# ReleasableAccidentes

BARDID: FL-2018-0560
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-10-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: WITHLACOOCHEE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: DUNNELLON
County: MARION
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Juvenile*
V1 was traveling west on lake Rousseau in a congested area operating around a tight curve with myrtle trees and stumps on both sides of the 20 foot wide section of the lake.  V1 is a 14 foot jon boat with a 40hp motor on it.  V1 was operating at full throttle approximately 15 to 20 MPH when V2 which was traveling east in the same section of the lake came around the corner.  V2 was also on a plane operating at approximately 30 to 40 MPH.  Because of V2 speed the vessel began to drift toward V1. 

 V2 saw V1 and attempted to correct by turning right away from V1.  V1 operator being unfamiliar with the vessel turned into V2 and struck V2 midship on the port side of V2 causing a 24 inch gash half way between the rubrail and the waterline.  

The occupant of V1 was ejected from the vessel and one of the occupants in V2 was thrown into V2 from the bow seat.  The operator of V1 swam back to V1 and left the area without exchanging information with V2.  V1 was found abandoned along the shoreline in Dunnellon and V2 took his vessel to the boat ramp and recovered it to his trailer. 

V2 occupant was diagnosed with a back strain.


BARDID: FL-2018-0561
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-05-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: TAMPA BAY
NearestCityorTown: RIVERVIEW
County: HILLSBOROUGH
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On Thursday May 3, 2018 at approximately 1530 hours, a boating accident occurred on Tampa Bay, Hillsborough County, Florida. 

Vessel one (V1) with two occupants was operating on Tampa Bay during the day of May 3, 2018. At approximately 1530 hours the operator of V1 attempted to retrieve, from the water, a map that had blown out of V1. The operator of V1 fell overboard while the vessel was still slowly moving forward. The other occupant of V1 attempted to stop V1, but was unable due to lack of vessel operation knowledge. The person overboard struggled to swim and was thrown a Type 4 device, but was unable to reach it and drown. He was transported to St. Joseph’s South Hospital and was pronounced deceased. 

Based on interviews, evidence and information gathered to date, I find that the accident was likely caused by a fall from the vessel. The operator attempted to reach further than he was able, lost his balance fell out of the vessel. His in ability to swim coupled with not wearing a PFD caused him to struggle in the water while also suffering from chronic medical conditions which ultimately lead to his death. 


BARDID: FL-2018-0562
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-10-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: DANIA CUTOFF CANAL
NearestCityorTown: DANIA BEACH
County: BROWARD
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Seat broke loose
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
V-1 was towing V-2 in hip tow East down Dania Cut-off Canal. The top of V-2 collided with the CSX Train Bridge. The operator of V-2 was sitting in the helm chair at the upper helm. The pedestal chair broke and the operator fell backwards onto the upper deck.  V2 operator was diagnosed with a concussion and sprains to his left shoulder and right ankle.


BARDID: FL-2018-0563
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-12-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:38:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LEMON BAY
NearestCityorTown: ENGLEWOOD
County: SARASOTA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
ACCORDING TO OPERATOR AND OCCUPANT OF VESSEL 1, VESSEL 1 TRAVELING NORTH/NORTHWEST BOUND WITHIN ICW WHILE FOLLOWING BEHIND A LARGER (UNK) VESSEL.  VESSEL 1 CONTACTED PORT SIDE WAKE OF UNK VESSEL, EJECTING BOTH OPERATOR AND OCCUPANT FROM VESSEL 1.  VESSEL 1 CONTINUED NORTH/NORTHWEST BOUND THEN, CHANGING DIRECTION, WEST/SOUTHWEST BOUND.  VESSEL 1 THEN STRUCK AND DAMAGED DOCK.


BARDID: FL-2018-0565
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-12-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:12:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityorTown: MARATHON
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
V01 is a 53' Jefferson (Cabin Cruiser). While V01 was attempting to dock, a passenger tied a line to a fender that was on the dock. The forward momentum caused V01 to turn left, hitting the dock and V02. V02 is a 41' Lagoon (catamaran sailing), and was docked with no occupants at the time of collision.


BARDID: FL-2018-0566
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-11-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BISCAYNE BAY
NearestCityorTown: MIAMI
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 11/24/2018, V1, a vessel in motion, struck V2, a moored vessel.

Vessel 1 (V1), bearing registration FL7038RT, was being operated by Operator 1. And Vessel 2 (V2), a dinner cruise yacht, was moored at the entrance of the Sea Isle Marina. Occupant 1 worked as a server on V2. V2 was unoccupied at the time of the accident. According to Operator 1, he was entering the Sea Isle Marina to dock V1. Operator 1 stated that as he was entering the Marina, he struck V2 with V1. Operator 1 was unable to explain how, exactly, he managed to strike V2 with V1. Occupant 1 arrived on the scene and noticed damage to the starboard haul of V2. It was also noted that the anchor, located at the bow of V1, was damaged. 

I surveyed the scene of the accident. I did not notice any visual or physical obstructions that could have affected Operator 1’s safe operation of V1. There also appeared to be plenty of space for safe vessel maneuverability into the Marina. Furthermore, there were no reports of any mechanical or steering issues with V1.


BARDID: FL-2018-0567
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-12-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BISCAYNE BAY
NearestCityorTown: HOMESTEAD
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Sunken Vessel 1, bearing Florida Registration # 3961 ET, recovered by National Park Rangers.

I met with Operator 1 at the Homestead Marina boat ramp and inquired about this incident concerning vessel 1. Operator 1 stated that on 12.08.2018, at approximately 2230, he and his wife were aboard vessel 1 near Cape Florida State Park. He said that they were planning to spend the night in the Park until he noticed that vessel 1 was taking on water.  He attempted to start the vessel’s engine but it did not work. At that time, Operator 1 said that he called 911 and they were eventually rescued by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, before vessel 1 completely sanked. In addition to the vessel’s engine not working, Operator 1 believed the vessel sunk because of a missing drain plug.


BARDID: FL-2018-0568
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-10-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:45:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityorTown: MARATHON
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent2: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling northbound. Vessel 1 was operating at a high rate of speed.  Vessel 1 hit a boat wake and was launched into the air.  When Vessel 1 landed in the water, the operator struck the handlebars of the PWC with his head and neck. Operator fell from PWC and was found face down in the water. Operator was brought to shore where CPR was performed. EMS personnel transported the victim by helicopter to Jackson Memorial - South in Miami-Dade County where he succumbed to his injuries.


BARDID: FL-2018-0569
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-12-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: INDIAN RIVER
NearestCityorTown: NEW SMYRNA BEACH
County: VOLUSIA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 12/26/18 at approximately 1400 hours a call was received that a vessel near the United States Coast Guard(USCG) base in Ponce Inlet appeared to be on fire. At this time I witnessed the USCG small boat leaving the dock with emergency lights activated. The vessel in question was approximately 100 yards from the base. The vessel's sail had been dropped and an anchor deployed. Owner/operator stated he attempted with no avail to put fire out with an extinguisher, then all persons on board abandoned ship safely. USCG and a good samaritan vessel retrieved all occupants from the water. All persons were brought back to the USCG dock. 
New Smyrna Beach Fire Department(NSBFD) arrived on base to attempt to extinguish the vessel fire. Two NSBFD,a Volusia County Sheriff Deputy and myself went out to the vessel at anchor. NSBFD boarded the vessel, and successfully extinguished and made the vessel safe for re boarding. 
Note: NSBFD stated fire appeared to have initiated in the engine compartment. 
Operator / owner contacted Sea tow. Sea tow arrived on scene and towed vessel to Daytona Boat Works, located in Daytona Beach FL.


BARDID: FL-2018-0570
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-12-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: OCEAN
NearestCityorTown: BOYNTON BEACH
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 12:45 pm. V1 was headed out the Boynton inlet at approximately 12 knots.  A passenger was sitting in the bow area on a bean bag chair.  V1 hit a wave just outside the inlet and threw the passenger into the air and back onto the bean bag chair. She had immediate back pain. The captain turned the vessel around and headed to the Boynton Beach Boat ramp. EMS was contacted and  Boynton PD's marine unit arrived on scene.


BARDID: FL-2018-0571
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-09-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE BRADFORD
NearestCityorTown: TALLAHASSEE
County: LEON
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 09/15/18 at approximately 1733 hours I responded to Lake Bradford at the FSU Reservation in reference to a boating crash with injuries involving a person watercraft (PWC).  Upon my arrival I made contact wiith the operator identified as Operator and a passenger.  Operator advised he was traveling westbound at approximately 25 mph towing the Victim on a wakeboard.  Operator began making a northerly turn on the PWC at which time he noticed Victim had collided with a floating dock next to the swimming area.  Operator then beached the PWC at the swimming area and went to assist Victim.  Shortly after, Victim was transported to Tallahassee Memorial Hospital for his injuries which included a concussion and a fractured right knee. Photographs were taken on scene and witness statements were obtained.  I then proceeded to Tallahassee Memorial Hospital (TMH) and photographed Victim’s injuries at which time Victim has no recollection of the incident.


BARDID: FL-2018-0572
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-06-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:24:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityorTown: KEY WEST
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
This is a single vessel accident with one operator and two passengers. The vessel was on a plane when it glanced off of a Channel Marker while navigating through Boca Chica Channel. One passenger was ejected and suffered significant injuries. Cut in the back of the head, left side (ribs) fracture, right hip fracture and possible pneumothorax (air in chest or possible lung collapse).  No personal floation devices were worn, all persons can swim.

The following information was obtained.
1.	He was headed south near the end of Boca Chica Channel when it became a little bumpy for passenger 1 who was sitting on the front seat.
2.	He slowed down so she could move and assisted her in stowing some of her belongings.
3.	He noticed the channel marker directly in front of them and was unable to react before they hit it.
4.	Passenger 1 flew forward, hit the front railing and then went into the water, possibly hitting the marker as well.
5.	He and passenger 2 fell forward but stayed in the boat.
6.	He looked back and saw passenger 1 in the water, jumped in and held her head above water.
7.	The operator drove the boat over and picked them both up.
8.	He drove to Murray Marine as fast as he could.


BARDID: FL-2018-0573
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-12-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: TAMPA BAY
NearestCityorTown: TAMPA
County: HILLSBOROUGH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On the above date and time, V1, with three people on board, was traveling southwest on the Tampa Bay. While travelling at approximately 25-30mph, V1 struck a concrete piling marking a underwater pipeline. The impact was taken on the starboard side of the bow. One passenger jumped off before impact while the operator and other passenger were ejected as a result of the impact. 

Operator 1 was operating the vessel southwest on the Tampa Bay from the east side of the Gandy Bridge. Traveling at approximately 25-30mph, Operator 1 was having a hard time seeing ahead of the vessel due to the darkness on the night of a new moon. Occupant 1 yelled for Operator 1 to watch out, but it was too late. Operator 1 was headed directly into a concrete marker. Occupant 2 was able to jump out of the starboard side vessel before the impact. Occupant 1 kicked off in attempt to jump also but his foot slipped and he lost traction. Occupant 1 was still attempting to jump off the boat, laying on his back with his upper body hanging off, when the impact occurred. The impact folded the front of the boat up and launched Occupant 1’s legs into it before he fell the remaining way out of the vessel. Operator 1 was ejected approximately 30 feet from the vessel. All three subjects were able to swim back to the vessel and climb in. Operator 1 operated the vessel back to the boat ramp and loaded it onto the trailer. Once they all arrived home safely, Operator 1 called in to file the report.


BARDID: FL-2018-0574
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-12-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GORDON PASS
NearestCityorTown: NAPLES
County: COLLIER
WaterConditions: Very rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Date USCG Review
On Friday, December 21st, 2018, at approximately 1330 hours, vessel accident FWSB18OFF017593 occurred within Florida’s state waters of Gordon Pass, Collier County, involving one PWC (FL 2838 RN) versus a wave. The PWC was cruising through Gordon Pass where large waves were currently accumulating due to the severe weather in the area. As the operator approached one large wave, the PWC was launched into the air vertically at approximately 90 degrees, causing the operator to push away from the PWC. As the PWC leveled back out, the operator’s left leg made contact with the transom of the PWC. The sole occupant and operator onboard the PWC sustained minor injuries as a result of the accident. There was no damage to the vessel. The Operator received minor treatment for a cut to his left shin and was released immediately. There were no stitches required. X-Rays revealed no broken bones. The cut was accompanied by deep bruising and swelling


BARDID: FL-2018-0575
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-10-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MONROE
NearestCityorTown: DE BARY
County: VOLUSIA
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 10/08/18, at approximately 1400 hours, a single vessel accident occurred on Lake Monroe, in Volusia County Florida. On 10/8/18 at approximately 1000 hours, 2 occupants went fishing on the north side of Lake Monroe on a single engine vessel. At 1400 hours, the weather deteriorated, and the vessel began taking water over the stern.  The vessel quickly took on water and sank. 
Both occupants went into the water and had life jackets available. One of the subjects drifted away from the vessel and was improperly wearing a life jacket. The subject attempted to make it to shore by swimming, while the other victim stayed with the vessel.  The man that drifted away from the vessel was recovered on 10/9/18 deceased.  The man that stayed with the vessel was recovered on 10/9/18 suffering from exposure and will recover.  Cause of death is determined to be drowning.


BARDID: FL-2018-0576
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-12-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: OKEECHOBEE WATERWAY
NearestCityorTown: INDIANTOWN
County: MARTIN
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel One was operating West on the Okeechobee Waterway and conducted a sharp turn to turn around. Vessel One collided with Vessel Two that was on a lift out of the water behind the residence.  Operator 1 explained to me that he was headed West on the Okeechobee Waterway when he realized the train track bridge, west of the Big Jon Monahan Bridge, was down. Operator 1 stated that he conducted a sharp right turn in order to turn around. Operator 1 stated that with the 8 horsepower outboard engine on the vessel, being behind the vessel’s rudder, it made it very difficult to maneuver the vessel. Operator 1 stated the wind was strong at the time of the accident, and that it pushed the starboard side bow of the vessel into Vessel Two's engine, that was located on a lift.


BARDID: FL-2018-0577
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-11-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:01:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityorTown: VERO BEACH
County: INDIAN RIVER
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On November 9th, 2018 at approximately 1030 hours, two Yamaha jet skis were rented from 321 Boat Club and Rentals by Operator 1. The two jet skis were operated by Operator 1 and Operator 2 on the Indian River to the area just off Sixth Avenue in Melbourne Beach where they met with another operator. The group then headed South towards Sebastian Inlet State Park. The group stopped on two different island during their trip South to eat and explore. The group reached the sandbar area just West of Sebastian Inlet at approximately 1200 hours. After a short stop on the sandbar, the group of three vessels decided to head out of the inlet to jump waves at Monster Hole. 

After making their way out of the inlet, they took turns jumping the 1 to 5 foot waves. After approximately 30 minutes, of operating V-1 and jumping waves, Operator 1 jumped a wave and landed on the pwc at which point he sustained injuries. Operator 1 advised the other operators that he was injured. Operator 1 was assisted back inside Sebastian Inlet where another operator called 911. Once inside Sebastian Inlet, Operator 1 entered the water from his vessel so he could lay flat and take the pressure off his back. Then Operator 1 was taken to shore by Indian River Shores  Public Safety. He was then transported by EMS to Holmes Regional Medical Center as a trauma alert, and was later admitted for treatment. Operator 1 had only minor contusions on his lower back, and had fractured is L1 vertebra. Operator 1’ injury was a result of a hard landing on the seat of the PWC.After being admitted to the hospital, Operator 1 was treated for a fracture of his L1 vertebra.

No charges will be recommended/filed with the State Attorney’s Office.


BARDID: FL-2018-0578
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-12-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: FT. LAUDERDALE
County: BROWARD
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 12/31/2018 at approximately 1630 hours, the operator  was preforming maintenance work in the engine room of a 49’ Viking named Tradition (hailing port of Point Pleasant NJ). The boat was tied to the dock at the Bahia Mar marina in Fort Lauderdale. There was an explosion and a fire aboard the vessel. The vessel fire was contained by Fort Lauderdale fire rescue, and the boat later sank at the marina. The operator was treated and transported to Broward General Hospital for his injuries. Victim sustained second degree burns on his left under arm and right ear. Victim also sustained first degree burns to the top of his head and left ankle.

While in the engine room of the vessel, Victim stated that he was working on the generator. He stated that he was replacing the zinc anode on the generator. He said he had forgotten to turn the water valve off when he pulled the original zinc anode out. He stated that water began to run out of the hole and he plugged it with the new zinc anode he had. Victim advised that he then began using break cleaner and degreaser to clean inside the engine room. He then said that he used a shop-vac to vacuum up the excess water that had spilled out earlier. While using the vacuum Victim said there was an explosion. He said that he had gotten off the vessel and while he was getting off there was a secondary explosion. Victim tried to contain the fire from the explosion but could not.


BARDID: FL-2018-0579
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-11-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:28:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: JUPITER INLET
NearestCityorTown: JUPITER
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel two operating in the area of U-Tiki beach Restaurant in Jupiter, Florida crashed into the starboard engine cowling of vessel one which was docked, causing damage.


BARDID: FL-2018-0580
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-12-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MATANZAS PASS
NearestCityorTown: FORT MYERS BEACH
County: LEE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On Sunday, December 23, 2018 at approximately 1840 hours, a boating accident occurred between a 21' motorboat and a 35' anchored sailboat, in north Matanzas Pass near channel marker #15 (Lee County). V-1 was traveling SE at approximately five miles per hour when it struck the port side of V-2. V-2 displayed the required navigation light, and was illuminated by the spotlight from a nearby USCG patrol vessel. The accident resulted in $5,000 in damages. Following the accident investigation, the operator of V-1 was arrested for boating under the influence. Primary contributing factors for the accident were alcohol use, violation of navigation rule (improper lookout), and operator inattention.


BARDID: FL-2018-0581
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-12-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SUTHERLAND BAYOU
NearestCityorTown: PALM HARBOR
County: PINELLAS
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel struck something underwater and lost control causing collison with dock and lift. Property damage to boat dock and lift. No injuries reported. 

Operator 1 stated that he was returning from his trip navigating Sutherland Bayou as he normally does.  He stated he must have hit something which caused his vessel to spin left straight for the dock.  He stated he tried to redirect his course by putting his engine in reverse but it was too late and he hit the dock.  He stated he had to then get his vessel back to the boat ramp as it was taking on water.  After his boat was trailered he drove straight to a witness’s residence.  The witness stated that there were two persons on board and neither of them sustained injuries


BARDID: FL-2018-0582
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-12-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: DUSENBURY CREEK
NearestCityorTown: KEY LARGO
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 12/23/2018, at about 4:45 PM, a Yamaha PWC collided with mangroves in Dusenbury Creek. The collision occurred while attempting to avoid collision with another vessel. The operator did not suffer any injuries.


BARDID: FL-2018-0584
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-12-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ANNA MARIA SOUND
NearestCityorTown: BRADENTON BEACH
County: MANATEE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Fuel vapor explosion during fueling.
 The boat had not been used in a very long time, and he had spent the last two days performing simple maintenance, and testing things out.  Needing gas, he took it to Annie's Bait and Tackle.  Operator 1 had to wait approximately 1 hour for Annie's to receive a fuel delivery.  After which, Operator 1   began refueling.  After he had pumped $250.00 worth, he thought to check the fuel level and battery charge.  The moment he turned the key, the explosion occurred; throwing him upward and lifting the cap off the hull.
After the explosion, Operator 1 was able to, as quickly as possible, get himself off the boat, in fear of fire, or another explosion.  While being treated by first responders, he was able to inform the Fire Marshal that blower was on, and he didn't know what caused the explosion.


BARDID: FL-2018-0585
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-12-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NAPLES BAY
NearestCityorTown: NAPLES
County: COLLIER
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent3: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator 1 was heading northbound in Naples Bay with Occupant 1 standing next to him.  Occupant 1 was facing the stern of the boat.  There was a cabin boat in front of Operator 1's boat.  Operator 1 tried to pass the cabin boat on the starboard side of the cabin boat.  Operator 1's boat hit the wake of the cabin boat at a high rate of speed, which caused Operator 1 to be thrown overboard and Occupant 1 to fall onto the deck of the boat.  While Operator 1 was in the water, the boat made a sharp left turn with no one at the helm.  The boat crashed into the dock. Operator 1 was arrested under suspicion of boating under the influence.


BARDID: FL-2018-0586
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-12-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE WORTH INLET
NearestCityorTown: PALM BEACH
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday December 29th, 2018 at approximately 08:00pm vessel collided with jetty, Lake Worth Inlet, Palm Beach County. Two occupants were injured and treated in local hospital.  The operator was charge with reckless operation of the vessel.
Upon contact with the subjects, I asked Occupant 1 what happened, and he explained that he and Operator 1 went out of the Boynton Inlet at dusk for a fishing trip and then headed north towards the Lake Worth inlet. Occupant 1 said that the ocean was rough so they headed west closer to shore to get away from rougher seas near the Breakers Hotel. He advised they kept heading north and after some time of heading north they hit the jetty. I asked Occupant 1 if he remembered where he was in the boat when they hit the jetty, Occupant 1 said he was to the right of Operator 1 while Operator 1 was operating the vessel. PBFR checked Occupant 1 and found a laceration on his chin that would require stitches and transported him to Good Samaritan Hospital.


BARDID: FL-2018-0587
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-12-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityorTown: SIESTA KEY
County: SARASOTA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 and V2 were both recreationally cruising in the Gulf of Mexico off Siesta Key Beach when V1 collided with V2 due to obstruction of another jetski in the water that was in between V1 and V2's path of travel. The boat collision was also due to both operators' inattention to properly lookout for other boat traffic.

At approximately 1:45 P.M., V1, V2 and another jetski were recreationally cruising out in the Gulf of Mexico approximately a mile offshore. The operator of V1 was cruising and started to maneuver towards the left.  The operator of V2  was cruising and started to maneuver towards the right. witness of this incident was sitting on his jetski at a stand still in the water in between the two operators. Due to both operators' inattention to properly lookout for other boat traffic and due to the obstruction of the other jetski in the water that was in between the two operators, the two jetskis collided together. Due to the impact of the collision, both operators were ejected from the jetskis and ended up in the water. Both operators were wearing lift jackets and did not sustain any injuries.


BARDID: FL-2018-0588
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-12-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: JUPITER INLET BEACH
NearestCityorTown: JUPITER
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On December 19, 2018 I, Officer 1 responded to a vessel on the beach near Jupiter Inlet Colony. When I arrived on scene the two occupants were safely out of the water and onto the beach. The operator stated that he and his grandfather went out Jupiter Inlet to go fishing and his grandfather got sea sick after a few hours so decided to return back. As they were headed back towards the inlet the vessel started to appear to stall. The operator stated that he attempted to raise the Coast Guard on a hand held radio but did not hear anything. The vessel was inoperable completely. As the vessel got close enough to the beach the two men jumped overboard and got to shore safely. The vessel (FL5822RT) started to fall apart in the waves on the beach. The vessel was later removed off the beach that day.


BARDID: FL-2018-0589
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-12-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:27:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CALOOSAHATCHEE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: FORT MYERS
County: LEE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (unknown origin)
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was recreational cruising from Labelle to Captiva and transiting the Caloosahatchee River at a speed of approximately 18 knots. The vessel operator noticed heavy smoke coming from the cabin that was produced by a fire that developed in the engine compartment. The vessel fire was extinguished by the operator using on board dry chemical fire extinguishers.   

The fire was investigated by Fort Myers Fire Department (FCW1812241170). It was reported that the fire appears to have started near the turbocharger and that the cause of the fire was deemed to be undetermined in the conclusion of their report.  The report also concluded that the fire did not appear to be suspicious.

The vessel owner report that the estimated damages to the vessel were $93,371.75 from a written estimate provided by Owl Creek Boat Works


BARDID: FL-2018-0590
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-11-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:01:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HARNEY
NearestCityorTown: OSTEEN
County: VOLUSIA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Seat broke loose
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
SYNOPSIS
On November 14, 2018, at approximately 0900 hours, Subject launched his vessel (V-1) from CS Lee boat ramp on the St. John’s River in Geneva, in Seminole County Florida. Subject and one occupant (Subject2) headed Northwest towards Lake Harney. Subject was the operator of the V-1, and Subject2 was an occupant.  At approximately 1200 hours Subject was operating on the Northeast side of Lake Harney using a trolling motor. Subject was seated on a fishing seat located on the front deck of V-1 when the seat’s pedestal base separated from the deck causing Subject to fall overboard.  
	Subject2 heard a splash and observed Subject in the water, struggling to stay above the surface. Subject2 went to the bow of V-1 to shut the trolling motor off. After surfacing approximately four times, Subject was not seen surfacing again.  A Good Samaritan boat with two individuals onboard was within close proximity. They came over to assist in searching for Subject.  They no longer saw any movement in the water and made a call to 911. Subject2 was uninjured and taken to the East shore of Lake Harney by Good Sarmatians at the direction of Volusia County dispatch.  A search was conducted by FWC patrol, Seminole County Sheriff’s office marine units, and Volusia County Sheriff’s office dive team with no success.  The search continued the following day by FWC Northeast region’s dive team.  On November 15, 2018 at approximately 1100 hours, Subject was found deceased under water in close proximity of the accident site by the FWC dive team. 

Subject was not wearing any type of lifejacket when he was recovered. The autopsy report from the Volusia County Medical Examiner’s Office list the cause of death as drowning, and the manner of death as accidental (case #2018-07782)


BARDID: FL-2018-0591
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-11-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CALOOSAHATCHEE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: FT MYERS
County: LEE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL ONE TRAVALING DOWN CANAL ATTEMPTED TO TURN AROUND STRIKING VESSEL TWO ON BOAT LIFT, THE DOCK AND OTHER POLES. operator did not account for size of vessel and constraints of area to make a turn


BARDID: FL-2018-0592
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-11-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHOCTAWHATCHEE RIVER AT SMOKEH
NearestCityorTown: UNINCORPORATED
County: WALTON
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 left Choctawhatchee River entering Smokehouse Lake traveling westbound.  V1 impacted trees on the north side of the the channel.  The operator and single occupant was ejected and found floating face down a short distance from the vessel by other members of his hunting party.  

CPR was started.  The victim and vessel were brought to the boat ramp by the other members of his hunting party. The victim was then transported to Sacred Heart Emerald Coast by Walton County Fire Rescue.  He was pronounced deceased shortly after his arrival.  The investigation is ongoing. Victim had contusions and abrasions to the right hand and side of face. Hematoma to right side of head near eyebrow. Fracture to the base of the skull from hematoma sight across to left side.


BARDID: FL-2018-0594
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-06-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:15:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: ALIFIA RIVER
NearestCityorTown: GIBSONTON
County: HILLSBOROUGH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Collision with commercial vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
SYNOPSIS

  On Monday, June 11, 2018, at approximately 1:15 am, Boating Accident #FWSW-18-OFF-010129 occurred approximately 520’ east of the Williams Park Boat Ramp, in Hillsborough County, Florida. 

  A 16’ Cape Horn center console vessel (V-1) with operator and two occupants were recreational cruising just east of the Williams Park Boat Ramp on the Alafia River. V-1 was heading in a westerly direction and struck the wooden fenders under the US Highway 41 Bridge and all occupants were ejected from V-1, resulting in one fatality, and two of the occupants sustaining injuries. Of the two occupants that had sustained injuries, one refused treatment and the other was transported by EMS to Tampa General Hospital in Tampa, Florida. 

At approximately 1:00 am, they left the Beer Shed, as it had closed. They boarded V-1, left the Beer Shed dock, and they got underway, enroute to go fishing around Fantasy Island and the mangroves just north of that. Occupant 1 stated he was operating V-1 down river to the US Highway 301 bridge. According to occupant 1’s  spontaneous utterance on Monday, June 11, 2018, Operator 1 stated he wanted to drive V-1, as Occupant 1 had consumed more alcoholic beverages then he had. Occupant 1 stated that he agreed to allow Operator 1 to operate V-1, sometime between the US Highway 301 bridge and the US Highway 41 bridge. At that time, the (3) of them proceeded west (down-river) towards the bay, where they intended to go fishing. While westbound, just east of the U.S. Highway 41 Bridge, according to a sworn recorded statement provided by occupant 1, Operator 1 was traveling at approximately 20 - 21 mph (on a plane), in a posted “Idle Speed No Wake” zone, heading towards the bridge. After clearing the Trestle, which is located parallel and just east of the U.S. Highway 41 Bridge, Occupant 1 stated that prior to impact, he saw that they were headed towards the bridge, so he yelled, “Turn Motherfucker.” To Operator 1, and simultaneously grabbed his son in an attempt for both to jump out of V-1. Accident-V-1’s left (Port) front (Bow) struck the south wooden fender system, resulting in all (3) occupants being ejected into the water. V-1, unoccupied then proceeded to the right and V-1’s right (Starboard) Bow struck the north wooden fender system. V-1 unoccupied then proceeded back to the left, where again, the Port Bow of V-1 struck the south wooden fender system. V-1, now clear from the bridge, headed northwest towards the Williams Park Boat Ramp. At that time, V-2, with (2) occupants were backing-out from the west dock in a westerly direction, with the intention of heading towards the U.S. Highway 41 Bridge (East up-river). V-2 occupants heard people yelling, “Run-away boat.” V-2 operator shifted V-2 into forward, to avoid a collision. V-1, unoccupied, grazed the middle aluminum engine guard of V-2.  

Post-Accident-After grazing V-2, V-1 proceeded towards the shore. V-1 came to a stop after it ran aground in a wooded area, just west of the boat ramp. A fisherman, ran over to V-1, and turned the engine off. After being ejected from V-1, occupant 1 and his son swam to a bridge pillar and were holding on to it for approximately (5 - 10) minutes, prior to being helped to the dock by an unknown male in a Kayak / Canoe. The operator of never surfaced. Once on shore at the Williams Park Boat Ramp, Hillsborough County Fire Rescue evaluated occupant 1 and his son’s injuries. Occupant 1 refused any treatment and the son was transported by Hillsborough County Fire Rescue #12 to Tampa General Hospital, where he was treated for his injuries. A search for Operator 1 continued until Monday, June 11, 2018, at approximately 9:22 am, when Operator 1’s body was located on the water’s surface floating under the U.S. Highway 41 Bridge.


BARDID: FL-2018-0595
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:23:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: LITTLE MANATEE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: RUSKIN
County: HILLSBOROUGH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 4th, 2018, a single vessel boating accident occurred on the Little Manatee River in Hillsborough County. V1, a 9’ Yamaha personal watercraft, was occupied by one person, not wearing a PFD at time of incident. That person was ejected from the personal watercraft and disappeared beneath the surface of the water. The missing person was later discovered deceased, floating in the river. 

Based on the evidence, witness statements, and information gathered to date I have concluded the following. 

Operator was observed riding over the wake of another vessel in front of him. While crossing the wake, he was ejected from V1. It is likely he was struck by V1 during or after being ejected based on the injuries sustained to his head and chest. A witness saw the operator go underwater and did not resurface. Operator was found deceased, floating in the water approximately 2 hours later.

The official cause of death is drowning. The manner of death is an accident. Operator had 1.9mg/l of methamphetamine, .18mg/l amphetamine, .09mg/l of morphine, and .04mg/l oxycodone in his peripheral blood. It is likely the above substances were a contributing factor in the accident and his death.


BARDID: FL-2018-0596
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-12-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:31:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE IDA
NearestCityorTown: DELRAY BEACH
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was struck by the propeller while getting off the stern of the vessel. The vessel was stationary with the bow on the beach at Lake Ida Park in Delray Beach. Victim received lacerations to his right hand and right foot and was transported to Delray Medical Center.  the outboard motor was running at the time of the incident.


BARDID: FL-2018-0597
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-10-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: OCHLOCKONEE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: TALLAHASSEE
County: LEON
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On October 1st, 2018, 3 friends launched a small 15' aluminum boatwith a 25 HP Johnson outboard motor at Ed and Bernice's Fish Camp on the Ochlockonee River for a day of fishing. After 20 minutes of running down the river, the motor hit a submerged object and came into the boat.  The propellar struck the owner/operator in the neck causing severe trauma which led to the operators death. One occupant recieved injuries when moving the motor to render aid to the operator, cuts to hand.


BARDID: FL-2018-0598
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-08-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:15:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: SEDDON CHANNEL / TAMPA BAY
NearestCityorTown: TAMPA
County: HILLSBOROUGH
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 5th 2018, Florida Fish & Wildlife Officers responded to a Vessel Accident in Seddon Channel, adjacent to Davis Island.  A 1997, 15ft Gheenoe with two people onboard were traveling south southeast along the west side of Seddon Channel.  The Gheenoe collided with a regulatory marker constructed of five wooden poles. The operator was ejected into the water while the passenger remained onboard. The Gheenoe continued on unmanned, making as series of circles. The passenger left the Gheenoe and entered the water. The Gheenoe circled around and struck the passenger, trapping her underwater. Two witnesses entered the water to assist the occupants of the Gheenoe. The passenger was freed and brought to shore and treated by Paramedics. Fire Rescue divers entered the water in order to locate the operator. The passenger was quickly transported to nearby Tampa General Hospital. Approximately twenty minuets after the collision, the operator was recovered from under the water and transported to Tampa General where he was pronounced dead. 


BARDID: FL-2018-0599
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-12-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:44:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BISCAYNE BAY
NearestCityorTown: MIAMI
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 12.30.2018, at approximately 1650, the listed Vessel 1 and listed Vessel 2 were involved in an accident, located in the Meloy Channel east of Monument Island.

Vessel 2 was traveling Southbound and Vessel 1 was traveling Northbound in the Meloy Channel at GPS location: 25degress 47.063 North and 080 degrees 08.998 West. During this time and according to Operator 2, Vessel 1 took a course straight toward Vessel 2. Vessel 1 impacted the port side bow of Vessel 2. Operator 2 advised that prior to the impact, he noticed Operator 1 operating Vessel 1 and Occupant 1 was passenger.  Upon impact, both Operator 1 and Occupant 1 were ejected from Vessel 1 into the water. Occupant 1 was able to swim to Vessel 2 where he was assisted onto the vessel. Operator 1 surfaced floating face down in the water, at which time, he dove into the water and retrieved her from the water and on to the swimming deck of Vessel 2. Once on the swimming deck, Operator 2 advised that he began rescue chest compressions on Operator 1 until rescue arrived. FWC Officer  met with Operator 1 and Occupant 1 at Jackson’s Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center. Operator 1 was unable to provide a statement due to her condition. Occupant 1 was able to provide a statement. Occupant 1 remembered events leading up to this accident but could not recall specifics of the accident. He stated that Vessel 1 was a hour rental. He remembered allowing Operator 1 to operate Vessel 1 at some point in the day. But could not remember who operated Vessel 1 at the time of the accident.  Occupant 1 wrote that the next thing he remembered was waking up on a boat bleeding and in pain. 

