# ReleasableAccidentes

BARDID: MN-2016-0024
State: MN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:22:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Andrew
NearestCityorTown: Alexandria
County: Douglas
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
The county sheriff's office was notified by the victim's family, at 8:22 pm, that the victim's empty boat was located in the SE corner of the lake. A search ensued and the victim was located deceased in the water at about 10:15 pm near the resort where he was staying. The victim left the resort between 3:00 and 3:30 pm in his own boat to fish and was supposed to return about 5:30 pm. The family became concerned about 7:30 pm when he hadn't returned, and began searching the lake on their own and found the victim's empty boat. The victim was not wearing a life jacket, but there was one in the boat. There are not any witnesses, so it is unknown how the victim fell overboard. Drugs and alcohol were not a factor.


BARDID: MN-2016-0025
State: MN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Kabetogama
NearestCityorTown: Kabetogama
County: St Louis
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On 6/9/16 at 1400 hours, a Voyageurs National Park service officer received a report of a disabled vessel on the lake east of Sugarbush Island. He located the vessel and determined the two occupants were uninjured.

 The operator stated he was traveling west with navigational buoy #38 on his left side. They struck a rock with the motor, causing damage to the lower unit. Buoy #38 marks rocks that can be submerged depending on the water level. The operator stated he had been operating through that area earlier without any trouble. Voyageurs National Park towed the disabled watercraft in and transported the occupants to their campsite to retrieve their gear. (They were given a written warning for camping without a permit by Voyageurs National Park.)

On 6/24/16 at 0910 hours, a deputy at the county sheriff's office received a copy of the report from Voyageurs National Park. They sent the report over as the damage was over $2000. The county has been unable to contact the owner/operator of the boat, after several attempts, to get specifics regarding the boat motor.


BARDID: MN-2018-0073
State: MN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-09-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long
NearestCityorTown: Park Rapids
County: Hubbard
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Watercraft #2 was trolling a contour line, fishing. Watercraft #1 was operating at approximately 18 mph on plane and struck the bow of WC #2. Severe damage occurred to port side of WC #1. Life jackets were being worn in both boats. There were no injuries and alcohol was not a factor.


BARDID: MN-2018-0074
State: MN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-09-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Vermilion
NearestCityorTown: Cook
County: St. Louis
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Watercraft #2 was stopped in Head of the Bay on Lake Vermilion. Occupant was fishing. Watercraft #1 entered the bay on plane with the bow high. Operator #1 did not see WC #2 and collided with the rear of WC #2 causing damage to both craft. There were no injuries. Life jackets were not being worn. The incident was reported the following morning so it is unknown whether alcohol was a factor. Operator #1 was cited for unsafe operation.


BARDID: MN-2018-0075
State: MN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:22:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Mille Lacs
NearestCityorTown: Isle
County: Mille Lacs
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Watercraft was pulling a person on a wake board. The boat was on a final approach to release the wakeboarder near to the Father Hennepin State Park swimming beach. The wakeboarder hit the wake board and water, causing a head and back injury. Life jackets were being worn by all. Unknown if alcohol was a factor.


BARDID: MN-2018-0076
State: MN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-10-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:38:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Stocking
NearestCityorTown: Menahga
County: Wadena
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
OtherEquipmentFailure: drain plug
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Three occupants were bow fishing when the drain plug on their boat malfunctioned. The boat flooded with water causing the boat to partially sink. Two passengers swam to shore and called for help. The operator of the boat could not swim and had to be rescued by a MN DNR Conservation Officer with a boat. He had been in the frigid water for almost 45 minutes clinging to the boat. The passengers refused medical transport. The operator was transported to the hospital for treatment. Life jackets were not being worn. There was no damage to the boat.


BARDID: MN-2018-0077
State: MN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:07:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Trout
NearestCityorTown: Crosslake
County: Crow Wing
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Watercraft was on the lake pulling a wake surfer. It was the first time wake surfing for this person. She fell and her foot got caught in the rope, injuring her ankle. She was transported to the hospital by her parent for treatment. Life jackets were being worn by all at the time of the incident. Alcohol was not a factor.


BARDID: MN-2018-0078
State: MN
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2018-10-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: North Twin
NearestCityorTown: Crystal
County: Hennepin
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Watercraft #1 was towing a wake boarder. The wake boarder fell and the operator of WC #1 was attempting to turn around to pick up the wake boarder. At this time, Operator #1 was unable to see Watercraft #2 because of the sun setting and producing glare on the water. Watercraft #2 was inoperable due to mechanical issues and was drifting. WC #1 drove up onto WC #2. No injuries occurred. There was damage to both watercraft, and WC #2 was a total loss. Life jackets were not being worn in either craft. Alcohol was not a factor.


BARDID: MN-2018-0079
State: MN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-09-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Miltona
NearestCityorTown: Miltona
County: Douglas
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Watercraft #1 was under power and returning to shore. Watercraft #2 was fishing in the middle of the lake. WC #1 struck WC #2 near the rear of the watercraft causing disabling damage to the outboard motor. WC #1 towed WC #2 to shore. No injuries were reported and life jackets were not being worn in either boat. Alcohol was a factor and Operator #1 was arrested for BWI.


BARDID: MO-2014-0150
State: MO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: TRUMAN LAKE
NearestCityorTown: WARSAW
County: BENTON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
THIS ACCIDENT OCCURRED WHEN V1 WAS TRAVELING WEST, OPERATOR 1 INITIATED A LEFT TURN TO THE SOUTHWEST. THIS CAUSED THE TOWED DEVICE TO ACCELERATE OUTSIDE OF THE WAKE AND BOTH OCCUPANTS OF THE TOWED DEVICE WERE EJECTED. THE VICTIM BARREL ROLLED A COUPLE OF TIMES BEFORE COMING TO FINAL REST IN THE WATER. THIS COMBINATION CAUSED THE INJURY.


BARDID: MO-2014-0153
State: MO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: TRUMAN LAKE
NearestCityorTown: WARSAW
County: BENTON
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
THIS CRASH OCCURRED AS VESSEL 1 WAS MOORED TO A DOCK AND V2 IMPACTED V1. THIS BOAT CRASH WAS NOT WITNESSED.


BARDID: MO-2014-0154
State: MO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE OF THE OZARKS
NearestCityorTown: SUNRISE BEACH
County: CAMDEN
WaterConditions: Very rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
THE OPERATOR OF V1 WAS INEXPERIENCED. HE WAS HEADED FOR THE DOCK AND TRIED TO TURN V1 BUT IT WOULD NOT TURN BECAUSE OPERATOR 1 WAS NOT GIVING IT GAS. THEREFORE V1 WOULD NOT TURN, CAUSING THE DAMAGE TO THE LIFT.


BARDID: MO-2014-0155
State: MO
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-08-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:34:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE OF THE OZARKS
NearestCityorTown: SUNRISE BEACH
County: CAMDEN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
A GUST OF WIND RAISED THE BOW OF V1 INTO THE AIR CAUSING V1 TO BECOME AIRBORNE AND FLIP END OVER END UNTIL THE BOW COLLIDED WITH THE WATER. V1 BECAME AIRBORNE AGAIN, ROTATED, FLIPPED, AND LANDED ON THE WATER SURFACE ON THE BOATS TOP. V1 BOUNCED OFF THE SURFACE OF THE WATER, ROLLED AND CAME TO REST ON THE BOATS HULL. 
BOTH OCCUPANTS WERE SECURED IN A FIVE POINT HARNESS; BOTH WERE WEARING A HELMET; BOTH WERE WEARING AN INFLATABLE PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICE; AND BOTH WERE WEARING A LANYARD.  BOTH OCCUPANTS WERE INJURED DUE TO THE EVENTS OF THIS ACCIDENT. LATER DUE TO COMPLICATION FROM SURGERY VICTIM 2 WAS PRONOUNCED DECEASED.
Heavy weather and excessive speed were causes.


BARDID: MO-2014-0156
State: MO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-09-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE OF THE OZARKS
NearestCityorTown: CAMDENTON
County: CAMDEN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS OPERATING TOO CLOSE TO V2. OPERATOR 1 STRUCK A ROUGH WAVE THAT SENT V1 INTO THE AIR AND COLLIDED WITH THE LEFT FRONT OF V2 CAUSING THE DAMAGE.


BARDID: MO-2014-0158
State: MO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: TABLE ROCK LAKE
NearestCityorTown: EAGLE ROCK
County: BARRY
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
THE OPERATOR WAS TRYING TO SPRAY SOMEONE ON A DOCK. HE DROVE TOWARD THE DOCK AND TRIED TO TURN TO SPRAY THE WATER UP AND THE PWC DID NOT TURN FAR ENOUGH. THE RESULT WAS THE PWC HIT THE DOCK AND THE OPERATOR FLEW OFF INTO THE WATER BUT WAS NOT INJURED.


BARDID: MO-2014-0159
State: MO
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE OF THE OZARKS
NearestCityorTown: LAKE OZARK
County: CAMDEN
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 STRUCK MULTIPLE WAVES CAUSING THE OPERATOR AND ONE PASSENGER TO FALL FROM THEIR SEATS, CAUSING INJURY.


BARDID: ME-2016-0022
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: casco bay
NearestCityorTown: portland
County: cumberland
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim1 jumped into the water to fend vessel1 off the shore after it had come off a mooring they were tied to.  
Victim1 then swam to the stern of vessel1 to climb back into the boat. Victim1 was struck and injured by the propeller/ lower unit of vessel1 becoming stuck.   
Victim1 was pulled free and transported to Maine Medical center for treatment.


BARDID: ME-2016-0023
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LONG L
NearestCityorTown: Bridgton
County: CUMBERLAND
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was traveling at approximately 15 mph along shore line attempting to locate boat ramp.  Operator failed to see rock pile and struck rocks rupturing one pontoon.  No PI, no alcohol. 


BARDID: ME-2016-0024
State: ME
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-06-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Petit Manan
NearestCityorTown: Gouldsboro
County: HANCOCK
WaterConditions: Very rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
There were three overdue kayaker's who were clients of a guided sea kayaking guide trip.  They Left around 1300 and hadn't returned from a kayaking trip. It was confirmed that a storm went through as they were kayaking, and they all capsized. A fisherman located Operator 2 alive with her PFD on. She was rescued and survived. Operator number 1 was located unresponsive and was pronounced dead. He was wearing his PFD. Operator number 3 was located unresponsive and was later pronounced dead. He was wearing his PFD and his kayak was recovered. There were no malfunctions in machinery, and there was not any use of alcohol or drugs. The contributing factor was the weather conditions. We found out that the three operators were kayaking in good weather conditions and then a storm went through. The seas went from calm to five feet high. The three operators capsized and lost connection with each other. The three operators were in the water for quite sometime.


BARDID: ME-2016-0025
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Kennebec River
NearestCityorTown: Norridgewock
County: SOMERSET
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On 6/30/16 at approximately 4:00pm, Operator was operating his 15 foot 1964 Starcraft boat with a 15 horsepower Honda engine on the Kennebec river.  His passenger Occupant was standing on the boat holding on to the canopy when the boat took a sudden turn throwing both from the boat.  Operator was able to swim to Occupant who was struggling in the water.  Operator was able to pull her onboard his boat which was approximately 30 feet from the shore.  Operator called for assistance and did CPR until rescue arrived ad pronounced her deceased.  Life jackets were on board but not used.


BARDID: ME-2016-0026
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:07:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COBBOSSEE
NearestCityorTown: Manchester
County: KENNEBEC
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel A was transiting into area of shallow water at unsafe speed for lack of knowledge of area. Operator saw hazard marker but thought he was outside hazard area. Struck large submerged ledge.


BARDID: ME-2016-0027
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LONG POND
NearestCityorTown: Belgrade
County: KENNEBEC
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel A struck large partially submerged rock and overturned, ejecting all three occupants into the water.Vessel had been operating too close to land and operator disregarded hazard marker.  The operator was hit and tangled in propeller. Nearby game wardens pulled subjects from water and transported to waiting medical personnel.


BARDID: ME-2016-0028
State: ME
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pemaquid Pond
NearestCityorTown: Nobleboro
County: Lincoln
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was pulling a wake boarder and was navigating around a point towards a cove, Operator of Vessel 1 did not see Vessel 2 because of the sun in his face, Vessel 1 struck Vessel 2 behind the cockpit area of the kayak, Victim 1 struck the side of Vessel 1 and was thrown into the water, aid was administered by occupants of Vessel 1.


BARDID: ME-2016-0029
State: ME
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-07-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityorTown: Biddeford
County: York
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
(1) Operator/owner of vessel was drifting and got tangled in a submerged lobster buoy. (2) Vessel was close to shore in choppy/rough waters and began getting swammped.(3) PFD were not accesible. (4) Both occupants jumped overboard and swam to wood island. (5) Boat sunk and occupants were brought to shore by bystanders and FD.


BARDID: ME-2016-0030
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:16:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: loon pond
NearestCityorTown: acton
County: york
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause3: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator, told me he and his friend were jumping leftover boat waves on Loon Pond.  He stated that they were doing approximately 40 mph and attempted to jump the wave.  Instead the jet ski that he was operating took a sharp turn following the boats wave.  

The passenger who was holding onto the operator fell off taking Operator with him.  Operator stated he hit the water hard on his left side.  He said while he was floating he thought he lost his breath.  He continued having trouble with pain in his side.  

Occupant recovered the jet ski and picked up Operator and they went to shore.  An ambulance was called and Operator went to the hospital for treatment.  Occupant was uninjured and no damage was done to the jet ski.


BARDID: ME-2016-0031
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CASCO BAY
NearestCityorTown: Falmouth
County: Cumberland
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL #1 WAS IN FALMOUTH, MAINE ON MOORING WHEN ACCIDENT OCCURED. NO PERSONS ABOARD VESSEL AT TIME OF ACCIDENT. UPON OBSERVATION OF VESSEL IT APPEARS THE STERN AND STERN RAILS WERE DAMAGED DUE TO HIT AND RUN WHILE ON MOORING. VICTIM 1 STATED THE ACCIDENT OCCURED BETWEEN THE DATES OF 7/19/16 AND 7/23/16. THERE IS A HIGH VOLUME OF MOORED VESSELS IN THIS AREA. NO SURROUNDING VESSELS APPEARED TO HAVE DAMAGE CONSISTANT TO ACCIDENT.


BARDID: ME-2016-0032
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Casco Bay
NearestCityorTown: South Portland
County: Cumberland
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
AccidentCause3: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
(1) Vessel 1 was docking the vessel and attempted to back into a slip. (2) A severe storm moved in causing extremely high gusts of wind. (3) Wind caused Vessel 1 to be pushed into vessel 2, causing the starboard bow portion of vessel one to hit the stern of vessel 2 causing damage to both boats. Sudden high wind and the congested docking area were the two main factors. Vessel 2 had people on board, but was tied off to the dock, not underway. Approx. estimate of damage to both boats, and both boats do have insurance and will be communication with the insurance companies.


BARDID: ME-2016-0034
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake St. George
NearestCityorTown: Liberty
County: Waldo
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 1 traveling on plane across lake pulling 2 tubes, approached anchored vessel 2, passed by vessel 2 too closely at an unsafe speed while pulling tubers. Passenger on one of the tubes struck vessel 2, injured passenger extended leg trying to prepare for impact with vessel 2 causing personal injury.


BARDID: ME-2016-0035
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: China Lake
NearestCityorTown: China
County: Kennebec
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Owner was driving the boat, while towing victim in a tube.  The victim fell off of the tube into the water shortly after starting the tow.  The owner swung the boat around to pick the victim up and once close, put the boat into neutral.  The victim then swam to the stern of the boat in order to climb back in, however the prop was still spinning at the time, causing his shorts to get sucked into the prop, along with his right leg causing a laceration to his upper thigh.


BARDID: ME-2016-0036
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SEBAGO L
NearestCityorTown: Frye Island
County: CUMBERLAND
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Watercraft 1 was operating into the waves when Watercraft 1 came down a wave another wave came over the bow of Watercraft 1 blowing out the port side paneling of Watercraft 1 and flooding the floor of Watercraft 1. No passengers were injured and Watercraft 1 made it back to the dock.


BARDID: ME-2016-0038
State: ME
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-07-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Linikin Bay, Boothbay Harbor
NearestCityorTown: Boothbay Harbor
County: Lincoln
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The Operator of vessel 1 and three passengers had been consuming alcohol at a local bar got into the boat at a town dock.  The operator of vessel 1, operated the boat w/o lights headed into the harbor, very poor visibility and fog, he then started assaulting one of the passengers (victim 3).  The operator of vessel 1 then headed towards Linikin Bay at a high rate of speed for existing conditions, no gps or marine navigation equipment was used. The operator of vessel 1 continued to assault victim 3, who was on the deck being sheltered by the other passengers in the boat. The operator of vessel 1 operated the boat, at a high rate of speed, which he estimates to be around 20 mph or more runs aground.  The operator of vessel 1 is ejected from the boat striking the center console causing his lung to collapse. The three passengers: victims 2, 3, 4 all receive injuries and are transported to the hospital.


BARDID: ME-2016-0039
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Deer Isle Thorofare
NearestCityorTown: Stonington
County: HANCOCK
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was coming around Sheep Island into the east end of Deer isle Thorofare where there are two entrances separated by ledges and Islands.  The operator of vessel 1,  misread the navigation aids, and was also distracted from reading the vessel plotter when preparing the sail to come about / make a turn hard to Port.  It was during this time, when the operator of vessel 1 was preparing to turn, that  vessel 1  struck the eastern edge of Bold Island Ledge.  As the tide was dropping, the three vessel occupants abandoned ship with the assistance of a local fisherman.  As Vessel 1 laid on Bold Island Ledge, waves turned the vessel and proceeded to swamp it until Billings Marine was able to pull it off the ledge at high tide.


BARDID: ME-2016-0040
State: ME
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-08-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SACO RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Brownfield
County: OXFORD
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Improper loading
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The injured party on vessel 1 was seated on the floor in the middle of the canoe because he is a para-plegic. There were a total of three subjects in this canoe and it appears there was a significant amount of drinking going on. 

Neither of the people onboard this canoe had much for experience in a canoe. As they were coming down the river, they came to a bend in the river and the current picked up more than what they had been used to. 

Due to inexperience and possible alcohol consumption, the subjects ended up capsizing their canoe. The injured party suffered a broken leg when it became entangled in the thwart of the canoe. He was transported to a local hospital while the four remaining subjects were all offered medical treatment for hypothermia and they all declined.


BARDID: ME-2016-0041
State: ME
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-08-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityorTown: Stonington
County: HANCOCK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 did not have a proper lookout while cruising from Stonington Harbor out into the Deer Isle Thorofare and struck a portion of Dow Ledge that was submerged during high tide.  All 5 people on board were ejected from vessel 1.


BARDID: ME-2016-0044
State: ME
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-08-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 02:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: RANGE P (UPPER)
NearestCityorTown: Poland
County: ANDROSCOGGIN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 struck a swim dock.  Vessel 1 continued on and struck a dock on shore.  Vessel 1 struck the shore as well.  Vessel 1 did not have an anchor light on, and speed for the conditions (night time) certainly appeared to be a factor.


BARDID: ME-2016-0045
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:21:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BEECH HILL P
NearestCityorTown: Otis
County: HANCOCK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel was inexperienced with the rental craft. As he was traveling at plowing speed he released the tiller to adjust his seating position thinking that the throttle would self adjust to the neutral position. 

The motor flopped to one side causing the boat to make an abrupt right turn. Because the boat was plowing and was loaded close to capacity the rapid unplanned movement, and water rushing over the side, caused three occupants, including the operator to be ejected from the craft.

A fourth occupant in the bow seating position was partially ejected.

The vessel continued turning in a clockwise direction striking two victims. As the boat made a second pass it struck the operator. PFDs fell out of t he craft when occupants were ejected and were able to be used. The vessel made approximately 10 circles until the partially ejected occupant was able to climb back into the vessel and shut it down.


BARDID: ME-2016-0046
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Boothbay Harbor
NearestCityorTown: Boothbay Harbor
County: Lincoln
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
AccidentCause3: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel 1 was maneuvering in a mooring field.  Vessel 2 was tied to a mooring at the time of the crash.  Operator of Vessel 1 was distracted with the VHF radio and ran into Vessel 2. Damage was done to Vessel 2 on the starboard side amidships.  Non-reportable scuffing to bow of Vessel 1. No passengers on Vessel 1 were wearing PFD's at the time of the crash.


BARDID: ME-2016-0047
State: ME
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-09-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: WHITNEY P
NearestCityorTown: Oxford
County: OXFORD
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
MachineryFailure: Fuel
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator/owner of this vessel was out on Whitney Pond in Oxford, ME with his 10 year old daughter when the vessel stalled out. When he attempted to restart it, the vessel exploded launching both operator and his daughter up into the air where they landed in the water. Both subjects were wearing USCG approved life jackets at the time and neither one was injured. 

Another boater came to their aid and their vessel was towed to shore. Upon examining this vessel, it was found that a newly replaced fuel injector had fallen off due to a broken mounting bolt. When the fuel injector came off, fuel was pumped into the hull before the engine stalled out. 

When the operator attempted to restart the engine, the vapors inside the hull ignited resulting in an explosion. The upper deck of this personal watercraft was separated from the hull and a front hatch was blown off. There was no fire after the explosion. The owner stated that he had purchased a replacement fuel injector and a friend of his who was an automotive mechanic did the installation.


BARDID: ME-2016-0048
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-09-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MOOSEHEAD L
NearestCityorTown: Tomhegan Twp
County: SOMERSET
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel 1 stated that he had been attempting to return to his camp at night. He estimated that he was at 1/4 throttle and going 15 miles per hour when he hit some submerged rocks near shore. After hitting the rocks, the vessel continued forward and collided with the shoreline. The vessel came to rest on rocks at the edge of the water. The operator did not see the shoreline until just before the crash occurred. The operator stated that there were no injuries, he had not been using alcohol or drugs, and no one was wearing a PFD. PFD's were on board the vessel.


BARDID: ME-2016-0050
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-09-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 05:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Muscongus Bay
NearestCityorTown: Friendship
County: KNOX
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with commercial vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel A was transiting north in the channel and struck Vessel B who was transiting south. Vessel B was struck in the port bow. The operator of Vessel B saw Vessel A approaching and had come to a complete stop. Operator A states he saw Vessel B ahead, but then is not sure what happened. Both vessels A and B reported to have propely operating running lights. No drugs or alcohol were involved. PFDs were aboard both vessels but not used.


BARDID: ME-2016-0051
State: ME
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-09-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:33:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SPRING RIVER L
NearestCityorTown: T10 SD
County: Hancock
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Fuel
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel one was recently purchased by the owner who stated that the previous owner could not get the machine running. Vessel one was tied to the dock and the owner was working on the motor. When he attempted to start the machine it caught fire in the engine compartment. Fearing for his safety the owner cut the PWC from the dock and pushed it away from other boats and property. The vessel's fuel tank caught fire and the craft burned to the waterline.


BARDID: ME-2016-0053
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-10-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Kennebec River
NearestCityorTown: Perkins TWP
County: Sagadahoc
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 ran aground on Swan Island at high rate of speed.  Operator claimed to have left the helm while boat was underway.  Occupants were thrown about in the cockpit of the boat.  2 individuals were injured.  Operator charged with operating a watercraft while under the influence. 


BARDID: ME-2016-0054
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-10-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Great Pond
NearestCityorTown: Great Pond Plt
County: HANCOCK
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Improper loading
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was fishing from his kayak on great pond. While fishing his paddle began to slide into the water and he abruptly reached for it and in doing so threw himself off balance and falling out of kayak into water. Operator stayed with kayak stayed with until a neighbor came out to get him and his kayak. During this time Operator put his PFD on and continued to stay with kayak.


BARDID: ME-2016-0055
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Penobscot Bay
NearestCityorTown: North Haven
County: KNOX
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator A was operating Vessel A at approx 12 knots on a clear day with seven other people on board. Vessel A struck a submerged rock which caused the occupants of Vessel A to be thrown around the vessel. Vessel A returned to port with damage to the hull. One passenger aboard Vessel A was injured and transferred to the hospital for medical treatment.


BARDID: ME-2016-0057
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Lake
NearestCityorTown: Bridgton
County: Cumberland
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim 1 was standing in the bow of Vessel 1 and fell overboard. Victim 1 was struck by the boat and propeller and did not resurface. Vessel 1 was operating at approximately 1 mph and began to drive through some diagonal boat wake when Victim 1 fell overboard. Operator of Vessel 1 had consumed alcohol but it was not a contributing circumstance with BAC of .01


BARDID: ME-2016-0059
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-11-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Penobscot Bay
NearestCityorTown: North Haven
County: Knox
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel A was underway making way and struck a ledge off Bear Island. Operator stated GPS was inaccurate.  


BARDID: ME-2017-0001
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-05-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: OUTLET STREAM
NearestCityorTown: Vassalboro
County: KENNEBEC
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Dam/lock
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
     On 05/15/2017 at approximately 19:40 hrs, I received a call from State Police Dispatch of a boating incident in the Town of Vassalboro at 960 Main Street.  I was advised that the two subjects were out of the water and the rescue personnel were performing CPR on a child.

     I responded and arrived on scene at 20:05 hrs.  The child had already been transported by ambulance to Inland Hospital in Waterville.  I asked the other victim and mother of the child, Operator 1, to sit in my vehicle while I attempted to ascertain what happened.  Operator 1 told me that at some point upstream they went over the dam and the canoe they were in capsized and both her and her son, Victim 1, were thrown into the river.  They floated downstream for a couple hundred yards and both subjects were wearing personal flotation devices.  Operator 1 stated that she found her son (Victim 1) “stuck in some branches” in the river, face down in the water and removed him and brought him up on shore.  Operator 1 stated that her son was vomiting at this time.

Operator 1 stated that she did not have custody of her child at this time as DHHS was involved.  She identified her case agent.  At this time I asked Trooper if they could locate agent and relay to her what was going on. 

     I asked Operator 1 if she had any family members we should contact and she stated no.  She advised me that her father was deceased and her mother was out of state.  She stated that a mutual friend of her and her mothers' resided locally and I should contact her.  

     I asked Operator 1 if she was hurt and if she needed any medical attention.  She lifted her shirt over her left hip slightly and showed me a slight abrasion and stated she was very cold and couldn't feel her feet.  At this time I summoned rescue personnel to the scene.  After a short time, neither rescue personnel nor delta Ambulance had responded, so I transported operator to Inland Hospital.  

    I was met at the hospital and DHHS case worker and briefed them of the status.  I spoke to the nurse on duty and the attending physician.  They advised me that they were currently performing CPR on Victim 1 and attempting to slowly raise his core body temperature.  They advised me they would continue for another hour or so.

   I returned after a period of time to check back with ER personnel and they advised me that Victim1 had a femoral pulse and they would be transporting him by LifeFlight to EMMC in Bangor.  I cleared the hospital a short time later.

     On 05/16/17 at approximately 7:00 am I contacted the ICU at EMMC to learn of Victim 1's status.  The charge nurse advised me that Victim 1 was deceased.  At approximately 9:00 am I returned to the scene for further investigation.  T

here were two dams upstream of the scene from the night before.  The furthest dam up was functional and the lower dam was dilapidated.  A yellow canoe was lodged just over the first dam.  Subject claimed to be the owner of the canoe and other canoes he provided for local users.  There were also life jackets available for individuals as well.  After photographing the canoe, Subject and others removed it from the face of the dam.  At this time I retrieved the serial number off the canoe and left the scene.


