# ReleasableAccidentes

BARDID: MA-2022-0036
State: MA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Winthrop boat ramp
NearestCityorTown: Winthrop
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #2 was driving very fast, lost control and struck the dock and vessel #1 causing property damage.


BARDID: MA-2022-0037
State: MA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-09-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Dorchester Bay
NearestCityorTown: Dorchester
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #2 stopped to change music when vessel #1 struck the vessel causing injury and property damage.


BARDID: MA-2022-0038
State: MA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:32:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityorTown: Gloucester
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Starting in gear
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Two friends were preparing to go out on an inflatable boat.  Operator was clearing lines from the pie.  He simultaneously put in gear and revved the engine causing the vessel to go forward towards a moored vessel.  He turned left to avoid a collision and reached to grab the metal cleats on the pier when he fell overboard and was injured.


BARDID: MA-2022-0043
State: MA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:33:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Quinsigamond
NearestCityorTown: Shrewsbury
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
hit and run causing injury.  PWC drove over a minor and hit him while he was in the water waiting to wake board.  PWC operator took off.  Operator of the PWC was never located.


BARDID: MA-2022-0046
State: MA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:51:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Glen Charlie Pond
NearestCityorTown: Wareham
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Witness stated operator was scene sitting on a bucket driving very fast, made a hard turn and fell overboard.  The vessel was making circles and the operator was trying to climb back on board and became injured.


BARDID: MA-2022-0047
State: MA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Barnstable Harbor
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator hit a wave and causing him to jerk the wheel. Passenger was ejected off the starboard bow and operator was ejected off the port side. Passenger stated the boat was doing what he has now learned is called a “circle of death.” 

It was not going that fast, and he attempted to re-board the boat. He stated he briefly grabbed onto the side of the vessel but then fell back getting sucked underneath where he was injured. 

Shortly after he noted that the engine sputtered out and he was able to re-board the vessel with assistance from passenger who got on first. They attempted to return to the ramp. While returning the engine sputtered out two to three more times. He stated they attempted to call their girlfriends to call the fire department and when the boat finally sputtered out they called 911. Operator stated that the fire department and harbormaster department met them on the water and he was they brought to shore.


BARDID: MA-2022-0048
State: MA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:08:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityorTown: Dennis
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Inexperienced operator was cruising fast when he took a sharp turn throwning all persons onboard off.  One passenger sustained injury.


BARDID: MA-2022-0050
State: MA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Bass River
NearestCityorTown: Yarmouth
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
AccidentCause2: Improper loading
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Passenger was siting on the port transom near the engine in shallow water.  They grounded and the passenger fell off and his leg was injured


BARDID: MA-2022-0051
State: MA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:50:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Merrimac River
NearestCityorTown: Salisbury
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper anchoring
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
2 friends on separate PWC went out for the day to fish.  The PWC in this accident started having engine trouble.  He retrieved the anchor and tied it to handlebars.  

His friend was circling around to set up a tow line but when he came around the PWC was upside down in the water and the victim was struggling in the water and yelling for help.  

His friend tried to retrieve him from the water when another vessel arrived and we able to get victim on board.


BARDID: MA-2022-0052
State: MA
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-07-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:47:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Taunton River
NearestCityorTown: Fall River
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator and his passenger had been drinking at a bar on the water prior to having this accident.  Upon leaving the restaurant operator struck a pier causing injury to himself and passenger.  Operator is being criminally charged for OUI boat accident with serious injury, negligent operation, speed and fail to report.

Investigator concluded that operator did operate his vessel after consuming alcohol (BAC 2.0) while not maintaining a sharp and proper lookout using all available means at a speed greater than what was greater than reasonable and proper under all existing circumstances and failed to report the accident.


BARDID: MA-2022-0053
State: MA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Connecticut River
NearestCityorTown: Hadley
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator accelerated and victim/injured fell back landing in the jet wash into the water causing injury.  The operator left the scene and passenger.  When the operator was located she was charged with unsafe operation, leave scene of accident and failure to report.


BARDID: MA-2022-0055
State: MA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Bass River
NearestCityorTown: West Dennis
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator #1 was attemting to enter the fairway to turn his vessel around when he thought he was in reverse but thrusted forwarded striking to other vessels causing property damage only.


BARDID: MA-2022-0056
State: MA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:57:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Regatta Point State {arl
NearestCityorTown: Worcester
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
MEP office witnessed this vessel travelling extremely fast and then making a sharp turn catching a chine causing the vessel to abruptly and sharply change course.  Operator was launched off the vessel and passenger remained in the vessel until another wave caused the vessel to abruptly change direction again causing him to be ejected him from the vessel.   At this time the vessel was going around in circles.  Both persons started to swim back to the boat at which time the operator was injured.  The passenger went under and was located later that evening.


BARDID: MA-2022-0057
State: MA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-09-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Nantucket Sound
NearestCityorTown: Barnstable
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
According to media release vessel ran aground.  Officer has reached out to operator multiple times and has not been successful.  No further information.


BARDID: MA-2022-0059
State: MA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-09-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:12:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Manomet Point
NearestCityorTown: Plymouth
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #2 had his fishing rods out and thought vessel #1 saw him but he did not.  Vessel #1 engage engine and tried to avoid a collision but was no successful.  Property damage only.


BARDID: MA-2022-0060
State: MA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Menemsha Boat Basin
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #2 was having trouble maneuvering and retrieving the line to an assigned mooring ball and struck vessel #1.


BARDID: MA-2022-0061
State: MA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-09-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:29:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Lashaway
NearestCityorTown: North Brookfield
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Victims wife reported him missing as she saw his vessel unmanned and adrift on the opposite shoreline with the navigational lights on.  A search ensued.  Victim was found next day.   Vessel was found damaged but unknown when the property damage occurred.  Exact cause of accident unknown.


BARDID: MA-2022-0062
State: MA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-09-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:01:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Quincy Bay
NearestCityorTown: Quincy
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator ran aground at high rate of speed onto rocks causing property damage and injuries.   He was cited for fail to report, negligent operation and navigational rules.  He was also suspected of using alcohol.


BARDID: MA-2022-0063
State: MA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-09-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Cape Cod Bay
NearestCityorTown: Plymouth
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was operating with his brother on back of the PWC.  He turned quickly to the left and they both went over board from the right side of the PWC.  Passenger struck operator and became injured.


BARDID: MA-2022-0065
State: MA
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-09-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:39:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Nantucket Harbor
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
It was dark and fogging operator and passenger had been fishing but due to these conditions they decided to go back to shore.  Operator's GPS cut out and he failed to come down to a safe speed.  He struck the jetty causing property damage.


BARDID: MA-2022-0070
State: MA
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-04-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Taunton River
NearestCityorTown: Fall River
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
A male was in the process of purchasing the vessel and the engine kept stalling out in the river.  He made it back to dock and called the owner.  Owner stated that keep priming the engine and it should start.  The male said its fuel injected and does not need to keep priming the engine.  He stated the engine again and the cover blew up and he was able to jump out of the boat.  Subject had minor injury. Vessel total loss.  The dock was also damaged.

Officer suspected a battery was added to the vessels electrical system.  The act of squeezing the ball while the engine was running could have resulted in fuel leakage and fumes in the engine.  If the extra battery was attached incorrectly the electrical system could have been increased to 24 volts and overloading the system causing overheating or a spark at the engine starting a fire.  Point of ignition was not able to be determine given the amount of charring and melting of the engine.


BARDID: MA-2022-0071
State: MA
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-07-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Cape Cod Bay
NearestCityorTown: Dennis
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Owner had bought the vessel in March.  He was on his way back to shore when he noticed smoke coming from a hatch storage compartment by the windlass.  He looked inside the cabin, saw some and the forward compartment was hot to the touch.  His wife called 911 and operator put the boat in the direction of the beach to run it aground.  Operator went in search of a fire extinguisher as flames began to consume the front portion of the vessel.  As the flames came out of the cabin they left the vessel.  A good Samaritan assisted them to shore.  The vessel sank.  Cause of fire is undetermined due to the loss and subsequent sinking of the vessel.


BARDID: MA-2022-0072
State: MA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-09-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityorTown: Falmouth
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator stated he and his friends were headed out for a sunset cruise.  There were 7 persons on board (capacity plate was 5) .  A large vessel went by in the opposite direction sending a wake over his bow.  The volume of water from the wake caused the vessel to swamp.  Still under power the gunnel was just above the water he slowly powered towards a moored sailboat in the vicinity.  The volume of the water caused the vessel to swamp.  Movement of persons onboard caused the swamp boat to capsize with all persons going into the water.  Occupants were rescued a homeowner who heard the noise and made 2 trips to take the persons to shore.  No persons were wearing PFD's and the vessel was not equipped with a kill switch.  Overloading cause of the accident.


BARDID: MA-2022-0073
State: MA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-09-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:12:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Ashmere
NearestCityorTown: Hinsdale
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator/deceased went out on a kayak was seen by a witness capsizing and going under the water.  The conditions reported was wind gusts up to 21 mph that afternoon generating larger waves and hazardous boating conditions.  Cause of accident operator did not wear a life jacket.


BARDID: MA-2022-0074
State: MA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-10-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:45:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Freeman Lake
NearestCityorTown: Chelmsford
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Video from a nearby building showed a person fall off of a sit-on-top kayak and then go under near the swimming area.  He was located deceased and had not been wearing a PFD.  Cause of incident is unknown.


BARDID: MA-2022-0076
State: MA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-10-09 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Oak Bluffs Harbor
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 a moored vessel was struck by vessel #2 departing from the dock causing property damage.  No injuries.


BARDID: MA-2022-0077
State: MA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-10-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:58:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Onota Lake
NearestCityorTown: Pittsfield
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Crewing boat from a college struck vessel #1 and operator of vessel #2 and an oar causing injury.  Damage to motor.


BARDID: MA-2022-0078
State: MA
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-10-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Mashpee Wakeby Pond
NearestCityorTown: Mashpee
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentEvent3: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator and a friend went for a boat ride when they had engine failure.  The boat started to take on water.  They abandoned the boat as it sunk and swam to shore.  Vessel a total loss.


BARDID: MA-2022-0079
State: MA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-10-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Quinsigamond Lake
NearestCityorTown: Shrewsbury
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #2 a rowing scull was struck by vessel #1 a personal watercraft.  PWC was experiencing engine trouble and shut the engine off and struck vessel #1 causing property damage to both vessels no injuries..


BARDID: MD-2014-0001
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-04-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:38:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: North East River
NearestCityorTown: North East
County: CE - Cecil
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 4/11/2014, I was dispatched to Anchor Marina in North East, MD for an injured boater.  Upon my arrival the injured person had already been transported to Union Hospital.  I arrived at the hospital and was directed to victim who was laying on one of the hospital beds.  He stated that he had gone out on the North East River with his friend early this morning.  They had passed the 6 Knot zone area past Trainers when they sped up to about 35-40 knots.  They hit a wake that was about 5ft high.  Victim stated he went up in the air and as he was coming down the boat was coming back up and he landed on the seat in a sitting position and then got tossed to the left.  He was almost tossed out of the vessel.  Victim and operator then returned to the marina where Victim met with North East EMS and was transported to Union Hospital.  Victim stated he was having pain in the lower back and stomach region.  

All Events Occurred in Cecil County, Maryland.


BARDID: MD-2014-0003
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Worton Pt-Chesapeake Bay
NearestCityorTown: Perryville
County: CE - Cecil
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 05/09/2014, I OFC received a call from DNR communications about a boat accident that occurred on the Susquehanna Flats off shore from Perry Point VA Hospital.   When I arrived on scene the vessel had been towed to the VA boat ramp and the operator had been transported to Harford Memorial Hospital. I contacted NRP CPL. in Harford County. I asked her to  go to the hospital to get information from Victim. The passenger was not injured. I spoke with him about what had occurred.  He stated that they had left Tidings Marina in Havre de Grace sometime after 0630 am.  He said they were cruising across the Susquehanna Flats when he heard the engine rev. up and the boat suddenly turned sharply to the port side (left).  He stated  that it felt like they had done at least one complete 360 degree turn. He said both of them were ok but Victim was complaining of shoulder pain. Occupant stated that two good samaritan vessels had arrived to help them.  The operator was taken to the hospital suffering from a laceration to the back of his head, a broken collar bone, and possible broken left shoulder. All injuries were non-life threatening.
	 One witness following behind them in another vessel.   I interviewed Witness. He stated that he was cruising at about 4000 RPM (40 mph) and a few hundred yards behind Victim's vessel.  He saw the motor kick into the air and then a lot of water spray into the air. He said that they had hit a submerged log.  He saw it surface after the boat had hit it. He rushed to the vessel to check on the occupants. He said Victim was complaining of shoulder pain. Victim was taken to shore where he received initial medical care. A third boat towed the vessel to the VA hospital boat ramp.  The vessels outboard motor had been almost completely ripped off the stern. The only part holding the motor was the hydraulic cylinder and steering cables.
	 Once the vessel was pulled out of the water I inspected the hull and outboard motor.  There wasn't any damage to the hull. All of the damage occurred to the outboard which was laying on the ground behind the trailered vessel.  There is damage to the lower unit consistent with hitting a submerged log. Small pieces of wood were stuck on the leading edge of the lower unit.   Weather conditions for the morning were overcast with wind coming out of the ESE at <5 knots with calm seas. There was some fog with visibility of at least one mile. Air temp. was at 58 degrees F and water temp was at 59 degrees F.  At the time of the accident it was determined that the vessel was traveling in ENE direction and was traveling 40-50 mph when it struck the submerged object. Both occupants were thrown within the vessel causing injuries to the operator. The operator nor occupant were wearing PFD's.  At this time it has been determined that no violations occurred at the time of the accident. All events occurred in Cecil County, Maryland.


BARDID: MD-2014-0004
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-04-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:31:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Rock creek
NearestCityorTown: Pasadena
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On April 20, 2014 at approximately 0030 hrs Maryland vessel 5967 BP struck a semi submerged object causing hull damage and partial sinking of the vessel. The operator  was charged with negligent operation and operation of a vessel while under the influence of alcohol.  Operator suffered injury when he fell in the boat.


BARDID: MD-2014-0005
State: MD
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-05-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:53:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Northeast River
NearestCityorTown: North East
County: CE - Cecil
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On May 18, 2014 operator was operating his vessel on the Northeast River when he struck a submerged object in the water.  The vessel started taking on water and the operator was able to get the vessel to shallow water. No one was hurt and the vessel was towed to a nearby marina.


BARDID: MD-2014-0006
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Deep Creek Lake
NearestCityorTown: Oakland
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause3: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
ON May 24, 2014 , 3 adults and 1 child were onboard a boat when the motor stalled and the boat was swamped by water from wakes from other boats. The boat capsized. No one was hurt.


BARDID: MD-2014-0008
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:53:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Assawoman Sinepuxent Isle of W
NearestCityorTown: Berlin
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
I interviewed the persons involved and they stated that the accident occured because of not paying attention to all the jet-ski in the area. All parties refused medical treatment.

	 I returned to Paradise Watersport and interviewed the rental guide, who was with the group when  the accident happened.  He stated that they were told about the 100 ft. rule during the briefing. The guide stated that the operator of jet-ski #2, ran into the Port side of vessel #1.  

	 The people were picked up by USCG and taken to the coast guard station. The jet skis were towed back to the rental agency by the guides.

	 I issued the operators of both vessels warnings for pwc distance violations and cleared the scene.

	 At approximatley 6:30 p.m., I met with the owner of "Paradise Watersports," in reference to the damage to both jet skis.  He stated that the estimated damage to the jet skis totaled $2000.00.


BARDID: MD-2014-0009
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Susquenanna River
NearestCityorTown: Conowingo
County: HA - Harford
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On May 26, 2014, operator launched his kayak at Conowingo Dam attempting to cross the Susquehanna River. At this time he became caught in a whirl pool and he flipped the kayak and was not able to get back inside the kayak.  Several bystanders helped him to the shoreline and contacted EMS. He was transported to the hospital and was released.


BARDID: MD-2014-0010
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:46:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Ocean Gateway
NearestCityorTown: Ocean City
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On May 26, 2014 , operator was operating a pwc with a female passenger on board. They were heading back to the pier and were attempting to reach the floating pier and both leaned towards the same side, causing the pwc to capsize. The passenger was thrown in the water either sticking the floating dock or the pwc, sustaining injuries to her head and face. She was transported to the hospital.


BARDID: MD-2014-0011
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Spa Creek
NearestCityorTown: Annapolis
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On May 28, 2014, in Spa creek, Annapolis,  subject advised NRP officers that a vessel named Chaos, struck her 41ft vessel that was anchored causing major damage. Both parties did exchange information. No was injured.


BARDID: MD-2014-0012
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:24:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Hacketts Point- Ches Bay
NearestCityorTown: Annapolis
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 05/29/14 at approximately 4:30 P.M. I received a call for a boat accident that occurred off of Hackett Point in the Chesapeake Bay on the evening of 05/28/14. I made contact with the complainant, who stated that his 20' sailing vessel had been struck the day before while participating in a sailing race put on by Annapolis Yacht Club. Operator1 stated that at approximately 6:40 P.M. on the evening of 05/28/14, he, along with three other crew members, were participating in a sailing race around Hackett Point when his vessel was struck by another sailing vessel.  Operator1 stated that he was traveling in a westerly direction with his vessel leaning very heavily to the starboard side when he observed the shadow of the mast of an upcoming vessel but by that time it was too late and the masts of both sailboats struck each other. Operator1 noted that just after the collision he observed that the mast of his sailboat was cracked and he needed assistance from another boater to help bring him back to Eastport Yacht Club. Operator1 further stated that the mast of his sailboat did not completely fall apart until he was unloading the vessel from the water. Upon unloading the vessel, Operator1 stated that the mast completely broke apart into two pieces. Operator1 estimated that the damage to the mast is between $10,000 and $13,000. Operator1 contributed the accident to Operator2 failing to obey the proper navigation rules. Operator1 stated that he was the starboard vessel and being that Operator2 was the port vessel it was incumbent upon  Operator2 to give the right away to Operator1. Operator1 stated that he has filed a formal protest with Annapolis Yacht Club and a verdict on the matter will be handled by the club.  

On 05/29/14 at approximately 8:00 P.M. I was able to make contact with Operator2 who stated the he, along with five other crew members, were sailing around Hackett Point on the evening of 05/28/14. Operator2 stated he and his crew members were headed in an easterly direction around Hackett Point when the bow of his 34' sailing vessel struck the starboard side of Operator1's vessel. Operator2 stated that the masts of both vessels collided but immediately following contact,, both vessels were able to sail away under their own power. Operator2 further stated that he was in the right and that the accident was a result of Operator1 changing his course, thus causing both vessels to make contact with each other. 

At this time neither Operator1 nor Operator2 are being charged with failing to obey the proper navigation rules. Annapolis Yacht club will be looking into the accident and a verdict on the matter will be forthcoming. All events occurred in Anne Arundel County.


BARDID: MD-2014-0013
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Rugged and Piney Pts- potomac
NearestCityorTown: Scotland
County: SM - St. Mary’s
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: limb entangled in vsl equipmen
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On May 30, 2014 Operator was sailing his boat when he tried to reef his sails and switch to his auxiliary motor. As he tried to lower the motor his hand had become trapped in the mount. He was able to free his hand and called for help. he was transported to the hospital to have his hand evaluated.


BARDID: MD-2014-0014
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:44:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Bush River
NearestCityorTown: aberdeen
County: HA - Harford
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On May 26, 2014, the 13yo operator of a pwc struck the back of a vessel that was on a boat lift. The operator was knocked into the water unconscious. The operator was pulled from the water and transported to the hospital with very serious injuries. There was also damage done to the boat on the lift.  Subjects indicated that operator had been operating the pwc close to the boat and pier for as many as two hours prior to the accident.


BARDID: MD-2014-0015
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-04-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Severn River
NearestCityorTown: Severna park
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Sudden medical condition
AccidentEvent2: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Sudden medical condition
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On April 18, 2014 , Operator and his passenger Occupant were returning to the Severn River when operator left the controls of the vessel to throw up. While throwing up operator went over the side of the boat into the water and was unresponsive and floating face down in the water. Occupant tried to maneuver the vessel to get him out of the water but due to Operator larger body mass, Occupant went to shore and got several people to help him. They were able to pull him into the boat and CPR was performed. They met fire and police at the shore. Occupant was administered field sobriety test and transported to the barrack for a breathalyzer test(.12). On 06-03-2914 our agency received the autopsy report and it stated the victim's cause of death to be" Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease complicated by drowning". Also the manner of death is listed as an accident and that the victim had severe heart disease and had a heart attack before entering the water.


BARDID: MD-2014-0016
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Ragged Point Light- Potomac R
NearestCityorTown: Hague, Va
County: SM - St. Mary’s
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On May 7, 2014 , operator and Co worker and several other friends had gone to the family vacation home in Hague, Va. Everyone was heavily drinking. Operator and Friend decided to paddle across the Potomac river in 2 kayaks the friend’s father owner. They began to paddle and about 1 mile off shore Operator began to pass out. Friend went back to shore to get a power boat to help his friend back to shore. Operator was still floating in the area when Friend last saw him. Friend got the power boat and returned to the area but there was no sign of Operator. Friend went back to shore and called the Coast Guard. Later that day the kayak washed ashore. Units searched the area. Several days later the paddle and pieces of his clothing washed ashore. Searches of the area continued. On May 26,2014 several fishermen located the body on the shoreline about 4 miles from the incident. An autopsy revealed no signs of foul play and the toxicology screen showed blood alcohol content of .09.


BARDID: MD-2014-0017
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Chester River
NearestCityorTown: Chester
County: QA - Queen Anne
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On May 24, 2014 at approximately 1000am, Maryland Natural Resources Police received a call about an overdue vessel with 2 subjects on board. The subjects spent the night on Eastern Neck Island. The missing vessel was MD 1387 AJ. Officers conducted a search of the area. During the search officers were notified that a small unoccupied vessel-matching the missing vessel - was located. Debris was found in this area. At 1200pm a passing sailboat located one of the deceased subjects. a search of the area yielded positive results and the second deceased subject was located. On May 25, 2014, autopsies were performed and both deaths were ruled as accidental drowning with complications from hypothermia. There was no evidence of foul play and toxicology for alcohol and drugs on both victims came back negative. Unable to determine who was the vessel operator.  It is assumed the victims fell overboard due to weather conditions.


BARDID: MD-2014-0018
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:26:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sassafras River
NearestCityorTown: Georgetown
County: KE - Kent
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On May 31, 2014 a vessel operated by Operator1 was headed to the Skipjack Cove Yachting Resort on the Sassafras River. He entered the fairway under the power of only his starboard engine. He realized he entered the wrong entrance and attempted to turn around and hit several plyings. He yelled for his passengers to assist him and a passenger positioned himself on the bow of the vessel. The vessel suddenly jolted forward towards a vessel that was at dock and unoccupied. V1 occupant attempted to use his legs to push the vessels apart. Operator1 then saw V1 occupant laying on the deck of the vessel in pain. 911 was called and several people from shore threw the vessel some lines to assist them to the dock. V1 occupant was transported to the hospital. Operator1 did pass his field sobriety test. He was issued citations for failure to post a proper lookout and negligent operation of a vessel and also issued several warnings.


BARDID: MD-2014-0019
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:56:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sassafras River
NearestCityorTown: Georgetown
County: KE - Kent
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Equipment failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
EquipmentFailure: Fire extinguisher
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On May 25, 2014, a vessel was leaving the speed zone when he noticed the port temperature spike immediately followed by a loud noise and the port engine stopped running. It had overheated and caught fire. The Halon extinguisher failed to deploy in the engine compartment and the engine compartment sealed itself off. The vessel did have an oil leak the year before and it was worked on.


BARDID: MD-2014-0020
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Isle of Wright bay
NearestCityorTown: Ocean City
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On June11, 2014 Pwc1 was being operated in tight circles and a second PWC was traveling at a speed greater than 6 knots towards V1. V1 came out of the repeated tight turns as V2 continued towards him. V2 struck V1 pwc.


BARDID: MD-2014-0021
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Eastern bay
NearestCityorTown: Grasonville
County: QA - Queen Anne
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 15, 2014 a pwc hit a passing vessel wake and was ejected off the pwc. Operator received serious injuries and was flown to the hospital.


BARDID: MD-2014-0022
State: MD
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Susquehanna River
NearestCityorTown: Havre De Grace
County: HA - Harford
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On May 30, 2014 a vessel was traveling on the Susquehanna River. As she was heading north near green marker 17 she observed a large tree directly in front of her vessel. She immediately placed the vessel engines into neutral as the vessel continued over the tree.  Upon striking the tree the vessel started taking on water in the engine area. A passing vessel towed the vessel to Havre De Grace Marina where it sunk in3feet of water.  No one was injured.


BARDID: MD-2014-0023
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:22:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Deep Creek Lake
NearestCityorTown: McHenry
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 22, 2014 while water skiing the victim was struck in the head by the tip of his waterski when he fell after hitting a large wake. Vctim was transported by his family to the hospital and received 3 stitches for a laceration over his right eye.


BARDID: MD-2014-0024
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Deep Creek Lake
NearestCityorTown: McHenry
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 21, 2014 operator was pulling his son behind the vessel on a tube. The tube hit two different wakes that came together and subject was thrown from the tube and hit the water head first. His family took him to the hospital. He was treated for an inner ear laceration and released.


BARDID: MD-2014-0026
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Deep Creek Lake
NearestCityorTown: Oakland
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 27, 2014 A vessel  was pulling a tube behind it on Deep creek lake. As the vessel was making a turn a passenger on the tube fell off the tube and injured her shoulder. Her family drove her to the hospital. The victim suffered 2 fractures in her left shoulder.


BARDID: MD-2014-0027
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:54:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Potomac River
NearestCityorTown: Quantico
County: CH - Charles
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 15,2014  a vessel was anchored with the operator and 4 other passengers on board.  The owner noticed a vessel heading towards them and jumped onto the bow of his vessel attempting to get the attention of the operator of the other vessel. The owner realized the vessel was still coming his way so he made preparations for him and his passengers to jump off the boat into the water.Everyone jumped and the vessel struck the starboard side of the anchored vessel causing visible damage. All passengers got back into the vessel and headed to shore and met with the fire dept. One passenger was flown to the hospital with non life threatening back injury.


BARDID: MD-2014-0028
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 03:22:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Spa Creek
NearestCityorTown: Annapolis
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 23, 2014 a vessel was observed by Annapolis City PD,traveling back and forth between 2 slips hitting them and causing damage to the slips and dock. He was then ordered to turn his engine off. operator was given field sobriety test and was issued several citations for Operating a vessel while under the influence of alcohol.


BARDID: MD-2014-0029
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sinepuxent BAY
NearestCityorTown: Berlin
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 28, 2014 a vessel was north bound over power and had attempted to go under the pedestrian bridge that runs parallel to and level with the Verazano Bridge. The top of the mast struck the bridge causing damage to the mast and some electric equipment.


BARDID: MD-2014-0030
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Swordfish Basin Ocean City
NearestCityorTown: Ocean City
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 28, 2014 , subject was a passenger on a vessel. They encountered a large wave, the vessel crest the wave causing the bow to land extremely hard back in the water. The force of the impact caused injury to her mid and lower back and she went to the hospital. She was treated for a compression of the spine and was released.


BARDID: MD-2014-0031
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:44:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Assawoman sinepuxent Ilse of w
NearestCityorTown: Ocean City
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 29,2014 a pwc2 was travelling when a pwc1 was approaching to talk to him. He slowed to an idle speed and the other pwc misjudged her approach striking his port side. No one was hurt.


BARDID: MD-2014-0032
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Deep Creek Lake
NearestCityorTown: McHenry
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 29, 2014 a vessel was leaving the dock and backing up. He then saw another vessel entering the business establishments to the  left and he attempted to get out of the other vessel way by turning his vessel to the right and quickly accelerating.  His boat then struck the pier causing damage to it. He then panicked and accelerated the vessel again and did more damage to the pier and then he became free and hit an unoccupied vessel. No one was hurt.


BARDID: MD-2014-0033
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Stoney Creek
NearestCityorTown: Pasadena
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 24, 2014 , Victim and subject were on a raft drifting around the creek when 2 unknown subjects on pwc's asked if they could splash them and they said yes. Mid teens in age came up and splashed and swamped them into the water. As they were getting back into the raft the other pwc, operated by a white male in his late teens/ early twenties, with short red hair and freckles came up and splash them. As he turned to splash them, he got too close and the back of his pwc struck Victim in the face, knocking him almost unconscious and busted his lip. He was helped into the raft by his friend and the 2 pwc's fled the area. They called 911 and Victim was transported to the hospital and treated for a mild concussion, minor scrapes and cuts to his face and was released.


BARDID: MD-2014-0034
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Isle of wright and Swordfish B
NearestCityorTown: Ocean City
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 30,2014 a vessel was travelling on the waterway when a passenger jumped from the bow of the boat into the water. The vessel ran over the subject that jumped into the water. The operator turned the vessel around and found the subject floating face down in the water in a pool of blood. He was quickly loaded into the vessel and 911 was called. They met EMS at the shore and the subject was flown to the hospital. The vessel operator did field sobriety test and was required to submit to the alcohol test and was taken to the hospital to have his blood drawn.  Both operator and passenger had been drinking.


BARDID: MD-2014-0035
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:17:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Kent Narrows
NearestCityorTown: Grasonville
County: QA - Queen Anne
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 26, 2014, a vessel incorrectly timed the opening of the draw bridge. In order to avoid a collision with the bridge he put the vessel into reverse. As the vessel was reversing the wind and tide pushed him into the bridge, causing damage to his vessel.


BARDID: MD-2014-0036
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Back River
NearestCityorTown: Essex
County: BA - Baltimore
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 30, 2014, operator was operating his vessel when his passenger lost her hat. She reached over the back of the vessel to get the hat and the operator pushed her into the water. She didn't see the vessel after that and was pulled out of the water by a passing vessel.  Responding officers located the vessel later about 20 feet from shore with the motor running and no one was on board the vessel.  A search of the area for the subject yielded negative results. The subject was found several days later in the general area. Waiting for autopsy results at this time.


BARDID: MD-2014-0037
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Wicomico River
NearestCityorTown: Salisbury
County: WI - Wicomico
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: person strikes propeller
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 3, 2014 ,victim was knee boarding with his friend and was attempting to return back on to the vessel and struck his right knee on the boat propeller and sustained a laceration to his right knee. He drove himself  to the hospital and was treated and released.


BARDID: MD-2014-0038
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:31:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Deep Creel Lake
NearestCityorTown: Oakland
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 4, 2014, A vessel was towing a tube behind the vessel and when he turned to the left the subject fell off the tube and  her right arm was caught in the tow rope. The injured subject was put back on the boat and meet EMS at the shore and was transported to the local Hospital. The subject was treated for 2 fractures of the right arm and right wrist and was released from the hospital


BARDID: MD-2014-0048
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Isle of Wight Bay
NearestCityorTown: Ocean City
County: Worcester
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of PWC drifting (less than 3 knots) near dock, talking to family members.  Victim, unknowingly to operator, dove off pier, swam towards PWC and then submerged near PWC.  Victim's hair was sucked into the water intake of PWC.  Victim unable to free herself...Family members flipped the PWC and freed victim.  Victim transported to Atlantic General Hospital in Maryland, then airlifted to Inova Hospital in Fairfax, Virginia.


BARDID: MD-2014-0049
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:14:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHINCOTEAGUE BAY
NearestCityorTown: STOCKTON
County: WORCESTER
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM HAD BEEN DRINKING HEAVILY AND TAKING PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION AND DECIDED TO TAKE HIS KAYAK OUT INTO THE CHINCOTEAGUE BAY.  WHILE OUT IN THE BAY THE KAYAK CAPSIZED DUE TO THE HEAVY SEAS AND WIND. VICTIM WAS UNABLE TO GET BACK ONBOARD THE KAYAK DUE TO HIS CONDITION AND SEA CONDITIONS. VICTIM STATES HE WAS WEARING A PFD BEFORE GOING OVERBOARD BUT THAT IT HAD SOMEHOW CAME OFF WHEN HE ENTERED THE WATER.  VICTIM FLOATED IN THE WATER WITH THE AID OF A PADDLE FOR SOME TIME BEFORE BEING RESCUED.


BARDID: MD-2014-0050
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SEVERN RIVER
NearestCityorTown: ANNAPOLIS
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: person struck by boom
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
THE OPERATOR WAS IN THE PROCESS OF TAKING DOWN THE SAIL.  DUE TO THE WIND AND VERY HEAVY VESSEL TRAFFIC, THE SEAS IN THE AREA WERE APPROXIMATELY 2-3 FEET AT TIMES.  WHILE TAKING DOWN THE MAIN SAIL, THE BOOM SHIFTED AND STRUCK THE OPERATOR IN THE HEAD, LACERATING HIS HEAD.


BARDID: MD-2014-0051
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Deep Creek lake
NearestCityorTown: McHenry
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 12,2014 the victim was being towed on waterskiis and fell forward and was hit on the back of the head by his ski. Subject went to hospital and was treated and released.


BARDID: MD-2014-0053
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:13:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Spa Creek
NearestCityorTown: Annapolis
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 10, 2014 a vessel was trying to dock to a bulkhead and tried to use a spring line to assist him. While in reverse the spring line didn't seem to work and the vessel hit a docked vessel causing damage to both vessels.


BARDID: MD-2014-0054
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SOUTH CREEK OFF WEST RIVER
NearestCityorTown: SHADY SIDE
County: ANNEARUNDEL
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM ADVISED THAT HE WAS OPERATING HIS JET SKI IN THE WEST RIVER/SOUTH CREEK AREA.  APPROXIMATELY 200 YARDS FROM HIS PIER HE TURNED THE SKI TOO SHARP AND WAS THROWN OFF.  IN THE PROCESS HIS LEFT KNEE COLLIDED WITH A GRAB HANDLE ON THE SEAT.  VICTIM STATED HE WAS THEN HELPED ASHORE TO HIS RESIDENCE BY FAMILY MEMBERS AND EMS WAS NOTIFIED.