There were no reported injuries by the Operator 2 or the occupants of Vessel 2. Operator 1 sustained injuries to the knees, face, and lungs. She was medically treated for a laceration on the chin, multiple mandibular fractures, pulmonary contusions, and left pneumothorax. Occupant 1 sustained the following injuries: face swelling, lip laceration, mandibular fracture, and loss of teeth.


BARDID: FL-2018-0600
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-12-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HALIFAX RIVER
NearestCityorTown: OAK HILL
County: VOLUSIA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Sudden medical condition
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at approximately 10:30 am, Volusia County 911 was activated reference a capsized kayak and a non-responsive male.  The incident occurred on Mosquito Lagoon River near the Oak Hill Fish Camp in Oak Hill, Florida.  Brothers, white males, were in a plastic hulled tandem sit-in kayak.  The victim, Victim suffered a medical issue and fell overboard into the water.  He did not resurface on his own.  The victim was recovered from the water, brought to shore, and revived by waiting Volusia County Fire Rescue.  EMS transported him to AdventHealth Hospital in New Smyrna.  Victim remains there in critical condition.  

Because the incident involved a medical emergency with no apparent boat accident, Volusia County 911 did not notify Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) of the incident.


BARDID: FL-2018-0601
State: FL
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2018-05-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityorTown: PANAMA CITY
County: BAY
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On Sunday, May 13, 2018, A fishing excursion into the Gulf of Mexico ended with a tragic collision resulting in two serious injuries and a totally destroyed 30' Hydrocat recreational outboard motorboat. 
The vessel owner and person in charge of the trip along with his wife and six additional friends had departed the Porter Park boat ramp in Lynn Haven Florida earlier in the day for an offshore fishing trip. The majority of the day was spent in the Gulf of Mexico visiting several fishing sites. Upon conclusion of the excursion, the return to hailing port exceeded daylight hours and progressed into the early evening hours. Approximately 8:30 PM (CDST) the boat neared the channel entrance at St. Andrew Bay. Without proper lookout, or proceeding at a safe speed affording time to assess the approach, the boat collided into the west jetty breakwater and displaced passengers about the boat resulting in injuries and property damage.

The initial impact caused severe damage to the hull, compromising water tight integrity of the hull and dramatically affecting vessel stability. Post impact, the outboard engines were still operational, and the boat backed off the initial impact zone and proceeded into the navigation channel, it was only able to proceed a short distance, as the hull filled with water and began to capsize. The operator made an effort to steer into the beach as the boat rolled over and passengers began to abandoned the watercraft.

The second impact into the west jetty breakwater occurred further north along the navigation channel, and ultimately ended with complete capsizing. 

USCG Station Panama City, Florida Fish and Wildlife, Bay County Sheriff's Office,  Panama City Fire/Rescue and Police Department all responded to the incident and recovered all eight persons onboard alive. ; Victim1 sustained minor cuts and bruises as a result of being displaced about the boat during collision.;:Vessel owner, and person in charge of excursion sustained minor trauma to the facial area consistent with striking fixed object within the helm area of the boat during collision.; Victim2 sustained a fractured upper arm (Humerus)  He also had minor cuts and bruises as a result of being displaced within the boat during the collision.; Victim3 sustained a fracture of her femur bone in upper leg, as well as cuts and bruises as a result of being displaced in the bow of the boat.


BARDID: FL-2018-0609
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-12-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:58:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE SEMINOLE
NearestCityorTown: SEMINOLE
County: PINELLAS
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 A 2018 12' LOWELLS JON BOAT BEARING REGISTRATION FL 2369 RS  WAS BEING OPERATED BY OPERATOR 1 ON LAKE SEMINOLE AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MILES PER HOUR IN APPROXIMATE POSITION 27.845614, -82.779139. OPERATOR 1 STATED HE WAS TRAVELING NORTHBOUND JUST PAST THE SWIM BUOYS NEAR THE BOAT RAMP. AS VESSEL 1 ATTEMPTING TO COME ON A PLANE THE STERN BEGAN TO SINK AND THE VESSEL FLIPPED. THE VESSEL WAS POWERED BY AN OLDER MODLE 18HP EVENRUDE OUTBOARD. ALSO ONBOARD WAS PASSENGER JEROME 1. AS THE VESSEL FLIPPED BOTH OCCUPANTS WERE EJECTED INTO THE WATER. THE VESSEL QUICKLY BEGAIN TO SINK. THE VESSEL WAS RECOVERED AND TOWED TO THE BOAT RAMP BY A NEAR BY CITIZEN. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. BOTH OCCUPANTS WERE REMOVED FROM THE WATER. THE VESSEL IS REGISTERED TO OPERATOR 1'S MOTHER. THERE IS NO INSURANCEON THE VESSEL.


BARDID: FL-2018-0610
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-12-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: DEERFIELD BEACH
County: BROWARD
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS TRAVELING NORTH ON THE ICW, AT APPROXIMATELY 10MPH IN A SLOW SPEED ZONE WHEN THE OPERATOR LOOKED DOWN TO FIX SOMETHING ON THE VESSEL. OPEATOR 1 STATED THAT WHEN HE LOOKED BACK UP HE WAS HEADING TOWARD A DOCK ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE ICW. VESSEL ONE STRUCK THE DOCK ON THE STARBOARD BOW SIDE CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE VESSEL. NO ONE WAS INJURED AND THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO THE DOCK.NOTHING FURTHER AT THIS TIME.


BARDID: FL-2018-0611
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-12-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: HIGHLAND BEACH
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL #1 WAS TRAVALING NORTHBOUND ON THE INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY (ICW). VESSEL #2WAS UNOCCUPIED AND ON A BOAT LIFT BEHIND THE RESEDENCE. THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL #1 STATED SHE HIT OR DROVE OVER ANOTHER BOATS WAKE WHICH CAUSED HER TO FALL DOWN ON THE BOAT DECK BEHIND THE HELM. She SAID SHE GOT BACK UP TO HER FEET, AND TRIED TO CORRECT HER COURSE NOT TOWARD THE EASTERN SHORELINE. THE STARBOARD SIDE OF VESSEL #1 MADE IMPACT WITH THE TWO (TELEPHONE/DOCK) POLES SUPPORTING THE BOAT LIFT. THIS IMPACT CAUSED THE SUPPORT POLES TO SNAP OR BREAK OFF. THE ENTIRE BOAT LIFT COLLAPSED INTO THE WATER. VESSEL #2 WHICH WAS BEING SUPPORTED ABOVE THE WATER ON THE BOAT LIFT, FELL INTO THE WATER AS VESSEL #1 MADE IMPACT. VESSEL #1 SUSTAINED EXTINSIVE STARBOARD SIDE DAMAGE ESTIMATED AT $10,000. VESSEL #2 SUSTAINED GEL-COAT DAMAGE ESTIMATED AT $1,000. THE BOAT LIFT APPERED TO BE A COMPLEET LOSS WITH DAMAGE ESTIMATED AT $30,000. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AS A RESULTOF THE BOATING ACCIDENT. THIS BOATING ACCIDENT WAS RECORDED BY SECURITY CAMERAS IN THE BACK YARD. A COPY OF THE FOOTAGE WAS MADE ON COMPACT DISC AND PLACED INTO PBSO EVIDENCE.


BARDID: FL-2018-0612
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-12-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: INTERCOASTAL WATERWAY
NearestCityorTown: HALLANDALE
County: BROWARD
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday, 12/22/18 at approximately 1430 hours, Boating Accident #FWSA-18-OFF-011615 occurred at Ocean Marine Yacht Club, Hallandale Beach FL, in Broward County. The accident occurred due to wake damage from another vessel, Latitude N25 58.9658, W80 7.3069. The captain of the unknown vessel threw a large wake causing a vessel atempting to dock at the Ocean Marine Yacht Club to smash into a piling and a vessel on a boat lift. There were no injuries in the accident.
(V2 Owner/Operator)
·	He stated that a vessel came by the dock at full speed
·	He stated he was attempting to put his vessel on the boat lift
·	He stated that the vessel threw a large wake
·	He stated due to the large wake it caused his vessel to slam into the dock piling and the vessel (V3) on the boat lift
·	He stated he was unable to make out the type of boat or FL numbers on the vessel that passed


BARDID: FL-2018-0613
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-11-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:08:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: CANAL
NearestCityorTown: HIALEAH
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On November 1,2018, at approximately 1646 hours, Operator was operating a Personal Water Craft (PWC) in a canal near Okeechobee Rd and NW 177 AVE. Operator fell off the PWC and into the water. Bystanders pulled Operator out of the water and performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Operator was transported to Kendall Regional where he was pronounced dead.


BARDID: FL-2018-0614
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-11-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:22:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: GOVERNMENT CUT CHANEL
NearestCityorTown: MIAMI BEACH
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Choppy
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On November 24, 2018 at approximately 1222 hrs, a vessel was at anchor at Government Cut, Miami, with two persons on board, Sea condition on the channel caused the vessel to rapidly start taking on water. The vessel capsized and sank. 

Subject advised, him and his friend Victim (victim) were anchored inside the north side of Government cut between buoy 8 and 10. As they were getting ready to fish, due to rough seas and vessel traffic, the vessel started taking on water and capsized. Subject advised, he got on top the boat by the engine area and walked to the bow. Subject saw Victim holding on to the throwable. Subject then got in the water and held on to the vessel`s railing together with Victim. Subject then started swimming towards the nearest buoy, after a few strokes, he looked back and saw that the vessel had sank and Victim was not in the surface anymore. 

A good Samaritan rescued victim and transported to the FWC vessel. The Miami Dive Team responded to the scene and recovered Victim. Divers placed Victim in the Miami Beach Marine Unit`s vessel and was transported to Mount Sinai, where he was later pronounced dead. Vessel was anchored within the channel in poor water conditions. Sea condition on the channel caused the vessel to rapidly start taking on water. The vessel capsized and sunk.


BARDID: FL-2018-0615
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-12-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:48:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: CANAL
NearestCityorTown: FT. LAUDERDALE
County: BROWARD
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
According to a witness on scene, the victim was working on his vessel that was docked behind his house.  When the victims vessel exploded in the cabin area, where he received burns to his body.  Victim was transported to the hospital where he later died approximately 2 weeks later. Victim had extensive, healing burns are in the face, both ears, the center of the chest, the left side of the torso the left upper extremity, the anterior and lateral aspect of the right arm, the dorsal and ventral-media aspects of the right forearm, the dorsum of the right hand, the superior aspect of the back, around both knees, both calves, and the dorsum of the feet.  Brown discoloration is on medial aspect of the right shin.


BARDID: FL-2018-0616
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-09-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:16:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW CHANNEL MAKER 14 / JUPITER
NearestCityorTown: JUPITER
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday, 09/01/2018 at approximately 1916 hours, Boating Accident occurred on the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) and channel maker 14, in Palm Beach County, Florida. Vessel 1 (V1 - FL 8604 RE) - a 2009 21 foot Mako Marine Motor Boat. 

V1 was traveling south on the ICW just south of the Indiantown Road Bridge when the incident occurred. According to a sworn recorded interview, it was reported that when his vessel exited the idle speed zone from the bridge and entered the Manatee Zone (a maximum speed of 30 MPH) he increased the speed of his vessel and brought it up to a plow / plane. Shortly after that event, the vessel struck channel maker 14 on starboard bow side, ejecting passengers into the water. The vessel traveled toward the east side of the Intracoastal channel where control of the vessel was acquired. Once the operator gained control of his vessel, he returned to render aid. During this time, the passengers were both helped into the vessel by the operator. When the female passenger was recovered into the vessel she reported having pain in her left leg. A Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office vessel arrived on scene as the ejected persons were being helped back into the vessel from the water and escorted them back to the Waterway Park Boat Ramp where Palm Beach County Fire Rescue rendered aid. 


BARDID: FL-2018-0617
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-03-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:13:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: 68C-22.010(2)(G) BROWARD COUNT
NearestCityorTown: HALLANDALE
County: BROWARD
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 9:13 PM on March 15, 2018 a single vessel allided with the eastern seawall of the intracoastal waterway.  Vessel #1 (V1) a 28ft 2016 Nautic Star fiberglass vessel with twin 250 HP Yamaha engines was traveling northbound on the intracoastal waterway at an unknown speed when the allision occurred.  As a result of the allision one passenger was ejected into the water.  Both occupants where transported to Aventura Hospital. The ejected passenger died as a result of his wounds.  The vessels owner/operator was admitted into the hospital.Analysis of blood from subpoenaed records indicate operator had a .24 BAL


BARDID: FL-2018-0618
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-12-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:44:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE GEORGE
NearestCityorTown: TAMPA
County: HILLSBOROUGH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
This is a single vessel accident. V1 is a fourteen foot Jon boat propelled by paddles. V1 was operating on Lake George in Tampa. V1 began taking on water and capsized. The victim attempted to swim to shore, went under water and did not resurface. Hillsborough County Sheriff's Dive Team recovered the victim. The remaining three occupants stayed with the submerged V1 until a Good Samaritan vessel assisted them to shore. 

As V1 was traveling south across the lake, water began coming over the port gunnel. V1 rolled over, counter-clockwise, and was floating upside down. As V1 overturned and all four men fell into the water. Subject1 began swimming toward the shore line yelling for help. He struggled to stay above water but eventually went under. Subject1 surfaced several times before staying under. The three occupants stayed hanging onto a semi-buoyant overturned V1.
     
Two Good Samaritans observed the three occupants clinging to the overturned vessel and assisted in bringing them to shore via their own kayak.  Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office dive team was able to locate Subject1 eight feet below the surface of the water and bring him to shore. EMS transported Subject1 to Florida Hospital. He was pronounced deceased by Dr.  at 1510 hours. No other individuals were injured.  
  
Based on the information gathered V1 was overloaded during its voyage on Lake George. The vessel’s overall weight capacity with gear is four hundred and twenty-five pounds, the four men’s weight totaled six hundred and thirty-eight pounds.

Subject1 was in command of the vessel. Alcohol, lack of safety equipment, and water temperature were contributing factors in this incident.;


BARDID: FL-2018-0619
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-12-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PEACE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: PUNTA GORDA
County: CHARLOTTE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 12/31/18 at approximately 2130 hours, Operator 1 had the vessel in the Peace River. He came out of the Fisherman's Village channel and was planning on headed west (downstream). He brought V1 onto plane and turned west when he struck navigation marker 12 (M12) on V1's starboard bow.  He was transported to Lee Memorial Hospital for his injuries. 


BARDID: FL-2018-0620
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-08-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:27:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: LITTLE MANATEE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: WIMAUMA
County: HILLSBOROUGH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/16/18 at approximately 1827 hrs., the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) received a report from the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) about a deceased kayaker found in the Little Manatee River. The victim was reported missing to HCSO at approximately 1711 hrs., and found by a passing boater at approximately 1751 hrs. The victim was located approximately 28 yards away from a green kayak, and approximately 200 yards northwest of the Sun Dance Marina Boat Ramp. The victim was not wearing a PFD when found; however, a PFD was located on the green kayak that was nearby. 

V1 was found floating up right with all of its belongings still inside. V1 did not have any noticeable evidence of being involved in a collision. The front starboard side clip of the seat attached to V1 was unclipped and appeared to be pulled through. According to the Hillsborough County Medical Examiner’s Office, the victim sustained significant blunt force trauma to the right side of her forehead. The force was strong enough to break her neck joints. The force pushed her head from right to left and front to back. The only visible injuries to her was a small abrasion on her forehead. By conducting a float test and accident reconstruction, it was found that she could have sustained her injuries from being struck by another power driven vessel. In addition, it was found that she could have fallen out of V1 with V1 remaining up right and retaining all of its belongings. 

Due to the lack of physical evidence and witnesses a search warrant for her phone was obtained to gather any and all possible evidence contained on the phone. Her phone however, was locked and with the lack of the passcode, dycripting the phone is still in progress. Based on the evidence gathered to date, the cause of her death is clear, however, there is no definitive explanation as to the way she sustained her injuries. The Hillsborough County State Attorney’s Office is aware of this incident and believes that every effort has been exhausted with the evidence given to date. 


BARDID: FL-2018-0621
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: CANAL / CUT
NearestCityorTown: EDGEWATER
County: VOLUSIA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 2100 hours on July 28, 2018, a two-vessel single fatality accident occurred on the Indian River North at Potts Creek within the City of Edgewater, Volusia County, Florida.  Vessel one (V-1), a 2017 20’ Tide Water propelled by a 150 HP Yamaha engine, was occupied by two adults and one child. V1 was traveling south within the channel. V1 was returning to the River Breeze Boat Ramp in Edgewater.  Vessel two (V-2), a 2005 18’ Action Craft propelled by a 115 HP Mercury engine, was occupied by two adults. V2 was traveling north within the channel. V2 was returning to the North Causeway Boat Ramp. 

V-1 and V-2 met in a head on situation and a collision occurred. Operator 1 and her child jumped from V1 into the water after the collision. Operator 2 was ejected from V2 and into the water after being struck by V1. Operator 2 was transported to Florida Hospital New Smyrna Beach where he succumbed to his injuries.         


BARDID: FL-2018-0622
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-02-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:20:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: LITTLE MANATEE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: TAMPA
County: HILLSBOROUGH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On February 23rd, 2018, two vessels were involved in a boating accident on the Little Manatee River in Hillsborough County. V1, a 1992 Sea Nymph with three occupants collided with V2, a 2016 Sundance with two occupants. The collision was a head on situation. Two of the occupants of V1 were ejected upon impact. The boating accident resulted in one fatality along with two individuals being transported to a hospital with serious bodily injuries.

Both vessels made several alterations to course upon seeing each other in a head on situation. V1 and V2 collided. The bow of V2 struck the starboard bow of V1. V2 ramped over the starboard bow of V1, causing the bow of V1 to depress and roll to the right. V2 traveled along the starboard gunnel of V1, striking Person 1 and Person 2. Person 1 and Person 2 were struck on their right side with starboard side of V1’s hull. V2 struck Person 3 with it’s bow eye. Person 3 was struck on the right side of his neck and face. Person 3 and Person 2 were ejected into the water.  

V1 began turning to the left in circles. V2 came to a rest shortly after striking V1.  The operator of V2, jumped into the water to assist Person 3 who was face up in the water and unresponsive. Person 3 was assisted to shore and CPR was administered. Person 1 turned off the engine of V1 and brought it to a rest. The Florida Fish and Wildlife, Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, and the Hillsborough County Fire Rescue responded to the scene. Person 3 was later propounded deceased on scene by the Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.


BARDID: FL-2018-0623
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-02-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: INTERCOASTAL WATERWAY
NearestCityorTown: HOLLYWOOD
County: BROWARD
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday, 2/24/18 at approximately 2100 hours, Boating Accident #FWSA-18-OFF-001777 occurred at the docks of Lady Pamela in Hollywood, FL, in Broward County. The accident occurred due to wake damage from another vessel, Latitude N26 2.8988, W80 6.8967. The captain of the unknown vessel threw a large wake causing vessels docked at the Lady Pamela location to collide into the seawall and dock. There were no injuries in the accident.


BARDID: FL-2018-0625
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-10-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 04:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: TAMPA BAY
NearestCityorTown: SAINT PETERSBURG
County: HILLSBOROUGH
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday, October 13th, 2018 an Approximately 04:08 a.m. Florida Fish and Wildlife (FWC) was notified of a vessel crash in Tampa Bay. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office contacted FWC’s Tampa Dispatch and advised them that a vessel had collided with a Navigation Aid. Multiple agencies responded. Once the vessel was located, the operators were removed and transported to shore. Once on shore in St. Petersburg, the operator who was steering the vessel and the operator who was working the throttles were then taken to Bayfront Medical. Subject1 (steering) had impacted the vessel and was treated and admitted to the hospital while subject2 did not survive his injuries. He hit the marker. The 28 ft, 1997 performance catamaran power boat had been operating at a high rate of speed in Tampa Bay and had collided with a range marker. The power boat remained imbedded within the front Cut “A” range marker overnight.


BARDID: FL-2018-0626
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-06-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: frierson lake
NearestCityorTown: hudson
County: PASCO
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
homeowner reported finding a kayak and belongings on the lake behind his home, he alerted authorities that a person may be missing.  Deputies searched the area and located the operator of the kayak on the bottom of the lake in the area the kayak was originally located.  M.E. analysis lists cause of death as drowning with contributory cardiovascular disease.  it is unknown what caused the operator to be separated from his vessel.


BARDID: FL-2018-1001
State: AT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2018-02-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic
NearestCityorTown: Boynton Beach
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Five people were pulled from choppy ocean waters off Boynton Beach on Saturday morning after their fishing boat sank about four miles offshore. A marlin yanked on a hook until the boat started taking on water, according to one of the rescued. The captain and crew of a passing 55-foot charter catamaran spotted the five bobbing in the water and plucked them from the sea before handing them over to the The Coast Guard which said it received a call about 9:24 a.m. that a 31-foot pleasure craft with five people aboard was rapidly taking on water.


BARDID: FL-2018-1002
State: GM
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-02-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Gulf of Mexico
NearestCityorTown: AIRPEKA
County: Pasco
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
U.S. Coast Guard crews rescued two boaters after their 44-foot boat flooded on Tuesday. Just before 2 p.m., 911 call placed in Pasco County of a boat taking on water and needing assistance in the Gulf of Mexico, west of Hudson.  The air crew dropped two pumps and the boat crew discovered the source of the flooding. A commercial salvage company helped secure the two boaters. No injuries were reported, according to the release.


BARDID: FL-2018-1007
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-11-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Mosquito Lagoon
County: Brevard
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
U.S. Coast Guard Rescues 3 After Vessel Capsizes, Partially Sinks in Mosquito Lagoon
11/17/18 – Brevard Co., FL The Coast Guard rescued three boaters Saturday after their vessel capsized and partially sank in Mosquito Lagoon. Coast Guard were notified at 5:31 p.m. from the spouse of one of three people who were in need of assistance after their 17-foot center console capsized and partially sunk. The boat crew located the partially sunk vessel and the three boaters on a nearby barrier island. The boat crew embarked the three boaters and transported them to the North Causeway Boat Ramp where their vehicle was located. There were no reports of pollution or injuries.


BARDID: FL-2018-1008
State: FL
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2018-11-29 00:00:00
NearestCityorTown: Marco Island
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Electrical fire destroys yacht at Riverside Marina on Marco Island
11/29/18 – Naples, FL  An electrical fire destroyed a yacht at Riverside Marina on Marco Island on Thursday morning. Crews from Marco Island, the Greater Naples Fire Rescue District and Naples arrived at 1089 Bald Eagle Drive about 6 a.m. and saw smoke coming from the 50-foot yacht, an email from Marco Island Police states. An investigation revealed the electrical fire originated in the lower cabin area. Crews were able to stop the fire from spreading to neighboring boats. No one was on board, according to the email. Deputies contacted the owner of the yacht and he was on the scene with investigators.


BARDID: FL-2018-1011
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-12-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:01:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: Clearwater
County: Pinellas
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
A jet ski accident in Clearwater on Sunday led to one rider being airlifted to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. Authorities say two jet skis collided in the Intracoastal near the area of Island Way just after noon on Sunday. Clearwater Police responded and ABC Action News crews watched as a medical helicopter landed on the Memorial Causeway leading. The second jet ski rider was taken to the hospital by ground with a broken leg, according to police. The Clearwater Memorial Causeway Bridge, which was already experiencing heavy traffic from an Outback Bowl Event, was shut down. Clearwater Police say FWC is investigating the accident to determine how the two jet skis collided.


BARDID: FL-2019-0001
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-01-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: FLORIDA BAY
NearestCityorTown: ISLAMORADA
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel collision involving a PWC and a vessel. 

V1 was in an overtaking situation as the give way vessel with V2 maintaining course as the stand on vessel. V1 could not maneuver away from the wake of V2. V1 collided with V2 causing the operator of V1 to fall in the water. V2 had damage on the outboard motor. V1 had damage on the port quarter. Operator of V1 was admitted to Mariner's Hospital and was diagnosed with a sprained ankle.


BARDID: FL-2019-0002
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-01-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF
NearestCityorTown: CRYSTAL RIVER
County: CITRUS
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel took on water from the stern due to waves which swamped the vessel causing it to crash onto land and rocks.

Operator told me that his vessel had started taking on water from the waves. At this time, he decided to drop his passengers off on land and attempt to dewater the boat. Operator  stated that his attempt failed and once his vessel began to sink it was caught by the waves and slammed onto the rocks on the shore.


BARDID: FL-2019-0003
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-01-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: FISH TRAP BAY
NearestCityorTown: BONITA SPRINGS
County: LEE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was operating V1- a Yamaha PWC Fl2433PT. V1 struck red marker 94 in Fish Trap Bay, causing the marker to bend over and damage to the PWC. Operator suffered scratches/abrasions on his left arm and bruising to his thighs. operator claims wake of a passing PWC pushed him into the marker.  Statements from other operators on the tour claim Op of V1 was making maneuvers to jump his own wake and struck the marker.; 


BARDID: FL-2019-0004
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-01-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BLACKWATER RIVER
NearestCityorTown: CRESTVIEW
County: OKALOOSA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was traveling down river on the Blackwater River.  V1 struck an underwater log with the front left chine.  V1 rolled to the right and the bow ramped upwards.  The operator lost his grip on the tiller handle as the tiller handle swung to the port side of V1.  The operator lost his balance and rolled out of the starboard side of V1.  V1 made two circles around the operator before clearing him and stalling out against the bank down river.  The operator swam to the bank and became chilled due to the cold air and water temperatures.

Subject was treated for hypothermia at the hospital.  He was released the same day with no further injury.


BARDID: FL-2019-0005
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-01-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:19:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ST LUCIE CANAL
NearestCityorTown: INDIANTOWN
County: MARTIN
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator stated that while he was traveling west in the St Lucie Canal when he struck something on the bottom of the St. Lucie Canal, but didn’t not think there was any damage so proceeded on his way.  

Operator stated that after he had proceeded through the Port Myaca Lock and into Lake Okeechobee.  Once into Lake Okeechobee he realized that his bilge pumps were on and he was taking on more water than he could pump out.  At this point he stated that he notified that lock master at Port Myaca of his situation and returned to the St. Lucie Canal to contact SEA TOW for repairs and assistance.  
On scene SEA TOW advised that he had struck something and caused the strut for his prop to be shoved through the hull.  He also stated that the skeg on the left side of the hull was cracked or missing pieces but he could not tell without diving under the vessel.


BARDID: FL-2019-0006
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-01-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MIAMI BEACH MARINA
NearestCityorTown: MIAMI
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was docked at Miami Marina, V2 was comming out of the Marina and struck V1 and left the scene without notifying the parties involed and loaw enforcment. 

The captain of V1 stated that he was docked at Miami Marina when V2 was heading towards him and at the last moment the operator of V2 made evasive moments to avoid collision but still hit V1 on the port side causing around $5,000 worth of damages. He stated he made attempts to hail the operator over channel 16 on the VHF radio but he did not answer and continued on his way.  I inspected V1 and was given pictures from the day of the accident. (see Pictures)
I then met up with the operator/owner of V2 at his vessel in Aventura Marina. The operator stated that He was coming out of the marina when he had the current push him into V1 causing no damage. He refused to elaborate more on the subject. I took pictures on V2.


BARDID: FL-2019-0007
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-01-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: EAST TAMPA BAY
NearestCityorTown: APOLLO BEACH
County: HILLSBOROUGH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
OtherEquipmentFailure: pipe
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was drifting when the operator and occupant heard the sound of water entering the vessel.  Upon further inspection, they discovered water coming through a broken pipe at the base of the vessel's center console.  V1 swamped and was submerged.  The occupants manuevered the vessel to shore where it was grounded.  No reported injuries.


BARDID: FL-2019-0008
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-01-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NILES CHANNEL
NearestCityorTown: BIG PINE KEY
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
I met with operator who said they were returning from a long day of fishing in the Gulf. They were running Southbound in Niles Channel. They realized that they might not have enough fuel to get to Big Pine Key so they decided to go to the canal next to Antonio’ on Summerland Key. She said it was dark and she could not see very well. She said she went too far to the right and hit the rocks.; 

Subject showed me a stitched up cut on his leg. He also said his shoulder was sore.; subject2 advised of internal kidney injuries. Injured right arm cuts to face bruises to chest.; Operator showed me the cuts to her lips and nose. She advised of strain and sprain of muscles.


BARDID: FL-2019-0009
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-01-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:43:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF
NearestCityorTown: KEY WEST
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with commercial vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
V-1 struck V-2 while undocking, then struck V-3.  Incident occurred at Key West Bight Marina, Dock A.


BARDID: FL-2019-0010
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-01-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BISCAYNE BAY
NearestCityorTown: KEY BISCAYNE
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was anchored and V2 struck V1 with his port side causing starboard side damage to V1. 

The Captain of V1 stated that he was anchored repairing his vessel when he noticed V2 approaching him, the captain of V1 tried to wave down V2 but V2 didn’t stop and struck V1 on the starboard side.  I Inspected V1 for damages and found scratches on the starboard side and the starboard midship cleat ripped out and missing, as well as a damaged starboard railing. (see pictures)

 I then went to the operator of V2. The operator of V2 stated that V1 was proceeding on a similar heading as him and when V1 crossed V2’s bow the operator of V2 lost sight of V1. V2’s Captain said that V1 was stopped and not anchored and he tried to make evasive maneuvers to avoid collision but contacted V1 on V2’s port side, causing minor scratching and paint to be removed.

Based on what the evidence shows I conclude that the operator of V1 anchored up to fix his vessel in an abrupt manner and V2 stuck him causing minor damage.


BARDID: FL-2019-0011
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-01-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CANL
NearestCityorTown: SOUTH BAY
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On Thursday January 17, 2019, at approximately 8:00PM, we self-dispatched to John Stretch park for a reported call that a vessel was sunk on Lake Okeechobee rim canal. Once on scene myself and Officer made contact with three individuals attempting to recover a partially submerged airboat bearing Florida registration FL4659PN.

The owner of the vessel identified by his Florida’s driver’s license through my agency’s telecommunication center.  He explained that he was the only one on board at the time of the accident and the accident happened January 16, 2019 at approximately after 8:00pm. Operator explained that he was traveling south in the rim canal headed from Clewiston to Belle Glade when the motor started losing oil pressure and then eventually shut off. He went on to say that before he could get the vessel slowed down he hit a rock damaging his boat severely causing it to sink. Operator then stated he walked back to the boat ramp and called Palm Beach Sheriff Office to report the accident. The following day Operator and company manage to get the vessel afloat and back to the loading dock. Operator claimed no injuries and his vessel hull a total lost due to damages. 

On January 18, 2019 I went to Roland Martin Marina and Tiki Bar where I asked to see surveillance footage for the date of January 16, 2019. I spoke with employees of Roland Martin Marina to help me identify Operator. She remembered serving him Bud Light drafts. The surveillance footage has Operator arriving at 4:22pm and leaving at 8:00pm shortly before the accident.
End of report nothing further at this time


BARDID: FL-2019-0012
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-01-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BANANA RIVER
NearestCityorTown: MERRITT ISLAND
County: BREVARD
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was traveling south bound on the banana river when it struck the 528 causeway bridge, breaking the mast off of V1 and causing the vessel to then drift north. 

Operator started his trip that morning at Cape Marina inside Port Canaveral. He locked through into the Banana River with the plan to travel to south Florida to visit family. 
-	Operator was unfamiliar with the area and did not realize his best route would have been to travel west through the barge canal to the Indian River and head south from there.
-	Operator looked on his GPS but could not find the height of the 528 causeway on the Banana river and he thought it appeared to be higher than 65 feet. 
-	Operator idled toward the bridge an as he approached he realized he was going to strike the bridge. 
-	The center mast of the vessel struck the causeway causing it to break and fall to the port side into the water. As it broke and fell it pulled the forward mast down causing it to break. 
-	Operator’s vessel then drifted north with the wind going under the causeway and ending up approximately 100 yards north of the causeway which is where we located him. 
  	During this time Coast Guard arrived on scene and upon our request they checked the causeway for any possible damages. They reported back stating the bridge was operational and no visible marks or damage occurred. 
	Operator made plans to get his vessel to the local marina where it could be pulled from the water and eventually repaired.


BARDID: FL-2019-0013
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-01-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LITTLE SARASOTA BAY
NearestCityorTown: SARASOTA
County: SARASOTA
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
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: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 1/25/19 at approximately 1330 hrs, V1 and V2 were headed south in the ICW in Little Sarasota Bay.  V1 and V2 were in the channel just south of Point Crisp when V1 made a sudden left turn to port without checking to see where V2 was.  

When V1 made the turn to port V2 stated he had approximately 10 ft until he hit V1 and had no time to alter course.  V2 struck V1 on the port side and ramped over V1.  

Both operators fell off  their PWC's into the water.  Another PWC in the area just south of the 2 vessels turned around and saw no one on either PWC.  He turned around and realized the operator of V1 was injured with severe lacerations to his left ankle.  He loaded the operator up onto his ski and took him back to the rental company to wait for EMS.  Operator of V1 was then transported to Sarasota Memorial Hospital for treatment.


BARDID: FL-2019-0014
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-01-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: DELRAY BEACH
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On Sunday, January 20, 2018, at approximately 1600 hours, Operator was riding Personal Watercraft (PWC) northbound on Intracoastal Waterway North of Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach. The operator was taken by incoming wake toward the shoreline rocks.  Operator hit his head, chest and left leg onto steering column and was ejected from the PWC.  His injuries extended to broken tibia/fibula, fracture nose, contusion to right side of his face, elbow and upper right side of his chest. Operator was transported to Delray Medical Center for treatment.

Operator told me, after he and his friend got back on the jet skis, they were traveling north in the ICW, toward Lantana.  When they passed Atlantic Avenue bridge friend was in front of him, and he was beside another vessel.  Once they came close to the end of the boating safety zone, both he and the vessel to his left got on plane.  The vessel beside him was going faster and the wake it created caught up to him.  Operator told me he got scared and let go of the throttle.  The wake took the PWC with it and threw it onto shoreline rocks.  He hit the steering column with his head, chest and left leg, and got ejected. He suffered broken tibia/fibula, fractured nose, and contusion to the right side of his face, right side of his chest and right elbow. 
Jet ski (FL 7164 RR) was later recovered by JetRide employee and transported to Jupiter location for repairs.