BARDID: ME-2017-0004
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-05-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:09:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: ANDROSCOGGIN RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Brunswick
County: CUMBERLAND
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Sudden medical condition
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On May 12th, 2017, at approximately 2100 hours; the operator 1 and passenger 1 of vessel 1 began to travel from Mustard Island in the Androscoggin River to the mainland near Bay Bridge Landing in Brunswick. 

While traveling across the span between the island and mainland, the passenger reported that the operator suddenly became ill and fell overboard. Passenger 1 then attempted to maneuver the vessel back to the operator, unsuccessfully. Passenger 1 then attempted to jump into the water and recover the operator 1. The passenger claimed to have held on to the operator for some time before having to let go to save himself. 

The passenger believes the operator was unconscious as soon as he hit the water and believes him to have been deceased even while he held onto him. The passenger was able to make it to shore were he located the boat still running on shore. He then boarded the vessel and attempted to return to the landing. At this point he was located by rescue crews and rushed to the nearest hospital where he was treated for hypothermia. 

The operator was not recovered. There were 4 life jackets on board the vessel. 2 were strapped to the seat of the vessel and two were in a bag. Later on the passenger admitted to using crack cocaine, while on the island. This may or may not have contributed to the incident.


BARDID: ME-2017-0006
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-05-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:15:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: NESOWADNEHUNK S
NearestCityorTown: Millinocket
County: PISCATAQUIS
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 1 was white water kayaking  when he became caught in a hydraulic recirculated in the hole and drowned.


BARDID: ME-2017-0007
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Casco Bay
NearestCityorTown: Portland
County: Cumberland
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
AccidentCause2: Weather
EquipmentFailure: Sail dismasting
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was sailing outside Portland Harbor.   The sea state was choppy around 3 feet.  The forward stay on the bow broke and one of the cables supporting the mast broke.   The other supporting cables weakened and with the slack sail and sea state, the mast broke from the mount on the deck.  The mast and sail fell aft on the port side of the boat.  When it fell, the passenger who was in the port quarter of the deck, was hit by the sail and aluminum mast.  Passenger 1 sustained a fractured C6 vertebrae and fragments of that slid over to C7 as well a laceration to the scalp requiring 5 staples to close. 


BARDID: ME-2017-0009
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-05-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: PLAIN P
NearestCityorTown: Porter
County: Oxford
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
victim 1 was fishing on Plain pond. victim had been drinking earlier in day and had alcohol on board vessel. Drowning was unattended and no witness. vessel was found overturned and anchored. Victim was recovered directly underneath anchored vessel


BARDID: ME-2017-0010
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-05-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Wooddbury Pond
NearestCityorTown: Litchfield
County: Kennebec
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator 1, traveling northeast on Woodbury Pond in Litchfield, at greater than headway speed, collided with a aluminum dock and ran aground at appoximately 1030PM on 5-24-2017. 

Based on Operator 1 statement, vessel was hung up on aluminum dock and shore, so operator 1 had to exit the vessel into the water and lift the front of the bow back into the deeper water. Operator 1 continued north on the pond in reverse, since the forward gear was now inoperable, approximately 1.5 miles to the public boat launch off Whippoorwill Road in Litchfield. Vessel was then removed from the water. 

Operator 1 and Vessel were located by this investigator on 5-26-2017.

Damage to the vessel was concentrated to the right front portion of the bow, transmission, and propeller.


BARDID: ME-2017-0011
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-05-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PENNESSEEWASSEE L
NearestCityorTown: Norway
County: Oxford
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling southwest on the lake at approximately 25 mph.  Vessel 2 attempted to overtake Vessel on the starboard side.  

As Vessel 2 was overtaking, Vessel one turned to the starboard side.  Vessel 1 struck Vessel 2. The operator of Vessel one did not see Vessel 2, and the operator of Vessel 2 did not see Vessel one turn to the starboard side.


BARDID: ME-2017-0012
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-05-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:50:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Saco River
NearestCityorTown: Fryeburg
County: Oxford
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 and 2 where tied together, operator of vessel 1  and operator of vessel 2 were floating down the Saco river when operator 2 fell out of canoe and swamped it. Operator 1 and passenger tried getting to shore and they capsized both vessels. Operator 1 swam to shore and passenger stayed with the canoes and later drowned. All three where under the influence of alcohol.  


BARDID: ME-2017-0013
State: ME
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-06-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:44:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: KENNEBEC RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Waterville
County: KENNEBEC
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
V1- Was operating the Polaris jet ski on the Kennebec River at a high rate of speed (58 mph) for approximately 30 minutes. Operator had never been in this section of the river and did not check the water depth at any location. Operator struck a submerged rock that was inches under the water at full speed. This caused both to be thrown over the handles bars of the jetski and into the Kennebec River. Passenger was transported by ambulance to the hospital in Waterville for neck pain.


BARDID: ME-2017-0014
State: ME
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-06-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:11:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Little Sebago Lake
NearestCityorTown: Windham
County: Cumberland
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
2 personal watercraft were operating on little sebago lake in gray maine.  Both adult operators were friends.  Unit 1 was operated by an adult male.  Unit 2 was operated by and adult female and had a 10 year old boy as a rear passenger.  

Unit 1 turned to the right while both units were operating on plane.  Upon turning, unit 1 was placed directly in front of unit 2. Unit 2 was unable to avoid crashing into the forward port side of unit 1 due to the combined speed of both units - and the abrupt nature of unit 1's right hand turn.  

Unit 2 operator were ejected into the air as their unit crashed into and jumped over unit 1.  Operator of unit 1 was struck by unit 2 ramping over him - resulting in a broken right lower leg injury.  

All three watercraft operators/passengers were wearing pfds, all were thrown into the water.  All people involved were removed from the water by a witness boat containing three adults.  They picked them up, and transported them to sabbady point rd in windham to meet with windham fire/rescue/ambulance staff for treatment. 


BARDID: ME-2017-0015
State: ME
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-06-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 05:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PENOBSCOT RIVER
NearestCityorTown: FRANKFORT
County: WALDO
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
OtherAccidentCause: unseen water hazard
MachineryFailure: Fuel
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
While vessel A was underway on the Penobscot River it struck a submerged object, causing the motor to stall. After raising the motor and checking for any extensive damage the motor was lowered back into the water.  Upon lowering the motor back into the water, operator A then attempted to restart the motor.  When the motor would not start, operator A choked the engine, and again it would not start.  Thinking that the engine was now flooded, operator A waited a few minutes and then attempted to start it for a third time. On this third attempt, operator A heard a pop and then looked at the motor which was now on fire.  
 
Operator A immediately attempted to put the fire out with a
dry chemical fire extinguisher and was unsuccessful.  Operator A and her two crew members then abandoned vessel A into a skiff they had been towing.


BARDID: ME-2017-0016
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: PANTHER P
NearestCityorTown: Raymond
County: CUMBERLAND
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On 6/1/17 at approximately 10:00 pm, after drinking heavily all afternoon, the victim went out on the lake in a canoe from the camp he was staying at with his co-workers. The victim did not take a life jacket with him and he had had two hip surgeries which made walking for him difficult. At 10:30 pm, he was heard hollering for help by neighbors in the next door camp and they went out in a row boat and a paddleboard in an attempt to locate him. They found the canoe filled with water, however, the victim was not with it and the hollering had stopped. Divers loated he victim approximately 250' from shore in 14' of water.


BARDID: ME-2017-0017
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:38:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ANDROSCOGGIN RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Gilead
County: Oxford
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
A group of 6 kayakers were doing a short paddle trip down the Androscoggin river from Gilead to Bethel.  The river was high and water conditions were fast and cold.  Operator 1, who was also the injured party, failed to navigate around a partially submerged rock and struck it.  The kayak overturned.  The operator was wearing a PFD.  The other kayakers helped the operator to shore, where she began to complain of chest pain.  She was transported to the hospital for an evaluation.   


BARDID: ME-2017-0018
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:45:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: SQUARE L
NearestCityorTown: T16 R5 WELS
County: AROOSTOOK
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 6-13-2017 at approximately 1530 hrs, vessel A left shore from a camp on the Burnt Landing rd in Square Lake Township.  Aboard Vessel A were Operator A and Passengers 1, 2, and 3.  

Vessel A is a 14 foot aluminum boat which was powered by a late 1950's 10 horse power outboard motor.  Winds were relatively constant out of the north causing the lake surface to be rough.  Vessel A appeared to be over loaded.  

Approximately 15 minutes into the journey, Passengers 2 and 3 noticed that Vessel A was taking on water.  Passengers 2 and 3 advised Operator A that they should turn around and head back to camp.  Passenger 1 advised that they would be ok and Operator A maintained the original course of travel.  

According to Passenger 3 (the lone survivor), Vessel A took on too much water as the next 3 waves hit, sinking Vessel A.  Vessel A then overturned and all 4 occupants went into the water.  

Passenger 2 threw a type III PFD to Passenger 3 and told him to put it on knowing Passenger 3 could not swim.  At this time Vessel A is upright but full of water.   All 4 occupants clung to the boat attempting to kick the boat toward shore.  Approximately 1.5 to 2 hours later, Passenger 1 (now victim 1) floated away from Vessel A face down in the water.  Victim 1 did not have a PFD.  Victim 1 was not seen from again by the other three occupants.

According to Passenger 3 (the lone survivor), approximately 2 hours later, Passenger 2 who was holding onto two orange type II PFDs slipped out of one of the PFDs.  In an attempt to grab it, he slipped out of the other PFD he was holding.  Passenger 3 pulled Passenger 2 back to the boat but the boat rolled and struck Passenger 2 on the head.  Passenger 3 stated that Passenger 2 (at this time, victim 2) sank straight down into the water with his hands and arms straight up over his head.  Victim 2 was not seen again by the occupants.

Passenger 3 stated that he and Operator A continued to hold onto the boat, drifting in high winds.  At or just before dark, Operator A, who was wearing a red, type III PFD, let go of the boat and started to drift away.  Passenger 3 stated that he reached out for Operator A but Operator A did not reach out to Passenger 3.  Passenger 3 told Operator A to get back to the boat.  Operator A said “yeah, I know” but made little attempt to get back to the boat.  Passenger 3 never saw Operator A (at this point, victim 3) again.

Passenger 3 clung to the boat throughout the night until he reached the south shore of Square Lake.  Approximately ½ hour to 1 hour later, Maine Game Wardens located him and brought him to Burnt Landing.

According to the interview with Passenger 3, they all had drunk some alcohol prior to leaving shore that afternoon.  According to Passenger 3, he could not swim.  Passenger 3 stated that there were enough PFDs for all on board Vessel A that day but no one was wearing one at the time Vessel A went into the water.  Passenger 3 stated that Victim 2 had thrown a PFD to Passenger 3 and told him not to let go of the boat as he knew Passenger 3 could not swim.   According to Passenger 3, they removed the outboard motor from the transom at some point and let it sink to the bottom.  

At about 1330 hrs on 6-14-2017, Maine Game Wardens located Victim 1 on the south shore of Square Lake.  The Maine Game Warden Dive team spent the next 12 days searching for Victims 2 and 3.  Victim 2 was located on the lake bottom on 6-23-2017.  Victim 3 was located on the lake bottom on 6-25-2017.


BARDID: ME-2017-0019
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Mirror Lake
NearestCityorTown: Newfield
County: York
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: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The watercraft was tied off at the dock when children were playing with the keys. The boat caught fire. No injuries were reported.


BARDID: ME-2017-0020
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:42:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: DAMARISCOTTA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: JEFFERSON
County: LINCOLN
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Events as described by adult passenger on vessel 1, also wife of deceased 1. 

On july 9, 2017, on damariscotta lake, at approximately 1600 hours, passengers on vessel 1 were being pulled on a tube behind vessel 1, being operated by deceased 1. Vessel 1 ran out of gas and vessel 1 occupants flagged down a boat with occupants that were unknown to them and they were towed to vessel 2's location. 

Occupants of vessel 1 and vessel 2 arrived at damariscotta lake together that day and they are friends and neighbors of one another and were boating together throughout the day. Vessel 2 and vessel 1 were tied together by a 100' rope; with approximately 30' of rope between the two vessels and the remainder of the length of rope trailing in the water at a distance to exceed the length of vessel 1. 

Adult passenger in vessel 1 states that her husband, deceased 1, consumed two "twisted tea" alcoholic beverages while their vessel was being towed back toward the boat landing at launch lane in jefferson, where the occupants of both vessel 1 and vessel 2 were parked. 

Adult passenger of vessel 1 described additional consumption of "twisted tea" alcoholic beverage by deceased 1 throughout the day, no specific quantity was known. When the vessels were approximately 200 yards from the boat launch at launch lane, the adult passenger on vessel 1 turned to look at deceased 1, who was previously sitting in the operator's seat in the boat; deceased 1 was no longer sitting in the seat and was not visible in the boat. 

Adult passenger on vessel 1 walked to the back of the boat and looked into the water and she observed deceased 1, face down in the water behind the boat. She hollered at vessel 2 occupants to stop and she reached down and grabbed a white rope that was in the water and appeared to be connected to deceased 1. As adult passenger of vessel 1 pulled the white rope, deceased 1 was pulled toward the boat. At the time when deceased 1 reached the vessel, one passenger on vessel 2 jumped into the water to reach deceased 1. 

Two other passengers on vessel 2 jumped into vessel 1 and they, together with the passenger from vessel 2 that was in the water, and the adult passenger on vessel 1, all lifted deceased 1 into vessel 1. Female passenger of vessel 2 states that deceased 1 was blue when he was pulled from the water. As vessel 2 continued towing vessel 1 back to launch lane, a passenger from vessel 2 and the adult passenger from vessel 1, who is also deceased 1's wife, performed cpr until they could be relieved by others at the boat landing. 

While approaching the boat landing, occupants of both vessels flagged down another boat passing by and requested that witness to call 911. Witness states that deceased 1 was not breathing and vomited several times during cpr prior to ems arrival on scene. Another witness arrived at the boat landing via watercraft and also began cpr until central lincoln county ambulance arrived and began life saving efforts. They were unable to revive deceased 1 and they pronounced him dead on scene. Lincoln county sheriff's department responded and assisted by collecting written statements from occupants of vessel 2 and 2 witnesses. 

They also provided the operator of vessel 2 with a "lincoln county sheriff's office consent to drawing of blood form", which operator of vessel 2 voluntarily signed and agreed to having on scene ems perform the blood draw. Lincoln county sheriff's department retained custody of the operator of vessel 2's blood draw. Daigle funeral home arrived on scene and took custody of deceased 1.


BARDID: ME-2017-0022
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:22:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Granny Kent
NearestCityorTown: Newfield
County: York
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Boat was approaching dock when passenger jumped off boat. Victim was sucked under boat and struck head with prop. Victim had a large head lac.  Victim had been drinking alcohol.


BARDID: ME-2017-0024
State: ME
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-07-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sebago Lake
NearestCityorTown: standish
County: cumberland
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Starting in gear
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was docked at the owner/operator's home dock on Sebago Lake.  The dock is constructed of rock and stone.  The boat was tied to the dock with the stern facing shore and the bow facing the open lake.  

The boat was tied to the stone dock with a line near the starboard side.  Operator was having difficult time starting the engine, and bypassed the key and throttle/shift level, by using a jumper cable to supply electric power from the battery directly to the starter cylnoyde.  

Once electrical contact was made, the engine started running, with the boat shifted in forward gear and with throttle at higher than idle speed.  The boat drove foward and struck the shore causing damage to the vesel.


BARDID: ME-2017-0025
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BEECH HILL P
NearestCityorTown: Otis
County: HANCOCK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Subject was being towed by watercraft and attempted to jump wake while skiing and lost footing and impacted the water on his right rear torso and was complaining of pain. Watercraft was operating properly and at a reasonable speed for skiiing.


BARDID: ME-2017-0026
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:34:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Saco River
NearestCityorTown: Buxton
County: York
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: boat struck by person
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: bystander behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Boat was on water and passing under a bridge. Victim had jumped from bridge intending for the water, but landing in boat.


BARDID: ME-2017-0027
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PLEASANT LAKE
NearestCityorTown: ALEXANDER
County: WASHINGTON
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 2 WAS ANCHORED AND NOT MOVING WITH TWO OCCUPANTS ON BOARD.  VESSEL 1 KNEW THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL 2 AND WAS PULLING UP BESIDE HIM TO TIE OFF.  VESSEL 1 WAS APPROACHING AND A WAVE PUSHED HIM FORWARD TOWARDS VESSEL 2.  VESSEL 1 ATTEMPTED TO POWER UP AND GO FORWARD TO AVOID COLLISION.  VESSEL 1 WAS UNABLE TO AVOID CONTACT WITH VESSEL 2.  VESSEL 1 REAR STARBOARD SIDE CLEAT AND QUARTER PANEL STRUCK VESSEL 2 CAUSING DAMAGE TO VESSEL 2.


BARDID: ME-2017-0028
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SEBAGO L
NearestCityorTown: Sebago
County: Cumberland
WaterConditions: Very rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Both personal watercrafts were rented from Long Beach Marina. Operator of vessel one struck vessel two on the port side of the vessel causing significant damage to the watercraft. There were no injuries.


BARDID: ME-2017-0029
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COBBOSSEECONTEE L
NearestCityorTown: Monmouth
County: KENNEBEC
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Owner of vsl A was attempting to waterski. Operator of vsl A took off as to get skier on plane. Skier fell face first into water and failed to let go of tow line. The skis did not immediately fall off. The force of the water against the skis apparently did hamstring ligament damage to his left knee/leg.  


BARDID: ME-2017-0030
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Maranacook Lake
NearestCityorTown: Winthrop
County: KENNEBEC
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was stopped and not making way and engines not running. Vessel 2 approached on plane off port quarter of vessel 1. Vessel 1 operator realized collision was imminent and attempted to yell and also start his engine to move vessel. 

He was unsuccessful prior to vessel 2 striking the port quarter of vessel 1. Vessel 1 is heavily damaged to port quarter and other markings on stern. Vessel 2 only has minor paint transfer damage.


BARDID: ME-2017-0032
State: ME
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-07-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:53:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: WADLEIGH P
NearestCityorTown: Lyman
County: YORK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 2 and Vessel 1 struck head on while both operating on Wadleigh Pond.  Vessel 1 traveled under Vessel 2 during the crash and subsequently sunk immediately after the crash.  All four of the people who were on Vessel 1 climbed on Vessel 2 and were brought to shore.

Vessel 2 was occupied by Operator 2 and another male (unidentified).  Vessel 2 left the scene after dropping off the passengers of Vessel 1 on shore.  Vessel 2 was found tied to the shoreline of Wadeigh Pond the morning after the crash. 
 
The Operator of Vessel 2 was said to be intoxicated by witnesses at the crash scene, was operating without lights and too fast for the given conditions. 


BARDID: ME-2017-0033
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sebago Lake
NearestCityorTown: Casco
County: Cumberland
WaterConditions: Very rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
The owner of Sebago Lake Cottages reported that one of his rental boats had been involved in a crash. The operator of the vessel (V1) was operating on Sebago Lake. The water was rough and he was unfamiliar with the lake. Operator 1 tried to stay closer to shore and struck some submerged rocks doing damage to one of the boats pontoons and the lower unit of the outboard. One of the passengers in the boat complained that the rocks were not marked causing an unsafe condition.


BARDID: ME-2017-0034
State: ME
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-07-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Province Lake
NearestCityorTown: Parsonfield
County: York
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Failure to vent
AccidentCause2: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
fueled PWC owned by girlfriends ex-husband. Son got on operator seat with his father  to go for a ride. Upon subject hitting the start button the PWC exploded causing bacl injeries to subject1 and knocked a tooth out of subject2.


BARDID: ME-2017-0035
State: ME
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PISCATAQUA R
NearestCityorTown: Kittery
County: YORK
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
While Vessel 1 was being towed back to port, another vessel producing a large wake went by the two vessels in tow. It caused the tow line to grow taught and pull the disabled boat forward with the boat towing coming down on top of it. This caused substantial damage to the bow and electronics, rails, and anchor.


BARDID: ME-2017-0036
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Back Channel
NearestCityorTown: Kittery
County: York
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: high water level
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel one was operating in Back Channel. The operator miscalculated the tide and when going under the bridge struck the bridge and ripped most of the floor and center console off. The passenger fell out and was holding on to the bridge support.


BARDID: ME-2017-0037
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityorTown: Biddeford
County: York
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was underway and turned abruptly to avoid a buoy. The vessel caught a chine, ejecting both people out of the vessel. Victim 1 was struck by the prop and sustained serious injury, she was wearing a PFD. The operator was not injured and was not wearing a PFD. The vessel continued in a circle at a speed too great to board until it ran out of fuel and was towed to Camp Ellis by the USCG Auxiliary.


BARDID: ME-2017-0038
State: ME
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-08-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityorTown: Biddeford
County: York
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
While owner/operator  was using the head, a passenger took the helm. The starboard engine failed, and they began to take on some water but thought that the water was draining out of the scuppers. Shortly thereafter they made the decision to continue to port in  the Saco River, then they lost their port engine as well. At this time they began to take significant water as the waves were stern to.

 They put out a mayday distress call. Coast Guard Sector Northern New England took the distress call and Biddeford/Saco Fire responded. I was notified by dispatch and another officer and I responded to Cape Porpoise by vessel to meet the victims. Coast Guard and Saco Fire rescued all subjects. The only injuries were mild hypothermia to all subjects. I went to the hospital in the ambulance and was then met by my sergeant.


BARDID: ME-2017-0039
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:04:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GREAT EAST L
NearestCityorTown: Acton
County: YORK
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: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator reported heavy smoke coming from the engine compartment.  The operator used a fire extinguisher after seeing the smoke coming from the engine compartment.  No flames were observed during this incident.  The watercraft was on a trailer upon my arrival at the scene.


BARDID: ME-2017-0040
State: ME
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SEBAGO L
NearestCityorTown: Raymond
County: CUMBERLAND
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: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator out drift fishing in Bass boat.  While trying to restart engine fuel vapors ignited and burnt boat to water level.  Owner states that they had just had the fuel pump replaced on engine.  No injuries reported


BARDID: ME-2017-0041
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Jericho Bay
NearestCityorTown: Stonington
County: HANCOCK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Other
OtherEquipmentFailure: plotter
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was underway in Jericho Bay off of Stonington, ME when they hit a submerged ledge called the Colby Pup.  Operator A lost their location on the plotter temporarily and while another crew member was attempting to fix the plotter, vessel 1 struck the Colby Pup with their keel, causing two passengers to be thrown and hit their heads.  Victim 1 was thrown down the stairs and hit her head on a table in the kitchen area down forward, cutting her forehead open.  Victim 2 hit her head on a winch.  Vessel 1 was able to continue traveling towards Stonington Harbor while victim 1 was given first aid by crew members aboard vessel 1. 

 Officers responded via a 21 foot Boston Whaler, bringing two medical personal to vessel 1.  The two medical personal tended to the two victims and then we transported the two victims to land, via our 21 Boston Whaler, where they were transported to Blue Hill Memorial Hospital via ambulance.        


BARDID: ME-2017-0042
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SEBAGO L
NearestCityorTown: Standish
County: Cumberland
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was docked at Richardson's Marina when at some point operator of vessel 2 struck the starboard pontoon on the stern causing signifiant damage. Whole pontoon must be replaced making the damage approximately 6000.00 worth of damage. Opeator of vessel 2 left the scene.


BARDID: ME-2017-0043
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:57:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: China Lake
NearestCityorTown: China
County: Kennebec
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
While operating through a marked channel, the operator went on the wrong side of the buoy and struck a rock with the prop.  Due to the speed of the Vessel, the passengers were thrown around the boat injuring one. The operator was able to drive the boat back to the boat launch to an awaiting ambulance.  The skeg was broken off of the boat.


BARDID: ME-2017-0044
State: ME
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-08-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityorTown: Portland
County: CUMBERLAND
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Other
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
OtherAccidentEvent: vessel destruction
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Sail dismasting
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel A had mast failure while underway. 2 year old carbon fiber mast broke. All people on-board were wearing PFDs. The broken mast struck Victim 1 in the head causing severe bleeding and broken bones in the face/head. This was a result of major equipment failure.


BARDID: ME-2017-0045
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:45:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: BRANNS MILL P (NORTH
NearestCityorTown: Dover-Foxcroft
County: PISCATAQUIS
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim 1 overturned his kayak.  He was not wearing his life jacket.  He attempted to get back on his kayak.  He slid off the kayak and went underwater.  His body was found in 4 ft of water.


BARDID: ME-2017-0046
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: TODDY P
NearestCityorTown: Surry
County: HANCOCK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: person strikes propeller
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
The vessel operator had stopped towing the injured party; she was attempting to get back on the boat from the stern. The operator stated that the boat was in neutral prior to her attempt to get in the vessel. The injured party was pushed under the boat by wake and cut by the prop.  


BARDID: ME-2017-0047
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GREAT P OUTLET
NearestCityorTown: Belgrade
County: Kennebec
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 Operated was in the process of docking in the Outlet of Great Pond at the Docks at the Village Inn Restaurant.  The owner of Vessel 1 got off boat to tie up at the dock.  

While attempting this the owner observed that Vessel1 was still in reverse.  He told the operator of Vessel 1 to "kill it"  the operator of Vessel 1 was inexperienced and believed moving the throttle forward would stop the Vessel 1.  

Instead he surged forward with vessel 1 climbing the embankment.  In doing so the operator of Vessel 1 thrust the throttle forward while falling backwards into a table on the deck and the two other occupants of the boat where knocked backward.  The Victims on the shore were sitting at two separate tables that were hit by separate pontoons from Vessel 1. 


BARDID: ME-2017-0048
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: atlantic ocean
NearestCityorTown: Biddeford
County: York
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Overloading
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS DRIFT FISHING OFFSHORE IN THE GULF OF MAINE.   THE SEA STATE WAS CHOPPY AND VESSEL 1 TOOK A WAVE OVER THE STERN.   THIS WAVE FLOODED THE DECK WITH ALMOST KNEE HIGH WATER.   IMMEDIATELY THE BOAT ROLLED TO STARBOARD AND CAPSIZED SENDING ALL FOUR OCCUPANTS INTO THE WATER TRAPPING THEM UNDER THE BOAT.   NONE OF THE OCCUPANTS IN THE BOAT WERE WEARING PERSONAL FLOATION DEVICES. THREE PEOPLE WERE ABLE TO SWIM OUT FROM UNDER THE BOAT AND MAKE IT TO THE SURFACE, ONE PASSENGER WAS UNABLE TO GET OUT FROM UNDER THE BOAT AND MAKE IT TO THE SURFACE AND DROWNED.


BARDID: ME-2017-0049
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:49:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: INDIAN L
NearestCityorTown: Whiting
County: WASHINGTON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was operating his kayak toward shore in approximately 12 feet of water. Boat capsized due to rough water. Victim was thrown PFD from another craft after his PFD floated away but, could not stay on the surface.


