. 27 feet of water utilizing an ROV. Operator 1 was not in a PFD.


BARDID: CO-2019-0007
State: CO
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-04-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: JACKSON LAKE
NearestCityorTown: ORCHARD
County: MORGAN
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Dam/lock
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling on south portion of Jackson Lake when wind gust tossed Vessel 1 against dam. All vessel occupants left vessel onto dam without injuries. Vessel 1 was total loss as large waves broke vessel apart against dam.


BARDID: CO-2019-0008
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-06-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHATFIELD RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: LITTLETON
County: JEFFERSON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 2 was tied off to the dock waiting for the operator to retrieve the boat trailer to remove the boat from the water. Vessel 1 was floating in the cove next to Vessel 2 when it floated into Vessel 2. The passenger onboard Vessel 1 tried to keep the boats from hitting, but was unsuccessful, and the collision caused a large scratch on the paint of Vessel 2.


BARDID: CO-2019-0010
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-06-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Horsetooth Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Fort Collins
County: Larimer
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was moving at around 35 miles per hour with Operator 1 and Victim 1 facing forward. After Vessel 1 impacted a three-foot wave, Victim 1 fell off Vessel 1 and skipped across the water. Operator 1 jumped into the water after realizing Victim 1 was injured. Operator 1 held C-spine and Victim 1 was transported to the hospital.  Both operator and victim had been drinking alcohol.


BARDID: CO-2019-0011
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CARTER LAKE
NearestCityorTown: LOVELAND
County: Larimer
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling southbound and was pulling a tube behind it with two people, Victim 1 and Passenger 1, on the tube. Vessel 1 made a hard right turn, causing the tube to hit a wave. Victim 1 and Passenger 1 fell off the tube. Victim 1 sustained a dislocated shoulder. Operator 1 and Victim 1 were wearing PFDs.


BARDID: CO-2019-0012
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Horsetooth Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Fort Collins
County: LARIMER
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 and Vessel 2 were traveling at a no wake speed. Operator 1 lost control of Vessel 1 and crashed into Vessel 2. All parties remained in the same position after impact. No one was injured.


BARDID: CO-2019-0013
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Horsetooth Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Fort Collins
County: LARIMER
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Overloading
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 flooded from the stern first. The occupants of Vessel 1 exited and went to docks and shore.


BARDID: CO-2019-0014
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Horsetooth Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Fort Collins
County: LARIMER
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim 1 was wake surfing behind Vessel 1 at approximately 10 mph. Victim 1 awkwardly fell, and the board hit Victim 1's thigh. Victim 1 sustained a broken femur. Vessel 1 picked up Victim 1 and transported Victim 1 to the hospital.


BARDID: CO-2019-0015
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Horsetooth Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Fort Collins
County: Larimer
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 2 was towing Vessel 1. Vessel 2 made a wide turn to port, causing Vessel 1 to move towards the dock. Victim 1 stuck out their hand to brace Vessel 1's speed into the dock. Victim 1 injured their hand on the cleat of the dock.


BARDID: CO-2019-0016
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-09-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Dowdy Lake
NearestCityorTown: Red Feather
County: Larimer
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Overloading
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim 1 was operating a kayak in middle of Dowdy Lake when the kayak became overturned and drowned. Victim 1 was not wearing a life jacket but there was one on board that was recovered later. Victim 1 was flown by helicopter to a nearby hospital but did not survive.


BARDID: CO-2019-0017
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:19:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Pueblo State Park
NearestCityorTown: Pueblo
County: Pueblo
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was backing out of a slip at the South Marina when it struck Vessel 2 which was parked next to it with its bow. 

Vessel 1 then turned starboard and struck Vessel 2 again with its port stern. Vessel 1 then continued and stuck Vessel 3 and Vessel 4 with its port stern. 

Vessel 1 continued and left the area without reporting the incident. The authorities were called and searched the lake for Vessel 1. Vessel 1 was found along with Operator 1 at anchor in Rock Creek Cove. Operator 1 was issued a citation for Unlawful operation of a vessel in a careless manner.


BARDID: CO-2019-0018
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:41:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Pueblo State Park
NearestCityorTown: Pueblo
County: Pueblo
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 had been idling near Cottonwood Cove when they picked a climber in distress who had cut their foot on falling shale at Cottonwood Cove. When picking up the climber the mast of the boat knocked off rocks from the cliff and received damage from the falling rock that exceeded $2000 worth of damage. The damage was to the top of the cabin and the fiberglass.


BARDID: CO-2019-0019
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:11:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Cherry Creek Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Aurora
County: Arapahoe
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim 1 was water skiing while Operator 1 was operating Vessel 1. Victim 1 fell and got back up while Operator 1 slowly increased the speed to 10mph. Victim 1 felt a pop in their knee, let go of the rope and fell. Victim 1 was wearing a PFD and was able to signal to Operator 1 who picked up Victim 1. Operator 1 then went to the west ramp where Victim 1 was transported to the hospital and received further medical attention.


BARDID: CO-2019-0020
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Arkansas River
NearestCityorTown: SALIDA
County: Chaffee
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling down the Bear Creek Rapid, a class 3 rapid. The water in this rapid was considered high water on this day. Vessel 1 entered a "hole" in the river which flipped the boat and ejected all parties. Nearby vessels helped pull other passengers out of the water. Victim 1 was seen struggling with the force of the water and because their PFD had ridden up very high on their torso. Other passengers made contact with Victim 1 in the water but were not able to grab on due to those factors. Victim 1 was seen floating face down in the river and was recovered near Wellsville Bridge. A successful live bait rescue was performed by officers. Victim 1 PFD was pulled all the way up to their helmet at the time of recovery. Officers were unable to find a pulse and the victim was transported by EMS to the hospital. Cause of death was determined to be drowning.


BARDID: CO-2019-0021
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HIGHLINE LAKE STATE PARK
NearestCityorTown: LOMA
County: Mesa
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was operated by an operator who was brand new to boating. Operator 1 backed Vessel 1 and trailer without the drain plug in. Operator 1 drove Vessel 1 100 yards to a courtesy dock to load passengers. The engine of vessel 1 cut off and wouldn't start. Operator 1 then noticed that Vessel 1 had been taking on water. Two nearby PWC operators assisted in getting Vessel 1 and all occupants back to the west boat ramp. Vessel 1 took on water to the top of the open operation compartment. The propeller of Vessel 1 was also lost and damage occurred to the front starboard side trim at some point during this situation.


BARDID: CO-2019-0022
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: JOHN MARTIN RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: HASTY
County: BENT
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Two PWCs carrying 3 passengers each were operating near the North Shore of John Martin Reservoir. Operator 1 of Vessel 1 was making sharp turns trying to spray Vessel 2, which caused Vessel 1 to capsize. All passengers were wearing Type 3 PDFs fitted correctly. Two passengers resurfaced, but Victim 1 was trapped under the capsized Vessel 1. Operator 2 of Vessel 2 drove over to Vessel 1 and rescued Victim 1 from the water. Victim 1 was unresponsive for 30 seconds before Operator 2 performed CPR after which Victim 1 coughed up water and became responsive. Operator 2 brought Victim 1 to shore where they vomited but remained conscious. An ambulance transported Victim 1 to a hospital to receive further medical attention.


BARDID: CO-2019-0024
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-06-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:33:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Arkansas River
NearestCityorTown: BUENA VISTA
County: CHAFFEE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim 1 stand up paddle boarding at the Buena Vista Water Park in class 4 rapids. Victim 1 was using vessel 1 without a paddle and "surfing" the water features which was approved to do with this model. Victim 1 has been surfing the Staircase Wave until he drifted downstream and tried to catch the next feature, the Pocket Wave. Victim 1 missed the Pocket Wave and continued to go downstream, where he then tried to paddle to shore. Victim 1 was unable to reach the shore and was swept off of their board at the next feature, the Downtown Wave. Victim 1 began floating downstream and calling for help while still holding on to Vessel 1. 

Witness 1 and 2 saw Victim 1 in distress and tried to get a throw bag to them, but were unable to due to tress and bushes blocking the river. Witness 3 was on a kayak when they saw Victim 1 float by unconscious. 

Witness 3 chased after Victim 1 but it took a while to catch up to them. When Witness 3 reach Victim 1 they reported that their skin was blue. Witness 3 lost contact with Victim 1 several times due to the conditions of the water. Victim 1 became entangled in bushes, at which point Witness 3 exited the river and went up the road to lead rescuers back to Victim 1 . By the time rescuers got to the scene, Victim 1 had broke free and floated further down river. Victim 1 was pulled out of the water at the Rivers Runner business and declared dead. Victim 1 floated 6.5 miles through class 4 rapids. The PFD Victim 1 was wearing appeared to be in good condition and adequate for intended use. Coroner determined the cause of death to be drowning.


BARDID: CO-2019-0025
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-06-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHATFIELD STATE PARK
NearestCityorTown: LITTLETON
County: JEFFERSON
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:
Operator 1 launched Vessel 1 into the water. Vessel 1 was in neutral when Operator 1 noticed smoke coming from the engine compartment. Operator 1 discharged a fire extinguisher into into the engine compartment. Operator 1 did not see actual flames but did notice burn marks on the inside of the engine cover. Operator 1 then requested a tow back to the boat ramp. It was determined that the proximate cause of smoke originated from the water intake not functioning properly which caused the engine to overheat and fail.  The heat inside the engine compartment was not hot enough to start a fire but caused the charring and smoking. This caused $2000 worth of damage.


BARDID: CO-2019-0027
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CRAWFORD STATE PARK
NearestCityorTown: CRAWFORD
County: DELTA
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim 1 took out their Personal Watercraft. Victim 1 jumped out of the water on a wave on Vessel 1 and released the throttle. When Vessel 1 landed, it landed on another wave causing Vessel 1 to turn abruptly and eject Victim 1 from the vessel. Victim 1 got their foot caught in the foot well of Vessel 1 causing a broken tibia/fibula. Victim 1 was rescued by another Personal Watercraft and was taken back to the Peninsula. An ambulance was called where Victim 1 received further medical care and taken to the hospital.


BARDID: CO-2019-0028
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-06-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: JACKSON LAKE
NearestCityorTown: ORCHARD
County: MORGAN
WaterConditions: Rough
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was approaching the dock and went into reverse to avoid coming in to fast. Vessel 1 bow dipped forward and a large wave broke over the bow of the vessel causing the vessel to sink in place. Vessel 1 was recovered and drained the next day.


BARDID: CO-2019-0029
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: RIFLE GAP RESERVIOR
NearestCityorTown: RIFLE
County: GARFIELD
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling at around 10-15 MPH towing Victim 1 on a wakeboard. Victim 1 jumped the wake and upon landing, lost control and fell. Victim 1's legs became entangled in the tow rope. Victim 1 sustained lacerations and abrasions on both legs. Victim 1 self transported to the hospital for further evaluation and care. No citations were given.


BARDID: CO-2019-0030
State: CO
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NORTH SIDE OF THE LAKE
NearestCityorTown: AURORA
County: ARAPAHOE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 and Vessel 2 collided with each other when out on the lake. The collision occurred between the bow of Vessel 1 and the rear port side of Vessel 2. 

Vessel 2 was flipped over and Operator 2 was ejected. Operator 2 was able to flip Vessel 2 back over and get on. There were no injuries reported.

 Vessel 1 was totaled (estimated between $2000 to $4000) while Vessel 2 sustained damage (estimated at $2500). Both Operator 1 and 2 gave conflicting statements of what happened in the water. 

Operator 1 states that Vessel 2 did a sharp U turn towards Vessel 1 which caused a collision, while Operator 2 states that they were doing circles in the water when Vessel 1 came up and struck them. There was no witnesses identified to corroborate either story.


BARDID: CO-2019-0031
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BOYD LAKE STATE PARK
NearestCityorTown: LOVELAND
County: LARIMER
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was operating south to north (stand on). Vessel 2 (give-way) was approaching from the West. Vessel 1 cut power and stopped. 

Vessel 2 was operating at a speed of 18-20 mph according to both Operator 2 and Passenger 2. Operator 2 turned to the right to avoid Vessel 1. 

The rear left side of Vessel 2 struck the rear left side of Vessel 1 where it slid onto the rear foot area of Vessel 1. A metal intake grate on the bottom of Vessel 2 ripped a section of fiberglass out of Vessel 1. There were no injuries. A citation was issued to Operator 2 for failing to give-way when required while operating a vessel.


BARDID: CO-2019-0032
State: CO
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-08-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHATFIELD RESERVIOR
NearestCityorTown: LITTLETON
County: DOUGLAS
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 and Vessel 2 were traveling North with about 20 feet of spacing. Vessel 2 was trailing Vessel 1. Vessel 1 did not keep a proper lookout and made a sharp turn to port in front of Vessel 2. Vessel 2 could not react quick enough to avoid the accident. Operator 1 was ejected due to the impact but was uninjured. Both vessels were PWCs. Both operators were wearing PFDs and cut off lanyards. Operator 1 received a citation for "Failure to Maintain a Porper Lookout while operating a vessel".


BARDID: CO-2019-0033
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: TRINIDAD LAKE
NearestCityorTown: TRINIDAD
County: LAS ANIMAS
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator 1 was traveling East on the lake when Vessel 1 became beached along the south shore sandbars. Operator 1 stated that the sandbar was not marked well enough. Upon investigation, the sandbar was correctly marked.


BARDID: CO-2019-0034
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHATFIELD RESERVIOR
NearestCityorTown: LITTLETON
County: JEFFERSON
WaterConditions: Very rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Improper loading
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling slowly with 3 passengers in the front of the boat when a large wave came over and began to pour into the vessel. 

Vessel 1 began to take on water and then flipped, ejecting all 6 passengers into the water. The only people wearing PFD on board were the two juvenile passengers. There were only 4 PFDs total on board. A nearby vessel saw the accident and threw PFDs into the water for all of the ejected passengers and then brought them onto their boat. 