BARDID: MD-2014-0055
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ELK RIVER
NearestCityorTown: NORTH EAST
County: CECIL
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR CRUISING APPROXIMATELY 30 KNOTS WHEN HE ENCOUNTERED A LARGE WAKE.  UPON HITTING THE WAKE, THE BOW OF HIS VESSEL RAISED SUDDENLY CAUSING THE VICTIM TO BE THROWN FROM HER SEAT.  AS THE VICTIM CAME DOWN, SHE STRUCK HER BACK AGAINST THE SEAT CAUSING SEVERE PAIN IN THE LOWER BACK AREA. OPERATOR RETURNED TO PORT AND CALLED 911.


BARDID: MD-2014-0056
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:33:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BROAD CREEK
NearestCityorTown: BOZMAN
County: TALBOT
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM HAD GONE OUT ROWING IN A RECREATIONAL ROWING SHELL FROM HIS DOCK AT ABOUT 1000 HOURS AND HAD NOT RETURNED.


BARDID: MD-2014-0057
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: TURKEY NECK COVE-DEEP CREEK LA
NearestCityorTown: SWANTON
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Other
AccidentEvent2: Falls overboard
OtherAccidentEvent: person struck by boom
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM SEATED IN A "SAFETY" POSITION ON THE SAILBOAT.  THE WIND CHANGED DIRECTION WHICH CAUSED THE BOOM TO SUDDENLY SWING FROM THE PORT SIDE TO THE STARBOARD SIDE.  VICTIM WAS NOT PAYING ATTENTION AND THE BOOM STRUCK HER IN THE HEAD, CAUSING HER TO FALL OVERBOARD


BARDID: MD-2014-0059
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Deep Creek Lake
NearestCityorTown: MCHENRY
County: GARRETT
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM ADVISED HE WAS SLALOM SKIING TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH AND WAS TURNING TOWARD THE MIDDLE OF THE WAKE WHEN HIS SKI SLIPPED OUT FROM UNDER HIM CAUSING HIS HEAD AND NECK TO STRIKE THE WATER


BARDID: MD-2014-0060
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:03:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: OCTORORA CREEK
NearestCityorTown: COLORA
County: CE - Cecil
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
KAYAKERS ENCOUNTERED RAPIDS. VICTIM WAS THE  THIRD IN THE GROUP TO GO THROUGH THE RAPIDS AND WAS EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTY.   SHE HIT A ROCK AND CAPSIZED. VICTIM TRIED SEVERAL TIMES TO RIGHT HERSELF BUT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. SHE WAS BEING FORCED DOWN STREAM AND STRUGGLING TO KEEP HER HEAD ABOVE WATER.  VICTIM GOT STUCK BETWEEN SOME ROCKS AND STATED SHE THEN FELT A POP FOLLOWED BY EXTREME PAIN AND LACK OF MOVEMENT IN HER RIGHT ARM AND SHOULDER.


BARDID: MD-2014-0061
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:19:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: WICOMICO RIVER
NearestCityorTown: SALISBURY
County: WICOMICO
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 20 KNOTS WHEN ONE OF HIS PASSENGERS CAME TO THE HELM AREA AND WAS TALKING.  OPERATOR NOTICED HE WAS OFF COURSE AND UP ON LAND.  An occupant broke her shoulder after falling in the boat.


BARDID: MD-2014-0062
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:22:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MCHENRY COVE
NearestCityorTown: OAKLAND
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM AND HIS SISTER WERE BEING TOWED AND DURING A WIDE TURN THE TUBE HIT A PASSING VESSEL'S WAKE.  THE WAKE CAUSED THE VICTIM TO FALL OFF THE TUBE AND ENTER THE WATER HEAD FIRST.


BARDID: MD-2014-0063
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:11:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: DEEP CREEK LAKE
NearestCityorTown: OAKLAND
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM AND FRIEND BEING TOWED ON A TUBE ON THE LAKE.  BOAT MADE A TURN AND VICTIM FELL OFF THE TUBE AND ATTEMPTED TO HOLD ONTO ROPE ATTACHED TO THE BOAT.  AS SHE FELL OFF SHE OVER EXTENDED HER LEFT ELBOW CAUSING A FRACTURE.


BARDID: MD-2014-0064
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:07:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Isle Of Wight
NearestCityorTown: OCEAN CITY
County: WORCESTER
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM SAID HE DOVE OFF THE VESSEL INTO ABOUT 3 INCHES OF WATER CAUSING HIS HEAD TO HIT THE BOTTOM AND INJURING HIS NECK.


BARDID: MD-2014-0065
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Potomac River
NearestCityorTown: Knoxville
County: FR - Frederick
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 6,2014 a vessel stuck a submerged log in the water causing damage to his boat. He was towing a tube with 2 people on board at the time and no was hurt.


BARDID: MD-2014-0066
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:02:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: susquehanna Flats
NearestCityorTown: Perryville
County: CE - Cecil
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
USCG-entered narrative: according to news media, victim passed away after he jumped from a boat.  As the boat drifted away, the victim began to struggle in his attempt to return to it.  Victim's stepfather jumped into try to save him.  He was recovered but died.


BARDID: MD-2014-0067
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Patapsco River
NearestCityorTown: Curtis Bay
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 14 2014 a female body was found floating in the water in the Patapsco River. The body was recovered and taken to medical examiner office. A vessel was later discovered with no one on board washed up on shore. A search of the area the following day located the owner also floating in the water. An investigation linked both subjects on board the same vessel together.  This case is active and open and more information is to follow.  It is assumed the victims vessel overboard due to heavy weather.  One subject had signs of alcohol use.


BARDID: MD-2014-0068
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Chesapeake Bay
NearestCityorTown: Annapolis
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 27, 2014 a pwc with 2 passengers on board, was operating in the Chesapeake Bay. The operator accelerated the pwc and the victim fell into the water. The operator realized the victim fell off and returned to pick her up. At the time the victim struck her head on the pwc causing a laceration to her head. The victim was transported to the hospial and treated and released.


BARDID: MD-2014-0069
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Deep Cree kLake
NearestCityorTown: Swanton
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Choppy
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 07/26/2014 at approximately 19:55 hrs. I, OFC., was dispatched to Garrett County Memorial Hospital in reference to a vessel accident that had occurred on Deep Creek Lake earlier in the day. Upon arrival at the hospital, I was directed by hospital staff to Emergency Room (ER) Room #3. Contact was then made with the victim, identified. Contact was also made with the victim's mother. Victim was observed to have a soft cast applied to her right hand/arm and had already been seen and diagnosed by a physician prior to my arrival. I asked Victim to tell me about the events leading up to her injury. Victim stated that on today's date, 07/26/2014, at approximately 11:30 hrs., she was located on a ski tube with another friend and was in the process of being towed around the lake. The area in question was on Deep Creek Lake just north of Stump Point. The operator of the towing vessel (2000 18' 4'' Bayliner Capri bearing MD Registration: MD 2238 BJ), had said vessel in neutral and was in the process of placing the vessel in gear. Once doing so, Victim still had her right hand within some slack of the tow line. Upon the vessel accelerating, the tow line started to tighten up, causing Victim's right thumb to become entangled. Victim's mother's account was also similar to that of Victim's. Victim and the other vessel occupants had then went about their day until the pain in Victim's right thumb started to become unbearable. Erring on the side of caution, Victim was transported to Garrett County Memorial Hospital at approximately 19:30 hrs. by her mother/private vehicle. Arriving at the ER, Victim was seen by an attending physician and had an x-ray completed on her right hand. The physician had diagnosed Victim with a fracture right thumb and had placed her right hand/thumb into a soft case. Victim was essentially discharged but had been waiting for the completion of my investigation before departing the hospital.


BARDID: MD-2014-0070
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Prettyboy Dam
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: unknown
Visibility: unknown
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Dam/lock
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
The Baltimore Department of Public Works says two men who were rescued after being injured while kayaking at the Prettyboy Dam have been charged with trespassing.  DPW says Baltimore Environmental Police charged subjects, both 21, after with the misdemeanor offense after they fell 200 feet on Sunday at the dam in Parkton in Baltimore County.  Authorities say operator1 was treated and released for a large head laceration. The department says the other operator was seriously injured and first responders carried him in a basket up the cliffside at the dam.  The other operator was taken to Shock Trauma.  Investigators say both men were in a no trespass zone and were boating without permits


BARDID: MD-2014-00701
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Prettyboy Dam
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: unknown
Visibility: unknown
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Dam/lock
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
The Baltimore Department of Public Works says two men who were rescued after being injured while kayaking at the Prettyboy Dam have been charged with trespassing.  DPW says Baltimore Environmental Police charged subjects, both 21, after with the misdemeanor offense after they fell 200 feet on Sunday at the dam in Parkton in Baltimore County.  The department says the operator was seriously injured and first responders carried him in a basket up the cliffside at the dam.  The operator was taken to Shock Trauma.  Investigators say both men were in a no trespass zone and were boating without permits


BARDID: MD-2014-0072
State: MD
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-07-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:22:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Deep Creek Lake
NearestCityorTown: Swanton
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
At the time of the accident, both vessels were cruising in Harvey's Peninsula, located on Deep Creek Lake. Operator2 was leading his father, Operator1 during their ride, usually maintaining proper distance greater than 100 feet between both skis. As they began traveling south out of Harvey's Peninsula, a pontoon boat towing a skier traveled between their two vessels, disrupting eye sight of Operator1 from his son off his bow. Operator1 said that he was distracted by the pontoon boat, and turned his head to the left to watch the skier, as he kept Vessel 1 underway at a speed greater than 20 knots in the same southern direction. At the last second, Operator1 said he turned his head straight forward again and noticed his son had stopped Vessel 2 to wait for his father to join him after the pontoon passed.
 
At this point in time, the two PWC's were less than 20 feet apart. Operator1 said he had no time to even call out a warning, much less slow or swerve Vessel 1. Fortunately, Operator2 was turned facing backwards in his ski, waiting for his father and noticed that Operator1 was not looking forward or slowing down. Operator2 decided to voluntarily jump off Vessel 2 while wearing his life jacket and swim away from the ski. When Operator1 hit Vessel 2, it was unoccupied. The bow of Vessel 1 hit squarely on the stern of Vessel 2, rode up over the seat and handlebars, finally sliding down off the starboard side to land in the water. Vessel 1 was not damaged. Operator1 gathered Operator2 out of the water and Operator1 called his brother, who was on the lake in a power boat, for assistance. Brother arrived and took Operator2 aboard his vessel. Brother then rigged Vessel 1 to tow Vessel 2 to a nearby dock in Harvey's Peninsula. Operator1 then called The Aquatic Center and spoke with owner about the accident. She sent a crew member to retrieve the vessel and bring it back to the office. Operator1 rode Vessel 1 back to The Aquatic Center, and Operator2 and brother traveled together in powerboat to the same location.


BARDID: MD-2014-0074
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-16 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Chesapeake Bay
NearestCityorTown: Still Pond
County: KE - Kent
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On Friday, July 25, 2014 at approximately 10:00 a.m., Sgt. contacted Ofc. concerning a boating accident that had occurred at Echo Hill Outdoor School on July 16, 2014, but was never reported to the Maryland Natural Resources Police. Chester River Hospital had contacted Sgt. regarding the incident. Ofc. went to Echo Hill Outdoor School the evening of July 25, 2014 to speak to an individual in charge regarding the incident. Upon speaking with several of the counselors that were in the office about the boat accident that was not reported, Ofc. gave a copy of the Maryland Natural Resources Laws/Regulations, which pertained to boat accidents, to the counselors and informed them to contact the Maryland Natural Resources Police whenever they have a boating accident that falls within the stipulations of the laws/regulations. Ofc. also gave a blank copy of the State of Maryland Watercraft Accident Report to the counselors to be completed with information about the boating accident that occurred on July 16, 2014. Ofc. asked the counselors when the report would be ready to be picked up and was told that the report would be ready on Monday, July 28, 2014 at 12:00 p.m. Ofc. informed the counselors that if the boat accident would have been reported immediately that the Maryland Natural Resources Police would have conducted the investigation and would have also completed the State of Maryland Watercraft Accident Report. However, since a week or more had gone by, the Maryland Natural Resources Police were asking that the counselor who was on the vessel at the time of the accident, complete the report. 

Following is the information that was in the "Narrative Description & Investigative Action" section of the State of Maryland Watercraft Accident Report: "Vessel #1 and #2 were sailing on a port tack in heavily congested waters when vessel number two, which was upwind of vessel 1, was forced downwind towards vessel 1 due to inattentive smaller boats congesting the waters in front of it. When vessel 2 turned downwind and began to tack, the wind and current propelled vessel 2 into vessel 1, which was on such a tight tack that and attempt to head more downwind would created a more dangerous situation and let the boat stranded in mid tack to be rammed by vessel 2. To prevent the two boats from colliding, the operator of vessel 1 put his hand between the two boats and redirected vessel 2. This is how the bruising occurred." 

All of the events occurred in Kent County, Maryland.


BARDID: MD-2014-0075
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Deep Creek Lake
NearestCityorTown: Swanton
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 08/02/14 at 1800 hours, I, OFC was notified of a single vessel accident in McHenry Cove by DNR Communications. The vessel was leased from Deep Creek Marina Rentals. The accident resulted in property damage only, specifically to the vessel, no injuries were obtained. 

I responded to Deep Creek Marina Rentals' dock in McHenry Cove and met the rental manager. She advised that the damage to the vessel had been paid by Renter and the vessel operator had already left the premises. Manager was concerned about the credit card Renter used to pay for the damages acquired, being cancelled. I explained to Renter that she was liable for damages accrued, and if she were to cancel the credit card, Deep Creek Marina Rentals would be forced to press on through civil court. 

At the time I arrived on scene, operator had already left due to the stress.. On 08/03/14, I was able to reach Operator via telephone and had her relay her account of the accident. Operator advised that she and Renter were aboard the vessel, a 28' Bennington pontoon, preparing to dock at Bill's Marine North to refuel the vessel before returning it to Deep Creek Marina (at the next slip down). At this time, their excursion was almost over and Operator was anxious to refuel the boat so she could return it and use the restroom. Operator advised that she had less than 10 hours of operating experience and was only operating the vessel because she was the designated driver earlier in the afternoon. Operator said she misjudged the nearness of the dock to the front of her vessel and came into the slip too quickly, not having time to slow down at the sudden appearance of the dock corner at Bill's Marine North. At this time the pontoon boat struck the right side of the dock with her starboard pontoon, somewhere between an estimated 5 and 10 knots. The sharp corner of the dock indented the starboard pontoon to the point that it appeared structurally damaged. The dock was not damaged according to Bill's Marine staff. After the women refueled, they motored one dock over to Deep Creek Marina, docked their vessel and reported the accident.


BARDID: MD-2014-0077
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:27:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Eastern Bay
NearestCityorTown: St. Michaels
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Two subjects were anchored in Eastern Bay. After a few minutes, they noticed a large amount of water coming in to the boat. Earlier that day they realized they had launched the boat without putting the stern plugs in place. When they began bailing the boat out, they capsized the boat. No one was injured but the owner estimated that $2500 worth of articles were lost. A good samaritan picked the two people up and hauled their capsized boat in to Claiborne boat ramp.


BARDID: MD-2014-0078
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: North East river
NearestCityorTown: North east
County: CE - Cecil
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
USCG entered data: victim became injured when she was struck by a sailboat.  Wather was deemed the cause.


BARDID: MD-2014-0079
State: MD
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-08-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:46:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sinepuxent Bay
NearestCityorTown: Ocean City
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with commercial vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 5, 2014 at approximately 2:47PM, I heard Cpl dispatched to Under the Bridge Watersports for a boating accident. A short time later I heard communications advise Cpl that the victim in the accident could no longer continue under his own power. At that time I responded to the area of the Sinepuxent Bay and the Ocean City Airport. I observed a subject on a personal watercraft signaling for me to come to him. I observed 2 PWC's next to the marsh with a subject laying across one of them. I made contact with the subject lying down who was identified as the person who had been operating v2. I noted extensive damage to that PWC including the entire steering console was ripped off. I observed 2 other subjects on a second PWC who were later identified as Operator1 and passenger.  Operator2 advised that he had been hit by the PWC and had pains in his side and back. 

I had Operator2 board our patrol vessel. Cadet assisted Operator2 onboard and supported his neck and spine do to the injury. We transported Operator2 to the United States Coast Guard Station on Ocean City where Ocean City Paramedics treated Operator2. Operator2 was transported to Atlantic General Hospital where he received treatment for the injuries he sustained. Operator2 was released from the hospital later that evening. 

Cpl and Ofc. initially made contact with the involved parties and gathered statements and photographed the vessels involved. Later on that day I was assigned the investigation due to numerous calls for service that day. 

I made contact with Operator2 who advised that he was a PWC guide employed by Under the Bridge Watersports. He advised that he was guiding a group of PWC's south in the Sinepuxent Bay towards their riding area which is north of Assateague State Park. He noted that one of the PWC's being operated by Operator1 was lagging behind. He stopped the remaining PWC's and attempted to gain Operator1's attention. He advised that Operator1 was traveling other 20 knots and was swerving back and forth. He yelled to Operator1 and observed him turn towards him. Operator1 continued in his direction and never slowed down. Operator1's PWC struck his PWC in the bow and proceeded to run completely over top of his PWC. Operator2 was knocked off of the PWC and thrown into the water. 

I spoke with another PWC guide in the same group. He gave a similar account as Operator2. He advised that Operator2 was not moving at the time of the collision and that he observed Operator1's PWC run completely over top of Operator2's PWC. 

Cpl obtain statements from Operator1 and other witness. They advised that they were traveling South when Operator2 headed in their direction. They advised that Operator2 pulled in front of them causing the collision. 

On August 6, 2014 I responded to Paradise Watersports where both PWC's were taken to for evaluation. I observed the damage to both PWC's. I noted heavy damage to Operator2's PWC on his port side from the bow to the stern consistent with another vessel running completely over the top. The entire steering console had been removed as well. The damage on the PWC Operator1 was operating had scrapes on the bottom of the haul near the bow and down the length of the PWC. There was no major damage observed to the PWC Operator1 was operating. The damage to both PWC's appeared to align more closely with Operator2's version of events. In order for the damage I observed to have occurred vessel #1 had to be traveling at a fairly high speed causing the PWC to be on plane and higher in the water than a vessel idling allowing for it to run completely over the idiling PWC. 
Based on the damage and the statements of both Operator2 and Sounds it is clear that Operator1 was the at fault operator. Operator1 will be charged for operating a PWC within 100 feet of another vessel at a speed greater than 6 knots and for a Rules of the Road violation. All of the above events occurred in Worcester County, Maryland.


BARDID: MD-2014-0080
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Isle of Wright Bay
NearestCityorTown: Ocean City
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 1815 hours, I, Officer of the Maryland Natural Resources Police was on patrol in Ocean City area when I received a call from DNR communications about an accident that had occurred in the Isle Of Wight Bay involving a traumatic head injury. I arrived on scene at Hoopers Restaurant at approximately 1820 hours, and noticed an ambulance located towards the right of the building, near the "Sneaky Pete's" entranceway. Upon initial observation, I noticed a stretcher placed in front of a pontoon boat that was docked, with approximately 8 people on board-including EMS technicians. The victim was already in a neck brace and had been placed on a stabilization board for transport to the stretcher. As EMS was working on transporting the victim, a woman who appeared to be in her early 20s approached me, and advised me that she was on the vessel, and that she had been the one who contacted DNR. I then asked for her ID and was able to identify her through her Pennsylvania driver's license. Subject told me that she and her boyfriend had been operating the vessel when their friend dove head-first into shallow water. I asked her boyfriend, who also appeared to be in his early 20s for his license as well, and identified him also from Pennsylvania. Victim was then loaded onto the stretcher and taken into OC fire department's Paramedic 3 to be transported to the OC airport and flown to shock trauma in Baltimore. 

When I made my initial contact with Subject, I could detect a moderate odor of alcoholic beverage on her breath and person as she spoke to me. This prompted me to ask Subject about her activities that day. Subject admitted that she had felt intoxicated from the night before prior to renting the vessel, and said she was feeling "heavily hung-over" prior to getting underway. She also made a comment in reference to her small stature and that it doesn't take much for her to feel intoxicated. She said she and 15 of her friends had rented the 1999 Godfrey Aqua Patio pontoon boat (MD3059LB) from West OC Marina LLC at approximately 1400 hours and proceeded North towards the Rt 90 bridge to a sandbar in the Assawoman Bay. During this time, she said she had 2 beers, and then proceeded to Seacrets. She said she had 1 mixed drink at Seacrets and they left shortly after to head back to Hoopers Restaurant. She said they had dropped a few people off at Seacrets, and then picked up some individuals there as well. One of those individuals was the victim. The vessel was underway, being operated by Subject and another person (according to their witness statements). They reached an area in the Isle of Wight Bay near a sandbar in the West channel. Victim announced that he had to urinate. The vessel's operators put the vessel in neutral, and Victim dove off the vessel, head-first into the shallow water. Subject stated that victim immediately popped back up, and was floating face down. She stated that they all initially thought he was joking and playing a prank, but it soon became clear to them that he needed help. Subject, who is currently a nurse, started doing neurological tests on him to which he was unresponsive. She stated that she didn't want to wait for EMS to arrive, and decided it would be best to get him back to shore as soon as possible. Subject said the vessel was traveling very slowly because of the amount of people on board, so they decided to drop some of the people off at a dock on the way to Hoopers. The operator of the vessel at this time subject2. 

Officer arrived on scene and assisted with other occupants on the vessel, as I attempted to get a statement from Subject. Officer and I then separated to conduct field sobriety on both individuals. At this time, Corporal of the Natural Resources Police, and two Maryland State Police troopers arrived on scene. 

I conducted a field sobriety test on Subject at 1843 hours. I moved her to a secure location in the parking lot away from the crowded restaurant. I asked Subject to


BARDID: MD-2014-0081
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Assawoman Bay
NearestCityorTown: Ocean City
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator states that on 8/5/14 at 1830 hrs.she was operating a pwc North in Assawoman Bay off of 94th st. when she made a sharp turn,which caused her to fall off of the vessel,striking her face on the handlebars.She immediately went in to 94th st. where she is staying and an ambulance was called.She was taken to Atlantic General Hospital where she was treated and released for a fractured nose and a laceration to the nose which required 5 stitches.No charges placed.Request investigation be closed.


BARDID: MD-2014-0083
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Deep Creek lake
NearestCityorTown: Oakland
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 7, 2014, at 1759 hours, I, Officer First Class was contacted by DNR Communications in reference to a reported injured person being treated at Garrett Memorial Hospital as a result of a boating accident. I arrived at the hospital at 1829 hours, and met with the victim and her mother. Victim stated that she was being treated for a broken left thumb, which occurred as a result of a tubing incident. 

Victim stated that her father was pulling her and her sister on a tube behind the family's vessel, a Yamaha jet boat bearing Maryland registration MD 1481 CG. Victim stated that while underway in the area of Penn Point, the tube encountered another vessels wake, causing her to be thrown from the tube. Victim stated that as she was thrown from the tube, her thumb was injured somehow. Victim immediately noticed that her thumb was misshapen, and was taken to the hospital by her mother. 

I left the hospital and contacted operator, who added that they were traveling approximately 15 miles per hour at the time of the incident. Victim stated that once he realized victim was injured, he brought her back to shore to be taken to the hospital. No charges were filed as a result of my investigation. 

All these events occurred in Garrett County, Maryland.


BARDID: MD-2014-0084
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Deep CreeK Lake
NearestCityorTown: Oakland
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Choppy
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 09 August 2014 at 1839 hours I received a dispatch from DNR Communications informing me that there was a boat accident on Deep Creek Lake, Garrett County, MD. Emergency Medical Services had been requested and Southern Garrett Rescue Squad was enroute. I was requested to meet the ambulance at Garrett Memorial Hospital. 

I meet with the victim, age 11, in the Emergency Room. She was accompanied by her mother. Mother stated that her daughter, Victim, had been tubing with friends on Deep Creek Lake, Garrett County, MD. Victim had fallen off the tube while being towed. She was now complaining of back pain and a headache. She thought that both Opeartor and the vessel were at their dock located at the above address. I asked Victim what had happened. She stated that she was tubing with three other people on the same tube. Someone on the tube stated that the operator was going to do a "lamb or ram corral", which is a tight circle with the vessel while towing. Victim stated that she thought the vessel was going to go one way, but it went another way. The tube hit a wake and she fell off. Mother could not give me any more details or location of the incident. She was not onboard. 

I meet with the Operator. I inspected the vessel and found no violations. Operator estimated the speed of the vessel at the time of the incident as 25mph. He was unsure of the location of the incident, except to say at the end of lake. He was pointing toward the south end of the lake. He described the area as best he could and stated a particular landmark that I recognized to be in the Hazelhurst Cove area. Operator stated that he was just starting out towing the group of four (4) individuals. He got up to speed and started to turn to the right. The vessel hit a wake and so did the tube. That was when his spotter stated that Victim had fallen off the tube. I asked him about the "lamb or ram corral" maneuver. He stated that the "kids" on the tube were yelling for him to do that maneuver but he did not. I spoke to lookout. She stated that just before the tube hit the wake, Victim released her grip on the tube and stuck her arms in the air. When the tube hit the wake, Victim attempted to grab onto the hand straps of the tube, but missed them. Victim then feel off. Lookout stated that when they went back to pick her up she felt that something was wrong. Lookout dove into the water and swam back to the boat with Victim. They returned to the dock where Victim was complaining of back pain. 911 was called at that point. 

Southern Garrett Rescue Squad responded. Per procedure with back pain associated with trauma, Victim was fully immobilized by backboard. Southern Garrett Rescue Squad transported her to Garrett County Memorial Hospital for evaluation and treatment. 

I observed no violations with the incident. All waterskiers/tubers advised me that they were wearing life jackets and several on the vessel were wearing life jackets as well. I spoke to the persons on board the tube and their description of the incident was similar to the above statements.


BARDID: MD-2014-0085
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Chesapeake Bay
NearestCityorTown: Betteron
County: KE - Kent
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On Friday, July 25, 2014 at approximately 10:00 a.m., Sgt. contacted Ofc. concerning multiple boat accident that had occurred at Camp Tockwogh, but were never reported to the Maryland Natural Resources Police. Chester River Hospital had contacted Sgt. regarding the incidents. Ofc. went to Camp Tockwogh the evening of July 25, 2014 to speak to the gentleman in charge of boating regarding the incidents. Upon speaking with the gentleman, Ofc. gave a copy of the Maryland Natural Resources Laws/Regulations, pertained to boat accidents, to the gentleman and informed him to contact the Maryland Natural Resources Police whenever there was a boating accident that falls within the stipulations of the laws/regulations. Ofc. also provided blank copies of the State of Maryland Watercraft Accident Report to the gentleman to be completed with information about the boating accidents. Ofc. asked the gentleman when the reports would be ready to be picked up and was told that the reports would be ready on Friday, August 1, 2014 at 12:00 p.m. Ofc. informed the gentleman that if the boating accidents would have been reported immediately that the Maryland Natural Resources Police would have conducted the investigations and would have also completed the State of Maryland Watercraft Accident Reports. However, since a week or more had gone by since the boating accidents occurred, the Maryland Natural Resources Police were asking that the operator of the vessels or the camp complete the reports. 

Following is the information obtained from the Narrative Description & Investigative Action section of the State of Maryland Watercraft Accident Report: When skiing, she fell down and hit toe on the ski as she fell. She was in pain and her toe appeared to be the cause of the pain.The Victim was transported and treated and released from the hospital


BARDID: MD-2014-0086
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Chesapeake Bay
NearestCityorTown: Betteron
County: HO - Howard
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: person struck by boom
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On Friday, July 25, 2014 at approximately 10:00 a.m., Sgt. contacted Ofc. concerning multiple boat accident that had occurred at Camp Tockwogh, but were never reported to the Maryland Natural Resources Police. Chester River Hospital had contacted Sgt. regarding the incidents. Ofc. went to Camp Tockwogh the evening of July 25, 2014 to speak to the gentleman in charge of boating regarding the incidents. Upon speaking with the gentleman, Ofc. gave a copy of the Maryland Natural Resources Laws/Regulations, pertained to boat accidents, to the gentleman and informed him to contact the Maryland Natural Resources Police whenever there was a boating accident that falls within the stipulations of the laws/regulations. Ofc. also provided blank copies of the State of Maryland Watercraft Accident Report to the gentleman to be completed with information about the boating accidents. Ofc. asked the gentleman when the reports would be ready to be picked up and was told that the reports would be ready on Friday, August 1, 2014 at 12:00 p.m. Ofc. informed the gentleman that if the boating accidents would have been reported immediately that the Maryland Natural Resources Police would have conducted the investigations and would have also completed the State of Maryland Watercraft Accident Reports. However, since a week or more had gone by since the boating accidents occurred, the Maryland Natural Resources Police were asking that the operator of the vessels or the camp complete the reports. 

Following is the information obtained from the "Narrative Description & Investigative Action" section of the State of Maryland Watercraft Accident Report: When sailing a Sunfish, she went to turn the boat and got struck by the boom when performing this turn. The sail switched sides and hit her in the head. 

According to the YMCA Incident Report, the victim's head was pounding, the neck area was sore, they were feeling queasy and seeing black dots. The victim was taken to Chester River Hospital by Camp Tockwogh personnel at approximately 11:30 a.m. on July 15, 2014. The victim's parents were notified and a YMCA Incident Report was completed on July 16, 2014 by the camp medical technician. 

There was also a Maryland Youth Camp Injury or Illness Report completed on July 15, 2014. 

All incidents occurred in Kent County, Maryland.


BARDID: MD-2014-0087
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Chesapeake Bay
NearestCityorTown: Betterton
County: KE - Kent
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
While skiing, the victim fell and one of the skis hit her across the head and chin. She complained of a headache, neck pain, dizziness and nausea. She was taken to the hospital for observation.


BARDID: MD-2014-0088
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Chesapeake Bay
NearestCityorTown: Betterton
County: KE - Kent
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
While taking sailing lessons the victim was caught unaware by a crossing boom 3 times. She came ashore by power boat and was met by a camp nurse where she was transported to Chestertown Hospital for further care.


BARDID: MD-2014-0089
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Chesapeake Bay
NearestCityorTown: Betterton
County: KE - Kent
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was water skiing and fell, striking her head. She complained of head and ear pain. She seemed dazed and had blurry vision in one eye.


BARDID: MD-2014-0090
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:43:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Chesapeake Bay
NearestCityorTown: Betterton
County: KE - Kent
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
The injured subject was water skiing and; while the boat was gaining momentum he fell hitting his face on the water. Initially, he complained of back and shoulder pain. While ems was en route, the pain dissipated. He was transported to the hospital as a precaution.


BARDID: MD-2014-0091
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Deep Creel Lake
NearestCityorTown: Oakland
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 17, 2014, at approximately 1250 hours, I, Officer First Class was dispatched to respond to Garrett Memorial Hospital in reference to a person being treated due to a boating accident.  I arrived at the hospital at approximately 1350 hours, finding that the patient had already been released.  After retrieving contact information from hospital staff, I was able to make contact with the mother of the victim, and arranged to meet at their residence on Paradise Point. 
    I arrived, and met with the victim, who was wearing a sling on his left shoulder.  Victim stated that he was skiing behind his family's vessel in Paradise Cove at approximately 1145 hours, when he fell while traveling approximately 20 to 25 miles per hour.  Victim stated that the fall resulted in his left shoulders dislocation.  Victim was transported to Garrett Memorial Hospital by family members, and was treated for a dislocated shoulder.  operator identified herself as the vessels operator, and corroborated account of events. 
    I obtained information for the occupants of the vessel, the vessel involved, and appropriate parties.  No charges were filed as a result of my investigation. 
    All these events occurred in Garrett County, Maryland.


BARDID: MD-2014-0092
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:59:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Potomac River
NearestCityorTown: Sharpsburg
County: WA - Washington
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 08/16/2014 at approximately 1900 hours, I Officer1 and Corporal of The Maryland Natural Resources Police received a call from DNR Communications about a boat accident that occurred near the boat ramp at Big Slackwater on the Potomac River. Officer1 and Corporal arrived on scene at approximately 1915 hours, and observed a subject later identified as Operator leaning against a boat trailer with individuals around him. EMS was called and arrived on scene before Officer1 and Corporal. Officer1 spoke with operator. He advised he had no recollection of the accident, other than a bump on the back of his head. Officer1 spoke with two witnesses. Both observed Operator pull his Jet Ski onto the boat ramp. They advised they were at the boat ramp and observed a subject pull his Jet Ski to the ramp and fall into the water. They helped Operator to his feet and he stated “ What the hell happened”. 

Officer1 observed Operator as being very confused and failed to answer any basic questions about the accident. Officer1 observed Operator had a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from his breathe and person. The odor of an alcoholic beverage was stronger when he spoke. Officer1 observed Operator had bloodshot, droopy, and glassy eyes. Operator's face was flushed and lacked muscle tone. Operator was not asked to perform standarized field sobriety tests because of his head injury, lack of memory of the accident and EMS Personnel tending to him. Officer1 observed Operator's Jet Ski on his trailer with WV Registration 7994Y which had damage to the front and side of the Jet Ski. The Jet Ski had a chunk missing out of the front and cracks along the gunnel. See attached photographs. In the front compartment of the Jet Ski , Officer1 observed 5 empty Bud Light beer cans. The back compartment of the Jet Ski had 3 full bud light's and 1 empty Bud light beer can. Inside vehicle, Officer1 observed a case of bud light in plain view on the back seat. 

Officer1 called the Hagerstown State Police Barrack and had a Trooper and Officer2 of The Maryland Natural Resources Police meet him at the hospital with a blood kit to test the subject’s alcohol concentration. Officer1 arrived at Meritus Hospital and read Operator his Advice of Rights. Operator refused to sign the Advice of Rights form without a lawyer present. Operator refused a blood test to determine his alcohol concentration. Operator was still being treated at the hospital after Officer1 left for precautions from a minor head injury. Officer1 issued the following citations. 

Charges: 
NR 8-738 (A)(1) Did operate vessel under the influence of alcohol 
NR 8 738(A)(2) Did operate vessel while impaired by alcohol 
NR 8 738 (A)(3) Did operate vessel while impaired by any drug, or combination of drugs and alcohol. 