BARDID: ME-2017-0050
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: long lake
NearestCityorTown: naples
County: cumberland
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Boat 1 and boat 2 were rental jet ski, rented from TP's Rad Jet Skis on Rt. 302 Causeway in Naples ME.  Both were riding on Long Lake in Naples Maine.  

Boat 2 turned right into Boat 1 at a high rate of speed.  Boat 2 damaged the lower fiberglass hull of boat 2 causing damage approx 5000.  Boat 2 had minor damage to the front bow hull section from the impact.  

Both operators reported the crash to the jet ski company and were not using alcohol or drugs.  Operator inattention major factor in crash..


BARDID: ME-2017-0052
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PHILLIPS L
NearestCityorTown: Dedham
County: HANCOCK
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel one was towing a tube with the victim on it. A wake from the boat struck the tube causing the victim to fall off. Victim was injured as she fell from the tube.


BARDID: ME-2017-0054
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityorTown: Isle Au Haut
County: Knox County
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling east through the Isle Au Haut Thorofare at about 4 knots headed for Merchant Harbor.  Vessel 2 was moored to the west of the Point Lookout. 

Operator 1 picked up a paper chart to check the passage of the Flake Island.  While operator 1 was looking at the chart, he failed to keep a lookout and did not see Vessel 2 moored.
Vessel 1 bobstay struck the starboard side hull of vessel 2.
The upper hull and deck were damaged as a result of the collision, no injuries.


BARDID: ME-2017-0055
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-09-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: DAVIS P
NearestCityorTown: Eddington
County: PENOBSCOT
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: pet behavior
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator had a dog on his lap and was adjusting his seating position when the dog struck the throttle. Operator's foot was caught on the machine as it started to roll to one side causing the operator to break his leg above the knee. Operator was wearing a PFD.  


BARDID: ME-2017-0056
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Penobscot Bay
NearestCityorTown: ISLESBORO
County: WALDO
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Missing or inadequate navigation aids
AccidentCause2: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Onboard navigation aids
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 BEING OPERATED FROM LINCOLNVILLE TO TARANTINE YACHT CLUB ISLESBORO. VESSEL 1 DEPARTED HEADING EAST AT APPROXIMATELY 2015 HOURS. NAVIGATION ELECTRONICS REPORTED NOT WORKING. VISUAL NAVIGATION AT DUSK/NIGHT. VESSEL PASSED BETWEEN NORTH END OF SPRUCE ISLAND AND NAVIGATION AID G "7" STRIKING THE SUBMERGED LEDGE BETWEEN. VESSEL 1 SPEED WAS ON PLANE APPROXIMATELY 12-15 MPH. ASTRONOMICALLY LOW TIDE OCCURRING.  


BARDID: ME-2017-0057
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-28 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: sheepscot Bay
NearestCityorTown: Southport
County: Lincoln
WaterConditions: Rough
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
A PASSENGER ON THE BOAT HIT HER CHIN WHEN THE BOAT WENT OVER A WAKE/WAVE.  SHE NEEDED 6 STITCHES AND HAD A CONCUSSION.

THIS REPORT WAS FILED ON PAPER by a  REPRESENTATIVE OF THE SOUTHPORT YACHT CLUB AS THIS WAS A CLUB OWNED BOAt.   THe info was  ENTERED into THIS ACCIDENT BASED ON THE DATA IN HE PAPER REPORT MAILED IN.


BARDID: ME-2017-1000
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-01-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Piscataqua River
NearestCityorTown: Kittery
County: York
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
According to a Coast Guard MISLE report, the operator launched from the beach on Garrish Island near the pier at approximately 1100. After approximately 10 minutes of paddling into the waves his kayak was flipped by a wave.  He was able to re-right himself with his paddles before immediately being rolled over by another wave.  This wave pushed him out of the kayak skirt.  He surfaced and righted the kayak before trying to climb in.  After realizing he was unable to climb back into the kayak and wasn’t able to swim to shore he flipped the kayak upside down and shoved his arms through the skirt, wedging himself in the kayak.  Using his legs he kicked and when he felt dizzy he tipped the kayak to let fresh air in.  He did hear a boat approaching, hoped it was for him and with his last strength he raised his hand before passing out. There was a life jacket in his forward bilge that he was not able to get to when he flipped over.


BARDID: ME-2018-0001
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-05-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Penobscot Bay
NearestCityorTown: Camden
County: KNOX
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator A left Camden harbor sailing down wind towards Curtis Island. Operator A stated that the wind wasn't bad on the inside of Curtis Island, but that the wind got worse when he got beyond Curtis Island. Operator A stated that he realized the wind was to much for him to be sailing. At that moment, the wind increased. Operator A stated that there was a gust of approximately 40 knots that caused the sailboat to turtle (the mast went completely under water). Operator A grabbed onto the side of the hull, got on top of the capsized vessel and flipped it back upright. The operator attempted to bail the vessel out using his hands, realized that the vessel had taken on to much water. He made the decision to leave the vessel and swim towards Ogier Point. He made it to shore and was able to locate help. Operator A explained to the witness that he had just capsized. The witness got Operator A a sweatshirt and took him to the hospital where he was treated for hypothermia.


BARDID: ME-2018-0002
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-05-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: KENNEBEC RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Gardiner
County: KENNEBEC
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel (A) did not have a proper lookout, and was operating at an unsafe speed.  Vessel (A) struck a submerged object and caused significant damage to the lower unit.


BARDID: ME-2018-0003
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ROUND P
NearestCityorTown: Greenwood
County: OXFORD
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator 1 was operating vessel 1 with all gear in stern of boat. While turning Operator 1 advised the stern took on water and flipped canoe end over end on top of Operator 1. Operator 1 then became entangled in the anchor rope and was unable to get free. Operator 1 clung to Vessel 1 until Fire personnel arrived to assist.


BARDID: ME-2018-0004
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-05-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:47:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BRANCH LAKE S
NearestCityorTown: Seboeis Plt.
County: Penobscot
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Owner reached for trolling motor, fell overboard in shallow water hitting bottom with head, was knocked out and second person on board entered water and brought him to shore and called for help. No property damage. Owner had pre-existing neck ailments and complained of neck pain at scene. Was recovering to some degree as he was transported. Unknown final results as he is non resident and left State.


BARDID: ME-2018-0005
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-06-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Belfast harbor
NearestCityorTown: Belfast
County: Waldo
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel A attempting to dock at public fuel docks while under astern propulsion. Vessel A caught by gust of wind and current causing it to be set to starboard into the adjacent piling and the starboard side of Vessel B which was moored to the adjacent dock. Vessel A sustained scratches down length of starboard side. Vessel B sustained starboard stern quarter and starboard side crushing damage. Also noted possible structural damages to Vessel B  from contacting the dock it was moored to on port side.


BARDID: ME-2018-0006
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-06-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Penobscot Bay
NearestCityorTown: Vinalhaven
County: KNOX
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator ran over a lobster trap. The rope got stuck in his prop. The operator got into dive gear and dove below the vessel to cut the rope out of the prop. The operator went to climb back aboard the vessel. A wave came as he was climbing aboard and his left index finger was jammed between the boat and the ladder. This caused a serious injury to the finger.


BARDID: ME-2018-0007
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-06-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Great Pond
NearestCityorTown: Belgrade
County: Kennebec
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Sudden medical condition
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel A had a medical event while traveling from one fishing location to another.  Operator of Vessel A was thrown from Vessel A and was found .5 miles away from Vessel A which was still under power circling a distance of .5 miles before it was stopped.  Operator of Vessel A was found deceased face down in the water without a PFD.  Witnesses observed boat going in circles and called 911.


BARDID: ME-2018-0008
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-06-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:41:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BACK RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Wiscasset
County: LINCOLN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
According to the operator A; he and his family had left the Fiddler's Reach boat launch in Phippsburg, around late morning. They traveled along the Kennebec River in Phippsburg up the Sasanoa River in Woolwich and then up the Back River in Wiscasset to the town of Wiscasset, where they stopped briefly. They then returned to their vessel and traveled back down the Back River the same way they had come from earlier. 

According to operator A, he had a chart plotter that he was using and it was leaving a track, so that he could see where he had come from. He stated that he was following the exact track that he had gone up the river from. High tide in the area was reported to be 1055 in the morning and low-tide at 1644. The ledge that was struck by operator A is known as "Halftide Rock", likely because it is only visible from half tide or less. 

Operator A advised that he did see the navigational buoys but believed that because he was following his track from earlier he should have been fine traveling the same route. He advised that he was traveling at approximately 18 knots when he felt a thump and the boat suddenly came to a halt. Operator A advised the engine would still run and start but there was not propulsion. 

As the tide went out the vessel became to rest at the top of Halftide Rock, approximately 8 feet above the waterlevel. 

The USCG arrived on-scene shortly after the reporting and attempted to assist the vessel in distress but were not able to reach the boat. Operator A, his wife and son were also on-board. 

MMP arrived on-scene with two vessels at approximately 1853 hours and were able to evacuate all three persons from the vessel and then transported them all back to their vehicle in Phippsburg.

Seatow arrived on-scene approximately the same time as the MMP units and stood by with the vessel until the tide allowed them to remove it and tow it back to the owners. The vessel was returned to the owners. Seatow estimated the damages to be near $15,000.


BARDID: ME-2018-0009
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-06-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ANNABESSACOOK L
NearestCityorTown: Monmouth
County: Kennebec
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator A was fishing out of Vessel A on the lake, near the shore.  He was operating at a slow speed, standing on the metal bench seat nearest to the transom, with his right foot on the seat and his left foot on the outboard throttle.  He lost his balance and his left foot rolled the throttle, increasing the speed of the boat and causing him to fall out.  Operator A wasn't wearing a PFD.  The boat circled and the port side of the boat struck him on the right side of the face and the propeller caught his down vest, causing the motor to stall and he sustained a laceration to his chest.  A group of nearby fishermen in a boat that witnessed the event came to help Operator A with getting his clothing untangled and pulled him aboard their boat and transported him to shore, where they were met by an ambulance.


BARDID: ME-2018-0011
State: ME
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2018-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:01:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ANDROSCOGGIN L
NearestCityorTown: Leeds
County: ANDROSCOGGIN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator A had been drinking alcohol.  Operator A "hot wired" the boat and took it from the owner without permission.  Operator A struck a submerged sandbar while operating Vessel A causing damage to the boats lower unit and center console.  Operator A and passenger were not injured.  The boat was a total loss.


BARDID: ME-2018-0012
State: ME
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2018-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:44:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MORRILL P
NearestCityorTown: Hartland
County: Somerset
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Owner/operator advised that at approximately 2:44 pm he pulled up to another boater who waved him over.  While talking to them he shifted the boat into gear and heard a boom.  The operator and passengers saw flames coming up from the engine compartment.  All on board got off the boat and into the water and then into other boats who came to assist.  The fire quickly spread and the boat became fully engulfed.  The fire department towed the boat to the boat launch.  I assisted in putting out the fire utilizing a jetski to spray it off.  It appeared to have been a mechanical issue and no operator error involved.


BARDID: ME-2018-0013
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SEBAGO L
NearestCityorTown: Raymond
County: Cumberland
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel  1 was doing sharp turns next to vessel 2 while he was doing sharp turns and vessel 1 struck vessel 2. Both vessels were operating too fast and too close for the conditions.


BARDID: ME-2018-0014
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: KENNEBUNK P
NearestCityorTown: Lyman
County: YORK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Improper loading
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was paddling on Kennebunk Pond near his residence. When operator rounded the point his canoe tipped to the side and took on water. The canoe capsized and his neighbor helped him out of the water. the operator was complaining of trouble breathing and was transported to Southern Maine Medical Center in Biddeford.


BARDID: ME-2018-0015
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ANDROSCOGGIN RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Lisbon
County: ANDROSCOGGIN
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper anchoring
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Overloading
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Watercraft was anchored from the stern in swift moving current from the river. The watercraft was unstable and a couple of occupants were intoxicated causing the boat to overturn and the occupants going overboard.


BARDID: ME-2018-0016
State: ME
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2018-07-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Boothbay Harbor
NearestCityorTown: Boothbay Harbor
County: Lincoln
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 1 went out and encountered "choppy conditions".  Operator turned to head in and took a wave over the rail.  Vessel 1 sank.  Operator was able to grab type four flotation and swim to shore.


BARDID: ME-2018-0017
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:11:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Swan Lake
NearestCityorTown: Swanville
County: Waldo
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
While setting up for a fourth of July boat parade, Vessel one was stationary in the lake with the motor off and was approached by vessel 2.  Vessel 2 was clutch ahead, driving perpendicular to the port side of Vessel 1.  The owner/operator of Vessel 2 was distracted by something and turned his attention away from the direction of travel and struck Vessel 1 broadside on the port side with the pontoons.  No injuries, but damage over the $2000 threshold was witnessed to Vessel 1.


BARDID: ME-2018-0019
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityorTown: Kennebunkport
County: York
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was being operated by Operator who was searching for a safe anchorage and grounded out on rock pile. During low tide the vessel leaned on it's port side, causing a rock to puncture a hole in the hull.


BARDID: ME-2018-0020
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityorTown: North Haven
County: KNOX
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator and passengers aboard Vessel A were cruising around McIntosh Ledge. The operator of Vessel A did not see the ledge and ran into it with vessel A. This caused damage to the bulbess bow and water began to enter the vessel. The vessel was grounded on the ledge for approximately three hours before the tide came back and vessel A was able to float off the ledge. The operator and passengers began using their own electric pumps to try and pump out water. The operator realized there was to much damage to the vessel and called the Coast Guard. Vessel A and the four passengers were taken back to Rockland.


BARDID: ME-2018-0021
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Penobscot Bay
NearestCityorTown: North haven
County: knox
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 is small manually propelled rowing dinghy. Operator attempting to secure bow line to his moored sailing vessel. While attempting to secure operator falls overboard and holds on to side of vessel while in the water. Operator/victim in water for approximately 30 minutes, local Samaritan calls emergency services. Victim transported to local hospital for treatment; hypothermia.


BARDID: ME-2018-0022
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SEBAGO L
NearestCityorTown: Naples
County: CUMBERLAND
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was anchored at a sand bar which is a popular swimming area on Sebago Lake. Vessel 2 was also looking for a spot on the sandbar to anchor when it came up to Vessel 1. The winds were very strong at this time causing very rough water conditions. The wind and waves started forcing Vessel 2 towards the bow of Vessel 1. The Owner of Vessel 2 jumped into the shallow water to try to keep his boat from being blown into Vessel 1 while the Operator of Vessel 2 put the motor in neutral. Victim 1 ran up to the bow of Vessel 1 and put her foot out to try to hold Vessel 2 off from hitting her boat. A wave caused the stern of Vessel 2 to rise up and it came down on top of the bow of Vessel 1. 

Victim 1's right foot got caught underneath the corner of Vessel 2's stern which severed a tendon to one of her toes. The Owner of Vessel 1 hollered to the Operator of Vessel 2 that his wife had been injured and the Operator of Vessel 2 threw out a small first aid kit. Once Vessel 2 had been freed from Vessel 1's anchor line which they had gotten caught on, The Owner and Operator of Vessel 2 found a spot near Vessel 1 and set out their anchor lines. By the time this was done, Vessel 1 had already pulled up its' anchor line and has driving off. The Operator and Owner of Vessel 2 stated that they did not know it was required to report a boating accident when someone was injured. They both said that they are new to boating and do not know all the required regulations. The Operator of Vessel was cited for failing to report a personal injury accident.


BARDID: ME-2018-0023
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sebago Lake
NearestCityorTown: Sebago
County: Cumberland
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper anchoring
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was anchored from stern. Passengers and owner/operator were standing in the rear of the boat. Wave swamped then sunk vessel 1. vessel 1 close to shore and abe to be towed back to shore and passngers swam


BARDID: ME-2018-0024
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CRYSTAL L
NearestCityorTown: Harrison
County: CUMBERLAND
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel A was towing two young girls on a tube when he hit his own wake with the side the boat causing it to flip over. There were two other adults onboard at the time. There were no life jackets on the boat, however, operator A advised that he did have three Type IV seat cushions. The two girls being towed on the tube were wearing Coast Guard approved life jackets. The three occupants on vessel A were quickly picked up by two other boats that were nearby and taken to shore. Vessel A was towed to the boat landing and loaded onto a trailer provided by a local marina who will be doing the repairs to the motor. there was no damage to the boat itself and no one sustained any injuries. The operator was cited for operating an unregistered motorboat and issued a warning for not having the proper PFD's onboard Vessel A.


BARDID: ME-2018-0025
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-08-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:24:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LONG L
NearestCityorTown: Naples
County: Cumberland
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 and vessel 2 were both rented watercraft.  The water was very congested and both operators were inexperienced in operating PWC's.  Vessel 1 approached vessel 2 and the waves pushed the corner of vessel 1 into vessel 2 resulting in damage to vessel 1. There were no injuries.


BARDID: ME-2018-0026
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-08-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MOUSAM L
NearestCityorTown: Shapleigh
County: YORK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel  1 was towing two people on a tube. Victim1 fell off the tube while under tow. Vessel 2 was following behind vessel 1 and did not see Victim1 fall off until the last minute. Vessel 2 attempted to avoid Victim1 who was now in the water but was unable to stop in time. Vessel 2 struck Victim1 in the head. Victim1 was taken to Southern Maine Medical and suffered a concussion.


BARDID: ME-2018-0027
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-08-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Potts Harbor
NearestCityorTown: Harpswell
County: CUMBERLAND
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 did not follow navigational buoys correctly and struck a rock. Injured individual fell from deck down the companion way as a result of the collision. Injured person was taken to the hospital for injuries sustained from fall.


BARDID: ME-2018-0028
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SACO RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Fryeburg
County: Oxford
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator driving Vessel 1 south/downriver. Struck submerged rock then fixed granite bridge abutment. Current and shallow water in area where collision hapened


BARDID: ME-2018-0029
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-08-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: MOOSEHEAD L
NearestCityorTown: Harfords Point Twp
County: PISCATAQUIS
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel A was found grounded on rocks near the shore of Deer Island on Moosehead Lake. The throttle of vessel A was slightly forward and there were a pair of swimming shorts turned inside out on the floor of the vessel.  A search of the vessel located a cooler full of beer, a phone and wallet of the owner. There were five PFD's located on vessel A, all of which were stored in hatches and none readily accessible. Investigators reviewed vessel A's navigation device which showed the vessel had been traveling north when it made a wide loop to the west before moving in a straight line east to where it was located on shore. Investigation determined the operator had been camping in Spencer Bay Campsite and had not returned the previous evening. Divers located the naked body of the operator/victim the following day. Family members stated the operator/victim enjoyed skinny dipping which account for the swim suit located in the vessel.  The medical examiners office declared the cause of death of the operator/victim to be a drowning. Toxicology reports showed the operator/victims Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) to be .013.


BARDID: ME-2018-0030
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:41:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHEMO POND
NearestCityorTown: Bradley
County: Penobscot
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 containing three occupants was motoring around lake. Operator of vessel 1 stopped to allow one occupant (witness) to get into water and onto tube. Occupant 1 began to struggle and occupant 2 (deceased) went into water to assist occupant 1 and became exhausted and slipped below surface of water. Operator and occupant 1 went back to shore to awaiting personnel.


BARDID: ME-2018-0031
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-08-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:44:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: DAMARISCOTTA L
NearestCityorTown: Jefferson
County: LINCOLN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel A was traveling northbound along the east shore of Damariscotta Lake in Jefferson.  At approximately 2044 hours, the operator of Vessel A struck Victim 1 with the propeller of Vessel A.  

Victim 1 and a companion were swimming in front of a property owned by the companion of Victim 1.  Operator of Vessel A realized that he struck something in the water and traveled back to the area of impact.  

Victim 1 was placed on Vessel A and transported back to the dock on shore.  Victim 1 sustained four distinct strike marks from the propeller of Vessel A.  These strike marks were located on Victim 1 right leg starting below the knee and continuing to the mid section.  Victim 1 was pronounced deceased on shore by medical personnel that arrived on scene.


BARDID: ME-2018-0032
State: ME
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2018-08-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Saco River
NearestCityorTown: Saco
County: York
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was heading inbound into the Saco River from open ocean under sail and was within the confines of the breakwater.  There were a number of PWC's heading outbound of the river.   The last PWC made an abrupt turn to port and ended up in front of vessel 1 which was under sail.  Vessel 2 was struck on the starboard bow above and below the gunwale by vessel 1's bow stem due to vessel 1's inability to maneuver.  Vessel 2 began to take on water after the two occupants of vessel 2 were thrown into the water by the impact.   Both occupants of vessel 2 held on to vessel 2 until the lead PWC and another good Samaritan vessel came to assist.

Operator of vessel 2 sustained a laceration to the top of the right ear requiring medical attention to close the injury. Both occupants of Vessel 2 went to the hospital for a checkup and were released after the ear was treated.


BARDID: ME-2018-0033
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-08-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Boothbay Harbor
NearestCityorTown: Boothbay Harbor
County: Lincoln
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with commercial vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator vessel 1 was distracted by grand children and stuck vessel 2.  Vessel 2 was moored at the time with no one on board.


BARDID: ME-2018-0034
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityorTown: Kennebunkport
County: York
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper anchoring
AccidentCause2: Congested waters
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was rafted to a vessel  in Stage Harbor.  The other vessel was anchored. They had 5 fenders in between the two. An unknown vessel produced a wake and caused vessel 1 and the anchored vessel  to rock and collide, ripping the exhaust vent out of vessel 1. Owner/operator 1 claims the wake was from the unknown vessel.


BARDID: ME-2018-0035
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-08-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: KENNEBEC RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Gardiner
County: KENNEBEC
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 stalled during docking and drifted into Vessel 2 causing damage.  The handrail on the port side and port side window were damaged on vessel 1.  The anchor cradle was damaged on vessel 2.  Vessel 2 was docked and unoccupied at the time of the incident.


BARDID: ME-2018-0036
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-09-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Casco Bay
NearestCityorTown: Yarmouth
County: CUMBERLAND
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was cruising through unknown waters in Casco Bay, Maine.  The operator of Vessel 1 appears to have misread the navigational markers in the area of operation and ran vessel 1 over Basket Island Ledge.  No injuries were reported and vessel 1 was not taking on water.   TOW BOAT US took the disabled vessel and occupants in tow back to Portland Maine.


BARDID: ME-2018-0037
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-09-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: portland Harbor
NearestCityorTown: Portland
County: CUMBERLAND
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: Vessel destruction
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Sail dismasting
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was sailing in Portland Harbor during a windy day.   At some point while under sail, the upper stay to the mast broke at the deck.  Then the mast was unsupported and the mast broke at the middle and then the mast then broke just above the cabin top and then the mast and associated rigging went off the port side into the water.  No injuries were sustained by any of the occupants.  There was extensive damage to the rigging and surrounding hardware and electronics.


BARDID: ME-2018-0039
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-09-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MARANACOOK L
NearestCityorTown: Readfield
County: KENNEBEC
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Injured party exited vessel 1 via stern ladder to urinate into water. When doing so, vessel 1 operator did not take boat out of gear. Injured persons leg hit propeller when she entered water, causing a severe cut and broken leg. Vessel operator did not call 911, took injured person to hospital on his own. I was called two days later by operator stating the facts. I investigated and noticed alcohol was present in the vessel. Vessel had not been used since incident.


BARDID: ME-2018-0040
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-09-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SOUTHWEST HARBOR
NearestCityorTown: Southwest Harbor
County: Hancock
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel one was transiting westerly into Southwest Harbor, through the outer mooring field, during night time hours. Operator of vessel one is very familiar with the area and was piloting visually as well by aid of onboard GPS unit. While operator of vessel ones attention was focused on the GPS unit, the vessel collided with vessel 2, which was secured on a mooring within the established mooring field. Vessel 2 was securely moored with no persons onboard. A dinghy was secured aboard vessel two overhanging its stern, secured by an onboard davit system. Vessel one impacted vessel two in its stern area and was then redirected to the left or port side. Damage of both vessels was consistent with the statements of the vessel ones operator. Damage was sustained to both vessels as well as the dinghy that overhung vessel twos stern area.


BARDID: ME-2018-0041
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-08-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SEBAGO L (LITTLE)
NearestCityorTown: Gray
County: CUMBERLAND
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator A reports operating vessel 1 after dark on plane and striking the yellow / plastic swim float owned by the property owner. The float was floating off Crescent Island by approximately 85 feet. Crash marks indicate that vessel 1 traveled over the top of the float causing a large crack / hole to form. The float later took on water from waves and rain and sunk.


BARDID: ME-2018-0044
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-09-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Belfast Bay
NearestCityorTown: Belfast
County: Waldo
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 2 was trying to sail up into Belfast Harbor. Operator 2 lost visual of the channel. Operator 2 was trying to get back into the channel only using the sail. Vessel 2 was passing Vessel 1 on the starboard side. The wind shifted to the North, which pushed Vessel 2 sideways toward Vessel. Operator 2 turned to port to try and clear Vessel 1's bow. This resulted in Vessel 2's bow anchor hitting Vessel 1's starboard side on the bow. Operator 2 notified the local harbor master.


BARDID: ME-2018-0045
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-08-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: New Meadows River
NearestCityorTown: Harpswell
County: Cumberland
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 5, 2018 at approximately 1518 hours I received a complaint of a boating accident involving PI on the New Meadows River in Harpswell and the boat was located on Holbrook Street. When I arrived on scene the boat was no longer there and everyone on board was gone. An on call Rescue Personnel from the town was on site and informed me that Victim sustained severe lacerations to her right leg from the boats propeller.

Operator A was the operator of the 15 foot vessel. Victim was rushed to Midcoast Hospital in Brunswick and it was determined she needed to be life flighted to Maine Medical in Portland. There were 7 individuals on board the 15 foot recreational boat. 

The two ladies were on the bow of the boat and the five guys were in the boat. According to witness statements the boat took on a wave and tossed the first girl off the boat. The operator cut the boat hard to the right which tossed the victim overboard. Victim was submerged under water and was struck by the propeller of the boat three times.


BARDID: ME-2018-0046
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-10-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityorTown: CAPE ELIZABETH
County: CUMBERLAND
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL OWNER/OPERATOR WAS RETURNING TO SEAL COVE IN HIS KAYAK. THE WEATHER AND WIND SHIFTED DIRECTION PLACING THE VESSEL IN A FOLLOWING CURRENT AND SEA. WATER BEGAN TO BREAK OVER THE STERN FLOODING THE AFT COMPARTMENT.  OWNER SHIFTED WEIGHT FORWARD TO BALANCE THE VESSEL AND THEN BEGAN TO BAIL THE WATER FROM THE AFT COMPARTMENT AND THEN THE KAYAK ROLLED TO STARBOARD AND PUT HIM IN THE WATER AND THEN SANK.  HE BEGAN TO SWIM TOWARD SHORE AND WAS PICKED UP BY A GOOD SAMARITAN WHO WAS IN THE AREA AND SAW HIM.   HE WAS RELAYED TO THE USCG AND THEN TO EMS FOR TRANSPORT TO THE HOSITAL FOR HYPOTHERMIA AND GENERAL CHECKUP.  NO OTHER PEOPLE WERE IN THE WATER/BOAT.