There were only minor injuries that did nor require further medical attention.  Officers and a dive team were able to get Vessel 1 out of the lake and on to Operator 1 trailer. Operator 1 was given a verbal warning for unlawful operation of a vessel without one PFD of a U.S. Coast Guard Approved type in a good and serviceable condition in a readily accessible place for each person on the vessel.


BARDID: CO-2019-0035
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:06:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Pueblo State Park
NearestCityorTown: Pueblo
County: Pueblo
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 had just docked at the boat ramp and Operator 1 and Passenger 1 were getting ready to leave the water. An unidentified vessel with 2 identified suspects then pulled up and hit the dock and then Vessel 1. The unidentified vessel then took off and drove northeast towards the marina. The power pole on Vessel 1 was damaged, estimated at approximately $2500. The unidentified vessel and the two suspects were never identified.


BARDID: CO-2019-0037
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BOYD LAKE
NearestCityorTown: LOVELAND
County: LARIMER
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was cruising at 25 mph, pulling a tube with Victim 1. Operator 1 increased the speed of Vessel 1 to 35 mph due to Victim 1's "thumbs up" gesture. Vessel 1 then crossed a large boat wake causing the tube carrying Victim 1 to go airborne and flip over. Victim 1 was wearing a PFD. Victim 1 fell on their right hand during the incident, which caused their upper arm to "pop" and caused extreme pain. Operator 1 noticed Victim 1 had fallen at which time they picked up Victim 1 and returned to shore at Heron Cove. An officer on scene splinted Victim 1's arm. An ambulance then arrived which transported Victim 1 to a hospital where they received further medical attention.


BARDID: CO-2019-0038
State: CO
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-08-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BOYD LAKE
NearestCityorTown: LOVELAND
County: LARIMER
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (unknown origin)
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 started to smoke so they stopped and opened the engine compartment. Vessel 1's manifolds had melted from over heating and it started to fill with water. A passing PWC stopped and towed Vessel 1 back to shore where the passengers were able to load Vessel 1 onto the trailer.


BARDID: CO-2019-0039
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-09-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PUEBLO
NearestCityorTown: PUEBLO
County: PUEBLO
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
While operating after sunset looking for a place to anchor, Operator 1 drove the vessel on to shore while driving on plane. Operator 1 tried to contact the marina, but it was closed so Operator 1 and all passengers stayed the night on the boat. Officers worked the next day to get the boat free and Operator 1 was given citations for "unlawful operation of a vessel in a careless manner" and "unlawful operation of an unregistered vessel."


BARDID: CO-2019-0040
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-09-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: JACKSON LAKE RESERVIOR
NearestCityorTown: ORCHARD
County: MORGAN
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim 1 was being towed behind Vessel 1 in a tube when they suddenly fell off into the water and their left shoulder became dislocated. Victim 1 was not able to swim from the pain but was wearing a PFD. Vessel 1 immediately recovered Victim 1 and they were brought back to shore. Victim 1 sat in the boat for approximately 1 hour before emergency services were called. An ambulance transported Victim 1 to a hospital where they received further medical attention.


BARDID: CO-2019-0041
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-06-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ARKANSAS RIVER
NearestCityorTown: CANON CITY
County: FREMONT
WaterConditions: Very rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator 1 was operating a private rafting trip with 6 passengers in Bighorn Sheep Canyon on the Arkansas River. Vessel 1 was traveling down Spikebuck Rapid when it hit a large hydraulic sending Operator 1 and all 6 passengers into the water. Victim 1 struck several large boulders in the water resulting in multiple breaks in their humerus. Victim was wearing a properly fitted PFD and helmet. Victim 1 climbed out of the river themselves with rangers present. Victim 1 was given first aid on scene and then was transported to a hospital by private vehicle where they received further medical attention.


BARDID: CO-2019-0042
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-09-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHATFIELD RESERVIOR
NearestCityorTown: LITTLETON
County: JEFFERSON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was pulling a tube which contained Victim 1 and another passenger. Vessel 1 was traveling in a counterclockwise direction and made a right turn. The tube hit a wave and flipped over, ejecting both passengers. Operator 1 circled back to pick up the passengers. Victim 1 complained of pain in their left shoulder and 911 was called. An ambulance transported Victim 1 from the docks to a hospital to receive further medical attention for a broken clavicle. Both passengers on the tube were wearing PFDs. Operator 1 was verbally warned for only having 6 PFDs on board for the 7 passengers.


BARDID: CO-2019-0043
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: JOHN MARTIN RESERVIOR
NearestCityorTown: HASTY
County: BENT
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim 1 and another passenger were being towed by Vessel 1 when Victim 1 had a sudden loss of consciousness and was ejected from the tube. Operator 1 saw Victim 1 fall off and float in the water and it was 2-3 minuted before Vessel 1 was able to pick them up. Victim 1 was wearing a life jacket. Operator 1 preformed CPR for 15 minutes until Victim 1 regained consciousness and vomited. Victim 1 was then transported by an ambulance to a hospital where they received further medical attention.


BARDID: CO-2019-0044
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PUEBLO
NearestCityorTown: PUEBLO
County: PUEBLO
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Throttle
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 accelerated away from dock. Throttle on Vessel 1 became stuck. Vessel 1 attempted to turn away from other vessels. Front port side corner of Vessel 1 struck bow of Vessel 2. Operator 1 of Vessel 1 was issued a citation for "unlawful operation of a vessel in a careless manner".


BARDID: CO-2019-0045
State: CO
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-06-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:15:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Poudre Canyon
NearestCityorTown: LC POUDRE
County: LARIMER
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Three passengers were on a personal inflatable raft on a portion of the river in Poudre Canyon attempting to cross the river in order to reach a hiking area. They lost control of their raft when trying to cross, which started spinning through rapids, caught on rocks, ripped, and deflated. Two passengers were able to stay in part of the raft while Victim 1 was ejected into the water. Passengers 1 and 2 were able to get to shore with help from another passing raft. It was stated that Victim 1 was not wearing a life jacket and could have fallen off the back or through the rip in the bottom of the raft. The party had been warned by officials in the area that the water was very dangerous for their type of raft and were advised not to go.  Three weeks later Victim 1s body was located by a kayaker at the top of Pine View Falls and identified.


BARDID: CO-2019-3000
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-06-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:40:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Rio Grande River
NearestCityorTown: Creede
County: Mineral
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
According to a news media report, a raft carrying three people onboard flipped, dumping the occupants into the hazardous waters.  One person died.


BARDID: CO-2019-3001
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-06-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:15:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Gunnison River
NearestCityorTown: Gunnison
County: Gunnison
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
A group of 7 guests and two guides embarked on a paddle boarding trip on the Gunnison River during high river conditions. Shortly after the group embarked, they came up to a bridge which required maneuvering around. All operators made it around except for Victim 1 who had their board pinned on the bridge, and Victim 2 who had also fallen into the water. Guide 1 in front was not able to stop as they thought the rest of the group did not have the skill to maneuver to shore safely by themselves. Guide 2 in back saw Victim 1 get stuck on the bridge and tried to swim for them and yelled for them to pull their leash. Witness 1 saw the stuck board/Victim 1, climbed down, and freed it from the bridge. Once Victim 1 was freed from the bridge she continued down stream where she fell from her board and was caught in a strainer and drowned. All members of the party were wearing Type 3 life jackets.


BARDID: CO-2019-3002
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-06-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:45:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Blue Mesa Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Sapinero
County: Gunnison
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
A camper reporter their partner missing from a solo kayaking trip in Iola Basin. A witness saw Victim 1 in a yellow life jacket and red helmet floating 75 yards off Iola Beach shore floating face up. Reporting authorities recovered Victim 1 from the water and brought them to shore. Victim 1 did not have a pulse. Reporting authorities preformed CPR until EMS arrived. EMS pronounced Victim 1 dead on sight. Victim 1 was wearing a life jacket that self inflated when exposed to water, and had inflated properly. The kayak was found capsized, although Victim 1s partner stated they did not think the boats could capsize. Some parts of the kayak were damaged including the line connecting to the rudder and parts of the pedal system. The autopsy ruled the death as an accidental drowning.


BARDID: CO-2020-0003
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-04-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:57:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Colorado River
County: Mesa
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Three individuals each took three separate rafts out on the Colorado River by the Grand Avenue Bridge. Operator #2 and Operator #3 reported that Operator #1 /Victim #1 had been very excited to go out on the river and had been acting normal the night before but in the morning Victim #1 had been acting very lethargic and sleepy. 

The operators were going down the river and were constantly passing each other. Operator #1 had observed that Victim #1 had pulled off to the side and got out of the vessel to fix the seat. 

Operator #2 and Operator #3 went down river to fish and 20 minutes later looked back and noticed that Operator #1/Victim 1's boat was in the water and overturned. 

Operator #2 paddled towards Operator #1/Victim's 1 boat and saw that Operator #1/Victim #1 was in the water with their arms flailing. As Operator #2 got closer to Operator #1/Victim 1, Operator #2 could barely see Operator #1/Victim 1's head above water and no longer saw their arms moving. 

Operator #2 then reached the capsized boat and Operator#1/ Victim # 1 and could tell that Operator #1/Victim #1 was unconscious. Operator #2 attempted to splash water on Operator#1/Victim 1 with an oar on Operator #1/Victim 1's face to revive them but it did not create any type of reaction. 

Operator #2 could not exit their raft to grab Operator#1/Victim 1 as they were paraplegic. Operator #2 hooked up their Vessel to Operator #1/Victim 1's vessel and began dragging it to shore, thinking that Operator#1/Victim 1's body was attached to the vessel. 

Operator #1/Victim 1's body began to float down the river. Operator #2 then paddled up to Operator #3 on the bank of the river. A witness nearby then asked Operator #2 to borrow their boat, they then paddled out to Operator #1/Victim #1 and brought Operator #1/Victim #1 to shore where they immediately did CPR until EMS arrived and took over. EMS then advised that Operator#1/Victim 1 was deceased and CPR had stopped. Cause of death was determined to be drowning.


BARDID: CO-2020-0004
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:15:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pelican Lakes
NearestCityorTown: Windsor
County: Weld
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim #1 who was a 13 YOA male not wearing a personal floatation device went out with Witness #1 who was his 8 YOA brother who was wearing a personal floatation device on a 16' canoe during windy conditions on Pelican Lake. 

The canoe became capsized approximately 50 yards from shore Witness #1 was able to swim to shore and Victim #1 drowned trying to make it back to shore.


BARDID: CO-2020-0006
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-04-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Monument Lake
NearestCityorTown: Monument
County: El Paso County
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim 1 found in distress in the water after kayak flipped. Witness 1 observed Victim 1 in distress and paddles out a small boat to them. They were not able to get Victim 1 onto the boat as their head was trapped underneath the kayak. Witness 1 held onto Victim 1 until rescuers reached them. Rescuers attempted CPR but it was not successful. The report did not state whether or not the victim was wearing a life jacket.


BARDID: CO-2020-0007
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Dillon Reservior
NearestCityorTown: Dillon
County: Summit
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday, 06/13/2020 at approximately 1430 hours the Dillion Yacht Club was conducting a regatta on Dillon Reservoir.  A storm cell began blowing through the area causing high winds and large waves on the reservoir, prompting the race committee to halt the race and advised all participants through VHF radio to return to the marina; Vessel 1 had been participating in the regatta and vessel 2 was moored at the start/finish position of the course, and as Vessel 1 was travelling downwind toward Dillon Marina it unintentionally healed far over the port side before returning upright and turning sharply to the starboard.  Vessel 1 struck the starboard side of vessel 2 near its stern with the point of Vessel 1's bow. 

 Operator/Victim 1 was seated in the helmsman's position prior to impact, and according to witnesses on Vessel 2, fell from this position into the water just before Vessel 1 contacted Vessel 2.  Witnesses aboard Vessel 2 saw Victim 1 waving his arms and heard him yell as they attempted to throw him a rescue line, however Victim 1 disappeared under the surface before being able to be rescued.  Victim 1's remains were recovered on 06/14/20220 between 1530 and 1730 hours in the general area of the point Victim 1 was last seen; Operator/Victim 1 was not wearing a flotation device but did have one on board, and there was no evidence that either alcohol or drugs were a factor in the accident.


BARDID: CO-2020-0008
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:24:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Arkansas River
NearestCityorTown: Pueblo
County: PUEBLO
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim 1 and Victim 2 were rafting in Vessel 1 with Passenger 1 when they were ejected from the raft and were trapped in a river hydraulic, while Passenger 1 was able to make it to the shoreline safely. 

Vessel 1 later emerged from the current after several minutes with victim 1 and victim 2 entangled in the rope. Fire personnel intercepted the raft less than a mile downriver and were able to free them and bring them to shore where life saving measures ensued. Both Victims were declared dead at the scene.


BARDID: CO-2020-0009
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:41:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pastorius Reservior
NearestCityorTown: Durango
County: Colorado
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Improper loading
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim 1 was kayaking alone when they tipped their kayak. Witnesses saw them call for help and then go underwater. Recovery teams were called who eventually recovered the body on Tuesday morning. Victim 1 was not wearing a life jacket.


BARDID: CO-2020-0011
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HORSETOOTH RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: FORT COLLINS
County: LARIMER
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS GOING ALONG THE MAIN BODY OF THE RESERVOIR, OUTSIDE OF INLET BAY WHERE IT HIT A ROUGH PATCH OF WATER. 

WAKE WAVES SLAMMED INTO THE BOW OF THE VESSEL 1 CAUSING PASSENGERS TO BE THROWN FORWARD, THE DECK TO FILL WITH WATER, AND VESSEL ONES'S DOOR TO SWING OPEN AND CAUSE A LACERATION ON VICTIM 1S FOOT WHICH EXPOSED BONE. ONCE VESSEL 1 CAME TO A STOP, OPERATOR 1 MOTORED THE VESSEL INTO INLET BAY TO SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION.