BARDID: FL-2019-0016
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-01-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: WORD OF LIFE LAKE
NearestCityorTown: HUDSON
County: PASCO
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On January 22, 2019 two adult males while fishing in an electric power John boat, over turned and ejected from the boat  and fell in the water.  One male suffered injuries sustained from hypothermia, the second male sustained no injuries.  There was no the boat damage other than the loss of the motor and battery.

OPERATOR used a lawn chair on top of the boat seat for a more comfortable seat.  
The chair had been put on the left side to counter balance the weight of the electric motor and battery.  
Both men fell out of the boat. 
OPERATOR and occupant tried to bail out the vessel while swimming and pulling the boat back toward shore.  OPERATOR started to feel cold and he tried to get back into the boat, it provided a platform for him to stay on while in the water.
They managed to throw the motor and battery toward shore.; OPERATOR:  Subject became hypothermic with a body core temperature of 94 degrees.    Subject was found to have a small quantity of fluid in his lungs.  Subject was admitted to Bayonet Hospital and observed for two days for possible strain from exertion before being discharged.


BARDID: FL-2019-0017
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-01-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY
NearestCityorTown: BOYNTON BEACH
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Steering
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
A 43’ Cabin Motor boat lost power in its starboard side engine while traveling down the intracoastal waterway in Boynton. The operator lost steering and attempted to slow the vessel by putting the port side engine in reverse. The vessel struck a seawall and veered off where it hit a small boat lift and came to rest. There were no injuries.


BARDID: FL-2019-0018
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-01-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityorTown: KEY LARGO
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Very rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was approaching a mooring ball with a following sea.  An estimated 8 foot sea came from behind and lift the stern of the vessel.  Vessel then loss stability and rolled to the starboard side while being pushed by the wave.  Three persons were ejected, 2 were caught under the vessel but immediately swam away from the vessel.  A nearby Good Sam recovered all 5 persons from the submerged vessel and brought them to shore.  No significant injuries were reported.  Vessel was salvaged and removed from the water.  
Subject complained to this investigating officer of neck and back pain.  His left hand had a red mark and appeared slightly swollen.  He complained that his left leg also hurt.  He was given a courtesy transport to the local Public Safety Office due to walking along the roadway away from a residence.  Per Ocean Reef Public Safety EMS, subject refused any medical treatment after arriving at their office.  He left on under his own power in a UBER vehicle.


BARDID: FL-2019-0019
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-01-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityorTown: FORT MYERS BEACH
County: LEE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On January 7, 2019 at approximately 4pm, V1 was engaged in recreational operation off Ft. Myers beach. V1 made a sharp circular turn toward it's starboard side colliding with V2. Sustaining damage to V1 bow and V2 starboard side near the stern. Operator of V1 sustained minor injury and was admitted to hospital.; OPerator1 had a possible contusion to left hip. Released from hospital within a two hour time frame.


BARDID: FL-2019-0020
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-01-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ST LUCIE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: STUART
County: MARTIN
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
The vessel was cruising and came to a stop when the vessel hit bottom. 
I interviewed the operator/owner of the vessel who advised that they were cruising and ran aground near a channel marker. When they hit bottom, Victim1 was thrown into the cabin from the deck and sustained his injuries. Martin County Deputies got Victim1 onto their vessel and transported him to Sailfish Marina to get transported by EMS.

Tow Boat US towed the vessel to Hinckley Marina. The vessel was hoisted out of the water to look at the damage. Estimated damage on scene was approximately $50,000. All four propellers are bent/damaged, possible damage to the drive shafts, water pumps, transmission and engines, the intake has sand in it, and other misc. damage. 
Victim1 Fractured his right Tibia Plateau, laceration over his right eye, black eye, injured his left shoulder, and was unconscious for about forty-five seconds. 

Victim 2 (fractured 4th metacarpal), Victim3 (Bruised hip and rib).


BARDID: FL-2019-0021
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-01-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:12:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityorTown: PERRY
County: TAYLOR
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Received a call about a vessel capsizing approximately 6 miles off rock island. 
	Officer and I met with both subjects on January 24th, 2019 at approximately 12:30pm to obtain sworn statements (see attachments) about the vessel that capsized on January 21st 2019.  These are the statements that subjects made to us. 
We launched the boat around 1pm 
We went to the mouth of the Fenhalloway river
When we were done hunting we decided to go fishing
We rode SW from rock island for about 20 minutes at about 30 MPH
We trolled for grouper in shallow water
When I put the boat in neutral, that’s when the prop fell off
We used the trolling motor for as long as we could, but the waves were too much 
That’s when I threw the anchor, we put on our life jackets and I grabbed the flare gun
About an hour and a half later the boat capsized from the waves coming in the boat
We finally got enough signal to call 911
Coast Guard flew over us then started doing a grid search just north of where we were at. They sent the rescue diver in to get us

The Vessel was recoverd by Seatow  on Wednesday January 30th and is now back in the owners possession.


BARDID: FL-2019-0022
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-01-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ST JOHN'S RIVER
NearestCityorTown: HASTINGS
County: SAINT JOHNS
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was cruising north on the St. John's River just north of Racy Point.  The vessel ran aground, Victim  fell and struck his head and right shoulder on a fiberglass threshold in the galley of the vessel.  He was treated by St. John's County Fire Rescue and taken to Flagler Hospital for Concussion Protocols and scans.  He lost consciousness momentarily.  He had a head contusion, a tongue laceration, and right shoulder contusion, treated by EMS and transported to Flagler Hospital St. Augustine, for concussion protocols.  He had a Cat Scan of the head, and x-rays of his right shoulder.


BARDID: FL-2019-0023
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-01-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityorTown: MARATHON
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On January 5th, 2019, I, Officer, a sworn state law enforcement officer of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Division of Law Enforcement (FWC), was on duty and in uniform conducting patrol in Monroe County, State of Florida.

	At approximately 2015 hours, I received a call from FWC dispatching regarding a boating accident at Faro Blanco, in the city of Marathon. According to dispatch, the vessel was grounded on rocks outside of Faro Blanco and there were no injuries.

	At approximately 2045 hours, I arrived at Faro Blanco Marina and Resort. I observed two male subjects standing with two U.S. Coast Guard personnel on the docks. I asked the subjects if they were involved in a boating accident, to which they stated yes.
	
	Operator Stated that at approximately 1830 hours, he was operating his vessel into Faro Blanco and he ran into the rocks at the entrance. Operator stated that he was not aware of the rock jetty and it was not displayed on his navigation system. Operator stated that he was idling into the marina when the accident occurred. Operator is unsure if his vessel was damaged. Operator stated that he was assisted to land by a concerned citizen. 

	I asked Occupant to describe what happened, to which he stated that Operator was driving the vessel into the marina. Occupant stated that as they were coming into the marina, the vessel suddenly struck rocks. Occupant also stated that he was unaware of the rock jetty. 

	At approximately 2115 hours, I boarded Operator’s vessel. I observed Operator’s vessel afloat but grounded on rocks near the stern. I observed no visible damage anywhere on the vessel. A records check of the vessel’s U.S. Coast Guard Certificate of Documentation (DO 1256761) revealed that Operator was the registered owner. We assisted Operator with removing some of his personal belongings off the vessel and back to land. Operator stated that Tow Boat would assist with the removal of his vessel on the following day (January 6th). 

	Operator was charged with violation of Florida Statute 327.339(3)(B), violation of Navigation Rule 5, and Florida Statute 328.48(5), improper decal display. 

	All events occurred in Monroe County, State of Florida.


BARDID: FL-2019-0024
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-01-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:37:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: INTRACOASTAL
NearestCityorTown: HOLLYWOOD
County: BROWARD
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 1/30/2019, at approximately 0730 hours, upon the Intracoastal Waterways just north of Hollywood Bridge, nine individuals from Nova Southeastern University row team were operating a Row Crew vessel. The row team was northbound just north of Hollywood Bridge when their oars struck the portside of a vessel headed southbound. 
The struck vessel was approximately over thirty feet in length and cruising at idle speed down the center of the Intracoastal Waterway.

Victim1 sustained injuries from oar handles when the oar handles of their vessel collided with another vessel. Operator1 Upon impact she hand struck her in the facial area and the oar struck her in the ribs. operator stated that she immediately started feeling nausea and symptoms of a headache. She was treated after by Nova Southeastern University Medical staff with a concussion. ; victim3 suffered a Concussion from oar


BARDID: FL-2019-0025
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-01-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:34:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityorTown: SIESTA KEY
County: SARASOTA
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was recreationally cruising off the Gulf of Mexico in Sarasota County when fumes started coming from the cabin of the vessel and the Carbon Monoxide alarms started to come on due to failure of starboard motor. Owner/operator of V1 turned off engines and everyone went to the stern of the vessel and put on life jackets. Sarasota Fire Rescue and Sheriff's Office rescued the subjects off the vessel to safety. Sea Tow towed in vessel.

At approximately 3:30 P.M., the 37 foot Tiara (Turtle Vision) had left the Crow's Nest in Venice and went offshore through the Venice Jetties. They proceeded to cruise about a mile offshore north towards Big Pass. The Carbon Monoxide alarms started going off. 

They proceeded to open the hatches of the cabin but the alarms still sounded and Operator lost power of the starboard motor. The occupants then started noticing smoke coming from the cabin of the vessel. Operator turned the vessel off and wife directed all the occupants to move to the stern of the vessel and put on life jackets. 

At this time, Operator hailed for help on Channel 16 on the VHF radio and other occupants started to call 911. Operator proceeded to launch the dingy off the vessel in case they needed it and got his fire extinguisher ready. A good samaritan vessel came and rescued half of the occupants and put them on their vessel and when Sarasota SO arrived on scene they rescued the rest of the occupants and put them on the deputy's vessel. When Sarasota FR arrived on scene they thoroughly inspected the vessel and found the cause of the incident (report is attached). 

Per Sarasota FR, the starboard engine was found with oil leaking from the bottom of the engine block. The engine appeared to have blown and spilled oil on the heated engine which produced smoke. Sarasota FR completely ventilated the vessel. While all occupants were taken to shore by Sarasota SO.


BARDID: FL-2019-0026
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-02-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:39:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MULAT BAYOU
NearestCityorTown: MILTON
County: SANTA ROSA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 2/17/19 at approximately 1:30pm Operator launched his vessel from the Archie Glover Boat Ramp in Mulat Bayou. Operator noticed the vessel listing to the starboard side. He boarded the vessel from the dock and turned on his bilge pump. The vessel continued listing more to the starboard side until water began coming over the gunwale. Operator abandoned his vessel and it sank at the end of the boat ramp.

I asked Operator if he normally removed his drain plugs after using his vessel. He stated that he always left the drain plugs in vessel, and that he relied on the bilge pump to drain out any rain water. I believe that the vessel had a substantial amount of rain water inside the hull beneath the deck when Operator launched it. With the vessel listing to the starboard side as it came off the boat trailer, I believe water began spilling from the port side sponson into the starboard side of the vessel. This transfer of internal water caused the starboard side to become heavier until the starboard side gunwale was below the waterline. At which point the interior of the vessel above the deck filled with water and the vessel sank.


BARDID: FL-2019-0027
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-02-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC
NearestCityorTown: BIG PINE KEY
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On February 17th, 2019, I, Officer of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), was on duty and in uniform conducting land patrol in Monroe County, State of Florida. At approximately 1225hrs, I was dispatched to Kiki’s Bar and Grill, on Little Torch Key for a report of a boating accident.
Upon arrival, I discovered that Operator vessel had sank stranding four occupants in the water. The subjects were rescued by a good samaritan in a passing vessel. 

Operator stated that he and three went fishing ocean side of Little Palm Island approximately two miles offshore. Operator stated that they anchored and began fishing but soon noticed a little bit of water in the rear of the vessel. Operator stated that he checked his switches to ensure that the bilge pump was working correctly. 

Operator stated that during his check of the bilge a wave crashed over the stern of the vessel causing the stern to sink lower into the water. In an attempt to save his vessel, Operator yelled to the vessel occupants to pull the anchor. Operator stated that before the anchor could be pulled, the vessel’s stern dipped below the waves. Operator stated that the vessel then rolled and sank


BARDID: FL-2019-0028
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-01-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW / SAILFISH MARINA
NearestCityorTown: WEST PALM BEACH
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On January 29th, I Officer responded to a boating accident at Sailfish Marina in Riviera Beach, Palm Beach County. A vessel while trying to dock hit two others and causing damage. Officer and I arrived at Sailfish Marina and the dock master explained that Vessel 1 LA Lady (Doc# 1051336) out of Louisiana, while backing into the dock hit one vessel at its bow anchor and the other at the bow. The captain of the vessel LA Lady, explained that it was his first time at Sailfish Marina and while he was trying to back into the dock, there was a strong south current that pushed him into the docked boats at his starboard (right) side. He tried to adjust the vessel’s position and his mate tried to place bumpers to reduce the impact of the vessels, but the current was too fast to avoid the collision.  
Vessel 2 named Dev Ocean (Doc# 1223888) was struck at the bow anchor. The owner of vessel told me that the anchor itself did not received any damages but the mechanism was not working, he estimated the repair to be $1,600.00 . Vessel 3 named Risky Business (Doc# 525830) was struck at the bow causing an indentation to the fiberglass and took some of the paint off. The repairs are estimated to be $2,600.00 .


BARDID: FL-2019-0029
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-02-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:01:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: TAMPA BAY
NearestCityorTown: ST. PETERSBURG
County: PINELLAS
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (unknown origin)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel engine compartment caught fire during cruising. No injuries reported

Operator stated the he was transporting the vessel for a friend being it was just sold.  He stated that he smelt smoke, shut down the motors and grabbed the fire extinguisher.  He stated he didn't feel safe enough to attempt to extinguish the fire and left the vessel.  He was picked up by a Good Samaritan on a jet ski and then brought to another vessel close by.  Operator filled out a sworn statement explaining the event and advised that he did not sustain any injuries.  

The vessel was towed to Maximo Boat Ramp by Eckerd College.  Pictures of the vessel and damage were taken.   A current boating safety inspection was completed and the vessel had all required equipment.  

	He advised that the vessel was sold about two weeks ago.  New owner was contacted and he advised that he did own the vessel and was in possession of the title.  He stated it was insured through Safeco.  He stated he was in the process of arranging to have to vessel moved to a marina.  I provided him with a case number for his records.


BARDID: FL-2019-0030
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-02-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: JUPITER
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel one grounded due to operator inattentiveness. The operator at the time of the grounding was “facetiming a hot blonde” when he grounded.


BARDID: FL-2019-0031
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-02-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityorTown: NAPLES
County: COLLIER
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On February 9 , 2019, at approximately 1500 hours 2 Personal Watercrafts (PWCs) just outside of Gordon Pass in Collier County, Florida collided. 

V1 was traveling Northbound and V2 was traveling Eastbound toward the pass. V2 slowed for traffic and to look for V1. V1 did not see V2 and did not slow down and collided with the starboard side of V2. The collision caused extensive damage to the fiberglass and cracked the hull. 

Both the operator and occupant of v2 were checked out by medical staff at Bayview Boat Ramp and did not seek medical treatment. Occupants of both PWCs were wearing their personal flotation devices and their emergency cut-off lanyards.


BARDID: FL-2019-0032
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-02-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityorTown: KEY WEST
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On February 11th, 2019, a vessel collided with another vessel leaving significant damage to the vessel. Operator1 left the scene without notifying the affected parties of the accident. 

Subject1 advised me that he witnessed subject2 and an unknown to him white male (Operator1) walking down the boardwalk towards the dinghy docks. Subject1 stated that both individuals appeared to be extremely intoxicated by falling down and stumbling down the dock. Subject1 stated that both individuals boarded a small Carolina Skiff owned by Subject2 and pushed away from the dinghy docks. Subject1 stated that Subject2 was positioned on the front of the vessel and the unknown white male was at the rear controlling the vessels tiller. Subject1 stated that the Carolina Skiff struck the port stern of vessel2 pushing it completely forward and into the seawall. Subject1 stated that after the strike, Subject2 vessel proceeded out of the harbor nearly striking other vessels at anchor.


BARDID: FL-2019-0033
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-01-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:53:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: EVERGLADES MANAGEMENT AREA
NearestCityorTown: WESTON
County: BROWARD
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
OtherAccidentEvent: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 1/19/19 at approximately 1353 while in Area 3A South of The Everglades Wildlife Management Area. While turning right on Vessel 1 at approximately five miles an hour or less, Vessel One capsized onto its port side ejecting Operator and trapping him underneath Vessel One.  

Operator was able to crawl out from underneath Vessel One and attempted to turn the airboat onto its right side while it was still running when the fire started.  Operator said that Vessel One did have an exhaust system.  In a phone interview Operator felt that Vessel One may have hit a hole or uneven ground while he was operating and that may have caused Vessel One to capsize onto its side.  Operator was unable to handwrite a witness statement because of the burns he received on both of his forearms (See Injury Supplement).
Subject received second and third degree burns to both forearms and was treated and released on scene at the 35.3 boat ramp by Weston Fire Rescue.


BARDID: FL-2019-0034
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-02-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE WORTH LAGOON
NearestCityorTown: RIVIERA BEACH
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On February 1, 2019 at approximately 1045 hours, I, Officer of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, responded to a boating accident at Sailfish Marina in Riviera Beach.  The weather at the time of the accident was overcast with rain and calm winds.  In speaking with witnesses of the collision and occupants of V1, all statements indicated the following:

V1 departed from the dock and proceeded westbound through the marina.  V1 struck the bow of V2 and V3, which were moored and unoccupied, with its portside, causing damage to all three vessels.  The current at the time was outgoing, which would push V1 to port.  Operator1 failed to properly maneuver V1 to account for the current, resulting in the collision.  After making contact with V2, he panicked and accelerated forward, colliding with V3.

In speaking with him, he indicated that he had little experience operating a vessel, he had recently purchased the accident vessel, and most of his operating experience had been on smaller vessels belonging to a boat club.


BARDID: FL-2019-0035
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-02-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:48:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityorTown: MELBOURNE BEACH
County: BREVARD
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 2/6/19 at 1248 hours, a 17 ft Cobia center console fishing vessesl with two occupants was trolling north bound along the coast line in Atlantic state waters. The vessel was approximately 20-30  yards from shore when the vessel took a wave from the starboard side. The vessel subsequently over turned and capsized. As the vessel capsized one of the occupants fell from the vessel and was struck by the vessel as it over turned on top of her. 

All occupants were aided by a good Samaritan and brought to shore. The female occupant was transported to a local hospital for evaluation and treatment of a head injury. ;she was struck by vessel as it capsized. Injuried on the back left side of head. Some bleeding visible, but not stitches required. She was transported to Holmes Regional Medical Center for evaluation.


BARDID: FL-2019-0036
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-01-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityorTown: CRYSTAL RIVER
County: CITRUS
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent3: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 1-23-2019 at At approximately 1150 hrs. FWC Officer and I were dispatched to a vessel accident involving a vessel with an elderly gentleman who had slipped while boarding his grounded vessel. The man sustained a laceration to his arm and was transported to Seven Rivers Hospital.

On 1-23-2019 at At approximately 1150 hrs. FWC Officer and I were dispatched to a vessel accident involving a vessel with an elderly gentleman onboard.  The Vessel was reported to have run aground outside the Crystal River Channel between CM 13 and 14. 

Once in the general area we observed a 19’ white fiberglass vessel with a red top grounded on an Oyster Bar. We pulled alongside the vessel and made contact with the subject. Upon arrival there was blood all over the stern and port gunwale. The individual was pale, holding a blood soaked tee shirt over his left forearm, He complained of concerns from blood loss as well as feeling dizzy. 

The individual went on to explain he had drifted out of the channel and ran his boat up onto a submerged “reef” Oyster bar. He then got out of the vessel and attempted to push his boat off the bar causing several lacerations to his feet. He then attempted to get back onboard his vessel and while doing so slipped and impaled the port stern cleat into his fore arm “hooking him” on the boat. He then freed himself wrapped his arm in a tee shirt and attempted to motor off of the bar to no avail.  

Officer rendered first aid to the subject in order to control bleeding. Once appropriate measures had been met to control bleeding he was relayed back to the Ft. Island boat ramp. Upon arrival back to the boat ramp the individual was turned over to Nature Coast EMS and transported to Seven Rivers Hospital.; 


BARDID: FL-2019-0037
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-02-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:51:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW / OLD PORT COVE MARINA
NearestCityorTown: NORTH PALM BEACH
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On February 4th, 2019 at approximately 11:00 am, we were dispatch to a vessel hitting the dock at Old Port Cove Marina in North Palm Beach. A vessel hit the dock three times while trying to back out of the docks causing damaged to the dock railing. 

Operator told us that it was his first time operating the vessel and he was not familiar with it. Operator tried to back out of the spot, but the vessel was not responding, he tried to put the vessel forward thinking there was enough space and hit the dock railing three different times. Operator told us that he didn't realize the trim tabs were in the down position and the vessel has a feature that will not allow it to backup if the trim tabs are down. The bow of the vessel had clear visual damaged and there were three hit marks on the dock railing.


BARDID: FL-2019-0038
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-02-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NEW RIVER
NearestCityorTown: FT. LAUDERDALE
County: BROWARD
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
SYNOPSIS  On February 4th, 2019 at approximately 1400 hours operator and his family rented a 21 foot vessel (FL 1974 PL) from Ecoboats in Fort Lauderdale Florida. At approximately 1430 hours, Subject and his family were waiting for the railroad bridge located on the New River Canal near the Interstate 95 overpass to raise.  The current of the water forced the vessel underneath the railroad bridge where the vessel canopy top struck the bottom of the bridge.  There were no injuries or fatalities. 


I observed multiple tears and rips to the top and rear of the canopy of (V1). At approximately 1130 hours I examined the damage to (V1) and took photos of all visible damage.  
·	Operator stated that the vessel felt out of alignment 
·	Operator stated that the current was forcing the vessel under the bridge and attempts to avoid the collision were unsuccessful. 


CONCLUSION 
Based on evidence and information gathered to date, the accident occurred due to strong current conditions of the water as well as operator inexperience.  


BARDID: FL-2019-0039
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-02-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:27:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY
NearestCityorTown: MIAMI BEACH
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On February 11th, 2019 at approximately 1930 hrs V1 struck a submerged piling south of the Broad Causeway Bridge.  This caused V1 to veer of course and hit a channel marker.  As a result of the collision with the submerged piling there was a breach in the hull and water filled the cabin quickly.  The operator of V1 beached the vessel shortly after on the first island north of Broad Causeway on the ICW and everyone was safe and accounted for.


BARDID: FL-2019-0040
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-02-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ESTERO BAY
NearestCityorTown: FORT MYERS BEACH
County: LEE
WaterConditions: Calm
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 hit wake from unknown V2 causing passenger to leave the seat and land on the deck. During this action the arm was broken. Broke both bones in wrist.  Radius and Ulnar of right arm near wrist.


BARDID: FL-2019-0041
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-01-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: TAMPA BAY SEDDON CHANNEL
NearestCityorTown: TAMPA
County: HILLSBOROUGH
WaterConditions: Calm
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On January 26, 2019, a 32 foot sailboat was struck by a 72 foot cabin boat during the Gasparilla festival at the area known as Seddon Channel and the mouth of the Hillsborough River in Tampa Bay.  The accident resulted in no injuries and approximately 11,000 dollars in damage.

In the sworn statement, operator1 stated:
-Sailboat in front of his vessel stopped and the captain of that vessel said her sailboat had run aground.
-Unable to move his vessel due to other vessels around.
-Boat vessels drifted towards each other.
-When traffic cleared he back the vessel away, and while backing away, the port side of the sailboat struck his starboard bow hull.

Due to all evidence available to me, I am unable to determine if any of the vessels could have avoided the accident.


BARDID: FL-2019-0042
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-01-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 02:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE WINDER
NearestCityorTown: ROCKLEDGE
County: BREVARD
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On January 12, 2019 at approximately 1200 hours, I Officer with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) was dispatched to an airboat catching fire on Lake Winder in Brevard County. I received information from dispatch that the operator and owner of the vessel was home safe, and the accident taken place on January 12, 2019 at approximately 0200 hours.

During my investigation I concluded that Operator was out riding on Lake Winder and while entering Spike Camp (see attached diagrams) he noticed the marsh was dry and saw no water coming in the trail. Operator decided to make a turn to head back out to the lake and while making the turn Operator felt the airboat elevate making the terrain not level.  When questioning Operator, I asked what caused the vessel to catch fire. He stated, “he believes when making the turn, he had spare gas in gas containers on board which he believes touched the mufflers igniting the fire.” Operator had some friends in the area and was able to assist with putting out the fire and getting Operator back into shore safely.


BARDID: FL-2019-0043
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-02-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BOCA CHICA CHANNEL
NearestCityorTown: KEY WEST
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Subject was operating PWC in Boca Chica channel that was rented from Parrot Key resort and was thrown off by large waves and right leg was broken due to falling overboard. Subject was transported to Lower Keys Hospital. ; The subject was thrown off the PWC by jumping large waves and fell to his right side and the right foot remained on the PWC. The right leg was broken in the process of falling off the PWC.


BARDID: FL-2019-0044
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-01-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: BOCA RATON
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Shift
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
V2 WAS DOCKING FACING SOUTH WITH AN INCOMING TIDAL CURRENT. V1 WAS DOCKING FACING SOUTH OF V2. 

V1 WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT INTO GEAR TO CONTROLE DIRECTION OF PROPULSON WHEN PULLING AWAY FROM THE DOCK. V1 MADE CONTACT WITH THE PORT SIDE OF V2 WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DEPART THE DOCK. THE SWIM LADDER AND STARBOARD SIDE OF V1 CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE PORT SIDE OF V2 AND PUSHED V2 INTO THE DOCK CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE STARBOARD SIDE OF V2 ALSO. NO PARTY WAS INJURED.


BARDID: FL-2019-0045
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-01-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: HOBE SOUND
County: MARTIN
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The subject was holding onto the vessel while floating on the PWC. A wake came through and the subject was holding the larger vessel resulting in the dislocation of his shoulder.


BARDID: FL-2019-0046
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-02-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SHAKETT CREEK
NearestCityorTown: NOKOMIS
County: SARASOTA
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 attempted to dock and was unsuccessful for the first approach. V1 operator reversed vessel in an easterly direction and to redirect the approach of the dock. While V1 was in reverse and throttle was shifted to neutral, V1’s bow started to head towards a dock with a vessel occupied in a vessel lift. V1 operator shifted V1’s throttle into gear, but instead of reverse the throttle was shifted into forward. In turn, V1’s bow inserted itself underneath the vessels lift, which impacted a passenger seated at the bow and pining the victim down on the front bow bench seat. Instantly, V1 was pushed from underneath by passengers to free the victim and V1 throttle was placed back into neutral. occupant injuries included, broken ribs, thorax and punctured lung.
 broken ribs- R4-8 & L5-8 and some are broken in two places broken thorax- FX T4-5 bruised heart punctured right lung


BARDID: FL-2019-0047
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-02-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: PERRY-CHAMPION POND
NearestCityorTown: GREENVILLE
County: MADISON
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On February 1, 2019 at approximately 3:30pm two people were fishing from a 12 foot vessel in a private pond off of Zaire Trail near Lamont. According to Survivor's statement Operator stood up in the vessel to try and fix the trolling motor which was not working properly. When Operator stood it caused the vessel to overturn sending Operator and Survivor into the water. Approximately 30 minutes later Survivor was observed struggling in the water by a nearby neighbor who was able to rescue Survivor using another vessel to paddle to him. Survivor was transported by EMS to Tallahassee Memorial Hospital for symptoms of hypothermia. Operator remained missing until February 2, 2019 at approximately 10:55am. At this time divers from the FWC recovered his body from the water. Operator's body was found submerged near where the sunken vessel was located.  

   For complete investigative findings see report # ISR030599. ; OPERATOR:   Operator was found deceased the day following the incident. Operator is believed to have suffered hypothermia and drowned. The Medical Examiners report has not been received at this time but will be included in report # ISR030599.; SURVIVOR:   Survivor suffered hypothermia from the incident and was transported to Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. He was released the following day.


BARDID: FL-2019-0048
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-01-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CALOOSAHATCHEE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: CAPE CORAL
County: LEE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was traveling down channel back to residence and veered to the left striking V2 which was docked on a boat lift. V1 struck the vessel which pushed docked vessel into fixed dock causing damage to the port side.


BARDID: FL-2019-0049
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-02-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:34:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY
NearestCityorTown: JUPITER
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 traveling south into the marina at U-tiki was caught by the wind and current and pushed west into a dock piling.  V1 continued in a southwest direction and struck the bow of docked vessel V2 with V1's starboard side.  While attempting to back off of V2, V1 struck the bow of docked vessel V3 (docked in the slip to the north of V2).  V1 remained broadside to V2 and V3 while attempting to get loose.  V1 freed itself from V2 & V3, but could not rotate itself into a dock slip before it struck the stern of docked vessel V4 with V1's starboard stern.  V1 finally docked with its bow facing east in the slip south of V4.


BARDID: FL-2019-0050
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-02-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: POMPANO BEACH
County: BROWARD
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Subject was operating a PWC rented from Atlantic Rentals. He was in the Bay Colony Canal cruising at approximately 15 to 20 mph when he struck a submerged piling. He lost control of the PWC and hit the sea wall. He was minorly injured. The injury was a dislocated thumb.; 


BARDID: FL-2019-0052
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-02-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MATANZAS PASS
NearestCityorTown: FORT MYERS BEACH
County: LEE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On Thursday, February 28 2019 at approximately 1530 hours, a two-vessel boating accident occurred in Matanzas Pass at the south end near channel marker 40. V-1 has entered the slow speed zone and is motoring north.  V-1 has one passenger in the stern bench seat.  

V-2 is behind V-1 and has just entered the slow speed zone.  V-2 has six passengers on board. V-2 slows down for the slow speed zone but does not observe V-1 already in the slow zone.  The operator attempts to stop V-2 but the port pontoon of V-2 collides with the motor of V-1.  

Despite the slow speed, the sharply angled shape of the pontoon of V-2 cracks the motor cowling of V-1 and pulls the fuel line loose which ignites a fire.  

The operator of V-1 does not immediately shut off the motors which continues to fuel the fire causing extensive fire damage to the motor. 

The operator of V-2 yells to the operator of V-1 to shut off the motor.  He extinguishes the fire with the fire extinguisher from V-2.  

The operator of V-1 contacts FWC and contacts Freedom Boat Club who sends a vessel to tow V-1 to Snook Bight Marina.  V-2 continues to Snook Bight Marina under its own power.  Damage estimate was $4500.00.   The primary factor contributing to the accident was improper lookout.


BARDID: FL-2019-0053
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-02-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: JUPITER
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On February 9, 2019, operator1 was operating a vessel (FL 9196 RT) just east of US1 bridge on Intracoastal Waterway, near U-Tiki restaurant.  Due to his inexperience, he lost control of the vessel, panicked and throttled up.  His boat hit nearby vessel (FL 9435 RN) with three people on board causing damages to the port side.


BARDID: FL-2019-0054
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-02-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: BOCA RATON
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS ANCHORED PROPERLY IN LAKE BOCA (500 SOUTH ICW) FACING SOUTH. VESSEL 2 WAS TRAVeLING WESTBOUND ATTEMPTING TO NAVAGATE THROUGH LAKE BOCA WHICH WAS CONGESTED WITH NUMEROUS VESSELS AT ANCHOR. 

AS VESSEL 2PASSED IN FRONT OF VESSEL 1 HIS OUTBOARD ENGINES BECAME ENTANGLED IN VESSEL 1S ANCHOR LING CAUSING THE TWO BOATS TO COLLIDE. 

THE STARBOARD MID SHIP SIDE OF VESSEL 2 STRUCK THE BOW OF VESSEL 1. BOTH VESSELS SUSTAINDED MINOR GEL COAT CHIPS AND SCRATCHES. VESSEL 2 ALSO SUSTAINED MINOR BOWS METAL RUB RAILS AND THE ANCHOR LINE WAS FRAYED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED.


BARDID: FL-2019-0055
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-01-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:09:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: UPPER ST JOHNS
NearestCityorTown: COCOA
County: BREVARD
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On January 10, 2019 at 1814 hours, I, Officer of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) responded to a boat accident on the Upper St Johns River, North of the Leroy Wright Boat ramp in Brevard County. Vessel one was a 14ft 2017 Diamondback Airboat travelling south in the St Johns River, turned the vessel left to avoid a cow, the airboat struck a bank approximately 3ft high, ejecting all occupants from the vessel. The two passengers and the operator of the airboat were all injured in the boat accident. The estimated damages to the airboat are $10,000. The Operator of the airboat was issued warnings for violation of navigation rules 5 and 6.
Upon arrival FWC Officer advised me; one of the two passengers had been airlifted to Holmes Regional Medical Center with an open leg wound, the operator of the airboat had a broken ankle, she had taken pictures of the scene, and she gathered all the individuals contact information. 
Occupant1 was air lifted to Holmes Regional Medical Center with an open leg injury on his right thigh. 
Operator stated that he was operating the airboat at cruising speed on the Upper St Johns River heading south towards State Route 520 when a cow walked into the middle of the water. Operator stated that he throttled down the airboat and tried to turn left to avoid the cow. In the process of avoiding the cow Operator stated that the vessel ran into the bank, ejecting everyone on board. Operator provided a sworn written statement.
I contacted the owner of the vessel to get the estimated damages of his vessel. He stated that Diamondback airboats quoted him $7,100 to fix just the hull of the boat and that the rest of the boat would be another $3,000 to fix. 


BARDID: FL-2019-0056
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-01-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:14:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityorTown: ENGLEWOOD
County: CHARLOTTE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On January 7, 2019 Operator left from Royal Palm Marina at 779 W. Wentworth St. Englewood, FL. on V1 (FL 0209 PY).  On January 8, 2019 the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office received a call of an overdue boater, Operator.  V1 was located drifting unoccupied approximately 25 miles west of Boca Grande Pass.  The throttle found in full gear, the keys were in the on position and the fuel tank was empty. Subject has not been located as of the writing of this report. Other used as unknown due to no information on how operator was separated from vessel.


BARDID: FL-2019-0057
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-02-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:32:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CANAL
NearestCityorTown: CAPE CORAL
County: LEE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On February 9, 2019, a 42' Leopard catamaran struck power lines over hanging the south entrance of the Bimini Canal basin in Cape Coral, Florida resulting over 400 customers losing power. All electronics on board shorted out and the vessel drifted to a sea wall on the west side of the canal where it stayed until being towed.