Operator refused to sign the Citations that I issued to him.  Due to alchol or possible injuries and lack of witnesses seeing anything we are unable to determine if he fell off the pwc before hitting dock;


BARDID: MD-2014-0093
State: MD
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-08-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:56:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Cadle creek
NearestCityorTown: Mayo
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 08/17/2014 I responded to a call for a boat accident on the Rhode River at the entrance to Cadle Creek. I arrived on scene at approximately 1720 hours. Anne Arundel Fire Department was already on scene. The vessel was secured to a tree along the shoreline and was partly submerged. There was significant damage to the starboard bow. There were five people who admitted to being on the vessel. One female occupant was injured and was transported to Shock Trauma via State Police helicopter. I interviewed the operator who told me that he and the other occupants were looking at the fish finder, located on the console, while the boat was traveling forward at approximately 20 knots. The vessel struck the number 4 day marker and one of the occupants was thrown forward against the windshield. The other four subjects were not injured. There was no indication of alcohol consumption on the vessel. No other vessels were involved and there was no damage to the day marker per Coast Guard inspection. 

I spoke with operator later that same day to get an update on his wife's condition. He said his wife had suffered a concussion and would be kept in the hospital overnight for additional observation. operator said that he would attempt to contact a local salvage company to retrieve the vessel soon. 

I plan to charge operator with the following violation: NR 8-704; 08.18.01.04- Failure to obey navigation rules (rule 5, failure to post proper lookout). 
Maximum penalty: $500


BARDID: MD-2014-0104
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Still Pond-Chesapeake Bay
NearestCityorTown: Still Pond
County: KE - Kent
WaterConditions: Calm
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 6/24/14, victim was wakeboarding behind a vessel operated by camp counselor. Victim attempted to jump the wake of the boat on the right side and caught the edge of the wake while landing. He smacked his head on the water. He then complained of back pain. He was then transported by ambulance to Chester River Medical Center in Chestertown. All events occurred in Kent County, MD.


BARDID: MD-2014-0105
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: C&D Canal
NearestCityorTown: Chesapeake City
County: CE - Cecil
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 22, 2014 at around 1500hrs DNR Communications radioed for me to call Operator1 about a boat accident that occurred the day before. Operator1's daughter was injured in the accident. I called the number given and left a message. Corporal also called Operator1 during his shift but Operator1's had not returned the call. On August 28, 2014, checked my email and saw that Operator1 had returned my call on August 26, 2014 while I was off duty. I called Operator1 and he said he and his daughter were on his boat in the C&D Canal west of the Chesapeake City, Md. Bridge heading east. He said he was operating from the center console and his daughter was on the bench seat beside him. Operator1 said a large white yacht passed him on his port side. He said the boat was traveling at a high speed and caused a large wake. Operator1 said he steered into the wake and believed his boat went airborne. He said his daughter was bounced vertically and came back down on the seat. He said his daughter had spinal pain due to the accident. Operator1 said he had to carry her to his truck. Operator1 told me he took his daughter to the emergency room at Jennersville Hospital after he unhitched the boat trailer at his residence in Oxford,Pa. He said she was transferred to A I Dupont Hospital for Children in Wilmington, De. She stayed there for two days. Operator1 said she has a first lumbar fracture and is in a vest/brace the covers from her chest to pelvic area. She will remain in the brace for twelve weeks and then be re-evaluated. Operator1 said he called the US Army Corps of Engineers at the C & D Canal but was unable to get any video from their cameras. He said he also checked with Schaefer's Canal house because the yacht had been docked there earlier. Operator1 said the Dock Master didn't log in the yacht so there is no information about the boat except that two men and a woman stopped at the restaurant for lunch. Operator1 said he didn't get any numbers of the boat but said it looked new, had a distinctive square window, a large flying bridge, but no name across the back. There are no other witnesses to the accident or complaints from that area about the wake. I called the US Army Corps of Engineers and requested video of the canal. I was told that the person who handles the cameras would be out of the office until September 2, 2014. I was also told that twenty-two of their thirty cameras were off line due to a lighting strike. The camera near the restaurant was fixed two days prior and had been down for four weeks. Operator1 told me he contacted US Coast Guard Baltimore after the accident and filled out a boat accident report for them. He said he spoke with an investigator who told him they would not handle the case since it involved pleasure boats. Operator1 said he would email me the report and a picture of what the boat looked like. On August 30, 2014, Operator1 emailed the report and picture. Those have been added as attachments to this report.


BARDID: MD-2014-0106
State: MD
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-08-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:43:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Chesapeake Bay
NearestCityorTown: Annapolis
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Choppy
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 28, 2014 at approximately 7:10 PM I arrived by boat to Mezick Pond at Sandy Point State Park for a report of a vessel taking on water.  I saw a large cabin cruiser submerged to the top of its gunwales and sitting on bottom at the fishing pier in Mezick Pond.  There was no petroleum sheen on the surface of the water surrounding the vessel.  

I met with the owner/operator of the vessel and he told me that they were cruising from Annapolis to Middle River when he felt a vibration in the vessel as they were approaching the Chesapeake Bay Bridge.  He opened the engine compartment and saw that the vessel was taking on water.  He operated the vessel into Mezick Pond and secured it to the fishing pier before it sunk further.  Operator and the 6 other persons on board were uninjured.

Off. and I deployed an absorbent boom around the vessel to absorb any fuel/oil that may leak.

On August 29, 2014 I met with TowBoat U.S. recovery as they re-floated the vessel and towed it to Port Annapolis for haul-out.  The TowBoat U.S. diver told me that he observed a blade missing from the starboard propeller and a strut on the starboard drive shaft was broken, leaving a hole in the bottom of the hull.  This hole led to the flooding of the vessel.  operator told me that he did not feel his vessel strike any object, he only felt a vibration.

All Boat & Yacht Inspections, LLC was the marine surveyor on scene.  He told me the damage estimate was at least $100,000 and the vessel is a total loss.

All events occurred in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.


BARDID: MD-2014-0107
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:31:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: South River
NearestCityorTown: Riva
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 08/30/14 I responded to a boat accident on the South River at the Riva bridge. When I arrived on scene the vessel had already departed the area. The victim was in an ambulance located at Mike's Crab House near the bridge. She was identified. She had an injury to her right hand that required treatment beyond first aid. She was transported to the hand clinic at Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore to undergo surgery. 

I was able to track down the vessel at South River Marina in Edgewater, MD. The boat registration is MD 2163 BY and it is a 27' Rinker powerboat. The boat operator is the brother of the victim. There were seven people on board the vessel at the time of the accident including two children. Victim was the only one injured. According to statements from both Victim and Operator, the boat was drifting toward the Riva bridge while attempting to drop the anchor. As the boat got closer to the bridge Operator put the boat in forward gear and tried to keep the stern from hitting the bridge. Victim was trying to manually fend off the boat and when the boat began to move forward her hand was pinched between the underside of the bridge and the top of the vessel. 

Operator dropped off Victim and her husband at Mike's Crab House and then transported the boat back to it's homeport at South River Marina. There were four other subjects on the boat. I was able to locate the vessel at the marina and take photos. I also met with Operator and had him fill out a witness statement. There was no evidence of alcohol being a factor. I inspected the vessel and found no alcohol containers. There was damage to the radar arch, bimini cover and swim platform on the starboard stern. 

I do not anticipate any charges being filed at this time. 

All events occurred in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.


BARDID: MD-2014-0108
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sinepuxent Bay
NearestCityorTown: Ocean city
County: WI - Wicomico
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
While on patrol on August 30, 2014 at approximately 6:30pm in the Ocean City area of Worcester County I received a call from DNR Communication in reference to a property damage boat accident at Inlet Seadoo. I responded to Inlet Seadoo and met with the owner. He advised that two of his PWC’s had collided while en route back from the riding area. I checked on the status of all parties involved to insure there were no injuries. V1 passenger, the passenger of the PWC that was struck was complaining of neck pain. I immediately contacted Ocean City EMS to dispatch an ambulance to my location. EMS arrived several minutes later. After being checked out by EMS V1 passenger refused any treatment. 

While EMS was speaking with V1 passenger I inspected the damage to the PWC. Inlet Seadoo staff showed me the two PWCs involved. Only one of the PWCs had damage, MD 3118 LB. This PWC was operated by Operator1 with V1 and a passenger. There was significant damage the rear starboard side. There was a broken hand rail at the stern of the seat, two areas of fiberglass damage and the handle bars and steering column was completely broken, only hanging on by several wires. 

The other PWC, (MD 3121 LB) that struck Operator1’s PWC was operated by Operator2. That PWC had little to no damage. I asked Operator2 to explain to me how the accident happened. He explained to me he was traveling back from the riding area and the PWC in front of him, Operator1’s PWC, was swerving back in forth. Operator2 stated that Operator1’s PWC spun out throwing Operator1 and V1 passenger into the water. Operator2 stated that due to them stopping in front of him he could not turn in enough time to avoid striking the PWC. He stated that he was only traveling approximately 15 kts when they hit. I asked Operator2 how far behind Operator1’s PWC was he prior to them spinning out. Operator2 advised that he was well outside the 100 ft safety zone. 

I then made contact with Operator1 and asked him to explain the accident. He explained that they were turning from side to side due to the waves in the bay and were currently underway and on the PWC when Operator2 ran into them. Operator1 stated that it was Operator2 striking them that caused them to fall off the PWC. 

I then re-inspected the damage on Operator1’s PWC. The damage to Operator1's PWC showed that Operator2’s PWC would have had actually run up the rear starboard side, over top of the passenger seats and landing on the handle bars. 

Through my training, knowledge and experience, I determined that regardless of the status of Operator1’s PWC, Operator2 was following too closely to take action to avoid collision. If the 100 ft safety zone had been maintained there should have been adequate time to avoid the vessel. 

Operator2 was issued a citation for Rules of the Road Violation, Rule 8- Failure to take action to avoid collision. 

Both PWC were removed from the water by Inlet Seadoo staff. 

All events occurred in Worcester County.


BARDID: MD-2014-0109
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:23:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Chesapeake Bay
NearestCityorTown: Annapolis
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 08/31/2014 at approximately 1300 hours, DNR received a call for service for a disabled vessel against the rocks near Sandy Point State Park. Officer responded to the area and was able to locate the vessel south of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge adjacent to Northrop Grumman property. He was unable to get closer due to conditions and called for our assistance. 

On 08/31/2014 at approximately 1315 hours, Corporal and Officer responded to Northrop Grumman. They responded to the property adjacent to this address and located the vessel, which was a white 16 foot Glasstron powerboat. It was secured by lines and resting against the rocky shoreline at that location. It appeared to have a hole on the starboard side and was partially submerged in the water. The operator and occupants were on shore upon our arrival. They were checked for injuries and reported none. 

According to operator, on 08/31/2014 at approximately 1220 hours, he was operating his vessel on the Chesapeake Bay just south of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. He lost power and the vessel started drifting northeast towards shore. The current forced the vessel against the rocks, causing a hole on the starboard side. The vessel began to take on water and partially sank at that location. 

Commercial towing assistance responded to the scene, but the owner did not have sufficient funds. He advised that he would return on 09/01/2014 to remove the vessel.


BARDID: MD-2014-0110
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:47:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Magothy River- Dobbins Island
NearestCityorTown: Gibson Island
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 30, 2014 at approximately 1347 hrs I was on boat patrol in the Dobbins Island anchorage on the Magothy River and was signaled by boaters to come to the beach area for two females who sustained injuries from a PWC accident. 

Operator had her two top front teeth broken off and was in emotional distress. Occupant had injury to her ring and middle fingers on her left hand and she believed they were broken. Both individuals refused to have EMS respond and instead elected to return to shore to seek their own treatment. I transported both victims and Operator's mother to a community pier near Operator's residence on the upper Magothy River. 

Operator was operating the Sea Doo which is registered to her father. Operator and Occupant were underway on the water in between Dobbins Island and Gibson Island when the accident occurred. They said they were on plane and boat wake/chop caused Operator to hit her face on the handlebars and both of them fell off the PWC. Occupant did not know what exactly caused the injury to her left hand. There was no damage to the PWC. Both victims said they had not been drinking alcohol prior to the accident. 

All events occurred in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.


BARDID: MD-2014-0111
State: MD
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-08-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:06:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Shingle Landing
NearestCityorTown: Ocean Pines
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator advised that he had boarded the vessel, opened hatches and turned the blower on. After all the passengers had boarded the vessel, the operator started the engine and reversed away from the dock. The vessel exploded when the operator put the vessel in forward gear. Four of the five POB were injured. The vessel was a total loss.  The eplosion was caused by a fuel vapor buildup within the motor box and bilge area. The ignition of the fuel air mixture was from the combustion of the running engine. I believe the extensive damage from the mid line to the bow contributed to the direction and wind speed at the time of the incident. The cause of the explosion/fire is considered accidental in nature.
The investigator does not provide any details regarding the amount of time the blower had been running prior to the explosion or suggest that additional time would have prevented the explosion.


BARDID: MD-2014-0112
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:51:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Chester River
NearestCityorTown: Rock Hall
County: KE - Kent
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 17, 2014, DNR Communications (DNR) called me, OFC, of the MD Natural Resources Police, and asked that I respond to the Langford Bay Marina in Kent County, MD for the report of a single vessel boat accident. Upon arrival, I met with Kent EMS personnel, Rock Hall Volunteer Fire personnel, Kent County Sheriff’s Office personnel and witnesses. The victim, sole occupant and operator of the vessel suffered head and extremity injuries as a result of his vessel striking a finger pier. He was later flown by MSP Trooper 1 to University of MD Shock Trauma for treatment.  operator was injured when he struck the fixed object.


BARDID: MD-2014-0113
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Black Marsh/Craighill Channel
NearestCityorTown: Millers Island
County: BA - Baltimore
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator advised he was headed south and was following the shoreline when he observed the unlit pier and jetty and  made a hard turn to the port. He then felt a loud bang and moments later he noticed water filling into the vessel. Vessel actually stuck the sand bar and no one was injured.


BARDID: MD-2014-0114
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:06:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Susquehana River
NearestCityorTown: Harfve De Grace
County: CE - Cecil
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/17/14 at 2225hrs, I Corporal met with Operator at Tomes Marina in Port Deposit, MD in reference him striking a buoy with his boat on the Susquehanna River near Havre de Grace, MD. 

Operator stated that he and his wife were coming back from a day of boating when he struck the green 13 buoy on the Susquehanna River while heading back to Tomes Marina. Operator stated that he was cruising approximately 20 miles per hour when he struck the buoy with the bow of his boat causing damage to the bow. The force of hitting the buoy also caused a hatch handle on the port side of the boat to break. Operator stated that neither he nor his wife were injured. 

Operator stated that as he cruised, he attempted to keep the bow up for cruising and was unable to see the buoy causing the impact. Operator stated that he would contact me at a later date with the damage estimate.


BARDID: MD-2014-0115
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 02:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Choptank river Main Stem
NearestCityorTown: Tilghman Island
County: TA - Talbot
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 17,2014 I was dispatched to Harris creek near Change point Talbot County for a boat accident . Upon my arrival I was able to meet with commercial waterman. He stated that his dad owns the Pound fishing net that is located at the mouth of Harris creek and Change point, location is N38 42.525 W076 18.043. He then stated that his dad is not available at this time but early in the morning he was notified by the nearby Tow Boat USA that a sailboat had hit and damaged his dad's pound net in the early morning hours. By the time this Officer had arrived on scene Tow Boat USA was able to free the sailboat in question free from the pound net. 

I then made contact with a owner/operator of the 46ft Beneteau sailboat (Southern Cross) who was still in area. He stated that around 0230hrs he was traveling North off of the Choptank river/Harris creek towards Tilghman island when he ran into the above mentioned pound net. While under way he did not see the markings that were on the poles of the net nor did he see anything in his path on his instruments of his vessel. Operator did say the night moon was in his background which provided adequate lighting . Also on board was a passenger who was unable to see the nets . At this time the vessel was stuck in the net and Tow USA was dispatched to free the netting from the props of the vessel. No one at this time sustained any injuries. 

After gathering all information I inspected the pound net in question and found it to be in proper order with the correct reflective markings and a good distance from the channel area. Photos also were taken see Attached. Contact with the owner of the pound net was unavailable at this time with actual cost of damages. Follow up will be provided at a later date. 

The owner/operator was cited under NR 8 704 Regulation 08 18 01 04 (Rules of the Road) failure to give proper lookout. 

All Events Occurred in Talbot County.


BARDID: MD-2014-0117
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:09:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: North East River
NearestCityorTown: Charlestown
County: CE - Cecil
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday August 23, 2014 at approximately 2330 hrs, I received a report of a watercraft accident on the North East River by the MD DNR Communications Center. The dispatcher advised that a vessel had struck a piling and there was one person missing in the water. I advised the communications center that I would be enroute. While enroute, I contacted Ofc. and requested that she meet me at the Perryvile Yacht Club so that we could respond by vessel. A short time later, Ofc. and myself were underway on vessel NRP 855. At approximately 0010 hrs, we arrived at Charlestown Marina and began gathering information from the volunteer fire rescue crews that were on scene. The fire/rescue personnel stated that 4 out of the 5 people on board had successfully been transported to land but one passenger was still missing. The 3 passengers and operator were being attended to on land by Cecil County EMS personnel. Ofc. and I began to make our way over to the vessel involved in the accident.

The vessel was an 18' Wellcraft (Model 180 Fishermen) powered by a 115hp Yamaha outboard engine. The boat was displaying  Maryland registration 4450 BX.  The vessel had struck a submerged barge that was adjacent to the seawall, directly in front of the Charlestown Marina. We began to conduct a surface search in and around the area where the vessel had struck. There were 2 additional fire boats, from the Charlestown Volunteer Fire Company, assisting with the search. At this point, the fire company was preparing to send 2 divers into the water to search the area along the seawall. Ofc. and I manuevered our vessel away to clear room for the divers. 

After approximately 1 minute in the water, we were called back to the vessel by the divers. The diver indicated to us that he had located the victim. At this point, we had a county paramedic board our vessel to assist with the recovery. We quickly made preparations to transport the victim's body onto our vessel. The paramedic and I lifted the victim onto our boat and we began to start towards Lee's Marina. The County Paramedic pronounced the victim dead at 0103 hrs.

All events occurred in Cecil County, MD.


BARDID: MD-2014-0119
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-09-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Chesapeake Bay
NearestCityorTown: Stevensville
County: QA - Queen Anne
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 09/01/14 at approximately 11:00 A.M., Ofc., and I, Ofc. of the Maryland Natural Resources Police, received a call for a sailboat that struck the bay bridge and was stuck in between the pilings. When Ofc. and I arrived on scene we observed the vessel a couple hundred yards north of the bay bridge with the mast and boom trailing behind it in the water. The vessel was being operated by a Operator, later identified as the owner of the vessel. Operator, who was accompanied by his wife, stated that neither he nor his wife had sustained any injuries. Operator stated that he and Wife had left Bay Bridge Marina at around 9:30 on the morning of 09/01/14 and were heading northbound towards the Magothy River when the mast of their sailboat struck the bay bridge and became trapped in between the girders of the bridge. Wife stated that because of how the mast was stuck, the boat could not move forward or backwards and became entrapped between the bridge pilings. Operator stated that it took approximately 15 minutes for the mast to finally give way and fall back towards the stern of the vessel into the water. Operator further stated that by the time the mast had begun to fall, he and his wife had retreated into the cabin of the vessel. Not long after myself and Ofc. were on scene, Tow Boat U.S. arrived on scene. The Captain of Tow. Boat U.S. estimated the damage to be around $10,000. The vessel was towed back to Cypress Creek Marina where further damage will be assessed. Operator stated that he was not under the influence of any alcohol or drugs and the cause of the accident was strictly operator error. The accident resulted in property damage only and no injures were sustained by either Operator or Wife. All events occurred in Queen Anne's County.


BARDID: MD-2014-0120
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-09-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Potomac River
NearestCityorTown: Newburg
County: CH - Charles
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On September 1, 2014 between the hours of 7:00PM and 8:00PM, Victim was struck by a vessel while swimming in the Potomac River just outside of Popes Creek. Victim did not immediately seek medical attention and managed to get himself back to shore where his girl friend was sun bathing. Later that evening Victim was in pain and had trouble breathing and was driven to the University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center located in Laplata, MD. At approximately 10:49PM, Officer arrived at the Medical Center to interview the victim. 

Victim stated that he was swimming in the Potomac River and came up for air when he noticed a vessel heading in his direction. He dove under to the water to avoid his head being struck by the vessel and when doing so the vessel struck the left side of his body causing injuries to his abdomen and rib area. Victim was unable to get any descriptions of the vessel other than white in color. The operator of the vessel did not stop once hitting Victim. 

There are no suspects for this case. If any information arises regarding this case, it will re-open. I will ask individuals in the area of the accident if they saw anything on that date and time as I routinely patrol the area. All activities occurred in Charles County, MD. There is nothing further to report, this case is closed


BARDID: MD-2014-0121
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-09-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Potomac River
NearestCityorTown: Leonardtown
County: CH - Charles
WaterConditions: Unknown
HazardousWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
MachineryFailure: Throttle
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On September 1, 2014, Ofc. responded to Charles County Hospital for reports of a boat accident. It was report that a subject while on a Personal Watercraft (PWC), was having mechanical problems when he accidentally hit the throttle causing him to go into the path of another PWC. The injured subject was identified as Operator1, and the other operator was identified as Operator2. 

When questioning the event leading up to being at the hospital he stated that the PWC had been known to have problems, therefore causing him to stop the vessel and try to fix it. When he pushed the throttle he was hit on the right side by the other PWC causing injuries to his right calf and toe. It was reported by the hospital that the injury did not require major repair and simply needed to be cleaned and bandaged. 

Once Operator1's current status was obtained I began to collect vessel information. Operator1 stated he was driving a friends PWC, later through investigation was bearing the MD registration. Upon inspection of the vessel there was no obvious damage to the vessel. All registration was valid for this PWC. 

While at the hospital I spoke Operator2 about his injuries and condition of his vessel. He stated that he did not sustain any injuries, and that his PWC was not damaged. I asked Operator2 for the registration of the PWC which he refused to give. He stated the they used to be in his name but now they are not. He refused to state where the vessels were currently located and that he did not want anyone at his house or to look at the vessels. I informed him that this information was needed for our report given that it was a boat accident. He then became angry, stormed out of the hospital room and left the hospital. 

I spoke with Operator2's girlfriend who was in the waiting room, she stated that he was upset and was unable to give us a current location of where Operator2 lived. 

After speaking with all parties I spoke with the duty officer who advised document all information possible given the subject was very uncooperative and unwilling to give any information. The case is still pending further investigation of location of PWC. Any further information obtained will be added via supplement.


BARDID: MD-2014-0123
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-09-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:34:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Chesapeake Bay
NearestCityorTown: Stevensville
County: QA - Queen Anne
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On September 5, 2014, I, OFC, of the Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) took the report of a boat accident that occurred in the Chesapeake Bay. An occupant of an underway sail boat fell and sustained right leg injuries that required medical attention at Anne Arundel Medical Center. 

On September 5, 2014, at about 1334 hours, I, OFC, of the MD NRP, received a call from dispatch (DNR) in regards to responding to the Bay Bridge Marina for the report of a subject that fell on a sail boat and subsequently injured his right leg in the Queen Anne’s County portion of the Chesapeake Bay. DNR advised that the victim was thought to have a broken leg and was being brought to the gas dock of the Bay Bridge Marina by the vessel he fell on. 

I arrived to the Bay Bridge Marina at approximately 1404 hours. I saw numerous fire trucks and ambulances from the Kent Island Volunteer Fire Company, along with Queen Anne’s County Paramedic personnel, parked near Hemmingway’s Restaurant . I proceeded down to the fuel dock and saw an Anne Arundel County Fire Department Rescue Boat docked near a large blue sail boat. I walked over to the boat that all of the EMS crews were gathered around and saw a white male lying on the back deck. The injured white male would later be identified.  The boat would later be identified as the United States Coast Guard Documented Vessel “Perfection”, with hailing port of Philadelphia, PA. “Perfection” is a 1990 45’5” Bristol cabin sail boat , with a blue colored hull and 90 horse power in-board diesel motor. 

The weather conditions in the Chesapeake Bay were waves less than 1 foot with approximate 10 knot wind out of the southwest. The temperature was about 90 degrees. 

I stepped onto the vessel and made contact with the vessel’s Captain, who identified himself. Operator advised that there were six people on board the vessel at the time of the accident, to include himself as the boat operator. Operator advised that they left the Bay Bridge Marina about 12:30 PM as they were traveling towards Annapolis, MD. Operator advised that they were tacking across the bay, westbound, with a portside tack and slight heel to port, as he pointed to the middle of the Bay, just south of the WPL Bay Bridge. Operator advised that Victim missed a step down as he was walking to the rear of the vessel. Operator advised that he turned around and saw Victim lying on the deck of the boat. Operator advised that it was determined that Victim had incurred a serious injury to his right leg. Operator advised that he called for assistance over VHF radio and began to head back to the Bay Bridge Marina under power. Operator advised that he docked the vessel at the Bay Bridge Marina Fuel Dock, where EMS Personnel began to stabilize Victim. 

EMS personnel removed Victim from the vessel and transported him to Anne Arundel County Medical Center at 1416 hours for right leg injuries. EMS advised that his leg was possibly broke and/or had a dislocation issue. Refer to QACO EMS incident number 14005408 for further. 

Operator provided me with information and all pertinent vessel information. I called cell phone and spoke with him about the accident. I later provided him with the NRP number. Refer to the boat accident report attachment for further information about the vessel and insurance information. The vessel was found to contain all required safety equipment. 

Operator advised that he drank about 1 and a half beers while on the sail boat. During my conversations with Operator, he exhibited no signs of impairment. I also conducted SFST’s Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus test on Operator, which he performed acceptably. Operator and his passengers were allowed to leave the area at 1440 hours. 

I took several digital pictures during the accident investigation. 

I cleared from the area at 1500 hours. 

All events occurred in Queen Anne’s County, MD. 

This case is closed.


BARDID: MD-2014-0124
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:27:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Elk River
NearestCityorTown: Elton
County: CE - Cecil
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 03, 2014, I, OFC., received a call from the Maryland DNR Communications Center in reference to a boating accident that had occurred on the Elk River. The dispatcher advised that there were 2 patients being brought to the St. John's Community pier where they would be transported via ambulance to Union Hospital in Elkton, MD. I arrived at approximately 2045 hrs and met with one ambulance crew that was preparing to transport one patient to the hospital. I asked the driver if the second victim had already been transported and the driver stated that the other patient had gotten into a private vehicle, operated by a family member. Everyone involved in the incident had already left the scene at this point. I went down to where the boat lifts are located and spoke with some residents of the community. The residents pointed out the vessel that was involved in the accident and they gave me the owners name. I walked to where the vessel was (on a boat lift) and began to record the vessel information. The vessel was an Excel 26SE with MD vessel registration. I left the St. John's community began heading towards Union Hospital. 

I arrived at Union Hospital at approximately 2120 hrs and met with the first victim, who had been admitted to the hospital due to injuring her side. Victim2 stated that while they were underway, the vessel that she was on struck a wake causing her to lose her balance. Victim2 fell onto the gunwale of the vessel. Hospital staff was indicating that she had bruised her side and they would be conducting further examinations. I asked Victim2 about the other victim. She did not know her last name. Victim2 and her daughter believed that Victim1 was taken home by her husband. I asked them if they knew what injuries she sustained and they indicated that she had hit her head on the console. I checked with hospital staff to see if another victim had been brought in and they said that they were not aware of any other patients associated with this incident. 
At this point, I left the hospital and attempted to locate the owner/operator of the vessel. The Comunications Center was able to provide a telephone number but the number given was no longer in service. I drove to his residence in order to possibly meet with him but after knocking on his door for several minutes, it was clear that no one was inside. I notified the Communications Center that I would attempt to locate the operator and the other victim the next day.


BARDID: MD-2014-0125
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Still Pond-Chesapeake Bay
NearestCityorTown: Still Pond
County: KE - Kent
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: person struck by boom
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/25/2014 at 10:00 hrs I OFC, was contacted by OFC in reference to numerous vessel accidents that were unreported that occurred at Camp Tockwogh during this summer season. Due to the amount of time since the incidents occurred and the fact that the victims were no longer at camp and were out of state, a significant amount of information required for Boat Accident Reports is missing and unobtainable. OFC and I discussed the situation and he then made contact with the camp. He obtained as much information as possible and retrieved all documents in regards to the incidents from the camp and Shore Medical Center at Chestertown. 

On 7/14/2014 at 16:30 hrs, operator, a camper at Camp Tockwogh was on a sailing vessel in the Chesapeake Bay with his class. He apparently began to "horseplay" on the boat and was struck in the head by the sail's boom. He was treated for an intermittent headache by camp medical staff and was transported to Chestertown Hospital the following day for a possible concussion. All events occurred in Kent County, MD.


BARDID: MD-2014-0126
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Still Pond-Chesapeake Bay
NearestCityorTown: Still Pond
County: KE - Kent
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/25/2014 at 10:00 hrs I OFC, was contacted by OFC in reference to numerous vessel accidents that were unreported that occurred at Camp Tockwogh during this summer season. Due to the amount of time since the incidents occurred and the fact that the victims were no longer at camp and were out of state, a significant amount of information required for Boat Accident Reports is missing and unobtainable. OFC and I discussed the situation and he then made contact with the camp. He obtained as much information as possible and retrieved all documents in regards to the incidents from the camp and Shore Medical Center at Chestertown. 

On 6/11/2014 at 17:00 hrs, subject was water skiing and fell. As he fell, his left foot got caught in the boot of the ski. He was given a boot to wear by camp staff. On 6/21/2014, subject was admitted to Chestertown Hospital due to swelling and a lack of healing. X-rays were taken and were negative. He was referred to an Orthopedic Specialist and received an MRI which showed multiple fractures in his left foot. He was ordered to be placed on crutches for several weeks. All events occurred in Kent County, MD.


BARDID: MD-2014-0129
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-09-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:11:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Eastern Bay-Shipping Creek
NearestCityorTown: Stevensville
County: QA - Queen Anne
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On September 12, 2014 at approximately 0821 hrs DNR Communications advised of a vessel accident with one subject in the water in the mouth of Shipping Creek (Queen Anne's County). While en route to the patrol vessel at Kent Narrows dispatch updated notifying that the subject had been removed from the water with no injuries. At that time I learned the vessel which was struck was taking on water and was being towed to Shipping Creek Landing (Stevensville). I continued my response but by land. Upon arriving at Shipping Creek Landing I found Kent Island Volunteer Fire Department and Grasonville Volunteer Fire Department personnel on scene with the witness and suspect. The victim's vessel had filled with water and was loaded onto his trailer. 
 
Operator1 explained that he was returning to Shipping Creek from clamming off of Bodkin Island. While cruising at an estimated 7-8 kts Operator1 stated that he struck a blue vessel (Operator2) midship on the port side. He noted that he was cleaning his vessel near the rear side-helm (starboard side) while returning and did not see the vessel ahead. Operator1 immediately powered his vessel into reverse as the smaller vessel continued across his bow and circled around coming to a stop after hitting his boat on the port stern. Operator1 threw a Type III PFD to the victim in the water. At this time the nearby witness arrived to help. The impact happened at approximately 0730-0800 hrs. The weather conditions were windy (out of North) and clear. 

A nearby boater named in his friend's 2012 17.5' Bayliner noticed the victim's vessel sitting unusually in the water. He estimated a distance of 200 yds between their boats. As he approached he saw one male subject in the water. Subjects were unable to pull Operator2 from the water so subject jumped overboard and helped secure a PFD onto the victim which was thrown from the suspect, operator1). At this point, subject swam Operator2 to shore where EMS administered medical aid. He was taken to Baltimore Shock Trauma. 

Operator1 towed the damaged vessel to the ramp where he was met by Kent Island VFD and Grasonville VFD.


BARDID: MD-2014-0130
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-09-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:04:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Deep Creek Lake
NearestCityorTown: Oakland
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On September 21, 2014, I, Officer First Class was dispatched to respond to Garret Memorial Hospital for a reported injury that resulted from a boat accident. I arrived at the hospital at approximately 2020 hours, and met with the victim, who stated that he had taken himself to the hospital for pain in the area of his left rib cage. He did not yet know whether his ribs were bruised, or broken, but was able to walk and talk seemingly without severe pain. Subject stated that he, his mother, and a family friend, rented a boat from Bills Marine earlier in the day. Subject stated that at some point while tubing, he crossed the vessels wake, and was thrown into the air. Subject stated that he experienced some pain when he hit the water, and the group decided to return the boat. Subject stated that they were well away from shore at the time of the incident, and stated that none of the persons involved had consumed any alcohol that day. 

I cleared the hospital, and attempted to make contact with mother via telephone, leaving a message on her voice mail to contact me. 

On Septemebr 21, I made contact with staff at Bills Marine, who were able to provide me with information pertaining to the vessel involved, a 17 foot Bayliner. I again attempted to make contact with mother, though she would not respond to my calls. I cleared the incident with no charges to any of the persons involved. 
All these events occurred in Garrett County, Maryland.


BARDID: MD-2014-0131
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-09-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Elk River
NearestCityorTown: Earlville
County: CE - Cecil
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 9/7/14 at 1630hrs, I Corporal made contact with Chief from the Cecilton Volunteer Fire Company at Crystal Beach on the Elk River in reference to the accident involving two jet skis. Fire Company advised that the injuries sustained were not life threatening and that one of the juveniles was being airlifted to Johns Hopkins Medical Center for mechanical injuries (broken bones) as a precaution. The other juvenile was in a nearby ambulance waiting to be transported to Union Hospital in Elkton, Md. 

Contact was made with the owner of the jet skis . Owner stated that his son and nephew were riding the jet skis when his nephew maneuvered in front of his son causing the collision. Both juveniles were retrieved from the water by other skiers in the area. Owner stated that he did not know that his nephew had taken the jet ski. 

Upon examination of the jet skis, jet ski #1 had minor damage to the portside rubber rail. Jet ski #2 had significant damage to the starboard side causing extensive damage to the front and back of the ski. Both skis were still operable at the time of this investigation. 