BARDID: CO-2020-0012
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:17:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CARTER LAKE
NearestCityorTown: LOVELAND, CO
County: LARIMER
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: Wakeboard tower
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS TRAVELING WHILE TOWING PASSENGERS WITH A TOWING DEVICE AND WAS ALSO ATTACHED TO A WAKE BOARD TOWER. 

THE FORCE OF THE TOWING DEVICE PULLED ON THE WAKE BOARD TOWER ENOUGH TO CAUSE DAMAGE AND FALL ON VICTIM 1.

 VESSEL 1 STOPPED ACCELERATING AND ONE OF THE SPEAKERS ON THE WAKE BOARD TOWER FELL, HITTING VICTIM 1 AND CAUSING THE LACERATION ON THEIR HEAD.


BARDID: CO-2020-0013
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HORSETOOTH RESERVIOR
NearestCityorTown: FORT COLLINS
County: LARIMER
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM 1 WAS SITTING ON THE BOW SEATING AREA WHILE VESSEL 1 WAS IDLING IN THE NO WAKE ZONE OF INLET BAY. VICTIM 1 FELL OFF THE SEAT AND LANDED DIRECTLY ON ARM. VICTIM 1 WAS WEARING A PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICE AT THE TIME.


BARDID: CO-2020-0014
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:08:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CARTER LAKE RESERVIOR
NearestCityorTown: Loveland
County: LARIMER
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM 1 WAS WAKESURFING CLOSE BEHIND VESSEL 1. VICTIM 1 FELL AND WHEN OPERATOR 1 BROUGHT VESSEL 1 AROUND TO PICK UP VICTIM 1, VICTIM 1 COMPLAINED OF PAIN IN THEIR HIP OR UPPER RIGHT LEG. OPERATOR 1 THEN BROUGHT THE BOAT INTO THE BOAT RAMP WHERE VICTIM 1 RECEIVED FURTHER MEDICAL ATTENTION.


BARDID: CO-2020-0015
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:19:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Aurora Reservoir
County: Arapahoe
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Improper anchoring
AccidentCause2: Improper loading
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was a 10' John Boat. Victim was 250 LBS, 2 batteries onboard and gear. Boat was anchored from starboard oarlock. Wind picked up causing waves. Anchor held and tipped boat to the starboard causing the operator to fall overboard, possibly hitting his head on the way out of the boat. Ultimately ending in drowning. PFD on board boat but not worn. Vessel appeared to be overloaded and improperly loaded.


BARDID: CO-2020-0016
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Needle Creek Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Gunnison
County: Saguatch
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator/Victim of Vessel 1 was reported to be on a hand operated pontoon while heavily intoxicated. It was reported that all 3 parties were drinking and firing a handgun while on the water. Two other kayakers he was with found Vessel #1 upright with Operator #1 missing. He was found a few days later drowned. Operator/Victim was not wearing a PFD and heavy alcohol use is suspected. 

When Colorado Parks and Wildlife Officer's arrived on scene all victims, witnesses, possible suspects, and vessels were released and not on scene when officer's arrived. Colorado Parks and Wildlife Officer's were told that Saguache County Sheriff's Office was going to handle the report and investigation and forward their report to Colorado Parks and Wildlife. A report was never completed because the deputy went on family medical leave. The BARD report is completed to it's best ability by officer's that were on scene.


BARDID: CO-2020-0017
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-04-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: North Lake SWA
NearestCityorTown: Weston
County: Las Animas
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause3: Improper loading
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim #1 was out fishing on his Kayak when a strong wind storm came up over turning Victim's #1 Kayak. Victim #1 hung on to his Kayak until he couldn't any longer and tried to swim to shore and drowned. Victim #1 did have a personal flotation device on board his vessel however it was not of proper size.


BARDID: CO-2020-0018
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-11-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Clear Creek Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Buena Vista
County: Chaffee
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator 1 and Operator 2 launched a canoe on Clear Creek Reservoir and began paddling to set up a duck hunting blind for the following day. 

The two operators paddled to the middle of Clear Creek Reservoir as the operators reached the middle of the reservoir a strong wind storm blowing approximately 24 MPH from West to East began. The wind and operators behavior capsized the canoe. Both Operator #1 and Operator #2 were not wearing PFD's. 

Both Operator's began swimming against the wind approximately 270 yards from shore. Operator #1 drowned before reaching the shore line and Operator #2 we rescued approximately 80 feet from shore. The Colorado Marine Evidence Recovery Team recovered Operator #1 on 11/16/2020.


BARDID: CO-2020-0019
State: CO
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-08-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Horsetooth Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Fort Collins
County: LARIMER
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Bystander behavior
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 08, 2020 at approximately 0845 hours Victims #1-5 and passenger #1 arrive at the Inlet Bay Marina to get fuel in Vessel #1.  

Subject #1 who is an employee for the Inlet Bay Marina catches and ties off Vessel #1 to the Inlet Bay Marina Dock.  Suspect #1 begins filling Vessel #1 in the wrong location placing between 7-7.89 gallons of fuel directly into the hull of Vessel #1.  

Suspect #1 contacted by Witness #1 and Witness #1 told Suspect #1 to stop because he was filling Vessel #1 in the wrong location.  Suspect #1 began filling Vessel #1 in the proper location.  

Once Suspect #1 finished fueling Vessel #1 he proceeded to push Vessel #1 off the dock without informing Victims #1-5 or passenger #1 that he filled Vessel #1 in the incorrect location.  

Vessel #1 began drifting while Victim #2 tried to start Vessel #1.  Victim #2 thought that he had flooded Vessel #1 and let Vessel #1 sit for a minute.  

Once Victim #2 attempted to start Vessel #1 an explosion occurred in the engine compartment.  The explosion and fire pushed from the engine compartment through the hull of the boat through the ski locker.  

The ski locker on Vessel #1 opened up towards Victim #2 protecting Victim #2 from most of the flames.  However, the ski locker door directed most of the energy towards Victim #1.  

Vessel #1 caught on fire and burned to the water line.  Vessel #1 caught on fire and had to be put out again.  Once Vessel #1 was towed to the Inlet Bay Boat ramp Vessel #1 caught on fire and had to be put out again.


BARDID: CO-2020-0022
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Eleven Mile Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Kake George
County: Park
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was traveling North along a rock outcroppings of Back Country Campground at approximately 10mph, and came within 40 feet of a rock outcropping.  

Vessel #1 struck a submerged rock with starboard pontoon midships.  Vessel #1 came to sudden stop, causing operator to slide forward into the console.  

When the operator slid forward into the console he also pushed the throttle forward to maximum RPM's. With the throttle full throttle the vessel ran across rocks and tore open the starboard pontoon and the vessel also came free from the rocks.  Vessel #1 tried to return to the boat ramp however Vessel #1 starboard pontoon took on to much water and caused the vessel to capsize.


BARDID: CO-2020-0023
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:44:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Cherry Creek Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Aurora
County: Arapahoe
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim 1 was operating Vessel 1, a PWC, in circles when Vessel #2 came into his path causing a collision with Vessel 2's starboard side.  

Victim 1 received a laceration to his lip, but refused medical treatment when offered.  Operator 2 was subsequently issued a citation.


BARDID: CO-2020-0024
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Chatfield Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Littleton
County: Douglas
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #2 stopped abruptly near vessel #1.  As vessel #2 stopped vessel #1 tried splashing vessel #2 and clipped the back of vessel #2.  

The front gel-coat of vessel #1 was damaged exposing the fiberglass and vessel #1 snapped off the plug from vessel #2 in the collision.  

This than caused vessel #2 to sink as water came in the PWC through the plug hole.  Vessel #2 was almost completely submerged before a pump was able to clear out the water OF the PWC.


BARDID: CO-2020-0025
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Boyd Lake
NearestCityorTown: Loveland
County: Larimer
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #2 was stopped and pulling Victim #1 onto the PWC.  

Vessel #1 was driving towards them and was coming in too fast; Vessel #1 tried to stop by letting off the throttle and turning but the vessel didn't turn and Vessel #1 subsequently struck Vessel #2 on the right side causing Victim #1 fell off Vessel #2.


BARDID: CO-2020-0026
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:39:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sweitzer Lake State
NearestCityorTown: Delta
County: Delta
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The Vessel #1 stalled out on the owner.  The owner was trying different things to get it to start Vessel #1.  The owner pulled all eight spark plugs from the motor then turned the motor over resulting in it exploding and burning the engine compartment.


BARDID: CO-2020-0027
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:07:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Ridgway Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Ridgway
County: Ouray
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 15, 2020 at approximately 19:40 hours a Parks Officer and Seasonal Ranger at Ridgway State Park, Ouray County, Colorado received a report about a missing boat fisherman, Victim #1, who had not returned home at a pre-determined hour.  

After a sweep of the area, Victim #1's empty vessel was located in a cove, and Victim #1's baseball cap was subsequently spotted approximately 50 yards away on the rocky shoreline; after searching the surrounding area, Victim #1 was located unresponsive in the water and pronounced deceased upon retrieval of the corpse.  Victim #1 was brought back to the marina where the officers met Ouray EMS and the Coroner.  After examination of Victim #1, the remains where then given over to the custody of a funeral home and Victim #1's family met with officers regarding the incident.


BARDID: CO-2020-0028
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Pueblo State Park
NearestCityorTown: Pueblo
County: Pueblo
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was underway in Pedro's cove when it encountered several large waves.  Victim/Operator #1 attempted to increase Vessel #1's speed while being rocked side to side by rough seas, which subsequently led to Victim/Operator#1 being ejected from Vessel #1 and drowning.  Victim #1's remains were recovered and returned to the South ramp.


BARDID: CO-2020-0029
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Pueblo State Park
NearestCityorTown: Pueblo
County: Pueblo
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Skier mishap
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 08/15/2020 at approximately 16:40 hours Vessel 2 was towing two child passengers, Victim 1 and Victim 2, when Vessel 1 and Vessel 3, two PWCs, began operating dangerously close to Vessel 2.  

Operator 1 began to yell at Operator of Vessel #1 to disengage from operating so close to Vessel 2, when at that instant Vessel 1 struck the tube carrying Victim 1 and Victim 2.  

Operator 1 retrieved the Victim 1 and Victim 2 from the water and returned to the dock to receive medical aid, while both Vessel 1 and Vessel 3 fled.  

After rangers interviewed Operator 3, who was evasive, they were led by Operator 1 to Sailboard beach where a party was encountered with all individuals being evasive regarding Operator 1's identity.  

Eventually Operator 1 came forward and identified himself to the rangers and gave his statement regarding the accident.  Operator 1 smelled of alcohol and refused a standard sobriety test; Operator 1 explained that he only began to drink following the accident, but claimed that he hadn't see the tube in tow before the accident and that it was his wake that ejected Victim 1 and 2, not a direct collision.  

It was later relayed to officers that Victims 1 and 2 sustain significant injuries that would require surgery and could possibly lead to disfigurement.


BARDID: CO-2020-0030
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Pueblo State Park
NearestCityorTown: Pueblo
County: Pueblo
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 07/31/2020 at approximately 1200 hours rangers responded to a report of a boat accident at the NORTH BOAT RAMP at LAKE PEUBLO STATE PARK.  

Vessel 2 was docked when Vessel 1 was attempting to unmoor from the dock when Operator 1 suddenly began to accelerate Vessel 1 towards Vessel 2, striking Vessel 2 resulting in deep scratches and gouges on the side, hull and keel.


BARDID: CO-2020-0031
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Boyd Lake
NearestCityorTown: Loveland
County: Larimer
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was towing a tuber when the engine failed.  They were unable to restart it and water started to flood the boat; another boat, Vessel #2, attempted to offer aid via towing them when the boat started to fill to a critical point and began sinking.  All passengers exited the boat on to Vessel #2 and were taken to shore.  Despite being completely submerged, Vessel #1 was towed to the boat ramp and on to a trailer.


BARDID: CO-2020-0032
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Boyd Lake
NearestCityorTown: Loveland
County: Larimer
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: Limb tangled in activity equip
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was idling between wake boarding sessions when the tow rope was caught by the propeller.  

Victim #1 attempted to pull the rope out before it got stuck but the rope wrapped around his fingers and degloved him as it was being further wound around the propeller.  The rope had to be cut to free Victim #1 who was then taken for medical treatment, which did require surgery.


BARDID: CO-2020-0033
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:02:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Boyd Lake
NearestCityorTown: Loveland
County: Larimer
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On May 30th, 2020 at approximately 1445 hours rangers received a report at Boyd Lake State Park in Larimer County, Colorado regarding a possible boat fire south-east of the marina.  

The rangers located Vessel 1 near the swim beach, and while smoke was emitting from Vessel 1's engine compartment there was no fire present.

  Operator 1 and passengers were on Vessel 1 and were all wearing floatation devices when contact was made; the rangers brought all aboard their patrol boat and transported them to the courtesy dock at the boat ramp.  None of the passengers nor Operator 1 complained of any injury. 

Through the investigation rangers and owner believe the water pump failed and started smoking.


BARDID: CO-2020-0034
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Arkansas River
NearestCityorTown: Canon City
County: Fremont
WaterConditions: Very rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim #1 and Passengers #1-3 were rafting on the Arkansas River when Victim #1 was thrown from the raft at the 167 mile marker.  The passengers beached the raft 100 - 200 meters from this location, and Passenger #1 followed rail road tracks back to the scene of the incident where Victim #1 was subsequently located with his head and thorax submerged in the water.

Passenger #1 proceeded to perform life saving procedures on Victim #1, including CPR and AED usage, however the device failed to detected a heart rhythm.  The Fremont Sheriff's office and Deputy Coroner examined Victim #1, observing lacerations to the scalp just above the right ear and forehead, as well as noting a lack of color and deep blue hue to his face.  An SD card within a GoPro camera worn by Passenger #2 during the accident was surrendered to the Fremont Sheriff's Office.