BARDID: ME-2018-0047
State: ME
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2018-10-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CASCO BAY
NearestCityorTown: Portland
County: CUMBERLAND
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR HAD LAUNCHED ROWING VESSEL FROM SHORELINE. OPERATOR HAD UNDERESTIMATED WEATHER CONDITION'S AND HAD ALSO PLACED A HEAVY MARINE BATTERY IN THE BOW AREA OF THE VESSEL, CAUSING THE BOW OF THE VESSEL TO SIT LOWER IN THE WATER THAN USUAL, REDUCING FREEBOARD IN THE BOW. AS OPERATOR ROWED FROM SHORELINE HEAVY WIND PUSHED HIM FURTHER SOUTH WHILE ALSO PUTTING THE VESSEL BOW INTO ONCOMING WAVES AND CHOPPY WATER. WATER BEGAN TO ENTER THE VESSEL OVER THE BOW AND THE VESSEL BECAME SWAMPED BEFORE SINKING ENTIRELY. OPERATOR WAS SEATED INSIDE OF THE VESSEL AS THE VESSEL SANK AND ENTERED THE WATER AFTER THE VESSEL BECAME COMPLETELY SUBMERGED. 

OPERATOR ENTERED THE WATER WITHOUT A LIFE PRESERVER AND ESTIMATED TO BE IN THE WATER FOR APPROXIMATELY FIFTEEN MINUTES. OPERATOR SWAM TOWARDS A MOORING AND CLUNG TO MOORING LINE UNTIL RESCUED BY CITY OF PORTLAND FIRE DEPARTMENT AND OTHER PASSING RECREATIONAL BOATER.


BARDID: ME-2018-1000
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Portsmouth Harbor
NearestCityorTown: Portsmouth
County: Rockingham
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Light
Visibility: unknown
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
One person was rescued early Wednesday afternoon after a boat capsized off Goodwin Road. A commanding officer for the U.S. Coast Guard, said one person was transported by EMS to a nearby hospital. The accident was reported before 12:30 p.m. June 6. Officer said he could not comment on the person’s condition. Kittery fire officials could not be reached immediately for comment.


BARDID: ME-2019-0001
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-04-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: DAMARISCOTTA L
NearestCityorTown: Jefferson
County: Lincoln
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator A was trolling on the lake and shifted his weight in the small craft causing it to list and take on water over the portside stern, the boat filled will water capsizing and tossing Operator A into the water, Operator A managed to partially put on his pfd and yelled for help, Operator A was pulled from the water by another fisherman, Operator A was transported to the hospital and treated for hypothermia and released.


BARDID: ME-2019-0002
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-05-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NICKERSON L
NearestCityorTown: New Limerick
County: Aroostook
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause3: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator A was traveling west on Nickerson Lake in vessel A. Operator A made a sharp turn into a wake causing Operator A to be thrown from the boat and become Victim 1. 

The leg of Victim 1 became stuck between the transom and the fuel tank causing victim 1's head to be submerged. Vessel 1 began to circle allowing Victim 1 to come free of Vessel 1. Vessel 1 stalled out shortly after allowing victim 1 to swim to Vessel 1 to hold on until help arrived.


BARDID: ME-2019-0003
State: ME
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-05-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SEBEC RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Sebec
County: PISCATAQUIS
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Both occupants of Vessel A had entered the Sebec river Canoe race.  They were in a red, 16' Old Town Charles River canoe.  They left the start in the second heat around 1000hrs.  At approximately 1025 hrs, the pair struck a rock on their port side.  

This caused the canoe to take on water and swamp, as they were thrown free of the canoe.  Then canoe then broached on a rock in the middle of a set of rips.  When this happened, the bowman (Vessel owner) became trapped between the canoe and the rock, with his left ankle area becoming pinned.  

Subject was pinned against the rock and in water to his chest for approximately 1.5 hrs before he was freed by rescue personnel, who had to cut the boat in half to free him.  He and Operator  A were then brought by boat to the boat landing in town Milo by Fire department watercraft, before being transported to Mayo for evaluation.  Subject was suffering from on set of hypothermia and his leg was being evaluated.  Operator A was evaluated, but in good condition.    Air temperatures where approximately 56 degrees with water temps in the mid 40's


BARDID: ME-2019-0004
State: ME
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-06-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Umsaskis Lake
NearestCityorTown: Ashland
County: Aroostook
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
The Operator of the Vessel stated he was traveling in a northwest direction on Umsaskis Lake when the vessel suddenly starting taking on water.  

The vessel quickly had taken on enough water that it started sinking and both the operator and victim 1 were in the water.  The operator stated that he tried to get a life jacket on but was unable to and ripped the lifejacket in the process of the vessel sinking.  

After approximately 1 hour Victim 1 was able to get to shore.  Victim 1 was able to make his was to some nearby campers and recruit help for the operator of the vessel.  

The operator hung onto a piece of life jacket and a 3 gallon gas can for approximately 3 hours in the water before help arrived.  The operator was treated for hyperthermia.  The operator and Victim 1 both stated that they thought that "seem split" on the vessel and that's why it took on water so suddenly and sunk the vessel.  The vessel has sunk and not been recovered.


BARDID: ME-2019-0005
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-06-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NORTHEAST Pond
NearestCityorTown: Lebanon
County: YORK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 2 had made a quick turn and was thrown from the PWC. Vessel 2 was stopped in the water floating. Operator of Vessel 1 did not see Vessel 2 was stopped in front of her and hit the side of Vessel 2 going partially over the top of it. Vessel 1 made impact with front of PWC. Operator of Vessel 2 was not on PWC during impact.


BARDID: ME-2019-0007
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-06-07 00:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: WATCHIC P
NearestCityorTown: Standish
County: Cumberland
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was last seen at a campfire at 61 Eleanor Ave at approximately midnight.  At 1306hrs the next afternoon the subject's wife reported him and a kayak missing.  a hasty search of area was conducted and the victims overturned kayak and fishing equipment were located on east shore of Watchic Lake.  Dive operations started shortly after until dark with negative results.  The victims body was recovered by the Warden Service dive team the following afternoon.


BARDID: ME-2019-0008
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GRAND L (EAST)
NearestCityorTown: Weston
County: AROOSTOOK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel C was travelling east under power on East Grand Lake approximately 200 yards off Davenport Point in Weston Maine. Vessel B was under power moving alongside vessel C. 

Vessel A was also under power moving alongside vessel B. The 3 vessels were communicating to one another. After their conversation, vessel A accelerated forward to leave the group. Vessel B also accelerated but there was not enough room for him to pass between vessels A and C. 

Vessel B turned to the left to pass behind vessel A and prevent striking vessel C. Vessel B struck the right rear corner of vessel A striking operator A in the lower back with the bow of vessel B. 

The collision caused operator A to fall into the water. Operator B and passenger 3 jumped into the water to assist operator A. Neither operator A or B had taken a boaters safety course. Operator A had less than 1 hour experience operating a personal watercraft. Operator B also had less than 1 hour experience operating a personal watercraft.


BARDID: ME-2019-0009
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:01:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PENOBSCOT RIVER
NearestCityorTown: T5 R8 WELS
County: PENOBSCOT
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was traveling downstream on the East Branch of the Penobscot River.  They approached the Mic Lic rips portion of the river, and the middle of the canoe became stuck on a rock, and the canoe turned sideways in the river.  Both occupants of the canoe fell out of the canoe on the upstream side. Operator A injured his leg and back area when he stuck the bottom of the river after falling out.  Passenger B was not injured.


BARDID: ME-2019-0011
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: POCASSET L
NearestCityorTown: Wayne
County: KENNEBEC
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On the morning of 07/06/2019 the body was located in an aluminum boat on Pocasset Lake.  I responded and located the boat drifting near a hazard buoy.  body was slumped over the transom, with the torso and arms submerged.  The was a 12 foot aluminum boat with a tiller style outboard motor.   No visible trauma to arms or torso from propeller.  No significant damage observed on watercraft indicating collision.  As a result of the investigation it was determined that subject was drinking and smoking marijuana throughout the day.  He left a party by himself at approximately 2100 hours and never returned.  blood alcohol level was determined to be a 0.44%, chemical tests and the investigation also revealed evidence of marijuana use.  Medical examiner ruled cause of death to be drowning.


BARDID: ME-2019-0012
State: ME
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-07-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: EMBDEN P
NearestCityorTown: Embden
County: SOMERSET
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 28th, 2019, at approximately 1130 hours, I received a call from in reference to his PWC exploding while attempting to start it. Operator reported that he had his PWC docked on Embden Pond when it happened.

Operator had uncovered his Yamaha Jet ski(Hull#YAMA2570E303) which was docked. The PWC had been docked for about two weeks as the residence in a camp and gets occasional weekend use. After uncovering the unit I waited several minutes, unsecured from the dock and engaged the start button. Needless to say, that was it (boom)! Debris scattered in many locations.  Operator flew several feet in the air  and only suffered only minor scrapes on his left leg. 


BARDID: ME-2019-0013
State: ME
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-07-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityorTown: Saco
County: York
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 being was on the wrong side of the Saco River channel. Vessel one was on the right of the red buoy in the Jetty and struck the Jetty.


BARDID: ME-2019-0014
State: ME
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-07-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityorTown: Kennebunkport
County: York
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was under sail and began drifting towards Cape Anne Rocks. Engine was out of fuel and vessel 1 struck rocks and sank.


BARDID: ME-2019-0015
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityorTown: Deer Isle
County: Hancock
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Sail dismasting
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
A fast moving thunderstorm moved in and took operator A by surprise.  He was unable to get behind the nearby island, Conary Island in time, and the strong winds caused the main boom for the main sail to break.  The sailboat then capsized.  

Operator A struggled to right the sailboat.  A third party then came over and assisted with up righting the sailboat. They then towed the sailboat to Conary Island, where operator A was able to pump the water out.  

Operator A was then given a ride back to Wooden Boat in Brooklin where operator A works and keeps vessel 1.  

I met operator A at the dock at wooden boat where he and another employee went out on a powerboat, got onto Conary Island, pumped the water out, and then towed vessel 1 back to Wooden Boat.


BARDID: ME-2019-0016
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: atlantic ocean
NearestCityorTown: north haven
County: knox
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On the afternoon of 07/12/2019 at approximate time of 1800 hours vessel 1 heading in south westerly direction into western cove of Pulpit Harbor, North Haven, ME. 

Vessel 1 slowed to prepare to anchor for the evening in the cove. While entering and preparing the anchor Vessel 1 consisting of 1 person operator/crew drifted into Vessel 2 which was moored in the same cove; there were no persons on board vessel 2 at the time of occurrence. 

Vessel 1 bumped starboard bow into starboard side bow and mid ship on vessel 2 causing damage to vessel 2 rail and fiberglass hull. Vessel 1 anchor also hooked into cable stays attached to vessel 2 mast, snapping the cables. Unknown other damage to mast and vessel structure. Vessel 1 reporting minimal to no damage to vessel 1.


BARDID: ME-2019-0017
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:56:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic ocean
NearestCityorTown: Vinalhaven
County: Knox
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On the afternoon of 07242019 Vessel 1 under engine power traveling southerly past triangle ledge number 5 buoy at approximately 1356 hours. Operator was heading toward green buoy number 1 can south of that position. 

Operator reports that gps plotter on scale of 3 miles did not depict the triangle ledge buoy. Operator reports that when he scaled down his plotter and realized that there was another buoy it was too late to correct his course and struck submerged ledge. 

Vessel sustained heavy damage to keel and interior vessel structure and fixtures. Vessel did not take on water and made it to carvers harbor Vinalhaven under own power. Operator and female passenger sustained bruises along thighs from impact with helm.


BARDID: ME-2019-0018
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Maranacook Lake
NearestCityorTown: Readfield
County: KENNEBEC
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel A is a fiberglass hull, jet propulsion vessel which had been operated for most of the day in Maranacook Lake with 5 adults on board. As the persons on board describe the incident, the boat was fine for the day and the noticed it was taking on water. 

The operator started the engine and engaged the throttle in attempt to get the vessel to the nearest island. As he did so, it took on more water and quickly sank in approximately 15 feet of water. 

All occupants were in the water and picked up by some passing boaters. After the vessel was recovered, it was determined that the engine compartment vents were likely what helped flood the vessel. It's believed that with the number of adults aboard, the naturally low freeboard to the vessel and other boat wakes contributed to water pouring in the engine compartment vents. The boat took on water without the operator knowing until the last minute. No bilge pump was installed to help with flooding.


BARDID: ME-2019-0019
State: ME
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-08-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:39:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Saco Bay
NearestCityorTown: Biddeford
County: York
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel (1) was operating in the evening, and was changing speeds while operating near Negro Island. The operator of vessel (1) was attempting to navigate towards a navigation buoy when he ran aground on Negro Island. The operator and passenger were both ejected from vessel (1).


BARDID: ME-2019-0020
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SYSLADOBSIS L (LOWER
NearestCityorTown: Lakeville Plt
County: Maine
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was being operated and then vessel tipped throwing operator into the water and took on water.  2 female passengers fell out and vessel then started making circles striking one of the females in the leg with the propeller.  Vessel then ran over a floating towel and stopped the motor from running. Injured party was recovered from the water and taken to the hospital where numerous cuts were stitched up.


BARDID: ME-2019-0021
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:26:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HEBRON L
NearestCityorTown: Monson
County: PISCATAQUIS
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
About 1720 hrs, on 8/3/2019, Operator A was driving Vessel A on Hebron Lake in Monson, ME. About 1724 hrs, Operator B began driving Vessel B in the vicinity of Vessel A. 

The two vessels proceeded to make consecutive sharp turns in the water, crossing each other's wakes. At 1726 hrs, Operator B turned in front of Operator A's vessel. Operator A stated Operator B was 100-150 feet in front of him and he was unable to avoid striking Vessel B. 

Operator A stated he should have accelerated and turned to avoid Vessel B, however, he left off the throttle and was unable to steer Vessel A.  The front left portion of Vessel A struck the top right side of the cowling and front passenger portion of Vessel B. 

The left front portion of Vessel A also stuck Operator B who was knocked off Vessel B into the water. Operator A found Operator B face down and unconscious in the water but Operator B recovered when Operator A turned her over onto her back. Operator B's left wrist and fingers on her right hand were broken. Operator B also had trouble breathing due to an injured larynx. 

A boat on shore rescued Operator B and an off duty paramedic provided aid until an ambulance arrived. Operator B was transported by a Life Flight helicopter to Eastern Maine Medical Center and from there to Massachusetts General Hospital.  Investigation determined both operators were wearing USCG approved PFD's when the crash occurred. Neither operator showed signs of alcohol use and none was noted at or near the scene. The crash appeared to occur due to the reckless operation of Operator's A and B. Speed and an improper turn by Operator B contributed to the crash.


BARDID: ME-2019-0023
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ELLIS P
NearestCityorTown: Roxbury
County: Oxford
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel A was using an electric motor on a kayak.  Operator of Vessel A stopped the motor and capsized the kayak.  Operator of Vessel A had a heart condition that was aggravated by being thrown into the water and struggling to swim for life jacket (which was not worn at the time of the capsizing) and attempting to get the boat upright. Operator of Vessel A was transported to the hospital for an aggravation of his heart condition as a result of the capsizing.


BARDID: ME-2019-0024
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:25:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: ANDROSCOGGIN RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Bethel
County: Oxford
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 became stuck on rocks while traveling down stream. While trying to free the vessel by pushing with paddles and by foot the vessel capsized. Victim 1 became stuck underneath the vessel and was unable to be revived once pulled from underneath the vessel.


BARDID: ME-2019-0025
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityorTown: North Haven
County: Knox
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
I heard owner hailing the Coast Guard Over channel 16 on the VHF. I heard the lat/long that owner gave, I heard there were six people aboard the vessel, that they had struck a rock ledge, everyone had personal flotation devices on and that they might be taking on water.  

I responded. Once on scene, I made contact with owner and found that they were not taking on water.  They had put out their anchor and within a matter of minutes, the tide had already taken them off the ledge and they were floating on anchor.  Operator A hit submerged ledge due to inattention.


BARDID: ME-2019-0026
State: ME
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-08-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:31:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SEBEC L
NearestCityorTown: Dover-Foxcroft
County: PISCATAQUIS
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Failure to vent
AccidentCause2: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel A was undocking from fuel dock at Merrill's Marina. While navigating out of the Marina, Operator A reported an explosion from the engine compartment and the engine stalled. A fire ensued in the engine compartment and both occupants abandoned the vessel into approximately 4 feet of water. Fire extinguishers were deployed with no effect. Boat was push out of marina, where it burned to the waterline.


BARDID: ME-2019-0027
State: ME
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:03:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LONG L
NearestCityorTown: T17 R4 WELS
County: AROOSTOOK
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator put boat in the water for the first time this year.  Operator asked passenger if he wanted to go for a ride.  Passenger accepted.  

Operator stated that he was traveling at about 40-50 mph on plane when he noticed the smell of "burning" plastic.  As Operator pulled the throttle back he observed smoke starting to come out of interior compartments.  At that point he stopped the boat and saw flames coming from the engine compartment.  

At this time, a near-by boat saw the incident and went over to assist Operator and Passenger.  Both operator and passenger put PFD's on at this time.  Operator and Passenger boarded the "rescue" boat.  Attempts were made to tow burning boat into shore for fire department to put fire out.  

When flames became too large, the tow rope was cut, freeing the towing vessel from the burning vessel.  Winds that day slowly pushed the burning boat close enough to the Madawaska shoreline where the fire department, with assistance from other private vessels, was able to get a hose out to burning vessel and extinguish the fire.  The burnt vessel, now a total loss, was towed to shore and removed by a front-end loader.  Maine Department of Environmental Protection (MDEP) was notified due to the fire suppression foam floating in the water.  It appeared that no fuel was spilled during the course of this incident.


BARDID: ME-2019-0028
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:40:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: BRETTUNS P
NearestCityorTown: Livermore
County: ANDROSCOGGIN
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
The following is a summary of the investigation.  For full report contact the Maine Warden Service Headquarters in Augusta. 

On August 23rd, 2019 I, Warden was dispatched to a report of a possible drowning on Brettuns Pond in the Town of Livermore. 

I determined that Operator was operating his 12 foot aluminum boat across Brettuns Pond.  The boat was occupied by Operator and two others.  

According to statements made by surviving parties the boat began to take on water and quickly sank in approximately 15 feet of water.  The operator maintains that there were three wearable life jackets on board, while only two wearable type III life jackets were recovered.  

After the boat sank subject1 floated to shore on her back, Operator located a life jacket in the water and used it to get to shore.  Subject2 did not arrive on shore with the others and was found unresponsive in the water by concerned citizens. 

The investigation determined that the boat had a drilled 1" hole in the side of the boat.  With the weight of three adults in the boat it would have brought the hole close to the water line.  It is believed that the hole allowed water into the boat before it ultimately sank.


BARDID: ME-2019-0029
State: ME
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-08-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:18:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COBBOSSEECONTEE L
NearestCityorTown: Manchester
County: Kennebec
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was towing adult male waterskier behind the boat.  Veessel 1 was driving north on cobbesseeconte lake driving towards owner/operator's home on the lake @ tree top ln in manchester.  Vessel 1 turned left - driving west parallel to shore- in order to allow waterskier to let go of tow rope and be dropped off in front of their dock.  After making left turn, vessel 1 drove south, began to gradually decrease speed. 

There were several people seated in the bow seats of vessel 1.  None of them were looking in the direction the boat was headed.  Operator of vessel 1 did not see people in vessels 2 and 3, which were stationary kayaks- containing 2 adults and 3 yr old child.  

Vessel 1 drove over both vessel 2 and 3 - striking each kayak- throwing operators and 1 passenger into the water- vessel 1 struck operator of vessel 2 on the head. After striking vessels 2 and 3 - vessel 1 operator stopped driving forward, turned around, and removed operators and passengers from vessels 2 and 3 which were all conscious and alert floating in the water.  All three occupants of vessels 2 and 3 were wearing inherently buoyant pfds.


BARDID: ME-2019-0030
State: ME
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-09-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityorTown: York
County: York
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Weather
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was operating near the Nubble Lighthouse on 09/04/2019. The operator and passenger began to rig their fishing gear when they noticed they had drifted closer to the rocks. At this time they were unable to start the engine or get Vessel 1 into gear. Once they were able to start Vessel 1 they were grounded on the rocks.


BARDID: ME-2019-0031
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Richardson Lake
NearestCityorTown: Rangeley
County: Oxford
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was driving north on Richardson Lake in Richardson Township Maine, on 8-30-19 at aprox 9 pm during nighttime.  Vessel 1 was ferrying people and camping gear to and from the public boat ramp located on the north shore of the lake to a remote camping site.  

Vessel 1 was not using a GPS nor any electronic navigation devices.  Vessel 1 was driving north towards the lights ashore at the boat ramp when it struck rocks above the surface of the lake and became grounded.

The operator of Vessel 1 sustained a cut to his chin from the abrupt rock crash.  Passenger of Vessel 1 was not injured.  Operator was assisted by another boat on the lake and drove himself to a hospital for medical treatment.


BARDID: ME-2019-0033
State: ME
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-08-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Penobscot Bay
NearestCityorTown: Deer Isle
County: Hancock
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 5th 2019 I chartered a 31' O'Day sailboat (S/V Fletch} from Buck's Harbor Marina and proceeded south in eastern Penobscot Bay. Due to light winds we decided to motor through the channel between the Barred Islands and Great Spruce Head Island. After passing the last island in the channel I turned east to pass north of N "2" (west of Eagle Island and NW of Fling Island). I felt I was far enough north to avoid the rock indicated on the chart but ran aground north of the nun at approximately 1450. 

Attempts to back off the ledge were unsuccessful, so I placed the anchor and 25 feet of chain rode in the dinghy and dropped it approximately 25 yards to my stern to use as a kedge. I also hoped it would lighten the bow of the vessel. Using winches to haul this in with the engine in reverse was not successful. At this point I put out a distress signal and requested assistance. Within about 15 minutes a fishing vessel approached and using the dinghy I brought them a tow line but the boat was unable to dislodge the boat off the reef. Soon another fishing vessel arrived (TM II out of Eagle Island) and they tried pulling in different directions while the other vessel made waves to help bounce the boat off the ledge. Heeling the vessel with the main halyard was also unsuccessful. 

Eventually a tow boat arrived who again tried to pull us off but only succeeded in pulling off the remaining cleats. He then insisted we abandon ship and he was able to get close enough for us to safely disembark. At that time the owner of the vessel arrived and stated he would assume responsibility of the boat while Captain delivered me and my one crewmember back to Buck's Harbor Marine along with the motorized dinghy. Neither of us sustained any injuries. 

At no time did we observe any fuel or oil leakage and there was no debris in the water with the exception of the anchor which was cut free after it became snagged on the ledge. I have been informed that subject successfully removed the diesel fuel from the boat. 

The current status of the vessel is unknown to me. I was told it was no longer on the ledge but have no way of verifying this. As it was not my vessel I felt I did not have the authority to turn it over to a salvage company or otherwise attempt to recover the boat. 


BARDID: ME-2019-0034
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-09-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: KENNEBEC RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Georgetown
County: SAGADAHOC
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The subject was using a personal watercraft. He was following family members southbound on the Sasanoa River. He accelerated and hit a wake created by a commercial lobster boat. He was then ejected from the watercraft into the water. The captain of the lobster boat then hauled him out of the water. Two other vessels came over and happened to be medical personnel. CPR was administered. The injured Subject was then transported to Mid-Coast Hospital and then Maine Medical Center.


BARDID: ME-2019-0035
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-09-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityorTown: Swan's Island
County: Hancock
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Steering
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was sailing his 46 foot sailboat when his steering failed due to being tanged with lobster fishing gear. The vessel collided with Mount Desert Rock doing damage to the vessel.


BARDID: ME-2019-0036
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Northeast Pond
NearestCityorTown: Lebanon
County: York
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel one operating at headway speed north across Pond. Vessel 2 operating towards vessel 1 and operator not looking in front. Operator of vessel 1 yelled to avoid collision. Operator of vessel 2 accelerated and collided with port side of Vessel 1


BARDID: ME-2019-0037
State: ME
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-10-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:14:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Casco Bay
NearestCityorTown: Long Island
County: Cumberland
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was returning to port from hunting the islands in the bay with two occupants.  On the approach between two islands, vessel 1 took the lighted red buoy on their right, and then saw a lighted green up ahead and held course towards that green buoy.  

The operator of vessel 1 was not looking at his nav/plotter and was sailing by sight.    The operator of vessel 1 didn't see the unlit green buoy that marks the ledge of Crow Island on his port bow side.   Seeing only the illuminated green buoy, he held course for that and went up onto and came to rest on the ledge of Crow Island. 

Both occupants were sent forward into the dashboard and sustained multiple serious injuries.


BARDID: ME-2019-8900
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-06-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 05:42:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityorTown: Crow Island
County: Cumberland
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
According to a news media report and information from the Coast Guard, an anchored 34-ft vessel took on water and suffered $85k in damages.  The rate of flow was such that the operator feared his vessel would sink in 20 minutes.


BARDID: ME-2020-0001
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-04-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SABATTUS P
NearestCityorTown: Sabattus
County: ANDROSCOGGIN
WaterConditions: Very rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Three subjects went kayaking on an inflatable kayak during a very windy day. They reached the middle of the lake where they capsized. 2 subjects were rescued by EMS personnel and the 3rd was rescued by Warden Service personnel.


BARDID: ME-2020-0002
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:22:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: BEARCE L (LITTLE)
NearestCityorTown: Meddybemps
County: WASHINGTON
WaterConditions: Very rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of the vessel was heard yelling for help during a period of high wind, by the time help could reach him(approx 5 minutes), he was in the water and unresponsive. Operator was wearing a type v pfd, which was fully inflated when he was located, but it is unknown at what point it had inflated. Operator was wearing a necklace bearing information regarding multiple medical conditions/medications. Unknown at this time whether a medical event took place, causing the operator to enter the water, or the high wind and wave conditions caused the vessel to capsize, ejecting the operator and the operator drowned.


BARDID: ME-2020-0003
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:20:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: ESTES L
NearestCityorTown: Sanford
County: YORK
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was operating the canoe when the wind picked up on Estes Lake. Due to the weather they decided to return to shore. Subject1 turned around to adjust Subject2’s life jacket. When Subject1 turned around the canoe capsized in the rough water. 

Operator held onto Subject1 and Jr until he was no longer able to hold both. Subject1 drowned shortly before the canoe washed up on some rocks. Operator and Subject2 were rescued by a witness. Subject1 was recovered by Maine Warden Service divers two days later.


BARDID: ME-2020-0004
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityorTown: Kennebunk
County: York
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel A had left the Kennebunk River and was heading west back toward the Piscataqua River.   The owner stated that he had his Garmin GPS "zoomed out" too far and as a result went inside a marked ledge.  It was almost high tide and the boat hit a submerged ledge resulting in the lower unit, drive shaft and stainless props being damaged.  The boat was not taking on water and was pushed almost to shore with the flooding tidal action and wind acting upon it.  

The boat came close to shore, 3 of the 4 occupants stepped onto shore while the operator remained with the vessel while shore side, good Samaritans assisted his situation along with the local Fire Department and harbormaster. 

The boat then spent the night pulled onto shore in the gravel beach and was removed on the morning of 5/15/2020 by Sea Tow and taken safely back into the Kennebunk river for the owner to secure and retrieve.