Upon arrival at Union Hospital at 1845hrs, contact was made with Operator2. Owner stated that he and other operator were riding jet skis when Operator1 turned into his path abruptly. Owner stated he was travelling approximately 35 mph when he struck the jet ski Operator1 was operating.


BARDID: MD-2014-0132
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-09-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:39:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityorTown: Ocean City
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 1 states he was operating a 2014 Kawasaki PWC in the Atlantic Ocean offshore of Assateague Island East bound when he rode up a large wave,causing him to fall off of the PWC.He landed on the PWC with both knees injuring them.He was able to get back on the PWC and return home.He was transported to Atlantic General Hospital by his mother and was treated and released for a fractured left femur and patella,and a bruised right patella.He will undergo surgery tomorrow to repair his left leg.No charges filed.Investigation is complete.


BARDID: MD-2014-0133
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-09-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Deep Creek Lake
NearestCityorTown: McHenry
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday, September 27, 2014 this officer, Sgt., responded to the Deep Creek Marina rental facility for a reported property damage only boat accident. Upon arriving at the business, I made contact with Operator1 (operator of MD2618LB), Operator2 (operator of MD2576LB), passenger in MD2576LB and employee of Deep Creek Marina.
 
Through my investigation, I learned that Operator2' and Operator1's vessels were being operated on Deep Creek Lake in the area of Deep Creek Marina's gas docks. V2 was backing away from the gas docks and Operator1 vessel was floating behind vessel2. The area was congested with three vessels at the gas docks and five waited to fuel. Operator2' failed to leave adequate distance between the vessels as they maneuvered in and around the docks. Operator1 realized the vessels were about to collide and attempted to take an evasive action by turning his vessel to the port side and accelerating. These movements caused Operator1's vessel to strike Operator2' vessel on the ladder attached to the vessel's swim platform. 

The ladder was torn partially dislodged from Operator2' vessel. Operator1's vessel sustained significant fiberglass damage on the port transom. A two inch hole in the vessel's fiberglass was noted and photographed. Both vessels were owned and rented by Deep Creek Marine, LLC. Employee estimated the damage to Operator2' vessel to be between $500 and $1000. He estimated the damage to Operator1's vessel to be between $5000 and $10,000.


BARDID: MD-2014-0135
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-09-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:47:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Bohemia River
NearestCityorTown: Hacks Point
County: CE - Cecil
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday, September 20, 2014 at around 2350hrs DNR Communications radioed there was a boat accident on the Bohemia River "property damage only." I asked DNR Communications to check with the Cecil County Fire Board and they confirmed that they were not responding because no injuries were reported. 

I called subject who immediately handed the phone to Operator1. Operator1 said, "yeah this guy just ran into the back of my boat." I asked if anyone was hurt and he said no one was hurt. He gave me his location which was opposite of Long Point Marina. Operator1 said that both of the boats were still operational and not taking on water. Operator1 said he would meet me at Hacks Point Marina and the other boat involved would be there as well. He said he wanted the damage reported. 

I arrived at Hacks Point Marina at 0029hrs and met with Operator1 and two others at slip. The other boat owner and two others were docked at slip. Operator1 said his boat, a 2002 Mariner, was anchored with two other boats. His boat was in the middle and all three boats were tied to each other. Operator1 said his anchor light was on. Operator1 said they all went to bed around 2130hrs and woke to the crash of a boat hitting the transom. Subject1’s boat was on the port side and subject2 said she heard a loud explosion and woke to find subject3’s boat on the transom. Subject4's vessel was on the starboard side. He later told me Subject3's boat first struck Operator1's floating, inflatable dinghy that was tied to the stern. The dinghy elevated Subject3's boat, a 1972 Trojan Cabin Cruiser, and the bow pulpit struck the swim platform and transom. Operator1's boat was jarred but remained anchored. After seeing the damage, Subject4 called DNR Communications to have the damage reported. The other vessels with Operator1's were not damaged. 

I met with two others. They told me Subject5 was in the car asleep. Operator2 told me he was operating the boat. He said all three had dinner at Schaefer's Canal House. Subject3 said that he and Subject5 were drinking alcoholic beverages, so he had Operator2 operate the boat back the slip. Operator2 said he knew he would be taking the boat back and didn't drink for that reason. I could smell the order of an alcoholic beverage on Subject3 and on Subject5 when they woke him up. Subject5 could barely stand and had to lean on the car. Operator2 was alert, clear eyed, and had no odor of an alcoholic beverage about him. Operator2 said he was operating the boat at slow speed through the speed zone. He said he thought "around 5 knots." He said Subject5 was on the bow and Subject3 had just gone below to the cabin. Subject3 said he was making himself a drink in the cabin since Operator2 was operating. Subject3 said prior to that, he went on the bow to wipe the fogged windshield. Operator2 said Subject5 "didn't say a word" before they hit Operator1's boat. Subject5 said "it was like the Titanic, it just appeared and that light was so high." Operator2 said the windows were fogged and he had no idea there was a boat in front of him. I asked if the wipers worked and he said the bottom windows didn't have them and that's what he was looking through. 

I asked all parties if they needed medical attention and all declined. Subject3 and Operator1 exchanged insurance information and each went back to their slips. I cleared around 0130hrs. Operator1 will contact the insurance adjuster at the beginning of the week. A Watercraft Accident Form will be submitted after Operator1 has an estimate on the damage. Subject3 told me he is not having the bow pulpit replaced and was not seeking estimates. All events occurred in Cecil County, Maryland.


BARDID: MD-2014-0137
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-09-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Mattawoman Creek
NearestCityorTown: Marbury
County: CH - Charles
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 09/27/14, I, Maryland Natural Resources Police Officer, responded to a call for a vessel taking on water. The location given was on the Potomac River just North of Mattawoman Creek. Ofc.  and I responded to Smallwood State Park. During response to the park, dispatch stated that there was a report of 5 persons aboard a 19' vessel which had struck an object in the water causing it to no longer have power and beginning to take on water. It was not known at the time if anyone was in the water or wearing a life jacket due to loss of connection with victims. Once at Smallwood State Park, fire department personnel were on scene and had two of their vessels in the water and with the boat in distress. Fire department state they had found the vessel and all occupants were accounted for. 

Ofc. and I waited at the boat ramp for the arrival of the occupants and vessel which was being towed by the fire department. I spoke to all victims who stated that they had launched the boat in DC earlier in the day around 7:00pm, headed to Fairview beach, and had rented a camp site at Smallwood State Park, which is where they were headed when they struck the object in the water. The only damage able to be seen was the outboard portion of the motor had been broken off and not able to be recovered. The vessel was secured to the boat ramp where the owner stated a relative was bringing a trailer to have the vessel removed from the water. Park staff was notified of the vessels location and current status. 

There were no injuries and all medical care was refused. GPS coordinates from Fire Department of where vessel was found were 38N 33.495, 77W 13.726.

Damage appears to be greater than $2000 given that motor was severely damaged.


BARDID: MD-2014-0138
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-10-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:44:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Chesapeake Bay
NearestCityorTown: Stevensville
County: QA - Queen Anne
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
While attempting to dock his vessel during rough sea conditions, the subjects vessel scraped against the rocks causing damage to bottom of the hull and the gelcoat on the stern portside.  Once the vessel was secured to the pier, the rubrails and the bottom fin of the outboard was damaged.


BARDID: MD-2014-0139
State: MD
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-10-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Potomac River
NearestCityorTown: Point of Rocks
County: FR - Frederick
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Subject was operating downstream, returning to the boat ramp. While making evasive manuevers to not strike a rock, the subject was going at 3/4 speed when he struck the rock. The operator was thrown into the water. He attempted to grab the gunwale and sliced open his right pinky finger and broke his right ring finger. The vessel; still under power struck an island.


BARDID: MD-2014-0140
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-10-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Spa Creek-Severn River
NearestCityorTown: Annapolis
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 10/16/14 at approximately 6:16 P.M. I received a call for a hit and run boat accident that occurred on 10/10/14 in the Annapolis Harbor area. I met with the complainant, later identified as a Operator1, who stated that on the morning of 10/10/14 his dingy was struck by a sailboat in Annapolis Harbor. Operator1 stated that around 10:55 A.M. on the morning of 10/10/14 he was traveling in his 9' inflatable dingy with his two dogs towards the Chart House Restaurant when a sailboat, which was leaving the Chart House Restaurant, came around the dock and struck the starboard side of Operator1's dingy. Operator1 further stated that he attempted to alter his course but the sailboat overtook him from his stern and glanced off his starboard side, causing his dingy to skid down the port side of the sailboat. The impact caused by the sailboat resulted in Operator1's one dog being pinched in between the dingy and the sailboat before it fell into the harbor. Operator1 further stated that once the sailboat had passed, an individual onboard the sailboat, inquired as to whether operator1 was hurt but never turned around to offer assistance or to exchange information. Operator1 was able to rescue his dog from the harbor, although it did suffer a laceration from being caught in between the dingy and the sailboat. Operator1 checked himself into the Righttime Medical Urgent Care in Annapolis which revealed ligament damage in Operator1's right wrist and also a possible hairline fracture in the same wrist. 

On 10/24/14 at approximately 10:15 A.M. I met with a subject from the Annapolis Harbormasters' office who provided me with video footage of the accident. I observed in the video footage what appeared to be Operator1's dingy leaving the Chart House Restaurant and heading towards the mooring field. I further observed a large sailboat heading North-East out of Annapolis Harbor. I then observed the dingy cut across the sailboat's bow before being struck, thus causing the dingy to spin around and slide down the sailboat's port side. I further observed the sailboat continuing its course out of Annapolis Harbor, never stopping to render assistance. 

On 10/24/14 at approximately 1:00 P.M. I met with Captain of the suspect vessel, which I later identified as a 64' sailboat called the Liberte'. Operator2 stated that on 10/10/14 at approximately 10:55 A.M. He was leaving the Chart House Restaurant with 32 passengers plus his wife and a crewman. Operator2 stated that he was given clearance by his crewman that both his port and starboard sides were clear. Once Operator2 had clearance, he proceeded to exit out of his slip and turn right. Operator2 stated than once he had made the turn, he proceeded out of Annapolis Harbor towards the bay. Operator2 further stated that he has no recollection of ever hitting any dingy nor did his crewman or any of the 32 passengers on board the vessel ever bring to his attention that he had struck another vessel. I asked Operator2 to put his statement in writing, to which he refused. At this time no charges have been filed and an investigation will be ongoing. 

All events occurred in Anne Arundel County.


BARDID: MD-2014-0141
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-10-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Miles River-Main Stem
NearestCityorTown: saint Michaels
County: TA - Talbot
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 10/27/2014 at approximately 9:00 am, I, Officer, received a call advising of a moored vessel being struck in St. Michaels the night prior. Subject stated his 26’2” Pearson sailing vessel with MD registration 2702 W, was moored just off of the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum.


BARDID: MD-2014-0142
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-12-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:49:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Eastern Bay
NearestCityorTown: Claiborne
County: TA - Talbot
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Subject was alone in a small (10 foot) layout boat duck hunting. His friends were nearby. They noticed the layout boat was capsized and they saw his waders sticking up out of the water. They found the victim unconscious. They tried to lift him into the boat but were unsuccessful. They kept his head above water until the fire department arrived to assist. It was determined that the victim was not wearing a PFD. The victim was transported to Easton Memorial Hospital. He was pronounced dead at 1225 hours.


BARDID: MD-2014-0143
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-11-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Herrington Harbor
NearestCityorTown: Deale
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
The officer responded for a call of a boat fire. When he arrived, he discovered that no one was on board and no one was injured. The AACO fire marshall believes that the fire was started because of a malfunction on the A.C. control panel. There is an estimated $20000 in damages.


BARDID: MD-2014-0144
State: MD
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-10-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Clement Bay
NearestCityorTown: Coltons Point
County: SM - St. Mary’s
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
The subject boarded his vessel and activated the vessels blower for five minutes before starting the engine. After a short time, the engine stalled out. For unknown causes, the boat exploded once he attempted to restart the engine. Fire engulfed the vessel.The victim received severe burns to his legs. He was airlifted to the hospital. The vessel was a total loss of $9000.


BARDID: MD-2014-0145
State: MD
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-05-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:59:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Inner Harbor, Baltimore
NearestCityorTown: Baltimore
County: BA - Baltimore
WaterConditions: Rough
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (unknown origin)
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The investigating officer was in the immediate area at the time of the incident, noticed a vessel fully engulfed in flames. After requesting assistance, she noticed that other vessels in the area were stating to catch fire. Fire and EMS got the victim away from the fire.


BARDID: MD-2014-1000
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:07:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Gunpowder River
NearestCityorTown: Edgewater
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
USCG entered report of a boating accident on Gunpowder River.  Reports indicate that the victim’s vessel was found unmanned in the river, with a fishing line still in the water and wallet and phone onboard.  The victim was supposed to run from Poles Island to Gun Powder River.  He was reported to suffer from depression.

There were reports of a tornado in the area and severe thunderstorms.

The body was later recovered.


BARDID: MD-2015-0001
State: MD
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-01-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:47:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Upper Potomac River
NearestCityorTown: Brunswick
County: FR - Frederick
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
While launching the vessel, the subjects vessel struck a tree. No one was injured. A fishing rod was lost. The boat was totaled and the value of the boat was $33000. The fishing rod was valued at $200.  THe current was strong.


BARDID: MD-2015-0002
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-01-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:41:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: West and Rhode River-Cradle Cr
NearestCityorTown: Mayo
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On 01/15/2015 at approximately 2140 hours Officer and I responded to a priority call on the Rhode River.  The call was for a person who had fallen in the water in the vicinity of Cadle Creek.  We arrived on scene and found the subject clinging to the stern ladder of his sailboat with two rescue swimmers from Anne Arundel Fire Department. The victim was wearing a life jacket at the time we arrived on scene. The victim was later identified.  Victim was retrieved from the water by the fire department personnel.  Officer and I brought the rescue swimmers onto our vessel and took them to shore.  The creek was mostly covered in ice and it was difficult to maneuver around.  Officer retrieved some of the victims clothing which was left on the pier.  We checked the area around the vessel from which Victim was rescued.  There was a blue kayak which was upside down in front of the sailboat that belonged to Victim, it was approximately 8 feet in length. The sailboat had a documented name of "Piper's Dream" out of Hampton, Virginia.  The sailboat was secured to a mooring ball located near the middle of the creek.  
 
 
  Victim was transported to Anne Arundel Medical Center by ambulance.  He was conscious throughout the ordeal and did not appear to have any injuries.  We returned to Liberty Marina and then went to the hospital to meet Victim as we did not have any information about the victim at the time.  Victim was in good spirits and he was being treated for hypothermia.  Victim admitted to being in the kayak.  He told me that he was trying to get to his sailboat but he underestimated the difficulty of navigating through the ice.  He told me that he was trying to navigate from the kayak to the sailboat when the kayak overturned.  Victim told me that he was able to swim to the stern of the sailboat and lock one of his arms around the swim ladder to help keep his upper body out of the water.  At that time he began yelling for help until a resident heard him and requested emergency assistance.
 
 
 
  All events occurred in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
 


BARDID: MD-2015-0003
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-01-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Potomac River Sandy Hook Rd
NearestCityorTown: Knoxville
County: WA - Washington
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday 01/31/2015 at approximately 2:00 pm, I Officer assisted by Officer responded to the report of an individual who was kayaking and became stranded at White Horse Rapids on the Potomac River. Upon my arrival, I observed a Maryland State Police (MSP) medevac helicopter air lifting the subject off the rapids. The subject was transported to Meritus Medical Center in Washington County for the treatment of hypothermia. At this time, I commuted to Meritus Medical Center to obtain a statement of facts related to the incident. However, Operator was released just prior to my arrival. I obtained Operator's phone number, contacted him and made arrangements to speak with him at his residences that evening. Operator was given a U.S. Coast Guard Recreational Boating Accident Report to complete and return. In addition, I collected a written statement of facts related to the incident.

Operator stated the following:

"My Kayak became broached between two rocks. In an attempt to dislodge it, I exited my Kayak and it floated away. I was forced to swim to another rock where I remained until help arrived. I called 911 from my cell phone. My right foot and leg were very cold as they remained in the water".

As a result of the incident, Operator sustained minor bruising to his left knee.

Operator's vessel was recovered down river later that evening and sustained no damage.

All events occurred in Washington County, Maryland.
 


BARDID: MD-2015-0004
State: MD
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-02-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:06:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Mill Street-Cambridge,MD
NearestCityorTown: Cambridge
County: DO - Dorchester
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 02-22-15, at approximately 0840 hours, I, OFC, responded to the Cambridge Yacht Club for a vessel fire.  Upon arrival, I met with fire company officials and was informed that the vessel was unoccupied and that the vessel owner had been contacted.  The firefighters extinguished the fire.  The damaged vessel was the vessel "Genevieve", which was tied up in slip I-6.  The vessel is Maryland registered, with registration number MD 4019 CB.  I observed heavy damage to the starboard side of the vessel, midship, below deck, in the area of the engine room.  I later met with DFM from the Office of the State Fire Marshall.  DFM completed an investigation of the fire and ruled the cause as being an accidental electrical fire in the engine room.  As the Office of the State Fire Marshall is the lead agency on reporting fires in the state, DFM will be submitting a complete investigative report of the incident.  I cleared the incident at approximately 1100 hours.  All events occurred in Dorchester County, Maryland. All observations were based on my training, knowledge, and experience.
 


BARDID: MD-2015-0005
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-03-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:46:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Susquehanna River
NearestCityorTown: Havre De Grace
County: HA - Harford
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 03/10/2015 at approximately 1248hrs., I OFC received a call from DNR communications in reference to a possible drowning at Lapidum boat ramp, Harford Co.
 
Upon my arrival at approx. 1303hrs.,a Havre de Grace Ambulance, EMS and Harford Co. Sheriff deputies were on scene ( Incident#57038). EMS personnel indicated the victim was in the ambulance and being transported to Harford Memorial Hospital for precautionary measures. They indicated that the patient first refused treatment but was persuaded to go to the hospital. I asked NRP Off. from Baltimore Co. to go to the hospital to interview Victim while I conducted interviews on scene and secured Victim's property.
 
 Two Maryland State Highway Administration employees had found Victim in the water.  They sated that they had pulled into the Lapidum boat ramp parking lot to use the bathroom.  They heard someone yell for help near the ramps.  They found Victim submerged in water up to his chest. He was conscious laying across the stern of his vessel which had partially sunk at the ramp. The stern of the vessel was submerged and resting on the bottom. They immediately pulled Victim from the water. Took him over to their vehicle to get him warm and out of his wet clothes. When EMS and the ambulance arrived, he was taken to the hospital as a precautionary measure.
 
The State Highway employees recovered the vessel with Victim' truck and trailer.  They said that Victim had launched his boat.  Victim realized he did not put the plug in the boat because it was taking on water. He got into the stern of the boat to try and pump it out when the stern sank. Victim fell back into a horizontal position across the submerged stern of the boat. That is where the two SHA empoyees found him.  The good Samaritans stated that they asked Victim why he didn't get out of the water. He told them he couldn't get out of the water.
 
Later at approxiamately 1430, victim arrived take possession of his father's boat and truck.  Victim was treated for exposure to the elements and later released from the hospital.  All events occurred in Harford County, Maryland.
 


BARDID: MD-2015-0006
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-04-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: WEEMS CREEK - BELOW BRIDGE
NearestCityorTown: ANNAPOLIS
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On the evening of 4 April 2015 at approximately 8PM, I, Officer of the Maryland Natural Resources Police, was contacted by Department of Natural Resources Communications to respond to an open water drowning in Weems Creek, Severn River. Anne Arundel Fireboard reported they were also responding to one subject in the water near the address of 6 Weems Creek Drive, Annapolis. Myself and Officer (Natural Resources Police) responded by vessel (NRP 729) from Annapolis City Dock, while Corporal (Maryland Natural Resources Police) responded by vehicle to the staging area at Tucker Street Landing.

Annapolis Fire Rescue was able to retrieve the one male subject alive and suffering from mild hypothermia; he was transported to Anne Arundel Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries. 

I contacted the original complainant, who stated that he and his wife heard an individual calling for help while walking their dog near 6 Weems Creek Drive. When they began yelling back to locate the source, the subject stated he was, “In the water and couldn’t hold on to his boat much longer!” Subject contacted 911 to report the incident, as well as maintained contact with victim until Fire Rescue was able to reach him.

I and Corporal arrived at Anne Arundel Medical Center to interview Victim. There was a strong odor of alcohol coming from Victim’s person. Victim admitted to drinking four “big beers” that evening, and not eating since the day before. Victim stated that while trying to enter his 11’ dinghy from his 36’ sailboat, his weight shifted rainwater that had collected in the dinghy, causing it to capsize. Victim was unable to return himself to his vessel, and tied himself to a dock line to keep himself afloat. There was a lifejacket in the dinghy, but Victim was not wearing one while attempting to disembark. Victim stated he believed he had been in the water for at least 40 minutes. 


ALL EVENTS OCCURRED IN ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MARYLAND. ALL OBSERVATIONS ARE BASED ON MY TRAINING, KNOWLEDGE, AND EXPERIENCE.


BARDID: MD-2015-0007
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-04-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 06:49:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: POTOMAC RIVER COBB ISLAND
NearestCityorTown: COBB ISLAND
County: CH - Charles
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 0630 hours on April 13, 2015 I, OFC, received a call from our communications center regarding a possible missing person.  I was instructed to assist Charles County Sheriff's Department at Saunders Marina.  Upon arrival I met with OFF. with the Charles County Sheriffs Department and they stated that they had received a call from the Maryland State Police in Salisbury, MD regarding an overdue boater.       

      Operator parked his truck, a 2003 Silver Ford pickup with a tag number MD 90R 600,and used the marinas boat ramp to launch his vessel, a white 12' aluminum boat with Maryland registration 1676 BH.   

    A surface / shoreline search of the Wicomico River and immediate area was initiated.   The USCG recovered the vessel at approximately 1030 hours off the mouth of Monroe Creek on the Virginia side of the Potomac River. The USCG used the location of the vessel to set up a grid pattern to begin a search for Operator. 

   We towed the vessel to Shymansky's Marina. Myself and OFC. resumed the search for Operator. At approximately 1445 hours  the USCG, St. Inigoes division, located the body of  Operator near Cobb Point Bar, they recovered the body and transported him to Shymansky's Marina where the responsibility of the investigation was turned over to CPL. of NPR Investigations.

    Operator's boat, boat trailer and trailer hitch were transported to Matapeake storage facility.

    All events occurred in Charles County.
 
 


BARDID: MD-2015-0008
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-03-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 326 FIRST STREET
NearestCityorTown: ANNAPOLIS
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On March 5, 2015 at approximately 0925 hours, Officer and I were on patrol when we received a call for property damage to a boat. 

Upon arrival, we met with the Annapolis Harbor Boat Yard owner, who explained to Officer and I that the operator of a green hull sailboat struck two other vessels while trying to exit the slip. Operator3 had three other people helping him exit the slip but still managed to strike the other vessels. Owner explained that he had video footage of the entire accident. 

Operator3 advised that he didnt strike any other vessel except for one that he used to pivot and he only used the rubber bumper of that vessel. When Officer and I inspected what we could of the vessel that was supposedly hit, no rubber bumper was found that would have reached the sailboat's starboard side. The sailboat did have a white transfer of paint that I did immediately recognize as we approached the vessel to talk to the owner. His friend was also aboard the sailboat when trying to exit the slip. He advised me again that no other vessel was hit and the white transfer was from the white bumper that they barely used to pivot the vessel. 

When discussing what happened with Owner, he was very helpful when showing us all video footage he had from different angles when Operator3 was trying to move his vessel. Owner's vessel, a blue and white 1973 Seacraft 23 center console, was also struck during the process. He also informed myself and Officer that he's had prior encounters with Operator3 and it has been an ongoing issue since 2013 when Owner had Operator3's vessel seized for failure to pay his bill at the marina. It was later litigated and now under ownership of Operator3. 

Property damage estimates were not available because of the weather. Owner assured me that once the estimates are done, he will advise us of the results. Meanwhile, the owner of the Catamaran that was struck will be contacted to be informed of the situation. 

I received witness statements by both parties of what had happened and this investigation is on-going pending results of the damage estimates. 

All events occurred in Anne Arundel County 

On April 6, 2015, I received all estimates and repair costs from the marina manager of Annapolis Harbour Boat Yard. 

I entered the estimate information into a watercraft accident report and completed the report.
 


BARDID: MD-2015-0009
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-04-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:46:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SANDY POINT STATE PARK
NearestCityorTown: ANNAPOLIS
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On April 11th, 2015 at 12:46pm, Maryland Natural Resources Police Dispatch received a call that a kayaker fell off a kayak at Sandy Point State Park, around the South Beach Area. Sgt. was the officer on scene and made contact with the victim. 

The juvenile subject was transported to Anne Arundel Medical Center as a precautionary. Sgt. made contact with the victim's mother, and was informed of the events. Officer and I made contact with Victim at the hospital to obtain further details. 

Victim stated that he went out on the kayaks with two other people from the Cedar Point Church Youth Group that he was with. While Victim was paddling, he lost balance on the kayak and fell out of it. He grabbed onto one of the other kayaks and that individual rowed him to shore while the other person stayed with the kayak. Victim stated that he thought he was in the water for approximately 10 minutes. He was wearing a life jacket.

The leader of the Youth Group was with Victim at the hospital. The victim's mother arrived at the hospital and information was confirmed.

All events occurred in Anne Arundel County.
 


BARDID: MD-2015-0010
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-04-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:38:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SENECA CREEK STATE PARK
NearestCityorTown: GAITHERSBURG
County: MO - Montgomery
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 04/11/15 at approximately 1738 hours, I was dispatched to Clopper Lake at Seneca Creek State Park for a report of a capsized vessel and water rescue. Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue (MCFR) were also en route.

Upon arrival, I met with MCPD, MCFR, and Ranger of the Maryland Park Service (MPS). I was advised that a kayak with three people on board had capsized in Clopper Lake, but all three people had made it to shore upon arrival of emergency personnel. All three were being evaluated by MCFR personnel. Two subjects refused medical treatment. The other subject was being transported to Holy Cross Germantown Hospital for hypothermia. 

Upon speaking with vessel owner and occupant, I was advised of the following. He had taken his father  and sister out onto Clopper Lake on his kayak. The boat was a red Jackson Kayak "Big Tuna" sit-on-top kayak. Subject advised that while out in the middle of the lake, the wind was gusting and the water was choppy. Subject said that a strong gust of wind caused the kayak to capsize and all three subjects to fall overboard into the water. Subject advised that all three subjects were wearing lifejackets. Subject advised that he could not upright the kayak because his sister was holding onto it, so they unsuccessfully attempted to swim to shore with the kayak. Subject said that they were eventually able to right the kayak and get his sister back into the vessel. Subject advised that he took his sister to shore and returned to help his father, assisted by a bystander. Subject advised that he thought everyone was in the water for approximately 15 minutes.

Upon speaking with Ranger \, I was advised that he and MCFR personnel responded to the scene in an MPS boat and observed all three occupants and the kayak on shore upon their arrival. Ranger confirmed that sister was still wearing a lifejacket, and advised that there were two other lifejackets on shore but that it appeared the other two occupants had taken them off to get warm. 

Subject confirmed that there were no injuries aside from father’s hypothermia and that there was no damage to the kayak. All events occurred in Montgomery County, Maryland.
 


BARDID: MD-2015-0012
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-04-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:53:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Worton Creek
NearestCityorTown: Worton
County: KE - Kent
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: fingers tangled in vessel equi
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 4/26/2015 at 1452 I received a call for a boat accident. I arrived at 1509, upon arrival OFC was already on scene talking to the EMT and the occupants of a silver Toyota SUV. I walked up to the suv and noticed two subjects talking to the EMT. Subject1 refused medical treatment and was driven to Christiana Hospital in DE. After getting the EMT run number 1500145, OFC and myself went to were the accident occurred. At the scene we were approached by the daughter. Subject2 was also on the vessel at the time of the accident and was able to explain what had happened. Operator was docking the vessel which is a 2000, 46ft J Boat, Model J 46, documentation number 1102480 at his private dock at 24188 Kinnard Point. Subject1 and Subject2 both hopped on the vessel to help Operator tie it up. Subject2 was on the port side, and Subject1 on the Starboard side, Subject1 grabbed a line off of the pylon. Doing so Subject1's ring and middle finger on the left hand got wrapped around the line. The vessel was still drifting backwards, pulling the line tight around Subject1's fingers. The line amputated the two fingers off Subject1's hand. Operator then proceeded to call 911 for an ambulance. All events occurred in Kent county.
 


BARDID: MD-2015-0013
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-05-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:57:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Curtis Creek
NearestCityorTown: Solley
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Electrocution
AccidentEvent3: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On Sunday May 3, 2015, at approximately 2200 hours, this officer, Off. were dispatched to a serious boat accident with possible subjects in the water. We were advised that the boat accident was on Curtis Creek near the CSX Railroad swing bridge and the Curtis Bay Coast Guard Station. This officer and Ofc. were both at Sandy Point State Park at the time of the call and responded in two separate patrol vehicles Via lights and sirens. While in transit, Ofc. communicated to this officer that he would be in route to Stoney Creek Marina to board an NRP vessel and that I should proceed by vehicle to the Curtis Bay Coast Guard Station dock. 
 
 I arrived at the Curtis Bay CG Station at approximately 2220 hours and witnessed an ambulance leaving out of the station as I arrived. As I exited my patrol vehicle, I was met by Master Chief from the CG station. Master Chief advised me that two subjects had been pulled from water. Master Chief handed me both ID's that were obtained at the time both were pulled from the water. Master Chief also advised me that both sustained injuries and were being taken to Shock Trauma Baltimore. When asked how serious the injuries were, Master Chief stated, "The female was complaining of numbness in her legs and the male had head lacerations and was bleeding badly". Master Chief also made the comment that,''both subjects smelled of alcoholic beverages when recovered from the water and were not wearing life jackets''. I asked Master Chief if he was sure there were only two subjects on the vessel at the time of the accident and he stated that both were coherent enough to verify that there were only two people on board. Coast Guard also patrolled the creek and shoreline around the swing bridge. I then asked Master Chief if he knew who was operating the vessel at the time of the accident and he stated, ''Operator told them he was operating the boat at time of the accident''. 
 
 At this point, Ofc. came on scene and docked his NRP vessel at the CG dock and I advised him of the situation. I asked Master Chief to give me the sequence of events leading up to the subjects being transported to Baltimore Shock Trauma. Master Chief indicated that his boat crew had just finished a patrol and entered the station. A crew member later identified as, MK3, returned to the dock a short time later and overheard screaming coming from the creek. MK3 notified Master Chief and they were able to quickly get there Patrol vessel underway and on scene. The male subject was pulled in first while treading water approximately 75 yards from the swing bridge. The female subject was pulled in second and was clinging to the rock wall of the swing bridge when located. Master Chief advised that the vessel continued on the same direction of travel after striking the bridge and ended up running aground and striking a tree across the creek. 
 
Ofc. and I were able to quickly locate the accident scene and vessel later identified as a 28ft. 1975 Bertram Sport fish, Maryland registration MD 2485 CB HIN # BERF1270M75K. The vessel, " Maxx'd Out ", was found bow first listing to the port side approximately 3/4 of the way out of the water where it struck a tree ( N 39 12.365' and W 76 34.668'). The entire fly bridge and steering station was removed from the top of the vessel and was laying along the port side. The bow of the vessel sustained great damage after striking a tree and thick brush on the shoreline. 
 
 Ofc. and I began to take pictures of the scene. There was blood located in multiple areas of the vessel including the back deck, fly bridge, and cabin stairway. There were also empty alcoholic beverage cans located on the portside back deck area. The cabin lights were still on in the vessel. The navigation lights and electronics were not working. The vessel's throttles were found to be in the fully forward position. There were four orange life jackets still in a clear bag found floating on the back deck and four neoprene ski vest style l


BARDID: MD-2015-0014
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-05-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:04:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Hawks Cove
NearestCityorTown: Essex
County: BA - Baltimore
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Unoccupied vessel travelling in circles. A deceased male subject was found at a nearby bouy. He was retrieved from the water and transported to shore, then on to the hospital. Witnesses stated that they observed the boat being operated by a male subject. The boat took a sharp turn and the subject was ejected. Witnesses state the subject held on to a nearby bouy for a time before he slipped under the water. The medical examiner advised the cause of death was drowning and chest injuries.


BARDID: MD-2015-0015
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-05-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:08:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 6176 TILGHMAN ISLAND ROAD
NearestCityorTown: TILGHMAN
County: TA - Talbot
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday, May 9, 2015, at approximately 5:00 p.m., the Maryland Natural Resources Police Communications Center received a call from subject regarding a vessel accident that had occurred at Knapps Narrows Marina.  Subject informed the NRP CommCenter that there were no injuries, just property damage to both vessels.  Ofc contacted Subject and was informed that both parties involved had exchanged insurance information and that they were requesting a police report for the incident.  Ofc and Ofc. responded and arrived on-scene at approximately 6:40 p.m.

Upon arrival, Ofc and Ofc met Subject, who took the officers to where the two vessels were located.  Ofc completed a Watercraft Accident Report for the vessels.  Additional information for both vessels and all persons involved can be found in the attached Watercraft Accident Report.

Upon speaking with Operator1 concerning how the accident occurred, Ofc was informed of the following:  As Operator1 was coming into Knapps Narrows, Operator1 was turning his 46 foot Tartan sail boat around (port side) to dock the vessel on the starboard side.  As the vessel swung around, Operator1 put the inboard motor in reverse to slow the vessel.  Operator1 was unaware that the transmission had not shifted into reverse and was still in forward.  As the vessel continued forward, Operator1 applied more reverse throttle, which only caused the vessel to move forward faster since the inboard motor was still in forward.  Operator1's vessel struck Operator2's vessel on the port stern side (rear left) and the port side (left).  The mechanical failure along with the forward motion of the vessel, the incoming tide (pushing the vessel from the stern) and the wind coming across the stern of the vessel, were all factors in this accident.