BARDID: CO-2020-0035
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:18:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Pueblo
NearestCityorTown: Pueblo
County: Pueblo
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The boat was in shallow water when a wave pushed the boat up and onto a rock that was submerged beneath the water, tearing a gash into the boat hull.


BARDID: CO-2020-0036
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: North Sterling Reser
NearestCityorTown: Sterlin
County: Logan
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was being driven by operator 1.  Vessel 1 was in the process of towing a water skier at an estimated speed of 10-20 mph and accelerating to help get the skier to plane on the surface.  

The skier eventually planned for approximately 30 seconds before falling.  This fall was solely the result of inexperience, and the skier was wearing a USCG approved PFD at the time of the accident.  The fall resulted in a fractured leg that required surgical treatment.


BARDID: CO-2020-0037
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:50:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Pueblo
NearestCityorTown: Pueblo
County: Pueblo
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 06/07/2020 vessel #1 arrived in Peck Creek on Lake Pueblo Reservoir. Vessel 1 operator had turned off the engine and the vessel was drifting when one of the passengers (victim 1) announced to the group that he was jumping in to swim. The operator and other passengers told vic 1 to put on a PFD and he declined. Vic 1 jumped off the boat into the water. As he started to swim back to the boat he started to struggle. a passenger observed this and jumped in to assist vic 1. He was able to grab vic 1 just as he went under the surface of the water. Vic 1 was loaded back onto vessel 1 and CPR and life saving procedures were initiated. Vic 1 was airlifted and later died at the hospital.  Officers noticed a large amount of alcoholic beverage containers on the Vessel that Victim 1 had been aboard, and it was noted that the number seemed large for the number in the party.


BARDID: CO-2020-0039
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Cherry Creek Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Aurora
County: Arapahoe
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 08/30/2020 at approximately 1535 hours at Cherry Creek State Park Vessel #1 was traveling north when Operator 1 claimed he was unable to stop to avoid a collision with Vessel #2, which was heading east crossed in front of Operator 1's heading.  

Vessel # 2 was struck by Vessel # 1 on the starboard rear corner, resulting in no injuries to either party.


BARDID: CO-2020-0040
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Boyd Lake State Park
NearestCityorTown: Loveland
County: Larimer
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim #1 was attempting to wake board and as she was pulled into an upright position at a speed between 5 - 10 mph her back foot slipped from the board resulting in a fractured femur.  Victim #1 husband then pulled her partially on to the vessel's rear swim platform and contacted 911.


BARDID: CO-2020-0041
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Boyd Lake
NearestCityorTown: Loveland
County: Larimer
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 07/26/202 at approximately 1340 hours Vessel 1 was traveling south west at approximately 20 mph when Vessel 2 started to head towards Vessel 1.  

In response, Vessel 1 let off of the throttle and turned to the port when Vessel 2 continued to the same heading, leading to Operator 1 attempting to gain Operator 2's attention by waving his arms when approximately at a distance of 50 feet.  

Operator 2 claimed that he did not alter course due to not knowing which direction Operator 1 would turn; Operator 1 made a last attempt at avoiding a collision by veering to the starboard, but this is when impact occurred.  There was damage to both vessels and no injuries to either operator.  The Operator of Vessel 2 was issued a citation for his part in the collision.


BARDID: CO-2020-0042
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:14:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Cherry Creek Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Aurora
County: Arapahoe
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was moving counterclockwise on the lake.  Vessel 2 was in tow and had a skier fall into the water.  

Vessel 2 raised their red flag to show that a skier was down and Vessel 2 turned right to loop around to retrieve the skier, but Vessel 1 collided with vessel 2 on its bow port side, as Operator 1 did not see Vessel 2.  

All parties/operators were wearing PFDs.  Safety checks were conducted on both vessels.


BARDID: CO-2020-0043
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Chatfield State Park
NearestCityorTown: Littleton
County: Jefferson
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent3: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #2 and Vessel #3 were docked and idle.  

Vessel #1 was speeding and Operator #1 put Vessel #1 into reverse.  

Operator #1 said he then slipped and fell onto the throttle.  

Vessel #1 struck Dock #1 on its port side, then the port side of Vessel #2 with its aft starboard side before continuing around Dock #2 and struck the motor of Vessel #3 with its aft deck.  

Vessel #1 passenger fell overboard but sustained no injuries.  

Vessel #1 then floated out to the east and Operator #1 regained control.


BARDID: CO-2020-0044
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Cherry Creek Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Aurora
County: Arapahoe
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
A personal watercraft (PWC) operated by an unidentified male struck the rear of a PWC, Vessel 1, operated by Victim 1 west of the East Boat Ramp; Victim 1 was knocked off Vessel 1 and the key was lost in the water.  The unidentified operator fled the scene.


BARDID: CO-2020-0045
State: CO
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-08-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:41:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Cherry Creek Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Aurora
County: Arapahoe
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 08/12/2020 at approximately 1530 hours, Operator 1 was operating Vessel 1 on the west side of the lake; Operator 2 was operating Vessel 2 on the port side of Vessel 1 with the same heading.  

Vessel 2 turned sharply to the starboard, cutting in front of Vessel 1 and causing a collision in which Vessel 1 cut across the bow of Vessel 2 tear away Vessel 2's steering column.


BARDID: CO-2020-0046
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:53:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Jackson Lake
NearestCityorTown: Orchard
County: Morgan
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
OtherEquipmentFailure: hose
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel operator was heading in to beach the boat when he accidently turned on his ballast pump which had a broken hose.  

The vessel began to fill with water resulting in swamping; six people were on board the vessel, which had a capacity of 8; the vessel swamped in four feet of water and was then towed to the Jackson Lake Boat ramp where it was loaded onto its trailer and drained.  The vessel operator stated that it was running when the motor became submerged.


BARDID: CO-2020-0047
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:49:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Empire Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Wiggins
County: Morgan
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 came to a stop and floated too far past a mooring buoy.  

Operator 1 of vessel 1 began communicating with a person ashore who told Operator 1 that the boat needed to reverse in order to position better for mooring; the operated replied 'ok' in response to the person ashore and Victim 1 took that as the sign to exit the vessel and did so Operator 1 reversed, resulting in the victim's foot being taken into the propeller.


BARDID: CO-2020-0049
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:23:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Jackson Lake
NearestCityorTown: Orchard
County: Morgan
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim 1 was sitting on a stern-mounted platform when the platform separated from Vessel 1 due to weathered supports giving way and became submerged with Victim 1 and his 9 year old son.  

Victim 1 was able to assist his son back onto Vessel 1 but was unable to do so himself.  Victim 1 then submerged beneath the surface leading to his drowning despite efforts made by other passengers aboard Vessel 1 attempting to locate him.


BARDID: CO-2020-0050
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: John Martin Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: HASTY
County: BENT
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator's jet-powered boat was having engine trouble and would not supply propulsion for the vessel.  The wind was blowing out of the southeast at approximately 24 mph and blew the vessel into the rocks near the East Boat ramp.  The vessel collided with the rocks several times until another boat was able to tow the damaged vessel to the west boat ramp.  There were two occupants, and neither suffered any injury, but the hull of the vessel was damage along with the outer casing of one jet.


BARDID: CO-2020-0051
State: CO
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-06-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Highline Lake
NearestCityorTown: Loma
County: 08
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 2 was traveling northbound on Highline Lake and then turned to the port to make a complete circle.  During the turn, Vessel 1, also traveling northbound, failed to yield and collided with the starboard side of Vessel 2.  Operator 2 was able to exit Vessel 2 prior to impact and was uninjured.  Operator 1 sustained only minor injuries.


BARDID: CO-2020-0052
State: CO
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: John Martin Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Hasty
County: Bent
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The vessel had engine trouble in West Ramp Cove, which eventually gave out completely, resulting in the vessel becoming swamped with water that breached the stern due to choppy waves.  

The boat was completely submerged in a matter of seconds; both parties aboard and one dog were rescued, with the vessel being recovered the following day.


BARDID: CO-2020-0054
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:11:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Highline Lake
NearestCityorTown: Loma
County: 08
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling south on the west side of Highline Lake, just to the southeast of the West Boat Ramp.  Vessel 1 was towing a tube occupied by two people.  

Victim 1 fell off of tube and Vessel 1 circled around to pick her up.  As victim 1 approached the swim ladder on Vessel 1, wake created from passing boats coupled with wind from an incoming storm pushed her into the propeller of Vessel 1, which was in gear. 

 Victim 1 became entangled and passengers from Vessel 1 cut her bathing suit bottoms from the propeller and pulled her aboard.  Vessel 1 immediately returned to dock and flagged down a ranger for help.


BARDID: CO-2020-0055
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-10-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:25:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Chatfield Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Littleton
County: Jefferson County
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim #1 was paddle boarding during a high wind event at Chatfield Reservoir.  Witnesses stated that Victim #1 fell off the paddle board and attempted to swim to shore, at which point Victim #1 went underwater and did not resurface.  

Victim #1 was not wearing a PFD and did not have one onboard the paddle board, but had instead left it ashore.  

Rescue crews and resources were on the scene with in approximately 15 minutes of a 911 call, despite this Victim #1 was located deceased at 2117 hours.  

The accident investigation was completed by Parks Officers and the inspection of the paddle board found that Vessel #1 operated by Victim #1 was free of any deficits and was properly inflated.  Victim #1 was also found to be positive for alcohol, MDMA and benzoylecgonine, an indicator of cocaine, at the time of the accident.


BARDID: CO-2021-0001
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-04-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Carter Lake
NearestCityorTown: Loveland
County: Larimer
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Improper loading
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On April 11, 2021 at approximately 1530 hours it was reported that a Kayak had washed up on shore and a debris field with a backpack, waterproof cell phone case, and a dog wearing a life jacket was running the shoreline back and fourth were found on the west shore of Carter Lake. 

Victims #1 life jacket was found in the trunk of his car. During the investigation it was determined that Victim #1 arrived at Carter Lake at approximately 1007 hours and launched his kayak from the Lower Saddle of Carter Lake. 

Between 1045-1130 and 1300-1430 hours two large wind events blowing from the southeast had occurred. Witnesses reported seeing white caps and stated that kayakers should not have been out due to the heavy weather. A search lasting a total of 7 days was conducted and Victim #1 is presumed drowned.


BARDID: CO-2021-0002
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-05-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Cherry Creek Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Auora
County: Arapahoe
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On May 02, 2021 at approximately 1130 Victim #1 was operating a inflatable kayak when a strong wind event came up. According to witnesses the wind blew the kayak side ways and flipped ejecting Victim#1 into the water. Victim #1 was not wearing a personal floatation device and could not swim to shore and drowned. Victim #1 was recovered by Colorado Parks and Wildlife Marine Evidence Recovery Team.


BARDID: CO-2021-0003
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-05-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:49:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Douglas Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Fort Collins
County: Larimer
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Drug
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
AccidentCause3: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On May 01, 2021 at approximately 1449 hours Victim #1 was operating a kayak when a strong wind event occurred overturning Victim #1's kayak. Victim #1 was ejected but was able to hold on to the side of the kayak until a witness was able to reach Victim #1. While Victim #1 was being rescued he went into cardiac arrest. CPR was preformed and Victim #1 was transported to a area hospital were Victim #1 was pronounced dead. This investigation was handled by the Larimer County Sheriff's Office and the vessel information was not collected at the time of the investigation. The only information about the vessel is that it is a Kayak.  Operator had alcohol and meth in his body.


BARDID: CO-2021-0004
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-05-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:26:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Pueblo State Park
NearestCityorTown: Pueblo
County: Pueblo
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was approaching the North Marina slip to dock when Victim #1 left Vessel #1 from the bow to catch Vessel #1. Victim #1 slipped off the dock into the water and began to swim behind Vessel #1 to board from the stern ladder. When Operator #1 with limited vessel experience was approaching the slip Operator #1 placed Vessel #1 in reverse and struck Victim #1's left foot with propeller. Victim #1 was transported to the hospital where Victim #1's left leg was amputated at the knee.


BARDID: CO-2021-0005
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-05-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Big Soda Lake
NearestCityorTown: Lakewood
County: Jefferson
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Drug
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim #1 was paddle boarding with Witness #1 and Witness #2. Victim #1 fell off or jumped off his paddle board and began to struggle immediately and drowned. Witness #1 stated that Victim #1 had consumed alcohol before arriving at the lake and while operating the vessel. Colorado Parks and Wildlife Marine Evidence Recovery responded and recovered Victim #1 in 30' of water.


BARDID: CO-2021-0006
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-06-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Estes
NearestCityorTown: Estes Park
County: Larimer
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: Person pushed overboard
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 10, 2021 at approximately 1500 hours Victim #1, Suspect #1 and Witnesses 1-3 were out on a rental pontoon and had consumed heavy amounts of alcohol. While the vessel was drifting Suspect #1 pushed Victim #1 overboard. Victim #1 fell into the water and below the surface and did not resurface. Victim #1 was recovered by the Colorado Marine Evidence Recovery Team (MERT).


BARDID: CO-2021-0007
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Eagle River
NearestCityorTown: Vail
County: Eagle
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 6, 2021 Witness #1 and Witness #2 were paddle boarding on the Eagle River when they came upon Victim#1 who was wearing a life vest and was found to be unresponsive on the Eagle River. CPR was attempted and Victim #1 was transported to the hospital and pronounced deceased. The witnesses were not able to provide any information about the Victim #1 and the circumstances around the incident.


BARDID: CO-2021-0008
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-06-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Crystal River
NearestCityorTown: Redstone
County: Pitkin
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The Pitkin County Coroner’s Office has completed its examination regarding the death of Victim#1 who was a 41 year-old male. On 06/17/2021, Victim #1 was in a group of three kayaking in the Crystal River and became overturned and released from his kayak in the area of the Meatgrinder just north of Redstone, Colorado. The body was located on 06/19/2021 at approximately 3:30 PM in the area where he was last seen. The Cause of Death was drowning and the Manner of Death was Accident.