BARDID: ME-2020-0005
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sebago Lake
NearestCityorTown: Windham
County: Cumberland
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Overloading
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator was headed south on the lake in the area of Whites Bridge on Jordan Bay when a wave crashed over the bow and caused the boat to capsize. The operator said that he, the 4 passengers, and the 2 dogs ended up in the water. The operator said that some friends in another boat helped them get to shore. No one was injured.


BARDID: ME-2020-0006
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityorTown: York
County: York
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The operators entered the water at Sea Point Beach in Kittery. Operator of vessel 2 advised that the current seemed to be pulling them out into choppy conditions. The water became rough and vessel two capsized. 

Operator of vessel 2 swam to vessel one and at this point vessel 1 also capsized. Operator of vessel 2 swam to shore to get help, and a good Samaritan operated a paddle board out to the operators of vessel 1's position to retrieve him. The operator of vessel 1 was deceased upon arrival to shore.


BARDID: ME-2020-0008
State: ME
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-05-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Piscataqua River
NearestCityorTown: Eliot
County: YORK
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Traveling from the New Hampshire side of the Piscataqua River Vessel 1 rolled, swamped, and sank. Vessel 1 had a wooden floor, and the operator thought there was water collecting under the floor which caused the boat to roll on its side and shift in weight. Vessel 1 was never recovered. Individuals were picked up by good Samaritans transiting the river.


BARDID: ME-2020-0009
State: ME
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-06-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GRAND L (EAST)
NearestCityorTown: Danforth
County: WASHINGTON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel approached mooring. Operator retrieved mooring rope and pulled vessel backwards into the wind in rough waters causing water to come over the stern. The flood of water the swamped vessel causing the rear of vessel to sink which caused vessel to capsize. Vessel remained capsized, in lake, for 5 days


BARDID: ME-2020-0010
State: ME
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-05-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Portland Harbor
NearestCityorTown: South Portland
County: Cumberland
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Sail dismasting
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The two occupants launched the sailboat at the boat ramp.  They raised the Jib, but there was no wind.  They were headed towards the rocks near the edge of the ramp area and then pulled back towards the floats of the boat ramp.  They then raised the main sail and tried to tack, however the sail block was stuck and the main sail got over powered, snapped the mast and then capsized the boat.  Both occupants went into the water and climbed up onto the centerboard and that then broke.  Both occupants had PFD's on and swam back to the boat ramp floats.  

A Good Samaritan vessel brought the boat closer to the boat ramp for the occupants, who then hauled the boat out of the water on their trailer.


BARDID: ME-2020-0011
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:57:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: DAVIS P
NearestCityorTown: Eddington
County: Penobscot
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 18th 2020 at approximately 2005 hours I received a call from Bangor RCC that there had been a boating related incident on Davis Pond in Eddington.  I was informed that there was a person operating a Personal Watercraft who was towing a tube.  The rider of the tube was pulled into the dock and had a large gash on his leg. I responded to the scene of the accident and collected the information from the Personal watercraft used. I then responded to St. Joseph Hospital in Bangor where i made contact with both Operator 1 and Victim 1.  

Operator 1 explained that he was towing the tube and it drifted towards a floating dock just in front of their camp on Main Rd Eddington.  Victim 1 then attempted to jump off the tube to avoid colliding with the dock.  Operator 1 stated that this is when Victim 1 hit his leg on the dock.  Operator 1 stated that he loaded Victim 1 back onto the personal watercraft and took him to shore.  Operator 1 leg was wrapped in towels and he was driven to the hospital by Operator 1.  

Shortly after speaking with Victim 1 I was able to talk with Victim 1 in the emergency room.  He confirmed the same story i was told by Operator 1 and stated that everyone was wearing their life jackets at the time of the crash.  

I collected information from the two and issued warnings to Operator 1 for operating at greater that headway speed within 200ft of shore and for towing a tube without an observer.


BARDID: ME-2020-0013
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: EAGLE L
NearestCityorTown: Eagle Lake
County: AROOSTOOK
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Personal watercraft was being operated with occupant sitting facing the back of the PWC in order to observe tube that was being towed by PWC. The tube had three riders on it. Occupant told subject to go ahead and take off to begin towing the tube. 

Occupant lost his balance upon take off and fell into the water behind the PWC. Occupant's left hand became entangled in the tow rope as the PWC accelerated. Occupant's four fingers on his left hand were severed at the knuckles. Occupant was transported to shore by another boat where he was taken to the hospital by ambulance. The incident was not reported to law enforcement for over a week until it became an issue at EMMC in Bangor, Maine. The operator stated that he thought it was reported since an ambulance was involved.  It is believed the operator and the injured had been consuming alcoholic beverages. Unfortunately due to the incident not being reported for a week there was no way to prove.


BARDID: ME-2020-0014
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MOOSE P
NearestCityorTown: Athens
County: Somerset
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was operating the Personal watercraft near the dock.   Operator had driven near the dock to allow the skier to drop off near the dock.  Skier dropped off too close to the dock and was unable to avoid striking the dock.  Skier struck the corner of the dock resulting in injuries to thigh and hip.  There was an operator and observer on the PWC.  Operator, observer and skier all wore approved


BARDID: ME-2020-0015
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SEBAGO L
NearestCityorTown: Sebago
County: CUMBERLAND
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel (A) was backing away from the dock. He claimed to have been inexperienced, and overwhelmed by the congestion of boats. Operator of Vessel (A) collided with the end of the dock, creating a small dent and scratch on his boat, and bending and moving the end of the dock. Operator of Vessel (A) made contact with the owner of the dock and agreed to pay for it


BARDID: ME-2020-0016
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:14:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityorTown: Long Island
County: Cumberland
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Restricted Vision
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator A of Vessel 1 ran Vessel 1 aground causing severe damage to the hull and causing it to take on water. After Vessel 1 ran aground, the vessel was secured to a mooring nearby and awaited assistance from a commercial salvage company. None of the passengers were injured. Alcohol had been consumed by Operator A of Vessel 1 and conditions at the time of the crash were dark.


BARDID: ME-2020-0017
State: ME
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-07-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:11:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LONG L
NearestCityorTown: Harrison
County: CUMBERLAND
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
AccidentCause2: Overloading
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
water ran over and in from stern of boat flooding and sinking watercraft. Operator didn't know why the vessel took on water and it sank to the bottom. They were able to get gas tank off and belongs before sinking.


BARDID: ME-2020-0018
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Webhannet River
NearestCityorTown: Wells
County: YORK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
While conducting a search and rescue operation for the operator of Vessel 1 which had run aground in the Webhannet river, the owner/operator was found deceased floating by the Marine Patrol pilot just upriver from the Vessel 1.


BARDID: ME-2020-0020
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CROSS L
NearestCityorTown: T16 R5 WELS
County: Aroostook
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentEvent2: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: Person strikes propeller
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim 1 was waterskiing behind Operator 1's boat (vessel A).  Victim 1 fell while skiing and Operator 1 turned Vessel A to pick Victim 1 up.  When Operator of Vessel A stopped near Victim 1 and put Vessel A in neutral.  

Victim 1 swam to Vessel A.  Victim 1 handed a ski to a passenger in Vessel A.  Victim 1 grabbed onto diving platform of Vessel A in an attempt to climb aboard Vessel A.  

Because of wave turbulence caused by Vessel A and other boats in the area, Victim 1 got pushed closer to Vessel A in a manner which forced Victim 1's legs under the transom of Vessel A. 

 In doing so, the leg of Victim 1 struck the outdrive of Vessel A causing a laceration 4 inches long and 2 inches deep in Victim 1's leg.  Victim 1 was wearing a PFD.


BARDID: ME-2020-0021
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: SHEEPSCOT RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Georgetown
County: SAGADAHOC
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator 1 got got into vessel 1 from the dock to go fishing. He paddled approximately 20 yards then the kayak capsized. Unknown if drugs or alcohol were used. There was a older PFD attached to vessel 1 via bungee cords.


BARDID: ME-2020-0022
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LONG L
NearestCityorTown: Sinclair
County: Aroostook County
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Owner operator was towing a tube behind his 2019 supra se at 19.8 mph.  As he made a corner the tube went around and crossed the wake of another passing boat.  This caused the tube to go airborne and two of the tube occupants hit heads.  One occupant struck his forehead to the back of another head causing injury to his forehead and neck.  No alcohol was involved.


BARDID: ME-2020-0023
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:21:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: TODDY Pond
NearestCityorTown: Orland
County: Hancock
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was following vessel 2 and was trying to overtake or get close to the rear of it.  

Vessel 1 lost control and accelerated into the rear of vessel 2.  Four people were sitting on the lower stern deck of vessel 2 with their feet in the water.  2 of the 4 people were injured and another was killed.


BARDID: ME-2020-0024
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MESSALONSKEE L
NearestCityorTown: Sidney
County: KENNEBEC
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was coming on to plane. 13 year old operator could not see over bow and struck vessel two. No injured, property damage only.


BARDID: ME-2020-0025
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityorTown: South Bristol
County: Lincoln
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
AccidentCause2: Congested waters
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Traveling west from Damarascotta River in "Gut", thru channel under Rt. 129.  Entered 3:00pm.  When 3/4 thru another boat became visible-oncoming.  We were on Rt side of channel and cut to idle.  The oncoming boat did not back up (customary for that channel when not yet in channel) but continued, veering toward our boat.  Struck our boat mid hull, port side and rammed our boat into the rocks, causing hull damage.  At the same time the boat hit my wife, while she was attempting to fend the boat off.  She was injured on her right thumb when the boat hit us, requiring 15 stitches at Miles Memorial ER. There appeared to be no attempt to avert the collision by the other boat/operator or 4 occupants:  back up, stop, fend off, ETC. 

Operator2 Statement:
2 boats collided at the west end of channel under bridge at So. Bristol due to limited visibility and difficult winds and currents. 

MPO:

All information in this report is from the written statements that both parties submitted.  Both parties submitted US Department of Homeland Security US Coast Guard CG-3865 forms.  No on scene investigation was conducted as I was in the Portland area approximately 1.5 hours away at the time of the report.  Both parties were spoken to by telephone.  Both written statements from the involved parties have been digitally preserved and are available upon request from the Maine Marine Patrol.


BARDID: ME-2020-0026
State: ME
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-08-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:49:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LONG L
NearestCityorTown: Naples
County: Cumberland
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Boyfriend and Girlfriend rented two PWC from Dingley's wharf in Naples.  They went out on Long Lake riding.  The female (operator #1) was going slow almost at a drift when the male (operator #2) who claimed to be doing near 20 mph approached her.  He stated that he got nervous, not wanting to hit her, he shut the machine off.  Although these PWC's are equipped with brakes, turning off the engine, circumvents the braking system and does not allow for steering.  The male hit female nearly broadside ejecting her into the water.  She suffered several lacerations and abrasions from the impact.  The female was transported back to Dingleys by another boater while the male was able to drive vessel #2 back.  The female was transported to Bridgton Hospital for medical treatment.


BARDID: ME-2020-0027
State: ME
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-08-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PISCATAQUA R
NearestCityorTown: Kittery
County: York
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was underway transiting into the Piscataqua River. The operator of vessel 1 said that he was following one of his previous track lines on his GPS when he ran into Hicks Rocks in the back channel. The operator of vessel 1 said he was traveling at approximately 15 knots when they struck the rocks. Vessel 1 settled on the rocks and was high and dry as the tide was going out.


BARDID: ME-2020-0028
State: ME
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-08-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GREAT Pond
NearestCityorTown: Belgrade
County: Kennebec
WaterConditions: Very rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel A was operating north into extremely high winds. The vessel started taking on water from the wave activity. Operator A and Passenger A attempted to de-water the boat with the bilge pump. Water continued to flood the vessel. The vessel took on enough water and capsized. Both operator and passenger grabbed inflatable PFD's that had inflated and floated to shore with the vessel. Vessel became beached, upside down.


BARDID: ME-2020-0029
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: PENOBSCOT B
NearestCityorTown: Little Deer Isle
County: Hancook
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Subject went to the shore around 1200-1300 hours on 8/31/2020 to go for a row with wife.  After Wife rowed around in the boat she came back to shore.  Wife has alzheimer's and called his phone multiple times last night but never called 911.  This morning she called her sister and stated that he had not come back, subject 1 called 911.  Subject 1 and wife walked down to shore to look for him and found he deceased face down on the shore.  911 was called by subject 1 stating they had found him.  His skiff was found floating about 100 feet from him with both the oars, PFD and hat inside.  The boat was about 1/3 full of water at this time.


BARDID: ME-2020-0031
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:46:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityorTown: Vinalhaven
County: KNOX
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
They were cruising along dodging lobster traps. Operator 1 thought they were far enough away from the red can. Vessel 1 struck a submerged object. The bilge alarm went off and Crew 2, 3 and 4 went down below to check the alarm. They noticed that water was coming in. Crew 2, 3 and 4 grabbed two crash pumps to begin dewatering vessel 1. Crew 2,3 and 4 grabbed lifejackets for everyone and called the CG. The CG responded and brought a gas powered pump. The pumps were able to keep up with the intake of the water. Vessel 1 was escorted to Belfast Harbor by the CG to be hauled out.


BARDID: ME-2020-0032
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: West Penobscot Bay
NearestCityorTown: North Haven
County: KNOX
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator 1 of Vessel 1 was following two way points between Saddle island and Mark Island. Vessel 1 struck a submerged object. Operator 1 took vessel 1 out of gear. Operator 1 reported it over the radio to CG. MMP was nearby and responded. The vessel was not taking on water, but needed to be towed. MMP towed Vessel 1 into Rockport Harbor to be hauled out.


BARDID: ME-2020-0033
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityorTown: Portland
County: Cumberland
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with commercial vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of the "Elizabeth Anne" drove the boat up a slipway beside Long Wharf in Portland Harbor. When at the head of the slipway he turned around to leave. While turning around the pulpit of the "Elizabeth Anne" hit the starboard-bow of the "Bay View Lady" which was tied to a dock and unoccupied.


BARDID: ME-2020-0034
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-26 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityorTown: Kennebunkport
County: York
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator A was operating vessel A, Operator A engaged the throttle and began turning sharply. Vessel A then struck Vessel B continuing to strike Vessel C and Vessel D. Vessels B, C and D were all tied up in their slips. Operator A was inexperienced.


BARDID: ME-2020-0035
State: ME
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-09-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Saco Bay
NearestCityorTown: Scarborough
County: Cumberland
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 departed land and was headed out to tend recreational lobster gear at around 1730 hours.  Sea state was 2-4 foot seas and 20-25 mph winds.  The propeller got tangled in lobster gear and killed the motor.  while attempting to clear the propeller, waves washed over the transom and had the deck awash. Once the flooding was observed, both men put on PFD's.   The prop was quickly cleared and the motor started and the boat tried to turn and was hit by another large wave which sunk the stern straight down and then the bow went straight up and then the boat rolled to starboard putting both men into the water.  

Both men climbed onto the overturned keel and used a working cell phone to call 911.  Scarborough and Saco FD boats responded within minutes to render assistance.  A rescue swimmer retrieved both men from Bluff island and brought them to the Fire boat.  Both men were brought back to the landing and did not require additional medical care.


BARDID: ME-2020-0036
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: KENNEBEC RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Georgetown
County: Sagadahoc
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel (A) was rowing to a mooring when a large swell tipped Vessel (A) to one side sending the operator overboard. Operator of Vessel (A) was wearing a PFD and was towed into shore in the water with the PFD on. Operator of Vessel (A) was then brought to the local hospital for a medical evaluation.


BARDID: ME-2020-0037
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-10-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityorTown: Rockland
County: Knox
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator 1 was sailing down wind with vessel 1. Operator 1 was trying to put vessel 1 on the mooring. Operator 1 came around the stern of vessel 2 with vessel 1 headed into the wind. At this point, the wind picked up and operator 1 was unable to get vessel 1 on the mooring. Vessel 1 drifted into vessel 2 causing damage to vessel 2.


BARDID: ME-2020-0038
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic OCean
NearestCityorTown: Swan's Island
County: Hancock
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Boat was rented from the owner at Bucks Harbor Marina in Brooksville.  Operators ran out of fuel near Swan's Island.  They failed to switch their tanks to get the motor started, throw an anchor to prevent them from hitting the rocks or paddle away from shore.  The waves pushed the boat on to the rocks and the tide went out.  The boat was later towed off the rocks at high tide.


BARDID: ME-2020-0039
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-10-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:01:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Eggemoggin Reach
NearestCityorTown: Brooklin
County: HANCOCK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was travelling from east to West into Eggemoggin Reach and struck Hay Ledge.  Operator states that he was not paying close enough attention and was also not used to the plotter which he believes should have been zoomed in closer for more detail.  After running aground, PFD's were worn and anchor was set.


BARDID: ME-2020-0040
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Piscataqua River
NearestCityorTown: Kittery
County: York
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 2 was attempting to stop Vessel 1 in the area of Morrison's Lobster Pound in order to address a headway speed violation. Upon getting Vessel 1 to stop, Vessel 2 came along side Vessel 1, and they were facing opposite directions but were parallel. Due to the wake of the moderate boat traffic in the area Vessel 2's port stern struck the port bow area of Vessel 1.


BARDID: ME-2020-0041
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:52:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: FLAGSTAFF L
NearestCityorTown: Dead River Twp
County: SOMERSET
WaterConditions: Very rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Overloading
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator A and Victim 1 with Passenger 1 seated in the middle of the canoe/vessel left the opposite shore to head back towards campsite after having a picnic on the beach, while going across the middle of the large lake with very windy conditions and under power by a small electric motor they capsized.  

Report of missing person on Flagstaff Lake after canoe capsized in the middle of the lake.  Very windy day with clear skies, wave came over the canoe, capsized the canoe, all three individuals in the water, 60 degree air temp and 60 degree water temp.  

The three were able to upright the canoe but not get the water out, they released the battery to get rid of weight with no luck getting water out, they stated they put PFD's on, they only had two, they stated Operator A put one on, Victim 1 put one on and Passenger 1 had two type 4 (seat cushions).  

All three gave up on the canoe and decided to swim to shore.  Victim 1 had the dog, as they all got closer to shore, Passenger 1 took the dog to assist Victim 1 as Passenger 1 stated Victim 1 was have a hard time with the dog as the dogs were climbing up onto Victim 1.  

Operator A and Passenger 1 made it to shore and looked back for Victim 1 but did not see anything.  They both ran for help along the shore and a mile or more from help.  

Passenger 1 stated having more alcohol than Victim 1 and Operator A.  The canoe is owned by Operator 1 and Victim 1's parent and had one appropriate sized paddle and one paddle too small for navigating with that size canoe in that size body of water.  Only two appropriate sized PFD's and two type four seat cushions with three aboard the canoe.  Short one PFD !

Victim 1 was located about 500 feet from shore in 22 feet of water on 9/22/2020 and consistence with the area Passenger 1 took the dog from Victim 1 before making it to shore.


BARDID: ME-2020-0042
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-11-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: BRYANT P
NearestCityorTown: Woodstock
County: OXFORD
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator 1 was operating vessel A. Witnesses observed operator 1 capsize Vessel A. Operator 1 reserviced briefly and then went underwater and did not come back up. Dive team recovered victim on 11/2/2020.


BARDID: ME-2020-0043
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-11-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Penobscot Bay
NearestCityorTown: Northport
County: Waldo
WaterConditions: Very rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Sudden medical condition
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Deceased 1 was found under Vessel 1 unresponsive. Witness 1 and Witness 2 dragged Deceased 1 out of the water and tried to revive Deceased 1. Deceased 1 was pronounced deceased by medical staff.


BARDID: ME-2020-0044
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-10-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:16:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HOPKINS P
NearestCityorTown: Clifton
County: Penobscot
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Improper loading
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Males were paddling along and front passenger shifted in his seat causing imbalance and the occupants went into the water.


BARDID: ME-2020-0045
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:01:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: SEBAGO L
NearestCityorTown: CASCO
County: CUMBERLAND
WaterConditions: Very rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR A WAS JUST STARTING OUT OF A COVE ONTO THE MAIN PORTION OF THE LAKE TOWING A PASSENGER ON A TUBE.  THE WIND WAS EXTERMELY STRONG, WHICH CAUSED MAJOR WAVES.  VICTIM 1 FELL FROM THE TUBE DUE TO SIZE OF THE WAVES.  VICTIM 1 DROWNED WHILE THE OPERATOR WAS TRYING TO RESCUE HIM.  ALL PERSONS ON THE CRAFT HAD BEEN DRINKING


BARDID: ME-2021-0001
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-01-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LONG L
NearestCityorTown: Princeton
County: WASHINGTON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
victim was pushing a canoe across the thin ice in attempt to help a deer that had fallen through the ice.  He was pushing with his foot and his foot broke through the ice and the canoe flipped throwing him into the water capsizing the canoe.  He attempted to get back on the ice but it was too thin.  We deployed the agency airboat to with 2 firefighters we went across the ice and rescued the victim.  He was transported to Calais Regional Hospital with severe hypothermia.  His body temperature was 89 degrees.  We retrieved the canoe and rescued the deer.


BARDID: ME-2021-0002
State: ME
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-04-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:39:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sebago Lake
NearestCityorTown: Naples
County: Cumberland
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
OtherEquipmentFailure: Bilge
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Subject had Just launched boat.  The bilge hose had come off and he could not address the water coming into boat.  Boat sank.


BARDID: ME-2021-0003
State: ME
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-06-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:01:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Androscoggin River
NearestCityorTown: Lisbon
County: ANDROSCOGGIN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
OA was operating the vessel for the first time this year and he took the boat up river and when going through some swift water the motor quit. OA put the anchor out and stopped the vessel from going down stream. OA got the motor running and while trying to get the anchor free he got the anchor line in the prop. This caused the corner of the vessel to be pulled down and it quickly filled with water and sank.


BARDID: ME-2021-0004
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-06-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: north pond
NearestCityorTown: Smithfield
County: Somerset
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was operating around North Pond in Smithfield, Maine along the shoreline area by operator 1. The vessel was being operated at clutch ahead speed. Near the Lat/Long coordinates supplied, the vessel 1 owner notices a flag and buoy on the waters surface which she had never seen before in the pond. As they approached the flag, they decided to stay clear of whatever it was marking. The flag was clearly a universal "diver" flag. As vessel 1 approached the area of the flag, the operator looks in the water sees something silver and thinks it may be a rock but was unsure. Seconds after, they hit the object which was a scuba diver (Victim 1) below the surface who was wearing a silver scuba air tank. 
Victim 1 surfaced and yelled for help. Vessel 1 occupants rendered aid to Victim 1 and were able to get him aboard their vessel. Vessel 1 brought victim 1 to shore and he was rushed by a family member to the area hospital. 
During the investigation, it was determined that alcohol nor drugs were consumed by either member aboard vessel 1 or by victim 1. Operator of vessel 1 stated he had no education in what a Diver flag looked like, even after taking a New Hampshire boating safety course at some point within the last five years. Vessel 1 was not being operated in a reckless manner nor with excessive speed. Operator inexperience and improper lookout are the two main factors in this crash. It could not be determined the exact distance from shore where the impact took place.


BARDID: ME-2021-0005
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-06-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:46:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Messalonskee
NearestCityorTown: Sidney
County: Kennebec
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Four passengers were swimming off of a pontoon boat that was drifting in the lake.  None of the swimmers were wearing PFD's.  The wind was fairly steady, and the boat began drifting away from the swimmers.  They attempted to get back to the boat; two of the swimmers made it to the boat, and the other two fell under the surface and never resurfaced.


BARDID: ME-2021-0006
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: SWAN L
NearestCityorTown: Swanville
County: WALDO
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Drug
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Kayak was found floating on 6/6 around 0630hrs, a debris field with belongings was found a short time later, one of the containers smelled like rum, his paddle washed up on the same side of the lake as the debris, vehicle was reported at the boat landing to local Law enforcement on 6/8, on 6/9 family reported him missing, a search of the lake was conducted from 6/9 until his recovery on 6/14, he was found in 35 feet of water


BARDID: ME-2021-0009
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-07-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Casco Bay
NearestCityorTown: Harpswell
County: Cumberland
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 with a single person on board was being operated in a generally north direction towards Cundy's Harbor traveling at 14.5 knots.  The operator of vessel 1 was being pelted by rain and was taking cover behind a piece of plastic on the bridge to prevent rain from hitting him in the face.  The operator of vessel 1 indicated that he did not see vessel 2 until immediately before the collision.   

Vessel 2 was being operated by a single person with two additional people on board but below deck.  Vessel 2 was being operated at approximately 5 knots.  The operator of vessel 2 reported that he had the hood from his rain jacket over his head and was scanning the horizon and looking to the left to determine the location of near by ledges.  Vessel 2 operator reported good visibility which is corroborated by photos that were received from immediately following the collision.  The operator of vessel 2 did not see vessel 1 until immediately prior to the collision.  

Vessel 2 collided with vessel 1 causing a through hull puncture in the port side bow.  Vessel 1 sustained damage to the bow, sail, and associated rigging.   

Contributing factors

Vessel 1-rule 5 lookout, 6 safe speed, 8 action to avoid collision, 17 action by stand-on vessel.

Vessel 2-rule 5 lookout, 8 action to avoid collision, 15 crossing situation, 16 action by give-way vessel.


BARDID: ME-2021-0010
State: ME
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-07-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 03:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityorTown: Kittery
County: York
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Onboard navigation aids
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 left Portsmouth harbor to transit out of the Piscataqua River. The owner/operator of vessel one turned on the auto pilot to travel towards York, ME. The auto pilot failed at some point after turning it on and the vessel grounded itself on the White Island Reef in Kittery, ME.


BARDID: ME-2021-0011
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SEBAGO L
NearestCityorTown: Casco
County: CUMBERLAND
WaterConditions: Very Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Overloading
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator A of Vessel A had two passengers onboard when she turned to cut into the wake of another boat. As soon as Vessel A went through this wake, it was hit broadside by another wake, possibly its' own. Operator A was thrown forward into the dash while the two passengers collided with each other. All three ended up being thrown into the water. Operator A had her chin split open requiring stitches. The rear passenger was being checked out for signs of a concussion and the middle passenger banged up her arm and knee. All three were transported to Bridgton Hospital by their two mothers where the accident was reported by a hospital nurse. There was no damage to Vessel A.


BARDID: ME-2021-0012
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-06-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: TAYLOR P
NearestCityorTown: Auburn
County: ANDROSCOGGIN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 and V2 were doing circles when V2 failed to see V1 and ran over the back of V1. Serious injuries were obtained and V1 operator was transported to the hospital.


BARDID: ME-2021-0013
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Moosehead Lake
NearestCityorTown: Rockwood
County: Piscataquis
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was towing his two daughters, and one flew off the tube and was having back pain from the impact.  She was transported to the local hospital for further evaluations.  No foul play suspected.


BARDID: ME-2021-0014
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:16:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityorTown: Portland
County: Cumberland
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Subject was Kayaking with a group of experienced kayakers. They had a planned trip to Kayak near the shore of Cushing Island in Casco Bay. The group was experienced, having checked the weather data and prepared their equipment. The group was kayaking in the white water along the rocky shore of Cushing Island when a large swell hit them. 
Subject eventually capsized his kayak due to the continued large swells. Subject was ejected from his kayak, but was fully outfitted to endure an incident of this nature; utilizing a helmet and PFD. His helmet was severely damaged and ribs were broken, minor injuries compared to other possible outcomes. He is stable and at Maine Medical Center recovering.