I asked Operator on what occurred and what lead up to the event. She stated that the day before, they conducted reconnaissance in their small boat to see if their main vessel can make it up the south entrance of the Bimini Basin canal. She stated that they did not see anything that could prevent the vessel from navigating the canal. 

When I asked if they ever seen the powerlines during their scouting, both they said that they did not see the lines at all. I contacted Lee County Electric Cooperative for the powerline clearance over the canal and inquired about the cost of damages. They stated that the poles on both sides of the canal are 65 feet with an overhang of 55 feet, but did not immediately know that cost at the time as total repairs did not happen immediately. Subject stated that the vessel’s mast was re-rigged to 62.5 feet.


BARDID: FL-2019-0058
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-02-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GORDON PASS
NearestCityorTown: NAPLES
County: COLLIER
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
One bigger vessel made a big wake making the smaller vessel (occupied by reporting party) to jump high launching the three occupants in the air except the operator and slamming them back down, resulting in injuries consisting of back pain-injury and knee injury.


BARDID: FL-2019-0059
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-02-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:22:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: LAUDERDALE-BY-THE-SE
County: BROWARD
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On Thursday 2/21/2019 at approximately 3:22 pm in Fort Lauderdale, FL a vessel (this vessel will be labeled as V1) trying to make the Commercial blvd draw bridge opening caused a wake large enough to damage a nearby docked vessel (This vessel will be labeled as V2). 

The wake was large enough to snap a dock piling in half and scratch V2 in multiple areas. The Capt. of V2 raised the Capt. of V1 on VHF9 and advised him that his wake damaged his vessel. 

The Capt. of V1 responded back and advised that he would come back once he docked his vessel. The Capt. of V1 never returned. There were no reported injuries.


BARDID: FL-2019-0061
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-02-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:22:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BAY
NearestCityorTown: MIAMI
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel ran a ground causing female to fall forward and hit her head. Female suffered a head injury and has a laceration to the forehead. Operator Stated that he was going to take oceanside home. He said while heading east on Fisherman’s Channel he saw less boating traffic on the southside of Fisher Island (Norris Cut) so he turned towards Norris Cut, as he was exiting the channel he ran aground on the flat that ran alongside the channel. The Captain said it was the first time he had traveled through that area and was unfamiliar with the flat.  Victim was given 15 stitched for the laceration to her forehead. She stated she was sitting on the seat behind the Captain’s chair when the vessel came to a sudden stop propelling her forward hitting her head on the cup holder behind the Captain’s chair.


BARDID: FL-2019-0062
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-02-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MANATEE BAY
NearestCityorTown: KEY LARGO
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Choppy
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
I responded to a call from Dispatch of a vessel taking on water in Manatee Bay, Key Largo.  While enroute to the closest patrol vessel, Dispatch advised that Seatow had located the vessel and was bringing aboard all of the occupants: 4 adults, 1 child, and a dog.  Everyone was uninjured and the vessel was capsized bow up in shallow water near the mangrove shoreline.  The group was going to be taken back to their residence by the Seatow Captain.

I responded and waited for their arrival.  The Seatow Captain and occupants from the sunken vessel arrived a short time later.  All were in good condition and fair spirits.  The Captain of the vessel, and owner/operator stated that they were travelling at a slow/moderate speed in Manatee Bay when a wake from another vessel came over the stern of his vessel.  Waters were choppy and he tried to de-water the vessel by throttling up a little, but it was not working.  He then quickly drove the vessel to a mangrove shoreline where it was much more shallow.  All passengers donned PFDs and entered the water as the skiff sunk engine first, and went bow up.

Subject will make arrangements to have the skiff removed from State Waters at his earliest convenience.


BARDID: FL-2019-0063
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-03-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:01:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LOXAHATCHEE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: JUPITER
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel FL 6873 NW struck the Jupiter Federal bridge on the west side causing damage to the vessel. When I asked the operator to tell me what happened he responded that the vessel was traveling North on the Intracoastal Waterway. The operator of the vessel observed the Jupiter Federal Bridge span to be open to allow the passage of another vessel. 

The operator stated that he thought they would make the opening and decided not to wait for the next bridge opening. As the vessel got closer to the bridge, the span began to close to allow vehicle traffic to flow across the bridge. The operator stated that at the time he realized that the vessel wouldn’t safely make the bridge opening, he attempted to turn around to wait for the next opening. The vessel was equipped with a 15-horsepower outboard engine and was not strong enough to effectively turn the vessel in time. The mast of the vessel struck the South-East span of the Jupiter Federal Bridge. The vessel began to lean to its starboard side as the current flowing out of the Jupiter Inlet, pushed the vessel against the bridge and the mast was stuck on the South-East span. As the vessel completed the turn to travel back South on the Intracoastal Waterway the mast of the vessel snapped and freed itself from the Jupiter Federal Bridge.

	I identified the bridge tender at the time of the accident, him what happened, to which he replied that after another vessel had cleared the bridge, he began the closing procedure. He put out a warning on the VHF radio and observed no vessels in the waterway or the blind spots. As the span got to approximately 30 degrees from fully seated, he observed a vessel about 100 yards away from the bridge. After the spans had fully seated is when he observed the mast make contact with the bridge. He also stated that an FDOT inspector came out to the bridge after the accident and said there was no damage to the bridge.

	I photographed the damage to the vessel including the broken mast, and the bent support system of the front sail.


BARDID: FL-2019-0064
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-03-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:01:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: FORT PIERCE CITY MARINA
NearestCityorTown: FORT PIERCE
County: SAINT LUCIE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Florida Fish and Wildlife was called out to investigate a boating accident that occurred at Fort Pierce City Marina. A sailboat was blown by the wind and drifted into three vessels that were docked in their slips, while attempting to exit from the marina. 

Minimal damage occurred and nobody was injured. The vessel Freedom, V1, owned aby operator was pulling his vessel away from the fueling dock at the Fort Pierce City Marina as he was preparing to leave the marina. He tried to manouver his vessel by attempting to make a three point turn inside the marina. As stated by him,  the wind which was stronger than he expected, caught the vessel broadside and pushed his boat into the bows of the three docked vessels.


BARDID: FL-2019-0065
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-02-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: LITTLE SANTA FE LAKE
NearestCityorTown: WALDO
County: ALACHUA
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 2/18/2019 at approximately 1630hrs, a single vessel accident occurred on little santa fe lake. V1 was being operated at a slow rate of speed. Onboard were 2 other people and 5 pet dogs. A dog jumped over board and operator left the helm and jumped in after it. While in the water, he yelled for occupant1 to shut off the motor. V1 continued forward due to momentum and was also being blown further from the victim due to strong winds. Occupant1 saw they were getting further from the victim and put on a life jacket and attempted to swim after the victim. Occupant1 could not make it to him and returned to v1. Victim was unable to make it to shore or back to v1. The victim's body was discovered by fwc law enforcement and was later recovered by the alachua county dive team in approximately 17 feet of water in the area where occupant1 last saw him.

** refer to isr#007310  for the complete investigative report and findings.**  

preliminary findings for cause of death was drowning. Awaiting complete report from medical examiner including toxicology results.  


BARDID: FL-2019-0067
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-03-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY
NearestCityorTown: MIAMI BEACH
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On March 3rd, 2019 at around 1700hrs operator was operating a Personal Watercraft(PWC) with the victim as the passenger the area of Picnic Island in Miami-Dade County.  As operator accelerated the PWC to compensate for an incoming wake Victim lost her grip, hit the back of the PWC and fell in the water.  As a result the water jet from the PWC cut her in between the area of the vagina and anus.; When she got back to land she noticed she was bleeding form that area and was then transported to Ryder Trauma where she was treated.


BARDID: FL-2019-0068
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-02-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:54:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NEW RIVER
NearestCityorTown: FT. LAUDERDALE
County: BROWARD
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 02/09/2019, at approximately 1754 hours, upon the waters of the state located at New River Landing, a Charter Captain, was attempting to dock his vessel when he collided with three docked vessels. 

He stated that while attempting to dock vessel 1 alongside of the docked vessels he misjudged the wind speeds and the narrow channel of the canal which resulted in him striking three different vessels.


BARDID: FL-2019-0069
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-03-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF COUNTY CANAL
NearestCityorTown: PORT ST. JOE
County: GULF
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent3: Collision with commercial vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Boating accident in the Gulf County Canal involving a tug pushing 3 empty barges, a sailboat, and two commercial fishing vessels. 

On March 3, 2019, at approximately 1228 hours (EST), the commercial motor vessel HELENE MARIA (951999) was pushing three (3) empty barges, traveling westbound in the Gulf County Canal. She was attempting to dock on the south side of the canal across from Raffield's Fisheries & Captain's Cove Marina near Port St. Joe, Florida. 

The tug had one 200 foot empty rock barge in the back and two 200 feet hopper barges attached at the forward position. The wind caught the bow of the tow, being the two large green in color (hopper) barges and pushed her across the canal where the front of the starboard barge struck a 32' sailboat that was moored to the dock.  

It mashed the sailboat against the dock causing small cracks, rub rail damage, and scrapes to the vessel. The owner and her son were on board watching as this occurred. One of the deck hands who was on the bow of the front barge advised them to get off the vessel, which they did after the collision. The barge then struck a piling right behind the sailboat shoving it over and appearing to cause the dock to buckle up. 

By this time the wind had pushed the tug boat further north as well so when the captain started reversing the engines he backed into the Captain Carl and the Captain Salty. The damage to these two vessels only appeared to be scrapes and paint transfers. These are commercial fishing vessels that were moored behind Raffield's Fisheries just up from the sailboat that was moored behind Captain's Cove.


BARDID: FL-2019-0070
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-03-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SALT SPRINGS RUN
NearestCityorTown: FT MCCOY
County: MARION
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On Monday, March 11, 2019 at approximately 1445 hours, a boating accident occurred in Salt Springs Run located within Marion County, Florida.  The nearest town is Salt Springs.  

Operator2 was operating a 2016 Sylvan Pontoon boat inside of the Idle Speed No Wake Zone near the Salt Springs Marina.  Operator1 was operating a rented 2006 Bentley Pontoon boat with 4 other occupants on board. He stated they were looking at the sun set after swimming with the manatees.  He heard someone yell “lookout” and he threw the throttle in neutral about the time the vessel he was operating rear ended the second vessel. 

The 2006 Bentley Pontoon being operated by Operator1 rear ended the 2016 Sylvan Pontoon boat being operated by Operator2.  The collision caused damage to the outboard motor cowling and internal cast aluminum valve covers.  It also bent the front of the rental vessels decking.  No injuries were reported.


BARDID: FL-2019-0071
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-03-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BANNANA RIVER
NearestCityorTown: CAPE CANAVERAL
County: BREVARD
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On, 3/9/19 I responded to a vessel accident in the Banana River at SR 528 in Brevard County. A single vessel collided with the fender system of the bridge causing the two occupants to be ejected from the vessel. The two were later transported to the hospital by a Good Samaritan with non-serious injuries, Op-broken ribs, Occ-laceration to leg. The operator was later issued a citation for violation of Navigation Rule 5 (Every vessel shall at all times maintain a proper lookout by sight and hearing as well as by all available means appropriate in the prevailing circumstances and conditions so as to make a full appraisal of the situation and of the risk of collision.) The operator was also issued a warning for the violation of a manatee zone. ; Occupant suffered a puncture to her left leg.; Operator suffered three broken ribs from the accident.


BARDID: FL-2019-0072
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-02-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GARDNER MARSH
NearestCityorTown: UNINCORPORATED
County: OSCEOLA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 2/24/19 at approximately 1615 hours in Gardner Marsh (Osceola County) two airboats collided in a head on accident. V1 was traveling south and V2 was heading north along the same trail. As both vessels rounded a curve with views obstructed by vegetation, they collided and the operator of V2 was ejected and struck the cage of V1 resulting in heavy lacerations to the back. 

The passenger occupant of V1 was also ejected from the vessel and landed in the water nearby resulting in minimal injuries. The operator of V2 was transported to Lakeland Medical Center and the occupant of V1 was life flighted to Osceola Regional Medical Center. The operator of V1 was cited for the violation of USCG navigational rules resulting in an accident. ;Occupant was life flighted to Osceola Regional Medical Center after being ejected from the vessel. No reportable injuries determined at the hospital. According to FWC Ofc., the occupant showed signs of impairment/intoxication. Days following the accident, muscle fatigue/soreness was reported.; 
Operator was ejected from vessel 2 during impact with vessel 1. Operator struck the propeller cage of V1 and received extensive back injury with several lacerations. The operator was transported by EMS to Lakeland Medical Center. Remnants of the fiberglass propeller were removed from the injured operator's back at the hospital. The operator also received several stitches for the lacerations sustained during the accident.


BARDID: FL-2019-0073
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-03-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC
NearestCityorTown: MARATHON
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
unoccupied and docked vessel fire, fire marshall unable to note an exact cause but believes ignition source was located at batteries around the center console of the vessel.


BARDID: FL-2019-0074
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-03-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 06:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: STEAMBOAT CREEK
NearestCityorTown: KEY LARGO
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On March 8th, 2019 at approximately 0630, a 28 foot contender with two male occupants struck Steamboat Creek Bridge.  Both men were injured in the collision with the bridge and returned to Anglers Club Marina where they launched from.  Both men were transported for their injuries.
Occupant1 stated that the men were going about 20 mph in their vessel and Operator slowed the vessel down slightly as they approached the bridge, when the top of the center console struck the bridge.  The force of the impact then ripped the console from the deck of the boat backwards, and pinned Operator against the seat.  Operator was seated behind the steering wheel, while Occupant1 was standing on the starboard side of the vessel.  Occupant1 stated that he attempted to remove the console from Operator but was unable too.  Occupant1 then noticed that the engines were still running, and attempted to put the engines in gear with the throttles.  As the engines responded, he engaged both engines and turned the boat around to head back out of Steamboat Creek.  He said he was able to get the vessel on plane as they headed back to the Angler’s Club Marina where they had left from.  Occupant1 said as they arrived, he told a bystander to go call 911, and was able to get a few men to help lift the console off of Operator.  Occupant1 stated that EMS arrived shortly after and transported both males to receive medical treatment for their injuries.;Occupant1 was admitted to Homestead Hospital and was diagnosed with multiple fractured ribs and a fractured disk in his back.;Operator had a laceration on bottom lip and broken jaw in several places, requiring surgery.


BARDID: FL-2019-0075
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-02-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:45:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityorTown: CRYSTAL RIVER
County: CITRUS
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 left out of Crystal River for a day of fishing in the Gulf of Mexico.  Also in the vessel were two passengers.  As they approached Channel Marker 5, the operator failed to see the Marker and impacted it on the forward port side of the bow.  The Operator and front passenger were thrown forward inside the vessel while the third occupant was ejected from the vessel into the water.  All 3 occupants received injuries.  The deceased was transported to Seven Rivers Medical Center with life threating injuries and was later flown out to Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital in Tampa Florida where he was later pronounced deceased; Operator:Lacerations to the face, arms, legs; Deceased:Cause of death was blunt force trauma to skull. ; Occupant2:Recieved loss of 1 tooth.


BARDID: FL-2019-0076
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-03-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NEW RIVER
NearestCityorTown: FT. LAUDERDALE
County: BROWARD
WaterConditions: Calm
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 3/9//19 at approximately 2030 hrs on the New River at 717 North Rio Vista Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL. 33301 the Lady Elizabeth Vessel a 44' Huckins (V2) was struck and sunk by the Rendezvous a 41' Tiara (V1) vessel.

According to Operator1 who was operating the Rendezvous vessel (V1) at the time of the accident/crash. Operator1 stated he was heading west on the New River when he encountered the vessel Musette (V3), a 94 foot passenger tour vessel heading east toward the Intercostal Waterway.  This bow to bow opposite direction passing situation would normally be a port ( left vessel side) to port passing of vessels in that area of the river.  The river in this area is constrained and approx. 80-100 feet wide and could be too narrow for two vessels to pass port to port.  The vessel Musette (V3) would have had the right of way given the vessels 94 foot size and inability to navigate out of the middle or deepest area of the river.  The Musette vessel size would dictate the vessel was restricted in the ability to maneuver and would need to be given the right of way by the Rendezvous (V1).  The Captain of the Musette knowing he needed priority navigation in this area of the river sounded his horn to indicate he needed all vessels to stay clear until the Musette could traverse this narrow area of the New River. The Lady Elizabeth (V2) was docked and tied to the dock at the residence.

Operator1 stated that he did not see an area where he was able to pass or move his vessel the Rendezvous (V1) out of the path of the Musette and tried to turn his vessel Rendezvous around in the middle of the river.  Operator1 stated that once at a 90 degree angle and broadside to the Musette (V3) that the wind and the river current made it difficult for him to control his vessel.  Operator1 stated that he believed the Musette vessel would run into him, so he threw his vessel into reverse and backed into the Lady Elizabeth the first time. This action of bouncing off of the Lady Elizabeth forced the Rendezvous back towards the Musette.  Fearing he was going to strike the Musette, Operator1 sent his two passengers (unknown names) to the bow of his vessel to push off of the Musette vessel which was now stopped and using reverse to stay clear of the Rendezvous.  Operator1 again put his vessel into reverse hard and struck the port side of the Lady Elizabeth a second time very hard causing enough damage that the vessel took on water and sunk while tied to the dock.  

Operator1 when asked was unsure he had struck the vessel a second time.  Operator1 stated he thought he only scratched the Lady Elizabeth as his vessel did not appear to be damaged.  Operator1 Tiara vessel is constructed with a full swim platform off the stern or rear of the vessel.  This part of the vessel is very strong and with the force of the impact observed on smart phone camera footage from a passenger on the Musette, Operator1 should have realized there would be considerable damage to the Lady Elizabeth that he struck.  In either case, Florida Law provides that a report to law enforcement and the vessel owner be completed at the time of the accident/crash with property damage.  Operator1 stopped once about fifty feet west of the accident scene to check his vessel and then proceeded home about two miles west up the river.  Operator1 stated that he told some passerby citizens that had gathered at the scene that he would be back to notify the owner but this does not fulfill his responsibility after the crash to notify the owner and law enforcement.

While I was gathering information from the co-owners of Lady Elizabeth at the scene of the crash, Fort Lauderdale Marine Police Officer proceeded west up the New River to try to locate the striking vessel Rendezvous with negative results.  


BARDID: FL-2019-0077
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-03-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: WATERWAY SE OF NORMANDY ISLES
NearestCityorTown: MIAMI BEACH
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was travelling alongside moored vessels causing wake damage to moored vessels V2-V6.

boating accident that happened around midnight the night March 3rd, 2019 on the southeast corner of Normandy Isles at King Cole Marina.

Upon arrival I contacted subject, who is the owner of vessel bearing FL8595RS, an 86ft Azimut who advised that at approximately 0030 hours, a 43ft Silverton bearing NJ1978BD, was traveling on plane 30-40ft from the dock. He advised the wake of this vessel caused damage to several other vessels that were moored to the docks.  

I then spoke with operator who advised that he was coming into his dock at approximately 2330 hours on March 2nd,2019 at approximately 4-5 knots. They advised they used this as the recommended speed on their vessel’s electronics that state that this is the speed to not make a wake.


BARDID: FL-2019-0078
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-03-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SAN CARLOS BAY
NearestCityorTown: SANIBEL
County: LEE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at approximately 1450 hours, a two-vessel boating accident occurred in San Carlos Bay (Lee County). V-1 was traveling southwest at approximately 35 miles per hour and directly at V-2. 

V-2 was traveling northwest at approximately 5 miles per hour. The operator of V-2 realized that a crash was imminent, and quickly shifted to reverse. 

V-1 continued on a straight path, striking the bow of V-2 and ejecting the occupant of V-1.  

Op of V-2 stated that he had water in his eyes and was unable to see, but did not decrease his speed. He stated that he then collided with the bow of V-1, ejecting the his passenger. 

Damage was sustained to the bows of both vessels, and is estimated at $2,300. Contributing factors were obstructed vision, excessive speed, and violation of navigation rules (#5, #5, #8).


BARDID: FL-2019-0079
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-03-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: HOLLYWOOD
County: BROWARD
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 3/16/19 at approximately 1800 hrs on the  Intercostal Waterway at Marker # 39A , Hollywood, FL. 33301  Operator1 operating a Personal Watercraft (V1) with registration FL 8339 RJ hit the starboard stern swim platform of a vessel (V2) with a Florida registration of FL 4574 PL.

Operator1 (V1) stated that he was operating at a fast speed southbound on the ICW in the vicinity of the Monterey Vessel (V2).  Operator1 stated he did not realize how close he was the vessel and before he realized what had happened he had hit the stern of the Monterey vessel (V2) causing enough damage to his PWC to cause it to sink.  

The lower front fiberglass was cracked allowing water to flood the vessel and cause it to sink to the waterline.  Operator1 with the help of the vessels owner on another/different PWC were able  to pull the damaged vessel to shore adjacent to Holland Park in Hollywood, FL.


BARDID: FL-2019-0080
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-03-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityorTown: KEY WEST
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On March 28th, 2019, I, Officer of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) was on duty and in uniform conducting land patrol in Key West, Monroe County, State of Florida. At approximately 2000hrs, I was informed of a vessel hard aground at Western Dry Rocks approximately 10 miles off of Key West and was advised that Coast Guard Sector Key West had launched a vessel and was attempting a rescue.


BARDID: FL-2019-0081
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-02-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BISCAYNE BAY
NearestCityorTown: AVENTURA
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (unknown origin)
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel fire. Vessel sank and was resting on the sea bottom of the marina. 
An unoccupied Vessel fire started at the rear of the vessel due to unknown cause at this time while docked to the marina. The fire spread to the rest of the vessel. Multiple fire fighters arrived on scene and put the fire out. Vessel sank and was resting on the sea bottom of the marina.


BARDID: FL-2019-0082
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-03-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SAINT JOHN'S RIVER MARSH
NearestCityorTown: PALM BAY
County: BREVARD
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On 3/7/2019 at approximately 1600 hours, a 12 foot homemade airboat was being operated on the Saint John's River Marsh near Bird Platt Island of North Indian Fields. The operator exited the water and was running dry when he struck a cabbage palm and was ejected from his seat. 

The operator struck the bow of the vessel with his face and received a small lacerations below the nose. The operator was able to operate his airboat back to the ramp. The operator drove himself to a local hospital and received stitches and a CT scan. 


BARDID: FL-2019-0083
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-03-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY
NearestCityorTown: MIAMI BEACH
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Choppy
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause3: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator and occupants of V1 were ejected, V1 collided with fixed boat lift.

The operator stated that he was out cruising on his PWC with his two sons sitting behind him. They were heading North from the Broad Causeway back to his marina in Aventura. 

He stated that they were speeding Northbound on the East side of the ICW channel, between the channel and the shore. The water was choppy from the heavy boat traffic in the ICW. 

When he saw a large wave ahead of him, he attempted to avoid it by turning to the right. When the PWC caught the wave, the force of impact during the turn caused all three occupants to be ejected. All three occupants landed in the water without injury. 

When operator fell off, the safety lanyard disabled the engine. However the PWC’s momentum caused it to continue its course of travel directly towards the dock, and it collided with the metal I-beam on the bottom of the boat lift.


BARDID: FL-2019-0085
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-02-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityorTown: MARATHON
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent2: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: Person entangled in propeller
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was heading to Key West, Florida. Victim opened small hatch while vessel was underway. She was accessing the bilge area to clean this area. When she reached down her hair got caught in the propeller shaft. Her hair got twisted up and pulled from her scalp. Operator notified USCG and they were met by USCG small boat crew. Victim was transported to Fisherman's hospital in Marathon and then transferred to Kendall Regional Medical Center. She fell on the deck of the vessel and fractured her left hand as well as sustained a broken nose. Her hair got caught in the propeller shaft below deck. Her hair got tangled and the force ripped it from her skull thus de-scalping her.  


BARDID: FL-2019-0086
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-03-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: STATE WATERS
NearestCityorTown: WEST PALM BEACH
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 (striking vessel): 2002 KRI, 45ft commercial charter, Doc. # DO1119195
Vessel 2 (docked vessel): 2002 Post, 56ft recreational, Doc. # DO1154929

On Thursday, March 21, 2019 I Officer of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) was dispatched to a boating accident that occurred on the waters of the state adjacent to Sailfish Marina in Palm Beach Shores, Palm Beach County. 

When I arrived on scene I gathered information for both vessels involved and spoke with the operator of the striking vessel, and the owner of the docked vessel that was struck. After observing the damaged caused by the accident and speaking with both parties and a witness I was able to determine the following. 

	Vessel 1 was docked at Sailfish Marina all the way to the east against the sea wall. Vessel 1 backed out of its slip and continued traveling backwards down the row of docked vessel to the west to exit the marina and enter the Intracoastal waterway (ICW). While traveling backwards toward the ICW, vessel 1 became caught in the outgoing tide and was pushed up against vessel 2 that was docked in a slip. Vessel 1’s starboard side contacted the bow of vessel 2. Vessel 1 sustained damaged to the canvas and railing that was around the deck of the vessel (starboard side, mid-ship). Vessel 2 sustained damage to the anchor bracket attached to the bow of the vessel. The operator of vessel 1 was at fault for the collision. 

No injuries were reported, and no citations were issued. See attached photos of the damage sustained to both vessels for further.


BARDID: FL-2019-0087
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-03-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE OKEECHOBEE
NearestCityorTown: MOORE HAVEN
County: GLADES
WaterConditions: Calm
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On Friday March 29, 2019 at approximately 2050 hours I, Officer employed by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Division of Law Enforcement, responded to a delayed single vessel accident. I met with the owner/operator of the vessel at Roland Martins Marina and Resort in Clewiston Florida.

Operator advised that he was navigating his vessel, a 1997 multicolored Bass Cat Bass Boat Florida Registration FL2596HU, near “Uncle Joe’s Fish Camp” when a large barge was heading opposite him in the Rim Channel of Lake Okeechobee. The barge was creating a large wake and he came off plane and gave way to the barge. When doing so his vessel was pushed over towards rocks by the wake. He stated when his vessel struck the rocks he was knocked out of his seat and the kill switch engaged disengaging the outboard.
  
His vessel was grounded on the rocks and suffered damage to the bottom of the hull. Multiple one to one and half foot gouges into the fiberglass occurred. Also damage to the skeg and lower unit of the outboard.  Attached are photographs of the damage estimated to be around $2000USD. 

He was able to operate the vessel safely back to the boat ramp however he stated that there was a lot of water in the bilge area once he put the vessel on its trailer. 

No citations issued due to hazard being unmarked below the water line.


BARDID: FL-2019-0088
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-03-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE WEIR
NearestCityorTown: SUMMERFIELD
County: MARION
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On Friday, March 15, 2019 at approximately 1830 hours, a boating accident occurred in Sunset Harbor on Lake Weir located within Marion County, Florida.  The nearest town is Ocklawaha.  Operator1 was operating a rented 2018 Personal Water Craft (PWC) bearing rental number 3 in Sunset Harbor on Lake Weir.  

Operator2 was also operating a rented 2018 Personal Water Craft (PWC) bearing rental number 4 in the same vicinity of Sunset Harbor on Lake Weir.  The two pwc’s were operating parallel to each other on full plane.  For unknown reasons, Operator2’s PWC came into proximity of Operator1’s PWC.  Evidence indicates Operator1 turned sharply to the port side (left).  When doing so, a collision between the two PWC’s occurred.  The entire steering mechanism was broken off Operator2’s rental PWC.  Striations, along with superficial damages were done to both rental PWC’s. Operator2 was ejected from the PWC; however, no injuries were sustained.


BARDID: FL-2019-0089
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-03-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BISCAYNE BAY
NearestCityorTown: MIAMI BEACH
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Shift
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
V2 was fueling up at Miami Beach marina. V1 was trying to back up in front of V2 to fuel up as well. V1 operator stated motor got stuck in reverse causing him to hit V2. Upon an inspection of the shifter cable, V1 operator found the screw which holds the shifter cable in place came off.


BARDID: FL-2019-0090
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-03-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: STUART
County: MARTIN
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel One was operating southbound in the ICW, in Martin County, Florida. The vessel began taking on water. The operator navigated the vessel out of the channel and the vessel sunk just north of Channel Marker 13 in the ICW, near St. Lucie Inlet State Park. Occupant stated that that there was a tub inside the vessel that always had a little bit of water inside it, but this time it filled up too quickly and could not be stopped.
	
Operator stated his bilge was working, the vessel took on water so fast that the bilge would not have been able to keep up, but he did not hear the bilge with the engine running.


BARDID: FL-2019-0091
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-03-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:02:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: INDIAN RIVER LAGOON
NearestCityorTown: FORT PIERCE
County: SAINT LUCIE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS IN THE PROCESS OF BACKING OUT FROM A BOAT SLIP.
WHILE MANEUVERING AND CHANGING DIRECTION AND SPEED, V1 BACKED INTO V2 WHICH WAS DOCKED.


BARDID: FL-2019-0092
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-03-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityorTown: MANALAPAN
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On Friday, March 22, 2019, Operator hit a seawall, while coming through Boynton Beach Inlet.  Operator suffered laceration to his forehead that required medical attention.

Operator told me, he was coming in through Boynton Beach Inlet and was passing a large vessel on its way out.  The wake thrown by that vessel caused his boat to change direction.  He was not able to correct the sudden change or change the speed and hit the seawall.  He was able to drive the boat to the Boynton Beach boat ramp, recover it on a trailer and drive home.  Once he realized how deep the cut on his head was, he drove himself to the nearby hospital. Operator confirmed, he was the only occupant of the vessel.
Admitted to hospital where received stitches.


BARDID: FL-2019-0094
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-03-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:08:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HARRIS
NearestCityorTown: LEESBURG
County: LAKE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was testing the performance and handling of a new vessel. Vessel 1 left the dock heading sorth and was completing a u turn (heading north) returning to dock, when Vessel 1 ramped the wake of Vessel 2 (which was heading south), causing the vessel 1 to roll portside and ejected the operator overboard. 

Vessel 1 unoccupied, continued on plane towards land coming to a hault after colliding into a wooden bridge structure.  The operator was transported to hospital and  sustained an injury to his left elbow and back. Damage to structor and vessel is estimated over $55,000.  The operator of Vessel 1 stated he felt pain is his back and on his left elbow. His left elbow was also bruised.


BARDID: FL-2019-0095
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-02-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ST. AUGUATINE INLET
NearestCityorTown: ST. AUGUSTINE
County: SAINT JOHNS
WaterConditions: Very rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On February 20th, 2019, at approximately 01:30 hours, a single vessel accident occurred just south of the St. Augustine Inlet and just off the beach of Anastasia State Park, St. Johns County, Florida. V1 is a 2016, 38-feet sailing catamaran, powered by twin diesel engines. V1 was occupied by five adults, one female and four males. 

V1 left Commachee Cove Marina and was attempting to go out the inlet and head north along the coast. The seas were four to eight feet with a 15-20 mph wind as they approached the mouth of the inlet. V1 veered south and contacted a sand bar. 

V1 lost the starboard engine due to a starboard midship deck line fouling the starboard prop.  V1’s crew tried to anchor but the surf was too rough which washed them farther onto the beach where V1 became hard aground causing extensive damage to its twin hulls and taking on water. V1 washed up onto the beach by the morning and all five occupants got off safely. V1 is being dismantled to be removed from the beach. 

It was determined the vessel could not be pumped and floated off the beach. The vessel is to be dismantled, pieces put on a truck, and trucked off the beach.


BARDID: FL-2019-0096
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-03-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: PALM VALLEY
County: SAINT JOHNS
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 3/10/19 at approximately 5pm, 2019 Yahama personal watercraft (PWC) bearing HIN YAMA2826K819 went too fast into a passing vessel wake causing its passengers to be ejected off the PWC.

He was operating his newly purchased PWC traveling Northbound into the ICW towards Palm Valley Bridge. He stated a large vessel passed by him traveling southbound. Operator explained that he didn't slow his PWC down quick enough and went too fast into the passing vessel wake. His high rate of speed caused the PWC to become airborne upon contacting the wake and then passed over it. Once over the wake, the PWC impacted the water and Operator and occupant were ejected off the PWC. Operator was able to get back onto his PWC. Occupant was unable to get back onto the PWC. She was pulled onto a good samaritan vessel and transported to Palm Valley Boat Ramp. Victim sustained bruised ribs from impact with water


BARDID: FL-2019-0097
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-03-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PORTER POND
NearestCityorTown: CHIPLEY
County: WASHINGTON
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On March 7th, 2019 a single stick steer open motorboat launched from Live Oak Landing in Econfina Wildlife Management Area (WMA). The operator started cruising toward the middle of the pond and turned the vessel toward the North. While looking toward the stern to adjust the tilt and trim he lost grip of the stick used to steer the vessel. He turned quickly to grab the stick steer which caused the vessel to jerk to the East and threw the passenger overboard and injured his leg. He suffered a dislocated left knee and a fractured left leg.


BARDID: FL-2019-0098
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-02-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE SUPRISE
NearestCityorTown: MIAMI BEACH
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Steering
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator advised me she rented a vessel from Beach Boat Rental. Upon returning the vessel, she made a turn into the area of Surprise Lake where she then lost steering control of the vessel and struck a column of an overpass. She advised that she is not exactly sure where or what column she struck due to getting lost and receiving the wrong information to make it back. After striking the piling, the vessel lost power. She was towed to a nearby dock by another vessel passing by where she then contacted the rental company.


BARDID: FL-2019-0099
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-03-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:47:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: TAMPA BAY / DAVIS ISLAND CHANN
NearestCityorTown: TAMPA
County: HILLSBOROUGH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel without enough clearance struck underside of Davis Island Bridge, operator inexperience with new vessel. While north bound on Bayshore Boulevard just west of Davis Island I observed a Black Robolo brand recreational vessel, traveling in the water proceeding East between the north and south bound bridges of Davis Island. I saw from my angle of observation that the vessel did not appear to have clearance for the second bridge and pulled over to the side of the road.  

The vessel had decelerated to a speed appropriate for safely navigating the narrow channel of the bridge. I saw Operator at the helm, I could see he maintained visible lookout of other vessel traffic in the area, However he seemed unaware of the clearance of his vessel, I attempted to signal Operator with my vehicle lights and horn, however he was already beginning to pass under the bridge. He maintained heading and speed as he passed under the bridge. 

The radar dome on top of his vessel struck the bridge at the midpoint of the pass. I observed the radar dome stripped off of the hard fiberglass canopy of his vessel the radar bar broke off of the dome and fell overboard, the rest of the radar assembly was pushed down onto the fiberglass canopy and was dragged under the bridge.