BARDID: CO-2021-0009
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Chatfield Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Littleton
County: Jefferson
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was towing skier #1 westbound near the Eagle Cove Day Use Area, when the skier made a left hand turn to cross behind the boat skier #1 fell causing his left arm to raise above his head as he was holding the ski rope. The fall caused skier #1 to have a dislocated left shoulder. Skier #1 self transported to a hospital for treatment. No other injuries, no damage.


BARDID: CO-2021-0010
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: John Martin Resevoir
NearestCityorTown: Hasty
County: Bent
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 14th, 2021, at approximately 1330 hours, Park Officer Trainee and Training Field Officer were on patrol at John Martin State Park, when they received a radio call from dispatch regarding a boat accident at the East Boat Ramp. The accident included Victim #1 with a laceration on her right foot when it struck the boat propeller of Vessel #1 while getting into Vessel #1. The Victim #1 received first aid at the park's Boat Ramp and was self-transported by her family to a medical center.


BARDID: CO-2021-0012
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Chatfield State Park
NearestCityorTown: Littleton
County: Douglas
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was overloaded with 2 adults and 8 children. A large wake hit Vessel #1 and overturned and ejected all passengers. Victim #1 was trapped under the over turned vessel and was pulled from Vessel #1 by a ranger. Victim #1 was transport to the hospital and placed on life support.


BARDID: CO-2021-0014
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-07-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Pueblo State Park
NearestCityorTown: Pueblo
County: Pueblo
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator #1 being inexperienced with boating, grounded Vessel #1 on a marked underwater hazard after not understanding how to navigate marker buoys. 10 passengers were on Vessel #1, all were unharmed and boated back to shore by park officers. Vessel #1 was ungrounded and loaded onto truck and trailer, there was damage to the propeller and slight superficial damage to the hull and tracking fins.


BARDID: CO-2021-0015
State: CO
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-07-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Chatfield Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Castle Rock
County: Douglas
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was reversing into the pump out station located on the fuel dock when it was turned by a northwest wind causing the bow to face the fuel dock. Operator #1 of Vessel #1 placed the vessel in forward gear and turned to port. The wind ferried vessel #1 into vessel #2 while it was docked on the fuel dock. The anchor of Vessel #1 made contact with Vessel #2 which dented and scratched the pontoon fence paneling. Vessel #1 remained on scene.


BARDID: CO-2021-0016
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Eleven Mile State Park
NearestCityorTown: Lake George
County: Park
WaterConditions: Very Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 took on water during a serve windstorm and capsized. 4 Passengers and 2 dogs made it to shore safely and unharmed. Vessel #1 was recovered and removed from the water. Overloading was believed to be a factor, along with the hazardous waters and bad weather. After the boat was recovered from the water, the owner of vessel #1 noticed a dent and crack in the front of the vessel, and when a hose was put to the crack, the bow compartment quickly filled with water and started draining out the back plug drain hole. The owner believed this could of been the reason that vessel #1 capsized.


BARDID: CO-2021-0017
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Boyd Lake State Park
NearestCityorTown: Loveland
County: Larimer
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
According to witness #1, vessel #1 drifted under a tree while operator #1 was trying to get the engine to start. Victim #1 jumped out of the boat and went to the rear to push it forward and was struck by the propeller. Victim #1 suffered a 6-8 inch long, 1-2 inches deep laceration on their left calf. Victim #1 was given first aid and transported to the hospital.


BARDID: CO-2021-0018
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-06-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:43:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Cherry Creek State Park
NearestCityorTown: Aurora
County: Arapahoe
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 drove into vessel #2, causing both operator #1 and operator #2 to be ejected from their vessel. Operator #2 was transported to the hospital for a broken femur. Operator #1 was issued a citation for careless boating.


BARDID: CO-2021-0019
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-09-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Highline Lake State Park
NearestCityorTown: Grand Junction
County: Mesa
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 hit vessel #2 head on, hitting operator #2 on their leg and ejecting them from their vessel. Operator #2 was transported to a hospital with a broken leg. Operator #1 was issued a citation for unlawful operation of a vessel in a careless manner.


BARDID: CO-2021-0020
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:12:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Chatfield State Park
NearestCityorTown: Littleton
County: Jefferson
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of vessel #1 hit a wave and hit his face hit against the steering wheel of Vessel #1. Operator #1 had been drinking, they were bandaged up and were transported to a hospital.


BARDID: CO-2021-0021
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-06-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Pueblo State Park
NearestCityorTown: Pueblo
County: Pueblo
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel #1 was towing victim #1. When operator #1 went to pick up victim #1, they hit their head on the hull of the vessel. Victim #1 was transported to the hospital for concussion symptoms. Operator #1 was cited for unlawful operation of a vessel in a careless manner.


BARDID: CO-2021-0022
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-06-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Cherry Creek State Park
NearestCityorTown: Aurora
County: Arapahoe
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel #1 was driving and couldn't slow down to turn and ran into Vessel #2, injuring the operator of Vessel #1 and the passenger of Vessel #1, as well as Operator #2. Both operators and the passenger were transported to a medical center for further care.


BARDID: CO-2021-0023
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-07-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:05:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Westerdoll Lake
NearestCityorTown: LOVELAND
County: Larimer
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Overloading
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim #1 and Subject #1 had been drinking heavily during and after work. They decided to go fishing and the roommate of Subject #1 had a kayak which they brought to Westerdoll lake. Subject #1 and Victim #1 decided to fish from the kayak but did not have a paddle. Both Subject #1 and Victim #1 went out on the 1 person kayak without PFDs on board. While on the lake Subject #1 and Victim #1 were "horsing around" when Victim #1 fell in. Subject #1 reported attempting to help Victim #1 but starting to choke on water so he swam to shore. Victim #1 went under water and his body was recovered by a dive team later that day.


BARDID: CO-2021-0024
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-05-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:14:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Steamboat Lake State Park
NearestCityorTown: Clark
County: Routt
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 capsized due to improper loading and shifting of passengers #1 and #2 weight. Passengers #1 and #2 both showed signs of hypothermia and were transported to an area hospital.


BARDID: CO-2021-0026
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Eleven Mile State Park
NearestCityorTown: Lake George
County: Park
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 struck an unmarked rock that was submerged approximately two feet below the water's surface, this caused the vessel to take on water. The vessel made it back to shore safely and no one was injured.


BARDID: CO-2022-0001
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:45:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Cherry Creek
NearestCityorTown: AURORA
County: ARAPAHOE
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentEvent2: Collision with floating object
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Weather
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator #1 with only 20 minutes of boat handling experience began pulling Victim #1 who was not wearing a life jacket on a tube behind Vessel #1. 

Vessel #1 came to a stop and Victim #1 fell off the tube. At this time a strong wind event with 35 MPH gusts of wind occurred and began pushing Vessel #1 and the tube away from Victim #1. 

Operator #1 put the vessel into reverse wrapping the rope around the propeller making Vessel #1 inoperable. Victim #1 was recovered by Colorado Parks and Wildlife Marine Evidence Recovery Team.


BARDID: CO-2022-0003
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: PUEBLO RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: Pueblo
County: PUEBLO
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentCause2: Improper loading
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was heading to the North Marina in a heavy windstorm with waves between 2-3 feet high cresting over the bow of Vessel #1. 

Vessel #1 had 13 people on board when Vessel #1 had a capacity rating of 6. 

Passengers on Vessel #1 shifted from the bow to the stern of the vessel while the Vessel #1 was also filling with water. The shifting of the weight of the passengers and water caused Vessel #1 to capsize ejecting all 13 occupants of the vessel. 

Victim #1 was not wearing a life jacket and Victim #1's foot was caught up in a rope that was tied to the vessel. Victim #2 drowned and was recovered by the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Marine Evidence Recovery Team on 05/31/2022. Victim's #3,#4,#5 were transported to the hospital for hypothermia. This incident is still under investigation.


BARDID: CO-2022-0006
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Poudre River
NearestCityorTown: La Porte
County: Larimer
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
A man died after a raft overturned in the Poudre River Tuesday afternoon, the Larimer County Sheriff's Office said. Around 3 p.m., the county's dispatch center received a report that a private raft overturned in the river just east of Mishawaka and that one of the rafters was unaccounted for. Dispatch was also informed by the International Emergency Response Coordination Center that it received an SOS activation from a supported device in the area. According to accounts, the rafters were experienced and had proper equipment including the SOS device, the sheriff's office said. Still under investigation. There were two rafters on the raft. When the raft capsized, the second passenger swam straight to shore. The victim continued hanging onto the capsized raft as it traveled downriver. Victim was unresponsive and did not let go of the raft when rescuers yelled for him to, nor did he grab ropes thrown to him. Victim was reported to have at least 30 years of white water experience. Reported to have previously diagnosed cardiac issues


BARDID: CO-2022-0007
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:45:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Colorado River
NearestCityorTown: Grand Junction
County: Mesa
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
A woman hospitalized after authorities rescued her from the Colorado River on Wednesday afternoon has died, according to the Mesa County Sheriff's Office. Around 1:45 p.m. Wednesday, deputies with the Mesa County Sheriff's Office responded to help a group of six people on the Colorado River. 

The group had been recreating on the river — on a raft, a kayak and a paddleboard — when they "got into trouble" near the S. 5th Street bridge, the sheriff's office said. Five people were able to get out of the water on their own and walked onto an island. However, a woman who had been on the paddleboard was missing. 

The sheriff's office, plus Mesa County Search and Rescue, the Grand Junction Fire Department and Grand Junction Police Department, responded and launched a rescue boat. The missing woman was found unconscious and not breathing, the sheriff's office said. She was brought to shore and then transported to a hospital where she was pronounced deceased. 

Her cause of death was drowning and manner of death was an accident, the coroner said. Rescue crews helped the other five people to shore. Still under investigation. Victim tethered to the SUP by a non breakaway leash. Had a PFD but not worn, was on the board


BARDID: CO-2022-0008
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sweetwater
NearestCityorTown: Eagle
County: Garfield
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper loading
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim #1 and Passenger #1 were on a two person canoe fishing when the canoe tipped over ejecting both parties. Victim #1 was found floating face down in the water wearing a personal flotation device. Passenger #1 was able to swim to shore however could not self rescue and had to spend the night until she was heard the next morning calling for help. Still under investigation.


BARDID: CO-2022-0009
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Big Creek Lakes
NearestCityorTown: Cowdrey
County: Jackson
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Improper loading
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Three males went out on a canoe and were heading back when the canoe capsized. one of the passengers tried to save both friends but had to make a decision because they were both pulling him down. Alcohol was a contributing factor (deceased and two others were drinking) as well as no PFD'S.


BARDID: CO-2022-0010
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:15:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: PUEBLO RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: PUEBLO
County: Pueblo
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim 1 was the passenger on the back of a PWC (V2). Vic 1 fell off of V2 in the path of V1. V1 ran over Vic 1 striking Vic1 with the propeller, resulting in fatal injuries to victims right torso and leg. Victim died on scene, severe blood loss


BARDID: CO-2022-0011
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:13:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHATFIELD RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: Littleton
County: Jefferson
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vic 1 jumped off of Vessel 1 and was swimming behind the boat. Operator of V1 did not look behind him prior to putting the boat in reverse. He hacked the boat propeller into Vic 1. Prop struck Victim 1s left leg. Vic was not in a PFD. Taken to hospital. Sustained SBI. Vic was noted as being impaired by alcohol


BARDID: CO-2022-0012
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:05:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Dillon Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Dillon
County: Summit
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim 1 was paddling vessel 1 (paddleboard) Microburst occurred and knocked the victim off of his board. board blew away and the victim drowned, Vic's PFD was affixed to the vessel and he was reported to not be able to swim. Vic was recovered later that evening


BARDID: CO-2022-0013
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ARKANSAS RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Salida
County: Chaffee
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim 1 was paddling her kayak through a rapid named Zume Flume in Brown's Canyon, when she got turned upside down in her kayak. Once right side up it was observed that she sustained a large laceration (3 inches) above right eyebrow and her helmet cracked. She went to the hospital where she received 18 stitches and sustained a black eye from the incident


BARDID: CO-2022-0014
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-09-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:50:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Corn Lake
NearestCityorTown: Clifton
County: Mesa
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
VIC 1 was paddelboarding at Corn Lake with a friend. When ther friend turned around she noticed the victim's board floating with no one on it. A splash was reported but no one saw the accident occur. Victim 1 was later recovered by ROV and was a presumed drowning


BARDID: CO-2022-0015
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:58:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Taylor Park Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Taylor Park
County: Gunnison
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 1 (rental pontoon) had 10 people onboard the boat. Operator stopped the boat and asked who wanted to swim. His son jumped in with a PFD on. Operator lost sight of his son and panicked. Operator jumped in and swam after his son. Operator then went underwater


BARDID: CO-2022-0017
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHATFIELD RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: Littleton
County: DOUGLAS
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Carbon monoxide exposure
AccidentCause1: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
operator reported that his child's eyes rolled back and he almost fell over the transom. The child was hanging over the back of the boat while the boat was idling and not moving in the no wake zone. Medics stated that the child's Carbon monoxide levels were elevated and he needed to be checkedinto a hospital. levels were at 32% during initial check. They dropped to 5% after the child victim was administered oxygen. Child was later transported to the hospital by his parents.


BARDID: CO-2022-0018
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:48:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHATFIELD RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: Littleton
County: Jefferson
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
While being towed, the wakeboarder fell, twisting ankle in the process. wakeboarder started vomiting immediately after. Ankle was put in a splint, was checked out by medical and allowed to transport self to the hospital for further treatment


BARDID: CO-2022-0019
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:34:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHATFIELD RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: LITTLETON
County: DOUGLAS
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Impaired boater driving recklessly lost control of his boat and was ejected in the water before his boat collided with the rock wall of the dam. Operator sustained broken left clavicle and other injuries. Transported to hospital. Cited for BUI


BARDID: CO-2022-0021
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PUEBLO STATE PARK
NearestCityorTown: PUEBLO
County: PUEBLO
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: Limb stuck in vsl equipment
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Other
AccidentCause3: Machinery failure
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 4, 2022 at approximately 1735 hours, I, officer, received a call from Colorado State Patrol Dispatch for an individual that needed medical assistance at the North marina, Lake Pueblo State Park, Pueblo County, Pueblo, Colorado.