BARDID: ME-2021-0015
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:36:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SEBAGO L
NearestCityorTown: Standish
County: CUMBERLAND
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator struck something with pontoon. boat was tied to mooring and sunk on mooring. rental company reported after boat had sunk


BARDID: ME-2021-0016
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-06-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:26:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BRANDY P
NearestCityorTown: Naples
County: CUMBERLAND
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was operating jumping wakes and circling vessel 2. Vessel 2 was also jumping wakes and circling. Vessel 1 was changing direction to jump a wake and struck vessel 2 broadside. Vessel 1 was towed due to disabling damage


BARDID: ME-2021-0017
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityorTown: boothaby harbor
County: lincoln
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel1 rented and run aground.  Operator 1 has not been able to be contacted and suspected he lied to boat owner.  Have been unable to contact operator to this point.


BARDID: ME-2021-0018
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Eggamoggin Reach
NearestCityorTown: Deer Isle
County: HANCOCK
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/7/2021 vessel 2 was racing in the Eggemoggin Reach Regatta under sail at approximately 4.5 knots. As vessel 2 began a new tack, their course crossed with that of vessel 1 which was idling along the coast of Deer Isle near Poplar Point, watching the regatta. 

As the two vessels got closer to one another, vessel 2 began hollering towards vessel 1 in an attempt to get them to notice their position, and move out of the way. Vessel 1 was off the port side of vessel 2 at this time. The two vessels got progressively closer to one another with no course change from either vessel.

When the vessels were less than 10 feet away from each other, the operator of vessel 1 noticed vessel 2. As a reaction, vessel 1 turned hard to port and accelerated which made the stern of vessel 1 swing out to the starboard side, toward vessel 2. This caused a collision between the two vessels around the port midship of vessel 2 and the starboard stern of vessel 1.

33 CFR 100.120 should be noted in reference to this accident. The Eggemoggin Reach Regatta is a registered USCG event in which "Spectators or other vessels shall not anchor, block, loiter, or impede the transit of event participants or official patrol vessels in the regulated areas during the effective dates and times,...". Also, "For all regattas and boat parades listed, spectator vessels operating within the regulated area shall maintain a separation of at least 50 yards from the participants."

Vessel 1 did not comply with 33 CFR 100.120 by impeding the transit of vessel 2, as well as not maintaining a separation of at least 50 yards from vessel 2.

33 CFR 83.08 should also be noted in reference to this accident. Vessel 2 noticed that their course would place them close to vessel 1, and did not take action to avoid the collision.


BARDID: ME-2021-0020
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Portland Harbor
NearestCityorTown: Portland
County: Cumberland
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was returning to it's marina from the mooring field at Willard Beach in South Portland.  
 Vessel Operator was the sole occupant in the vessel and he was heading north across Portland Harbor towards Portland and went on the wrong side of Diamond Island Ledge light signal and grounded his boat.   
Operator of vessel 1 stated this was his "first solo night on my own" and "didn't have Radar".   
 The vessel was not moveable, the operator of vessel 1 had a tender on the back of his boat and after a few hours, took that back to shore later in the early morning.
Vessel 1 did sink on the ledge, and drained at low water. 
Sea Tow removed the boat at the next high tide and hauled the boat out.


BARDID: ME-2021-0021
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:12:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic ocean
NearestCityorTown: Bar Harbor
County: HANCOCK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Lack of lights
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel (2) was operating at night through an established mooring field and collided nearly head on with moored vessel (1). Vessel (2) was operating with electronics energized and while operator/lookout was viewing his onboard electronic plotter, he then looked up to see his path was directly into vessel (1). 

Operator/lookout of vessel (2) turned but not in time to avoid striking vessel number (1) which was on a mooring. Vessel (2) had a misfunctioning search light but did have its navigation lights energized. Vessel (1) was in an established mooring field and did not have any lights displayed. 

Vessel (1) was moored on an established mooring and was impacted while its four crew members were asleep below deck. Vessel two had an operator/lookout whose attention was divided focusing on the onboard electronics for a moment and navigating at the same time and failed to see vessel (1) in time.  Vessel (2) also had obscured clarity in its windows which was also a likely contributor to not seeing vessel (1)


BARDID: ME-2021-0022
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-09-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: atlantic ocean
NearestCityorTown: Harpswell
County: CUMBERLAND
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Heard vessel in distress hailing over vhf channel 16, taking on water.  I was already underway on my patrol vessel in Harpswell Sound and responded to the area of Green Ledges in the New Meadows River. 
Found vessel taking on water.  Boarded vessel and found two kids wearing PFDs and two adults not  wearing PFDs.  Operator A and B had successfully plugged two holes in the hull and slowed the incoming water down enough so that the bilge pumps could keep up. Vessel had lost control and power to one of the two through hull props. Operator A of Vessel A did not have proper look out for bottom hazards and struck a ledge.


BARDID: ME-2021-0023
State: ME
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-07-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Pond
NearestCityorTown: Mount Desert
County: Hancock
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was towing a water Skier Northbound on Long Pond.  Operator1 was Making a left hand turn, Ran over Vessel 2, causing Vessel 2 to Capsize. This caused serious bodily injury to the operator of Vessel 2.


BARDID: ME-2021-0024
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-09-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: DAMARISCOTTA L
NearestCityorTown: New Castle
County: Lincoln
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was attempting to dock, and operator hit throttle causing Vessel 1 to strike dock and land on Vessel 2 that was docked. Injured subject was on dock and force from Vessel 1 striking the dock, caused injured subject to fall on the dock and complained of back pain. Vessel 1 and Vessel 2 sustained damage.


BARDID: ME-2021-0025
State: ME
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-09-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PRESUMPSCOT RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Falmouth
County: Cumberland
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Equipment failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
EquipmentFailure: Fire extinguisher
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 1 had been having overheating issues with the engine. After consulting with a mechanic, the operator began operating vessel 1 in an effort to diagnose/correct the overheating issue. During the operation of vessel 1, the operator smelled the odor of smoke and observed a small fire near the engine. The operator attempted to fight the fire with the fire extinguisher that was onboard. Despite the fire extinguisher being "in the green," it did not work. Subsequently, the fire grew and vessel 1 burned completely.


BARDID: ME-2021-0027
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-10-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: SHEEPSCOT P
NearestCityorTown: Palermo
County: WALDO
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim took Vessel 1 out on rough pond to retrieve some property that floated away off shore, alone and without a PFD.  Victim documented this through "Snapchat" and other social media posts.  Victim never returned to shore and was reported missing later by Owner of Vessel 1 after he returned to the camp they were staying at.  Kayak was later found overturned down wind on shore.  Body of Victim was recovered by dive team the following day.


BARDID: ME-2022-0004
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityorTown: Matinicus
County: Knox
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Other
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
OtherAccidentEvent: Person struck by vsl equip
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 05/09/2022 Vessel 1 with Operator 1 and Victim 1 were sailing from South West Harbor, ME towards Boothbay Harbor, ME. The seas were approximately 4 to 6 feet with reported winds of 15-25 knots. Operator 1 was steering Vessel 1, while Victim 1 was standing next to Operator 1 on the port side. While south of Matinicus Seal Island Victim 1 fell and struck his head during a jibe. Operator 1 saw that Victim 1 was unconscious bleeding from the head. Operator 1 called a "mayday" distress signal to the Coast Guard over the radio. Operator 1 used cushions to help stabilize Victim 1 and operate the vessel until help arrived. Victim 1 was rescued and transported by the USCG 47' Vessel and USCG Helicopter to Maine Medical Center in Portland, ME. Victim 1 was later reported to have passed away from injuries.


BARDID: ME-2022-0005
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-04-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:31:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: PENOBSCOT RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Orrington
County: PENOBSCOT
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 04/03/2022 Victim 1's body was found on the tidal shores of the Penobscot River in Orrington.  Information and evidence gathered during the course of the investigation leads investigators to believe that Victim 1 and 2 were in a canoe at the same time on a windy, choppy day in the Penobscot River.  At some point Victims 1 and 2 entered the water in the same manner and the same time.  Vessel 1 was found down stream and upright on the shore. There was water a small amount of water in the boat. A fly rod case that was secured to the thwart with fishing line, was found hanging outside of the boat.  There were fishing lures loose inside in the bottom of the boat.  Victim 1 was found with a lure stuck to her body. 

Its unclear how either Victim entered the water.  A reasonable theory would suggest that due to the wind and waves, the vessel listed and both individuals entered the water. The vessel then floated on its own to its recovered location.  Victim 1 was wasfound on April 3, 2022 at low tide near the boat ramp that their car was near in a tidal area of the river. Victim 2 was found on May 29th, 2022 floating in the same general area.


BARDID: ME-2022-0006
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:17:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: OSSIPEE L (LITTLE)
NearestCityorTown: Waterboro
County: YORK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was operating along the shoreline of the lake towards Vessel 2. Vessel 1 was driving at full speed and Vessel 2 was operating at headway speed. Vessel 1 continued to operate towards Vessel 2 at a high rate of speed. The operator of Vessel began waving and yelling at the operator of Vessel 1. The operator of Vessel 1 did not change course and struck the front starboard corner of Vessel 2. The operator of Vessel 2 attempted to move out of the way, but was not able to. Both occupants of Vessel 1 were ejected from the watercraft. Vessel 1 sustained heavy damage to the front starboard portion of the watercraft. Vessel 2 sustained minor damage to the front starboard corner of the watercraft. Vessel 2 towed Vessel 1 to the boat launch. Both occupants of Vessel 1 were evaluated my medical personnel and cleared. Both occupants of Vessel 1 were wearing PFDs. The occupants of Vessel 2 were not wearing PFDs, but had the required safety equipment.


BARDID: ME-2022-0007
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:43:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BRANDY P
NearestCityorTown: Naples
County: Cumberland
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was operating on Brandy pond when a she hit a large wake on her boat. The boat then landed hard on the water causing both occupants to hit the deck of the boat hard causing injuries. There was no collision with another boat or another object. Operator had just recently purchased the boat and this was one of the first times she went out on it.


BARDID: ME-2022-0008
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:58:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sebago Lake
NearestCityorTown: Standish
County: Cumberland
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Overloading
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Subject was setting his mooring while using his kayak.  At some point the kayak overturned putting subject in to the water.  Subject was not wearing a life jacket.  As he clung to the kayak he was yelling for help.  The witness heard the yelling, grabbed a nearby canoe and brought subject to shore.  Based on the low water temp subject was treated for hypothermia and transported to the hospital.


BARDID: ME-2022-0010
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Southeast Harbor
NearestCityorTown: Stonington
County: Hancock
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Sharp turn
EquipmentFailure: Sail dismasting
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator took Vessel (A) out for the first time of the 2022 boating season. Operator left the mooring and began a southern course to exit Southeast Harbor. Shortly after the trip began, Operator of Vessel (A) noticed the jib was not shackled. Operator of Vessel (A) fastened the tiller handle and moved towards the bow of Vessel (A) to secure the jib. When the Operator of Vessel (A) moved forward, a gust of wind caught the main sail and overturned Vessel (A). This motion caused the Operator to fall into the water. Vessel (A) then began taking on water over the rail. The Operator was unable to prevent water from entering Vessel (A), and it quickly submerged so that only a portion of the bow was above the surface. The Operator was wearing his life jacket and was able to climb atop Vessel (A) and waited for a fishing vessel to pick him up. 

Vessel (A) was then towed back to the landing at Southeast Harbor where it was taken back on shore via a trailer.


BARDID: ME-2022-0011
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:55:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: KENNEBEC RIVER (EAST OUTLET)
NearestCityorTown: Sapling Twp
County: SOMERSET
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 6/18/2022, Operator and Subject1 were fishing in the East Outlet of the Kennebec River. Operator was rowing his Flycraft inflatable boat and Subject1 was in the front. 

About 1155 hours they became stuck on a section of rapids and rocks on the river right. Three other float boats witnessed and videoed the event. Operator was stuck on the rocks for about 5 minutes when his boat turned sideways and overturned. There were 2, Type 3 PFD’s in the boat but neither Operator or Subject1 were able to get to them. 

Both Operator and Subject1 were wearing fishing waders, Operator had a wading belt that was not tightened. Subject1 was not wearing a wading belt but had a rain jacket over his waders. Subject1 stated he heard Operator yell one time and then he did not see him again. 

Subject1 was floating ahead of the boat and was able to grab the boat and get to shore. Operator’s waders filled with water and he was not seen again. The water in the river was lowered and about 1400 hours, Operator’s body was located about 500 yards down-stream in the center of the river. His waders were full of water and had stopped on a section of rocks. The office of Maine’s Chief Medical Examiner determined Operator’s cause of death was drowning.


BARDID: ME-2022-0013
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: MOOSEHEAD L
NearestCityorTown: Northeast Carry Twp
County: PISCATAQUIS
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator apparently took a square stern discovery sport canoe with an engine for a ride on friday 6/10/2022.  The canoe washed up on shore on saturday 6/11/2022.  The canoe was not reported until 6/14 when a boot and some other items were found by property owner in the area.  Subsequent efforts to locate Operator were not immediately successful.  Operator washed ashore on 7/1/2022.  All evidenced suggests he was very inexperienced in the watercraft and either capsized or fell out of the canoe.  Please contact the Warden for further information.


BARDID: ME-2022-0014
State: ME
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-06-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BRANDY P
NearestCityorTown: Naples
County: CUMBERLAND
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel 1 was attempting at docking vessel but came in too fast and let off the throttle. Vessel 1 struck the starboard rear corner of Vessel 2 that tied to the dock with nobody onboard. Vessel 1 also struck the side of the outboard motor cracking the cowling and bending the engine fuel rail. The hull of Vessel 1 was split open resulting in this Vessel being a total loss. The operator of Vessel 1 was ejected upon impact, however, only sustained some minor cuts and bruising. the operator was taken to Maine Medical Center in Portland, ME and had a CAT Scan taken which came back negative.


BARDID: ME-2022-0016
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:39:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: KENNEBEC RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Bath
County: SAGADAHOC
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel 1 was towing Vessel 2 when Vessel 1 struck the Sagadahoc Bridge with its fishing outriggers.  Operator of Vessel 1 attempted to contact bridge operator to open draw bridge, was unsuccessful and due to swift current and restricted in ability to maneuver, vessel 1 and vessel 2 drifted under bridge causing outriggers on vessel 1 to strike the bridge.


BARDID: ME-2022-0017
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:03:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: North Twin L
NearestCityorTown: T3 Indian Purchase
County: PENOBSCOT
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 1710 on 7/23/2022 I, Game Warden 1, was dispatched to the area of Twin Lakes Road in T3 Indian Purchase Township for a Boating Accident with personal injury.

It should be noted, the injured party is listed as a witness as she was not on a vessel but was on a dock at the time of the crash.

On scene, I observed an ambulance with Witness 1 inside.  Before I could speak with Witness 1, she was transported to Millinocket Regional Hospital.

I spoke with the caller, Witness 2, who had seen the incident happen from a nearby camp.  Witness 2 advised that when they went down they observed Witness 1 stuck between the port side pontoon and her dock.  Witness 1 advised that there was another small boat, Vessel 2, which was under Vessel 1.

I walked down to the shoreline and spoke with the operator, and owner, of Vessel 1.  Operator of Vessel 1 advised that he had operated from his camp to Witness 1's camp.  Operator of Vessel 1 stated that he was trying to get Vessel 1 close to Witness 1's dock.  Operator of Vessel 1 advised that he meant to put Vessel 1 into reverse but accidentally put Vessel 1 into forward.  Operator of Vessel 1 advised that Vessel 1 struck Witness 1's dock and went up onto the decking of the dock.  While speaking with Operator of Vessel 1, I noticed he appeared lethargic but did not have any clues to suspect any use of alcohol.  I asked Operator of Vessel 1 if he took medications and he advised that he did, but could not remember the medications.  Operator of Vessel 1 advised that the medications were for dementia.  Operator of Vessel 1 denied that any of his medications prohibited him from operating heavy equipment.

I spoke with Operator of Vessel 1's wife, Passenger of Vessel 1, who was on board during the crash.  Passenger of Vessel 1 confirmed the story.  Passenger of Vessel 1 also denied that the medications affected Operator of Vessel 1's ability to operate heavy equipment.

I walked down and observed the scene.  I determined that Vessel 1 had been operating with a bearing of approximately 230 degrees.  Vessel 1 struck Witness 1's dock approximately 47 Feet due north of where the dock attached to the shore.  I observed Vessel 2 to be stuck under Vessel 1 with the bow protruding out of the water.  The stern of Vessel 2 was completely underwater, including the attached outboard.

I observed minimal damage to Vessel 1 aside from cosmetic scrapes from a wooden bench that was on Witness 1's dock at the time of the crash.  There was also minor damage to the sharp keel on the bottom of the pontoon of Vessel 1 as they drug across the deck.

I observed slight structural damage to Vessel 2 in the form of a bent gunwale.  Vessel 2 never completely submerged and, once removed, was tied up to the dock.

I went to Millinocket Regional Hospital and spoke with Witness 1.  Witness 1 was conscious and alert upon my arrival.  Witness 1 advised that when Vessel 1 arrived at her dock, she walked out to get into Vessel 1.  Witness 1 advised that Operator of Vessel 1 was maneuvering Vessel 1, trying to get it close to the dock.  Witness 1 stated that The operator of Vessel 1 gave Vessel 1 throttle and hit the dock.  Witness 1 advised that she ended up under the port side pontoon of Vessel 1.  Witness 1 advised that nearby camp owners came over and were able to lift on Vessel 1 and get Witness 1 out from under it.

Witness 1 advised that she did not know what the extent of the damage to her leg was, but that it was minimal.  Witness 1 advised that her leg was not broken.

I spoke with Witness 1's daughter the next day, who advised that Witness 1 had been discharged and had not broken anything.  Witness 1's daughter advised that Witness 1 was sore but had only internal, non life-threatening injuries.


BARDID: ME-2022-0018
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 02:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MUDDY RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Naples
County: CUMBERLAND
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/24/22 at 0100 hrs. Operator 1 of Vessel 1 and his two friends took his fathers Ranger bass boat out for ride. Operator 1 was not familiar with these waters and had never driven this boat before. It was dark out and Operator 1 could not see what was out in front of him when he struck a small rocky island approximately 30 yards from shore in no more than 3 feet of water. Vessel 1 was driven completely up onto the island and sustained serious damage to the hull and lower unit of the outboard motor. No one onboard sustained any injuries. The owner of Vessel 1 was able to bring it back to the dock after dragging it off the island.


BARDID: ME-2022-0019
State: ME
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-07-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SHEEPSCOT RIVER
NearestCityorTown: boothbay
County: linocln
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator Vessel 1 did not see vessel 2.  Passengers of vessel 1 did not see vessel 2. Operator of vessel 2 did not see vessel 1. 

Vessel 1 struck vessel 2 on the starboard side, injuring the operator on vessel two.


BARDID: ME-2022-0020
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: ELLIS P
NearestCityorTown: Roxbury
County: OXFORD
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Drug
AccidentCause3: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR A WAS OPERATING VESSEL A WHILE  FISHING AND CONSUMNG BUDWEISER BEER. OPERATOR A FELL OUT OF VESSELL A INTO THE WATER. THE MOTOR WAS STILL RUNNING AND VESSEL A TRAVELED AWAY FROM OPERATOR. OPERATOR WAS UNABLE TO SWIM TO SHORE OR SAFETY AND WAS NOT WEARING A LIFE JACKET. OPERATOR DROWNED IN ELLIS POND.  

The operator tested a .10 BAC and had evidence of cocaine in his system according to the Medical Examiner.  


BARDID: ME-2022-0021
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Casco Bay
NearestCityorTown: Falmouth
County: CUMBERLAND
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator A was navigating the mooring field of Falmouth Maine, using the motorized propulsion on his 38' (Vessel A). Vessel A got entangled in the rigging of the moored vessel B. Vessel a subsequently bent the mast of vessel b in half and detached it from the hull.


BARDID: ME-2022-0022
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PANTHER P
NearestCityorTown: Raymond
County: CUMBERLAND
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was attempting to pull a skier, Injured. Injured had not skied for number of years. When starting out, skier pulled a muscle in her leg and the acitivty was stopped. Never got out of the water. Injured was transported to Maine Medical Center to be evaluated. Witness was on dock watching and Passenger 1 was the observer.


BARDID: ME-2022-0024
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: KENNEBEC RIVER - Bath
NearestCityorTown: Bath, ME
County: SAGADAHOC
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Missing or inadequate navigation aids
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling west on the Kennebec river by Stetson Rocks at mid tide and ran the boat aground on the rocks.  Vessel 1 was traveling around 10 mph and couldn't get off the rocks once pinned.  

There was no day board or sign on Stetson rock and it can only be identified on GPS or low water. Operator 1 was unaware of Stetson rock and drove directly into them. 

When Vessel 1 went aground subject was knocked over and sustained minor injuries to her knee and torso.  

Both operators were wearing approved USCG life vests and a killswitch was worn by Operator 1.  Vessel 1 was aground on the rocks and called Seatow to help them off.  Seatow made a heavy wake around the rocks and was able to break vessel 1 free.  Seatow then assisted Vessel 1 back to the marina in Bath.  Vessel 1 was able to make way forward, but reverse was inoperable.


BARDID: ME-2022-0025
State: ME
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-07-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SEBAGO L
NearestCityorTown: Sebago
County: CUMBERLAND
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of Vessel 1 had been drinking prior to go out on the lake. He stated that he had never been out on the water after dark and soon became disoriented. While trying to find his way back to the resort that he was staying at, he crashed into Vessel 2 that tied out on its' mooring. Another boater who heard this crash went over to see what had happened and met Vessel 1. The operator asked this witness how he could get back to Point Sebago Resort which was on the other side of the lake. The witness pointed him in the general direction and then called in to report this crash and that the operator appeared to be intoxicated.

A Marine Unit from Sebago Fire & Rescue located Vessel 1 where the operator had driven it into the shoreline. the motor was still in gear and running and the operator was passed out. I arrived at Vessel 1's location within 10 minutes and conducted several field sobriety tests on the operator. I determined that he appeared to be impaired and transported him back to my vehicle where we then went to a local police station. At the station, I administered an Intoxilyzer test to the operator and found his BAC to be 0.16 which was over twice the legal limit allowed to operate a watercraft in Maine. The operator was charged with Operating a Watercraft Under the Influence and released.


BARDID: ME-2022-0026
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BEECH HILL P
NearestCityorTown: Otis
County: HANCOCK
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was towing a tube when it struck a submerged rock. Rock damaged wake control system, prop, and tore a hole in the hull. Operator tried to return to dock vessel started to fill with water and motor sucked in water. Examined damage after boat was out of water which showed hull damage as well as milky residue in the engine oil indicating water intrusion.


BARDID: ME-2022-0027
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: WESSERRUNSETT L
NearestCityorTown: Madison
County: Somerset
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was heading North along shoreline at approximately 20 mph.  Vessel 1 was well within 200' no wake zone.  Vessel 2 and Vessel 3 were floating and pointed South.  Vessel 2 was closer to shore.  They observed Vessel 1 traveling towards them and tried to get their attention.  Vessel 2 and Vessel 3 tried to get out of way by going away from shore.  Vessel 1 on it's port side hit Vessel 2 flipping the kayak over and causing Vessel 2 operator to go into water.  Vessel 2 operator was hit in the head and back by own kayak.


BARDID: ME-2022-0028
State: ME
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:39:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityorTown: Harpswell
County: Cumberland
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator/Deceased left bar at 2339 hours. Operator/Deceased was drinking and intoxicated. Vessel 1 then struck Flag Island at a high rate of speed causing Vessel 1 to ramp and go airborne. Vessel 1 came to its final resting point 168 feet from the point of initial impact. The crash resulted in fatal trauma to chest and neck of Operator/Deceased. The investigation later discovered there were multiple other drugs in the system of the victim/operator. Vessel A was discovered the following morning.


BARDID: ME-2022-0029
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic
NearestCityorTown: Sorrento
County: HANCOCK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
The two vessels involved in the incident were traveling East from Bar Harbor as part of the Sorrento VIA. Vessel (2) stopped to look at porpoises in the bay, vessel (1) noticed the porpoises at the same time and did not stop. 

vessel (1) then ramped onto the bow of vessel (2) striking victim (1) and damaging the gunnel of vessel (2). Bangor RCC was notified and both boats were driven to Sorrento Harbor where they hail from. 


	VICTIM (1) suffered an injury to the head requiring some stitches and was transported by ambulance. No other persons on board were injured. Vessel (1) did not have any damage observed above the water line. Vessel (2) had some cracks in the hull on the port side and blue paint transfer from the hull of vessel (1).


BARDID: ME-2022-0030
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:32:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ANDROSCOGGIN L
NearestCityorTown: Wayne
County: Kennebec
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was anchored off shore and operator was sleeping on bow. Vessel 2 was traveling along the lake and collided with Vessel 1. Vessel 1 operator sustained leg injury. Vessel 2 left the area. Vessel 2 operator claimed to not see Vessel 1 anchored in the water.


BARDID: ME-2022-0031
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-09-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Blue Hill Bay
NearestCityorTown: Brooklin
County: Maine
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Weather
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
As Vessel 1 was making its way in choppy sea conditions in Blue Hill Bay from Long Island to the Brooklin shore it began taking on water.  Vessel 1 was a 15 foot canoe loaded with 1 operator, 1 passenger, picnic gear and two German Sheppard dogs.  This vessel was not sea worthy and as it began to take on significant water, the two dogs became very nervous and started moving from side to side in the boat.  

When both dogs quickly moved to the same side of the boat at the same time, the combined weight of the dogs and water caused vessel 1 to capsize.  At the time of capsize, Vessel 1 was approximately 1 mile from shore in the middle of Blue Hill Bay and neither victim was wearing a PFD.  

After entering the water, both victims were able to put on PFD's and they began swimming for shore.  After approximately 2 hours of swimming, the boat operator was rescued by a passing by vessel while the Vessel 1 passenger safely made her way to the Brooklin shore, as did the two dogs.  The vessel operator was transported by ambulance to Blue Hill Hospital and treated for Hypothermia.  

Both the vessel and motor were recovered the following day.


BARDID: ME-2022-0032
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SEBAGO L
NearestCityorTown: Frye Island
County: Cumberland
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 Operator was attempting to undock when he backed into V3. V1 Operator then over corrected running into the back of V2 Owner's vessel. V2's cowling was broken and needed to be replaced. This was the only damage on all the vessels.


BARDID: ME-2022-0033
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityorTown: Friendship
County: Knox
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with commercial vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Congested waters
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was sailing on a port tack heading west through the mooring field in Friendship harbor. A strong gust of wind hit the sails and forced the boat to turn up wind violently and the helmsman/owner could not control the vessel and collided with vessel 2 while laying on her mooring. Vessel 1was pushed back around vessel 2, cleared and was able to sail safely back to her mooring a mile or so away.