I proceeded to the far side of the bridge with emergency lights on, and made contact with Operator, I verified there were no injuries to personnel on board, and obtained contact information from Operator. Since I could see no place to safely dock the boat in the immediate area and for the safety of passengers I arranged to meet Operator at his home to finish information exchange and to photograph the damage to the vessel.


BARDID: FL-2019-0100
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-03-10 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: INTERCOASTAL WATERWAY
NearestCityorTown: SIESTA KEY
County: SARASOTA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 collided with V2 while traveling in the intercoastal waterway in Little Sarasota Bay in Sarasota County, near Coral Cove boat ramp. Operator of V1 (jetski) was ejected from the vessel and sustained minor injuries from the collision. V2 sustained minor damages and V1 is considered a total loss.

Operator2 also explained that they launched the vessel and jetski from 10th Street boat ramp in Sarasota at about 1:00 P.M. that day and they hung out at Snake Island in Venice for most of the day. Operator2 advised after Snake Island they went to the tiki restaurant on the water near Little Sarasota Bay before they started heading back north. 

I asked Operator2 what Operator1 (operator of the Bombardier jetski) had to drink that day. Operator2 advised Operator1 had multiple beers and had a mixed drink at the tiki restaurant. Operator2 advised when they were leaving the restaurant and heading back north in the intercoastal waterway (ICW) to go back to 10th Street boat ramp, Operator1 was playing around in the water on the jetski. She kept driving away from them and jumping wakes in the water.
 Operator2 advised he had to turn his vessel around two times to try to get Operator1 to stop and turn around. Operator2 explained when he turned around the second time, he was following Operator1 and Operator1 was in front and to the right of his vessel. Operator1 took a sharp left turn and collided with the vessel, causing her to get ejected from the vessel. Operator1 sustained a head/neck injury after vessel collision. She was taken to Sarasota Memorial Hospital where she was treated for a possible concussion. Operator1 was released from the hospital the same night of the accident.


BARDID: FL-2019-0101
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-03-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityorTown: SANIBEL
County: LEE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was attempting to exit a dock slip when a line left attached to the dock caused it's bow to be turned off course. V2 was docked and was struck on it's port side engine as V1 tried to exit the marina. V1 collided with V2 and left the scene without immediately notifying anyone.


BARDID: FL-2019-0102
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-04-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:01:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: KISSIMMEE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: OKEECHOBEE
County: OKEECHOBEE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On April 3rd, 2019 I was notified about a half sunken vessel at the mouth of the Kissimmee River. Upon arriving on scene of the half-sunk vessel I realized that no one was on board. I located the registration numbers and had dispatch run them and see who it came back to. I tried to notify the registered owner with no luck. 

The next day a fellow officer notified me that a man was the one operating the vessel and he had borrowed it from the the owner.  I contacted Operator through his cell phone that he left.  He told me he noticed the vessel had some water in it when he launched. Once afloat in the marina he tried to use the bilge pumps on board the vessel, but they did not work. He left the marina to go fishing. When he tried to get up on plane he noticed his bow go up higher than normal and saw some more water come over the transom. He turned the vessel back towards the marina and took a wave over the transom again and at this point he tried to bail water out with a five-gallon bucket till he got tired. He beached the vessel as close to land as he could and got a ride back to the marina from a passing pontoon.


BARDID: FL-2019-0104
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-04-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: L35 CANAL
NearestCityorTown: SUNRISE
County: BROWARD
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 4/5/19, at approximately 1300 hours, upon the waters of the L35 canal and 1½ miles north of The Markham Park boat ramp, 2 vessels were involved in a collision. Both operators were ejected and uninjured. Both parties returned to the boat ramp and called 911. Vessel 1 and 2 was traveling northbound on the L35 canal. Vessel 2 was approximately 30 feet in front of vessel 1.

Vessel 2 made a slight turn to port and then a wide turn to starboard to turn around. Vessel 1 continued to travel straight and collided into vessel 2. The bow of vessel 1 struck vessel 2 mid ship, ejecting both operators into the water.

Both operators were able to get back on their vessels and safely make it back to the boat ramp. No injuries were reported.


BARDID: FL-2019-0105
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-03-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:38:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LITTLE SARASOTA BAY
NearestCityorTown: SARASOTA
County: SARASOTA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V1, a PWC, was heading north in the ICW in the area of Little Sarasota Bay with 3 POB's when the operator of V1 jumped a large wake from a passing vessel.  

After jumping the wake and upon impact with the water the operator was slammed against the steering column of the PWC.  The impact also caused 2 other occupants to slam their bodies against the operator.  Good samaritans assisted all the passengers back to the marina where the PWC was rented.  The operator was transported to the hospital for evaluation.  Once transported the operator was evaluated by hospital staff and determined to have no broken bones, just severe bruising to the chest area.


BARDID: FL-2019-0107
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-03-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GOVERNMENT CUT
NearestCityorTown: MIAMI
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On the listed date and time, vessel (1) was heading west bound entering Government Cut. A mechanical failure occurred that caused the engine hatch to smoke. 

Immediately after, the vessel lost complete power and started to drift towards the north side of the jetty. The vessel then collided with the jetty rock structure and caused the operator to be ejected from the bow.

 Both USCG and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue were contacted and arrived on scene. Miami-Dade Fire transported the operator to the Miami-Beach Marina where he was assessed by medical personnel and did not require any treatment. Vessel (1) became grounded on the north side jetty and was later retrieved by Fast Response salvage company.

Total damage- Approximately $2,000.00 dollars

Nothing further.


BARDID: FL-2019-0108
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-03-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:32:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: FRANCIS TAYLOR 3A
NearestCityorTown: MIAMI
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 03/23/2018 at approximately 1530 hours while on patrol in my marked patrol vehicle in the vicinity of Blue Lagoon located in Miami Dade county, FL, dispatch advised of an airboat accident that occurred north of the 40 mile bend boat ramp. As Lieutenant proceeded to the ramp and Investigator proceeded to Kendall Regional Medical Center, I made my way to the DOT South compound to retrieve my marked patrol airboat. Information provided by dispatch advised that there were two victims that were extracted from the accident location via Miami Dade Fire Rescue helicopter to Kendall Regional Medical Center. 

After obtaining the witness statement and assessing the damage, it appeared that the airboat impacted a partially submerged cypress stump which knocked the airboat toward a cypress tree. operator tried to regain control but ultimately impacted the cypress tree, ejecting both himself and passenger. There were no serious bodily injuries but operator was admitted to the hospital for precautions. 


BARDID: FL-2019-0109
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-03-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:01:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PASS/COVE AREA
NearestCityorTown: PUNTA RASA
County: LEE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Subject became disoriented after leaving Tarpon Point Marina and attempted to navigate to Cape Harbor area. Subject skewed off course and ended up in Kinzie Cove, southeast of Big Shell Island where he collided with a floating structure and a vessel that was tied to the structure.


BARDID: FL-2019-0110
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-04-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:26:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BISCAYNE BAY
NearestCityorTown: MIAMI
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 8th, 2019 at around 11:15am, I FWC Officer was dispatched to a vessel in distress. Upon arrival on the scene I saw a vessel overturned and three occupants on board the Miami- Dade Fire rescue vessel. A fast response vessel was also on scene recovering the overturned vessel. Once back at Dinner key Marina I identified the operator of the overturned vessel who stated to me that vessel bearing FL0424HJ had lost power and that his vessel started to take on water. When he went to manually turn the bilge pumps on they were not working.  He said that he called for help and handed out life jackets to the two other men on board. The vessel was brought back to the marina and was put on a trailer and hauled away by the owner. No citations where issued.


BARDID: FL-2019-0111
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-03-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:34:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: STATE
NearestCityorTown: NORTH MIAMI BEACH
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On March 16, 2019 at aproximately 1800 hours two PWC crashed in the area of Haulover Beach. V1 was following V2 southbound at approximately 30 MPH. V2 made a sudden U-turn making a wake. V1 did not stop on time catching the wake and striking V2 in his starboard side. Also causing injuries to V2 operator's right ring finger. He was missing his nail and skin around the tip of the finger. He was transported to Aventura Hospital were he awaits surgery.


BARDID: FL-2019-0112
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-04-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:39:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BIG SARASOTA PASS
NearestCityorTown: SARASOTA
County: SARASOTA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 and V2 were traveling west next to each other while in Big Sarasota Pass.  V1 was on the starboard side of V2.  The operator of V1 turned the controls toward V2 and accelerated.  V1 struck V2 causing the crash.  The operator of V1 sustained injuries to her jaw.   


 Vessel 1 was traveling west while in Big Pass on the starboard side of Vessel 2.  Both vessels were traveling close together due to the occupants and operators being friends.  

While underway the operator of Vessel 1 turned the controls toward Vessel 2 and pushed on the accelerator causing Vessel 1 to collide with Vessel 2 causing the crash.  All parties were ejected from Vessel 1 and Vessel 2 but were soon able to get help from other boaters in the area. The operator of Vessel 1 was admitted reference a broken jaw caused when her face struck the controls of Vessel 1 during the crash.


BARDID: FL-2019-0113
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-04-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BANANA RIVER
NearestCityorTown: CAPE CANAVERAL
County: BREVARD
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was underway traveling south towards the passing west of the Cape Canaveral locks. There were three occupants on board the vessel and the vessel was traveling slowly due to rough seas. As the vessel passed the locks it began taking on waves and became swamped. The vessel slowly filled with water and began to overturn. A passing vessel saw their distress and came over to assist. The occupants of V1 moved over to the assisting vessel as V1 became swamped and slowly overturned.

There were no injuries to the occupants and the assisting vessel towed V1 to a shallow area where they were able to right the vessel and bail out the water. 

Upon concluding my investigation I determined that there were no violations that caused the accident. The vessel had a maximum capacity of 4 persons and there were 3 aboard at the time of the accident. The operator did not violate any navigational rules and there were no other boating violations present. Based on my observations, the vessel style, a low gunneled skiff type, and the rough conditions contributed to the accident.


BARDID: FL-2019-0114
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-03-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:27:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE OSBORNE
NearestCityorTown: LAKE WORTH
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 3/23/19 a personal watercraft struck the bank of Lake Osbourne. The personal watercraft and Operator1 became airborne and landed away. Operator1 sustained lacerations to his face, a dislocated shoulder, and a fractured humerus. The personal watercraft was also severely damaged. 


BARDID: FL-2019-0116
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-03-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:17:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SUWANNEE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: BELL
County: GILCHRIST
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 03/18/2019 at approximately 1630 hours I, Officer with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, received a call referring to a boating accident involving a red and white Carolina Skiff that was taking on water. (Later identified as FL-7322-RU)

I arrived on scene at approximately 1713 hours with the vessel. The operator was laying down in the boat complaining of leg/hip pain. OPERATOR1 did not have any visual injuries nor did he show any type of impairment, he stated he was just looking down at his gauges and not paying attention. The boat appeared to strike the tree on the port side of the bow and run aground shore into the brush. 

EMS secured him onto my patrol vessel. OPERATOR1 was escorted to Rock Bluff Boat Ramp where the ambulance was on standby. OPERATOR1 was taken to Lake City VA Hospital.

I went back to the scene to finish conducting the investigation. The boat was left on scene to be dealt with at later time, as it was stationary on the ground and not a navigational hazard.

On 3/ 23/19 I contacted Operator1 at his residence where he provided a written sworn statement about the accident.  Operator1 stated he was treated at the hospital for a fractured knee. 


BARDID: FL-2019-0117
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-03-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: TAMPA BAY
NearestCityorTown: TAMPA
County: HILLSBOROUGH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On Sunday, March 24, 2019, at approximately 8:00 pm, a PWC with one operator and two occupants were underway, when one of the occupants fell off the back and received serious injuries from the jet drive. The injured subject was taken to shore and later transported by Tampa Fire Rescue to Saint Joseph's Hospital, located at 3001 West Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in Tampa, Florida 33614. The operator of the PWC is unknown at this time, as the injured subject had just met him on that day. 

The PWC was traveling at approximately (5) miles per hour. The injured occupant raised both of her hands in the air (not holding on to the occupant in front of her nor the PWC) and yelled to the operator to go faster. The middle occupant yelled to the operator not to go faster, as she was scared. The operator did not immediately accelerate, so the injured occupant kept her hands in the air. The operator began to accelerate to an unknown speed. The injured occupant fell-off the back of the PWC and the high-pressure water from the steering nozzle pushed her underwater and caused serious internal injuries.	Pneumoperitoneum  ·	Ascites of uncertain Etiology  ·	Large Right Pelvic & Right Retroperitoneal Hematoma  ·	Right Internal Ileal Artery Injury /  Complex 12 cm Perineal Laceration


BARDID: FL-2019-0118
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-02-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:35:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: CALOOSAHATCHEE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: FORT MYERS
County: LEE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On February 10, 2019, at approximately 0035 hours, a single vessel accident occurred in the Caloosahatchee River in Lee County, Florida. The vessel involved was a 7-foot Marine Electronic (V1) occupied by one adult male. V1 was behind a second anchored vessel (V2), liveaboard sailboat. Victim was attempting to board V2 from V1 when Victim was ejected. V1 began to drift away while Victim attempted to climb onboard V2 and was unsuccessful. Victim decided to attempt to swim to shore.  Victim’s body was found approximately 100 feet behind V2.; The cause of death as Drowning with a contributing condition of Alcohol Intoxication. The toxicology showed Victim had a blood alcohol level of 0.234 g/100mL, 8.5 ng/mL of Hydrocodone, and 0.75 ng/mL of Delta-9 THC.


BARDID: FL-2019-0119
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-04-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityorTown: MADEIRA BEACH
County: PINELLAS
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Jet ski vs jet ski, no injuries
I first met with operator2 who rented a PWC from Flying High.  He stated that he was idle and not moving on his PWC just outside of John’s Pass when another PWC hit a wave and landed on top of him.  Operator2 stated the other PWC was trying to throw water on him.  He stated he did not know this individual and that he did not sustain any injuries.  Operator2 filled out a sworn statement describing the event and the interview was recorded on my state issued bodycam.  Pictures of the PWC were taken.

I then spoke with operator1 who rented a PWC from Woody’s Water Sports.  He stated he was just outside of John’s Pass when he joined a bunch of PWCs that were “splashing” around.  He stated he was going “pretty fast” when he got water on his face, hit a wave and landed on another PWC.  He stated he did not know this individual and that he did not sustain any injuries.


BARDID: FL-2019-0120
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-03-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:03:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: FT. LAUDERDALE
County: BROWARD
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was struck by another PWC V2. It is unknown who the operator of V2 is.

Occupant1 said she and boyfriend rented a Jet ski. They came in a group all in one vehicle. Once the Jet ski was rented, they went on a guided tour. When their speed increased, their Jet ski was struck by another Jet ski. No one was ejected out of the Jet Ski. After the accident, a good Samaritan on one of the Jet ski's called 911. They came back to land and Occupant1 was transported to Broward General Hospital. She was treated and released with just a laceration to her right leg.; operator suffered a small laceration upper right leg


BARDID: FL-2019-0121
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-03-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GARDNER MARSH/LAKE KISSIMMEE
NearestCityorTown: ST. CLOUD
County: OSCEOLA
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The airboat had two occupants (father and son) that were ejected from the airboat after hitting the embankment of the airboat trail during a turn. The airboat was still operable, and the son was able to drive the airboat to Camp Mack boat ramp from Gardner Marsh. The father had an injured hip and leg and was transported to Lakeland Regional Medical Center. 
·	My dad was driving down a no name airboat trail
·	He was going about 25 mph
·	The rear end of the airboat hit the embankement and we were both ejected from the airboat
·	I pulled my father to the sandy area by the stump and called 911
·	The boat was still operable
·	He was transported to Camp Mack where he met Polk County EMS
·	I’m not familiar with the marsh
·	We were not drinking, father doesn’t drink
·	I’m fine, my hip just hit the rail
On March 25th, 2019 I went out to the scene of the accident in Gardner Marsh. The trail they were on is called Scrub Slough. The trail Operator1 was operated on is skinny and winding with numerous cypress stumps and high banks along the trail. Operator1 stated he was going approx. 25 mph and that was excessive speed for that airboat trail (See map). The operator, Operator1 will receive a written warning for excessive speed. I observed the high embankment that was struck with the airboat and documented it in my ISR. The operator had a fractured hip, contusion on right leg, and contusion on head with slight lacerations.


BARDID: FL-2019-0122
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-04-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityorTown: FORT PIERCE
County: SAINT LUCIE
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was anchored offshore and took on water and capsized

The two subjects on the vessel were anchored up fishing, when the vessel started to take on water. When the low transom of the of the vessel got to the waterline the vessel went under water and capsized. The two subjects on the vessel stated they got to the Life jackets that were in the T Top and swam to the vessel where they were able to call for help. 

Talking with Tow Boat operators, who brought the vessel back to shore, the hose that connects to the live well had broken, allowing water to enter the hull of the vessel, when it filled up to where the low transom at the motor mount was, the vessel filled with water. I was unable to confirm if this is true as I could not see in the hatch when the motor was tilted up. The power had been cut to the vessel.


BARDID: FL-2019-0123
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-04-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:48:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE OKEECHOBEE
NearestCityorTown: BELLE GLADE
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 struck under water rocks when navigating out of the channel. V1 sustained damage to the hull and took on water.


BARDID: FL-2019-0124
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-04-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:14:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: UNINCORPORATED
County: SAINT LUCIE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent2: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was going over a large vessel wake. The wake was bigger than he thought and the vessel went through the wake, throwing the operator forward into his own PWC. The subject hit his head and was unconscious in the water. He had a cut on the right side of his head by his eye and minor hemorrhaging near the eye.


BARDID: FL-2019-0125
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-04-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:34:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityorTown: KEY WEST
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 HEADS SOUTH TOWARDS BOCA CHICA BRIDGE
V1 TRAVERSES UNDER BOCA CHICA BRIDGE 
V1 TOP DECK STRIKES BOTTOM OF BOCA CHICA BRIDGE 
V1 CONTINUES UNDER BRIDGE AND EXITS ON SOUTH END OF BRIDGE

The boating accident investigation revealed that Operator rented the vessel from "Fun in the Sun Charters" at approximately 1000 Hrs on April 3rd, 2019. He and ten of his friends were told to go to Boca Chica Beach on the south side of Boca Chica Key because the wind was strong that day from the Northeast. 

Subject gave him explicit instructions of where to go for the day-long rental. Operator instead went to the North side of Key West to observe wild dolphins. After returning from the North side of the island, Operator was en-route to their original destination at Boca Chica beach. Operator navigated the Gulf of Mexico and planned on traversing under the Boca Chica Bridge to get to the Atlantic side. Operator approached the bridge at approximately 1:34 PM on April 3rd, 2019. Operator chose the third span from the west to traverse under the bridge. Operator claims that he was unsure of the clearance under the bridge and the height of his rental vessel and slowed the vessel. Operator said that as he approached the bridge, the upper most railings of the boat hit the bridge. He continued on under the bridge to the south side so as not to incur any further damage by putting the vessel in reverse. The Boca Chica Bridge is a dual span fixed bridge approximately 2600 ft in length with a vertical clearance of 20ft at the center of the bridge and lower clearances of approximately 10ft at the east and west ends of the bridge(see NOAA Chart 11442 “N” US 1 Fixed Bridges).


BARDID: FL-2019-0126
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-02-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:34:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: C103N
NearestCityorTown: HOMESTEAD
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On February 24th, 2018, at approximately 1430 hours, a jetski with two occupants were navigating southbound on C103N. As they approached the bridge located at SW 288 Street the operator told the occupant to duck down.  

The occupant lifted her head before they had completely passed under the bridge and  struck her head, resulting in severe trauma. Occupant was airlifted by Miami-Dade Air Rescue and transported to Jackson South Trauma Center where she was admitted in critical condition. ; Victim suffered fraction of the skull and hair fraction on her neck.


BARDID: FL-2019-0127
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-01-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: MANATEE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: PALMETTO
County: MANATEE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On January 13, 2019, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) was notified by the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office (MSO) that a body was found floating in the Manatee River. On 1/12/19 Victim left his residence on the river in his 12’ aluminum vessel and proceeded to a restaurant east of I-75 on the Manatee River. Victim arrived at the restaurant at approximately 1500 hrs. and left the restaurant at approximately 2000 hrs. Victim was found deceased at approximately 0857 hrs. on 1/13/19. Victim’s vessel was found on 1/16/19 with no damage.

INVESTIGATION
NOTE: All times and distances are approximate. All photographs are taken by Investigator unless otherwise indicated. All diagrams are not to scale and created by Investigator unless otherwise stated. 

INVESTIGATION CHRONOLOGY

Sunday 1/13/19

0900 hrs. I, Investigator, was notified by FWC Officer about the body of Victim found floating in the Manatee River.

0930 hrs. I went on duty and was en-route to the scene. 

0945 hrs. MSO Deputy made next of kin notification to wife 

1007 hrs. I arrived on scene.

1014 hrs. I asked for FWC air assets to assist in the search for V1. 

1124 hrs. I notified FWC Dive Team to be on standby if V1 was not located that day.

1245 hrs. I contacted the United States Coast Guard (USCG) and asked them to put out a notice to mariners to be on the lookout for V1.

1332 hrs. I contacted the CSX Railroad Company who advised that the cameras on the railroad bridge that goes over the Manatee River does not record.

1400 hrs. I left a written statement for the bartender that worked last night at Woody’s River Roo. She advised she would fill it out and leave it for me to pick back up.
 
1533 hrs. I spoke with FWC Pilot who advised he would fly over the Manatee and Braden River and attempt to locate V1.

1658 hrs. He advised he was unable to locate V1. 

Monday 1/14/19

1254 hrs. I spoke with the medical examiner’s office who advised that they have not completed the autopsy for Victim.

1616 hrs. I received a written statement and video footage from a bartender at Woody’s River Roo on the night of 1/12/19. The video labeled, Victim Arriving to Woody’s River Roo, shows what appears to be Victim arriving by vessel at approximately 1509 hrs. on 1/12/19. The video labeled, Victim Leaving Woody’s River Roo, shows what appears to be Victim leave in his vessel at approximately 2014 hrs. on 1/12/19 and headed toward the I-75 bridge. The video labeled, “Victim Inside Woody’s River Roo”, shows what appears to be Victim inside the restaurant with what appears to be an alcoholic beverage at approximately 2000 hrs. on 1/12/19.

Tuesday 1/15/19

0900 hrs. FWC Dive Team began a dive operation in attempt to locate V1. See picture labeled “Approximate area FWC Dive Team searched visually and with sonar on 1/15/19”.

1242 hrs. I contacted victim’s wife who advised to contact her daughter with any questions I might have.

1246 hrs. I contacted Victim’s daughter who informed me that V1 had two PFD’s, two blue cushions, one rusty colored duffle bag, and two paddles on board. She also provided the name and number for a friend that was with Victim at Woody’s River Roo the night of 1/12/19. Victim’s daughter advised she would send photos of V1. 

1300 hrs. I reviewed camera footage from Caddy’s on the Pointe, 801 Riverside Dr. E. Bradenton. The footage was from the tiki bar closest to their dock. The footage was from 2030 to 2100 hrs. I did not observe Victim or V1 in that footage.  

1314 hrs. I spoke with who was with Victim at Woody’s River Roo on the night of 1/12/19.  Subject advised that Victim had been drinking that night and would consider him to be under the influence. Subject also advised that Victim fell in…


BARDID: FL-2019-0128
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-04-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 05:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: JUPITER INLET
NearestCityorTown: JUPITER
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentCause1: Missing or inadequate navigation aids
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 struck a metal can and buoy marking the anchor line of a dredge boat. 
On April 8, 2019, I, Officer of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) was on patrol in Palm Beach County. At approximately 1338 hours I was asked by Lieutenant (FWC) to assist with the investigation of a boating accident which occurred in the Jupiter Inlet the day before, at approximately 0500 hours on April 7, 2019. The information we received from the reporting person was that he struck a metal tank in the Jupiter inlet that a dredging company was using.

On April, 8, 2019 at approximately 1400 we arrived at the Jupiter inlet to speak with employees of the dredge company, Ferreria Construction. Upon arrival we met with the project superintendent who was aware of the incident and said his employee was on the dredge when it happened and spoke with Operator on the morning of April 7, 2019 when the incident occurred. Supervisor said the metal tank is necessary and commonly used in dredging operations to mark the anchor line beneath the water. He said the tank, a 55 gallon drum, is marked with a light and orange round floating ball buoy with reflective tape. However, due to the tidal current pulling the buoy and tank, the light can be pushed underwater. 

Crew member was not present, so I left a sworn written statement with Supervisor for him to write. We took a vessel out to look at the dredge operation in the Jupiter inlet. We noticed the buoy and metal tank Operator had struck the morning prior. We noticed the reflective tape on the buoy, but we could not see the light on the metal tank as it was underwater at the time.


BARDID: FL-2019-0129
State: FL
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-04-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 05:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityorTown: KEY WEST
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel fire at Key West City Marina.  Vessel is a complete loss.  No injuries or other property damage reported. As reported by the owner on-board at the time of the fire, sometime between 0400-0600 hours, he started the boat engine (diesel) and went forward on the boat.  He then saw a bright light which he identified as  the boat on fire.  He immediately boarded his vessel and went to a neighboring boat in the mooring field. 
	The sailboat is a total loss and he has contracted with Tow Boat US to remove the boat from the water.


BARDID: FL-2019-0130
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-04-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHOCTAWHATCHEE BAY
NearestCityorTown: DESTIN
County: OKALOOSA
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On April 2, 2019, I, Officer responded to a boating accident involving two personal watercraft. The accident took place in Choctawhatchee bay when one of the rented PWC's struck the other rented PWC on the front starboard bow. There were no injuries due to the accident. The PWC that was struck had an estimated $2,000 in damage.

The two men told me that they were riding their PWC's in choctawhatchee bay, just north of the north channel. Operator2 stated that he was slowing down his PWC and turning it 180 degrees and due south heading back towards the Marler Bridge. Operator1 was headed northbound at what they estimated to be 25 MPH. Operator1 drove his PWC directly in to the path of Operator2's PWC, causing Operator1 to make contact with the starboard side bow of Operator2's PWC. 

Operator1's PWC struck Operator2's PWC and caused damage in several places down the entire side of Operator2's PWC. The fiberglass was damaged in multiple locations, along with the handle bars and steering column being broke on Operator2's PWC. 

Operator1 said he was ejected from his PWC during the collision, but Operator2 said he was able to remain on his PWC. After the accident occurred, Operator1 and Operator2 returned to Gilligan's Watersports and notified the staff.


BARDID: FL-2019-0131
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-04-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:21:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityorTown: KEY WEST
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On April 8th, 2019, I, Officer of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) was on duty and in uniform conducting land patrol in Key West, Monroe County, State of Florida. At approximately 1624hrs, I was dispatched to a boating accident with injuries located at Fury Watersports, Sunset Pier, Key West. 
	After speaking with the victim it was determined that a fall from a jetski occurred and the victim dislocated her ankle. The victim was brought to shore and transported to Lower Key Medical by waiting Paramedics. 

 Operator1 advised me that she was going a little fast and hit some waves, the waves knocked Operator1 off the jet ski and she landed in the water. Operator1 could not tell me exactly how she injured her ankle but, she did state that she thought it was from the force of the impact with the water after she fell off the jet ski.


BARDID: FL-2019-0132
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-04-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: STEINHATCHEE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: STEINHATCHEE
County: TAYLOR
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Steering
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On Monday, April 1, 2019, at approximately 1520 hours, I Officer with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, received a call from dispatch regarding a boating accident in the Steinhatchee River.

A man was on his boat headed out of the river to go fishing around 0900 hours that morning. As he came up on plane after passing the resume normal speed sign, his vessel started to drift to the left. At this time, the steering on the vessel failed, he attempted to reduce speed by placing the throttle in neutral however it was not successful as he struck channel marker.

He was able to idle back to Sea-Hag Marina where they loaded the boat onto his trailer to keep it from possibly sinking.
End of Synopsis.


BARDID: FL-2019-0133
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-03-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: OCEANSIDE LOWER MATECUMBE
NearestCityorTown: ISLAMORADA
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 3/25/2019, at approximately 4:15 PM, a 12 foot aluminum vessel bearing the Michigan registration (MC5914TM) collided with a channel marker near the channel 2 bridge, ejected its operator, and continued into a residential canal on the oceanside of Lower Matecumbe Key were it again collided with a rocky seawall. The final collision was inside the residential canal. 

The vessel had only one person onboard. It is unconfirmed which exact channel marker was hit by the vessel but it was on the oceanside of the Channel 2 Bridge. It could have been a Channel 2 channel marker or a channel marker from the series leading into Caloosa Cove Marina. 

According to statements originally made by the operator, the steering wheel fell off when the collision with the channel marker occurred, but he then stated that the steering wheel fell off before the collision. 
The involved vessel sustained damage to the bow where the aluminum bent in an upward direction. There was also scrapes about midship on the portside. The 9.9 horsepower mercury on the transom of the vessel was also submerged for a significant amount of time and would not start. 
See ISR for further details on BUI investigation,


BARDID: FL-2019-0134
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-03-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityorTown: UNINCORPORATED
County: HERNANDO
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Collision with floating object
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
While at anchor, V1 noticed the vessel was listing to one side, and had water in lower hull. Operator attempted to raise anchor and power away. Anchor got caught in prop and vessel capsized, with all occupants on board.


BARDID: FL-2019-0136
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-01-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:13:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityorTown: CRYSTAL RIVER
County: CITRUS
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On January 9, 2019, a single vessel boating accident occurred in the Gulf of Mexico off Citrus County. V1, a 2005 Key West was found adrift in the Gulf of Mexico, unoccupied. The operator of V1 was found deceased, floating in the water later that day.

Review of gps track revealed, V1 was traveling west. V1 then made an almost 90 degree turn to the right, heading north. V1 then made a sharp, almost 180 degree turn to the right, heading south. Operator is believed to have left the vessel around the time of the 180 degree turn to the right (see image “Track deviation of interest 3”).

V1 continued traveling south at a relatively consistent bearing until it was recovered by the USCG, unmanned (see image “Location of vessel when found”). V1 was found on 1/10/19 at approximately 01:50 at approximate GPS location N28 04.8 W83 05.6. E. Operator was found deceased on 1/10/19 at approximately 13:46 at approximate GPS location N28 33.4 W82 59.8 The medical examiners office found the cause of death to be drowning and the manner of death an accident.  The autopsy finding included congested sclerae and congested and edematous lungs.


BARDID: FL-2019-0137
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-04-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: TAMPA BAY
NearestCityorTown: TAMPA
County: HILLSBOROUGH
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 4/12/18, two vessels were involved in a collision in the Tampa Bay, on the south side of the Gandy Blvd bridge.

Operator2 was heading east bound and Operator1 was heading west bound, the two vessels made contact just east of the marked channel under the hump of the Gandy bridge.

There were no injuries, minimal damage to Operator2s vessel, and extensive damage done to Operator1s vessel.

While Operator1’s vessel was visible to Operator2, his port navigational light may have not worked before the collision. Operator1 will be receiving a uniform boating citation for navigational lights that were not operational FSS 327.50(2)

·	Due to Operator2 not being present at the scene, I was not able to detect whether he was under the influence of drugs or alcohol at the time of the collision.

·	As Operator2 stated to me, he stayed his course during the head-on situation which resulted in a collision. Operator2 will be receiving a uniform boating citation for a violation of navigational rules resulting in an accident (first offense) FSS 327.33(3)


BARDID: FL-2019-0138
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-03-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:21:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: TERRA CEIA BAY
NearestCityorTown: PALMETTO
County: MANATEE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: Person struck by vsl equipment
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On March 27th, 2019, at approximately 1021 hrs. a single vessel accident occurred in Manatee County. A 22’ 1986 Aquasport bearing Florida registration FL 2255 EV, (V1), was traveling northeast in to Terra Ceia Bay from the Manatee River when an unsecured anchor traveled from the bow back towards the helm. The anchor struck an occupant in the head who was positioned behind the starboard side of the helm. The victim was transported to All Children’s Hospital in Pinellas County where he underwent emergency surgery for an open skull fracture with internal swelling.
 I met with parents of Victim, as well as hospital staff at All Children’s Hospital in Pinellas. They advised that Victim had part of his skull removed the day during an emergency surgery to help relieve the swelling. They stated that the anchor impaled his skull above his right eye approximately 7 cm deep at an upward angle. They informed me that Victim would be on antibiotics and under medically induced coma for the next couple days.
Victim was brought out of the induced comma and was sitting up and eating. Victim had complete memory of the accident and everything that took place.

·	V1 left Parrish with a total of four occupants at approximately 0830 hrs.
·	They were fishing the Manatee River at the approximate GPS position of 27.5283 and -82.6253
·	Before leaving to go into Terra Ceia Bay, Victim pulled the anchor and placed it on the bow 
·	V1 was traveling northeast around Emmerson Point 
·	V1 was traveling on plane at the approximate GPS position of 27.53545 -82.642333 when the anchor came from the bow and made impact with Victim who was positioned by the starboard side helm
·	V1 stopped, turned around, and proceeded to the Bradenton Yacht Club
·	V1 was traveling approximately 35 MPH in a slow speed zone at the time of the accident 
·	There was less than one foot of chop on the water when the accident took place


BARDID: FL-2019-0139
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-04-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityorTown: HOLIDAY
County: PASCO
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Overloading
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On April 14, 2019 I, Officer of the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), responded to a vessel accident that occurred at approximately 1455hrs in Anclote Anchorage (Gulf of Mexico).  A 20' vessel (FL0713RH) carrying 13 people had taken on water and quickly sank near the mouth of the Anclote River.  A good Samaritan was able to provide aid and call for emergency response.  Responding agencies included: Tarpon Springs Fire Rescue, Pasco County Sheriff's Office, Pinellas County Sheriff's Office, and FWC.  All 13 involved parties were transported to the Anclote River Park boat ramp, 2 of which were then transported by EMS to Advent Health in North Pinellas County to be treated for minor injuries. 