At the time of the accident, occupant on v1 was standing on the bow (front) of the Tartan.
 
V2 subjects were not on their vessel (vessel that was struck) at the time of the accident.
 
Ofc and Ofc completed the investigation and cleared the scene at approximately 7:40 p.m...

All events occurred in Talbot County, Maryland.
 


BARDID: MD-2015-0016
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-05-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:22:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1705 PERSEUS ROAD
NearestCityorTown: CAMBRIDGE
County: DO - Dorchester
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Cpl., M/O and this officer responded to a boat accident that occurred in Church Creek.  The boat involved had been secured prior to the officer's arrival. The victim had been evacuated to the PRMC Trauma Unit prior to NRP's arrival.  This officer and M/O responded to the PRMC Trauma Unit and interviewed the victim and the victim's parents.

The victim stated he had run his trot line and was returning to the starting buoy.  He remembers the time was 1154 hrs. and does not remember anything after that.  A piling in front of the property was leaning slightly and had an indentation in the wood.   vessel appeared to have struck the piling (head on). The vessel's console had broken away from the floor.  The operator received injuries to his head/neck and back.  

A Watercraft Accident Report has been submitted...


On 5/16/2015 at 1222 hrs. Officer and Cpl. responded in reference to a boating accident. We arrived on scene at 1248 hrs. We met with Dorchester Co. Deputy and obtained victim information. The victim was flown to Peninsula General Hospital in Salisbury Md. The victims vessel had been secured upon our arrival. I accompanied Cpl. to Peninsula General Hospital to obtain additional info. from victim and parents....
 


BARDID: MD-2015-0018
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-05-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:41:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHES BAY AND TRIBS-BAY BRIDGE-
NearestCityorTown: ANNAPOLIS
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with governmental vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On May 22nd, 2015 at approximately 1940 hours, while on patrol aboard Maryland Natural Resources Police Vessel 850 in the Chesapekae Bay, I, Officer, received a call from the Communications Center of a Jet Ski accident near Sandy Point State Park.  En route to the call, I was informed that both parties involved were not injured and they are at the Marina Store at Sandy Point State Park.

I made contact with two male subjects at the Marina Store.  Both subjects were identified by Maryland Driver's Licenses.  I confirmed with them that there were no injuries from the incident.  

Operator1 stated that he was out on the water and had been on his jet ski, a 2014 Kawasaki (MD 8757 CG), prior to the incident.  He then met with Operator2 who was on his personal jet ski, a 2015 Yamaha (MD 3671 CR), as well.  According to both subjects, they left the pond at Sandy Point State Park into the Chesapeake Bay.  They headed South towards Annapolis, MD.  Prior to crossing under the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, Operator1 was ahead of Operator2 off of Operator2's Port side.  As they turned towards the South to head under the Bay Bridge, Operator1's vessel crossed in front of Operator2's and Operator2's vessel did not turn at the same time.  Operator2's port bow struck Operator1's starboard stern.  Operator2's vessel proceeded to come out of the water, went along the port side of Operator1's vessel and struck Operator1's vessel again on the port bow with Operator2's hull in the rear.  

Both vessels were still operational and they returned to Sandy Point State Park.  They stated that the incident occurred at approximately 1730 hours.  They evaluated the damage and trailered the jet skis.  They then contacted their insurance companies and called Maryland Natural Resources Police to report the incident.

Operator1 and Operator2 stated that they were wearing life jackets while operating the jet skis....

All events occurred in Anne Arundel County. 


 


BARDID: MD-2015-0019
State: MD
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-05-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 02:57:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHESAPEAKE BAY AND TRIB-BAY BR
NearestCityorTown: CHESAPEAKE BEACH
County: CA - Calvert
WaterConditions: Choppy
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Overloading
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On May 24th, 2015 at approximately 2:58 AM I (Officer First Class) and Officer First Class responded to Chesapeake beach in reference to a vessel in distress. The information was relayed from Coast Guard Baltimore sector through DNR Communications.  An eighteen foot bass boat was taking on water in the Chesapeake Bay off of Chesapeake Beach in Calvert County.  Coordinates of 38.4205 degrees North and -76.2908 degrees West were obtained by Coast Guard from the cell phone ping.  Coast Guard Annapolis sector, and Chesapeake Beach Fire and Rescue responded as well.  While en route an update was given that the vessel was submerged and five occupants were in the water. A few minutes later another update was given, a good Samaritan vessel recovered all five occupants from the water, one was unresponsive, and Chesapeake Beach Fire and Rescue were on scene and bringing the victims to the Rod and Reel for further medical services.

Sgt. arrived to the Rod and Reel at  approximately 3:31 AM and OFC. and I arrived at approximately 3:41 AM.  The unresponsive victim was identified. EMS had Victim in an ambulance and were attempting to revive him.  At approximately  3:52 AM EMS pronounced Victim deceased and his body was transported by Calvert rescue 18 to Calvert Memorial Hospital.  The remaining four victims were identified. They were escorted to Calvert Memorial Hospital.

From the victim statement given by Occupant1 (see attachments), and interviews of the good Samaritan vessel as well as responding Fire and rescue members the following was ascertained. The five men launched an eighteen foot bass boat from the boat ramp at the Rod and Reel at approximately 2:00 AM. Victim was operating the vessel on the Chesapeake Bay when he noticed that it was taking on water.  Victim turned the vessel around and attempted to return to the ramp.  The vessel was taking on too much water and was unable to make it to shore.  Occupant1 called 911 for assistance and fired off three flares. The vessel sank to the point that all five occupants  were in the water.  A good Samaritan vessel, occupied by three individuals (see list below), saw the flares and was able to locate the vessel.  When they arrived one occupant was hanging onto the bow of the vessel that was sticking vertically out of the water with no life jacket on, one occupant was treading water with a life jacket nearby, another occupant, Victim, was seen floating face down in the water with no life jacket on, and two occupants were wearing life jackets and floating.  All five occupants were removed from the water and CPR was started on Victim while they waited for Emergency services to arrive.  Chesapeake Beach Fire and Rescued arrived, transferred all victims to their vessels and returned to the Rod and Reel.

The vessel, later identified as an eighteen foot Bayliner, was removed by commercial assistance and transported by NRP to Matapeake. The investigation is on going and has been transferred to Corporal with S.O.D.  All events occurred in Calvert County...
 

    Victim was not wearing a personal flotation device at the time of his death and it is unknown, how many wearable PFD's were on board at the time of the accident.  There is an unconfirmed statement from hospital staff that Victim may have given his PFD to one of his son's who were also on board.

    The boat was later relocated floating vertically in the water with only about 6' of the bow exposed above water.  The boat was recovered and brought to shore with assistance from a commercial towboat/salvage company, where it was examined and stored as evidence pursuant to agency policy and procedure.  The boat is registered to Occupant1.

     Occupant1 advised that Victim had gotten the boat from a friend and that he assisted him with getting the title and getting the boat registered.  Victim was not a Boater Education graduate and it is unclear how much boating knowledge and experience he had.  

    There were a number of


BARDID: MD-2015-0020
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-05-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:53:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 352 PRITTS ROAD
NearestCityorTown: SWANTON
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On May 25, 2015 at 0800 hours I, Cpl, received a call for a boat accident, skiing related injury.  This is in the area of Green Glade Cove of Deep Cree Lake.  I met with the operator and occupant of the vessel at the scene.  Operator advised he was pulling victim slalom skiing when Victim fell causing his foot/ankle to twist causing a possible broken foot/ankle.  Southern Garrett Rescue transported Victim to Garrett County Memorial Hospital in Oakland MD.  I met with the injured subject who advised he was slalom skiing making turns back and forth across the wake when he fell to the side causing his body to twist with his foot still in the ski binding.  Victim was treated for a broken foot and later released from the hospital.  All the events occurred in Garrett County MD.....
 


BARDID: MD-2015-0021
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-05-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:41:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHESAPEAKE BEACH
NearestCityorTown: NORTH BEACH
County: CA - Calvert
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On May 24, 2015, I, Officer, was on routine patrol in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. At approximately 5:45 PM, I was dispatched to the area of Chesapeake Beach for a jet ski accident. I was advised there were two individuals in the water and unsure of any injuries at the time. Before arriving on scene, at approximately 6:15 PM, I was advised by my dispatch disregard my response. 

Later that evening at approximately 10:00 PM, I was notified by another officer that there were two individuals currently at Calvert Memorial Hospital in reference to a jet ski accident that had occurred earlier in the day. I contacted the officer who was at Calvert Memorial Hospital, Officer who stated that the two individuals at the hospital were the same two individuals from the accident I was responding to at about 5:45 PM. Officer took two statements fro m the two individuals. 

The two guides that were working at DMV Jet Ski Rentals at the time have not yet been interviewed regarding this accident. The manager of DMV Jet Ski Rentals has not yet been interviewed regarding this accident. Interviews and statements from all three individuals working are pending.


After talking with the manager of DMV Jet Skis, he stated that he had warned both subjects about the weather and sea conditions before they both went out. Even after warning them, the two individuals made the decision to go out..
 


BARDID: MD-2015-0022
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-05-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:18:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 211 SOUTH WATER STREET
NearestCityorTown: CHESTERTOWN
County: KE - Kent
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 5/24/2015 at approximately 14:15 hours I OFC, responded to the Chestertown Marina for a possible injury boat accident. Upon my arrival, I met with EMS who advised a subject had cut his leg on the cleat on the bow of a vessel. I then advised the victim that I would travel later to the hospital to take his information. I then spoke with the witnesses and boat operator at the dock. The operator of vessel #1, advised he was attempting to assist a disabled vessel in the marina, vessel # 2, a pontoon boat. He stated that while he was attempting to side tow vessel #2, the victim was on the bow of vessel #1 attempting to fend off vessel #2. All parties on both vessels including the victim stated victim had a leg on each vessel the bows of the two vessels moved further apart causing him to make a "split" and as he tried to climb back onto vessel #1 he suffered a somewhat deep laceration to his leg. EMS was called and he was transported to the University of Maryland Shore Medical Center in Chestertown by the Kent and Queen Anne's Rescue Squad. I made contact with victim who corroborated the same chain of events. victim received stitches for the injury and was released. I provided a ride to subject and his wife to the other side of Chestertown. All events occurred in Kent County, MD.


BARDID: MD-2015-0023
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-05-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:11:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: OCEAN CITY
NearestCityorTown: OCEAN CITY
County: WORCESTER
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On May 25th, 2015 at approximately 1500 hours, Sergeant and I were on boat patrol in the Sinepuxent Bay when we received a report of a possible boat accident at Bayside boat rentals near 22nd street. We arrived on scene at approximately 1515 hours and spoke with the business owner, who stated that 2 of his rental PWCs had struck one another, and that one of the victims had minor injuries. 

Owner then directed us to the damaged vessels, which we observed as numbers 11 and 12. Vessel 11 exhibited scratches to the top side of the rub-rail on the starboard bow as well as a deep white scratch to the starboard stern. Vessel 12 had stress cracks on the port gunwale area directly under the port side handlebar as well as a crack above the gas cap running toward the starboard side of the vessel to the hatch. 

Vessel #1 (MD 3133LB) who stated that he had been traveling North racing his friend, and decided to make a turn towards the East. Operator1 stated that he was not under power at the time that he was changing direction. He said he was letting the current and wind push him as he "turned to the right." Operator1 then stated that as he turned he couldn't see anyone coming, but then at the last second saw a PWC coming towards him at a high rate of speed to his right side. Operator1 then jumped off his vessel, and into the water before the vessel struck him. Operator1's friend he was approximately 50 feet away from Operator1 when the collision occurred and was stopped. He explained that he and Operator1 were turning to the right [East] and "letting the wind take them," when another PWC was approaching at a high rate of speed towards them. White stated that the vessel did attempt to make an avoidance maneuver, but it was too late.

Vessel #2 (MD 3132LB) stated that he had been heading towards the East when he noticed Operator1 turning his PWC into his direction of travel. Operator2 said that he tried to apply the brake to stop himself from hitting Operator1, but could not slow down in time, and struck Operator1's PWC. Operator2 was holding his left side as he spoke, and complained of pain near his ribs. He stated that he was unsure of how he received his injury, but had definitely sustained it in the collision. Operator2 refused to receive medical treatment and said that he would go to a clinic on his own. 

Based on the statements of both operators, as well as the damage sustained by both vessels, I concluded that both operators were mutually at fault for the collision because they had not been keeping a proper look out while operating their PWCs and they did not operate their vessel at a safe speed given their close proximity to one another. Both operators were given warnings for speed/distance violations. Both parties were advised that there were not being charged by NRP, but could possibly be charged civilly by the business owner. Owner advised that he estimated the damage to both vessels to be approximately $2100.  Both units cleared the scene at approximately 1600 hours. 

All above events occurred in Worcester County, MD. ..
 


BARDID: MD-2015-0024
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:12:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 420 BEACHSIDE DRIVE
NearestCityorTown: STEVENSVILLE
County: QA - Queen Anne
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On May 30th, 2015 at approximately 1534 hrs I, Cpl. was notified by DNR dispatch of a PWC accident.  I responded to the scene.  When I arrived a female victim was lying on the beach being attended by EMS personnel.  Her son told me she had fallen off a PWC and hurt her leg.

Victim said she had lost control of the PWC, possibly while going over a wave, became separated from the PWC and then landed on her left leg injuring it and then fell into the water.    She has recently finished treatments from breast cancer and suspected her bones might not be as strong as they use to be.  She boats a few times a year and has been on PWC's before but not on the particular one she was riding during the accident.  She was transported to Anne Arundel Medical Center with a broken left leg.

There was no damage to the PWC that would indicate it had been in any collisions and appeared to be in good operating condition.  No charges were filed.  This incident will be closed.  No further action is required.  All events took place in Queen Anne's County MD...
 


BARDID: MD-2015-0025
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: DEEP CREEK LAKE
NearestCityorTown: MCHENRY
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 06/09/2015 at approximately 16:15 hrs. I, OFC., was directed by the NRP Police Communications Center to respond to Garrett County Memorial Hospital (GCMH), located in Oakland, Garrett County, Maryland, for a reported victim being attended to as a result of a watercraft accident that occurred earlier on Deep Creek Lake. Upon arrival to the GCMH Emergency Room (ER) area, I was directed by hospital staff to ER room #4B, where a 9 year old white female was being treated for minor injuries as a result of a tubing accident. 
 
Upon entering the room, I introduced myself to the victim's father. Subject stated that his daughter was the sole occupant on a tube being towed behind a vessel on Deep Creek Lake in the area of Thayerville Cove, located in McHenry, Garrett County, Maryland. The operator of the vessel was operating a 1998 Glastron 20' open bow vessel bearing NY 0980 UT, traveling northeast on Deep Creek Lake approaching Thayerville Cove. Operator was operating at a constant speed and was attempting to turn the vessel to starboard when the tube that was being towed had struck a wake, causing it to become unbalanced, thus causing Victim to fall off. This had occurred at approximately 14:30 hrs this date and as Victim began to complain of neck pain, her father thought to err of the side of caution and transport her to GCMH for an evaluation. Victim was admitted to GCMH at approximately 15:51 hrs. and was discharged at approximately 17:50 hrs. The most serious injury sustained by Victim was a neck sprain aka "whiplash" as determined by the attending physician at GCMH. No long lasting effects are expected as a result of the injury and a full recovery is expected in the upcoming weeks.

A Watercraft Accident Report (RMS version) is attached to said report.

Negligence was not believed to be a factor in the incident and as such, no charges are being considered.

It shall be noted that Subject appeared disturbed that I was there to take a report as he did not think that this incident was considered an accident, but that of a minor mishap. I explained to father that for reporting purposes, the incident did meet the state's requirements as an accident. Subject was very unwilling at times to cooperate with me and his demeanor was somewhat unpleasant as if I was wasting his time.

All events occurred in Garrett County, Maryland....
 


BARDID: MD-2015-0026
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: DEEP CREEK LAKE
NearestCityorTown: MCHENRY
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 13, 2015 at 1600 hours I received a call to respond to Garrett County Memorial Hospital for a subject being treated for injuries sustained in a tubing accident.  Met with the injured subject advised she was tubing along with three other subjects when she fell from the tube while the vessel was making a turn.  As she was falling off the tube Victim's right arm became stuck in the handle of the tow rope causing a fracture of her wrist.  Operator advised he was operating his vessel towing Victim and three others on the tube when he made a turn causing Victim to fall off the tube.  Her arm became stuck in the handle of the tow rope which caused a fracture of the wrist.  Operator advised he was travelling about 22 mph.  Victim was transported by personal vehicle to Garrett County Memorial Hospital where she was treated for a fractured wrist and later released....
 


BARDID: MD-2015-0027
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:12:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ISLE OF WIGHT BAY, OCEAN CITY,
NearestCityorTown: OCEAN CITY
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Calm
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 18th, 2015 at approximately 1015 hours, I, Officer of the Maryland Natural Resources Police, received a call from Odyssea Watersports who stated there had just been a minor collision between two of his jet skis. I arrived on scene at approximately 1030 hours and spoke with subject who advised that two of his skis had been damaged in a collision, and that the damage was estimated to be a little over $2100. Subject also stated that one of his guides from shore had witnessed the accident and had written a statement; however, the two renters had differing stories as to what happened. 

At this time, I separated both parties and spoke with the operator of ski #6: Operator2 stated that he had rented ski #6, and had his 9 year old son on the ski for most of the trip. Just prior to the collision, he had his son jump on another ski so that he could operate the ski by himself. He was operating it an area outside the buoys which signified the meeting zone for the group. Operator2 stated that he had seen the guides calling everyone in to the meeting zone, so he began to let off the throttle slightly. He then traveled straight to meet with the other skis in front of him, while still remaining slightly on the throttle. He stated he was approximately 400 feet away from the other skis when he saw V1 make a quick cut to the left-right in front of him. At this time, Operator2 let off the throttle completely, and yelled to the operator on V1 just prior to impact. He stated that V1 was traveling the same speed at the time, then it suddenly"hooked to the left," and turned into Operator2's path. Operator2 also stated that both he, and the operator of V1 were thrown off their PWCs and into the water. 

I then spoke with 16 year old operator1, who was accompanied by his father. Operator1 stated that he had been following the ski in front him, operating at approximately 6-7 MPH, when he was suddenly struck by ski #6 who was coming in from the bay at a very high rate of speed. Operator1 claims that he did not see Operator2 traveling toward him prior to impact, but later stated that he turned his head to the left and saw the ski coming at high rate of speed.  
 
 After speaking with both operators, I then spoke with the guide who had witnessed the accident. Guide stated that V1 was preparing to enter their channel following behind the other skis in the channel, when ski #6 came full throttle as if to overtake on the port side of V1. As ski #6 was coming in close proximity, V1 made a quick left, and couldn't avoid being impacted by ski #6. Guide advised ski #6 was going too fast to slow down prior to impacting the port side of V1. 

When looking at the damage to both vessels, I observed V1 to have scrapes and cracks to fiberglass hull on the portside bow-near the registration stickers, which is believed to be the point of impact from ski #6. Also, there is a secondary crack on the port side stern of the ski, which may have been caused by a secondary point of impact with ski #6. Ski #6 showed a large crack to the bow of the vessel toward the starboard side running from the middle of the vessel toward the starboard gunwale. 

Based on the damage to both vessels, as well as the statements obtained from all parties involved, it is apparent that ski #6 was attempting to overtake ski# 2 at a high rate of speed, and did not make any attempt to change speed or course to avoid collision, or keep out of the way of V1. In addition, V1 failed to maintain a stead course and speed in that he had changed his direction just prior to impact. Because of this, I charged both operators with Rules of the Road violations (NR 8-704 08.18.01.04a), and found them both at fault for the accident. 

Operator1 was issued the following citation: RULES OF THE ROAD, RULE 17-ACTION BY STAND-ON VESSEL.
Operator2 was issued the following citation: RULES OF THE ROAD, RULE 13-OVERTAKING VESSEL. 
 
After issuing said citations, I advised Operator2 and Operator1 that we


BARDID: MD-2015-0028
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-05-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:51:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Chesapeake Bay
NearestCityorTown: Annapolis
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Improper anchoring
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On May 25, 2015 at approximately 1350 hrs. Sgt. responded to a overturned vessel, MD 3919 CH, in the Chesapeake Bay near Hackett Point.  On scene they found the vessel was in two to three feet of water.  There was no threat of it sinking.  The passengers were on the hull and standing in water.  All were wearing personal floatation devices.   They transferred the seven passenger onto the NRP vessel and checked for any medical needs.  None of the passengers need medical attention.  I, Ofc. arrived on scene and assisted with the recovery of the vessel.  The two NRP vessels were able to roll and right the vessel.  The vessel was then towed into Sandy Point State Park.  
   
 The wave condition at the time of the accident was two feet and the wind was from the south at 15 knots.  There was a small craft warning issued by NOAA.

 I interviewed the owner/operator identified by Maryland drivers license.  Operator told me they were out fishing at the time of the accident.  He said they were trolling when the boat hit bottom.  The engine hit bottom, which may have caused the engine to stall out.  Operator and the other passengers said they were heading down the bay, South, and slightly toward land, West.  If the engine had stalled it would cause the vessel to turn so the side of the vessel was being struck by the waves.  There were seven adult passengers onboard.  The vessel is rated for nine.  The transom is low cut.  According to the passengers, two people were in the bow area, three passengers and operator were near the helm, and the one passenger was in the rear of the vessel.  If the engine was in contact with the sea floor it would act as an anchor and pivot point.  The vessel would be in a position of anchored stern to the seas.  This would cause water to come over the transom and swamp the boat.  The pivoting action also changes the aspect of the vessel.  The passengers said they were heading with the shore off the right side of the vessel.  On scene the vessel was facing the opposite direction.  Operator told me that when the water started coming into the boat he instructed everyone to put on a personal floatation device.  The time of the accident is unknown and is the time the people were in the water.  

 Damage to the vessel include but not limited to, a hull separation from the cap on the port side just forward of the helm, damaged and cracked welds on the tee top cover, water damage to exposed electronics, possible water damage to the engine and fuel system.

 All events took place in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
 


BARDID: MD-2015-0029
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-05-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:03:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Susquehanna River
NearestCityorTown: Perryville
County: CE - Cecil
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 5/26/15 at approximately 2209 hrs, DNR Communications Sgt. in reference to an overturned canoe on the Susquehanna River with two persons in the water. Information received stated that Cpl. was in the area attempting to retrieve the two subjects from the water.
 
 Additional calls from DNR Communications indicated that one subject was pulled from the water and a search was being conducted for the second subject who had not been located.
 
 Sgt. responded to the Susquehanna River in the area of Lee's Landing Restaurant in Port Deposit where contact was made with Emergency Service personnel at 0033 hrs on 5/27/15.
 
 Fire Department personnel as well as Natural Resources Police Units continued to search for the missing person into the early morning hours. Sgt. arrived and assisted with the  investigation.
 
 On 5/27/15 at  approximately 0135 hrs, NRP Investigator from the Maryland Natural Police arrived and assumed lead investigator of the missing person incident.
 
 See attached narratives for OFC. investigation.  End of report. On 5/29/15 at 6:40 pm, I, Cpl. and Ofc was searching the area of Susquehanna river when we were flagged down by nearby boaters.  They pointed out a body floating in the water.   
 
      Subject was wearing an orange shirt and brown pants, floating face up in the water.  I retrieved victim and pulled him into the patrol vessel onto a body bag.  We took him over to Lapidum Landing where Investigator and Medical examiner took over. GPS coordinates of where victim was found were obtained and pictures also were taken and all was given to Ofc..
 


BARDID: MD-2015-0030
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:17:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CAMBRIDGE YACHT CLUB
NearestCityorTown: CMABRIDGE
County: DO - Dorchester
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
I was contacted by Cpl. on 06/21/2015 in regards to a boat accident. The accident occurred at the Cambridge Yacht Club on 06/19/2015 and was reported on 06/20/2015. The accident involved property damage only and the complainant did not have an estimate of the damage. 

On 06/21/2015 I spoke with the complainant, and he stated the damage was in excess of $2000. V1s estimate was $2700 minimum. 

A Watercraft Accident Report will follow... 

Operator2 was attempting to dock his vessel at the Cambridge Yacht Club on 06/19/2015 at approximately 1230 hours.  There was a light wind at the time.  Operator2 was backing into the slip on the port side of a vessel which was located in slip.  The wind caused the stern of Operator2's vessel to scrape the port hull of the other vessel.   

The accident was witnessed by subject.

The caretaker of contacted Operator2 on 06/20/2015.  Operator2 gave V1 caretaker his vessel, personal and insurance information.  Operator2 gave V1 caretaker an insurance claim number from his insurance company, Boat US. 


 
 


BARDID: MD-2015-0031
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:24:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 24370 STILL POND NECK ROAD
NearestCityorTown: STILL POND
County: KE - Kent
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 23, 2015 at 0840 I received a call for a boat accident that happened at Camp Tockwagh with an injured person. The injured person was being transported by a camp staff member to Chester Hospital. I arrived at Chester Hospital at 0920 to find the injured party sitting in a emergency room with a suspected concussion. Subject stated that he was skiing behind a camp owned boat, later identified as MD registration number 9638 CD, a 17ft Boston Whaler, HIN number BWCE11855207. Subject began to perform a cut the ski caught an edge, causing Subject to fall face first into the water. Subject stated that the boat was not going very fast at that time. After gather Subject's information, I left and headed to Camp Tockwagh.

I arrived at the camp around 1000 and talked to the program director who was able to identify the other passengers on the boat and was able to provide me with additional details on the boat. The boat had three other passengers onboard at the time of the accident. All three witnesses told the same story of what had happened to Subject. 
 
I arrived back at the camp around 1300 and interviewed Operator. Operator had the same story as all other parities involved. Operator guessed the speed to be around 20-25 mph at the time of the accident. 

All events occurred in Kent county......
 


BARDID: MD-2015-0032
State: MD
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-06-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:23:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: DOBBINS ISLAND-MAGOTHY RIVER
NearestCityorTown: PASADENA
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 26, 2015 at approximately 1020 hrs I responded to a May Day on VHF Ch. 16 for a boat on fire at Dobbins Island, Magothy River. I was on my patrol vessel at the time and arrived on scene approximately 15 minutes later. I was the first emergency personnel on scene. The vessel on fire was fully engulfed in flames when I arrived. The owner of the vessel was onboard an inflatable dingy a few hundred feet away from the burning vessel. I secured Owner's dingy to my patrol vessel and he climbed aboard. I confirmed that Owner was the owner of the vessel and that no persons were unaccounted for. Owner was the only person on the vessel prior to the fire. He was emotionally distraught but was uninjured.

The vessel is a 2008 30' 8 " Chaparral 290 Signature bearing registration MD 7099 BZ. 

I asked Owner what events took place before the fire. He told me that the Chaparral was anchored and he used the inflatable dingy to set crab traps nearby. While on the Chaparral he used the electric stove in the vessel's cabin to cook bacon for breakfast. He said once the bacon was finished cooking he turned the stove off, left the bacon on the pan, and then boarded his dingy to go check his crab traps. Owner stated that a few minutes after he left on the dingy from the Chaparral he noticed that it was on fire. 

Owner told me that the vessel's generator and cabin air conditioner were turned on prior to the fire.

A Baltimore City Fire Department fireboat, Anne Arundel Fire Department fireboat, and a U.S. Coast Guard vessel extinguished the fire. TowBoat U.S. salvaged the vessel, which was kept afloat, and towed it to Ferry Point Marina on the Magothy River.

I transported Owner and his dingy on my patrol vessel to the residence where he kept the Chaparral on the Upper Magothy River. 

All events occurred in Anne Arundel County, Maryland...
 


BARDID: MD-2015-0033
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CAMP TOCKWOGH
NearestCityorTown: STILL POND
County: KE - Kent
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 9th at approximately 1500hrs I received a call for a boat accident that occurred on Monday the 6th, at Camp Tockwogh in Still Pond MD. I arrived at the camp and subject informed me that on Monday the 6th subject1 was skiing in Still Pond creek. Victim fell while making a cut on the ski’s and hit his head. Victim complained of a headache but it went away later that day. The vessel a 17ft 2011 Boston whaler Super Sport, MD9638CD, HIN BWCE1186C111. 

Victim stated that he had a headache everyday including today, which is why Victim brought it up to a camp counselor, the counselor decided to have Victim checked out at Chester Hospital. The Hospital informed Victim that he might have a mild concussion, and recommended to stay off skis for the next couple weeks. I spoke to subject3 stated that Victim was going for a big cut and caught an edge, causing Victim to hit face first.  He did not see Victim fall down. 

All events occurred in Kent County. 
 


BARDID: MD-2015-0034
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-05-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:57:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Chesapeake Bay
NearestCityorTown: Annapolis
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Improper loading
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On May 31, 2015 at approximately 1300 hrs. I, Ofc., with assistance from Off. responded to the report of an overturned vessel North of the Bay Bridge with five persons in the water.  On scene we found three occupants aboard Tow Boat US vessel Reliant.  Three other occupants were standing on a work platform for the Bay Bridge.  All of the occupants of the overturned vessel refused medical attention.  Three of the occupants were transferred to NRP 850 and the other three were removed from the bridge and boarded NRP 147.  The bow of the overturned vessel was near the Tow vessel and moving South away from the Bay Bridge.  The tow vessel agreed with the owner to salvage the vessel and tow it to Sandy Point State Park.  Coast Guard Vessel 45640 from Station Annapolis assisted with gathering floating personal items and debris.  The occupants were transported to Sandy Point State Park.  The occupants, owner, and operator informed this officer what occurred before and how the vessel overturned.
 
Weather conditions at the time of the accident were winds from the Southeast at 15 to 16 knots, air pressure was 30.03 and falling, air temperature was 76 degrees and water temperature was 71 degrees, and waves were 2-3 feet moving North.  The tide was outgoing at the Bay Bridge.
 
The vessel was traveling North up the Chesapeake Bay under the Bay Bridge.  They had spent the day fishing and were returning back to Sandy Point where they departed from.  The occupants were equally spaced on the vessel, but at max passenger load for the vessel.  Operator said the waves were big and a large vessel passed their vessel under the bridge.  A larger swell lifted the stern and the bow went under the wave.  Water came into the small vessel.  The vessel is a stern drive, so the water could not pour out the stern of the vessel.  With the max weight of the passenger load and the added water weight compromised the vessel stability.  The occupants tried to moved to lessen the water entering the vessel.  Water kept coming into the vessel.  The occupants grabbed what personal items they could and used coolers and personal floatation device as they entered the water.  Three of the occupants swam to the bridge.  The other three were in the water for approximately twenty to twenty-five minutes before Tow Boat US assisted them.
 
All events took place in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
 


BARDID: MD-2015-0035
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:01:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GOODHAND CREEK LANDING
NearestCityorTown: CHESTER
County: QA - Queen Anne
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
    On July 7th, 2015, at around 9:10pm, I received a call for service in reference to a vessel returning to Good Hands Creek landing with a subject onboard with an unknown head injury caused while wakeboarding.  I responded to the landing with Ofc. and was able to speak with the operator of the vessel as well as several other subjects who were on board.  By the time I reached the landing, the injured subject had already been transported via ambulance to UM Shore Medical Pavilion located in Queenstown. 
    I arrived at the landing with Ofc. at around 9:45pm.  I met with a subject, who advised that it was his fathers' vessel and that he had been operating the vessel when the injury occurred.  Operator stated that he and his friends had met in the parking lot at Safeway on Kent Island at around 5:30pm or so and had then traveled as a group to Good Hands Creek landing where they launched the vessel (2002 18' SeaRay - MD 4443 DL).  Operator advised that they had been taking turns wakeboarding all evening.  At around 9:10 or so he stated that a subject was wakeboarding and apparently caught an edge and fell forward, landing face first into the water.  Operator stated that he knew that Victim was not experienced with wakeboarding, and had been running the vessel in a straight line at around 12 or 14 knots.  Operator advised that he did not witness the accident as he was operating the boat and looking forward.  After Victim fell, Operator said that he observed her hold her head in her hands and begin to cry, while also complaining of head and neck pain.  Operator stated that he and another jumped into the water and got Victim back onto the vessel at which time she collapsed and laid down on the stern of the boat.  At this time, Operator stated that he got everyone back in the boat and began to head back into the landing at around 6 or 8 knots.  Once back at the landing, Queen Anne's EMS transported Victim to the emergency room via ambulance.  
    While inspecting the vessel, I observed a white cooler sitting behind the operators seat of the vessel.  I asked Operator if there was any alcohol on board and if he had had anything to drink.  Operator advised that he was going to be honest, and that there were some beers and empty cans inside the cooler that were leftover from the last time the vessel was used over the fourth of July weekend.  I opened the cooler and observed a number of crunched up empty beer cans.  At the bottom of the cooler, still in the cardboard packaging, I observed one unopened Bud Light brand beer can.  I did not observe any unmelted ice in the cooler.  I also did not observe any opened beer containers outside of the cooler.  While speaking with Operator I did not notice any distinct odor of alcoholic beverage.  I performed the horizontal gaze nystagmus test on Operator and did not observe any clues.  The other subjects on board the vessel stated that the cooler was typically left onboard and was observed on prior boating trips.    
    I spoke with the other subjects on board who all had a similar version of the accident.  Two people were not on board the vessel when the injury occurred.  One was swimming around wearing a PFD, and the other was floating near him in the water on a paddleboard.  A third advised that she was sitting at the front center of the vessel and saw Victim fall.  Humphreys stated that Victim had fallen forward into the water and possibly had caught the front edge of the wakeboard.  Subject also stated that Victim had possibly caught an edge and fallen head first forward into the water.  All subjects stated that Victim immediately held her head and began to complain of head and neck pain.  Subject2 further stated that Victim was inexperienced at wakeboarding.  She also advised that at the time of the accident, the vessel was traveling in a straight line and was at around 2200rpm.  She did not think that they were traveling any more than 20 knots. 
    After speaking with these subjects,


BARDID: MD-2015-0037
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CAMP TOCHWOGH/STILL POND
NearestCityorTown: BETTERTON
County: KE - Kent
WaterConditions: Choppy
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/72015 I OFC responded to University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Chestertown for a reported boat accident that had occurred on the Chesapeake Bay off Camp Tockwogh near Still Pond. The victim stated she had been tubing on the bay and had started to fall off the tube. As she pulled herself up onto the tube she had a sharp pain in her knee. She also stated she has a preexisting medical condition with her knee cap frequently coming out of place. The vessel operator stated he was operating smoothly and slowly. The injury is an apparent side affect of the activity and is believed unavoidable. The vessel was also inspected at the camp. All events occurred in Kent County, MD. ..
 