I arrived on scene, at the north marina, at approximately 1739 hours. Once on scene, I located the individual in need of medical assistance, later identified as Passenger who was conscious and breathing. Passenger was being assisted down the dock of the marina towards the parking lot by a Colorado parks and Wildlife (CPW) employee and his wife, later identified as Witness 2. I asked Passenger and Witness 2 what had happened, They stated that his fingers had been caught in the motor of the vessel while trying to get the motor started.  I advised CPW employee to assist Passenger over to the boat ramp so that the ambulance could get to them. I walked up the boat ramp to guide the ambulance down to Passenger. As the medical team tended to Passenger, I contacted Witness 2 to get more information regarding the incident

Witness 2 informed me that they had been having issues getting the vessel's motor started, and that Passenger had taken the motor cover off in an attempt to fix the issue. While Passenger had the motor cover off, the operator attempted to start the motor. When Operator attempted to start the motor, Passenger had his hand resting on the motor which led to his ring finger and pinky finger being pulled between the flywheel and another gear on the powerhead of the outboard motor. Witness 2 then proceeded to wrap Passenger's fingers with gauze and tape. Witness 2 then told the other parties on the boat that she would take Passenger to the hospital. The other individuals on the boat returned to the water. While walking up the docks to the parking lot, Passenger informed Witness 2 that he was having trouble walking and felt like he was going to pass out. At this point, Witness 2 called 911.

Once Witness 2 finished explaining the incident, I asked where the boat was, and she advised that it was still on the water. I informed Witness 2 to have the other parties return to the marina. After Witness 2 informed Operator to return with the boat, her and Passenger were then transported by AMR to Parkview Main hospital at approximately 1751 hours.

At approximately 1800 hours, Operator and the vessel returned to the north marina. Once in contact with Operator, I conducted a boat safety inspection on the vessel, where I found that the vessel was missing a type 4 personal floatation device (PFD) as required by law. After the boat safety inspection was complete, I asked Operator to explain the incident to me. Operator explained the incident in the same way that Witness 2 had, that himself and Passenger were trying to work on the motor. Operator stated that he didn't know that Passenger had his hand resting on the motor when he tried to start the motor. It was at this time that Passenger's fingers were pulled into the motor.

Once Operator explained the incident, I obtained his driver's license and cleared him through dispatch and issued Operator a citation for operating a vessel that in not equipped as required by law.

Once I had gathered all of the information and issued the citation, I was clear and available at approximately 1832 hours.

End Report


BARDID: CO-2022-0023
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:56:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PUEBLO STATE PARK
County: PUEBLO
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 18, 2022, at approximately 1555 hours, I, Parks Officer 1, was on boat patrol at Lake Pueblo State Park, Pueblo County, Colorado. I was patrolling near Sailboard when my partner Officer 2 and I received a call from Pueblo dispatch of a boat sinking near the south boat ramp. We responded to the call immediately to find all passengers on the vessel had already been escorted to shore by their parents in a separate boat. All four passengers onboard where unharmed in this accident. The individuals onboard the vessel before it capsized where two children, Passenger 1, Passenger 2, and the two parents, Passenger 3, Operator.

Officer 2 and I were able to tow the boat, with registration number, upside down to the dock. We identified the boat owner as Operator. Operator refused assistance from the south marina boat crew as well as tow trucks to get the boat flipped and out of the water. Operator and his family used their personal trucks and tow straps to flip the boat. We assisted them with our pump to pump water out of the boat as they successfully were able to trailer the boat off the lake by approximately 1800. During either the tow or the flipping of the boat the windscreen and tower where both damaged.

My partner and I were clear and available by 1845 hours.


BARDID: CO-2022-0024
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: ARKANSAS RIVER
NearestCityorTown: CANON CITY
County: FREMONT
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
According to a news article, a vessel capsized in a raft.  One person drowned after being ejected in a rapid known as "Sledge Hammer."


BARDID: CO-2022-0025
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: ARKANSAS RIVER
NearestCityorTown: FLORENCE
County: FREMONT
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim #1 was the lone occupant and operator of an inflatable raft that was last seen passing the river take out struggling to paddle/control the raft. Victim #1 was found the next day stuck in a strainer approximately under 1-2 feet of water near where his raft was found.  


BARDID: CO-2022-0029
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PUEBLO RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: PUEBLO
County: Pueblo
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
child victim got his thumb pinched between vessel 1 and the dock severing the thumb. Transported to hospital


BARDID: CO-2022-0030
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHATFIELD RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: LITTLETON
County: Douglas
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was backing away from the shore off of C-Loop. While reversing vessel 1 collided with vessel 2 (SUP). vessel 2 operator fell off board injuring his ankle. Vessel 1 left the scene without rendering aid. Operator of vessel 2 went to the hospital and received a x-ray. Turned out to be a welt/contusion on ankle


BARDID: CO-2022-0031
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:17:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Martin Lake
NearestCityorTown: Walsenburg
County: Huerfano
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
operator of a SUP (vessel 1) fell off as a result of a wave. The wave caused her to hit her paddle on the way down and resulted in a deep gash above her eye. The gash required stittches


BARDID: CO-2022-0032
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Arkansas River
NearestCityorTown: Buena Vista
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
SUP operator was paddeling on the river and fell off in "Raft Ripper" Rapid. He hit his shin on river bed. He later went to hospital where he received 8 stitches.


BARDID: CO-2022-0033
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHATFIELD RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: LITTLETON
County: Jefferson
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
2 people were on a PWC (vessel 1) towing one on a tube. When person on tube fell, operator of vessel 1 turned to retrieve tuber, but the turn resulted in the passenger/observer to fall off. 

When the passenger reboarded the vessel she noticed she was bleeding from her groin. She was later transported and evaluated at the hospital. She believed that the swim suit she was wearing  caused the injury when she was ejected from the vessel


BARDID: CO-2022-0034
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BOYD LAKE
NearestCityorTown: LOVELAND
County: Larimer
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling forward with its bow high restricting vision. 

Vessel 2 was anchored out in front on vessel 1. Vessel 2 occupants observed that vessel 1 was heading right at them and realized that vessel 1 was going to hit them. 

All occupants of vessel 2 jumped out of the boat and into the water. moments later vessel 1 collided with their vessel. Operator of vessel 1 stated that vessel 2 came out of nowhwere. Vessel 1 operator was interviewed and later arrested for BUI. There was no injuries.


BARDID: CO-2022-0035
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BOYD LAKE
NearestCityorTown: LOVELAND
County: Larimer
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
2 people on a PWC. Operator turned too sharp resulting in both being ejected. Both parties sustained severe lacerations which resulted in them being checked in to the hospital for observation.


BARDID: CO-2022-0036
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHERRY CREEK RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: Aurora
County: ARAPAHOE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 (PWC) operator was traveling at high speeds and made a sharp turn to the left/port. This abrupt maneuver resulted in the operator being ejcected to the starboard. His left leg got caught in the sidewall and he heard a snap. Bone was visible through the skin on his left leg. Operator was transported to the hospital by rescue


BARDID: CO-2022-0037
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-09-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:18:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PUEBLO RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: PUEBLO
County: PUEBLO
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
the victim was wake surfing behind vessel #2. Victim fell. While waiting for vessel #2 to get her, vessel #1 (PWC) started heading directly at the victim. 

It was evident operator of vessel 1 did not see the down surfer. She dove to get out of the way and the PWC struck her ankle. PWC operator stayed around briefly then took off. never returning. Victim was evaluated att he ramp, them transported to the hospital for XRays. XRAYS were negative for a break


BARDID: CO-2022-0038
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-09-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:52:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: North Sterling Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Sterling
County: Logan
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Water skier wrapped his hands through the tow rope. When he fell he was dragged by his right hand, causing a partial amputation of his hand. He was transported to the hospital. Vessel 1 operator stated that the skier was told previously not to wrap his hands through the rope


BARDID: CO-2022-0039
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-10-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:25:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: PUEBLO RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: Pueblo
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 3 (kayak) Left shore in bad weather. kayak capsized resulting in the adult male operator and child passenger to enter the water. Operator drowned and child rescued and airlifted to hospital.

Vessel 2 operator went out to help but also capsized and drowned.

Vessel 1 operator also went out to help, capsized, but floated back to shore (wearing a PFD). The drowning victims were not wearing PFDs.


BARDID: CO-2022-0041
State: CO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Horsetooth Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Fort Collins
County: LARIMER
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
operator ov vessel 1 was driving along the shoreline in the dark. She did not realize how close the shore was, hit the shore once then kept going, then hit the shore again resulting in the boat coming to a stop. Damage done to the underside of the boat hull. No injury


BARDID: CT-2014-0001
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-03-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Milford
County: New Haven
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The occupants of the canoe decided to take the vessel out around 1:30 pm. The occupants were headed to Charles Island. The vessel was not equipped with  life jackets. The occupants had never been in the vessel and had little experience with kayaks/canoes. The female victim stated that water started to come over the sides of the vessel and then it capsized. Seas were about 2 feet in height and wind was strong with higher gusts. The female victim started to swim to shore.  The female victim was retrieved from the 35 degree water by the Milford Fire Dept. The female victim was suffering from hypothermia and was transported to shore for treatment by EMS.  Prior to departing the scene, the Milford Fire Dept. attempted to locate the missing male occupant. They were unsuccessful. A Coast Guard vessel located the male occupant  in a face down position. The Coast Guard vessel pulled the male victim from the water. He did not have a pulse.  CPR was administered and they headed for Milford Harbor .  The female victim was treated for hypothermia. The male victim was pronounced dead at 1727.


BARDID: CT-2014-0002
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-04-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Southport
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of the vessel was adjusting his feet and one of his oars did not make contact with the water. The operator lost his balance and fell overboard. The operator's PFD did not inflate because the CO2 cartridge was missing. The operator/victim was rescued and transported to the hospital where  he was treated for hyperthermia.


BARDID: CT-2014-0003
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-04-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Thames River
NearestCityorTown: Uncasville
County: New London
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Heading south on the river, the racing scull with 5 POB, the vessel prepared to turn and return to the marina. The wind shifted, coming from the west and the water became choppy. about half way through the turn, one of the passengers lost control of her oar. The combination of the wind and loss of stability caused the vessel to capsize.  All 5 POB were rescued by the chase boat and brought to shore and transported to the hospital for treatment.


BARDID: CT-2014-0004
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-04-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Stamford Harbor
NearestCityorTown: Stamford
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (unknown origin)
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was unoccupied in slip and vessel 2 was occupied in slip. At approximately 7:45pm a fire broke out on vessel 1 and spread to vessel 2. The occupant (victim) of vessel 2 had to jump in the water to escape the fire on board and was treated for hypothermia, cuts and abrasion to his leg. Both vessels sank and were removed at a later time. Due to the severe damage caused by the fire, the sinking and salvage of the vessel, the Deputy Fire Marshal had classified the cause of the fire to be undetermined.


BARDID: CT-2014-0006
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Norwalk Harbor
NearestCityorTown: Norwalk
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Overloading
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator and 3  POB in a canoe were heading to Calf Pasture Island on a fishing voyage when their canoe flooded, swamped and sank due to overloading. All 4 occupants were in the water. The canoe was carrying two pfds.  The victim was not wearing a PFD and was not a swimmer.


BARDID: CT-2014-0007
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: New London
County: New London
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator/victim of vessel said that her vessel capsized from a wake created by a ferry and rough waters. The victim was rescued and treated for hypothermia. The victim was not wearing a PFD.


BARDID: CT-2014-0009
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Stamford
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator with 7 POB was cruising eastbound from Darien to Greenwich and struck a charted rock just south of the eastern breakwall of Stamford harbor and starting taking on water.


BARDID: CT-2014-0010
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-06-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:34:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Highland Lake
NearestCityorTown: Winchester
County: Litchfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator1 of PWC1 was cruising at 40 mph at about 200-300ft ahead of operator 2 of PWC2. Operator 1 approached "the narrows" and reduced speed to 5-6 mph. Operator 2 came from behind and struck the port side of PWC1. Operator 2 of vessel 2 sustained a broken leg.


BARDID: CT-2014-0011
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Connecticut River
NearestCityorTown: Old Lyme
County: New London
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator was heading South in the Connecticut River approaching Nav Aid #20 located at the northwest corner of Calves Island. He accidentally left the channel on the left side and ran aground. No one was injured. The vessel sustained damage.


BARDID: CT-2014-0015
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-06-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: South Benson Marina
NearestCityorTown: Fairfield
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of the vessel plugged in an extension cord on the vessel. The Fire Marshall determined that the cause of the fire was related to accumulated gasoline vapors ignited by an electric spark when the occupant plugged in an extension cord on the boat. No  Injuries.


BARDID: CT-2014-0016
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:53:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Captains Harbor
NearestCityorTown: Greenwich
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 had been traveling under power of an outboard engine and was in the process of exiting Old Greenwich Cove in a Westerly direction. Upon exiting Old Greenwich Cove, vessel 1 left the travel channel and grounded on Pelican Island (sand bar). Upon vessel 1 grounding, the operator was thrown forward and injured his left leg, causing lacerations and bleeding. Vessel's operator was treated by medics and transported to Greenwich Hospital for further treatment.