Carefree Boat Club member left Port Tarpon Marina with 8 total occupants onboard in a rented 2017 20' BEACHCAT vessel at approximately 1245hrs.  He traveled down river to Anclote River Park, where the occupants enjoyed the beach for approximately 2 hours.  It was at the park where an additional 5 individuals came aboard just before the 3 mile voyage to Anclote Key.  The vessel with a total of 13 occupants on board, made their way towards Anclote Key by way of the Anclote River Channel.  Approximately 1.5 miles from Anclote Key, the vessel began listing to its starboard side.  OPERATOR had the occupants move to the port side of the vessel to compensate.  This had no effect, so OPERATOR attempted to return to the boat ramp.  He turned the vessel to port, a wave washed over the bow, and the vessel was swamped/flooded.  The vessel sank very quickly without capsizing.  The location of the starboard rear compartment is level with the deck.  Although this compartment was found to be unlocked, it is unknown if the compartment door was open at the time of the accident.  An open rear compartment door would have increased the rate of sinking after the vessel was swamped/flooded.    
Occupant1 sustained a contusion to the top of her right foot while attempting to exit the sinking vessel.  The high number of occupants attempting to exit the vessel at the same time, caused impact with the sinking vessel and injury to the right foot.; Occupant2 sustained a contusion to her right ankle while attempting to exit the sinking vessel and/or climbing aboard the  rescue vessel.  Occupant2 also experienced respiratory impairment as a result of swallowing water during the incident.  An MRI was ordered as a precaution at the hospital (AdventHealth).


BARDID: FL-2019-0140
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-04-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityorTown: PORT ST. JOE
County: GULF
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 4/3/19, at approximately 1440 hours EST, Vessel 1 (V1) was outbound in the Gulf of Mexico just off of St Joseph Point in Gulf County, FL.  The operator was driving the vessel in a northwesterly direction at approximately 10-15 mph.  The wind and seas had picked up after entering the Gulf of Mexico from St Joseph Bay.  Occupant was sitting on a seat on the port side in the front of the vessel while it was underway.

As V1 was outbound and experiencing rough seas, a rogue wave came along and dropped out from underneath the vessel causing the bow to go down and slam into the water.  This sudden drop of the vessel's bow caused Victim to go airborne and then she landed on the edge of the seat underneath her.  This hard landing injured Victim's back and she was ultimately brought in to Port St Joe Marina by U.S. Coast Guard on a backboard.  Victim was transported to Sacred Heart Hospital in Port St Joe, FL and was later diagnosed with a fractured vertebrae in her back.  Victim was subsequently transported to Gulf Coast Regional Medical Center where she was admitted on 4/3/19 and released on 4/6/19.  She underwent surgery on 4/17/19 and was recovering from that at the time of this report.


BARDID: FL-2019-0141
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-02-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: APALACHICOLA RIVER
NearestCityorTown: CARRABELLE
County: FRANKLIN
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 Operated struck a sandbar during the night near the mouth of Scipio creek located in the Apalachicola River in Apalachicola. The Owner of the vessel was also present, had to wait until the following morning for Tow Boat US to retrieve them. The vessel was inspected by a diver and the props were removed due to significant damage.


BARDID: FL-2019-0142
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-04-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:28:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GORDONS PASS
NearestCityorTown: NAPLES
County: COLLIER
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
SINGLE VESSEL BOATING ACCIDENT, MOTORBOAT COMING DOWN OFF WAKE. VESSEL OPERATOR LOST BALANCE AND HIT BACK ON ARMREST, 8 OCCUPANTS ONBOARD, SUBJECT WAS TAKEN TO HOSPITAL BY AMBULANCE, SUBJECTS VESSEL WAS TOWED AND RETURNED TO NAPLES BOAT CLUB BY SEATOW, ONE INJURY REPORTED.
diagnosed with a fracture of the L1 vertebrate. 


BARDID: FL-2019-0143
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-04-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: RIVER
NearestCityorTown: JACKSONVILLE
County: DUVAL
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 02/28/2019 around 1815, I Officer responded to a vessel crash located in the area Fort George River near Hecksher Dr.

Upon my arrival, a witness stated two jet ski's had crashed into each other on this date at approx. 1700.

No one was around but there was a jet ski loaded on a trail in the parking lot. This ski (V1) turned out to be involved. 
Apparently he and another passenger were on V1 when it turned left into the travel of V2. V2 then crashed its front into the left side and front of V1.

The operator of V1 was taken to Memorial Hospital by his father(Owner of V1). I responded to the hospital and contacted them. 
The operator stated he was traveling forward but turned to the left when the other vessel crashed into him. He stated he was knocked into the water from the crash. He then made his way back to the shore and the father took him to the hospital by vehicle. His injury's consisted of a sprain on his left knee and small scratched that did not need stitches on the inner part of his left arm.

The owner of V1 stated the operator of V2 left his phone number prior to leaving the area. 

I was able to contact the operator of V2 and met him. He advised he was operating the vessel and the other vessel turned abruptly into his path, that was when they collided. He stated he had another subject  as a passenger with him on the ski. He stated he did not think the passenger was hurt. 

I issued operator 1 of V1 a UBC citation for No Boaters ID Card, a warning citation for violation of Navigation Rule 5 (not having proper lookout) and a warning for failure to report the crash.

I issued operator of V2 a warning citation for failure to report the crash. 


BARDID: FL-2019-0144
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-03-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityorTown: ISLAMORADA
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On March 28th, 2019, at approximately 1630 hours, a vessel bearing a Florida Registration of  FL 4859 MA was traveling ocean side of Snake Creek. The vessel struck a wave and the transom of the vessel broke free, causing the vessel to sink. 

Subject explained that he was traveling West to return the vessel back to A1A water sports. The winds were very rough, as were the seas. He explained his vessel struck a wave head on and the engine fell off the transom of the vessel. Once he assessed the damage, he noticed that the whole transom had been removed.

He immediately placed a Personal flotation device around his neck and called his supervisor. His supervisor called the USCG and reported the vessel sinking. I was able to get close to the vessel due to shallow waters. Sea Tow was able to float the vessel and bring it back to shore. He was not injured.


BARDID: FL-2019-0145
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-04-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:01:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CAXAMBAS PASS AREA
NearestCityorTown: MARCO ISLAND
County: COLLIER
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Steering
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
SINGLE VESSEL ACCIDENT LOCATED NEAR KICE ISLAND. ONE PERSON ON BOARD A PWC. STEERING CABLE BROKE WHEN ATTEMPTING TO TURN. PWC RAN INTO THE MANGROVES CAUSING THE OPERATOR TO BE INJURED AND THROWN OFF PWC. SUBJECT WAS TAKEN TO HOSPITAL. Possible tendon damage to his left elbow.


BARDID: FL-2019-0146
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-03-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:08:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: JUNO BEACH
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Calm
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 3/2/19 at approximately 7:15 Operator was traveling north bound in the ICW just north of the Jupiter office. According to Operator, a speeding vessel was traveling on the wrong side of the channel. He believed he was traveling 10 mph when he turned his vessel to the right to avoid collision. He ended up traveling 140 feet outside the channel and 70 feet through dense mangroves. No one was injured. Operator then got a ride from the security guard at admirals cove to his house. He spent an hour at his house and then called Jupiter Police department to report he was in a boating accident.


BARDID: FL-2019-0147
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-03-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ST LUCIE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: STUART
County: MARTIN
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On Sunday, March 3, 2019, at Sunset Bay Marina, Stuart, FL, while attempting to rotate V1 in a clockwise direction, changing the vessel heading from south bound to north bound, the current resulted in the bow/anchor pulpit of his vessel made contact with the starboard bow rail/starboard hull of V2. 

This contact resulted in damage to the vessel bow rail and starboard side. Upon continuing to pivot, V1's bow remained in contact with V2, pulling it away from the dock, resulting in the dock lines of V2 becoming stretched out. Upon the two hulls separating, the tension of the lines then resulted in V2 making contact with the dock on the port side.


BARDID: FL-2019-0148
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-04-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HALIFAX RIVER
NearestCityorTown: DAYTONA BEACH
County: VOLUSIA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Steering
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of the V1 had just modified a 9-foot rigid hull inflatable dinghy with a Kawasaki jet ski engine. The operator and his brother put the vessel in the water had Halifax Boat Basin.  The brother was on the shore videotaping when the operator attempted to throttle up on the vessel.  When he did it appeared to accelerate to a high speed in a northwest direction. It appeared he was unable to turn the vessel to the left, port side. 
The operator unable to control vessels direction or speed slammed into the starboard rear of a steel hull sailboat. The operator flew forward hit the sailboat and fell back into the vessel. The Operators brother jumped into the water swim across the basin and pulled the vessel back to the boat ramp can dial 911.
The operator was transferred to Halifax Medical Center trauma unit where he was admitted with facial fractures and broken bones

 I inspected the vessel and noticed he had altered the steering and the throttle to resemble something like an air boat. If you pushed the handle forward the vessel turned right if you pulled it back it turned left and there was a motorcycle type hand throttle attached to it to regulate the speed. Since the accident the operator has been unable to remember the events of that day and is currently in a rehabilitation center in Orlando.;The operators injuries were Broken right ankle Left leg broken at femur Multiple facial fractures Left side rib fractures Broken left scapula  The operator was admitted to Halifax Hospital. As of 04/30/19 the operator has had multiple surgeries and is in a rehabilitation facility to regain strength in his legs. Because of the head trauma the operator has no recollection of the accident.


BARDID: FL-2019-0149
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-04-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BIG CARLOS PASS
NearestCityorTown: BONITA SPRINGS
County: LEE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was heading west out of Estero Bay through Big Carlos Pass. The operator lost control of the PWC and struck Big Carlos bridge with its starboard side on the East side of the bridge. The operator was ejected, hit the bridge and ended up floating in the water. The operator was pulled out of the water by a good Samaritan and was transported to Lee county Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The PWC suffered damage to its starboard bow but was still operational and was released to its owner. 

Abrasions on head, right side and arm, both hands and a bruise on his right leg.


BARDID: FL-2019-0150
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-03-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BISCYANE BAY
NearestCityorTown: KEY BISCAYNE
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On March 16th at approximately 8:00 PM I FWC officer was dispatched to a Vessel accident on the waters of Miami Dade county. I met the vessel that was involved at Crandon boat ramp. Upon arrival Miami Dade Fire Recuse truck 15 was checking on the occupants of the vessel and cleared them of any injuries. I talked with the vessel operator/owner of the vessel. 

He told me that he was operating his vessel bearing FL9901HK on plane at night and was having trouble seeing the channel markers. He told me that he saw the Channel marker that he hit at the last second and could only take evasive action after he contacted the marker. He was cited for Careless operation of a vessel and not having serviceable visual distress signal on board.


BARDID: FL-2019-0151
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-03-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:01:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SOUND
NearestCityorTown: ST. JAMES CITY
County: LEE
WaterConditions: Choppy
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was navigating vessel out of a canal and encountered a yacht looking vessel about 100 yds in front and noticed that the wake was too much for the operator's vessel. Operator slowed down and when the third wake from the yacht hit the bow of his pontoon, the wake came above the deck and crashed into the bow, leaving a few dents in the front aluminum sidewall.


BARDID: FL-2019-0152
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-04-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:32:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COTTEE CHANNEL
NearestCityorTown: PORT RICHEY
County: PASCO
WaterConditions: Calm
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator was crossing the channel and turned the vessel while going over a wave.  The momentum cause the air boat to catch the wave and over turn.  The operator was ejected from the vessel and was able to swim to a near by vessel for support.  No injuries were reported.


BARDID: FL-2019-0153
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-04-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:39:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: INDIAN RIVER LAGOON
NearestCityorTown: TITUSVILLE
County: BREVARD
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
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 4/6/19 I responded to a head-on collision of two personal water crafts, both vessels were occupied by a single person. Both operators were transported to Holmes Regional Medical Center; one with critical injuries, and the other with minor injuries. The operator of the struck vessel was issued one citation for Florida statute 327.33(2)  for careless operation of a vessel.
Both PWCs were traveling west approximately 30 yards from shore when vessel 1 passed vessel 2 to cut donuts. Vessel 1 approached vessel 2 traveling approximately 20 knots when he turned the engine off to coast up to vessel 2. However, vessel 1 approached with too much speed and was unable to steer due to the engine being off. Vessel 1 then strikes vessel 2 at an approximate 15 degree angle, causing it to ramp over vessel 2, Striking Operator2 in his head, knocking him to the water and rendering him unconscious. 
After collision onlookers swam from shore to the location and assisted both operators to shore, operator 2 was unconscious and unresponsive when he was pulled to shore, and operator 1 received minor injuries from the collision and was alert when transported. 
Doctors from Holmes Regional Medical Center, determined Operator2 had suffered a brain bleed, facial fracture, jaw bone fracture, and water in his lungs. None of the injuries proved to be fatal. Operator1 only suffered a broken nose. 


BARDID: FL-2019-0154
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-04-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HURRICANE PASS AREA
NearestCityorTown: NAPLES
County: COLLIER
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
COLLISION AT THE SOUTH END OF KEEWAYDIN ISLAND INVOLVING TWO VESSELS. TWO WITNESSES INDICATE THAT THE SMALLER VESSEL STRUCK THE RENTAL BOAT AND CAUSED MINOR DAMAGE. NO INJURIES REPORTED.

Vessel 1 was in front of Vessel 2, both proceeding north approximately 200 ft from Keewaydin beach near hurricane pass. Vessel 1 completed a right-hand full circle turn.  Operator1 was proceeding at an unsafe speed considering the traffic density and his vessel’s stopping and turning abilities with consideration of other vessel hazards in the area. He failed to maintain a proper lookout or take any action to avoid his collision.


BARDID: FL-2019-0155
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-04-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:37:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SARASOTA BAY
NearestCityorTown: SARASOTA
County: SARASOTA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 headed west and began to leave the Centennial park (10th St boat ramp) slow speed zone at approximately 10 to 20 mph. Shortly after, V2 began to leave the Centennial park (10th St boat ramp) slow speed zone of a direction of north westerly direction at approximately 30 mph. V1 then turned north near channel marker 21. While V1 was traveling north, V1 and V2 collided.
Operator1Subject sustained 6 broken right ribs/ numerous contusions to the right side of his body.


BARDID: FL-2019-0156
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-04-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY
NearestCityorTown: TEQUESTA VILLAGE
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 struck the bridge fenders, a slow speed zone sign and a concrete piling on the Alt A1A Bridge in the Jupiter, FL. While traveling north on plane in the intracoastal waterway, V1’s port side struck the southeast bridge fender and attached slow speed zone sign. V1 continued north, struck and was ejected over the northeast fender then struck a concrete piling. V1 came to rest between the northeast fender and the concrete piling. The operator of V1 was uninjured. V1's operator did not maintain a proper lookout and was traveling too fast for the conditions.


BARDID: FL-2019-0157
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-04-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CANAL
NearestCityorTown: CAPE CORAL
County: LEE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Subject (operator) was navigating a canal back to his residence when he was witnessed by the complaintant of hitting at least 2 other docks surrounding the complaintant's. 

The subject, nor did any of his 5 passengers (according to complaintant) did not stop to assess the damage(s) nor did they make the attempt to address the damage/impact with the dock owners and continued to operator's place of residence. Complaintant also stated that the subject had a difficult time navigating after the impact and suggested that the operator was impaired.


BARDID: FL-2019-0158
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-02-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BAYSIDE WHITE MARLIN BEACH
NearestCityorTown: ISLAMORADA
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 2/24/2019, while on a guided PWC tour, Victim was thrown from a PWC that was being operated by her sister after hitting a vessel wake or rouge wave; Victim was seated behind Operator. The green and white 2016 Yamaha PWC that the sisters were riding on bared the registration FL 1264 RG and did not sustain any damage from this incident. The incident took place at about 4:30 PM off White Marlin Beach which is on Lower Matecumbe Key, Monroe County, Florida. Victim was taken to White Marlin Beach by Lyons where she was assessed by Islamorada Fire Rescue and then transported to Mariners hospital. Victim suffered two fractured ribs (9 and 10) on her right side.  


BARDID: FL-2019-0159
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-04-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HALIFAX RIVER
NearestCityorTown: DAYTONA BEACH
County: VOLUSIA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On April 21, 2019 at approximately 1930 hours, a single vessel accident occurred within the Halifax River in Daytona Beach, Volusia County, Florida. V2 is an unidentified white yacht. V1 is a 23-foot fiberglass inboard recreational vessel. V1 was operated by an adult male with 8 other occupants.  

V2, was operating at slow speed heading North in the Intracoastal waterway. 

V1 was operating on plane heading North in the Intracoastal waterway. V1 attempted to cross over V2's wake and one of V1's occupants obtained an injury. V1 called for help. Volusia County Fire/EMS responded and met V1 at Halifax Harbor Marina. 

V1 one occupant received injuries requiring treatment beyond first aid and life jackets were not used. victim was treated at Halifax Health Hospital for subarachnoid hemorrhage.


BARDID: FL-2019-0160
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-04-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHOCTAWHATCHEE BAY
NearestCityorTown: DESTIN
County: OKALOOSA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On April 6, 2019, at approximately 3:30 PM. Vessel 1 (V1) a 11ft. Yamaha personal watercraft (PWC), Florida Registration FL8057RN (#17), was being operated and a Vessel 2 (V2) a 10ft. Yamaha personal watercraft (PWC), Florida Registration FL4258RN (#2), was being operater reportedly just north of the Crab Island, near the North Channel. 

Operator1 and Operator2 were crossing each other’s vessel wakes. V2 speed decreased and V1 impacted the port stern of V2. The operators and passenger of V1 and V2 fell in the water. V2 occupant sustained a head injury from the impact. V2 occupant returned to Xtreme H20 in Destin Harbor and EMS was contacted. EMS arrived and transported him to Ft. Walton Beach Medical Center. V2 occupant was admitted to the hospital for observation and was treated with one stitch to a laceration on this head.  V2 occupant stated he did not recall any of the incident. Subject also had a contusion to head, sprained left ankle,  Admitted and released from hospital.


BARDID: FL-2019-0161
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-03-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PINE ISLAND SOUND
NearestCityorTown: SANIBEL
County: LEE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel (FL 1529 NS) hit wake causing injuries.

Victim stated she was sitting at the rear of the vessel in a seat. Someone suggested she move to the front of the vessel and sit with the other at the bow. After Victim passed the console she stated the vessel struck a large wake from a passing motor yacht. The wake caused Victim to fall to the deck. Victim stated a second wake passed causing her to be thrown into the air again and falling on the deck a second time. Victim stated the second wake caused her sister-in-law to fall on top of her. Sister-in-law landed on Victim’s right ankle causing it to dislocate and causing several fractures.


BARDID: FL-2019-0163
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-03-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: TAMPA BAY
NearestCityorTown: TAMPA
County: HILLSBOROUGH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday March 9th, 2019, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Dispatch Center received a call in regards to a vessel accident at the Tampa Yacht and County Club. I arrived on scene and observed the vessel named Island Soul impaled into another vessel named Anejo on the port side. 

The operator of Island Soul stated that he and the other occupants were leaving the fuel dock at the Tampa Yacht Club when the bow thrusters malfunctioned and stopped working. The Island Soul then began to drift towards the other vessels that were moored in their respective wet slips. 

He tried to maneuver the Island Soul away from the other vessel but was unsuccessful. The Island Soul struck a concrete piling near the midship area on the port side. The Island Soul then struck the Anejo’s anchor and bow pulpit causing the two vessels to be impaled with each other. The impact occurred near the port side stern of the Island Soul. The Anejo was docked and not being operated at the time of the accident.  The Island Soul also struck another vessel that was moored named Sirena on its bow pulpit causing minor damage.


BARDID: FL-2019-0164
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-04-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:44:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PINELLAS POINT TAMPA BAY
NearestCityorTown: ST. PETERSBURG
County: PINELLAS
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of V1 was returning to the shoreline from where he launched the PWC. V1 was traveling approximately 10 MPH. The operator of V1 slow the PWC down and unintentionally maneuvered the PWC towards the dock. The operator experienced off throttle steering and V1 traveled underneath the dock. 

The operator ducked and missed hitting his head against the front of the dock but did strike his head towards the end of the dock. The operator was ejected from the PWC, was lying face down in the water and was unconscious. The operator was transported to a nearby hospital with a laceration to the right side of his forehead and water in his lungs. 


BARDID: FL-2019-0165
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-04-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:16:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ESTERO BAY
NearestCityorTown: BONITA SPRINGS
County: LEE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was recreationally cruising as part of a guided jet ski tour of Estero Bay that had 6 PWC's traveling in a single line formation.  The lead PWC  was being operated by the employee of the rental company and V1 was positioned as the last vessel in the group.  V1 veered starboard and impacted a fixed channel marker.  The impact ejected the operator and occupant of V1.  The collission resulted in no injuries and significant fiberglass damage to V1.


BARDID: FL-2019-0166
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-04-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:52:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ESCAMBIA BAY
NearestCityorTown: MILTON
County: SANTA ROSA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 4/23/2019 at approximately 1715 hours, Operator along with his daughter and granddaughter were operating a 16' aluminum bass tracker in the Escambia Bay near the I-10 Bridge in Santa Rosa County Florida.  The operator’s daughter was sitting next to him on the port side of the vessel.  The Grand daughter was riding on the bow of the vessel.  Operator and Daughter were not wearing a life jacket.  Granddaughter was wearing a life jacket at the time of impact.

My investigation revealed Operator was operating the vessel southwest underneath the I-10 bridge at approximately 25-30 mph. The weather was nice with good visibility. Light wind with calm seas. It appears Operator started his turn to the left immediately after coming under the bridge.  He continued traveling at the same rate of speed during the turn.  He was going southeast turning towards the northeast.  As he approached the bridge after the turn was near completed, he realized the vessel was not turning sharp enough to make the turn.  At which point the boat collided with the concrete piling.  At the point of impact, all three subjects were ejected from the vessel. 

The vessel then straightened up due to impact and the bow of the vessel hit the second piling.  Both occupants of the vessel were run over by the vessel. It appears that Daughter was struck by the motor on her left shoulder causing a laceration and contusions to the same area.  Granddaughter was also struck by the vessel but was undetermined if the motor struck her.  She had a compound fracture to her right arm and a laceration to her right hand.  The operator did not sustain any injuries from the collision.  All three subjects were in the water for approximately 30 minutes till emergency crews arrived on-scene to assist.  All three subjects were taken to Sacred Heart hospital by Ambulance and treated for Hypothermia along with the above mentioned injures. 
All subjects were released from the hospital after required treatment.

The owner of the vessel was notified and stated to me he allowed Operator to use the vessel.  The owner does not have insurance on the vessel.

Nothing further to add at this time.; GRANDDAUGHTER:Open compound fracture to right arm requiring surgery. Laceration requiring stitches to right hand. Treated for hypothermia.; OPERATOR:Being treated for Hypothemia at Sacred Heart Hospital.  Patient has previous leg amputation and has trouble swimming due to past injury.; daughter:Laceration and contusions from prop to left shoulder.  Also treated for Hypothermia


BARDID: FL-2019-0167
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-04-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ST. JOESPH SOUND
NearestCityorTown: PALM HARBOR
County: PINELLAS
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Throttle
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V1, operated by the owner, was attempting to back his vessel into his boat slip at Homeport Marina. There was a strong wind at the time and V1 lost control of his vessel striking V2 while in a forward operating position. V2 was tied up at his slip across from V1. No one was aboard V2 when the collision occurred. V1 struck V2 while in forward gear, pushing V2's stern into the side of the catwalk adjacent to his slip.

V1 struck V2 with his anchor, which was secured to his bow pulpit. V1's anchor hit the port side of V2 near the bow, causing damage to the fiberglass deck, stainless steel bow rail, rub rail, and gel coat below the rub rail. V1 then backed into his slip and notified both the harbor master of the marina and eventually the owner of V2. 

Subject advised that his throttle/shifter got stuck and he hit vessel in a forward direction while attempting to back into his slip. He and his wife, a passenger on his vessel, advised that it was very windy that day and it was difficult for Subject to maneuver the vessel against the wind. Subject provided a witness statement in which he indicated that his control was struck, causing him to strike V2, while backing up into his slip.


BARDID: FL-2019-0168
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-04-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: TAMPA BAY
NearestCityorTown: CLEARWATER
County: PINELLAS
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
During a guided jetski tour a jetski with two persons onboard was approaching the Courtney Cambell Bridge. The operator, whom had never operated a jetski previously went to turn away from bridge to avoid hitting it and let off the throttle. Due to no propulsion and the current wind and waves the jetski struck a piling causing the fiberglass to crack on the bow. No injuries were reported.


BARDID: FL-2019-0169
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-04-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CARDSOUND
NearestCityorTown: NORTH KEY LARGO
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 hit a wave, causing passenger to hit his head on the rod holder attached to the T- Top. He was transported to the Homestead Hospital , where he receieved approximatley 15 stiches and surgical glue to close the laceration.  He was then released. Victim's head made impact with rod holders attached to the T-Top of the vessel, causing an approximate 4 inch, horse shoe shaped laceration on the upper front portion of  forehead. 


BARDID: FL-2019-0170
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-04-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityorTown: ISLAMORADA
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 caught fire in open water, from unknown mechanical malfunction.

Operator stated that he and Subject1, were on their way back to Founders Park Marina from Alligator Reef when the port side engine alarm had gone off and cut off power to the engines. Operator left the bridge of the vessel and went to check the engines. He stated that he could smell the fumes from the Halon fire extinguisher, he then cracked the hatch to the engine bay when he noticed black smoke emerging from the hatch. 

Operator then instructed Subject1 to grab the life jackets, while he radioed for help and grabbed the dog and two cell phones. Operator and Subject1, wearing their life jackets, exited the vessel into the water. Operator explained that they were picked up by USCG Islamorada shortly after. Operator also informed me that he had recently bought the vessel and that it is valued at $225,000.00.


BARDID: FL-2019-0171
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-04-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW/NORTH OF BROAD CAUSEWAY
NearestCityorTown: MIAMI
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On the listed date and time, vessel (1) was heading south bound on the Intra-Coastal Waterway (ICW) arriving at the Broad Causeway. While underway the vessel encountered a wave. The impact of the wave caused the victim to fall forward from her seat and hit the inside gunnel located by the bow of the vessel with her face. The victim was taken to Pelican Harbor boat ramp (79th St) where both Miami-Dade Marine Patrol and City of Miami Fire Rescue later arrived to assist. Fire transported the injured occupant to North Shore Hospital where she was assessed by medical personnel. No other occupant on board was injured. There was no damage was sustained to the vessel. Broken maxilla bone, 3 stiches to right cheek, 5 stiches to lower lip, 1 broken tooth


BARDID: FL-2019-0172
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-04-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SUWANNEE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: WHITE SPRINGS
County: HAMILTON
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On day six of their adventure, while paddling all day, they came upon the Big Shoals State Park Canoe Launch at approximately 2:00 pm. The group decided to take a few moments, and break at the launch. Subject1 advised that she had been told, after the launch the shoals should be soon to come, and would see good signs advising of the shoals and a portage site. After their short break they decided to continue. 
Subject1 stated that just before seeing the shoals she noticed an old faded sign high up in a tree on the left side of the river as she passed by it. She also stated she could hardly make out what the sign had posted on it. After seeing the old sign she also noticed a small sandy area on the left side of the river, but did not believe she was seeing the portage site due to previously being advised that the site would be clearly marked. Subject1 stated that the river became extremely swift and started noticing that the group was entering the shoals. She was still unsure at this time that the group was approaching Big Shoals. She had been told that this portion of the river has a named Big Shoals and also a Little Shoals and felt like they may be entering the Little Shoals. Subject1 stated that this was in fact not the case. She advised that the water became extremely aggressive displaying large rocks and rapids. Big Shoals has been classified at times to classify as having Class III Rapids. Subject1 and Subject2's canoe was the first vessel to enter the shoals. While traveling through the rapids, the canoe was overturned toward the starboard side due to the hazardous waters, tossing the two girls in to the water. This event caused Subject2 while falling out of the canoe, starboard side, to strike a rock with her left knee causing injury. She experienced a laceration on the front of her left knee cap. Subject1 advised she did not believe she was injured and began swimming, after being tossed, to Subject2's location. 

   The second canoe (V2), containing Subject3 and Subject4, traveled through the shoals without incident, remaining upright. Subject1 advised that vessel 2 was able to get beached on a sand bar just down river on the Hamilton County, right side of the river. One behind the other with the third canoe (V3) containing Subject5, Subject6, and Subject7 then began to enter the rapids/shoals. At which time, Vessel 3 struck a large rock causing the canoe to come to a stop, being trapped on the shoals. The water then began to force vessel 3 to rotate on the rocks turning the canoe sideways in the river, with bow facing towards the left side (Columbia County) of the river. 

Happening very quickly, the fourth and final canoe (V4), while entering the rapids, made impact with vessel 3 on the port side, near the front/bow of the canoe. Subject1 advised that this is when they noticed of Subject6 complaining of pain. According to Subject1's statements, all was able to stay in their canoes with the exception of her and Subject2. After making impact with vessel 3, vessel 4 was able to glance off and around the bow of vessel 3. Vessel 4 then was able to pass through the rapids and beach their canoe on the side of the river. At this time, there were two individuals in the water, Subject1 and Subject2, and one canoe trapped/stuck on the shoals with Subject7, Subject6, and Subject5 still in the canoe.

   Subject1 then began to organize a rescue, giving direction to the girls that had made it to the river bank. The group had some rope on hand and began securing it to a tree near the shore. Subject1 stated that two men also walked up from the trail nearby and assisted with helping them with the rope. Subject7 in which was in vessel 3, stuck in the rapids, attempted to dislodge their canoe. Her attempts was not successful, and water began to rush inside the canoe. Subject1 and Subject7 was able to get Subject6, Subject5, out of the boat and to the bank of the river with the assistance from the remainder of the group. Subject2, Subject7, and Subject1 also


BARDID: FL-2019-0173
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-04-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: INTERCOASTAL WATERWAY
NearestCityorTown: SIESTA KEY
County: SARASOTA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of jetski hit channel marker 53 in the intercoastal waterway near Little Sarasota Bay in Sarasota County. The collision resulted in the operator being ejected from the jetski and sustaining a pelvic bone injury. No other vessels were involved and there was no other property damage.

On 4/25/19, after not hearing from Subject, I gave him a call to speak with Operator about the collision. Subject advised they were already back in Illinois but he would have Operator give me a call. Subject also advised Operator was doing fine since the collision. After many times of speaking with Subject and attempting to speak to Operator, I was unable to make contact with her. On 5/8/19, Subject agreed for me to email him a sworn statement for Operator to fill out. Since then, I still have not received the sworn statement back and cannot get in contact with Subject or his wife after many attempts of calling them. 

Due to not being able to get in contact with any witnesses or Operator, I have no other further information to provide about this accident other than what is stated above. From the information I was provided, I can conclude that Operator was recreationally cruising south in the ICW, south of Stickney Point Bridge, at an unknown rate of speed. Operator hit channel marker 53 near Little Sarasota Bay which caused her to be ejected from the jet ski. The impact of the collision caused damages and injuries that are stated above and a good samaritan rescued Operator from the water. I was also unable to get Operator's operator experience, vessel hour time on the water, or additional questions answered since I was not able to speak with her. Operator sustained minor lacerations on her upper thighs and a broken pelvis.


BARDID: FL-2019-0174
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-05-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MARION
NearestCityorTown: UNINCORPORATED
County: OSCEOLA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
OtherEquipmentFailure: bilge access
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was attempting to get on a plane after fishing on the western end of Lake Marion at approximately 11:00 AM. The vessel had been slowly taking on water throughout the day through a hole in the bilge access hatch at the vessel’s transom, directly in front of the engine. 

There was so much water in the bilge that the vessel was unable to get on a plane and was plowing with the bow out of the water. The operator let off of the throttle and allowed the vessel to settle back down into the water, at this point his own wake caught up with the vessel and swamped over the transom. 

The operator and occupant both moved to the bow of the vessel and donned life jackets. The stern of the vessel then sank and made contact with the bottom of the lake, leaving the bow of the vessel out of the water.


 Both the operator and occupant sat on the exposed bow for approximately 30 minutes, until the Osceola Sheriff’s Department Agricultural Unit Deputies arrived and brought both men safely on board their patrol vessel.


BARDID: FL-2019-0175
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-05-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityorTown: NAPLES
County: COLLIER
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was attempting to dock. V2 was at dock stationary. The starboard bow of V1 struck the port bow of V2. V1 then continued into dock slip. 

Subject stated on 5/10/2019, at approximately 2300 hours, she and her wife were sleeping aboard the vessel. They were woken up by a load noise and a sudden jolt of their vessel. Subject went onto the deck of her vessel and noticed that the vessel next to her slip, had run into her vessel while it was trying to dock. There were no injuries during the accident and Subject called the Naples Police department to report the accident. I conducted a thorough inspection of Subject vessel for damages, the guard rail around the deck, from the bow back to the cabin on the port side was damaged. 

The striking vessel was a blue 44-foot cabin motor boat bearing documentation number DO1126828 and had only the operator aboard during the accident. I asked Operator1 to explain to me what happened. Operator1 stated while he was attempting to dock his vessel, the bow thrusters did not seem to be working properly.  Operator1 was not able to keep full control of his vessel due to this issue and the bow of his vessel struck the port side of the vessel docked next to him. I conducted a thorough inspection of Operator1 vessel for damage, there was a scuff mark on the starboard bow of his vessel where it made contacted the other vessel.


BARDID: FL-2019-0176
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-04-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BISCAYNE BAY
NearestCityorTown: AVENTURA
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator V2 claims he was attempting to dock on his lift. A wake from two vessels North bound pushed V2 against the seawall causing damage on his starboard side.


BARDID: FL-2019-0177
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-05-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:10:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: PRIVATE POND
NearestCityorTown: SANTA ROSA BEACH
County: WALTON
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Three subjects water skiing on a private pond in Walton County located a deceased female in the water in close proximity to a paddle board.

 A short distance away from the recovery site was the victim’s house.  There are no known witnesses.  Preliminary indications are she fell either while getting on the paddle board or getting off of the paddle board and struck her head on a hard unknown object and ended up in the water.  The body floated to the recovery location. Operator suffered a cardiac incident that resulted in becoming separated from the vessel and then drowned.


BARDID: FL-2019-0178
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-03-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: OLD TAMPA BAY
NearestCityorTown: TAMPA
County: HILLSBOROUGH
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On Friday March 08, 2019, operator was testing a jet ski out for another friend of his near Courtney Campbell Causeway. While he was operating the jet ski he struck an underwater object on the north side of Courtney Campbell Causeway and was thrown off the jet ski. He was able to get back onto the jet ski and get back to shore. His left thigh hit the water causing a contusion. He did not seek medical treatment for his injuries.