BARDID: MD-2015-0038
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:13:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: DEEP CREEK LAKE STATE PARK BOA
NearestCityorTown: MCHENRY
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On Sunday, July 5, 2015 at 1215 hours, I, Officer of the Maryland Natural Resources Police, responded to the boat ramp at Deep Creek Lake State Park for a water skiing injury.  Northern Garrett Rescue unit 927 arrived on scene simultaneously.  I identified the pleasure boat transporting the victim as a 2008 19-foot Bayliner 175 Bowrider white and black in color with a MerCruiser 220 inboard/outboard engine serial number IA308026, Maryland registration 0620 BZ, and hull identification number BBBB72CRB808.  EMS transferred the victim from the vessel to the ambulance.  Victim was wearing a Type III PFD when EMS removed him from the boat.  

I interviewed the two remaining occupants of the vessel.  Both witnesses independently testified that Operator was operating the boat in the area of Hoop Pole Cove off of Boy Scout Road with Occupant observing Victim water skiing behind the boat.  All mechanical and safety equipment was functioning properly and Victim was wearing his PFD.  The boat was cruising north on plane and heavy boat traffic and 6mph winds to the south created waves between one and two feet in height.  Visibility and weather conditions were clear.  Victim crossed the wake behind the vessel and his water skis separated, injuring his left leg.  Both witnesses testified that they transported Victim to the boat ramp at the state park and called 911 at approximately 1210 hours.  Both witnesses denied any alcohol or drug use and I detected no signs indicating otherwise.  

Occupant removed the vessel, owned by Victim, to G&G Storage in McHenry.  I met with Victim in the emergency room of Garrett Memorial Hospital at 1300 hours where he corroborated the account given by witnesses Operator and Occupant.  The ER staff identified Victim's injury as a strained left hamstring, applied a bandage to the leg, prescribed pain medication, gave him crutches, and released him to Operator around 1400 hours.  No violations have been identified.  All events occurred in Garrett County, Maryland...
 


BARDID: MD-2015-0039
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LOVE POINT (RIVER SIDE) NEAR G
NearestCityorTown: CHESTER
County: QA - Queen Anne
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 29, 2015 I responded to a call for a vessel taking on water in the Chester River near green can number 3. The call was dispatched around 22:15 to myself and Sgt.. While enroute to the Kent Narrows boat ramp, dispatch informed me, that the victims were safe on the fire rescue boat and a second rescue boat was towing the sinking vessel. Once the victims arrived at the Narrows, I gathered their information and identified the owner/operator. It took the fire department around 3 hours to tow the sinking vessel from the green can number 3 in the Chester river to the Kent Narrows boat ramp. Once the fire department made it back to the Kent Narrows boat ramp with the vessel I could not find any signs of foul play or negligence in operation. 
 
The vessel's owner Operator stated that the vessel was taken on water due to the fact the engine was not working properly. He also stated they left the Kent Narrows boat ramp around 6p.m. to fish in the Chester River. Around 9:30p.m. they were done fishing and ready to head back when the engine would not start. as they tried to get the engine running they noticed that the stern was slowly taken on water due to three adults in the rear area of the boat. The Swells kept coming over the back of the vessel until they could no longer pump it out. At that time they all four put on life jackets and called 911 for help. The Kent Island fire/rescue boat was first on scene and helped the victims onto their boat. The Grasonville fire/rescue boat showed up next and towed the vessel into the boat ramp. 

When asked about vessel insurance Operator stated that he did not have insurance on the vessel. The vessel registration is MD 9129 CR and he had a valid boat fishing license for the vessel. Operator was onboard with two friends along with a 9 year old. 

Operator was issued a warning for operating a vessel without a boater safety certificate. 
All events occurred in Queen Anne County Maryland...
 


BARDID: MD-2015-0040
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:47:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: TERRAPIN BEACH
NearestCityorTown: STEVENSVILLE
County: QA - Queen Anne
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
CAPSIZED VESSEL FOUND BY OFC. DURING A QUICK SEARCH THE OFFICER LOCATED FOUR (4) SUBJECTS ATTEMPTING TO SWIM TO SHORE.OFC. DID A QUICK INTERVIEW AND DISCOVERED THAT ONE PERSON WAS STILL MISSING.   UNITS FROM AREA 2 & 3 STARTED SURFACE SEARCH


On 6/28/2015, Ofc. reported over the radio that he had located a capsized vessel about 1 mile North of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. 

Cpl. and I responded to assist with NRP vessel 108. We located the capsized vessel at GPS mark: N39 00.658 W076 20.261. When we arrived we noticed that the anchor of the vessel was deployed off the port bow of the vessel anchoring it in place. 

After a surface search of the area by with 2 vessels from area 3, a USCG vessel and Trooper 2 and the subject was not located, Cpl. and I started a bar drag of the area. 

I had unit 333 from area 2 respond back to the office and get a line drag. Once he returned Cpl. and I marked the spot using the anchor line from the capsized vessel and a tied a type I PFD to it. Cpl. and I then placed the vessel in tow and towed it to the NRP Matapeake facility. 

While we towed the vessel in, 333 & 347 completed a search of the area using the line drag till dark. 

The capsized vessel was secured to the Matapekae pier and we waiting someone from the Matapeake staff that could lift the vessel with the travel lift. 

The vessel was lifted by the travel lift and the following Maryland numbers were located "MD 8405 CH." 

At this time the NRP investigator arrived at Matapeake and the vessel was release to him. 

All of the above stated events took place in Queen Anne's County, Maryland. 
 


BARDID: MD-2015-0041
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:14:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: FENWICK DITCH
NearestCityorTown: OCEAN CITY
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 14, 2015 at approximately 8:25PM, I (Cpl.) was advised by dispatch that a personal injury accident had just been reported. They advised that the accident had occurred earlier in the day and it was originally thought that the incident occurred in Delaware. 
 
I made contact with Ofc. of the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control. He advised me that they received a call at around 5:20PM for a vessel accident with injuries. The PWC had been rented from Top Gun Watersports. The subjects were operating the PWC in the Assawoman Bay, Worcester County, Maryland. During the course of the ride Operator advised that water splashed into his eye. He then turned the steering column completely to one side causing the PWC to turn abruptly and slide ejecting both occupants. Occupant struck his head on the PWC. Occupant was transported back to shore where he was transported by Ocean City ambulance to Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin Maryland.
 
At around 10:00PM, I was able to make contact subject who gave me a similar account as to what occurred. He also advised that Occupant had sustained a slight concussion but had been treated and released. I request this case be closed...
 


BARDID: MD-2015-0042
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:16:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: OCEAN PINES
NearestCityorTown: OCEAN PINES
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 12, 2015 at approximately 1515 hrs, the writer was dispatched to the Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin, MD in reference to a subject being treated for injuries sustained in a boating accident. Subsequently, writer was able to obtain a phone number for the father of the injured person. Writer made contact with the father who advised that his son had been a passenger on a PWC and been thrown from the vessel during which time he struck his head on the handlebar causing a laceration by his left eye. Currently he was receiving stitches. As soon as treatment was done they would be returning to their local address in Ocean Pines, MD. Arrangements were made for him to contact this agency as soon as they arrived there.

On July 12, 2015 at 1620 hrs, writer met with both the father, and son. Subject stated that at around 1400 hrs today (July 12, 2015) he was on a PWC in the Isle of Wight Bay. His son was a passenger on another PWC owned and operated by his brother in law. They were traveling in a westerly direction toward Ocean Pines, he was in the lead. As they approached the entrance to the speed zone for Ocean Pines, he looked around and saw that the PWC his son was on had stopped and both his son and operator were in the water. He went back to them and saw that his son was bleeding from a laceration by his left eye. Operator told him that they had unexpectedly hit some wake from an unknown vessel and had both been thrown from the PWC. As they were coming off the PWC, son had apparently hit his head on the handlebar causing the laceration. He then put his son onboard his PWC and continued in to Ocean Pines Marina. Once there he felt he should take son to the hospital for treatment. At the hospital, he received 6 stitches.

Victim related the same story. He said that he doesn't remember ...
 


BARDID: MD-2015-0045
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:13:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ASSAWOMAN BAY - BUOY #10
NearestCityorTown: OCEAN CITY
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday July 25, 2015 at approximately 1315 hours dispatch reported a boat fire in the Thorofare in the Isle of Wight Bay, Ocean City, MD. Officer initially responded to the scene but was unable to reach the vessel due to the shallow water. Sergeant requested I respond by land to the location of the vessel. I was on scene at approximately 1335 hours. 

When I arrived on scene Ocean City Fire and EMS were already at the residence and the boat had been secured to the dock. All persons on board were uninjured and accounted for and the vessel was still afloat with only visible damage to the outboard motor. 

I met with the operator.  He explained that the other people on board were his wife and his son. Operator said that the boat was owned by his parents and registered to his mother, whom resided on the property we were at. 

Operator explained, he had gone to Ocean Pines Marina to put gas in the vessel, a 2001 20' Duracraft Center Console. After leaving the marina the boat seemed to be running fine for about 10 minutes and then Operator noticed smoke coming from the motor, a 2004 Mercury 90 H.P. Operator also noticed a strong odor of something burning coming from the motor and he then shut the motor down near the channel in the Thorofare of Isle of Wight Bay. 

A passing vessel saw the smoke coming from the motor and came to the aid of the Operator with a fire extinguisher. Subject, extinguished the fire on the motor and then towed Operator and his family back to his parents residence where Fire and EMS had responded. 

I asked Operator if he had all his safety equipment on board the vessel including a fire extinguisher and he assured me all safety equipment was on board. Operator showed me PFDS, a fire extinguisher, whistle and flares which were all on board the vessel at the time of the fire. 

According to subject damage to the motor was estimated between $2000-$4000 since the motor had been purchased for about $8400 in 2004. 

I took registration and insurance information for the vessel from owner and was clear the scene at approximately 1410 hours. 

All events occurred in Worcester County, Maryland.


BARDID: MD-2015-0046
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ISLE OF WIGHT
NearestCityorTown: OCEAN PINES
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 18, 2015 at approximately 1115 hrs, the writer was dispatched to Isle Wight Bay near the entrance to the Ocean Pines Yacht club in reference to a boat accident. 

Upon arrival writer met with operator who advised that he had been operating his vessel a 2004 Bentley pontoon boat. He was entering the speed zone area just outside the entrance into the Ocean Pines Yacht Club when he struck the #2 Channel marker. This particular marker is a day marker situated on a pole in the water. He struck the pole almost dead center with the bow of the vessel. The impact snapped off the pole below the ground level of the bottom. He and his crew towed the pole and marker to a nearby marsh and tied it off so that it would not float away. No one was injured in the accident. There was a small amount of damage to the bow of the vessel which Operator estimated to be less than $1000. However, replacement of the pole and marker will substantially more. 

When asked when he first saw the pole, Operator replied, "after I hit it, I just wasn't paying attention". 

Writer contacted the Ocean Pines Public works department and advised them of the accident and location of the marker. 

Operator was charged with violation of NR 8-704 08.18.01.04 Rules of the road-Rule 5- Failure to maintain a proper look-out. Trial date of 9-11-15 at the District Court in Snow Hill, MD. Operator can elect to pay the preset fine of $85..
 


BARDID: MD-2015-0047
State: MD
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-07-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:56:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SINEPUXENT BAY
NearestCityorTown: OCEAN CITY
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (unknown origin)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 20, 2015 I, (Cpl.) was monitoring Ocean City's Emergency Services radio traffic. I heard Ocean City tone out for a vessel on fire south of the Sunset Marina. I heard them also request the United States Coast Guard to respond advising that there were people still onboard the vessel. Myself and Ofc.  responded to the area and observed a pontoon boat fully engulfed in flames located on the West side of the Sinepuxent Bay just East of the Mystic Harbor development. We observed a second pontoon boat near the vessel with a large number of people onboard. We learned that 7 of the occupants had been aboard the vessel which was now on fire. We confirmed that everyone was accounted for and transferred all occupants onto our patrol vessel. We then relayed the occupants to NRP 109 which was being operated by Sgt.  due to the severe weather and lighting occurring in the area. Sgt. transported all occupants safely to shore. I requested the Ocean City Fire Departments fire boat to respond for the vessel fire. Ocean City fire boat 1 arrived on scene but was unable to extinguish the flames due to the extremely shallow water in the area. While on scene I was notified that an investigator from NRP's criminal investigative division would be responding. I contacted Worcester Central and requested a county fire marshal to respond to the incident as well. I was contacted by Fire Marshal Owens who confirmed that they would be responding. While on scene I observed the fire completely burn the vessel down to the water line so that there were only the pontoons and parts of the engine still visible. The investigation was then turned over to NRP's criminal investigation division as well as the Worcester County Fire Marshal's office. I checked the location at around 9:00PM and noted that the debris from the vessel appeared to have been removed from the area. All of the above events occurred in Worcester County, Maryland. 
 


BARDID: MD-2015-0048
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:34:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ISLE OF WIGHT - RT 50 BRG-HARB
NearestCityorTown: OCEAN PINES
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 25, 2015 at approximately 4:30PM, I (Cpl.) was dispatched to Paradise Watersports, Ocean City, Worcester County, Maryland for a report of a property damage boating accident. Upon arrival I met with a manager at Paradise water sports who advised that 2 personal watercraft (PWC) had collided in Herring Creek causing approximately $4500.00 in damage between the 2 PWC. 
 
I observed the damage to both PWC's. The first PWC had a Maryland registration of 3285 LB. The second PWC had a Maryland registration of 3307 LB. I observed that both PWC's had fiberglass damage to the port/bow areas indicating a near head on collision. I also noted some fiberglass damage underneath both PWC's indicating a high speed impact. I met with the guides assigned to the rental who advised that they did not observe the collision. 
 
I met with Operator1 and asked him what had happened. He advised that he was traveling on his PWC and did not observe anyone in the immediate area. He stated that as he neared a float that marked the edge of the riding area he completed a turn to his right (starboard) side to turn around. He advised that as he was completing the turn he was struck by another PWC that he had not observed. 
 
I then met with a witness, who was with Operator1's party. Witness1 proceeded to tell me that he was a reliable witness since he was watching the whole time and didn't just observe something out of the corner of his eye. Witness1 spent more time stating why he was a good witness than he did describing the events. Witness1 advised that Operator1 was approaching the end of the riding area and that he believed he made a turn to the left when Operator1 was struck by another PWC. 
 
I met with Operator2 who advised that he was operating in the riding area when he observed Operator1 overtake and pass him from his left (port) side. He stated that Operator1 then turned sharply to the right (starboard) into his path. Operator2 advised that had slowed down in an attempt to avoid a collision but that Operator1 continued to turn striking his PWC. Operator2 advised that force of the collision propelled him off the rear (stern) of his PWC and into the water. 
 
I met with a subject in Operator2's party. Witness2 advised that he observed Operator1's PWC overtake PWC2 on the port side and proceed in front of him. He then saw Operator1 turn sharply to the starboard side into the path of operator2. He advised that Operator1's PWC struck operator2’s causing operator2 to be ejected off the stern of his PWC. 
 
Based on the damage I observed and the operators/witnesses statements I determined that Operator1 was nearing the end of the riding area that is marked by orange floats. In order not to pass the floats he attempted to turn around by turning to the starboard side. Any vessel on his starboard side would have had the right of way. Had Operator1 properly scanned the area he wished to maneuver to prior to maneuvering he could have seen the other PWC and avoided a collision. 
 
I issued Operator1 a citation for failing to maintain a proper lookout. All of the above events occurred in Worcester County, Maryland...
 


BARDID: MD-2015-0050
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: WYE RIVER - PINTAIL POINT, BEL
NearestCityorTown: QUEENSTOWN
County: QA - Queen Anne
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
During the early evening hours of August 1, 2015, OFC, both of the Maryland Natural Resources Police, responded in regards to a boat accident that happened on the Wye River, involving a small overturned vessel. Upon contact with the self-admitted vessel operator, signs of alcohol impairment were observed. The vessel operator later submitted to Standardized Field Sobriety Test, which he performed unsatisfactorily. The vessel operator was arrested for suspicion of OWI/OUI and refused to submit to an alcohol concentration breath test. While I handled the arrest, OFC investigated the accident and obtained statements from those passengers that were cooperative. The vessel operator was later released upon citation issuance. One vessel passenger was transported to the hospital with an apparent minor injury to the groin..
 


BARDID: MD-2015-0051
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:29:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ECHO HILL CAMP GROUNDS
NearestCityorTown: BETTERTON
County: KE - Kent
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 5, 2015 at approximately 1720 I received a call for a boat accident at Echo Hill campground. I arrived at Chester hospital to find the victim who stated that he was tubing when he fell off the tube hitting the water. Victim complained of a back injury and was transported by ambulance to the hospital. The run number is 15002156, arrival time 1700, and arrived at the hospital at 1735. 

The vessel was a 2003 McKee Craft runabout, 16ft in length, hin number MCK62575D303, MD 1067 BV. The operator did not see the accident but stated the spotter did.  The spotter stated that as Victim was on the tube he fell off striking the water. 

All events occurred in Kent county..
 


BARDID: MD-2015-0052
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 05:58:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ISLE OF WIGH TO RT 90 BRIDGE
NearestCityorTown: OCEAN CITY
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 8-14-15 at approximately 0648 hrs., Cpl. responded to Atlantic General Hospital in reference to a Subject who was involved in a boating accident.
 
   Cpl. met with the victim/ operator of the vessel. Victim advised that the night prior (8-13-15) sometime after 2300 hrs., he and his wife left  their residence in their deck boat and headed to Macky's restaurant and dropped off several passengers.  Victim stated that after dropping them off, he and his wife immediately left Macky's and headed north in the Isle of Wight to head back to their residence.  Victim's speed was estimated at 10- 20 knots. Victim was operating his vessel when it struck a bridge abutment. Victim and his wife both stated that the vessel's bow struck the abutment and turned to starboard, again striking the abutment. the operator was thrown into the helm/ steering wheel  knocked down at which time his wife grabbed the steering wheel and steered away from the bridge.  Seconds later, Victim took control of the vessel and operated it back to the residence. The boat was placed on their boat lift in the canal.  Sometime later in the early morning hours, Victim admitted himself to the hospital.  Victim's injuries consisted of scrapes and bruises, and  broken ribs and a lacerated liver.  Both Victim and his wife stated that the sky conditions were clear and must have misjudged the distance and proximity to the bridge.  
  Cpl. issued Charles Victim one citation for Rules of the road violation (Improper Lookout). Cpl. requests this case be closed...
 


BARDID: MD-2015-0053
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:47:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: WICOMICO RIVER MAIN STEM
NearestCityorTown: SALISBURY
County: WI - Wicomico
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 25, 2015 at approx. 0145hrs I received a call from Sgt. requesting that I respond to the Wicomico River to meet with patrol units on the scene of a boat accident involving a missing person. I made contact with the on scene supervisor via telephone. He advised that the accident involved the collision of a 21'Wellcraft Scarab with a dredge pipe and pontoons. Sgt. indicated that owner was missing and was suspected to have been ejected from the boat. The victim's wife was a passenger and remained in the boat. She was later transported to Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury, MD. I responded to PMRC arriving at approx. 0230hrs. 
 
I met with Occupant as she was being treated for minor injuries. She advised that she and her husband arrived at the river at approximately 5PM. She indicated that they put in at the Riverside Boat Ramp and rode down the river. They then returned up river and went to Brew River Restaurant and Bar. She advised that they began to drink at about 1830hrs. She stated that her husband (boat operator) drank beer and several Orange Crushes (Vodka drinks) throughout the night. She advised that they did not eat until approximately 2300hrs when the victim ate some bacon wrapped scallops. She advised that they left approximately 10 minutes before her 911 call and decided to take a ride down the river. She advised that once they got below the speed zone, the victim throttled up and they were traveling at approximately 30mph. She advised that she saw the obstruction a split second before the collision and braced. She was thrown into the console and windshield. She stated that her husband was thrown out of the boat although she did not see this occur. She called 911 from her cell phone. 
 
Two people were also present in the hospital room. I learned that the two worked at Brew River and were present this night. Subject1 indicated that he was bar tending along with two others. Subject1 stated that the boaters are regular customers and are often at the bar several times a week and usually are there on weekends. They often come by boat and are regular boaters on the river. Subject1 stated that it was busy throughout the night. He states that he served the victim approximately (10) beers (National Bohemian) and two Orange Crush drinks which are made with Vodka. Subject1 indicated that he can not say for sure but thinks that the victim also received drinks from the two other bar tenders. Subject1 reports that the victim had some bacon-wrapped scallops around 11PM. Subject1 stated that he saw the victim and his wife leave in the boat at approximately 0045hrs. He advised that prior to that he was him in the bar and did not think he appeared intoxicated. 
 
Subject2 stated that he was working in the kitchen most of the night but did come out on occasion. He saw the boaters at the bar throughout the night. Subject2 stated that the victim did not appear intoxicated during the night. Both Subject2 and Subject1 advised that the victim is a frequent customer and drinks moderately when there. After leaving the hospital I responded to the Command Post and then to Cherry Hill Rd. I met with Cpl. who was standing by with the victim's boat and two witnesses on a push barge that were working on the dredge operation. I went on the patrol boat with Cpl. and was shown the dredge pipe and took some night photos. It was noted at this time that the red over red lighting and yellow/amber light were working/ illuminated. In addition the dredge pipe was in approximately (9) feet of water on the edge of the north side of the channel. Cpl. reported that the position of the dredge where the collision occurred was marked in the GPS and Tawes was notified of the co-ordinance. I returned to the barge and collected the witness statements from the dredge workers. 
 
They observed the victim operating his vessel numerous times on the river over the last several weeks. They advised that the boat operator (victim) was aware that dre


BARDID: MD-2015-0054
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:17:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ASSAWOMAN BAY, OCEAN CITY
NearestCityorTown: FENWICK DITCH, DE
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent2: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: person strikes propeller
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Weather
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 23rd, 2015 at approximately 1645 hours, I, Officer of the Maryland Natural Resources Police received a report of a boat accident from Delaware Natural Resources Police Officer who stated that he received the call for the boat accident; however it occured in the Assawoman Bay within Maryland waters. He then provided me with the victim's mother's information and stated the victim was currently seeking medical treatment for minor injuries at Atlantic General Hospital (AGH) in Berlin.  

I responded to Island Watersports in order to obtain the vessel information and any additional information on the victim and all parties involved. I made contact with the victim's mother at approximately 1740 hours, who advised that she and her daughter were on their way home from the hospital. I asked Operator to recall the events from that day, and she stated her and her family rented 2 boats-a jet boat (DL 1062AH), and a pontoon boat (DL 8772W) from Island Watersports for boating and tubing purposes. She stated that at approximately 1500 hours, they had been tubing and switching off skiers in the Assawoman Bay-a few yards south of the Fenwick Ditch canal entrance. Operator stated that Victim had just finished tubing, and was attempting to switch from the jet boat to the pontoon boat-which at that time were several feet away from each other. Victim jumped into the water towards the pontoon boat; however, did not realize how close it was to the jet boat. Operator believes the wind may have pushed the pontoon boat closer to the jet boat, and Victim struck the propeller as she jumped toward the boat. Operator stated that both vessels were in the neutral position at the time of the accident. 

Victim was transported to (AGH) for treatment of her injuries. She received 11 stitches on her upper left thigh, and 3 stitches on her right hand-near her thumb. She also had bruises on her stomach, as well as bruises and cuts on her left forearm. Victim was released from AGH at approximately 1740 hours. Neither the jet boat, nor the pontoon sustained any damages during this incident. 


All above events occured in Worcester County, MD.
 


BARDID: MD-2015-0055
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:51:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CAMP TOCKWOGH
NearestCityorTown: STILL POND
County: KE - Kent
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 27th 2015 at approximately 1050 hrs, I received a call for a boat accident that had taken place at Camp Tockwogh. I arrived at Chester Hospital to meet with the victim. Victim stated that as he was tubing in the bay he fell off the tube and hit his head on the water. Victim was wearing a helmet, but the helmet came off on impact.

The vessel is a 1989, 16ft Boston Whaler, MD 2089 BA, HIN S444G889.  Operator lives at the campground. Operator did not see the accident happen but stated that the spotter saw Victim fall off the tube. Spotter stated that the vessel turned, and Victim fell from the tube striking the water. When the vessel went to pick Victim up, Victim said that his back and head were hurting. At that time Operator and Spotter transported Victim back to the camp and called for an ambulance. 

The ambulance run number is 15002057, the arrival time at the camp was 1031 and the arrival time at the hospital was 1110. Victim major complaints were head pain and back pain, and was released from the hospital with a possible minor concussion and pulled muscle in his back.
 
 All events occurred in Kent county..
 


BARDID: MD-2015-0056
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ECHO HILL CAMP GROUNDS
NearestCityorTown: WORTON
County: KE - Kent
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: person struck by vsl equipment
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/28/2015, I was dispatched to an accident that occurred that day.  As I was gathering the information to that accident I was informed about an accident that occurred on Sunday, 7/26/2015.  A subject got hit in the head by the Boom of a sailboat.  At first she stated she was fine.  A few minutes later she let the operator of the vessel know that she was getting a headache and was feeling confused.  She was taken to shore and transported to Chestertown Medical Center by Camp Personnel for a minor head injury.  The sailboat was moored at the time that the injury occurred.  The group were getting ready to head out and practice sailing.  The operator of the vessel was identified.

All events occurred in Kent County, Maryland...
 


BARDID: MD-2015-0057
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ECHO HILL SUMMER CAMP
NearestCityorTown: WORTON
County: KE - Kent
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/28/15, Ofc. was dispatched to Chestertown Medical Center for a subject that was injured while tubing. Ofc. arrived at the hospital and determined that the individual that was injured was Victim. Victim stated that he was on the tube being pulled at a fast rate. He tried to give a thumbs down but was unable to due to the speed. He hit a wave and fell off. Victim's hand got caught on the handle of the tube and he heard his ring finger crack and was in a lot of pain. He was transported to the Hospital by camp personnel. The Camp Nurse had given Victim tylenol & Ice for the injury. I responded to Echo Hill Campgrounds and spoke to the operator of the vessel, who stated that he was going about 2800 RPM's when the tube hit a small wake. Victim slid off the tube and caught his hand. They circled around and picked victim up and took him to shore. 

All Events Occurred in Kent County, Maryland
 


BARDID: MD-2015-0059
State: MD
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-07-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:17:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ELK RIVER
NearestCityorTown: EARLEVILLE
County: CE - Cecil
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/26/15 at approximately 1615 hrs, I, Cpl was dispatched to White Crystal beach on the Elk river, for a reported boat accident.  I arrived on scene to see a large crowd of people carrying a sunken 19' Helms sailboat in the water to a trailer.  
 
   I made contact with the sailboat owner, who pointed out to a Hispanic male in a blue life jacket was operating a red PWC and struck his moored sailboat, causing it to sink.  Witness advised he observed Operator2 operating a red PWC with NJ registration numbers, in the swim area of White Crystal beach.  Byrne advised Operator2 was headed towards V1's blue moored sailboat and seemed to have trouble turning the PWC and ran into the side of the sailboat, bounced off and then continued to leave the area until PWC appeared to break down.  
 
   I spoke with Operator2, and he advised he was operating the red PWC with NJ registration numbers.  I asked for the registration and his identification.  The PWC turned out to be registered in Delaware, DL 671 AK, owned by a Operator2's "friend".  The PWC was just recently purchased and registered in Delaware.
 
Operator2 advised he was operating the red PWC but never struck the sailboat.  
 
I issued Operator2 citations for: no boater's safety card, PWC distance violation, and Rules of the Road failure to avoid collision.
 
On 7/31/15, I spoke with V1 who advised his Sailboat was totaled.  Damage was estimated to be $9000.00 to repair, costing more than the vessel is worth.  All events occurred in Cecil County Maryland...
 


BARDID: MD-2015-0060
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:58:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1701 POPLAR RIDGE RD
NearestCityorTown: PASADENA
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Two people feLL OFF THE JETSKI WHILE GOING OVER A WAVE IN THE BAY.  On July 30 2015 at approximately 7:58 PM, OFC. and I responded to Pleasure Cove Marina for a Jet Ski accident with possible injury. We arrived on scene at 8:15 PM where we made contact with the Marina Staff. They informed us that all the subjects involved had left and the female subject was transported to Shock Trauma with injuries to her left leg. I was able to make contact with one of the male subjects by cell phone and informed they were at Baltimore Washington Medical Center in Glen Burnie. OFC. met with the two male subjects to get written statements. I met with the female subjects at Shock Trauma and got both written statement. She was treated for a contusion to her left knee and possible concussion. There were no serious injuries sustained by either subjects. Written statements are attached for both female subjects. There are no charges pending for this incident. All events occurred in Anne Arundel County. .
 


BARDID: MD-2015-0061
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-05-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:51:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HART MILLER ISLAND
NearestCityorTown: MILLERS ISLAND
County: BA - Baltimore
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 5/26/15 at approximately 1151hrs, I, Ofc. responded to the area of the Chesapeake Bay south of the Pleasure Island Cut on the western side of the Bay, for a report of a sailboat unattended with a dog on board located by Baltimore County Police Aviation Unit. 

I responded and arrived around the same time as the United States Coast Guard. The vessel was boarded by the USCG and secured; the engines were still apparently running. The dog was rescued by the USCG. The vessel was anchored by the USCG and secured as best as possible. The boat was searched and no one was found on board. 

I remained on the scene and notified Ofc. to respond also. At that time we maintained view of the vessel and notified the Special Operations Division, and Cpl. responded. 

Ofc. stayed with the vessel while I went to pick up Cpl.. Cpl. and I then responded back to the vessel and notified Deckelman's Marine Recovery, who arrived at the vessel and subsequently towed it back to his secure marine storage lot. While waiting for the marine recovery, Cpl. and I did a surface search of the area in an attempt to locate the owner, however, all attempts were negative. Baltimore County Police Marine Team also searched the area with negative results. USCG searched the area, along with Baltimore County Police Aviation with negative results. By the time the vessel was being towed, the sun had gone down and the search was called off, with the exception of USCG, until the following morning. 

At this time the owner of the vessel is still missing despite search efforts. 

All events occurred in Baltimore County, Maryland.
 


BARDID: MD-2015-0062
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 03:22:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Patapsco River
NearestCityorTown: Sparrows Point
County: BA - Baltimore
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On Sunday 07/26/15 at approximately 0430 I, Cpl. responded to the above-listed location for a fatal boating collision.  I learned that there were eight persons on board the involved vessel when it crashed.

 While en route, I contacted Sgt., who was already on the scene, and obtained details of the persons who were onboard the vessel when it crashed.  I responded to area hospitals to conduct interviews, along with Ofc., and obtained the following information:

 The seven persons detailed below were consuming alcoholic beverages at a local waterfront restaurant in Dundalk, where they met the owner of the involved vessel, a 34' 2006 Sea Ray cabin cruiser, for the first time.  Owner offered the group a ride on his boat to the Inner Harbor to go to a club; the group agreed and boarded the boat around midnight. Owner operated the vessel to Fells Point with the group on board.  Everyone exited the boat and went to a local nightlife establishment.  Around 0145hrs, the group boarded the boat again, and Owner operated the vessel back toward the waterfront restaurant in Dundalk.  As Owner approached the Key Bridge, he struck a concrete “dolphin” which caused serious, disabling damage to the front of the boat.  Several occupants who were sitting on the bow were ejected.  The boat continued, out of control, and subsequently struck Fort Carroll head on, where it came to a rest.  An occupant called 911.   Two of the occupants were unaccounted for, and search ensued at that time.

 As the search continued into the mid-morning, the vessel was towed to and stored temporarily (pending transport to Matapeake) at Deckelman's Marine Recovery in Middle River due to the gusty wind and sea conditions.  The vessel is currently being safeguarded by an NRP officer for chain of custody purposes.

 On 07/31/15, the vessel was photopraphed.

 On 08/07/15, I called UMD Shock Trauma to ascertain the condition of the operator.   I was told that Owner had been released two days prior.  I then responded to the home address listed on Owner's MVA record, to speak with him reference the incident.  Upon arrival, I found that the location was not a residence at all, but the location of "Jet Blast Industrial Services".  While there, I spoke with a receptionist, who told me that Owner did not live there.  Receptionist told me that Owner had been admitted to Kernan's Rehabilitation, which was later found to be UMD Rehab and Orthopediac Institute.  

 I then responded to address in an attempt to confirm that Owner was admitted there and to check on his condition.  Upon arrival, it was confirmed that Owner was admitted there and that he was in a wheelchair and somewhat bed-ridden.  Owner indicated to a nurse that he did not want to speak to me; and that I should "try another day".  I left at that time.

 On 08/10/15, I requested autopsy reports from the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for both subjects.

 On 08/15/15, I obtained written diagrams of the seating positions of each person on the involved vessel, as they remembered it, from four people.  The diagrams, all of which named the owner as the operator of the vessel, Occupant1 as the person sitting immediately to the left of Owner, and Occupant2 as the person sitting on the chair at the extreme left of where Owner and Occupant1 were sitting, were placed onto property at the Gwynnbrook Area Office in temporary locker #6.

 During the interviews, each of the above interviewed persons added the following further information:
   
 Occupant1:  Occupant1 told me that during the trip home on the vessel, she was sitting in the chair immediately to the left of Owner.  Apparently Owner kept making sexual advances towards Occupant1.  Occupant1 told me she didn't want to be involved with Owner sexually and felt uncomfortable with his requests.  At one point, Occupant1 stated, Owner would grab Occupant1's breasts.  Owner kept asking Occupant1 for oral sex, and kept touching her breasts.  Occupant1 told m


BARDID: MD-2015-0063
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:03:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Cornfield Creek
NearestCityorTown: Pasadena
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Calm
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 07/31/15 at approximately 0830, I, Cpl. of the Criminal Investigations Section, responded to the shoreline  near Cornfield Creek, off the Magothy Narrows for a reported missing person from a vessel.  I was notified by the SOD duty officer, Sgt., who was notified by A/Lt..