BARDID: CT-2014-0018
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pachaug Pond
NearestCityorTown: Griswold
County: New London
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Both operators were cruising in night conditions. Vessel # 2 impacted vessel # 1 on the starboard side with the starboard side pontoon of vessel 2.  Upon impact, the occupants of vessel 1 were thrown. Vessel 1's  operator  and passenger 1 ended up on the left side floor and passenger 2 was ejected into the water. Passenger 1 sustained a laceration on her head and leg and was treated at the hospital.  The  operator of vessel 1 sustained cracked ribs and was treated at the hospital.  Passenger 2 surfaced from the water and refused medical treatment. The occupants on vessel 2 were not injured.


BARDID: CT-2014-0019
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-07-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Shaw's Cove
NearestCityorTown: New London
County: New London
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel caught on fire while docked. The vessel's owner had replaced the vessel's battery and the new battery did not work. The fire dept. determined that the cause of the fire was reverse polarity No one on board. No injuries.


BARDID: CT-2014-0020
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:29:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Greenwich
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator departed Old Greenwich Yacht Club with 3 passengers on board with the intent to go tubing in the area of Great Captains Island and Island Beach. The passengers took turns tubing. The operator and passenger/observer were towing the  two tubers/victims behind the vessel in a tight, clockwise direction which made the tube go side to side as it rode on top of the wake.  The passenger/ observer informed the operator that the tubers/victims had fallen off the tube. The operator stated that there was a delay as far as when she was notified by the passenger/observer when the tubers/victims fell off the tube. The operator stated while turning clockwise she began to head for the tubers/victims.  The vessel's bow hit the vessels wake causing the operator to lose sight of the tubers/victims.  As the operator approached the tubers/victims, the operator realized that if she continued the vessels direction she would hit the tubers/victims. The operator turned the vessel to the right as a fast as she could to avoid hitting the tubers/victims.  Tuber 1/victim 1 stated that she recognized that the vessel was heading straight towards her and tuber 2/victim 2.  Tuber 1/victim 1 was able to avoid a direct hit from the vessel because she swam away from the vessel.  Tuber 1/victim 1 suffered a laceration to her lower leg from the vessel's  propeller. Tuber 2/victim 2  was struck by the vessel's propeller and suffered a complete evisceration to her torso and was unresponsive when she was retrieved from the water by the operator.


BARDID: CT-2014-0021
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-04-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:18:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Housatonic River
NearestCityorTown: Shelton
County: New Haven
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
A 55ft rowing scull with 8 POB flooded and swamped due the weather and hazardous waters.  One of the passengers left the scull and suffered from hypothermia.


BARDID: CT-2014-0022
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Candlewood Lake
NearestCityorTown: Danbury
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was underway and towing skier 1 at approximately 3-4mph. The skier tried to stand up on the wakeboard and broke his leg. 
Note: Per conversation with operator, the victim was in the process of being pulled up on the wakeboard and his leg broke.


BARDID: CT-2014-0023
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:39:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator launched the vessel on Long Island Sound. As the vessel was cruising at 40 mph, the operator heard a thump and noticed that the vessel was taking on water. A passing boat was hailed down and the passengers were transferred to that vessel. The boat was assisted back to the safety and hauled out.
Note:the operator was not familiar with the area and could not identify if they hit something.


BARDID: CT-2014-0024
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-09 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Norwalk
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The vessel was cruising when it crossed a wake injuring a  passenger sitting in the  bow. The operator failed to reduce speed sufficiently in time and the passenger/victim was injured by the jolt of the boat.


BARDID: CT-2014-0026
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-05-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Candlewood Lake
NearestCityorTown: New Milford
County: Litchfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
While fishing from vessel 1, operator 1 and passenger 1 observed the vessel taking on water. Operator 1 attempted to start the main engine, the engine did not immediately start. Once the main engine was started, Operator 1 attempted to drive the vessel North back to New Milford Town Park. Operator 1 was able to turn the boat and get it facing north toward the park. Vessel 1 was taking on too much water forcing to abandoned the vessel as it sunk from under them. Operator 1 swam approximately ten feet to shore. Once to shore, Operator 1 realized passenger 2  was in distress due to the fact that he could not swim even with a personal flotation device on. Operator 1 swam out to Passenger 2 to assist him to shore.  In the meantime a boat came to render assistance and brought them safely to shore.


BARDID: CT-2014-0027
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:24:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Candlewood Lake
NearestCityorTown: Brookfield
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling approximately 40-45mph  west on Candlewood Lake when the vessel struck a large boat's wake. The operator and passenger were ejected from the vessel.  The passenger/victim  sustained a broken humorous.


BARDID: CT-2014-0028
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pachaug Pond
NearestCityorTown: Griswold
County: New London
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator 2 was on a friend's PWC and decided to move across a wake. Operator 2 slowed down and started slowly crossing the wake when operator 2 felt he got struck from behind by operator 1. Operator 2  was thrown forward feeling pain in his butt and back. Operator 2 was examined and released from the clinic.


BARDID: CT-2014-0029
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Connecticut River
NearestCityorTown: Old Lyme
County: New London
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of PWC was cruising  at 21-40 mph. When the operator turned in rough waters, he struck a submerged object. No injuries reported.


BARDID: CT-2014-0030
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Thames River
NearestCityorTown: New London
County: New London
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 2 was waiting for a bridge opening after leaving her mooring, a gust of wind enabled vessel 2 to turn, hitting moored vessel 1. It was determined, once safely docked, that the centerboard on vessel 2 was not down.  hence no steerage. No injuries.


BARDID: CT-2014-0031
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Stamford
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
The vessel was cruising between 21-40mph on plane when one of the passengers on the stern decided to make his way to the front of the vessel. The passenger/victim stated that he was going to sit on the bow of the vessel when the vessel hit a wave and lost his balance. The passenger/victim fell forward and went over the bow of the boat and into the water. The passenger/victim was struck by the boat and recovered from the water. The Victim/passenger  suffered a laceration on the right bicep and a broken rib. The victim was brought to shore for medical attention.


BARDID: CT-2014-0032
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-09-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:27:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Connecticut River
NearestCityorTown: Old saybrook
County: New London
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 headed southbound in the river. The operator struck something and pulled into a slip nearby. Vessel 2 was docked and not underway. After checking his vessel for damage, operator of vessel 1 backed out of the slip and didn't anticipate the force of the current (2kts) and the wind (10kts). Vessel 1 collided with vessel 2. No injuries.


BARDID: CT-2014-0034
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Greenwich
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Weather
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The vessel was traveling north in Long island Sound utilizing one engine. The starboard engine overheated earlier and was shut down. In the vicinity of Greenwich Point, the  strong easterly winds and the current pushed the vessel to the starboard, too close to shallow waters and the vessel grounded and began taking on water.  No Injuries.


BARDID: CT-2014-0035
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-08-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Connecticut River
NearestCityorTown: East Haddam
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
MachineryFailure: Fuel
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was cruising south on the river,  when the vessel slowed down for the  no wake zone, the operator smelled smoke.   The operator lifted up the engine compartment  and found a good amount of grey smoke in the engine compartment ( left of the motor). The operator  maneuvered the vessel closer to a marina. As the operator approached the marina, he noticed flames coming from the engine. The engine was shut down.  The operator and passenger jumped into the water. The boat was fully engulfed in flames.  The cause of the fire was a fuel system failure. The vessel was a total loss. No injuries.


BARDID: CT-2014-0036
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-08-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Candlewood Lake
NearestCityorTown: New Fairfield
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The PWC's impeller pump took in rocks, sand, weeds and other debris which stopped the pump from operating. The lack of cooling caused the resonator to overheat and subsequently melt. The PWC then took on water damaging engine and supercharger. The PWC capsized and sank. No injuries.


BARDID: CT-2014-0037
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Connecticut River
NearestCityorTown: Lyme
County: New London
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was moored and facing SW with 4 occupants on board. The operator of vessel 2 was piloting into Hamburg Cove running at idle speed. The operator of vessel 2 was making his final approach to can #9 when he noticed vessel 1 on his starboard bow. Operator's 2 view was hidden by vessel 2's dodger. The operator took evasive maneuvers, turning hard port and shifting into full reverse. Vessel 2 hit vessel 1 with a glancing blow. No injuries.


BARDID: CT-2014-0038
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Old Lyme
County: New London
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of vessel 1 was cruising west at about 15kts when he heard the loud engine of a cigarette boat. When he began to look around to see where it was, he observed it passing his stern. Operator 1 looked forward again and saw vessel 2 in front of him and collided with it.  Vessel 2 was drifting and fishing at the time of the accident. No injuries.


BARDID: CT-2014-0040
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-09-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Candlewood Lake
NearestCityorTown: New Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Owner of vessel/victim was found floating. The victim's 14 ft O'Day was found floating in a boat slip.  Victim's cause of death was drowning. No PFD. Accident cause is unknown.


BARDID: CT-2014-0042
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:59:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Clinton
County: Middlesex
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator was motor sailing in vessel 1. Operator 1 had the anchored vessel 2 in sight and he believed he could safely maneuver around vessel 2. The current swept vessel 1 into vessel 2. Vessel 1's stern struck the bow of vessel 2. No injuries.


BARDID: CT-2014-0043
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-10-14 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Clinton
County: Middlesex
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: disabled vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
One occupant and friend  found a non-motorized inflatable on a beach in Southold, NY a few days prior to the accident.  On Oct 14, 2014, two male occupants of a non-motorized raft reported to a friend that they were having difficulty paddling to shore and may require a ride from Orient Point, NY. No further contact after that report. Vessel and occupants landed on a beach in Clinton, CT and were suffering from  hypothermia.


BARDID: CT-2014-0044
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-10-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Milford
County: New Haven
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent3: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator's Report- About 1 mile outside of Milford Harbor, a large motor boat passed within inches of the vessel causing a gas spill in the vessel. As the vessel neared Milford harbor, the gas ignited in the cabin and engulfed the  whole vessel. The operator jumped overboard and was rescued by another vessel. 

Fire Dept Investigation- While underway in Milford Harbor, the operator of the sailing vessel stated that he was having trouble with his Outboard motor prior to the fire. The operator had poured gasoline from the storage container into the motor. The fire dept determined that this fire originated in the passenger area of the vessel as a result of the ignition of flammable gasoline vapors. The ignition source of the fire is unknown. 

EnCon Police Investigative Report: Operator was attempting to refuel his OB engine. Operator had left open gas container in the cabin. The vessel was hit by a wake produced by another vessel passing by. The wake rocked the vessel sharply causing the operator to fall down and strike his head. (no injury)  When the operator arose, he found that the gas container tipped over its contents in the cabin. The operator turned the vessel around and headed for the marina. While underway, the gasoline in the cabin ignited, causing an explosion and violent fire. 

The operator suffered first degree burns.


BARDID: CT-2014-0045
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-11-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Highland Lake
NearestCityorTown: Winsted
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator and two passengers took 14' open motorboat out on Highland Lake to tune the engine. Approximately 500-600ft from shore, the passenger/victim fell out of the boat. The two occupants tried to pull the passenger/victim back into the boat, but the boat capsized. The operator/victim and passenger /victim swam to shore and were treated for hypothermia. The passenger/victim did not make it to shore. The passenger/victim's body was recovered by divers the next day. No PFDS were available.


BARDID: CT-2014-0046
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-10-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:19:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Connecticut River
NearestCityorTown: Deep River
County: Middlesex
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was cruising on plane between 11-20mph  and ran aground on a shallow mud flat. The passenger/victim was standing behind the operator at the time of impact and was thrown forward. The passenger/ victim landed below the deck in the cabin area. The passenger/victim suffered injuries.


BARDID: CT-2014-0047
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-09-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CT River
NearestCityorTown: Old Saybrook
County: Middlesex
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The vessel was heading north on the CT River. The operator wanted to investigate a new marina.  Upon exiting the marina, the operator referred to the chart plotter and saw 5 ft of water. There are privately maintained channel markers. The vessel struck a submerged rock pile outside the marina. No injuries.


BARDID: CT-2014-0048
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-10-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Waterford
County: New London
WaterConditions: Choppy
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Other
OtherEquipmentFailure: through hull fitting failure
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator and occupants had been fishing. An occupant began to pull up the anchor to head home. The operator looked in the cabin and saw a significant amount of water inside the vessel. The operator became concerned about capsizing and beached the vessel. There were no injuries. The source of water was from a failed thru- hull fitting for one of the live wells.


BARDID: CT-2014-0050
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:53:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Candlewood Lake
NearestCityorTown: New Fairfield
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling south between Great Neck peninsula and Little Neck peninsula. Vessel 1 struck a large boat wake and the operator of vessel 1 lost control. Vessel 1 struck Great neck and ramped up partially on shore. The operator of vessel 1 sustained injuries beyond first aid. BAC of operator was 0.205.


BARDID: CT-2014-1000
State: NY
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Block Island Sound
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
USCG entered report of a fatality that occurred 2.5 nm offshore in Block Island Sound. A sailboat was found unmanned with the main sail up, engines running and towing a dinghy.  Clothing, an apple, and fishing equipment were onboard.  GPS was turned off.  Last communication was the vessel occupant was around 1:45 pm.  Family suspects that the victim fell overboard shortly thereafter.  The victim’s body was found on 26 July and identity was confirmed on 31 July.


BARDID: CT-2015-0001
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-04-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Thames River
NearestCityorTown: Gales Ferry
County: New London
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
An inexperienced operator lost control of the newly purchased  sailboat when a gust of wind rolled the vessel. The operator and the passenger fell into the water and were rescued and were treated for hypothermia.


BARDID: CT-2015-0002
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-04-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:42:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Bush Pond
NearestCityorTown: North Stonington
County: New London
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
The vessel's operator fell into the water from a kayak  attempting to rescue his dog that fell through the ice. The operator was rescued and treated for hypothermia.


BARDID: CT-2015-0003
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-05-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Shetucket River
NearestCityorTown: Norwich
County: New London
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
An inexperienced operator in a kayak attempted to turn the kayak north on the Shetucket River while paddling. The operator allegedly lost control and overturned the kayak. He was last seen south of the demolished dam by friends onshore. He did not resurface.  Victim reportedly could not swim. His body was found floating and  recovered on May 10, 2015. No PFD was worn.