BARDID: FL-2019-0179
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-05-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:26:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityorTown: NAPLES
County: COLLIER
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday, May 25th, 2010, at approximately 1925 hours, vessel accident FWSB19OFF006746 occurred within Florida’s state waters, one-mile northwest of Gordon Pass, Collier County, involving one vessel (FL 7095 LL). There were two male occupants onboard. The vessel was adrift with the engine turned off while the occupants were fishing rod and reel. The vessel unexpectedly sank after an electrical/auxiliary malfunction of the vessel’s water intake system for the live-well. The live-well unnoticeably continued to fill with water without stopping, jeopardizing the vessel’s weight capacity. FWC and Fire Rescue arrived on scene shortly after the vessel capsized. There were no injuries reported.


BARDID: FL-2019-0180
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-05-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LOXAHATCHEE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: TEQUESTA VILLAGE
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 struck a mooring pole in Tequesta, Fl. While towing a skier west on plane in the north fork of the Loxahatchee River, V1’s port side bow struck a mooring pole. V1 came to rest next to the mooring pole. One of the occupants was admitted to Jupiter Medical Center for injuries sustained. All other occupants were uninjured. V1’s operator did not maintain a proper lookout.  The operator of V1 said she was looking at the skier behind her for too long and did not see the mooring pole until it was too late to avoid a collision. Subject estimated V1 was traveling 10-15 miles per hour upon impact.

V1 sustained scraping damage to its ports side bow and to the aluminum tubing on its ports side arch. V1 also sustained fiberglass damage to its port side stern. All damage was caused to V1 by its contact with the mooring pole. 

An occupant on V1 and was sitting on the port side bow facing backward during the impact. Victim sustained an approximately 3-inch laceration to the anterior portion of his right forearm, an approximately 4.5-inch laceration to the posterior portion of his right forearm and a friction burn underneath his right upper arm. EMS transported Victim by land to the Jupiter Medical Center where he was admitted. Victim underwent surgery on 5/21/2019 to repair the lacerations to his right forearm. All other occupants were uninjured.


BARDID: FL-2019-0181
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-05-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:47:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: INDIAN RIVER ICW NORTH
NearestCityorTown: FORT PIERCE
County: SAINT LUCIE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On Sunday, May 26, 2019, at approximately 11:30 hours, a sailing vessel was transiting north bound in the Indian River and struck the center span of the North Causeway A1A. The collision caused the vessel’s mast to break in half. There was no damage to the bridge. 

	The owner/operator stated that he had a stressful time leaving Taylor Creek Marina right before the incident and did not realize that he needed a bridge opening for North Causeway. His wife was on board with him and she also did not notice the height of the bridge. The vessel was operating at a slow speed during the time of the incident. Neither of them reported any injuries. 

	The vessel’s mast was split in half and the top portion of the mast was in the water along the starboard side. There did not appear to be any other vessel damage other than the mast and rigging. There was no damage to the bridge. The cause of the accident was operator inattention and improper lookout.


BARDID: FL-2019-0182
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-05-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:41:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE WEIR
NearestCityorTown: WEIRSDALE
County: MARION
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On Sunday, May 26, 2019 at approximately 1730 hours, a hit and run boating accident occurred at Eaton's Beach on Lake Weir located within Marion County, Florida.  The nearest town is Ocklawaha.  

Operator1 was operating a borrowed 2015 Robalo Chaparral while leaving Eaton's Beach Sandbar and Grill.  A patron at Eaton's Beach had his vessel, a 2018 21' Tidewater moored to the dock while he ate dinner with his wife.  The starboard stern of Operator1’s vessel struck the engine cowling of the unoccupied Tidewater vessel.  After the collision, Operator1 did not make any attempt to contact the owner of the Tidewater.  The collision caused a significant hole in the fiberglass of the Robalo vessel and caused dents, striations and paint transfer to the engine cowling of the moored Tidewater vessel.  No injuries were reported.


BARDID: FL-2019-0183
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-04-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:04:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MATANZAS PASS
NearestCityorTown: FORT MYERS BEACH
County: LEE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was recreationally cruising with six people on board from Matanzas Pass to the Gulf of Mexico to observe the sunset.  The operator was traveling at slow speed to transit Matanzas Pass and throttled the vessel to come on plane upon exiting the Matanzas Pass slow speed zone.  The operator navigated outside the marked channel and ran hard aground onto Bowditch Point beach.  The impact of the grounding forced two occupants violently forward into the cabin which caused injuries requiring medical treatment.
Occupant1 had scrapes and contusions to his right upper back and torso.; 
The operator had a contusion and swelling to left side of his face near cheek bone

The occupant 2had lacerations to the head and was admitted to the hospital for observation of potential bleeding of the brain. 
Occupant3  had an injury to the head, a laceration on the right hand, and a laceration to the chin.


BARDID: FL-2019-0184
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-05-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CNAL/CUT
NearestCityorTown: MOORE HAVEN
County: GLADES
WaterConditions: Calm
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On Sunday May 5, 2019, at approximately 5:00pm, I (Officer of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)) was dispatched to a boating accident that happened on canal cut on Lake Okeechobee. Once on scene I made contact with subject who claimed to be the operator and only person onboard the vessel at the time of the accident. Subject explained to me that he was traveling east on the canal cut when he saw a bass boat traveling in the same direction. Subject continued to explain that the other operator noticed him and at this time he began to give way and pass on the port side. He continued to explain that once he got to a certain point the other vessel started to turn in towards him. Once the vessel got approximately 10 feet away the other vessel sped up, to avoid a collision he stayed his course. Subject explained that he began to feel something hit his outboard motors which he believed were rocks. Subject was not able to get any registration numbers off the other vessel, he managed to get the vessel to Roland Martin Marina. After arriving at the marina Subject noticed one skeg was broken and one other damaged, he also noticed two propellers were damaged. The far starboard side engine was not able to trim up to inspect and Subject explained he could trim all motors up before the accident.
I climbed aboard and inspected other parts of the vessel, there was no odor of an alcoholic beverage onboard the vessel and I did not see any alcoholic beverages in plain sight. Subject claimed no injuries and had vessel towed at his own expense. Subject did everything he could to avoid a collision.

End of report


BARDID: FL-2019-0185
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-05-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:33:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: FT GEORGE RIVER INLET
NearestCityorTown: JACKSONVILLE
County: DUVAL
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On Sunday May 19th, 2019 at approximately 1630 hours I was dispatched to a boating accident with minor injuries at Alamacani boat ramp/Ft. George Inlet River. The boating accident involved a jet ski and a vessel and it occurred on the North part of the inlet. 

A vessel was traveling East in the Fort George Inlet when a jet ski, traveling behind the vessel, hit a wake and landed inside the port quarter of the vessel, striking the motor and an individual occupying the back seat. The victim recieved minor lacerations on his right side and upper right back, just below the shoulder blade. The victim refused treatment.


BARDID: FL-2019-0186
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-05-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:46:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityorTown: HUDSON
County: PASCO
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel capsizes while at anchor with 3 persons on board fishing. One person suffered a minor head laceration requiring sutures after impacting something on the vessel when it capsized.

 According to Subject1 they were anchored fishing near Pasco Reef #2 when his brother, Subject2 who was fishing near the port quarter of the vessel told him they were taking on a lot of water over the transom of the vessel. Subject1 then pulled their anchor and tried to start the vessel however it would not start. Subject1 then went into the cabin of his vessel to start grabbing lifejackets to hand to his son all while Subject2 was trying to bail some of the water in the stern of the vessel with a 5-gallon bucket. 

According to Subject2 the swells kept coming over the transom of the 23-foot Cuddy Cabin vessel and the vessel’s stern began to sink and started to roll over towards its port side, then it finally capsized leaving Two people in the water however Subject1 was still inside the cabin when the vessel sank and capsized.  Subject1 swam his way out of the cabin and made it to the surface of the water by holding onto the floating ice chest from the vessel. Subject1’s son suffered a minor head laceration due to his head impacting an unknown object on the vessel as it capsized. He was admitted to Bayonet Point Hospital and received approximately 8 staples to his head and was discharged.


BARDID: FL-2019-0187
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-05-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ST MARKS RIVER
NearestCityorTown: CRAWFORDVILLE
County: WAKULLA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel hit charted submerged object 
On May 13th, 2019, LT informed me of the report of a boating accident that occurred on May 2nd, 2019.  He explained that the owner of the vessel had reported it to the US. Coast Guard on the day of the incident and we needed to do a follow up investigation. I called Subject and interviewed him over the phone.  He told me he lived in Slocomb, Alabama and had been on vacation at Shell Island Fish Camp in St Marks Florida when the accident occurred on May  2nd, 2019. He told me, at approximately 8:30 AM, he was navigating his vessel out of the channel from the St. Marks Light House Boat Ramp heading to the main channel for the St Marks River.  His vessel had just attained planing speed when he hit a submerged object.  None of the occupants on his vessel was hurt but there was damage to the hull and the engines lower unit had been sheered off. He described the object that he hit was an old steel barge on the edge of the main channel.  He was upset that it was not marked with a sign.  He told me he had called the US Coast Guard, and FWC to report the hazard.  He told me his vessel was at Legendary Marine in Destin Florida for repairs. I researched  the chart for the St. Marks River, NOAA Chart 11406,  and identified the charted wreck.  The wreck lies outside the channel and is exposed at low tide.  Coast Pilots Manual #5 describes the wreck has a hazard to navigation.


BARDID: FL-2019-0188
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-05-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: INDIAN RIVER
NearestCityorTown: VERO BEACH
County: INDIAN RIVER
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 5/24/2019, at approximately 1400 hours, a single vessel grounding occurred in the Intra-coastal waterway near Vero Beach Florida.  A 55 foot Azimut motor yacht (V-1) grounded on the edge of the channel at an unknown location.  No damage was noted by the owner or operator at the time of the grounding.  V-1 was towed off the sand and continued north on the ICW.  On 5/26/2019, V-1 was north bound in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Volusia County Florida when it began taking on water.  USCG responded from Ponce Inlet Station and escorted V-1 into port in Daytona Beach Florida where it was hauled out for inspection.  It was found that the strut on the port side had been pushed into the propeller shaft.  The improper alignment caused the engine mounts to fail and water entered the vessel through the stuffing boxes. 

The Captain stated that while underway at approximately 10 knots, he saw the depth sounder indicated shallow water and reduced the throttle to idle speed.  V-1 grounded as the speed was reducing.  After being towed off the sand,  V-1 felt as though it was operating normally and that no damage had occurred.  Approximately two days later, while off-shore traveling north, the port engine came off of its mounts and water began coming on board.  He called the Coast Guard and set a course for Ponce Inlet.  USCG arrived a short time later and escorted them to port.  V-1 continued to the marina under its own power and was hauled out for inspection.  V-1 had been purchased approximately three weeks prior to this incident.  The application for documentation is underway.

Due to the time between the grounding and swamping, and the location of the grounding being unknown, I am unable to determine any further causation  regarding this accident.


BARDID: FL-2019-0189
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-04-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityorTown: GULF BREEZE
County: SANTA ROSA
WaterConditions: Calm
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause3: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 (V-1) an unidentified vessel was traveling west at approximately 35 MPH in the Gulf of Mexico near the Navarre Fishing Pier.  

Vessel 2 (V-2) a 17' Hobie kayak was trolling to the west at approximately 8 MPH in the Gulf of Mexico near the Navarre Fishing Pier.  V-1 passed V-2 approximately 20 yards off the port side of V-2.  

V-1 created a large wake and capsized V-2.  The operator and occupant of V-2 were thrown in the water.  One gunwale rail and one pedal drive were damaged and other items were lost or damaged by the saltwater on V-2.


BARDID: FL-2019-0190
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-04-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MATANZAS RIVER
NearestCityorTown: ST. AUGUSTINE
County: SAINT JOHNS
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 (23ft pontoon) was leaving the dock and lost power. Due to the strong outgoing tide, V1 was unable to restart the engine in time to take evasive action. When the engine was restarted, V1 moved forward striking V2 (38ft sailboat) causing damage to the starboard bow of V1 and stern of V2.

The impact of the collision caused the starboard pontoon to be crushed inward (see photos). Vessel two “STREGA” 38ft Sweden Yacht, was damaged when the pontoon boat hit its starboard stern. The impact of the collision caused gauges to the fiberglass on the hull.


BARDID: FL-2019-0191
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-05-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: EAST OF ICW NORTH OF VENITIAN
NearestCityorTown: MIAMI
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
2 pobs towed behind pwc, fell off and made contact with each other

On May 14th, 2019 at approximately 2:30pm in the area of Sea isle Marina near the south east side of the ICW when V1 a PWC belonging to Jet Boat Miami was towing V2 a yellow inflatable banana boat. V1 had a small mirror attached to the front compartment to view its towing passengers. The passengers were not wearing any head protection. the juvenile victim was sitting towards the front of V2 in the second position. Victim2 was sitting in the fourth position of V2. While being towed, both victims lost grip and fell off of V2 to the right side. As the victims were falling into the water, Victim1 landed on top of Victim2 striking the left side of the back of his head just above the ear towards the center with Victim2 right side eyebrow. Both victims sustained a minor 2-inch laceration and were transported to Jackson Memorial Emergency room for treatment of their injuries.


BARDID: FL-2019-0192
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-05-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:37:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ST JOHNS RIVER
NearestCityorTown: DE BARY
County: VOLUSIA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 01 (V01) was underway traveling north on the St. Johns River approaching marker 107. V01 operator stated that he hit a large wake and was ejected from V01, upon impacting with the water V01 operator felt pain in his leg and could not swim. V01 operator was helped out of the water and then to a nearby river bank. A sperate vessel passing by stopped to render aid and transported V01 Operator to the Lake Monroe Boat Ramp.

V01 operator was then transported from the boat ramp to Central Florida Regional Hospital in Sanford (CFR). Officer arrived at CFR and conducted an interview of the V01 operator. A sworn written statement was taken (see attached) and the interview was concluded.

No damage was visible to V01 and it was released to the registered owner.Central Florida Regional medical staff stated victim's injuries included possible broken pelvis bone.


BARDID: FL-2019-0193
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-05-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:22:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityorTown: FT. LAUDERDALE
County: BROWARD
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 struck V2 on it's Port Side Approximately 3 miles offshore /  Inlet Port Everglades

Operator2 explained that he and his crew were off shore conducting safety drills. When the drills were done, Operator2 and the crew started heading west bound for Port Everglades Inlet. Operator2 stated that the speed of the vessel was approximately 8 to 9 miles per hour. Operator2 and his crew then noticed that a smaller vessel was approaching their port side. 

Operator2 said he slowed down the vessels speed and when the vessel was still heading towards his vessel, Operator2 blasted the horn but was unable to get the vessel to veer off course. Operator2 did all he could to avoid the collision but the vessel struck his port side causing heavy damage. 

At approximately 1300 hours, Captain and his vessel arrived at Sea Haven Marina. I noticed that the vessels bow area had sustained extensive damage from the boating accident. I then met with Operator1 and asked what had happened. Operator1 stated that he was heading north bound en route to Port Saint Lucie. The vessels speed was approximately 25 to 26 miles per hour. Operator1 said that he was trying to synchronize both his GPS's. Upon looking up from his GPS, Operator1 said that he saw the vessel on his bow and there for causing to strike the vessels whole port side.


BARDID: FL-2019-0194
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-05-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HURRICAN PASS/KEEWAYDIN ISLAND
NearestCityorTown: NAPLES
County: COLLIER
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentEvent2: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On May 26, 2019, at approximately 1800, I, Officer with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) was on water patrol in Marco Pass, Collier County, Florida. I received a call from dispatch that a person was possibly drowning on the south side of Keewaydin Island. Officers (FWC) were on a vessel in Marco Pass and responded to the call.

I asked Operator what happened, and she stated that they were on the PWC together (Operator operating the PWC and Subject1 on the back) getting ready to tow the wakeboard. When she increased the throttle, Subject1 started saying that the rope was on her leg and it hurt. Operator stated that, the PWC did not take off like it should but the engine was revving. She said, Subject1 was saying that it was hurting more as the engine continued to rev. Operator stated that once she let off the throttle, Subject1 fell into the water. I asked Operator if she had been drinking any alcohol and she denied consuming alcohol. Based on my observation I do not believe Operator was impaired. I asked Operator if she would write a statement on what happened, and she agreed (see attachment).

After investigating the accident, I believe that the tow rope was possibly sucked into the PWC’s intake causing the rope to tighten around Subject1’s leg as Operator increased the throttle. I also believe that alcohol use on Subject1’s part may have led to improperly handling the tow rope.

I issued Operator a citation for towing a skier without a wide-angle mirror/spotter and, a written warning for no boater safety ID card.

No further action at this time.
The tow line from the wake board wrapped around subject's leg, cutting off the circulation and ejecting her off the PWC.


BARDID: FL-2019-0195
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-05-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: FLAGLER BEACH
County: FLAGLER
WaterConditions: Calm
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1, identified by Florida registration (FL8711BP) was cruising in the ICW at marker 102 headed South.  Operator 1 was in control of the vessel. Vessel 2, described as an approximately 32 foot SeaRay type vessel white in color with blue bottom paint, passed by Vessel 1 creating a large vessel wake. The wake from Vessel 2 caused Passenger 1 to fall inside Vessel 1. Passenger 1 sustained an injury to her back. Vessel 2 was not located.
  Victim had pre exisiting back injury. Victim fractured several vertabrae from falling in boat as direct result of passing vessel wake.


BARDID: FL-2019-0196
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-05-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: FLEMIMNG KEY CHANNEL
NearestCityorTown: KEY WEST
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 05-10-2019 at approximately 2130 hours, I of the Florida Fish Wildlife Commission, was on duty in Monroe County State of Florida. I was on patrol in uniform, in a marked vehicle in the area of Cudjoe Key. I was dispatched to a boating accident with injuries located at USCG Sector Key West. 
Once I arrived on scene, I was met by USCG members and they explained that there were eight persons on board the vessel during the crash, four of which had injuries and were taken to Lower Keys Hospital. One of the people on board was flown to Ryder in Miami. 
The crash took place north of Fleming Key, three hundred yards past North West Channel, in which the vessel collided with a channel marker. 
In her statement she explains, “They went out for a sunset cruise and riding back around outside of Flemming Key and someone yelled “Watch Out”, and we hit the channel marker on the right side of the boat. After a moment they noticed one male was not on board, they saw the male in the water. A Barefoot Billy’s vessel came to assist and called 911. She then stated they remained there until USCG arrived on scene.
a USCG member stated the operator of the vessel said, “He was talking with a friend on board”. “He wasn’t paying attention to where he was going”. He also admitted to drinking after he got out of work at 1730 and he had his last drink 10-15 minutes prior to the accident. 
	The witness statements from the hospital are as follows:
Subject1 stated that they were at Hurricane Hole Marina for happy hour. They left with Operator for a sunset cruise. On the way back in he hit a channel marker going Demolition and Fleming Key. One passenger fell over board and everyone else was banged up. Maybe driving around 20 mph and eight people total on the boat. . 
The seated field sobriety tasks performed were validated by Southern California Research Institute (SCRI) in conjunction with the United States Coast Guard (USCG) and the


BARDID: FL-2019-0197
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-05-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BLACKWATER RIVER
NearestCityorTown: MILTON
County: SANTA ROSA
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was travelling south on Blackwater River when it began listing to the starboard side. The pontoons filled with water. All occupants had to evacuate the vessel onto my patrol vessel.


BARDID: FL-2019-0198
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-04-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityorTown: VERO BEACH
County: INDIAN RIVER
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On April 24th, 2019 at approx. 1700 hours, I, Officer of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) responded to a call about an overturned vessel near the Sebastian Inlet. I was advised by dispatch that everyone on board swam to shore and there were no injuries. I arrived on scene around 1800 hours. Already on scene were Sebastian Inlet Park Patrol and the fire department. The vessel overturned approx. a half mile south of the inlet on the beach side around 1630 hours. I made contact with the owner/operator of the vessel, who had collected a few items that washed up on shore from his overturned vessel. When I arrived on the beach, Sea Tow was in the process of towing his vessel back to Christianson’s Landing boat ramp where his vehicle and trailer were located. 
I gave him a ride from Sebastian Inlet to Christianson’s Landing where Sea Tow brought his vessel. Once his vessel was loaded onto the trailer I interviewed him and his statements consisted of: (paraphrased)
·	I launched the boat around 1430 hours
·	I’ve gone out the inlet 100 times, I grew up in the area
·	I was fishing and was heading north towards the inlet, parallel with the beach
·	I was going about 10-20 mph
·	It was extremely calm, and I was in between two breaks off the beach, about 200-300 yards off the beach
·	A wave caught me off guard and the wave broke to the right of me and I got stuck in the white wash and was unable to steer out of it
·	The boat started to roll I just held onto the steering wheel, then me and the entire vessel rolled over into the water
·	At that time, I was stuck under the boat, but I swam out and swam to shore
·	When sea tow came, they pulled the vessel off the beach and ripped off the pulling platform.


BARDID: FL-2019-0199
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-05-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: NORTH PALM BEACH
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On May 5, 2019, vessel ran up a dock and seawall when docking. owner/operator of the vessel, told me that he and his girlfriend were coming back from fishing trip.  He was approaching slowly to dock his vessel.  When vessel came within few feet from the dock, he turned to get dock lines ready. When turning, he accidentally hit throttle forward and vessel accelerated, launching it onto a floating dock and seawall. 
;Occupant suffered two loose front teeth. One of them was chipped.


BARDID: FL-2019-0200
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-02-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:27:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BISCAYNE BAY: SOUTH EAST OF MO
NearestCityorTown: MIAMI BEACH
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On Sunday, February 3, 2019, at approximately 1120 hours, a Personal Water Craft [PWC] (herein after referred to as V-1) was heading westbound, southeast of Monument Island in Miami Beach, FL. A 32' Center Console Motorboat (herein after referred to as V-2) was heading southbound in the same location. 

Operator2 observed the PWC heading towards his port (left) side.  Operator2 turned starboard (right) to avoid collision, exposing the port bottom of V-2’s hull.  However, collision was imminent and V-1 struck V-2’s port side beneath the waterline.  Operator1 was ejected into V-2’s port hull below the water line and possibly struck by the vessel propeller as vessel moved forward, he sustained serious injury.  
  

For further details refer to Investigative Case Report #ISR040286.

; OPERATOR1 Injuries per Jackson Memorial Hostipal Report:   Injuries Include rib fractures, skull fractures, subarachnoid hemorrage, intraparenchymal hemorrhage, facial fractures, right pneumothorax, left lung contusions, right gluteal hematoma, suspected arterial source of bleed, and open third metatarsal fracture and a right iliac wing fracture  Diagnosis:  -Fracture of vault of skull, initial encounter for closed fracture -Pneumothorac, unspecified -Laceration with foreign body of scalp, initial encounter -Unspecified fracture of facial bones, initial encounter for closed fracture -Contusion of lung, bilateral, initial encounter -Unspecified fracture of right ilium, initial encounter for closed fracture -Acute posthemorrhagic anemia -Acute respiratory failure, unspecified where with hypoxia or hypercapnia


BARDID: FL-2019-0202
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-04-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: PALM COAST
County: FLAGLER
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1, identified by Florida registration (FL3195RA), was stationary at the dock at Hershel King Boat Ramp on the ICW. Operator 1 was in control of the vessel. Vessel 1 was stationary awaiting a trailer to back into the water. Passenger 1 had been tending dock lines for Vessel 1, The lines were slacked to allow the vessel to make space for the trailer at the ramp, P1 had line wrapped around hand as vessel drifted from dock and leaned in to remove the line, losing her balance and falling into the water from the dock. Upon arrival of the trailer, Operator 1 placed vessel in forward with no knowledge of Passenger 1 being in the water. The propeller of Vessel 1 struck Passenger 1 in the leg, causing non-life-threatening injuries.
Victim made contact with vessel propeller causing the lower portion of her right femur to break.Victim required orthopedic surgery.


BARDID: FL-2019-0203
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-04-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SEBASTIAN INLET
NearestCityorTown: VERO BEACH
County: INDIAN RIVER
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On April 6th, 2019 at approximately 14:00 hours, a 21’ center console vessel (FL9782LX) capsized at Sebastian Inlet. Owner and operator was navigating westward from offshore following a pontoon vessel through the inlet on an outgoing tide, his vessel yawed southward between two waves and the bow submerged, causing the vessel to list and capsize ejecting all three occupants into the water. 
	A nearby fisherman used his vessel to retrieve the three occupants from the water and transported them to Sebastian Inlet boat ramp. 
	The 21’ center console was retrieved by TowBoatUs, rolling the vessel upright, bilging out the water, and towed to the Sebastian Inlet boat ramp. The vessel was then towed to Christensen’s boat ramp per request of owner and loaded onto his trailer to take home.


BARDID: FL-2019-0204
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-05-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: INDIAN KEY FILL
NearestCityorTown: ISLAMORADA
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Jet ski vs flats boat.  Jet skier was playing in boat wake next to flats boat. He did not see the flats boat and turned sharply in front of the path of the flats boat.  Operator of the flats boat did not have enough room or time to avoid collision.
I noticed a group of three flats boats transiting in a line towards me in the channel on the bay side of Tea Table Relief. In between the vessels and Tea Table Relief were a group of jet skiers transiting alongside the vessels in the same direction.  The jet skis appeared to be jumping and playing the wake of the first two vessels.  I noticed a bright yellow jet ski (later identified as FL1384RP) swerving in and out of the boat wakes, spraying the third flats boat (later identified as FL2410NM) in line in the process.  It appeared to get dangerously close to the flats boat when the operator splashed them.  

Moments after, the bright yellow jet ski turned sharply to the right, right into the path of the third flats boat.  The flats boat turned sharply to the right and slowed to a stop in an effort to avoid the jet ski, but could not avoid collision.  Because the flats boat was in the process of turning sharply to the right, the underside of the flats boat collided with the right side of operator and the back seat of the jet ski.  The jet ski operator was ejected off of the ski and into the water.  This happened within 200 yards of my location, so I saw the accident clearly.  I quickly called Officer back onto our vessel and arrived on scene within minutes; 
Jet skier was treated for two fractured ribs.


BARDID: FL-2019-0205
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-05-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityorTown: PENSACOLA
County: ESCAMBIA
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 5/4/19, at approximately 1250 hours, I, Officer of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), was dispatched to a possible boating accident with injuries on Perdido Beach. Once on scene, I found a vessel (Later identified as DO1257823, "Row Sea" from Orange Beach, AL) that was beached, listing to port, and taking on water at the stern from high surf. There was a white male seated in the front passenger seat of the Emergency Response Vehicle already on scene, and when I was close enough to talk to him I identified myself and was able to confirm that he was un-injured, and was refusing medical transport. Subject confirmed that he was the sole operator/occupant of the vessel.  I asked Subject to tell me what happened and what led him and his vessel to end up on the beach. Subject replied, "Drifted", "About 3 miles out". I asked him to clarify what he meant, and he said, "Okay, went to sleep, drifted, and ended up here". Subject confirmed that he was the only person onboard and the only
operator of the vessel.
	All evidence gathered on scene and in interviews indicate that Subject consumed too much alcohol, failed to anchor his vessel offshore, fell asleep and allowed his vessel to drift and become beached.  The owner/operator was arrested for BUI and the vessel was salvaged throughout the night.  The vessel was salvaged/towed to the owner's residence in Orange Beach, Alabama later the following morning.


BARDID: FL-2019-0206
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-05-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityorTown: MARATHON
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On May 20th 2019 at approximately 1530 hours, operator was south of US 1 underway eastbound on her paddleboard when she struck the first bridge piling of the Duck Key Drive Bridge.  She immediately fell from her paddleboard, became entangled and pinned against the bridge piling by the board leash attached to her ankle and the swift current.  Subject witnessed Operator in distress and immediately rendered assistance by hold her above the water.  Operator subsequently freed herself from the leash and swam to safety.  The incident resulted in multiple cuts on Operator’s left leg, requiring treatment beyond first aid at Fishermen’s Hospital in Marathon; Operator: Received stitches in her thigh from being cut by the bridge piling.


BARDID: FL-2019-0207
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-05-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CRYSTAL RIVER
NearestCityorTown: CRYSTAL RIVER
County: CITRUS
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was traveling East at a slow speed when V2 failed to give-way while overtaking.

The starboard bow of V2 collided with the port stern of V1. 

 Both vessels contained all USCG required safety equipment.;

V1 occupant1 complained of back, neck and head pain following the crash.  Subject was struck in the back and head during the accident. 
Subject refused EMS treatment at the scene.; V1 occupant2:Complained of back injuries after the accident.  Was struck by the hull of the other vessel.; v2 occupant1:Impact injuries to chest area,  treated my ems and transported to Seven Rivers Hospital.


BARDID: FL-2019-0208
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-05-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HIALEAH GARDENS LAKE
NearestCityorTown: HIALEAH
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
operator made a right turn and fell off the to the left of the pwc hitting her head on the rocks bellow the surface.

On Sunday, May 19, 2019 at approximately 7:30pm operator was operating a PWC owned by subject when she made a sharp turn and was ejected from the PWC striking her head on the rocks just beneath the surface of the lake located near NW 158 Street/ NW 102 Ave behind Countyline Corporate Park. She was airlifted to Jackson Memorial Hospital and kept for observation for 48 hours due to a concussion sustained during her fall off of the PWC. operator had a concussion, small bleeding in between skull and forehead


BARDID: FL-2019-0210
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-05-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: PALM COAST
County: FLAGLER
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS TRAVELING SOUTH ON THE ICW IN FLAGLER COUNTY NEAR BINGS LANDING. VESSEL WAS WAS CRUISING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH IN CONGESTED WATERS. VESSEL 1 GROUNDED VESSEL WHEN STRIKING SANDBAR AND WAS EJECTED FROM WATERCRAFT. NO OTHER VESSELS WERE INVOLVED. OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 WAS TRANSPORTED TO ADVENT HEALTH IN PALM COAST WITH CONTUSIONS ON HEAD AND LEG PAIN. WATERCRAFT WAS TAKEN BY FAMILY MEMBERS FROM SCENE WITH NO DAMAGE REPORTED.


BARDID: FL-2019-0211
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-05-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityorTown: HUTCHINSON ISLAND SOUTH
County: SAINT LUCIE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On Sunday May 19, 2019, Operator was operating a PWC in shallow water near the shoreline of Waveland Beach. The PWC hit multiple waves which resulted in a rapid change of course and speed. Operator was ejected from the PWC and hit his head on the handlebar. EMS transported him to Lawnwood Regional Medical Center due to head injuries. Operator had multiple nose fractures and a large hematoma on his forehead. Witnesses reported seeing the operator also consuming alcoholic beverages during the day.


BARDID: FL-2019-0212
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-05-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MELOY CHANNEL
NearestCityorTown: MIAMI BEACH
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
JUVENILE RECORD: V1 struck V2 which caused V1 to then accelerate and strike V3, causing injuries to V3 passenger.
While speaking with Operator2, I learned that he was on his PWC 300-400 ft away from the bridge on the North side of the MacArthur bridge floating in the water. He began to turn his PWC towards his right when his PWC was struck by friend Operator1 on the left side of Operator2’s PWC. Subsequently, this caused Operator1 to accelerate his PWC, causing it to strike V3 occupant who was onboard a PWC bearing FL4399PW, operated by Operator3. 
This caused V3 occupant to be ejected from the PWC into the water. Operator2 said he saw V3 occupant say that her back was hurting. At this time, Operator1 and Operator2 fled the scene without rendering any aid to the injured party, exchange any information, or notify a law enforcement agency of a boating accident with injuries. 

Operator3 had help from another person bring V3 occupant to a nearby dock where she was met by local EMS. EMS then transported V3 occupant to Ryder Trauma Center for a fractured tailbone. Operator3 then found a local law enforcement vessel operated by Officer where he was informed of the incident. Operator3 advised she recognized Operator2 and Operator1 who work for a local jet ski rental company and are frequently in the area. She advised they regularly launch out of Watson Island Boat Ramp. Officer was also familiar with descriptions given from Operator3. Officer arrived at Watson Island where he saw Operator1 and Operator2 loading the PWC’s onto a trailer attempting to further flee the scene. It was at this time that myself and Officer 2 arrived on scene. 
Operator1 and Operator2 were both placed under arrest for violating F.S. 327.30(5) which states; It is unlawful for a person operating a vessel involved in an accident or injury to leave the scene of the accident or injury without giving all possible aid to all persons involved and making a reasonable effort to locate the owner or persons affected and subsequently complying with and notifying the appropriate law enforcement official as required under this section.


BARDID: FL-2019-0213
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-03-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: WITHLACOOCHEE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: DUNNELLON
County: MARION
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On March 30, 2019, at approximately 1600 hours, a single vessel (V-1) incident occurred on the Withlacoochee River.  Operator launched his airboat at the Spruce Boat Ramp off the Withlacoochee River and proceeded up river towards Flying Eagle WMA to meet friends and family.   While traveling up river, Operator attempted to maneuver his vessel through a right hand bend in the river.  During this time, he was unable to steer the vessel to the right following the river's path and inadvertently drove the vessel into the tree line.  The vessel stopped abruptly after striking a tree just inside the shoreline ejecting Operator and Occupant1.  The other occupants were thrown forward into the grass rake.   Due to the severity of her injuries, Occupant1 was flown to the Ocala Regional Hospital for treatment.  Operator and occupant2 were transported by ambulance to the Ocala Regional Hospital for treatment. Occupant3 suffered no injuries due to occupant2 using his body as a shield protecting him just prior to impact.
OCCUPANT1:Lacerations to the head/face requiring 78 stitches and 28 staples. Bruised ribs on the right side, esophagus trauma, blood on the lungs and cuts and contusions on the arms.Operator sustained several cuts to his forearms, left index and middle finger, contusions and a torn knee cap. Occupant2:contusions and an injuries to the eleventh thoracic vertebra (T11) vertebra.


BARDID: FL-2019-0214
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-04-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE DORA
NearestCityorTown: TAVARES
County: LAKE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 2 and operator were not moving.   

Operator of Vessel 1 was on plane, when water, allegedly, got in the operator’s eyes.  Vessel 1 struck Vessel 2.  Operator of Vessel 1 was not sure where he struck Vessel 2. 

 Operator of Vessel 2 stated he was struck by Vessel 1 on the starboard side and came to a final resting position on top of Vessel 2.   

Through investigation of both vessels, the damage indicates a more head on collision, with Vessel 1 striking the bow on Vessel 2, riding up the starboard side and coming to a halt on the steering column.  The operator of Vessel 2 right leg was struck by Vessel 1 and was bruised.      