 Upon arrival, I noticed the Anne Arundel County Fire Department had already arrived, along with their dive team, who was conducting side-scan sonar operations in an attempt to locate the missing person under the water.  During this time, I conducted interviews which yielded the following information:

 The missing person and his wife, the witness, were crabbing upon Cornfield Creek in their 17' center console vessel (Aquasport 175), which beared Maryland registration 2216 BK, when Victim fell from the port stern area of the vessel into the water.  Wife, who was operating the vessel, did not see Victim fall but heard a splash.  Wife turned to see Victim in the water, yelling and flailing his arms in an attempt to stay above water (Victim was not wearing a PFD).  Wife attempted to locate a personal floatation device (PFD).  Wife found a "Type IV Throwable" PFD, which was tied to the railing just above the gunwale at the bow of the boat.  Wife had to untie the Type IV throwable, and had difficulty doing so.  The boat continued moving forward, away from the victim, as Wife struggled to get the vessel into neutral.  The vessel was moving at a very slow speed.
   
 After finally getting the Type IV throwable PFD untied, Wife threw the Type IV throwable to Victim, who was still struggling to swim.  Wife turned the boat around and as the vessel came closer to the victim, Wife threw another PFD to the Victim, who was drifting farther away, as did both PFDs she threw to him.  Victim disappeared below the waterline immediately after.  

 At that point, Wife (who did not have a cell phone on board) began activating the vessel's horn in attempt to get help.

 During this time, a subject whose house is directly in front of where the incident was occurring looked out her bathroom window and saw the incident unfolding.  Witness1 told her husband to call 911, and a kayak was placed into the water by them in an attempt to locate Victim.  Victim was unable to be located.  A short time, the Anne Arundel County Fire Department arrived, along with NRP units.  I arrived shortly thereafter.
   
 After hearing that Witness1 witnessed the incident, I obtained a written statement from her, which stated the following:
   
"I saw the boat with one person in it around 7:50 from my bathroom.  I saw a person in the water next to the boat.  The driver of the boat threw him a life cushion.  He flailed his arms swimming to it but it drifted away.  She turned the boat to try to get to him but missed.  She threw a second article (a jacket) for him to catch.  he went down very quickly.  We called 911 and took our kayak out (my daughter in law) but it was too late."
   
 Then, at 1318hrs, the victim, Victim was located deceased on the bottom in approximately 9 feet of water by the Anne Arundel County Fire Department Dive Team.  Recovery of the victim was made by the Anne Arundel County Fire Department Dive Team shortly thereafter.  I identified the victim as the missing person, Victim, by his driver's license photo.  Wife, who remained on the scene, was notified by A/Lt..  

 Victim was placed in the back of an Anne Arundel County ambulance until the Forensic Investigator arrived on the scene.  The body of Victim was photographed and looked over; nothing out of the ordinary was found.  The victim's glasses were still secured to the collar of his shirt, and his cell phone was still in his back pocket.  Victim was transported to the OCME for an autopsy under CC# 15-7097.
   
 While the notifications were being conducted, Cpl., who assisted me, photographed and inventoried the vessel.  No alcohol was found on board.  Neither party had been drinking.  Three prescription pills


BARDID: MD-2015-0064
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:33:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Middle River
NearestCityorTown: Middle River
County: BA - Baltimore
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 07/04/15 at approximately 0645hrs, I, Cpl., was contacted by Sgt., the SOD Duty Officer, and told to respond to Strawberry Point, located on Middle River in Baltimore County, for a missing person from a boat.  I was told that Cpl. had been on the scene since approximately midnight on 07/04/15, just after the incident had occurred, and had been began investigation.  I was told to respond and relieve him.

 While en route, I was briefed on the incident.  I was told that the victim and the other passenger on the vessel were on Victim's 2015 Yahama ski boat bearing Maryland registration 9083CG, when Victim fell overboard.

 Upon arrival, I was picked up by a Natural Resources Police vessel.  NRP Dive Team members were already on the scene.  Once we arrived at the incident location (the entrance to Galloway Creek from Middle River), side scan sonar operations were started.  
 
 While conducting side scan operations, Cpl. notified me that a written warning had been located in the vessel, which had earlier been stored by the Baltimore County Police Marine Team at Deckelman's Marine Recovery (Baltimore County Police Marine Team were the first on the scene around 2200hrs). Cpl. said the date on the warning was 07/04/15 at 1900hrs, and was issued to Victim for speeding and not possessing a boater's safety card.  Ofc. of the Baltimore County Police Marine Team had issued the warning.

 I called Ofc. reference the incident, and Ofc. advised that when he had stopped the vessel on Middle River, there were three persons on board.  The identity of the third person is unknown, but Ofc. described him as a younger white male.  Ofc. said that the three subjects worked together (unknown exactly where).  Ofc. said the third person's father is possibly a Harford County Sheriff's Deputy and may be involved in the FOP.   Further information about the third subject is unknown.  Ofc. said Victim was operating the vessel and that he had been drinking but was not impaired.

 Ofc. said Victim and the other two were going to Sunset Marina, a local waterfront bar and grill on Middle River.  It is believed that the third male, whose identity is unknown, was dropped off at Sunset Marina.  Ofc. indicated there was nothing abnormal about the stop.

 The search for Victim continued until approximately 1530 hours, when it was suspended due to sea conditions and heavy boat traffic.  Surface searches continued by field personnel until sunset.

 Then, On 07/05/15 at approximately 1850hrs, I responded for the report of a body found floating in the entrance to Galloway Creek, close to where the victim had gone missing.  Upon arrival, it was determined that the body was that of the victim.  Family members had searched for the body and had located him, and the body had been pulled up onto the swim platform on the back of their boat. the victim's step-father, identified him.

The victim was clad in a gray tshirt and black swim trunks and no shoes.  The victim's wallet was inside his left shorts pocket with his driver's license which matched the identity of the missing person.  

Victim’s face and eyes appeared to be swollen and the nose appeared to be injured as noted by the FI; this could be attributed to the heavy boat traffic.  No other injuries were noted at that time.  The body was photographed.

 I then responded to residence and returned the victim's belongings to stepfather.  I had stepfather sign a Receipt for Seizure.

 I will call the OCME to obtain further details once the autopsy has been completed.

 The investigation is being lead by Cpl..

 All events occurred in Baltimore County, Maryland.
 


BARDID: MD-2015-0066
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-05-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:38:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Chesapeache Bay
NearestCityorTown: Deale
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 5-26-2015, this officer, Off. received word via email of a boating accident that occurred on Sunday 5-24-2015 from Cpl.. The accident was reported the following day, 5-25-2015, by one of the two vessel operators involved. Cpl. forwarded a recreational boating accident report from the Coast Guard, a written statement, and schematic of the accident scene all submitted from operator1 (attached).
 
       On Sunday 5-24-2015 at approximately 1430 hrs., Operator1 was sailing his 31ft. Dehler  sailboat MD registration, MD 9255 AY,single handed ENE out of Herring Bay at 5.5kts. on a starboard tack. Vessel # 2, operated by Operator2, was sailing his 42 ft. Hunter 420 Maryland registration, MD 0347 BG, single handed SSW at 6.5 kts. Operator1 stated that just prior to the collision, he rounded his vessel into the wind to check for hazards and noted the Hunter 420 on a collision course. Operator1 pushed the tiller hard-over in an effort to spin the boat and stall the sails but was unsuccessful. Operator1 vessel,'' Mien Deern'', struck the starboard bow of Operator2's vessel, ''Baydreams''. Both vessels assessed there damage and were able to make way under power to Rockhold Creek to exchange information. Operator1 advised that both owners docked at Shipwrights Harbour Marina at approximately 1530 hrs. and exchanged information and called their respective insurance companies. Operator2 then moved his vessel to Herrington Harbour North for haul out and Operator1 docked his vessel at Shipwrights Harbor Marina slip.
 
      On 5-26-2015 at approximately 1400 hrs., Ofc. and I drove to Shiprights Harbour Marina and took pictures of Operator1 vessel. At approximately 1500 hrs., we went to Herrington Harbour North and took pictures of Operator2's vessel. While there, I talked to Osprey Marine Boat repair, and asked him what he thought an estimate would be on a repair to Operator2's vessel. He stated, ''over $5,000 easy". 
 
      On 5-27-2015 I made contact with both vessel owners via phone. I advised both of the NRP report number, collected there driver license numbers, and asked Operator2 to send me a written statement via email. Investigation is ongoing.

 All occurred in State Waters of the Chesapeake Bay.  On 5-26-15 at approximately 1330 hrs., this officer, Off. took pictures of both vessels involved in the boat accident from 5-24.


BARDID: MD-2015-0067
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:42:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Deep Creek
NearestCityorTown: McHenry
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 06/12/2015, I, OFC, responded to a call for service involving a boat accident between two vessels, no injuries, property damage only. The vessels were at Deep Creek Marina on Deep Creek Lake. I arrived at Deep Creek Marina and both vessels were on scene, no reported injuries and functional damage to the vessels. 

  The striking vessel was a leased boat from Deep Creek Marina (a 21' Regal ski boat). The victim vessel was a private boat (23'6" Bennington pontoon) operated by owner. At the time of the collision, the visibility was hazy and the wind was moderate (between 10-15mph). The pontoon boat was moored/tied up at a slip in Deep Creek Marina, the family on board were relaxing on the vessel as it was floating in the dock space. The ski boat operated by Operator1 was preparing to dock in the adjacent slip beside the pontoon boat, as she was returning her rental. As the ski vessel's bow entered the dock slip, a high gust of wind caught the stern of Operator1's vessel and swung her port side into the starboard side of the docked pontoon boat. A small screw in Operator1's vessel's rub rail put a 2 inch scratch on V2 vessel's starboard stern side rub rail. At this time, Operator1 advised the dock attendants tried to pull her leased vessel into the proper slip, but hadn't made an attempt to guide her into the slip at the beginning, as they have in previous rental situations. 

   The damage to the pontoon boat was not disabiling and only involved the 2 inch scratch in the aluminum rub rail. Deep Creek Marina employees estimated the pontoon damage to be $1,100.00. I could not see the damage to the leased vessel's rub rail; the rub rail's of vessels are meant to absorb small impact and protect the fiberglass hull of the boat from any damage; as far as I could see the rub rail looked unharmed and indistinquishable from other normal wear patterns along its length. Deep Creek Marina employees estimated their own damage to be $1,021.00; charging that total to Operator1. I took photos of all damage at the scene and have included the photos in the report.

   The high gust of wind, frequent during this work day, was the contributing factor to the collision. I applied no charges to Operator1.

   All events occurred in Garrett County, MD.
 


BARDID: MD-2015-0068
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pocomoke River
NearestCityorTown: Westover
County: SO - Somerset
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 13, 2015 at 1610 hours I, Officer was dispatched to Mary's Lot Lane, Westover MD at the public boat ramp in reference to a boating accident on the Pocomoke River with personal injury.

      Upon arrival I made contact Pocomoke EMS at which time advised that two females onboard the vessel had been transported to Peninsula Regional Medical Center for arm and back injuries.  EMS on location stated that the driver of the vessel appeared to be intoxicated and was picked up by his Mother for transportation to PRMC.

      I then responded to PRMC to make contact with the injured two females and driver of the vessel.  Upon arrival I made contact with a passenger onboard the vessel and the husband to the first female injured.  Occupant1 stated that they all had been out on a pleasure cruise and they all had been consuming alcohol.  Occupant1 advised that Victim1 and victim2 the second female injured were both riding in the front of the vessel.  Occupant1 stated that while cruising back to the public boat ramp they struck an submerged  log.

     Occupant1 stated that the impact threw both Victim1 and Victim2 forward of the vessel  and knocking Victim2 out of the vessel.  Victim2 had injury to her back and Victim1 had a broken right forearm. 

     Contact was made with operator at PRMC at 1900 hours which was transported by his mother.  Operator was issued two citations, NR 8-704 08-18-01-05b Negligent Operation of a vessel and 08-18-01-04 Failure to obey Navigation rules ( Improper lookout ).
 


BARDID: MD-2015-0069
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Chesapeake Bay
NearestCityorTown: Annapolis
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 20 June 2015 at approximately 2PM, I, Officer First Class, was contacted by Department of Natural Resources Communications regarding a personal injury resulting from a boating accident as Sandy Point State Park, Annapolis, Maryland.  I was advised Anne Arundel County Fire/rescue was on scene with the patient and was transporting to Anne Arundel Medical Center, injuries were non-life threatening.  I responded to the park, as did Officer and Sergeant.

 Once on scene I interviewed two of the four occupants.  I observed no signs of alcohol use or impairment, and conducted a safety check of the vessel (20'6” Kencraft Challener Center Console MD 8220 CG).  Both parties separately advised they had left Cantler's Riverside Inn, and the injury occurred as the vessel was on plane entering the Chesapeake Bay from Whitehall Bay.   Victim was sitting on the bow seating area when the vessel was passed on either side by two other vessels.  When the two wakes came together, Victim attempted to bounce with the wakes, but came down when the vessel was returning up.  He made contact with the bow seating area in a seated position, at which point he felt extreme pain and heard a pop.  Subject brought the vessel off plane, assessed the injuries, and headed for Sandy Point State Park at a plow speed to avoid any further impacts from wakes.

 Victim was admitted to Anne Arundel Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries, pending results from x-rays.  When I interviewed Victim, he was in good spirits and was able to fully and clearly recount the events of the day.

All events occurred in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.  All observations are based on my training, knowledge, and experience.
 


BARDID: MD-2015-0070
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:09:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Rock Creek
NearestCityorTown: Pasadena
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 24, 2015 at approximately 0800 hrs I responded to a call for a vessel in distress in the area of Rock Point / Ft. Smallwood Park on the Patapsco River.  I located the 30 foot long Sea Ray named "Lady Ryles" adrift in between White Rocks and Rock Point.  When I made first contact the persons onboard told me that the vessel was taking on water.  There were no injuries and all 4 persons onboard had their PFD's on.  I told the operator to drop anchor to prevent the vessel from drifting.

 I boarded the "Lady Ryles" to assess the damage. The forward cabin had standing water in it approximately a foot deep and the bilge pump was steady pumping water from the boat.  I could not tell where the hole in the hull was located.  The bilge pump was able to keep the boat floating high in the water.

 The owner/operator told me that he was operating the vessel at the time of the accident and the vessel struck submerged rock that is a part of the rock formation known as White Rocks.  He said they were cruising at approximately 26 knots when the collision occurred.  He believes at the time of the collision the vessel was approximately 150 feet away from White Rocks on the shipping channel side of the rocks.  There are submerged rocks on that side of White Rocks.  The tide was low at the time of the collision.  

 Per request, I called TowBoat U.S. and they arrived shortly after to assist.  A dewatering pump was inserted into the cabin and the "Lady Ryles" was towed by the TowBoat U.S. vessel to Middle Branch Marina.  The Marina pulled the vessel out of the water.

 I went to Middle Branch Marina to inspect the damage done to the vessel.  Photographs of the damage are attached to this report.  The blades of the starboard propeller were bent towards the stern. Damage consistent with a forward moving propeller striking a hard object.  Hull damage was located on the stringer of the keel. There is a hole in the keel approximately 2 feet long and as wide as the keel stringer.  A large amount of scrapes in the bottom paint around the area of the hole is consistent with a hard object making contact with the hull.  Based on my knowledge, training, and experience I conclude that the "Lady Ryles" struck a submerged rock.
   
   
 See attached Watercraft Accident Report.
   
 All events occurred in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
 


BARDID: MD-2015-0071
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:57:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: STILL POND NECK ROAD
NearestCityorTown: BETTERTON
County: KE - Kent
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 30th 2015 at approximately 1130hrs I received a call for a boat accident that happened at Camp Tockwogh. I arrived at camp Tockwogh and spoke with the program director who informed me of the individuals that were on the boat and the boat information. The vessel is a 2011 Boston Whaler supersport , 17ft in length, Hin BWCE0990C111, MD reg 5726CF, with no name. 

I then went to the Chester Hospital and spoke with the injured person. Subject was wake boarding when she caught an edge causing Subject to hit her face on the water. Subject complained that her neck hurt and an ambulance was called from there. The ambulance run number is 15002087. The operator  stated that he did see Subject catch an edge and fall face first onto the water. The spotter also stated the same. 

She was released with no major injury. 
 
 All events occurred in Kent county..
 


BARDID: MD-2015-0072
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:43:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ISLE OF WIGHT
NearestCityorTown: OCEAN CITY
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On 6/25/2015 at approximately 1400hrs., I, Corporal responded to Hoopers Crab House, in reference to a reported boat accident.  I met with the complainant, a guide at Paradise Watersports who advised two rental jet ski's were involved in a collision.  I interviewed both parties and determined the following:

Vessel 1 observed Vessel 2 coming towards him. to avoid a collision Operator1 stated that he took his hand off of the throttle.  Vessel 2 continued its course and Vessel 1 struck it on the port side, injuring operator2’s collar bone.  Operator2 was taken to PRMC treated and released with a sprain to the collar bone.

Both operators were operating rental pwcs and were inexperienced.  No charges placed..
 


BARDID: MD-2015-0073
State: MD
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:47:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SEVERN RIVER - MAIN STEM
NearestCityorTown: ARNOLD
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 3rd, 2015 at approximately 1830hrs. I responded to the Severn River near Chase Creek for a vessel collision.  A 41 foot  power vessel, operated by Operator1 collided with a 15 foot sailboat operated by Operator2.  Operator2 with V2 passenger were sailing from Chase Creek down river approximately Southwest direction.  Operator1 was traveling up river and heading into Chase Creek.  Operator2 stated that they saw the vessel heading toward them and started waving their arms and yelling to get the operator's attention.  Operator2 said Operator1 was at the helm, but appeared to be looking down.  Operator2 said they abandoned the sailboat when it appeared the power vessel was not stopping or changing course.  The power vessel struck the front left of the sailboat at approximately 20 degrees behind the bow.  V2 passenger and Operator2 surfaced on the starboard side of Operator1's vessel.  A good Samaritan rescued V2 passenger and Operator2 from the water.  Both were transferred to Operator1's vessel by the time officers arrived on scene.  Occupants from both vessels refused medical treatment.  Operator2 did have a bruise on his upper left arm and bottom paint transfer on the top of his right foot.  I arrived on scene and took statements from the occupants of both vessels.  Coast Guard members from Station Annapolis inspected the power vessel.  I conducted field sobriety tests on Operator1.  There were no clues or indicators he was under the influence of alcohol or drugs.  I transported Operator2 and V2 passenger to their departure point on the Severn River.  USCG members completed the vessel inspection.  Operator1 was cited for negligent operations by the USCG.  Operator1 returned to home port in Chase Creek.  At the sailboat's departure point I photographed the damage to the sailboat and made a rough estimate of the cost of damage.  The sailboat was purchased at $1500.  To replace the mast, boom and sail would cost approximately $934.  I am unsure of the cost to repair the fiberglass at this time.  Part of the mast and boom were recovered.  The sail was lost and believed to wrapped in Operator1's props.  

Weather: At the time of the accident wind was East at 8 knots.  Air temperature was 77 degrees.  Water temperature was 76 degrees.  Tide was rising.  It was overcast.  Vessel traffic was heavy, but not congested.  There was a considerable amount of boat wake.  

According to Operator1, he stated he had not been on his vessel in over a year.  He had traveled up the Severn River and down to the Route 50 Bridge.  He had been out for a couple of hours and was returning to Chase Creek.  I asked if he heard or saw anything before the accident.  He said no, he only heard the crash.  The helm on Operator1's boat is on the right side.  The helm area is enclosed with glass and fully covered.  The navigation equipment and radar were off and the display covers were on the units at the time of the accident.  The vessel has twin diesel engines, 425 horsepower each.  Operator1 said he was traveling at idle speed, approximately 5 to 6 knots.  From my investigation Operator1 was negligent in operation of his vessel.  He was distracted or inattentive and was not keeping a proper lookout while underway.  Being in an enclosed helm with possible loud diesel engines, even at idle, and not paying attention to the surroundings is what caused Operator1 to collide with the sailboat.  Operator2 was in a small sailboat in light winds.  Operator2 has minimal experience with the sailboat.  He had little ability to maneuver to avoid a collision.    

All events took place in Anne Arundel County, Maryland..


BARDID: MD-2015-0074
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:23:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: DEEP CREEK LAKE
NearestCityorTown: MCHENRY
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 07/04/2015, I was notified by DNR Communications about a vessel that was taking on water on Deep Creek Lake near Bill's Marine Center near U.S. route 219. We located a white and green Four Winns vessel, MD 1211 BT, very low in the water. All people on board had gotten onto other vessels by this time. Once everyone was accounted for, Corp. towed the vessel to Bill's Marine gas dock and secured the vessel to the dock. 
 
  I met owner and operator of the vessel. Operator said they were returning by boat from the fireworks show at McHenry Cove of the lake earlier that evening. They were travelling about 5 to 10 miles per hour, when suddenly a wake from other vessels broke over the bow, followed by several other waves. The vessel quickly filled with water, so Operator and his 7 passengers abandoned ship for the safety of some passing vessels, which had stopped to render assistance. No one was injured in this incident.See attached vessel accident report. 
  This case is closed. All events happened in Garrett County, MD..
 


BARDID: MD-2015-0075
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:51:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: DEEP CREEK LAKE
NearestCityorTown: SWANTON
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 5, 2015 I, Cpl, received a call to respond to Garrett County Memorial Hospital in reference to a subject be treated for injuries from a tubing accident.  I met with the injured subject and her parents in  the emergency room waiting area.  Father advised that he and Victim were riding on a tube on Deep Creek Lake south of the Glendale Bridge.  Father advised the water was very rough which caused Victim to fly up off the tube and when she landed her ankle struck the tube causing her ankle to twist.  Victim complained of pain in her left ankle and noticed a slight deformity.  Victim was transported to the hospital by her parents by POV.  She was treated for a sprained ankle and released.   
 
     On July 6, 2015 I made contact with the operator of the vessel, who advised he was operating the vessel when the injury to Victim occurred and corroborated  the facts Father advised. I request this case closed.
 


BARDID: MD-2015-0076
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:26:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 455 LORE RD. SOLOMONS, MD
NearestCityorTown: SOLOMONS ISLAND
County: CA - Calvert
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Failure to vent
AccidentCause2: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday, July 4, 2015, at approximately 18:26 hours, I was dispatched to the gas dock at the Spring Cove Marina in Back Creek in the Solomons area of the Patuxent River in regards to an explosion/fire that occurred on a refueling vessel at that location.
  I arrived at the marina at approximately 1905 hours.   Upon arriving, I met with Captain of the Calvert County Sheriff's Office, and Investigator of the State Fire Marshall's Office.   Captain advised that all of the victims had been transported from the scene prior to my arrival.   The vessel involved, a 38 foot long, Carver, cabin cruiser, had been towed a short distance from the gas dock by a good Samaritan and secured to a mooring buoy.   I accompanied Investigator over to the vessel's location in order to assist her with the investigation.  After boarding the vessel, she determined that it was no longer a fire hazard.  
   Investigator advised that the Fire Marshall's Office would be the lead agency, with assistance from the Maryland Natural Resources Police Special Operation Division. 

 


BARDID: MD-2015-0077
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:42:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MAGOTHY RIVER - DOBBINS ISLAND
NearestCityorTown: PASADENA
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 5, 2015 at approximately 1445 hrs I responded to a call for person in distress in the water at Dobbins Island - Magothy River.  When I arrived on scene I spoke with boaters in the area and they told me a woman injured her ankle while on a PWC and another vessel was transporting her to a pier located at Mallard Dr. in Pasadena. 

When I arrived at Mallard Dr. Anne Arundel County Fire Department Ambulance was on scene with the injured occupant.  I spoke with her fiancé and operator of the PWC at the time of the accident, and he told me that he and Victim were on the PWC in shallow water at the beach on Dobbins Island.  The PWC was not moving and the motor was shutoff.  Victim hopped off the PWC to disembark and when her feet hit the sandy bottom she injured her right ankle.  The PWC owner was at Dobbins Island when the accident occurred.  He transported Victim on his vessel to shore to meet the Ambulance.

Victim was transported to Baltimore Washington Medical Center for treatment.

All events occurred in Anne Arundel County, Maryland..
 


BARDID: MD-2015-0078
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MOUTH OF HERRING CREEK
NearestCityorTown: OCEAN CITY
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/6/15 at approximately 3:00 p.m., I responded to Hoopers Crab House in reference to a reported PWC rental accident with injury.  I met with the parties involved who were operating the following jet skis:

I interviewed all parties involved.  Operator of vessel #1stated that he was operating his PWC in the designated Herring Creek riding area when he observed that he was approaching the red float lined boundary.  In order to stay in the riding area he executed an abrupt right turn striking vessel #2 in the process.

Upon speaking with the operator of vessel #2 he stated that he was traveling on a parallel course along side vessel #1, when his vessel was struck on the port side by vessel #1.  The passenger on vessel #2 stated that he observed vessel #1 make an abrupt turn and was on a collision course with their vessel.  To avoid injury he jumped off the back of the ski and ultimately was injured in the process.

I also interviewed the PWC guides and all stated that they did not observe the accident.

V2 occupant was transported by Ocean City EMS to PRMC for injuries and admitted.  He sustained a fractured left fibula and left elbow.  No other injuries were reported.

I examined both vessels and found the following; Vessel #1 had cracked fiberglass on the bottom of the hull and Vessel #2 had cracked fiberglass on the port side gunwale.  I found that the damage observed was consistent with the reported events. 

I issued the operator of vessel #1 a written warning for PWC speed/distance violations and navigation rule failure to keep proper lookout to avoid an accident.  

I request this case closed.  All events occurred in Worcester County, Maryland...
 


BARDID: MD-2015-0079
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:52:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MOUTH OF HERRING CREEK
NearestCityorTown: OCEAN CITY
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/25/15 at approximately 1:00 p.m. I responded to Hoopers Crab House in reference to a reported PWC rental accident with injury.

I interviewed all parties involved.Operator of vessel #1,Operator1 stated he was operating his PWC South bound in Isle of Wight Bay behind vessel #2 who was following the guide back to Hoopers.He was going approx .10 mph when vessel 2 abruptly slowed .He stated that he could not stop in time and struck vessel 2.

Upon speaking with the operator of vessel#2,Operator2 he stated he abruptly slowed his vessel when he observed a pleasure boat approaching from the right and his pwc was struck from the rear.The passenger on vessel#2 states she was struck by vessel#1.

I also interviewed the PWC guides and all stated they did not observe the accident.

V2 occupant was transported to AGH and was treated and released for contusions to her right leg,hand and forearm.No other injuries were reported.

There was no damage to either vessel according to the owner.

I issued the operator of vessel#1 Operator1 a written warning for PWC speed/distance violation.

I request this case be closed.All events occurred in Worcester County,Maryland.
 


BARDID: MD-2015-0081
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: DEEP CREEK LAKE
NearestCityorTown: OAKLAND
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 07/27/2015, I was contacted by the DNR Communication center to respond to Garrett County Memorial Hospital for a waterskiing injury that occurred on Deep Creek Lake. I arrived and spoke with the victim and her parents. Victim was waterskiing behind a boat. When she went across the vessel's wake, she fell into the water. The ski came up and struck Victim on the forehead, causing a laceration. Her parents transported her to Garrett Memorial hospital at Oakland, MD, where she was treated and released. This case is closed. All events occurred in Garrett County, MD..
 


BARDID: MD-2015-0082
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:24:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ASSAWOMAN BAY
NearestCityorTown: OCEAN CITY
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/29/15 at approximately 2:30 PM I responded to 181 Pine Tree Rd. Ocean City in reference to a tubing accident with injury. The parties involved were on the following vessel: 

The parties involved were interviewed. Operator of vessel stated he was North bound in Assawoman Bay pulling a float tube that was occupied by two people. Due to choppy waves the tube became unstable and Victim fell into the water, landing on her back. When she was recovered from the water her back was causing her intense pain. She was taken to the dock and an ambulance was called. 
All parties involved concurred with this version of events. 

Welch was taken to AGH by Ocean City EMS and was treated and released for a pulled muscle in her lower back.No other injuries were reported. 

There was no property damaged. 

There were no charges against the operator. 

I request this case be closed.All events occurred in Worcester County,Maryland.
 


BARDID: MD-2015-0083
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:59:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ECHO HILL SUMMER CAMP
NearestCityorTown: WORTON
County: KE - Kent
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/29/2015 at approximately 5:30PM, I was dispatched to Chestertown Hospital for an individual that was involved in an skiing accident at Echo Hill Campground.  The injured individual was identified.  She stated she was waterskiing when she hit a wake and fell.  When she fell the ski's popped off but the Left ski flew back and hit her in the back.  The operator of the vessel stated that he saw her fall and turned the vessel around.  He put on a lifejacket and jumped in the water to provide spinal support due to it being a back injury.  She was immobilized on a backboard and was taken to the hospital by Betterton VFD.  Per the Doctor at the hospital the injury is just a bruising on the back.  She was released in to camp personnel care.

All Events Occured in Kent County, Maryland..


BARDID: MD-2015-0084
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:04:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: DEEP CREEK LAKE
NearestCityorTown: MCHENRY
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 31, 2015, at 1700 hours, I, Corporal, was notified by Maryland State Police in reference to a property damage boat accident at Deep Creek Marina in McHenry, Maryland.  I arrived at 1710 hours, and made contact with the manager at Deep Creek Marina.  Manager stated that on that date, his company had rented a 2015 Axis 22 foot ski boat bearing Maryland registration MD 3406 LB, to a party that had returned it with damage.  Manager identified Operator as the operator of the vessel upon its return, and advised that the vessel had already been removed from the water to the company's showroom across from their rental location.  
 
    I made contact with Operator who stated that he had operated the vessel to the Deep Creek Marina fuel dock located south of the rental dock in McHenry Cove on Deep Creek Lake.  Operator stated that he pulled up to the pier, and an attendant from the fuel dock assisted in securing the vessel during fueling.  Operator stated that the attendant fueled their vessel, and assisted in his departure from the dock.  Operator operated the vessel back to the rental dock in McHenry Cove, at which time a marina employee noticed a red line hanging in the water from the vessels starboard stern cleat.  The employee noticed that the line had been cut, and suspected that it may have been cut by the vessels propeller.  Marina staff removed the vessel from the water, and found the rest of the line wrapped around the propeller shaft of the vessel.  In between the cleat and the propeller shaft was a surf gate, a panel mounted to a hydraulic ram which extends from the side of the vessel to magnify the vessels wake while towing a skier.  The surf gate had a lateral break all of the way across the panel, consistent with where the line would have been tightened between the cleat and the propeller shaft.  It was determined that the damage had occurred somewhere between the fuel pier and the rental dock.
 
    When questioned, Operator stated that the fuel dock employee stated that he was a new employee, and may not have secured the line in the vessel prior to his departure.  I informed Operator that he was still responsible to secure any lines or gear in his vessel as he was the operator at the time.
 
    I found the vessel on a trailer at the MArina show room, and took photos of the damage.  I obtained the pertinant vessel information and again made contact with operator at the rental location.  Operator was issued one warning for Negligent operation of a vessel.
 
    Both parties were given information to obtain a report, and I cleared the scene at aproximately 1800 hours.
 
    All these events occurred in Garrett County Maryland...
 


BARDID: MD-2015-0085
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:18:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Deep Creek Lake
NearestCityorTown: McHenry
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 29, 2015, Officer was dispatched to a reported boat accident with personal injury on Deep Creek Lake in the area of 2834 Stockslager Road.  While responding, Officer was informed that the victim had already been transported by EMS to Garrett Memorial Hospital.  At 1600 hours, I, Corporal was dispatched to respond to Garrett Memorial Hospital to meet with the victim.
 
      At 1620 hours, I arrived at the hospital and made contact with the victim, Victim, and her husband.  I first questioned husband as Victim was still being tended to by hospital personnel.  Husband stated that while Victim and another subject, were being towed on a tube in the area of Stump Point on Deep Creek Lake, Tuber2 fell off of the tube while their boat was pulling them.  Husband was on a nearby personal watercraft, and witnessed at the vessel towing the tube, turned to apparently pick up Tuber2 from the water.  Husband stated that he saw the boat make a tight circle, and drive directly over top of the tube and Victim.  Husband stated that he did not believe the vessel to be traveling more than idle speed.  Husband stated that he then ran over to Victim and pulled her from the water noticing two large lacerations to her leg, and heavy bleeding.  Husband put Victim onto his vessel and immediately brought her to their dock.  Husband and other family members on shore, placed Victim onto a stand up paddle board as a gurney, and put her into the back of a truck and drove to meet an ambulance after contacting Garrett County 911.  
 
      I then spoke with Victim, who provided an identical account of the events.  Victim stated that after Tuber2 had fallen from the tube, she thought that the boat was turning around to pick her up.  She turned to look at where Tuber2 was in the water, and suddenly noticed as the boat was about to strike her.  Victim stated that she remembered people yelling on the boat to "look out", as she jumped from the tube.  Victim remembered going under the boat, stating that she hit something, and her leg was "on fire".  When asked, Victim could not advise on the speed of the vessel, only that the events occurred very quickly.
 
      While leaving the hospital, I made contact with the vessels owner who stated that he had just recently shown his wife how to operate the vessel.  He stated that the vessel was hard to turn when at idle, and that Operator most likely was unable to turn away from striking the tube as she circled to pick up Tuber2.  
 
      I left the hospital, and made contact with Operator.  Operator provided an identical account of the events, adding that when she realized that she was going to strike the tube and Victim, she yelled for her to "dive down".  Operator stated that she had difficulty steering out of the tight turn as the boat circled, and that she panicked.  Operator stated that she quickly put the boat into neutral after striking Victim, and that the tube had then been destroyed as it became entangled in her vessels propeller.  When asked, Operator stated that there were several other boats in the area towing skiers, and that there was some wake as a result.  I asked Operator how far she was required to be from vessels and objects while towing a skier, and she guessed 20 feet.  When questioned, Operator stated that she had never completed a formal boater safety course, and that she had less than 10 hours of experience operating a vessel.
 