BARDID: ME-2022-0034
State: ME
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-04-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:36:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: atlantic ocean
NearestCityorTown: Saint George
County: Knox
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On April 21st 2022 responded to a call of a vessel in distress near Mosquito Island in St George. Upon responding to the scene I observed a white roughly 40 ft sailing vessel on the rocks on the shore of Mosquito Island. It was already significantly windy coming from the South with wave action starting to build. It appeared to me that the vessel had been pushed onto the rocks by the wind and sea and was now incapable of extricating itself. After taking the two individuals on board off the vessel and bringing them into Port Clyde I was able to interview Operator, the owner. According the Operator this was only their second day operating the vessel and they had begun experiencing engine trouble as the approached Mosquito. Neither he nor his wife had much experience with this vessel and once they were unable to keep on course with the primary engine thay attempted to use their sail to keep away from the rocks. However due to their inexperience and the wind and wave action they were unable to keep the vessel in safe water and collided with the ledges. At this point they were completely unable to extricate the vessel. The vessel would stay on the rocks until a salvage boat could dislodge it later in the week under better weather.


BARDID: ME-2022-0035
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: ANDROSCOGGIN RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Topsham
County: Sagadahoc
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
: On August 25th, 2022, at approximately 1911 hours, the Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office received a report of an overturned boat with three males in the water on the Androscoggin River in Topsham.  The caller, Witness 1, reported seeing three males in the water.  Two males were holding on to an overturned boat and the third was some distance away yelling that he was drowning.  Witness 1 was delayed in calling 911 because he had to hike back to his vehicle to retrieve his phone.  

It was determined that the boat was occupied by three men, Operator, Passenger 1, and Passenger 2.  When a passerby, Witness 2, located the overturned boat at approximately 1849 hours only Operator and Passenger 2 were above water, and were clinging to the boat. 

At this time Passenger 1 was no longer visible and the other two men were unsure of his whereabouts.  When Witness 2 was interviewed the following day, he determined that he launched his own boat at approximately 1824 hours.  Witness 2 stated that he had seen the boat with three men being operated erratically just after Witness 2 had launched.  Witness 2 stated that the other boat, was making repeated 90 degree turns, and he was apprehensive to go around the boat due to the erratic operation.  Witness 2 identified the boat that he observed operating erratically as the same one he located overturned a short time later. 

Search efforts for Passenger 1 were started by area fire departments and members of the Maine Warden Service. 

Operator was identified as the operator of the watercraft involved in the incident.  

While speaking with Operator, I detected the odor of intoxicants coming from Operator’s face.  I read Operator his Miranda rights and then interviewed him regarding the incident.  Operator told me that Passenger 1 had stood up in the boat and that it had subsequently caused the back corner of the boat to take on water.  Operator told me that Passenger 1 and Passenger 2 had been drinking in the boat, while he had not consumed any alcohol since leaving his house.   I asked Operator to rate his level of impairment from 0-10 and Operator stated that he was a “2” and admitted to having two 12-ounce Shipyard brand beers at his residence prior to leaving for the river.  Operator also admitted to me that he felt the effects of the alcohol but characterized the effects as “not much”. 

I transported Operator to the Lisbon Police Department.  I administered the Seated Battery of Standardized Field Sobriety Tests and observed numerous clues of impairment.  An intoxilyzer test was administered to Operator at 2144 hours, which yielded a BRAC result of 0.13.
I transported Operator back to the scene while crews continued to search for Passenger 1 late into the night. 

The Maine Warden Service resumed search activities the following morning.  Passenger 1’s body was located at approximately 1142 hours near the bottom of the river by members of the Maine Warden Service Dive Team.

While doing follow up I located surveillance footage from the following locations:

 -Lisbon EZ-Mart which is located at 1104 Lisbon Street in Lisbon.  Footage contains all three individuals involved in the incident.  Operator purchased a 6-pack of Heineken beer.  All three men left the store at 1634 hours and headed in the direction of the boat launch. 

-The Rusty Lantern which is located at 689 Lisbon Street in Lisbon.  Operator arrived at the store at 1749 hours. Operator’s vehicle was hauling an empty boat trailer.  Operator exits the vehicle and appears to lose his balance and stagger after exiting his vehicle (17:49:30). Purchases cigarettes and 6-pack Heineken beer.

-Security camera footage from the Sargent Electric Yard (1168 Lewiston Road, Topsham), which is located adjacent to the boat launch.  The one of the cameras captured Operator’s vehicle backing into the boat ramp at 1725 hours.

On September 13th, I reinterviewed Passenger 2 at his residence.  Passenger 2 stated that could recall very little in the way of specific details relating to the incident.  Passenger 2 did state that Operator was operating the boat, he was sitting in the middle and Passenger 1 was sitting in the bow.  Passenger 2 maintained that Passenger 1 stood up to get worms and that caused him to fall out of the boat, then the boat overturned.


BARDID: ME-2022-0036
State: ME
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-08-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SONGO R
NearestCityorTown: Naples
County: CUMBERLAND
WaterConditions: Calm
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Owner of Vessel 1 went onboard and turned on the bilge pump to pump water out of the hull in preparation to going out for a boat ride. The owner immediately noticed smoke coming up from the stern where the bilge pump was located and then flames erupted up from the bilge. The owner never had a chance to even start the boat before the stern was fully engulfed in flames. The owner exited the boat and the fire quickly consumed Vessel 1 and the heat from the fire destroyed two other personal watercrafts listed as Vessels 2, 3. The heat from the fire also destroyed two brand new sections of dock that all three vessels were tied to.


BARDID: ME-2022-0037
State: ME
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-12-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: EAST BRANCH MATTAWAMKEAG RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Oakfield
County: Aroostook
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator A went kayaking on a swift river in December. Operator A was not wearing a lifejacket when she was located by a civilian searcher face down in the river near her kayak. Operator was deceased when located.


BARDID: ME-2022-0038
State: ME
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-07-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityorTown: Camden
County: Knox
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 operated by operator 1 was exiting Camden Harbor with passenger 1 on board. Operator 1 struck a rock with vessel 1 by the green day marker in Camden Harbor. 

Operator one called a distress signal on channel 16 because vessel 1 was taking on water too fast for the bilge pumps to keep up. Another vessel approached and attached to vessel 1 to tow it into Lyman Morse.

 Vessel 1 was sinking rapidly, and Operator 1 made the call to abandon ship with passenger 1. Operator 1 and passenger 1 got on a dingy and went safely ashore. The vessel helping tow vessel 1 was able to tow it to Lyman morse where it was hauled out. By this time, vessel 1 was fully submerged. Vessel 1 had ripped the pods off upon impact.


BARDID: MI-2014-0001
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-03-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:12:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Muskegon River
NearestCityorTown: Muskegon TWP
County: Muskegon
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim and her son (witness) were kayaking from Creston St. to the Muskegon Causeway on the North branch of the Muskegon River. Victim lost control and leaned too far to one side tipping the kayak over. Muskegon TWP Fire Department responded and brought the victim to shore.  Transported to Hackley ER by ProMed Ambulance. No other injuries were reported.


BARDID: MI-2014-0003
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-04-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake St. Clair
NearestCityorTown: Grosse Point TWP
County: Wayne
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The deceased was reported missing by his wife when he failed to return home from fishing on 4/13/2014. Victim's capsized boat was found the same day by USCG south of the Grosse Point Yacht Club where he had been fishing. A search of the lake shore was conducted 4/14/2014 in which he was not found. Victim's body was found washed ashore on 4/30/2014 by a construction worker south of the Grosse Point Yacht Club breakwall. Victim was not wearing a PFD. There was no acute trauma located on the body. The cause of death was determined to be accidental drowning while on a fishing trip. No one witnessed the drowning incident.


BARDID: MI-2014-0004
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake St. Clair
NearestCityorTown: Harrison Twp
County: Macomb
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel #1 drove into his boat slip at too high of speed and crashed into the vessel #2 that was tied to the slip next to his. No injuries occurred.


BARDID: MI-2014-0005
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Michigan
NearestCityorTown: Bangor TWP
County: Bay
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Weather
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel #1 was trying to back into his slip to dock.  Vessel's port engine went out and the wind blew the vessel #1 into vessel #2 on other side of the channel. No injuries were reported.


BARDID: MI-2014-0006
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Paw Paw Lake
NearestCityorTown: Coloma TWP
County: Berrien
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel #1 attempted to pull in close to the dock to moor and struck something submerged in the water puncturing the pontoon on the port side. The vessel took on some water, but then became stable. No injuries were reported. Inexperience was deemed a factor because Vessel operator being an inexperienced boater realized too late that there was nothing to grab onto when she was maneuvering to dock causing the vessel damages.;


BARDID: MI-2014-0007
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Littlefield Lake
NearestCityorTown: Gilmore
County: Isabella
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
A collision occured between two PWCs. When interviewed both victims #1 & #2 could not remember which jet ski they were driving both skies were red and white.  Both victims did not remember anything about the accident.  Victims were pulled from the water by passing boaters. No other information was provided by the investigating agency.


BARDID: MI-2014-0008
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:44:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake St. Clair
NearestCityorTown: St. Clair Shores
County: Macomb
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel #1 entered into Emerald City Harbor.  Vessel #1 struck the stern of vessel #2 with the bow.  Both vessels had damage from the impact of vessel #1. No injuries occurred.  No other details regarding the accident were provided by the investigating agency but alcohol use was implicated.


BARDID: MI-2014-0009
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake St. Clair
NearestCityorTown: Harrison TWP
County: Macomb
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator stated that he just purchased the vessel recently on Craig's List from the original owner and had been on the water with it for a few days prior.  Operator stated he was driving along Anchor Bay in front of Macray Harbor when the boat took on water and sunk.  Upon recovery of the vessel it was determined that no damage occurred to the vessel. No injuries were reported.  No other details regarding the incident were reported by the investigating agency.  Operator was an inexperienced boater and did not properly prepare the vessel before taking it out on the water which may have been the cause for the vessel to take on water.;


BARDID: MI-2014-0010
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: St. Clair River
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was operating the 1982 Starcraft and while operating struck a floating log then struck the seawall.  Subject drove boat back to dock.  Subject offered medical attention twice and refused.  Operator had contusion to the ribs but refused medical attention.  No other details regarding the incident were provided by the reporting agency.


BARDID: MI-2014-0011
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Duck Lake
NearestCityorTown: Highland TWP
County: Oakland
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operators of vessel #1 and vessel #2 were boating on Duck Lake when they ran into each other. Operator of vessel #1 sustained a head injury and was taken to Royal Oak Beaumont hospital for treatment.  No other injuries were reported.  Two arrests were made to the parents of the operators for allowing the drivers to operate without a boaters safety certificate.  No other details were provided by the reporting agency.


BARDID: MI-2014-0013
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Chain Lakes
NearestCityorTown: Oakfield
County: Kent
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was underway and capsized.  Investigation revealed operator of vessel #1 while moving from the middle seat to the front of the vessel caused the boat to overturn. Both occupants were ejected from the vessel.  The victim assisted occupant into the vessel. Victim submerged under the water and did not resurface. No injuries or damages were reported by the reporting agency.


BARDID: MI-2014-0014
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:07:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Stony Creek Lake
NearestCityorTown: Washington TWP
County: Macomb
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operators of vessel #1 paddled about 100 yards out into the water off from Baypoint Beach near the island. Victim dove into the water head first to swim without wearing a PFD. Witnesses said that the victim did not surface immediately and when he did, he gasped for air, flailed his arms in an apparent panic and went under and did not resurface. The other passengers jumped in after him with a personal flotation device but were unable to locate him. No other injuries or damages were reported by the investigating agency.


BARDID: MI-2014-0015
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake St. Clair
NearestCityorTown: Harrison Twp
County: Macomb
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel owner reported that he had picked up the vessel from having some electrical work done by Art Cook Marine, took it for a ride for a couple hours then put it in the hoist and plugged in the shore power at about 4:00 pm.  He stated everything appeared to be fine with the boat, then was woken up by fire trucks at his house in the morning. Fire officials stated the fire appeared to have started under the dash/helm of the boat and were ruling the cause as electrical. No injuries were reported.  The vessel was totally destroyed by the fire.


BARDID: MI-2014-0016
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Michigan
NearestCityorTown: White River TWP
County: Muskegon
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Coast Guard responded to a call from Oceana County stating that a resident who lives off of Eilers Road stating that a boat is 3 miles out in Lake Michigan in front of their house doing circles in the lake that seem suspicious. The CG responded to the scene finding the boat doing circles with no one on board. Two subjects were walking the beach on Lake Michigan and found a body that appeared to have washed up on the beach. Whitehall Fire personnel were on the scene and assisted with turning the body over finding the victim was not wearing a PFD. It is unknown if victim was intoxicated or caught in the storm causing victim to be thrown from the boat.


BARDID: MI-2014-0017
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Walloon Lake
NearestCityorTown: Melrose TWP
County: Charlevoix
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was being pulled behind vessel #1 during water ski show.  Victim hit a jump and made hard landing.  Victim was put on back board and removed from water at the dock of Barrel Back Restaurant.  Victim then was transported to Mclaren Hospital in Petosky, MI. Victim had strained his back.  No other injuries were reported.


BARDID: MI-2014-0018
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:06:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Kimball Lake
NearestCityorTown: Garfield TWP
County: Newaygo
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was on the vessel along with the others and had stopped so that the victim could swim.  She jumped into the water for a swim while the lake was choppy due to the amount of boat traffic. After a few minutes the vessel operator could see that the victim was struggling with the waves. The operator jumped into the water with a PFD, swam to the victim and handed it to her and immediately began to struggle also with the choppy water, became scared and swam back to the boat.  The victim went under the water and did not resurface. No other injuries or damages were reported.


BARDID: MI-2014-0019
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:51:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake St. Clair
NearestCityorTown: Clay TWP
County: St. Clair County
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
OtherEquipmentFailure: bilge pump
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Unknown caller named Bazooka Joe reported over the Marine Radio that there was a vessel sinking with two on board in 3 feet of water with no one in danger.  After a short period of time the whole vessel was under water. The vessel was towed by Boat-US Tow taken to the Hide Away Harbor in Harrison Twp. No injuries were reported. No other details were reported.  The scuffer on the transom was leaking and the automatic bilge pump was not working to get rid of the water.;


BARDID: MI-2014-0020
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Huron
NearestCityorTown: Village Port Austin
County: Huron
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator stated that he was by Green Can in Rough water by reef and when he came off a wave he hit bottom.  No injuries were reported.


BARDID: MI-2014-0021
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:27:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Clinton River
NearestCityorTown: Harrison Township
County: Macomb
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was heading eastbound and hit vessel #2 that was docked.  No injuries were reported.  The reporting agency noted the cause of accident was due to no proper lookout.;


BARDID: MI-2014-0022
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:49:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Grand Traverse Bay
NearestCityorTown: Suttons Bay
County: Leelanau
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was attempting to dock vessel in Suttons Bay Marina. As he was pulling into slip a wind gust came up and #1 struck #2 on the port side between the cabin windows approximately 3 feet above the water line.  The collision caused a 15-18 scratch in the boat finish.  No other damages were reported.


BARDID: MI-2014-0023
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:38:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Crooked Lake
NearestCityorTown: Silver Creek
County: Cass
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was cruising when she made a sudden turn and all 3 persons were thrown overboard when victim #1 was struck by an unknown object in the head causing a laceration and possible head injury.  She was found unconscious in the water and pulled onto another vessel.  Passenger was taken by ambulance to Lakeland Hospital in St. Joseph Michigan.  No other injuries were reported.


BARDID: MI-2014-0025
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Charlevoix
NearestCityorTown: Hayes Township
County: Charlevoix
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel operator was on his father's jet ski with two friends.  A wave from the lake chop-hit the jet ski.  Operator braced for the wave and hurt his knee.  Operator's knee has been hurt in the past (ACL), and his dad self transported him to the Crittenton Hospital in Rochester Hills where his orthopedic surgeon treated him.  No other injuries or damages were reported.


BARDID: MI-2014-0026
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake St. Clair
NearestCityorTown: Clay Twp
County: St. Clair
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operators were on Fisher Bay near Lake St. Clair when vessel #2 turned into the port side of vessel #1.  No life jackets were used prior to the incident. Operator1 sustained a severe laceration to her left leg because she was struck by V2.


BARDID: MI-2014-0027
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:48:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: St. Clair River
NearestCityorTown: Clay Twp
County: St. Clair
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Witness and neighbor reported that he and his wife heard someone calling for help out from their residence in the St. Clair River.  Another witness and neighbor got into his boat and proceeded to help the victim.  He located the capsized vessel and found the deceased face down in the water 3-5 feet away from the vessel.  He went back to his residence to call 911. Witess and neighbor reported that he saw the deceased go out on the river around 7:00 pm that night.  The vessel was located by the St. Clair County Dive Team, and the deceased was located by the Clay Twp. Fire Department.


BARDID: MI-2014-0028
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Michigamme
NearestCityorTown: Michigamme TWP
County: Marquette
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was underway on Lake Michigamme with 4 occupants.  All occupants advised that they heard a loud clunk. The transom started to separate from the vessel, and the boat started to take on water and sank.  Occupants advised that the vessel sank very quickly.  Three occupants put on life jackets and the fourth could only put it around his neck region.  No other injuries or damages were reported.


BARDID: MI-2014-0029
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: White Lake
NearestCityorTown: Highland TWP
County: Oakland
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #2 was stopped with engine off drifting when struck in the port aft by vessel #1.  Operator of vessel #1 did not notify Law Enforcement nor did he make contact with occupants of vessel #2.  There were no details regarding the injuries of the two passengers.  No details were given regarding the damages to vessel #2.


BARDID: MI-2014-0030
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Michigan
NearestCityorTown: City of New Buffalo
County: Berrien
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was leaving the New Buffalo Harbor when the propeller shaft broke.  The boat was blown into the break wall and grounded. No injuries were reported.


BARDID: MI-2014-0031
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Youngs Lake
NearestCityorTown: Grant
County: Mecosta
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The victim was water skiing behind vessel #1 when he lost control, fell and broke his ankle from the impact with the water.;


BARDID: MI-2014-0032
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Michigan
NearestCityorTown: Garden Township
County: Delta
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was being kicked around due to wind and wave action.  Operator was thrown from machine.  Vessel kicked around as operator was thrown from vessel and operator hit his head on machine causing a head injury.  No other injuries or damages were reported.


BARDID: MI-2014-0033
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:54:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Hamlin Lake
NearestCityorTown: Hamlin
County: Mason
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Inadequate onboard navigation lights
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessels #1 & #2 were attempting to enter the docks adjacent the Sunny Birch Resort from opposing directions.  Neither vessel had a functional bow light.  Upon colliding, subject, who was seated on the bow of vessel #2 scraped his leg prior to being thrown overboard.  occupant2, who was seated on the port side of vessel #2 was thrown overboard and pinched between both vessels.


BARDID: MI-2014-0034
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Charlevoix
NearestCityorTown: Charlevoix
County: Charlevoix
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #2 was attempting to dock his vessel at Irish Boat Shop.  vessel2 was having engine trouble on one of his engines so he was operating on only one engine. As operator2 was attempting to dock he put his vessel in reverse and backed into the port side of vessel1 which was docked.  The collision scratched the port side of the vessel about 4-6 feet long.  There was also some damage to the starboard side of the vessel when it was pushed against the dock.  It was just a scratch of the paint or gel coat.  No injuries were reported.


BARDID: MI-2014-0035
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Elk Lake
NearestCityorTown: Milton TWP
County: Antrim
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The law enforcement agency reported that the cause of the engine fire that destroyed the engine and damaged the compartment is undetermined.; The law enforcement agency reported that the cause of the accident was undetermined.  No one was injured.


BARDID: MI-2014-0036
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:17:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Torch River
NearestCityorTown: Milton TWP
County: Antrim
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 had just launched in the river, 3rd party pontoon was coming at him on other side of river, operator of vessel #2 beeped the horn at oncoming vessel to warn vessel #1, operator of vessel #1 moved throttle forward way too much throwing him to back floor of boat and causing vessel #1 to crash into vessel #2 and not stop until it was almost on top of it completely.  No injuries were reported.


BARDID: MI-2014-0037
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:08:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Hubbard Lake
NearestCityorTown: Alcona TWP
County: Alcona
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim jumped off rear of boat while propeller was spinning.  Victim's inner leg struck propeller causing laceration.  Victims husband was operator.  No other injuries were reported.


BARDID: MI-2014-0039
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Clam River
NearestCityorTown: Forest Home TWP
County: Antrim
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
According to both operators statements, vessel #2 operator was attempting to avoid a collision with a docked boat near Dockside Restaurant which caused him to navigate into the path of vessel #1resulting in a collision causing damage to both boats.  No injuries were reported.


BARDID: MI-2014-0040
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Michigan
NearestCityorTown: Elmwood
County: Leelanau
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Both #1 & #2 were exiting the air show spectators area.  #2 had turned north to exit the area when he was struck by #1.  The collision caused the starboard cabin window to be pushed out, the rub rail above to be damaged, and separation of the fiberglass.  #2 states he activated his horn to alert #1to the collision.  #1 sustained a removed bow light and fiberglass damaged to the bow.  Passengers on #1 vessel claimed #2 came from nowhere and caused the accident.  Passengers on #1 vessel admitted to consuming alcohol ranging from 2 shots of whiskey, to 6 maybe 7 beers.  #1 admitted to consuming beer and smelled of intoxicants.  When asked what day it was #1 stated it was July 4th.  Sometime later he stated it may be the 5th.  #1 operator was arrested for OWI on incident number 2014-5908 by Deputy after a series of field sobriety tests.  No injuries were reported.


BARDID: MI-2014-0042
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Victoria
NearestCityorTown: Victor TWP
County: Clinton
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was being towed on recreational inflatable device with 75ft rope.  Victim fell from inflatable devise while being towed. Victim sustained injury, was transported to hospital by ambulance. Several photos were taken of boat and all equipment used. Inflatable device was deflated by witness after accident.  No other injuries or damages were reported. The operator was reported to be a inexperienced boat operator with under 20 hours of boating experience which may have contributed to the victim falling off the inflated craft.;


BARDID: MI-2014-0043
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Huron
NearestCityorTown: Clark Twp
County: Mackinac
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator got twisted around and drove on wrong side of buoy. Operator said they did not hit ground hard. Damage was estimated. Boat was still in water and operating.  No injuries were reported.


BARDID: MI-2014-0044
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Elk Lake
NearestCityorTown: Village of Elk Rapids
County: Antrim
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Reported that the victim was attempting to get rid of one ski.  As he tried, the ski caught on a wake and the result was a dislocated right hip.  No other injuries were reported.


BARDID: MI-2014-0045
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:11:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Huron
NearestCityorTown: Port Huron
County: St. Clair County
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Deputies spoke with owner of vessel #2.  She indicated that her boat was struck by a sailboat while anchored and the sailboat had left but gave their phone number. Deputies caught up with the sailboat (vessel #2) and owner stated that while tacking he did graze the starboard side of vessel #1 out on Lake Huron watching the start of the Mackinaw sailboat race. No tickets were issued, no injuries reported.


BARDID: MI-2014-0046
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:06:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Michigan
NearestCityorTown: Pere Marquette Twp
County: Muskegon
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim stated that while he was sailing one of his sails tore.  He then decided to drop his main sail.  The wind caught the main sail which cased the boom to swing around and hit victim causing him to fall off his sailboat without a life jacket.  The victim was saved by a man on a wind surfboard who held onto him in the water with his surfboard until help arrived.  Deputies threw victim a life jacket while he was in the water.  Victim was pulled onto the rescue vessel and taken to EMS on shore.  Victim appeared to be suffering with hypothermia and was taken to the hospital.  No other injuries were reported.


BARDID: MI-2014-0047
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:29:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Round Lake
NearestCityorTown: Charlevoix
County: Charlevoix
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Sudden medical condition
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Shift
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel #1 drove the vessel to the marina for pump out.  While backing out, the throttle was somehow pushed into a high reverse speed and spun out of control towards  dock.  The boat crashed into dock and ground down the side of it. The boat came to a stop after running into the pillar and garage door.  The boat placed itself in the neutral position but was still revving at high rpsms. Property owner's brother jumped aboard the boat and was able to shut the engine off.  Operator was taken to the hospital where they determined that he had a seizure.  No injuries were reported.


BARDID: MI-2014-0048
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Michigan
NearestCityorTown: Unk
County: Emmet
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was struck from behind by vessel #2 causing extensive damage to vessel #1 stern section.  Damages were a bent stern pulpit, broken swim ladder, broken MOB Pole and loosening of the lifelines.  Vessel #2 sustained some minor scratches on the bow.  
Vessel #2 was running w/ the auto pilot on when it struck vessel #1.  Failure of compass/auto pilot system caused vessel #2 to veer into vessel #1.  Compass system was fixed with new part installed.  No injuries were reported.


BARDID: MI-2014-0049
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: St. Mary's River
NearestCityorTown: Bay Mills Twp
County: Chippewa
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel overturned and occupants fell into the water.  The unoccupied sailboat began to drift away. Operator started to swim to shore with Victim.  Bystander witness swam from shore to get Victim.  Paul got Victim to shore allowing Operator to get himself to shore.  The boat was retrieved by an unknown person.  The boat was secured on shore.  Victim was taken to the hospital for treatment of hypothermia and shock.  No other injuries were reported and no damages to the vessel.


BARDID: MI-2014-0050
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Huron
NearestCityorTown: St. Ignace
County: Mackinac
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel owner was driving the vessel to the St. Ignace Marina Fuel Dock at the time of the collision.  Owner wife was at the bow of the vessel preparing lines to dock prior to the collision.  Operator lost control of the vessel when a strong gust of wind turned the watercraft sideways causing the collision with the breakwall.  The vessel was determined to not be taking on water and the engines were still functioning after the collision.  Vessel owners elected to stay on the vessel until a towing company arrived.  Damages were reported to the hull, transom and prop.  No injuries occurred.


BARDID: MI-2014-0051
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Little Bear Lake
NearestCityorTown: Charlton Township
County: Otsego
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was pulling tubers.  Vessel #2 hit #1 on its rear port side.  #1 had 3 occupants ejected from the boat but were uninjured.  #2 occupants went back to shore (while taking on water).  #2 occupants refused all medical treatment to their injures.  It was undetermined exactly why the two vessels collided other than that they saw each other too late to avoid each other.  It was reported that they possibly had broken bones, but did not report which bones could have been broken.


BARDID: MI-2014-0052
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Clinton River
NearestCityorTown: Shelby TWP
County: Macomb
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator/victim was canoeing on the Clinton River with two others when she lost control and flipped the canoe.  The victim's feet were caught under the canoe seat when it flipped and she twisted and injured her ankle.  All three occupants were able to get themselves out of the river and called for help.  A rescue team went in and brought the victim out and transported her to Trou Beaumont for treatment.  No other injuries were reported.


BARDID: MI-2014-0053
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Paw Paw Lake
NearestCityorTown: Coloma Twp
County: Berrien
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel was towing his daughter (victim) along with five others on a tube.  He started to turn vessel around when victim fell off with two other people.  Victim was heard screaming in the water.  Operator picked her up and towed her back to the dock on the tube at slow-no-wake speed.  During the interview, operator advised he was only going 20-25 mph and believes a large wake sent victim off the tube.  Witness stated she "twisted weird" in the air before landing in the water.  No other injuries were reported.