BARDID: CT-2015-0004
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-05-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Westbrook
County: Middlesex
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator was paddling his kayak when he leaned too far to one side and the current flipped the vessel. The operator was unable to get back into the vessel and he drifted with the strong current approximately 3 miles off the coast.
The operator was rescued during a search and rescue effort, the operator was found clinging onto his overturned kayak. The operator suffered from hyperthermia.


BARDID: CT-2015-0005
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-05-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Wangumbaug(Coventry Lake)
NearestCityorTown: Coventry
County: Tolland
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
9 people on board a rowing scull (vessel 1) were resting between workouts on the lake, when the operator of vessel 2 struck vessel 1. 7 occupants in vessel 1 were injured upon impact. Vessel 1 sank and the occupants were forced into the water. 

Note: This is an ongoing investigation. The information entered came from vessel 1's accident report and the CT Form JD-CR-71 that was submitted by EnCon.  Property Damage is unknown at this time.


BARDID: CT-2015-0006
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-04-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:52:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Niantic
County: New London
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
The vessel capsized due to rough water and the operator fell out of the boat. The operator was treated for hypothermia.


BARDID: CT-2015-0008
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-05-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Little Narragansett Bay
NearestCityorTown: Stonington
County: New London
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Missing or inadequate navigation aids
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Sailing vessel was under power, sails furled and travelling at 5 knots. The operator struck a submerged object between cans 5 and 7 which lurched the 4 occupants on board. One passenger was injured. It was determined that the channel marker was off station.


BARDID: CT-2015-0009
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-05-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Little Narragansett Bay
NearestCityorTown: Stonington
County: New London
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Missing or inadequate navigation aids
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Sailing vessel with an operator and passenger underway hit a submerged object. The passenger fell as a result of the impact. Passenger suffered head, back and leg injuries. Keel damage to vessel. 
Note: The day before a sailing vessel struck the same submerged object and the passengers suffered injuries. (CT2015-008) It was determined that the channel marker was off station.


BARDID: CT-2015-0011
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-06-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:29:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Captain's Harbor
NearestCityorTown: Greenwich
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was traveling North in the area of Salt Rock Reef approaching Cos Cob Harbor when the vessel struck a submerged object. The vessel's starboard shaft got dislodged from the hull and the vessel took on water at a high rate of speed. The vessel was dewatered with a pump by the police dept and towed to a marina. The vessel sunk at the dock. No injuries. Vessel was a total loss.


BARDID: CT-2015-0012
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Fishers Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Stonington
County: New London
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was backing away from the dock and veered towards vessel 2 which was also docked. As vessel 1 approached the docked vessel 2, the operator struck vessel 2's port side. No injuries. BUI Arrest.


BARDID: CT-2015-0013
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:27:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Housatonic River
NearestCityorTown: Cornwall
County: Litchfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The canoe capsized when it hit rapids. The three occupants were holding onto to the canoe. One occupant was able to pull it to shore. All three occupants were able to stand up but then got taken by the water and swept downstream. Two occupants were grabbed by friends traveling in a kayak. The victim continued to float downstream.  The victim was recovered and the cause of death was drowning. NO PFD worn.


BARDID: CT-2015-0014
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:41:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Greenwich
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator's vessel was traveling out of Cos Cob harbor when he failed to observe an obstruction buoy and struck Salt Rock. The vessel sustained damage upon impact. No Injuries.


BARDID: CT-2015-0015
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-06-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Westbrook
County: Middlesex
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of vessel struck Crane Reef and the vessel began taking on water quickly. The vessel sunk. The vessel's GPS system had an error message and the data was not available while the operator was transiting the area. The operator was unfamiliar with the area and made a navigational error. The three occupants were rescued from the water. No Injuries. Vessel was a total loss.


BARDID: CT-2015-0017
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Rainbow Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Windsor
County: Hartford
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: limb tangled in activity equip
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator let the tubers drift away from the vessel. The operator received the hand signal to go. One of the passengers picked up the coiled towline as the vessel powered up. The passenger 's fingers were caught in the towline resulting in the  severe laceration/amputation of seven fingers.


BARDID: CT-2015-0018
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:57:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Indian Head Lake
NearestCityorTown: Sharon
County: Litchfield
WaterConditions: Calm
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
AccidentCause3: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
The vessel's operator hooked to the left to avoid a weed bed with two passengers on board. At that time, the operator noticed water coming in from the front of the vessel. The vessel flooded and all three occupants went into the water. The occupants held onto the capsized vessel and yelled for help. the operator swam to shore and the other occupants were rescued by a person in a canoe. The two occupants were treated for hypothermia. Enforcement action taken: 15-140(m), 15144(h), 15-129(a)(1)


BARDID: CT-2015-0019
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-06-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Lillinonah
NearestCityorTown: Newtown
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentCause2: Improper loading
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Three occupants were in the vessel when two of the occupants moved inside the boat and water flooded the vessel. The vessel sunk. One occupant was having a difficult time swimming in workboots. He went underwater, but the other two occupants were able to grab him and bring him to shore where the performed CPR on him because he was unconscious. The two occupants went out to find help and flagged down a patrolman.  All three occupants were treated for minor injuries. Two occupants were treated for injuries incurred while moving through the wooded terrain barefoot. The other occupant was treated for injuries he incurred in the accident.


BARDID: CT-2015-0020
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-06-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Stratford
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
While underway, the engine stopped and waves came over the boat. The boat filled with water. The current pushed the boat to the rocky shore. No injuries.


BARDID: CT-2015-0021
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-06-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Bridgeport
County: New Haven
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of the vessel struck a submerged object that breached the hull. The vessel began taking on water. No Injuries.
Note: Operator did not provide a contributing factor.


BARDID: CT-2015-0022
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Farmington River Gut
NearestCityorTown: Branford
County: New Haven
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator and passenger were cruising in a 14ft skiff when the vessel suddenly took a sharp turn to port ejecting the occupants. The vessel circled around and struck the passenger with the prop. Occupants swam to shore for assistance. One injured.


BARDID: CT-2015-0023
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:46:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Beseck
NearestCityorTown: Middlefield
County: Middlesex
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Drug
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
There were three occupant on board the vessel. The vessel was experiencing mechanical issues and the operator jumped in the water to swim to shore. The person in the water became distressed and drowned.  The victim was found on the bottom of the lake. No other injuries. Operator had THC,


BARDID: CT-2015-0024
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Westbrook
County: Middlesex
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
The Operator and passenger had been cruising along this area several times. GPS and radar were in operation along with nautical charts. The operator lost site of where he was while cruising in the fog and hit the area known as Hens and Chickens Reef. The vessel struck submerged rocks and was taking on water. Two occupants suffered injuries upon impact.


BARDID: CT-2015-0025
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Housatonic River
NearestCityorTown: Derby
County: New Haven
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator had restricted visibility (dark) and was traveling North on the Housatonic R. at night with 6 POB. The vessel hit some submerged rocks and began taking on water. One occupant suffered injuries upon impact.


BARDID: CT-2015-0026
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Connecticut River
NearestCityorTown: Windsor
County: Hartford
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling South on the Farmington River when vessel 2 took a sharp left to avoid floating debris. Vessel 1 collided with vessel 2 during that maneuver. Operator of vessel 2 was injured.


BARDID: CT-2015-0027
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Housatonic River
NearestCityorTown: Shelton
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was at anchor when vessel 2 was on plane in the dark and struck vessel 1 on the port side stern. The operator and passenger of vessel 2 were ejected and the vessel continued to circle with no one onboard. The operator of vessel 1 threw a line in the water to stall the outboard engine. The occupants of vessel 2 sustained injuries.


BARDID: CT-2015-0028
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Norwalk
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Late Saturday afternoon the Norwalk Department of Police Service Marine Unit responded to a Sport Fishing boat that hit the rocks off of Green’s Ledge and Sheffield Island. Darien Police Marine Unit, the first boat on scene, rescued two males from Long Island. Westport and Stamford Police as well as the Norwalk Fire Department responded. The boat sank in five minutes but remained only partially submerged. There were no injuries.


BARDID: CT-2015-0030
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:09:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Candlewood Lake
NearestCityorTown: Danbury
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator 1 was loading his jet ski onto his trailer and was standing in front cranking it in when operator 2 struck the right starboard corner of operator 1's jet ski while coming into the boat launch area.  Operator 2 had turned off the engine thus loosing control when he hit operator 1.  One injury.


BARDID: CT-2015-0031
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:16:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Groton
County: New London
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was heading into the Thames River from Fishers Island in fog conditions. The operator became disorientated and turned around when he felt uncomfortable about his position.  He throttled back and at approx. 45 degrees into his turn he hit rocks (Blacks Ledge). The steering wheel became dislodged and one passenger fell forward hitting her eye on the electronics upon impact. The vessel began taking on water and was assisted to Dodson's marina in Stonington, CT. No  injuries requiring medical attention.


BARDID: CT-2015-0032
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:56:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Connecticut River
NearestCityorTown: Chester
County: Middlesex
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was docked  and a passing vessel's wake (vessel 2) caused damage to the docked vessel 1. No injuries.


BARDID: CT-2015-0035
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Fairfield
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Shift
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 1 loaded 2 passengers from vessel 2 (anchored) as passengers onto vessel 1 and 2 passengers simultaneously picked up from vessel 2 and placed on the tube in personal floatation devices, which was in tow behind vessel 1 after safely clearing the area. 

The Operator towed the tube and its passengers for several minutes and eventually returned to vessel 2 to drop off all passengers. When nearing vessel 2 operator encountered a large wave which caused mechanical failure to vessel 1 with a malfunction of the helm, throttle and shifter causing vessel 1 to suddenly accelerate until the operator regained control of the helm, throttle and shifter and reduced speed. Two injuries.

Notes: case is open and being investigated.


BARDID: CT-2015-0036
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Thames River
NearestCityorTown: Norwich
County: New London
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Restricted vision
OtherAccidentCause: unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was heading South on the Thames River, when the vessel struck a submerged dike. Two people were ejected and swam back to the vessel. There were three injuries.


BARDID: CT-2015-0037
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-08-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: New Haven
County: New Haven
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Missing or inadequate navigation aids
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
While underway, vessel rounded marker 36 near New Haven and struck a submerged object. The operator said there was an extremely low tide at the time of the accident and there was an obstruction that was not on the chart. The hull was breached. Sea Tow and USCG beached the boat. No Injuries.


BARDID: CT-2015-0038
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Twin Lakes
NearestCityorTown: Salisbury
County: Litchfield
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of the vessel was starting to tow a waterskier when the waterskier's skis split apart and the person fell back into the water. The waterskier was in a lot of pain and 911 was called. One injury.


BARDID: CT-2015-0039
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:04:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Connecticut River
NearestCityorTown: Haddam
County: Middlesex
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel struck two people in the water that had jumped in for a swim. The vessel was put into reverse to retrieve the swimmers. the operator thought the motor was in neutral. When the swimmers tried to climb on the swim platform they were struck by the propeller. Operator was arrested for BUI.
Note: case is open and investigation is ongoing


BARDID: CT-2015-0040
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Fisher Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Mystic
County: New London
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was entering the harbor when it was forced out of the channel by vessel 2. Vessel 1 struck an underwater submerged object. No injuries.


BARDID: CT-2015-0041
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:26:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Beseck
NearestCityorTown: Middlefield
County: Middlesex
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The victim was floating on an inflatable single person float when she heard the motor of a boat getting closer. The victim jumped off the float and tried to dive below the surface of the water, but had to use her leg to push off the bottom of the boat. The victim refused medical treatment at the scene, but went at a later time on her own. One injured.


BARDID: CT-2015-0042
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Zoar
NearestCityorTown: Newtown
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator was engaged in wakeboarding activity  when the wakeboarder  fell and hit her head on the wake board. The wakeboarder required stitches.


BARDID: CT-2015-0043
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Thames River
NearestCityorTown: Uncasville
County: New London
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator was cruising to homeport when the vessel struck a submerged rock at high tide. The operator backed off the rock and realized he had no steerage or power on the starboard engine. Rudders were locked also. Vessel was taking on water through the stuffing box. No injuries.


BARDID: CT-2015-0044
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Bridgeport
County: New Haven
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator was cruising when smoke came pouring out of the salon and engine compartment. The fire was extinguished. No injuries.


BARDID: CT-2015-0045
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Candlewood Lake
NearestCityorTown: New Milford
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of a 21 ft open motorboat was engaged in water skiing activities and while changing speed and direction,  the tow rope handle caught the water-skier’s  wrist when the water-skier fell and dragged him behind the boat. One injured.


BARDID: CT-2015-0047
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:08:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Connecticut River
NearestCityorTown: Deep River
County: Middlesex
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 2 was traveling approximately 35 mph North on the river with two other jet skis. Vessel 2 suddenly turned to the port cutting off vessel 1. Vessel 1 hit vessel 2. The operator of vessel 2 was thrown into the water and suffered a head injury.


BARDID: CT-2015-0050
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-09-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Housatonic River
NearestCityorTown: Ornage
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of the vessel dropped off the passengers at Wooster Island. The operator then proceeded to go tie up the vessel alongside another vessel. While the operator was maneuvering alongside the another vessel, one of the passengers approached the vessel's stern and attempted to board when his foot got struck by the propeller.


BARDID: CT-2015-0051
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-08-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:44:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Fishers Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Groton
County: New London
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was cruising approximately 20 knots when it struck a fixed rock pile known as Black Rock. Upon impact the operator hit the center console causing severe head and facial injuries. The operator landed face down on the starboard side of the boat. The passenger suffered minor injuries and bruising to his legs and arms. The passenger dialed 911. The vessel hull was damaged on impact and began to take on water. Vessel was a total loss.