      I obtained information in regards to occupants, and vessel specifics, and issued Operator one citation  for Negligent Operation.  I explained that the culmination of factors including her inexperience, difficulty maneuvering the vessel, especially while towing skiers which usually involves a lot of maneuvering as persons fall into the water, and lack of boating safety education and knowledge led to my determination.  Operator signed her citation and was issued her appropriate paperwork.
 
      Operator was found to be very polite and cooperative


BARDID: MD-2015-0086
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:43:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 120 52ND STREET - OCEAN CITY
NearestCityorTown: OCEAN CITY
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with commercial vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 31,2015 at approximately 1051 hrs., writer was dispatched to Action Watersports 55th Street in Ocean City in reference to a boating accident involving two PWCs  from a rental company. Upon arrival it was determined that one of the operator (the actual guide) had been taken to a local immediate care facility for treatment by the guides mother.

Writer did meet with the operator of the other PWC involved. The operator stated that he had been following the PWC in front of him and "I was obviously going too fast, and I was too close." Operator1 said that when they got to the area they were going to ride, the PWC in front of him stopped and turned to the left. "Since I was going a lot faster than I should have, I hit the ski and knocked the guide off." As result of the impact, the PWC guide injured his right leg, and the rub rail of the PWC he was on was damaged and the hull was cracked. Operator1 took full responsibility for the accident and in his statement to me admitted that he was going greater than 6 knots within 100' of the PWC in front of him.

After being treated, writer was able to speak with the guide who related the same story Operator1 had told. The injury  was diagnosed as a deep bruise.

As a result of the investigation and the statements given to me by both parties, operator1 was charged with violation NR 8-704 08.18.02.05L Operate PWC greater than 6 knots within 100" of a vessel..
 


BARDID: MD-2015-0087
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Deep Creek
NearestCityorTown: Swanton
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 08-01-15 on Deep Creek Lake, subject was riding south on a PWC when it hit a wave and he ended up in the water. A second PWC operated by his brother Operator1 who was following the first PWC to closely. Operator1's craft hit Operator2 in the head with the bow of his vessel. The subjects took Operator2 to Bill's rental docks where an ambulance had been summoned. Northern Garrett Rescue Squad took Operator2 to Garrett Memorial Hospital where he was treated and released for a head laceration. 
 
      In my investigation I found that Operator1 was operating his PWC to close to the first PWC. I issued one citation for Negligent operation and several warnings. I request that this investigation be closed.
 


BARDID: MD-2015-0088
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 05:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Waterman Wharf
NearestCityorTown: Chester
County: QA - Queen Anne
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/3/2015 around 11:00AM, I was asked to call a subject in regards to his vessel being damaged.  I responded to Waterman's Wharf in Chester, MD where his vessel is docked. I observed damaged to the bow of the vessel and the stern.  It appears that the vessel was struck at the bow hard enough to push the vessel into a piling at the rear.  This caused damage to the stern of the vessel as well.  I spoke to subject regarding when the damage may have occurred.  He stated he used the vessel on 8/1/2015 until 11AM.  He came back Monday, 8/3/2015 around 5AM and noticed the damage.  I also spoke to a subject who has done work on the vessel.  He stated that he was working on the vessel on 8/1/2015 until 3PM.  I walked around the wharf and looked at some of the vessels in the area and talked to some of the waterman.  I left my card with some of the waterman in case someone sees or hears something.
 


BARDID: MD-2015-0089
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sassafras River
NearestCityorTown: Fredericktown
County: KE - Kent
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/1/2015, I OFC was on routine boat patrol on the Sassafras River with OFC. We had stopped a vessel for speeding in the speed zone down river from Skipjack Cove Yacht Haven when we noticed another vessel traveling towards us also in violation of speed zone. Officer1 stayed with the first vessel as Cadet and I stopped the second vessel, a 27 foot Chaparral. As we approached their vessel, at approximately 2:49 hours, her husband held up his hand which was in a comfort position and yelled that he had cut his finger off and needed help. I advised them to travel to Skipjack Cove's fuel dock which was the closest marina and I would summon EMS. As Cadet operated the patrol vessel, I contacted Cecil County 911 via cell phone and started EMS to that location. Cadet dropped me off at the marina with the victims and I instructed him to then pick up Officer1. 
 
At that point I was able to provide paper towels to Victim and advised him to provide direct pressure on the wound. He stated he had a heart condition and was on blood thinners. Being conscious and alert, I escorted Victim off the dock to marina parking lot to await EMS. I also provided a chair to Victim due to concerns from blood loss. The Cecilton Fire Company Assistant Chief was then on scene is his personal vehicle and began medical attention until the arrival of the ambulance and paramedics. During the wait, the Victim were able to describe incident. Victim stated he was skiing near the number 10 red marker down river and he had held on too long as he attempted to come up out of the water. He stated that when he should have let go, he held on and his ring finger tip was pulled off by the handle of the ski rope. When he looked into the water he noticed the tip of his finger just below the finger nail was partially amputated at what appeared to be about 90 percent. He immediately got into the boat and they started up river to summon help. Wife advised they left their cell phones in the room they are staying in due to being on vacation. She stated that no one else was on board their vessel at the time of the incident and traffic was light to non existent. Victim was also wearing a PFD. Once EMS arrived on scene, he was placed into the ambulance for evaluation and then transported to Christiana Hospital in Newark, DE which is a trauma center. EMS personnel on scene advised me they believed he would lose his finger. While with the victim, Officer1 conducted an inspection of the vessel. All required safety equipment was on the vessel. Skipjack Harbor marina placed the vessel in a transient slip with the consent of the owners. On 8/2/2015, I met with the Victim and they had possession of their vessel preparing to return home. Victim' fingertip had been reattached by stitching and he was seeking further treatment at a hand center. Wife was issued a citation for operating a vessel while towing a skier without an observer. All events occurred in Kent and Cecil Counties, MD.
 


BARDID: MD-2015-0091
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:43:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Isle of Wright
NearestCityorTown: Ocean City
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 2, 2015 at approximately 7:30PM, I (Cpl.) was dispatched to Odysea Watersports for a report of a property damage collision. Upon arrival I met with an agent of Odysea watersports who advised me that 2 of their rental personal watercraft (PWC) had collided during a rental ride. The agent advised that there was approximately $9,400.00 worth of damage done to the PWC's as a result of the collision. 
 
      I observed and photographed the damage to both PWC. The first PWC was a Kawasaki PWC with a Maryland registration of 3338 LB. The second PWC was also a Kawasaki PWC with a Maryland registration of 3129 LB. Vessel #1 had extensive fiberglass damage to the starboard (right) side of the vessel. The damage continued through the center of the vessel and all the way through to the port side. Vessel #2 had visible fiberglass damage to the bow (front) of the vessel. Based on my training knowledge and experience investigating vessel collisions I was able to determine that the vessels had impacted at a high rate of speed based on the severity of the damage observed. 
 
      I spoke with Operator1 who advised that he was traveling South in the Isle of Wight Bay when he performed a turn to his starboard side in order to turn his vessel completely around. He advised that he heard a subject yell at him as he was making the turn. He slowed down and observed vessel #2 coming towards him. Vessel #2 then struck him on the starboard side at a high rate of speed. 
 
      I spoke with Operator2 who advised that he was behind Vessel #1 when he observed the vessel make a sharp turn to the starboard side almost completely turning around. He advised that he yelled to Operator1 but was still continuing towards him at a high rate of speed. Operator2 advised that he let off of the throttle and attempted to steer away from Operator1. Operator2 was unable to steer away due to his letting off of the throttle. 
 
      Through my investigation I found that both operators were at fault in the collision. Operator1 attempted an aggressive turn to his starboard side. Operator1 should have maintained a proper lookout in the area he wished to maneuver to since he would be the give way vessel. Operator1 failed to look ahead of where he was turning resulting in him turning into the path of another PWC. Operator2 also contributed to the collision by traveling at such a right rate of speed so close to another PWC. Had Operator2 maintained the 100 foot distance required when traveling over 6 knots the collision could have been avoided. Operator2 also failed to maneuver to avoid the collision by letting go of the throttle which disables the steering on a PWC. 
 
      Both operators were issued citations for violating the "rules of the road". All of the above events occurred in Worcester County, Maryland.
 


BARDID: MD-2015-0092
State: MD
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-08-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Deep Creek
NearestCityorTown: Swanton
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 8-3-15 I received a report of a boat that had sunk on 8-1-15. I called the complainant. Operator advised that he had been fishing on Deep Cr. Lake with his girlfriend when his boat took on water and sank. I asked why they had not called the day of the incident and he advised that they had tried.  

 Operator had bought the boat in Michigan last weekend. It is a 18’ Sunkist. It had a 454 Chevy big block motor with the exhaust pipes over the stern. This was his first trip out with the boat. Operator had paid $8000.00 for the boat and he did not have any insurance on it.  

 Operator advised that he was in the middle of the lake out from the State Park Docks across from Bill’s Gas Docks. They had left the Silver Tree Docks and stopped to fish. They then cruised further north to the location the boat sank. He advised that they were fishing when he noticed water in the back of the boat. He went to start the vessel and that is when it sank. Operator, when asked, advised that he had not been drinking. 

 I spoke with the passenger on the vessel. She advised that they had launched the boat from the State Park Ramp. Operator had taken the boat to their hotel dock while she drove their vehicle back to the hotel. She advised that the boat had been docked and was floating when they went to the docks. They went to the center of the lake and started to fish. She advised that she thought the boat was low in the stern and when she looked back there was water in the bottom of the boat. She said about that time the water poured over the stern and the bow went up in the air and sank quickly.  

 I asked passenger if they had been drinking at the time of the accident. She advised that they were not. She said she wanted to take some beverages with them but Operator was in a rush to use his new boat.  

 The couple was picked up by a larger boat and neither remember the names or got a number for the people who helped them. They had used a type 4 PFD to stay afloat due to the other safety equipment sinking with the boat. I spoke to the employees at Bill's Gas Docks and no one there heard or saw anything.  

 Officer in Washington County is going to interview Operator and that report will be attached in a supplement. Cpl. will use the sonar and attempt to locate the vessel.
 


BARDID: MD-2015-0093
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:09:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Nabbs Creek
NearestCityorTown: Baltimore
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Throttle
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 1, 2015 at approximately 2:30PM I arrived at Chestnut Cove Marina on Nabbs Creek in response to a boat accident at the same location. Upon my arrival I witnessed paramedics taking subject to an ambulance and taken to the Shock Trauma at the University of Maryland medical center in Baltimore.

 While at the marina I interviewed Victim's husband regarding the accident. He stated that while pulling their boat into its slip he put the throttle in reverse. When the throttle was put in reverse the boat went forward towards the pier. Victim, while situated near the bow of the boat attempted to push the vessel away from the pier in order to avoid a collision. She was unsuccessful and the boat collided with the pier support.  Victim was struck by the pier support, suffering interior injuries to her pelvis and a cut her hand. Husband was uninjured.  Husband stated that the boat's engine was repaired last year and may be related to the throttle malfunction.  Husband said that he and his wife were returning from lunch when the accident occurred. He stated that he and wife had one beer each with lunch. Husband did not appear to be impaired. I smelled no odor of alcoholic beverage coming from Husband and would not have been aware that he had consumed a beer if he had not told me so. An inspection of the interior of the boat found no CDS or alcoholic beverages. The port side of the boat's bow was damaged by the pier. A wooden beam on the bottom of the pier was damaged in the collision. 

 I took a witness statement from who was on his sail boat situated a few slips up from the slip when the collision occurred. They travelled past Witness while pulling into the marina and they had a brief conversation. Witness stated that he saw the boat turn to pull into the slip. He noted that the boat seemed to be moving forward too quickly. Witness did not see the collision but was alerted when he heard screaming and Husband's call for help. Witness then went to the slip and assisted Husband in pushing the boat away from the pier in order to free Victim. Witness noted that Victim drifted in and out of consciousness while awaiting the paramedics. 

 Photographs were taken of the boat interior and exterior. 

 Later that afternoon I contacted the Shock Trauma Center and was advised that Victim was in critical condition and received life threatening injuries from the accident. 

 Report pends update on the injury status of Victim.

 All events occurred in Anne Arundel County.
On August 20, 2015, CWO from the Auxiliary and Boating Safety office along with other inspectors from the United States Coast Guard (USCG), insurance representatives, Natural Resources Police and Volvo met to inspect the vessel involved in the fatal boat accident. A copy of report along with photographs can be found in the attachment section of this RMS report. It was found that the "throttle cable had rusted and detached from the compression fitting that would normally be attached allowing for the throttle to engage forward, neutral and reverse". The USCG has sent the throttle cable away for testing to see if the corrosion is normal for the conditions used and age of the vessel. A final report will be written once those test results are received.  The victim died from her injuries on August 7, 2015.
 


BARDID: MD-2015-0104
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MAGOTHY RIVER - DOBBIN ISLAND
NearestCityorTown: PASADENA
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 15 August 2015 at approximately 7PM, I, Officer First Class of the Maryland Natural Resources Police, was at Baltimore Washington Medical Center investigating a personal injury boating accident when I was informed by one of the emergency room nurses of a walk in from a boating accident. I was directed to the emergency waiting room, where I observed victim with a large gash on his head. He was conscious, and had been consuming alcohol; but was driven to the hospital by a sober friend.

Victim stated that he and five other friends were out on a pontoon boat in the area of Cypress Creek, Magothy River. He continued that they had been drinking and hanging out at Dobbins Island since noon, and were returning to Cypress Creek around 6PM. As they were entering the creek, Victim stated he had been standing near the bow of the pontoon boat, and he fell forward when Operator came down from plane to enter the six knot zone. Victim stated that he fell forward and hit his head on the actual pontoon. Victim was admitted to the hospital and received staples to close the gash on his head.

I attempted to contact Operator at the residence listed on his driver’s license; I was informed by a renter who lived there that Operator had moved to Baltimore City a few months before, and did not leave a forwarding address. The renter had seen Operator at the house earlier; stating that he leaves his pontoon boat tied up on the dock, but did not see anyone with an injury. A check of the vessel showed a small spot, about the size of a quarter, of fresh blood on the carpet on the starboard bow area. 

I have been unable to make contact with Operator for an interview at this time, but will continue to attempt to make contact..


ALL EVENTS OCCURRED IN ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MARYLAND. ALL OBSERVATOINS ARE BASED ON MY TRAINING, KNOWLEDGE, AND EXPERIENCE.
 


BARDID: MD-2015-0105
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: POTOMAC RIVER - COBB ISLAND
NearestCityorTown: NEWBURG
County: CH - Charles
WaterConditions: Calm
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 15, 2015 at approximately 10:00pm to 10:30pm, Operator was returning home on his vessel, bearing Maryland registration MD 1604 AX, from dinner from Shymansky's restaurant located in Cobb Island, Charles County, MD.  At that time Operator struck a lit green navigation marker (number 1) while entering Cuckold Creek off of the Potomac river where he resides.  Operator indicated that the steering to his vessel failed and he could not maneuver his vessel to avoid colliding into the marker.  There were three other people aboard the vessel at the time of collision.  No one was injured from the collision and the vessel was able to make it back to where Operator resides. 

None of the people on board reported the accident to the Department of Natural Resources Police until I, Officer started investigating the situation from the calls that came in regarding the submerged marker.  The investigation took place on August 16, 2015 at approximately 3:30pm.  I noticed the leaning marker and was told by a recreational crabber, crabbing in Cockold Creek, that a boat with front end damage resides in the creek where the accident took place.  I located the vessel and approached Operator where he informed me of what had happened the night before.
   I contacted the United States Coast Guard, leaving my name and number with the call taker. They did not return my call, therefore Operator was charged with failing to report an accident (NR 8-724(b)), failure to keep proper lookout (NR 8-704 08.18.01.04), and negligent operation (NR 8-704 08.18.01.05).  The navigation marker was repaired and put back into the upright position by the United States Coast Guard.  There is nothing further to report.  This case is closed.  All actions took place in Charles County, MD..
 


BARDID: MD-2015-0106
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:42:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CAMP TOCKWOGH/STILL POND
NearestCityorTown: BETTERTON
County: KE - Kent
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: person struck by vsl equip
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 14, 2015 at approximately 2:45 p.m., Ofc of the Maryland Natural Resources Police received information from the Communication Center regarding a boating accident that occurred at Camp Tockwogh in Kent County.  Ofc was also informed that the victim had already been transported to the Chester River Hospital via the camp van.  

Ofc arrived at Chester River Hospital at approximately 3:00 p.m. and spoke with the victim.  Victim informed Ofc that as the sailboat was steering around a buoy, she was looking at the buoy and not paying attending to what the camp counselors (vessel operators) were saying, nor to the sailboat boom.  The sailboat boom struck Victim on the left side of the head, behind the left ear.  Victim informed Ofc that there was no bump, lump or dizziness and that the sailboat boom did not strike her very hard.

The nurse at Chester River Hospital advised Ofc that Victim was brought to the hospital for examination and observation due to the nature of the accident (possible head injury).

Ofc arrived at Camp Tockwogh at approximately 3:45 p.m. and met with (Waterfront Supervisor).  He provided all of the information related to the individuals (operators and passengers) on board the vessel at the time of the accident, vessel information, safety equipment, and insurance information.

See Watercraft Accident Report for additional information.
   
All events occurred in Kent County, Maryland...



 


BARDID: MD-2015-0107
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Northeast River
NearestCityorTown: Northeast
County: CE - Cecil
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 15, 2015 at approximately 2045 hours I responded to the Northeast River located in Cecil County, Maryland in reference to a call for service for a search and rescue involving a male who had fallen from a vessel at approximately 2035 hours. Shortly after arriving in the area I was able to reach one of the members on the vessel via cell phone. Prior to making contact with Operator he was on the phone with Cecil County Emergency Communications; he would not give them his exact location. Operator stated that they had left the area where the male had fallen from the vessel and went to Bay Boat Works Marina. I arrived at Bay Boat Works Marina at approximately 2115 hours. 

 Upon arriving at Bay Boat Works Marina, I asked a group of males standing on the pier who was on the vessel in question. A man identified operator stepped forward and stated “I was the operator of the vessel and this is the owner.” While stating that he pointed toward a man. I then asked “So, you were the one operating?” Operator stated “Yeah.” At that time, I observed that both Operator and Owner’s eyes were bloodshot, glassy, and dilated. I also smelled an extremely strong odor of an alcoholic beverage emanating from both of them.  I then asked Operator and Owner where they last saw the missing member of their vessel and the sequence of events that occurred from the time that they last saw him. 

 Operator stated that they had been on a trip from New Jersey to their present location when they began having engine trouble with one of their engines. Operator stated his role for the trip was to “run” [operate] the vessel, Victim was the engineer/mechanic, and Owner was riding on board as the owner. Operator stated that they lost one engine prior to entering the C&D Canal in Delaware, but decided to continue on one engine to their port for the night at Bay Boat Works Marina. Operator stated that he last saw Victim at “Red Point,” at the “number two red marker.” 

Owner then interjected stating that he believed that it was approximately one half mile south of Bay Boat Works Marina that he last saw Victim. Owner then continued “That’s when he went down below [to the main deck] to go pee off the side and check the temperatures. I went down about five minutes after him to get ready to go into the Marina and realized something was wrong.” 

Operator then added that is when they turned around and attempted to locate Victim. 

 Owner stated that he placed the emergency “9-1-1” call in about five minutes after they realized that Victim was missing. Later he stated that it was immediately after they realized he was missing, but approximately five minutes after they last saw him. 

 When I restated the sequence of events that I had just received from Operator and Owner, Operator changed his story so that he would not admit to driving the vessel. Instead he stated that he was “doing something with navigation.” However, Owner maintained that he was the person who went to the main deck and realized that Victim was no longer on the vessel, while Operator remained on the flying bridge. At that time, Operator and Owner started to become disgruntled about the fact that Sgt. and I were asking them questions rather than searching for Victim. 

 I then asked Operator and Owner if they had a Global Positioning System (GPS) on the vessel that had tracked their route. They both stated that they did. Operator then escorted me onto the vessel and to the flying bridge, the helm that they were operating from, to view their tracks. Upon boarding the vessel I noticed empty red solo cups, along with empty and full alcoholic beverage [beer] cans [Natural Light and Yuengling] scattered around the deck. I also noticed a case of Natural Light and various alcoholic beverage [liquor] bottles throughout the cabin through the open sliding glass door. As I went to ascend the ladder to the flying bridge, Operator explained to me that I needed to be careful because the ladder was lo


BARDID: MD-2015-0108
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:04:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SEVERN RIVER - LITTLE ROUND BA
NearestCityorTown: CROWNSVILLE
County: AA - Anne Arundel
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 15 August 2015 at approximately 545PM, I, Officer First Class of the Maryland Natural Resources Police, was contacted by Maryland Department of Natural Resources Communications for reports of a personal injury boating accident. The call came from Anne Arundel County Fire, and stated that all victims were accounted for, on shore, and one 14 year old female was being transported to Baltimore Washington Medical Center with a potential broken forearm.

I met with mother of the injured at Baltimore Washington Medical Center. Mother stated that she and her daughter were riding as passengers in their 20’ Regal (MD 1155CF), operated by her husband and vessel owner, traveling north on the Severn River in the area of Round Bay. A larger vessel, bearing the name “Junkeroo” was headed south on the river in the same area and produced a large wake, which Operator attempted to navigate. When Operator attempted to navigate the wake, his daughter lost her footing and fell forward striking the deck. They continued up the river to their house where they met with Anne Arundel County Fire/Rescue, who provided transport to Baltimore Washington Medical Center (Ambulance run 2015-49700)..


ALL EVENTS OCCURRED IN ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MARYLAND. ALL OBSERVATIONS ARE BASED ON MY TRAINING, KNOWLEDGE, AND EXPERIENCE.
 


BARDID: MD-2015-0109
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:29:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Deep Creek
NearestCityorTown: Oakland
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 22, 2015, I Sgt. received a call from DNR dispatcher of a boat accident. I responded to Deep Creek Marina in the area of Arrowhead. Upon my arrival I made contact with an employee of the marina who directed me to the operator of a rented Yamaha wave runner. Operator advised he was returning to the dock at about 4 miles per hour and as he approached the dock the watercraft drifted into the dock causing the craft to go under the pier causing the damage to the craft. I then spoke to the dock hand that was there to assist in the return of the craft. Assistant advised that Operator was returning to the dock at approximately 8 miles per hour and was unable to steer the craft and hit the dock.
 
 Through my investigation I determined the boating experience of Operator to be a contributing factor in the accident. The damage to the craft indicates a speed of at least 8 miles per hour. The estimated damage to the craft is $2500 to $3000.
 Warning issued for negligent operation.
 


BARDID: MD-2015-0110
State: MD
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-08-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:59:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SINEPUXENT BAY
NearestCityorTown: BERLIN
County: WO - Worcester
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On Tuesday, August 18, 2015 at approximately 1000 hrs., I was on patrol in MNRP Vessel 845 on the Sinepuxent Bay approximately 1/2 mile north of the Verrazano Bridge which is the bridge that crosses the Sinepuxent Bay from the mainland to Assateague Island. At that time I observed a group of rental PWCs stopped as the guides gave final instructions prior to releasing them to ride the area. The instructions lasted about 5 minutes. When the guides released the PWCs, I stopped my boat toward the eastern side of the bay close enough that I could respond should I observe a violation.  Within a minute or so I observed 3 PWCs southbound at a high speed. The front two, one behind another. From my angle I was unable to determine if one was behind the other or one off to the side. The rear PWC was closing in on the front one. The third one was further back and was moving faster toward the front two. I could tell that this PWC was operated by a PWC guide because he was wearing the required orange vest. The front two looked like they were closer than the required 100' distance. It looked as though the guide was attempting to catch up with them to separate them. Before he could do this, the second PWC had caught up with the front PWC and suddenly turned to the right and the PWCs collided. This happened about 100 yards from me. 

Immediately I proceeded to the scene. The guide was on scene seconds after the collision. As I arrived, the guide made contact with an adult male who was in the water. I asked if he was conscious. The guide replied no, but he was breathing. I radioed DNR advised them of the accident, that one subject was unconscious, and it's location. I also requested DNR have EMS respond to the Assateague boat ramp. After determining that the only other injury was to a young female who had been on this gentlemen's PWC. Her injury at that point was a cut to her elbow. I advised a second guide on the PWC to stay with her until I returned. I went back to the unconscious subject. The guide and I were able to pull the subject on board my vessel. I initially accessed the subject. He was unresponsive, did not react to painful stimuli, his respirations were 12 and labored. I advised the guide that I needed him to monitor the subject while I operated the boat, he said ok. We headed to the boat ramp. Periodically I would look back to see if the subject was still breathing which he was. At one point the guide said that he had quit breathing. I had him readjust his head and immediately started breathing again. I did however notice that the subject was starting to "posture" which is an indication of a brain injury. When we arrived at the boat ramp Park Assistant Manager who is a EMT-I took over patient care. By this time the subjects respirations were 6 per minute and shallow. EMT-I cared for the subject for about 5 minutes until Berlin EMS arrived on scene. Berlin EMS transported the subject to PRMC in Salisbury.

I then returned to the scene and contacted the other injured subject. Upon my arrival she was complaining of back pain and was unable to stand. I radioed DNR and requested another ambulance to respond. After I had loaded the young girl onto my vessel, another PWC arrived with two female subjects onboard. It turned out they were the young girls mother and sister making them the unconscious subjects wife and step daughter. I advised the mother that her husband had been transported to PRMC in Salisbury and that I wasn't sure of his condition. We then went back to the boat ramp where we were again met by EMT-I who treated the injured girl until arrival of the second ambulance. She too was transported to PRMC in Salisbury. The mother and sister rode in the ambulance with her. 

The operator of the second PWC said that he was not injured.
 
I returned to the accident and observed that the PWC that Operator1 had been operating had received extensive front damage on the port side and was partially submerged with just the bow of the


BARDID: MD-2015-0111
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Deep Creek
NearestCityorTown: Swanton
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 23 August 2015 at 1922 hours I received a call from DNR Communications of a boat accident victim at Garrett Memorial Hospital.  The individual was wakeboarding on Deep Creek Lake, Garrett County, MD.  
 
      I made contact with the victim in the Emergency Room.  Victim is 14 years of age.  He was unsure of the location or time of the incident.  He knew that it occurred on Deep Creek Lake.  Victim advised that he had been wakeboarding.  He hit a wake in an attempt to jump into the air.  Victim did go into the air.  When he landed the front of his wakeboard submerged, throwing him forward.  He did not let go of the ski rope.  The boat pulled him forward and the water against the board twisted his right foot.  Victim was found to have a sprained foot and contusion of the foot (bruising).  He was provided a soft brace and crutches.  
 
      Victim's mother had transported him to the hospital.  She advised that the operator was Victim's father.
 
      Operator stated that he felt that he was traveling between 15 - 20 mph.  Boat traffic was light to moderate.   I inspected the vessel.  It was a 2011 Sea Ray Sundeck, PA 7446 DH registration.  
 
     No violations were observed.
 


BARDID: MD-2015-0113
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Middle River
NearestCityorTown: Middle River
County: BA - Baltimore
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/30/15 at 1745 hours I responded to Bowleys Quarters Marina for a report of a boat accident.  Upon arrival I spoke to the vessel operator who advised that approximately 1730 hours while traveling westbound on the Middle River he slowed his 24' Sea Ray vessel, Registration # MD 4067 BN, as he approached the 6 knot zone.  This action caused his wife/ victim, to fall and strike the back of her head on the vessel console causing her to lose consciousness for several minutes.  Victim was transported to Bay View Medical Center by Medic 54 for further observation.

 I responded to Bay View Medical Center for a condition check.  I was advised by Dr. that the victim had probably sustained a minor concussion but that he would need to perform several additional checks.  

 All events happened in Baltimore County, State of Maryland
 


BARDID: MD-2015-0114
State: MD
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-08-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:29:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Bear Creek
NearestCityorTown: Dundalk
County: BA - Baltimore
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Fuel
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 1330 hours on Sunday August 30, 2015, I Officers were on routine boat patrol on the Patapsco River on NRP Vessel 140 when we were dispatched to a boat fire on the Bear Creek with people in the water.  We responded from the Baltimore Inner Harbor and arrived on location at approximately 1345 hours.  Upon arrival in the area we saw a burning boat fully involved with fire about 25 feet off of the north shore across the river from the Hard Yacht Café.  There was a Baltimore City Police boat located near the burning boat and a Coast Guard boat at the gas dock at Hard Yacht Café.  There did not appear to be anyone in the water in the area of the boat on fire. I confirmed with the DNR dispatcher that the Fire Department was enroute and that all of the survivors were accounted for.  The DNR dispatcher advised us that all of the survivors were at the Hard Yacht Café.  Corporal arrived on NRP Vessel 854 and proceeded to the Hard Yacht Café to get victim information.  

 Cpl. advised Off. and me, everyone from the boat had been taken to Bayview hospital by Baltimore County Fire Department Ambulances. Cpl., Off. and I then departed the scene of the fire to go to Bayview Hospital.

 Upon our arrival at Bayview Hospital, I interviewed the owner of the vessel which caught fire. Owner provided me with all of the names and contact information for all of the passengers on board his boat. Owner also gave me a general description of the injuries sustained by the passengers. Owner gave me the following account of the events that led up to and immediately after the explosion and fire:

 Everyone had lunch at Hard Yacht Café and then boarded his boat which he kept in a slip at Anchor Bay East Marina adjacent to the Hard Yacht Café. This was the first outing on the boat since he purchased the boat about two weeks ago. The boat fuel gauge indicated about ¼ tank, about 15 gallons. The boat was taken over to the fuel dock where 16 gallons of gasoline were added to the tank. Prior to starting the boat at the slip and the fuel dock, the blower was run for several minutes.  After leaving the gas dock they headed north at idle speed.  After traveling about 100 yards there was an explosion and fire from the engine compartment.  Everyone went to the bow of the boat and jumped into the water where they were picked up by another boat in the area and taken back to the fuel dock at Anchor Bay East Marina.

 Owner told me that he had just purchased the boat.  Owner provided me with details regarding the safety equipment on board.  Owner also told me that PFDs and the fire extinguisher were not used because they didn't have time. Owner provided me with his father's cell phone number since his phone was destroyed by the fire.

 I also spoke to Owner's wife who gave me a similar account of the accident. 

 On Monday August 31, 2015, at about 1045 hours, I called Father to follow up on the accident. Father told me that one person was in the burn unit at Bayview Hospital and had 2nd degree burns on both of his feet, a fractured jaw and a fractured finger. Father told me occupant2 had 2nd degree burns on the back of both of his thighs and on his right hand.

 I contacted Owner by email and asked him to contact me so I could follow up on the accident.

 At about 1215 hours, Owner called me.  I asked Owner what the value of the boat was, he told me that he purchased it for $2900.00. I asked Owner where the boat was currently located, he told me that TowBoat US towed it to Anchor Bay East Marina where it was hauled out of the water. Owner also told me that the GEICO insurance adjuster had already seen the boat and told Owner that there were substandard repairs to the fuel system that contributed to the fire.

 At about 1354 hours I spoke with subjects by phone and they corroborated the account that Owner gave. 

 All Events Occurred in Baltimore County
 


BARDID: MD-2015-0115
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Deep Creek Lake
NearestCityorTown: Swanton
County: GA - Garrett
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 08-31-15 I was dispatched to the Garrett Memorial Hospital for a boating accident. Upon arrival I met a subject who had been involved in a boating accident on Deep Cr. Lake on 8-30-15 at 19:30 hours. Subject advised he was Wake Boarding in the area of Pergin Farms headed south on Deep Creek Lake. His board caught the wake of the boat and he fell striking the water. 
 
      On 8-31-15 Subject was suffering pain in the Neck and Right shoulder from the accident. He went to the Garrett Memorial Hospital where he was treated and released. He had a bruised shoulder.  In the Investigation I found no fault of the operator. I request that this case be closed.
 


BARDID: MD-2015-0116
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Chesapeake Bay
NearestCityorTown: Stevensville
County: QA - Queen Anne
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/24/2015 I recieved a request to call a subject regarding a boat accident that occured on 8/22/2015 at approximately 5PM around Piling 49A of the Bay Bridge.  Subject stated that he was anchored about 150 yards north of the bridge.  He stated that another vessel appeared and ended up running into his boat and bending the anchor mechanism on his vessel.  The other individual gave Subject his cell phone number and stated that he would make things right.  The other vessel had MD Registration# MD8264BTI spoke with Operator2 on 8/25/2015 and he confirmed Subject statement of events.  Operator2 emailed me his statement and pictures of his vessel on 8/26/2015.  Operator2 had reported the accident with his insurance company on Saturday 8/22/2015.  Operator2 also stated that he has tried to contact Subject regarding the damage a couple times and has left messages but Subject has not returned his calls.
 The damage done to Subject boat was estimated to be about $1,771.38 per Clarks Landing.
 The damage done to Operator2's boat was estimated to be about $300.00 Per Operator2.
 


BARDID: MD-2015-0117
State: MD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-09-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 6602 CHURCH HILL RD-CHESTER RI
NearestCityorTown: ROCK HALL
County: QA - Queen Anne
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 9/6/2015 I OFC, responded to a reported boat accident that had occurred in Rock Hall. Both occupants of the vessel, the victim and her husband, were located at University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Chestertown which is where I responded to. Victim had suffered a hand injury while on their sailboat at Haven Harbor Marina in Rock Hall, MD. She stated she was operating their 2011 sailing vessel and leaving a slip at the marina when she attempted to fend the vessel away from another vessels bow by hand. She advised she had swung too wide or waited too long to make the turn as they came out of the slip. Her hand was smashed by her own vessel. They then docked the vessel and Husband transported her to the hospital via their vehicle. The extent of her injuries were a large laceration to the tip of her thumb around the nail and broke the thumb itself. She remained in the hospital for administration of pain management and wound cleaning and setting. Husband corroborated the same series of events. Both stated the conditions were not a factor in the accident and it was a mishap due to operator error. All events occurred in Kent County, MD...
 