BARDID: FL-2019-0215
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-05-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityorTown: ST. AUGUSTINE
County: SAINT JOHNS
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On May 7, 2019, at approximately 1420 hours, a single vessel accident occurred in the Atlantic Ocean from the shore of St. Johns County.  (V1) a 20’ fiberglass hull center console powered by a single 150hp engine, bearing Florida registration numbers FL. 8155 DJ. V1 was occupied by two adults, operator/owner, and passenger. V1 was anchored at Andy King Reef (N29.52’5914/W81.09’2067) in federal waters. Weather conditions were clear with 10 to 15mph winds out of the east with one to two-foot seas with the occasional three-foot wave.
While anchored, Passenger had gone for a swim and decided to sit on the port gunnel before fully returning into V1. While Passenger was sitting on the port gunnel a wave struck V1 causing V1 to list abruptly and forcing Passenger to fall out of V1. Passenger’s upper left inner thigh was impaled by the stainless-steel boat cleat that she had been sitting by on the port side gunnel. Passenger’s thigh was stuck on the boat cleat while the upper half of her body was dangling in the water unable to get back in V1. Subject quickly grabbed Passenger and lifted her back into V1. Once back in V1 Passenger had a large laceration on her left thigh. Subject cut the anchor line and returned to Vilano Boat Ramp in St. Johns County to seek medical attention. 
Once at Vilano Boat Ramp Passenger was transported to Flagler Hospital, St. Augustine by St. Johns Fire Recue. Passenger underwent surgery for the laceration to her left inner thigh. This concludes my involvement in the matter.


BARDID: FL-2019-0216
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-05-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityorTown: KEY WEST
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
This is a single vessel incident. Alcohol was not a factor. 

V1 was traveling west bound underneath Fleming Key Bridge. V1 was occupied by a single operator and 4 occupants. Operator failed to maintain a proper look out by not noticing Fleming Key Bridge was currently under repairs and is an active construction site. Fleming Key Bridge has been closed for transit by USCG until further notice. This has been broadcasted by USCG and is an active Notice to Mariners. 
Operator of V1 attempted astern propulsion and back away from the bridge. This astern propulsion was not enought to counteract the tidal current flowing west bound. V1 struck the Fleming Key Bridge on its port side below the water line. V1 was taking on water. This strike cause structural damage to the stringer/ bulkhead of v1. This damage has been estimated by myself to be over $2,000.00. The operator of v1 was issued warnings for vioating a USCG Navigation Rule and Improper display of Registration Numbers.


BARDID: FL-2019-0217
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-05-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityorTown: NORTH KEY LARGO
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
30 foot Vessel underway striking anchored vessel offshore. 

Operator1, the Registered Owner (RO), stated that they were at anchor at the Elbow preparing to fish. At approximately 1030 hours, a 30 foot vessel was plowing, bow up, and ran into their starboard side. Operator1 stated that the vessel was going approximately 10 miles per hour. He stated the vessel hit on the starboard bow quarter, rode up the on top of the t-top, and slid to the starboard stern quarter, ultimately breaking contact with the struck vessel. 

Operator1 stated that when the vessel settled, the operator did not say anything, and promptly left the scene. Due to rough conditions and scheduling conflicts with the reporting parties, I boarded their vessel on scene and took photographs of the damage to the best of my abilities. Operator1 was able to record the registration number of the striking vessel (FL 6877 RM). 

Upon investigation, I discovered the RO of the striking vessel. 

I visited the Monroe County address on May 10th, 2019 at approximately 1000 hours. I made contact with an individual in the yard. He stated that he owned the vessel bearing registration FL 6877 RM and that he was operating at the time of the collision. He stated that he just did not see the other vessel, and he apologized profusely. I informed him of the multiple violations that had occurred, and educated him on his responsibility to report a boating accident.


BARDID: FL-2019-0218
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-05-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityorTown: KEY LARGO
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (unknown origin)
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Fuel
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was travelling south to John Pennekamp State Park when the operator noticed smoke coming from the stern. After opening a hatch and seeing flames the occupants abandoned the vessel without injury, into a dinghy, before the vessel became consumed in flames. The occupants were picked up by a nearby charter vessel and brought to shore.   Due to damage an exact cause could not be determined.


BARDID: FL-2019-0220
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-05-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ST. ANDREWS PASS
NearestCityorTown: PANAMA CITY
County: BAY
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
I, Officer, responded to a boating accident involving two boats in the St. Andrews Pass near the jettys on Shell Island.  Operator of V01 advised me that his trolling motor malfunctioned, came unlocked which caused the collision to V02.  

occupant V02 advised that she injured her right wrist trying to push V01 off of V02.  She denied medical treatment but advised she may seek treatment if her wrist isn't feeling better over the next couple days.


BARDID: FL-2019-0221
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-05-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:09:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC
NearestCityorTown: KEY WEST
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On May 21, 2019, Operator1 rented a personal watercraft from Key West Jetski Inc.  He was operating the vessel in Key West harbor with passenger.  He struck a vessel wake and both occupants were ejected.  Operator1 was injured as a result. I contacted Operator1 and asked him if I could speak with him about the incident.  Operator1 agreed to meet me at his hotel in Key West.  When I arrived on scene, Operator1 stated that he had only operated a PWC one other time in the past.  He stated they were travelling at 30-40 miles per hour when "out of nowhere, some large waves appeared."  He could not recall if he was on the throttle or off of it at the time they hit the wave.  Both occupants were ejected from the PWC.  Operator1 stated that he hit his face on the side of the PWC as he was ejected.  He said a staff member came over to help them and then transported him to Key West Urgent Care.

Operator1 received 4 stitches in his lower lip and his front tooth was chipped as a result of the incident.  ; 


BARDID: FL-2019-0222
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-04-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityorTown: KEY WEST
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
V2 was pushing V1 Westward toward Fleming Key Bridge. V01 and V02 turned to starboard to pass under the bridge on the north side (right of the channel). With a pushing current toward the bridge, V2 was unable to maintain steerage attached to V1 and collided with wood dolphins and concrete piling simultaneously. Port-stern of V2 collided with dolphins and port-bow of V1 collided with concrete piling.


BARDID: FL-2019-0223
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-05-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityorTown: MARATHON
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator1 was operating a PWC in the area of East Sisters Rock, near Marathon, Florida. Operator1 struck a wave that caused her and the PWC to go airborne. Operator1 landed on the seat and heard a pop in her back. Operator1 immediately felt pain in her back and became nauseous. Operator1 was flown to Ryder Trauma Center in Miami for treatment. A medical assessment during the flight indicated that Operator1 suffered a back injury from spinal compression.


BARDID: FL-2019-0225
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-05-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: OCEAN POND
NearestCityorTown: GLEN ST. MARY
County: BAKER
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator stated that a small fire was burning in a wiring harness, from the battery to the trolling motor, under the front hatch compartment. The front hatch compartment housed the battery and the gas tank.  He further stated that he grabbed the fire extinguisher that was on the boat to attempt to put out the fire.  He attempted to move the gas tank away from the flame before he used the fire extinguisher and when he pulled on the gas tank the line came off allowing gas to spray out onto the fire.  He stated that the fire then immediately engulfed the bottom of the boat. He stated that he knew there was nothing he could do so he told his wife to grab the baby and jump into the water.


BARDID: FL-2019-0226
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-05-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ST ANDREWS BAY
NearestCityorTown: PANAMA CITY
County: BAY
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On Thursday, June 23rd, 2019, at approximately 1930 hours, I, Officer, with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), was advised by our dispatch of a vessel accident involving a jet ski and a submerged concrete structure. Dispatch advised the subject was having chest pain and was headed to Gulf Coast Medical Hospital. 

FWC Officers were on vessel patrol and went to Carl Grey Park boat ramp where the subject and her friend launched out of. 
When I arrived at the hospital I made contact with Operator1 and Subject. Both Operator1 and Subject advised me of what had happened. According to both, Operator1 and Subject were headed back to the boat ramp and where in the vicinity of the Landmark apartments when Operator1 struck something with her jet ski and got ejected. They both advised the sun was in their eyes and the water had a glare and were unable to see the structure. Operator1 was checked at the hospital and was advised that nothing was broken but that she was going to be sore. 

The next morning I picked up Subject from the City Marina in my vessel and we went to the accident scene. During the day, it was clear that there was a concrete wall that was submerged. We were in 9.6 ft of water and in some parts the wall was just breaking the surface. About 75 yards straight out from the scene is a Shoal Sign advising of shallow water. 

Operator1's jet ski had about $15,000.00 worth of damages.


BARDID: FL-2019-0227
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-05-15 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: TAMPA BAY
NearestCityorTown: ST. PETERSBURG
County: PINELLAS
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Reported 4/23/2019 at 1035 AM. Hit and run accident, unknown time. Fiberglass damage to the port quarter. No injuries. Unknown if anyone was on the vessel at the time of the crash. 
Upon arrival I met with the owner of a 49 foot catamaran cabin cruiser (DO1291743). He provided the following information:

	*When he woke up this morning he noticed a gash in the side of his vessel. 
	*He does not know who hit the boat. 
	*He was cleaning his vessel the morning before and didn't remember seeing the damage then. 
	*He slept on the boat that night and didn't hear any crash. 
	*He had spoken to the vessels docked near him and nobody had heard or seen       	     anything. 

I inspected the vessel and photographed an approximately six inch gash in the port quarter fiberglass. There were no other areas of damage on the vessel. I was unable to locate any witnesses. 

I made contact with the marina office and watched the prior 48 hours of the security footage. I was unable to see any accident on the camera facing the vessel.

I was unable to determine a time of crash or suspect information. Vessel damage estimated at several thousand dollars.


BARDID: FL-2019-0228
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-02-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:52:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHARLOTTE HARBOR
NearestCityorTown: ST. JAMES CITY
County: LEE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On February 28, 2019, at approximately 1452 hours, a two-vessel collision occurred in Charlotte Harbor near the mouth of Jug Creek in Lee County, Florida. The vessels involved were a 18-foot Sea Squirt center console vessel (V1) occupied by one adult male, and a 31-foot Rampage Sport fisherman vessel (V2) occupied by one adult male. 

V2 was traveling northeast at approximately 25 knots while V1 was traveling east at an unknown speed.  The bow of V1 struck V2 portside midship. 

V1 traveled behind V2 when it ramped the wake of V2, causing the operator of V1 to become ejected into the water. The operator of V1 surfaced and began waving for help. Good Samaritans observed V1’s operator in distress, pulled him out of the water and began performing CPR.   Life-saving measures were unsuccessful where he was later pronounced deceased due to his injuries. V1 continued traveling in circles before it stopped. V2 never stopped to render aid and continued home. Once he arrived home, the operator of V2 contacted an FWC officer advising he believed he was involved in an accident.

Operator1’s cause of death as Acute Thrombosis of the circumflex coronary artery and severe atherosclerosis of the coronary arteries.


BARDID: FL-2019-0229
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-05-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:04:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MELOY CHANNEL
NearestCityorTown: MIAMI
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On the listed date and time, vessel (1) and vessel (2) were cruising near Monument Island located west of the Meloy Channel in Miami-Dade County. Moments after, both vessels were traveling at an unknown speed and unknown direction when vessel (1) collided with vessel (2). The bow of vessel (1) struck the stern of vessel (2) and came down on top of vessel (1)s starboard side. 

The impact of the collision caused the operator of vessel (1) to be ejected into the water. Both Miami-Dade County, Miami Beach, and City of Miami Police Department arrived on scene. Miami Beach Fire Rescue later arrived and transported the operator of vessel (2) to Jackson Ryder Trauma Center where he was assessed by medical personnel. The operator of vessel (1) was uninjured. There were no other occupants on board or involved in the accident. 

Total damage- Approximately $2,100.00 dollars

Nothing further.

Operator2 advised, they were trying to splash each other with the pwc and Operator1 lost control. Immediately after, Operator1 collided with his pwc. He was going in and out of conscious but remembers Operator1 helping him back to the Island.  Operator1 advised, while riding the personal watercraft (PWC) water got into his eyes and once his eyes cleared he had already crashed into the other pwc. After the crash he helped Operator2 back onto his pwc and went back to the beach area of Monument Island. Operator1 advised both pwcs were borrowed from a friend. 
OPERATOR2 Sustained broken ribs, minor cuts, and a collapsed lung.


BARDID: FL-2019-0230
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-05-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:58:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE JESSUP
NearestCityorTown: SANFORD
County: SEMINOLE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Airboat operator was travelling northeast along the North shore of Lake Jessup.  He entered the cat tails in an attempt to locate a well known Airboat trail.  As he got close to the trail, he noticed it was dry.  He turned his boat hard to port in an attempt to turn around.  As the boat spun 180 degrees, the starboard edge caught the dry cat tails and caused the airboat to flip on to its starboard side.  All occupants were able to jump from the airboat.  They attempted to lift the airboat back to its upright position.  Just before the boat was upright, it burst into flames.  All subjects ran to dry ground and called for help.  

The other two occupants of the airboat confirmed the operator’s story.  The operator advised that he had approximately 30 plus years of experience operating airboats.  His registration was current and he said that all of his safety equipment was on board and functional.  Due to the burned condition of the vessel, I was unable to locate any of the safety equipment or inspect the operation of the navigation lights.  The cause of the fire is unknown, the boat was a total loss, valued at approximately $3000.00.

With the help of the Seminole County Sheriff's Office, the occupants were transported back to Lake Jessup Park Boat Ramp.

The operator of the Airboat was making arranges to remove the burned Airboat from the lake shore.


BARDID: FL-2019-0231
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-05-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BISCAYNE BAY
NearestCityorTown: MIAMI
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 collided with V2. Operator of V2 was ejected.

"According to Operator2 he was operating his PWC heading north when he saw another PWC approaching him from his right at a high rate of speed. Operator2 wasn't sure how fast either pwc was going. Operator2 advised the other PWC operator turned hard left just before impact. He remembers the collision and being pulled from the water, but could not give any identifying information regarding the PWC operator. He could only remember the pwc was white, black and yellow, “like all the pwc” in the vicinity. "

	Upon completion of the investigation, there was insufficient evidence to determine which PWC was the striking vessel. I was unable to clearly and definitively identify who was operating the PWC that collided with Operator2's PWC, and what was the exact cause of the accident. I concluded my investigation with a report taken.; OPERATOR2:Bruised ribs.


BARDID: FL-2019-0232
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-05-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityorTown: PANAMA CITY BEACH
County: BAY
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On May 7, 2019 at approximately 1215 hours, I received a call for a boating accident in the Gulf of Mexico offshore of Shell Island.  I arrived on scene at approximately 1224 hours and saw a white 21 foot vessel capsized and washing against the shore.  The location was about 1 mile east of the Panama City Pass on Shell Island.

I made contact with the captain and crew.  The captain told me that everyone was ok, accounted for and no one needed medical attention.  Sea Tow arrived and pulled the vessel off the beach, floated it, and took it to the Bonita Bay boat ramp.  FWC Officers arrived and we escorted the captain and his 4 passengers back to St. Andrews State Park and Bonita Bay boat ramp.

Subject told me that he was traveling east about 30 yards offshore of Shell Island looking at dolphins when a wave crashed over the vessel and it capsized.  He said that he was pinned under the vessel for a few seconds and then swam out.  He and his 4 passengers then swam to shore.  There were no injuries to the captain and crew.  Subject completed a sworn witness statement about the events of the boating accident.  The vessel was removed from the water at the Bonita Bay boat ramp.  The primary contributing factor for this boating accident was operator inattention.  Nothing further.


BARDID: FL-2019-0233
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-05-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityorTown: MIAMI BEACH
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On Sunday May 26th, 2019 at approximately 1307 hours, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Dispatch Center received a complaint in reference to an individual who fell overboard and was struck on the left forearm by the vessel’s propeller/skeg offshore of Miami Beach in Miami Dade County, Florida.

According to Operator and Victim, the group of friends were out watching the Air and Sea show demonstrations off of Miami Beach.  Operator stated the sea conditions were getting too rough and they started heading back toward calmer water.  The vessel was traveling southbound at idle speed toward Government Cut in rough choppy water when a strong swell struck the portside of the vessel.  Victim was transiting along the starboard side of the vessel when the swell struck the boat causing it to pitch to the right.  Victim then lost his balance and fall overboard on the starboard side where he was then struck by the propeller on his left forearm. Victim has a 4" laceration to left arm. Victim was transported to hospital for evaluations and stitches to close the laceration.


BARDID: FL-2019-0234
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-05-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SAINT ANDREWS BAY
NearestCityorTown: PANAMA CITY
County: BAY
WaterConditions: Choppy
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause3: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 05/15/19 While fishing in his 14' Queen Craft Operator1 was thrown from his vessel and his vessel capsized from the wake of a United States Air Force Missile Recover Vessel Identified as MR-120-8802, a 120 foot 5,800 horsepower vessel.

He was able to right his vessel and bail the water out, however the 40 horse power outboard motor that had been submerged below the salt water was no longer operational.

Interviews have been conducted and the Operator of the Missile recovery vessel identified. He has been issued a Warning for Careless Operation of a vessel. ( F.S.327.33(2)) 

Nothing Further.


BARDID: FL-2019-0235
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-04-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW/ DELRAY BEACH
NearestCityorTown: DELRAY BEACH
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent3: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On April 28th, 2019 at approximately 6:00pm I, Officer, responded to a boating accident that occurred in Delray Beach FL. Vessel one hit two boat lifts doing significant damage to the lifts and the vessel. Investigation revealed the vessel operating at a planing speed in a restricted speed zone. the vessel encountered the wake of another vessel and then impacted two boat lifts.  The operator of the vessel fell to the deck and received minor lacerations on both knees.  He was able to operate the vessel back to the rental location. He received staples on his right and left knee due to lacerations obtained at the time of the accident.


BARDID: FL-2019-0236
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-05-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityorTown: JACKSONVILLE
County: DUVAL
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On 05/09/2019 at approximately 1630 I, Officer with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission was on land-based water patrol.  I was dispatched to UF Health North located on Max Leggett Parkway, in reference to a victim of a boating accident. 

	Operator stated the location of the accident was Huguenot Memorial Park between zone 5 and 9 and not far from the shoreline.  He said while attempting to drive the PWC past the waves he jumped the wave and was thrown off and hit his shins on the back of the PWC.  He then was unable to get back on the PWC and he walked it back to shore.  When he got back on shore he noticed the skin on the shin on his right leg was split open.  The Beach Rescue was called to bandage his leg, he then was driven to the hospital

Operator has a open flesh wood on his right leg that goes to his bone.


BARDID: FL-2019-0237
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-04-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:01:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ANCLOTE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: HOLIDAY
County: PASCO
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Shift
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was struck by Vessel 2 while moored to the dock.  No injuries were sustained.

I asked Operator2 to explain to me what happened.  OPERATOR2 stated that when he was initially operating the vessel, the throttle had gotten stuck in the forward position and it stuck when he was trying to maneuver the vessel away.  As I inspected OPERATOR2's vessel, I had him start the motor to check the throttle control.  The throttle was stiff and difficult to adjust.  

Vessel 1 was secured to the dock Bow in (front) and on the Starboard (right) side.  Vessel 2 was underway heading eastwardly when OPERATOR2 was not able to make headway change.  Vessel 2’s bow struck the stern (rear) side of Vessel 1.


BARDID: FL-2019-0238
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-05-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:02:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BLACK CREEK
NearestCityorTown: GREEN COVE SPRINGS
County: CLAY
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Owner/operator and occupant, wife were traveling east on Black Creek while overtaking a vessel in tow, when he lost control of his vessel and struck a bulkhead and tree on the south bank.
 Based upon injuries, damage to the vessel, bulkhead and tree along with written and verbal statements, Operator was on full plane traveling at or above 50 mph when he hit the wake from another vessel and lost control of his vessel.  As his vessel turned hard to starboard, his occupant was thrown from the vessel from her port side seat.  After Occupant1 was ejected from the vessel, it continued south until striking the bulkhead and then a tree approximately three feet from the back edge of the bulkhead where the vessels momentum was stopped.  The vessel then slid backwards approximately five feet where the bow was the only portion of the vessel touching the bulkhead with the remainder of the vessel resting in the water.
The witness/Good Samaritan recovered Occupant1 from the water and she sat on the starboard rear deck until we arrived. 
I followed up with Operator on 5/5/19 at 7:35 PM by phone to inquire about the injuries sustained by him and Occupant1.  They were both released from the emergency room on the day of the crash and it was determined that Occupant1 sustained two broken ribs and her left arm was fractured resulting in her arm being placed in a sling.  Operator sustained one broken rib, seven stitches and his nose was broken in two places.


BARDID: FL-2019-0239
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-04-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:25:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: INDIAN RIVER
NearestCityorTown: ROCKLEDGE
County: BREVARD
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On April 3, 2019, at approximately 0800 hours, operator launched his vessel (V-1) from Doc’s Bait House boat ramp on the Indian River in Merritt Island, in Brevard County Florida. Operator headed South towards the S.R. 520 bridge. At approximately 1100 hours a Good Samaritan boat was traveling North on the West side of the Indian River when he noticed V-1 half submerged. V-1 was approximately 150 feet from the West shoreline, and drifting in a Southwest direction. The Good Samaritan made a call to 911, and a Rockledge police officer arrived shortly after. The Good Samaritan towed V-1 to a nearby dock.  A search of the area was conducted by the Rockledge Police Department (RPD).  Victim was found deceased in the water at approximately 1230 hours in close proximity of the shoreline and incident site by RPD. 

Based on evidence and information gathered to date, the following conclusions have been made:
The cause of this incident is unknown.  There were no witnesses to the actual incident, however several possible contributing factors were noted.  

The victim:
·	Was not wearing a PFD
·	Had medical issues that could have rendered him unable to swim
The Vessel:
·	Contained no positive floatation material
·	Has a narrow beam and low gunwhales making it more susceptible to swamping and capsizing.

There are no independent witnesses to the incident.  I find the most likely scenario is that the victim was either standing or seated when he fell over, breaking the tiller handle extension loose from the tiller handle.  While the victim was going overboard, the light, narrow vessel took on water.  The victim may have started to swim and encountered some problem, possibly due to his medical issues rendering him unable to swim.

See ISR060674 for complete criminal investigation.

The Brevard County Medical Examiner’s Office list the cause of death as asphyxia (due to drowning), and the manner of death as incidental (case #A-19-266).


BARDID: FL-2019-0242
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-05-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BIG SARASOTA PASS/SOUTH LIDO K
NearestCityorTown: SARASOTA
County: SARASOTA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 2 was anchored to the beach and facing west in direction.  Vessel 1 was traveling westbound and attempting to return to the beach in the vicinity of where vessel 2 was anchored.  While attempting to return to the beach, vessel 1 struck vessel 2.  After striking vessel 2, vessel 1 grounded on the beach.


BARDID: FL-2019-0243
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-03-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:28:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityorTown: FORT MYERS BEACH
County: LEE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On March 8, 2019 at approximately 1828 hours, a single vessel accident occurred in the Gulf of Mexico behind Lani Kai resort on Fort Myers Beach in Lee County, Florida. The vessel involved was a 36’ Yellowfin (V1) occupied/operated by one adult male. V1 was stuck on the sand bar and had several persons outside the vessel trying to rock V1 while he was revving all three motors on the vessel, trying to power off the sand bar. A female was standing at the transom of V1. For an unknown reason, she fell into the propellers of V1 causing fatal trauma. District 21 Medical Examiners Report declared the cause of death as chop wounds of the head. At the time of death she had a blood alcohol level of 0.207 g/100mL.


BARDID: FL-2019-0244
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-02-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: BOCA RATON
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS CRUiSING NORTH BOUND ON THE ICW APPROXIMATELY NEAR CHANNEL MARKER 65. ACCORDING TO WITNESSSES THE VESSEL WAS CREATING AN EXCESSIVE WAKE, causing damage to v2 which impacted it's dock. THE BOATING ZONE FOR THIS AREA WAS DESIGNATED AS AN IDLE SPEED ZONE, WHICH BEGINS APPROXIMATELY 200FT SOUTH OF WHERE THE DAMAGE OCCURRED. BEFOR THAT ZONE IT IS SLOW SPEED, MINIMUM WAKE.WITNESS ACCOUNTS AND CELL PHONE PHOTOS IDINTIFY THE VESSEL NAMED ”SOUTHERN OFFICE


BARDID: FL-2019-0245
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-02-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: JEFFERY STREET CANAL
NearestCityorTown: BOCA RATON
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
THE DECRIPTION OF A 22FT MAKO CENTER CONSOLE BOAT THAT HAD ACCELERATED WHEN THE OPERATOR BUMPED THE THROTTLE ALL THE WAY FORWORD, COLLIDED WITH SEVERAL OTHER VESSELS ON THE CANAL BEFORE COMING TO A FINEL REST WHEN IT COLLIDED WITH THE SEA WALL AND A DOCK SYSTEM ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE CANAL. THERE WERE NO REPORTED INJURIES DURING THE INVESTIGATION


BARDID: FL-2019-0246
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-04-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:47:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: RIVIERA BEACH
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
As vessel 1 traveled east into the Sailfish Marina, it attempted to back into a slip. The strong south outgoing current caused the starboard side of V1 to strike the bow pulpit of V2. V2 was moored at the Sailfish Marina and no one was onboard.


BARDID: FL-2019-0247
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-05-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ST JOHNS RIVER
NearestCityorTown: JACKSONVILLE
County: DUVAL
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel one was traveling North West in the St Johns River @ White Shell Bay and struck a submerged pile of rocks.

On arrival, I made contact with the vessel owner/operator. Operator stated that he was traveling North West in the St Johns River and attempted to enter White Shell Bay at approximately 40 mph. He stated that his vessel struck a pile of submerged rocks that he was unaware were in this area. Operator and the three occupants were ejected into the water. Operator stated that he was uninjured and was able to swim back to the vessel and turn off the engines. The three occupants were helped out of the water and to shore by good samaritans in the area. The three occupants were treated on scene by JFRD for minor cuts and abrasions. The occupants stated that they received these injuries while swimming to shore against the rocks and oyster shells. The vessel was inoperable and was towed to Mayport Boat Ramp by a good samaritan. Once at the boat ramp, the significant damage to the underside of the vessel and engines was documented with photographs. 


BARDID: FL-2019-0248
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-05-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: WEST PALM BEACH
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday, 25 May 2019, vessel FL0551RT, owned by operator capsized on Intracoastal Waterways, next to Bingham Island. Vessel capsized without obvious indication.
Subject told me, he and his family were joy riding for a few hours around Palm Beach Island without any vessel issues.  They decided to go around Bingham Island and when they came close to it, vessel started to take on water.  He was able to put life vest on himself and subject2; his child was wearing one already.  Him and his family were able to swim to the island without injuries.
Town of Palm Beach Officer was nearby and was able to assist.
Vessel was recovered by SeaTow and towed to Currie Park boat ramp. Vessel did not have any obvious signs or indications to a reason for capsizing.


BARDID: FL-2019-0249
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-05-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityorTown: SANIBEL
County: LEE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Swimmer not displaying flag
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was traveling along beach line in designated idle speed zone at the appropiate idle speed and struck a swimmer who was in four feet of water with a mask and weighted belt on causing a laceration on his right foot on the inside towards the toe requiring sutures.;  The swimmer was not displaying a diver down flag and the operator did not know the swimmer was in the water.


BARDID: FL-2019-0250
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-05-03 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: APALACHEE BAY
NearestCityorTown: UNINCORPORATED
County: WAKULLA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 4, 2019, I was dispatched to a report of a damaged vessel.  When I met the complainant, he advised he had his vessel in the water tied to a dock.  He noticed the vessel listing on or about May 3, 2019 but did not pull vessel out of water or notice any damages until June 4, 2019, observed dented side panelling on the front right corner of the vessel consistent with a collision..  Estimated repair costs at Mike's Marine Supply totalled approximately $5,500.


BARDID: FL-2019-0251
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-06-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: BAYSHORE GARDENS
County: MANATEE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Failure to vent
AccidentCause2: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 6/4/19 Officer and I were dispatched to a boat fire call near Bayshore Gardens/Bradenton.  The operator/owner of the vessel was uninjured.  The vessel fire was extinguished by the fire department's marine unit.  SeaTow is scheduled to remove the remains of the vessel on 6/5/19.

On 6/5/2019 at approximately 1130am, I spoke with Subject through his insurance agent, who interpreted my questions and his answers for me.  Subject stated that he had refueled the vessel and taken it out of Sara Bay Marina on Thursday, May 30th to test it out since he had not used it in a while.  It had some engine problems which lead him to anchor it nearshore by Tiara Drive in Bradenton, FL. Subject went back to the vessel on Tuesday, 6/4/2019 around 9am, and tried to restart the vessel.  Subject opened the engine compartments to try to ventilate any gas fumes but did not turn on any fans or blowers.  After attempting several times to start the engines, there was an explosion.  Subject attempted to use his fire extinguisher to put out the flames but stated it only made the fire worse.  He then jumped into the water and swam to shore.  Subject stated by the time he reached shore, the fire department was already on-scene.  He stated the fire started at the carburetor and spread to the rest of the vessel.   

Subject was checked out by EMS, refused further medical treatment and wished not to formally report any injuries. the Fire Department’s Marine unit extinguished the flames with foam.  

At approximately 1:00pm, I joined MCSO Deputy on his patrol vessel to document the location and status of the vessel.  The vessel’s stern was found resting slightly onshore while the rest of the vessel was burned down to between a few inches and two feet of the water line


BARDID: FL-2019-0252
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-05-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BIG CARLOS PASS
NearestCityorTown: BONITA SPRINGS
County: LEE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On Sunday, May 26, 2019 at approximately 1740 hours, a two-vessel boating accident occurred in Big Carlos Pass (Lee County). V-1 and V-2 were heading offshore in the channel and alongside each other, when V-1 turned into the path of V-2, causing V-2 to run over V-1. Both vessels sustained damages and two occupants of V-1 sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Contributing factors were improper lookouts on both vessels, and the sharp turn of V-1 into the path of V-2.
Based on my investigation, I determined that V-1 (jet boat) and V-2 (offshore boat) were headed west out of Big Carlos pass at approximately 25 miles per hour when V-1 made a sharp turn to the right, and into the path of V-2. A period of time long enough for the occupants of V-1 to observe the situation and wave, and estimated at five seconds by a witness, elapsed before the collision occurred. At the time of the collision, V-2 struck the bow of V-1, displacing V-1 and causing V-2 to rise up and over V-1. This collision resulted in significant damages to V-1, and non-life-threatening injuries to two occupants of V-1. 

I determined that the accident was caused by an improper lookout by the operators of both vessels, coupled with the sharp turn of V-1. The operator of V-1 should have been more aware of his surrounding prior to making a turn and stopping, while the operator of V-2 should have had reasonable time to observe the situation and take some sort of action in an attempt to avoid the collision.; Occupant1:Several cuts/lacerations to arm/back/leg/feet. Treated by EMS on-scene.; Occupant2:Several lacerations to the extremities. Treated by EMS on-scene.


BARDID: FL-2019-0253
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-05-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:59:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SNAKE CREEK
NearestCityorTown: ISLAMORADA
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On May 31st, 2019 at approximately 1755 hours, a 2003 52’ Ocean Yacht bearing documentation number DO1147603 was on the Ocean side of Snake Creek drawbridge waiting for the bridge to open in order to cross to the bayside of Snake Creek. At approximately 1557 the operator of the vessel hailed the draw bridge operator over VHF radio in order to find out when the bridge was going to open. The bridge operator informed him that the bridge would open in approximately three minutes at 1800 hours. Operator was intermediately engaging the throttles in reverse to maintain position on the bayside of Snake Creek bridge against the Northbound current. At some point before the bridge was able to open, the 52’ Ocean Yacht operated by Operator lost all mechanical power and steering. Operator hailed a Mayday call on VHF channel 16 indicating that he had lost all power and steering and was drifting towards the drawbridge. The Northbound current traveling at approximately 2-3 knots carried the 52’ Ocean Yacht approximately 50 yards towards the drawbridge causing the vessels tower to strike the bridge. The top of the tower was left behind attached to the center of the drawbridge. The vessel continued on, passing under the drawbridge where a United States Coast Guard small vessel took the 52’ Ocean Yacht under tow. The Vessel was then turned over to a towing company to be towed into Plantation Yacht Harbor Marina.


BARDID: FL-2019-0254
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-06-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityorTown: PANAMA CITY BEACH
County: BAY
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was traveling SE and the engine died, causing the vessel to swamp and capsize.  I met the two at the boat ramp and found out the details of the accident.  They were trolling down the beach when their engine died.  Once the engine died, the boat took several waves over the stern and quickly sank.  The two men swam to shore.  Operator was trying to make arrangements to have the vessel removed from the water.


BARDID: FL-2019-0255
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-05-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: JEWFISH CREEK
NearestCityorTown: KEY LARGO
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was operating at cruising speed when the operator accelerated the throttle and struck V2's outboard engine while V2 was docked. 

Deputy stated that he observed V1 under the operation of Operator1. Deputy stated that Operator1 was speeding through Jewfish Creek, in front of Gilbert's Marina, on plane, and in violation of local county ordinance of a designated Slow Speed Zone. Deputy stated that he flagged down V1 in order to speak with Operator1 about his violation. Deputy stated that Operator1 accelerated the throttle while trying to operate V1 and struck V2's port outboard engine with V1's bow, while V2 was tied off to the dock.


BARDID: FL-2019-0256
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-05-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityorTown: ENGLEWOOD
County: CHARLOTTE
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On May 27, 2019 vessel 1 was traveling north from Stump Pass with four POB. The operator noticed that the deck had water standing on it and that the vessel was sitting low in the water. Realizing that the vessel was taking on water he told the occupants to exit the vessel and he drove the vessel towards the beach to shallow water. At that point waves began coming over the stern and the side completely swamping the vessel. Further inspection once the vessel was put on the trailer revealed that a hose came loose allowing water to enter the bilge and the bilge pump shorted out and was not functional.


BARDID: FL-2019-0257
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityorTown: CLEARWATER
County: PINELLAS
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper anchoring
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
The vessel was improperly anchored causing it to capsize.
On 5/30/2019, at approximately 4:10 PM, owner of the vessel and one other person were anchored and fishing from his fifteen-foot open motorboat.   The vessel was improperly anchored, from the port middle cleat.  The waves caused the vessel to take on water.  Operator said the bilge pump was not working.  The vessel capsized, and Operator and Occupant were ejected from the vessel.   Operator and Occupant were both wearing their lifejackets when the vessel capsized.  Operator tied the vessel to a pole and called Sea Tow to have the vessel removed.