BARDID: MI-2014-0054
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:17:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Torch Lake
NearestCityorTown: Milton Twp
County: Antrim
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was inexperienced at driving a PWC and in addition was using excessive speed with a passenger on board.  Operator lost control when hit by a large wave and was pushed under water for more than 10 seconds.  Operator was not of legal age to be operating a PWC without being within 100' of parents or guardian.  Operator was injured (laceration) and was taken to the hospital for treatment.  No other injuries were reported.


BARDID: MI-2014-0056
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:13:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Huron
NearestCityorTown: Port Austin
County: Huron County Sheriff
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was at the harbor gas dock.  Operator pulled away from the gas dock and proceeded to the outside of the west docks on the outside of the buoys.  When he got to the 2nd buoy he started to turn as if to go into a slip.  The wind caught the vessel and operator tried to straighten out but hit the buoy.  Operator then turned around and returned to the gas dock.   Windy weather seemed to be the cause of the vessel hitting the buoy.  There were no injuries reported.  There was significant damages to the propellers.


BARDID: MI-2014-0057
State: MI
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-08-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Gun Lake
NearestCityorTown: Yankee Springs Township
County: Barry
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel owner started the vessel to test battery after a successful start he went inside after shutting the vessel off. He was alerted by his son and neighbors that his pontoon was on fire. The fire department responded to put out the fire.  It is suspected that this was an electrical fire.  There was fire damage to the dock and to vessel #2.  No injuries were reported.


BARDID: MI-2014-0058
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Wixom Lake
NearestCityorTown: Billings Township
County: Gladwin
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: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was traveling west on Wixom Lake.  Vessel #1 turned 180 degrees at a high rate of speed and drove east into vessel #2.  There were damages to both vessels.  Operator of vessel #2 was injured and transported to the hospital for treatment.  The victim was wearing a life jacket.  The cause of the accident was determined to be due to the high rate of speed and recklessness displayed by vessel #1 operator.  No other injuries were reported.


BARDID: MI-2014-0059
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Diane
NearestCityorTown: Amboy
County: Hillsdale
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel #1 was towing the victim on a tube around the lake.  Victim fell off of the tube, but neglected to let go of the rope.  Her arm was sprained/injured from being pulled through the water.  Victim was transported to a hospital for treatment.  The cause of the injury was due to the victim not letting go of the rope when she fell off the tube.  No other injuries were reported or damages were reported.


BARDID: MI-2014-0060
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Bear Lake
NearestCityorTown: Cambria Twp
County: Hillsdale
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel #1 was cruising at a high rate of speed.  He took a turn too fast and too wide.  He collided with vessel #2.  Operator2 was leaving the shallows in front of his cottage with two tubers.  Operator1 was coming at the tubers, causing them to dive off of the tubes.  Operator1 then hit the stern, port corner of Operator2's vessel causing damage to each boat. One person from Operator2's boat sought treatment for a broken hand.  Operator1 was arrested for OUIL.  He had a blood alcohol level of .16.  No other injuries were reported.


BARDID: MI-2014-0061
State: MI
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-08-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: St. Clair River
NearestCityorTown: Clay Twp
County: St. Clair
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Both vessels #1 (Bayliner) and #2 (Baja) were heading upstream in the South Channel.  Vessel #1 was returning to Castaway Harbor.  Vessel #2 was also traveling in the same direction.  Vessel #2 attempted to pass vessel #1 on its right side.  As vessel #2 hit the wake of vessel #1 it lost control going over the wake and over vessel #1 and crashed through the cabin fatally injuring two passengers.  Operator of vessel #2 stated that he had been drinking beer prior to the accident.  Operator refused an alcohol test but a warrant was issued by a judge to take a blood alcohol test.  There was not a breathalyzer test done.  One other vessel #2 passenger/owner had a minor left ankle injury that was treated the next day.  Operator of vessel #2 was arrested and charged with four different boating violations.


BARDID: MI-2014-0062
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake St. Clair
NearestCityorTown: Harrison Twp
County: Macomb
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel #1 said he and 6 others were boating and drifting on the Clinton River when one person went missing.  He believed one of the passengers "fell into the water" but wasn't sure and he believed others on his boat went in to help.  He said that he did not anchor the vessel and it started to drift.  He said another passenger swam after the boat to board it and turn it around to gather the rest of individuals in the water and also another vessel came to help.  It is unclear how the deceased went overboard.  Upon speaking with the persons on board vessel #1 it was determined that all passengers appeared to be under the influence and the vessel was littered with numerous empty beer cans. Passenger drowned and there were no other injuries reported.  None of the passengers on vessel #1 were wearing life jackets.


BARDID: MI-2014-0063
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-09-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:28:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Barlow Lake
NearestCityorTown: Yankee Springs Twp
County: Barry
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was skiing and being towed by Operator.  They were traveling 33 mph when Victim fell and sprained her leg.  Victim lost consciousness and was brought to shore to be treated by medics.  She was then transported to Pennock Hospital for treatment, but it's unknown if she was admitted.  It is unclear if the victim was wearing a life jacket.  There were no other injuries reported and no vessel damages.


BARDID: MI-2014-0064
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Michigan
NearestCityorTown: Ludington
County: Mason
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was traveling at a high speed in the fog.  Operator reported that electronics went out on the vessel and that he was attempting to throttle down when the vessel collided with the break wall.  One passenger was complaining about his neck and was taken to the hospital for treatment.  He was released within two hours.  The names of the other passengers on the vessel were not reported and were not reported to have injuries.  There was hull damage to the vessel and the operator was charged with Reckless Operation.  No one was wearing life jackets.


BARDID: MI-2014-0065
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Gravel Lake
NearestCityorTown: Porter
County: VanBuren
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
While being towed on a tube the victim got caught between the rope and her tube. The rope came in contact with her neck, causing 2 major abrasions on the left side of her neck.  The victim was transported to Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo via ambulance, was treated and released.  No damages to the vessel were reported and no other injuries.  Everyone was wearing life jackets.


BARDID: MI-2014-0066
State: MI
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-08-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Tubbs Lake
NearestCityorTown: Sheridan Twp
County: Mecosta
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel #1 and operator of vessel #2 were cruising side by side along the shoreline going fairly fast when operator of vessel #2 decide to turn too short and collided with vessel #1.  Both were thrown from their vessels into the water.  Neither were injured, but vessel #1 had a hole in the hull and began sinking.  Operators were pulled out of the water by friends on shore and the vessels towed into shore.  Neither operator had a boaters certificate.  Both vessel owners were charged with Owner Allowing Illegal Operation.  Both operators were wearing life jackets.


BARDID: MI-2014-0067
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Baw Beese Lake
NearestCityorTown: Hillsdale
County: Hillsdale
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel operator/owner was pulling a skier with his Four Winns boat with other passengers aboard. Operator had brought the boat to a stop and was drifting so that the skier could re-enter the boat.  Skier pulled himself toward the boat using the ski rope.  Operator attempted to turn the boat off, but it stuttered several times during which the skier/victim was near the back of the boat attempting to re-board and was struck by the propeller on his left leg.  He was taken to shore for treatment by Reading Emergency and was flown to St. Vincent's Hospital in Toledo, Ohio for surgery.  No other injuries were reported.  No citations were issued.


BARDID: MI-2014-0068
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Michigan
NearestCityorTown: Sleeping Bear Bay
County: Leelanau
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
There was a group of 5 that were kayaking near South Manitou Island when 2 kayakers became distressed and were separated from the group and did not made it to shore.  National Park Service reported seeing a kayak matching the description of the 2 missing about 1/2 mile off shore of Glen Arbor.  Rescuers arrived on scene and rescued the 2 kayakers.  Both were transferred to awaiting EMS and were treated for hypothermia after capsizing.  They were wearing life jackets.  No other injuries were reported.


BARDID: MI-2014-0069
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:58:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake St. Clair
NearestCityorTown: Ira Twp
County: St. Clair County
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 operator stated that he was doing donuts and another jet ski ran into the side of his jet ski.  The front of vessel #1 was heavily damaged.  The operator of vessel #2 stated that she was cruising along when another jet ski ran into her starboard side knocking her and her 16 year old passenger into the water.  They were able to climb back onto the vessel and return to their destination.  No injuries were reported on any of the riders.  All were wearing life jackets.


BARDID: MI-2014-0070
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-09-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Paw Paw Lake
NearestCityorTown: Watervliet
County: Berrien
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of the vessel (jet ski) reported that he lost control of the jet ski when maneuvering to dock and crashed the vessel into the dock where the owner/victim was standing.  The owner/victim was struck by the vessel and was injured.  Victim was transported to Bronson Hospital for treatment for a broken bone but the report did not what bone was broken.


BARDID: MI-2014-0071
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Secord Lake
NearestCityorTown: Secord Twp
County: Gladwin
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel #1 lost control of the vessel and ran it into vessel #2 when maneuvering to dock.  There was significant damage made to vessel #2.  The incident was witnessed by a bystander and reported to vessel #2 owner who then reported it to the police.  The incident was not considered a hit and run.  The police interviewed the operator of vessel #1 and no citations were issued, and no injuries were reported.


BARDID: MI-2014-0072
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-09-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:32:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lincoln Lake
County: Kent County
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator drove the vessel underneath the Dummy Bridge on Lincoln Lake and hit head as she was going under.  She went to Memorial Medical Center for treatment for a laceration on her head.  She was released to go home with no other injuries.


BARDID: MI-2014-0073
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 02:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Watkins Lake
NearestCityorTown: Waterford TWP
County: Oakland
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 struck vessel #2 while cruising on Watkins Lake which caused vessel #2 to capsize.  The vessel #1 passenger got a head injury (laceration) when the vessels struck and had to be taken to McLaren Oakland for treatment and then was released.  The operator/owner of vessel #2 was not provided nor was the location of vessel #2 when it was hit.  No other injuries were reported.  The operator of vessel #1 was arrested for OWI.


BARDID: MI-2014-0074
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-09-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Muskegon
NearestCityorTown: City of Muskegon
County: Muskegon
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 left the area of the Mart Dock on Muskegon Lake going west bound. Operator #1 was operating a tiller motor, seated at the stern of the boat.  The victim was in the idle seat in front of the operator. There was a passenger seated near the bow on the deck.  #1 said that he was unable to see the navigation aid and struck it with the starboard bow, inland of the navigation aid.  Victim hit deck.  No other injuries were reported.


BARDID: MI-2014-0075
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Private pond on private proper
NearestCityorTown: Erie Township
County: Monroe
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel operator reports that she and the victim (Victim) were riding a SeaDoo jet ski in the small lake behind the house.  Neither Operator nor Victim were wearing a personal flotation device. They both were thrown from the jet ski out in the middle of the lake.  Operator was able to swim, however Victim was having difficulty.  He had told everyone that he couldn't swim and was advised to wear a life jacket, but he refused to.  Operator swam over to help Victim but could not hold him up and herself at the same time.  She told Victim that she was going to swim back to the jet ski and bring it back to get him. He told her he would be alright.  When she got back to the jet ski she looked back and could no longer see Victim.  She reports that she searched for 15 minutes for him but he never surfaced.  She then hurried back to the dock where she alerted subject to call 911.  Operator remained onshore while subject took the jet ski out to continue searching for Victim.  Dive team searched for Victim until 1:30 am but couldn't find him due to no visibility from thick weeds and muck.  They resumed their search at 7:00 am the next morning.  At approximately 1:30 pm the victim was located underwater by two deputies who were drifting in a Zodiac boat supporting the divers. Victim was transported to the Wayne County Medical Examiners office.  No others were injured.


BARDID: MI-2014-0076
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Jose Lake
NearestCityorTown: Plainfield Twp
County: Iosco
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was pulling victim on a ski tube around Jose Lake.  Operator came too close to an anchored swim raft and victim struck the raft at a high rate of speed causing fatal injuries i.e. massive head, neck, and other injuries.  She was taken to shore and CPR was administered and she was taken to Tawas St. Joseph Hospital, but did not make it.  There were no other injuries reported.  Victim was wearing a life jacket.


BARDID: MI-2014-0077
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:39:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: St. Joseph River
NearestCityorTown: Constantine TWP
County: St. Joseph
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel Operator reported that he was fishing with his father on the St. Joseph River.  He reported that he and his father/victim fell overboard when the father stood up in the boat to urinate over the side and lost his balance tipping the boat over.  Son was not able to hold onto his father in the river; he had to let go.  He floated down river and came to rest against a tree that had fallen from the shore into the water and was partially under the water. He stated his body came to rest against the tree and he pulled himself onto the shore via the tree and then climbed up through the woods.  He stated he eventually made his way to N River Road where he was able to flag down a vehicle and call 911.  Neither were wearing a life jacket.  Son stated that his father was in poor health and that he was on several medications for his heart and prescription pain medications.  The outcome of the autopsy: Dr. believed that the stress of the event of being in the water and trying to stay above water caused substantial stress to the victim's body and heart which made him go under water and subsequently drown.  There were no suspicious injuries or markings on the victim ruling out foul play.


BARDID: MI-2014-0078
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-09-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Clinton River
NearestCityorTown: Harrison Twp
County: Macomb
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim jumped into Clinton River to go for a quick swim while boat was drifting. Victim asked operator if boat was in neutral prior to climbing onto swim ladder.  Operator stated that it was in neutral.  Victim was lacerated in the left thigh/knee area by the rotating propeller.  Victim had been drinking and was not wearing a life jacket.  No citations were written.   No other injuries were reported.


BARDID: MI-2014-0079
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Muskegon Lake
NearestCityorTown: City of Muskegon
County: Muskegon
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
The kayak owner stated her son/victim went down to the Grand Trunk Launch Ramp to go kayaking at about 12:00 pm.  owner stated she was getting worried about him because it was getting late, and he had not returned. Owner stated she went down to the launch ramp at 5:00 pm and found Victim's Subaru parked near the launch ramp.  She saw Victim' orange Kayak floating in the water north of the Great Lakes Marina.  Victim was not in the Kayak.  Owner thought Victim might have pulled the kayak up onto the shore and taken a nap, and the kayak floated off. This was the first time that Victim had been on the water with the kayak.  Owner Stated the Victim was in a car accident as a child and suffers from a diminished mental capacity and physically deformed right arm.  He takes medication that may make him tired.  At approx. 2315 Victim body was recovered approximately 100 yards out (north) from the Muskegon Yacht Harbor (Cole's Bakery).  His body was taken aboard a Muskegon Fire Department boat and brought into the Marina Pro-med was on scene.  Victim was unresponsive, his body was cold, and rigor had set in.  Time of death was listed as 2336 hrs.  Victim was not wearing a life jacket.


BARDID: MI-2014-0080
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:58:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: St. Clair River
NearestCityorTown: Clay Twp
County: St. Clair County
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Owner stated that he and his wife were traveling down bound in the North Channel when they hit a wave.  After hitting a large wave the boat sank. The boat is made out of wood and barely stayed afloat. Damage to the vessel was a large hole on the front port side approximately 2' x2' (two feet by two feet).  Also there was a 2" (two inch) crack that went to the bow and down to the mid-half of the vessel.  The vessel was towed by Clay Fire Department Fire Boat to Colony Marina's hoist.  It was brought out of the water and then placed on the subject's trailer.  Damage to the vessel is approximately $5000.00.  No injuries occurred.


BARDID: MI-2014-0082
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-09-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Gun Lake
NearestCityorTown: Yankee Springs
County: Barry
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was leaving the dock area following vessel #2.  Both vessels were accelerating when vessel #2 turned to the port into the path of vessel #1.  Vessel #1 struck the port side of vessel #2 toward the stern continuing forward along the port side.  Victim leg was lacerated by the seat hold-down on the port side.  He was treated at Pennock Hospital and released.  No other injuries were reported.  No citations were issued.


BARDID: MI-2014-0083
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:21:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Lake
NearestCityorTown: Hope Township
County: Barry
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent3: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 operator advised that he took a wave the wrong way and was thrown overboard.  When this occurred the vessel continued on and ran into a dock and struck vessel #2 on the port side.  Vessel #1 operator swam to shore.  He refused treatment stating that he had no injuries.  No one else was involved.  No citations were written.


BARDID: MI-2014-0084
State: MI
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-09-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:24:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake St. Clair
NearestCityorTown: Ira Twp
County: St. Clair
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Fuel
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Owner/operator reported he had purchased the vessel the day before and was taking it out for the first time.  He had just put fuel in it at Mayea Marina/Island Grill and had just made it to the mouth of the Swan Creek and Bouvier Bay when he heard a popping noise. The engine compartment was on fire.  There were two passengers one on each side of the engine that received second degree burns, and one passenger at the stern of the vessel that received 2nd degree burns.  Victim was burned over 40 percent of his body.  The victims jumped into the water and were picked up and taken to shore by a nearby vessel that saw the explosion and fire.  Victim was flown from MacLaren Hospital to University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor for treatment.  Deputy a certified boat accident investigator reported that it appeared to be a possible fuel line or electrical issue that caused the explosion/fire.  He will be going to Michigan Marine Salvage in Harrison Twp where the vessel is being stored for further investigation of what may have happened.  No one was wearing a life jacket.


BARDID: MI-2014-0085
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Heart Lake
NearestCityorTown: Otsego
County: Otsego
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator/owner/victim was operating his jet ski on Heart Lake.  He lost control of the vessel falling off of it into the water and broke his leg from the impact.  He was transported to the Otsego hospital and treated for a broken leg.  No other injuries were mentioned.


BARDID: MI-2014-0086
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-09-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake St. Clair
NearestCityorTown: Harrison TWP
County: Macomb county
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
MachineryFailure: Shift
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #2 was moored at fuel dock.  Vessel #1 was entering marina preparing to navigate a turn.  Operator put vessel in reverse but it would not engage.  Vessel continued straight and struck vessel #2.  Victim on board vessel #1 was attempting to stop vessels from colliding using her legs causing injury to her leg and ankle.  No other injuries were reported.


BARDID: MI-2014-0087
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Michigan
NearestCityorTown: Park
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
While involved in a sanctioned race operator’s indecision regarding which direction to go in led to back and forth swerving resulting in the vessel #1 and #2 running into each other.  The victim from vessel #2 was thrown from the vessel resulting in internal  injuries.  Victim was transported to Spectrum Butterworth in Grand Rapids.  No other injuries were reported.


BARDID: MI-2014-0088
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-09-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:39:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Bronson Lake
NearestCityorTown: Oregon TWP
County: Lapeer County
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The four passengers went to Bronson Lake to go fishing.  They used a boat that belonged to a friend.  They had gotten to the lake around 7pm.  They were out fishing and had gone back to shore to buy more worms from the local store. They were back out fishing and had started to get dark.  They had the boat anchored and were just sitting in the water.  Victim was sitting in the back of the boat and had stood up.  He slipped and lost his balance tipping the back corner of the boat causing water to start coming in causing the boat to capsize.  They all fell into the water. They were in the water for more than an hour when Victim decided to swim for shore.  Victim was suffering from hypothermia and exhaustion.  They were all taken to McLaren Lapeer Regional for treatment and released.  No other injuries were reported.  No one was wearing a life jacket.


BARDID: MI-2014-0090
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Little Bay De Noc
NearestCityorTown: Brampton
County: Delta
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
The victim overturned in his kayak and was attempting to swim into shore. A subject in another kayak went into shore and did not assist the victim in the water.  The second subject didn't contact police until approximately 20 hours later.  The #1 subject was later found in the water deceased.  
 
Little details were provided by the MSP regarding this incident.  The physical condition was noted that there was suspicion of drugs or alcohol, but not confirmed.  It was noted that CG approved PFD's were used, but there was no mention of the deceased wearing one when he was found.  It was noted that the deceased was injured with a contusion, but no mention of the location.  There was no mention of where the deceased was located.


BARDID: MI-2014-0091
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:29:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Holloway Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Mayfield TWP
County: Lapeer
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim had been on the vessel with a friend.  He dove into the water to urinate.  The water depth was approximately 4-5 feet deep.  The vessel was not anchored.  The subject dove into the water and didn't come back up.  Friend yelled for help and attempted to get into the water to search the area, but is not a strong swimmer holding onto the boat while looking.  An area for the search had already been developed and was being searched by a team of persons walking the area.  The victim had floated to the water surface. He was bent over face down in the water.  The victim was placed in a body bag.  The preliminary look over the body didn't show any injures.  The victim was loaded aboard the boat and transported to the shore and was toe tagged.  He was loaded into Lapeer County EMS rig and transported to the McLaren-Lapeer Region morgue.


BARDID: MI-2014-0092
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-09-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Huron
NearestCityorTown: Sanilac TWP
County: Sanilac
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Waves were 3-4 feet with strong winds.  Vessel was a small Catamaran sailboat that capsized about 1 mile off shore.  Wife of owner was on shore and saw overturned vessel.  Vessel was towed to shore and damaged during towing.  Vessel owner was not injured and was wearing his life jacket.


BARDID: MI-2014-0093
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-04-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:07:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Detroit River
NearestCityorTown: Trenton
County: Wayne
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #2 was traveling S/B Trenton Channel north on the Grosse Isle Free Bridge at slow no wake speed in the marked channel.  Vessel #1 was traveling S/B Trenton Channel on plane approaching vessel #2.  Vessel #1 Operator said he didn't see vessel #2 until he was right behind it.  He turned sharp to avoid, but the port stern of his boat hit the star board stern of vessel #2.  There were no injuries reported only damages to both vessels.


BARDID: MI-2014-0095
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Spring Lake
NearestCityorTown: City of Ferrysburg
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel #1 was coming in to dock.  Operator misjudge the slip distance.  The vessel was moving too fast and ran into vessel #2 causing significant damage to the starboard bow and frame.  No injuries were reported.


BARDID: MI-2014-0097
State: MI
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-06-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:03:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake St. Clair
NearestCityorTown: Grosse Point Farms
County: Wayne
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was driving on Lake St. Clair and turned to check on a jet ski on the swim platform.  When he turned back around vessel #1 saw vessel #2 and tried to avoid it.  He struck vessel #2 on the port side bow area.  Operator of vessel #1 was cited for OWI in a watercraft.  Vessel #2 was totaled.  No injuries occurred.


BARDID: MI-2014-0098
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-09-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Detroit River
NearestCityorTown: Gibraltar
County: Wayne
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel owner reported that victim (Victim) asked to take vessel #1 (PWC) for a ride.  Victim was riding the PWC in waves and appeared to be having fun.  Witness said he saw Victim fall off the PWC and got back on to ride some more. Moments later Witness looked again and saw Victim not on PWC and out of sight.  Witness went to look for Victim on another PWC and found Victim face down in the water unresponsive and not breathing.  Witness tried without success to get Victim on his PWC.  Witness returned to Celeron Island for help.  At that time witnesses went to find and help Victim.  Subjects relocated Victim and put him on another boat but could not effectively perform CPR so they transferred Victim onto "Off Duty". From there CPR was continued and Victim was taken to the Gibraltar Gas Dock.  Upon arrival, Witness2 said that Victim had a weak pulse and respiration and was turned over Gibraltar Fire Department. Sgt. contacted the Hospital at 0730 hrs who reported that Victim had passed away earlier that morning.  No other injuries or damages were reported.  Victim was not wearing a life jacket.


BARDID: MI-2014-0099
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Michigan
NearestCityorTown: Port Sheldon
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel operator stated they were viewing the weather buoy then lost contact with it, then collided with buoy, wrecking his port side lower unit.  No injuries were reported.  There were damages to the buoy as well.


BARDID: MI-2014-0100
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Michigan
NearestCityorTown: Park TWP
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was cruising on Holland Channel south of the pier head when it struck an unidentified object in the water that wasn't seen prior.  No one was injured, but the vessel sustained significant damage to the bow hull.  No other details regarding the incident was reported.


BARDID: MI-2014-0101
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-09-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Grand River
NearestCityorTown: Lyons TWP
County: Ionia
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel #1 was fishing in the Grand River near Webber Dam when he lost control due to strong current causing the canoe to overturn.  He was rescued by the Ionia County Fire Department and transported to sparrow hospital and treated for hypothermia.  Victim was not wearing a life jacket.  No other injuries were reported.


BARDID: MI-2014-0102
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-10-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Mountain Lake
NearestCityorTown: Powell Township
County: Marquette
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was underway with (3 occupants on private property.  Vessel took on water over the bow and capsized.  (3) person in the water, two made it to shore and the operator was in the water for approximately 45 minutes and drowned.  No other details were provided by the law agency.  No injuries were reported.


BARDID: MI-2014-0103
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake St. Clair
NearestCityorTown: Harrison TWP
County: Macomb
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 and vessel #2 were rafted off to each other and anchored. A severe storm arrived with high winds. Vessel #3 was attempting to navigate and was blown into vessel #1 and #2 causing damage to both boats.  While vessel #3 was attempting to navigate the operator cut the anchored line to vessel #1. Vessel #3 then left the area and we have been unable to locate it or the operator.  Vessel #1 also sustained out drive damage due to the cut anchor line being wrapped around propeller.  Victim #1 was climbing down staircase when collision occurred causing him to fall, victim sustained knee injuries during the fall.  There were no other reported injuries.  The law agency report indicates there were several other passengers to vessels #1 & #2, but names and details were not provided nor was the fact that any of them were or were not wearing life jackets.


BARDID: MI-2014-0104
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-11-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake St. Clair
NearestCityorTown: Harrison TWP
County: Macomb
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Witness from vessel #2 had made a distress call to report that he found an overturned vessel with debris and a deceased black and white Boston Terrier floating in the water near the mouth of the Clinton River.  There was also a medium sized lunch pail that was used as a tackle box.  He had recovered the dog and lunch pail at the request of the dispatcher.  Witness stated that he was heading to Markley Marine to have his vessel taken out of the water for the season, when he came upon the overturned vessel and floating debris.  He had stated that he observed another vessel in the area, but has no information on the second vessel.  He said that the dog and debris were floating south from the overturned vessel.  Witness used a legal pad and drew a brief sketch of his float plan and where he made contact with the overturned vessel. Deputies went to vessel #1 owners home and spoke with a girlfriend who advised officers that her boyfriend had gone out fishing for the day with their dog on the lake on his 12 foot boat and had not returned.  Based on the information we began a box grid pattern search in the area of the capsized vessel and were assisted by the CG.  No details were provided regarding finding the deceased.


BARDID: MI-2014-0106
State: MI
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-11-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:59:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Swan Creek
NearestCityorTown: Valley Twp
County: Allegan
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Overloading
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was reportedly using a kayak to hunt and fish in Swan Creek refuge.  Witness reported debris in water however the vessel was gone.  A search by divers revealed the victim had fallen overboard and drown.  The case is still open due to the fact that the vessel is missing from the scene and presumed stolen.  it is assumed the vessel capsized, ejecting the person.  Overloading is listed as the cause.


BARDID: MI-2014-0108
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 06:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Michigan
NearestCityorTown: Saugatuck Twp
County: Allegan
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was adrift, vessel #2 was stationary waiting on start of fishing tournament.  Vessel #2 accelerated causing bow to rise blocking view of vessel #1 and striking it.  No injuries were reported.


BARDID: MI-2015-0001
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-02-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Rouge River
NearestCityorTown: Plainfield Township
County: Kent County
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was traveling downstream when it stopped at upstream edge of ice jam.  Vessel capsized and the lone occupant was swept under the ice.  Occupant of vessel was recovered deceased on 2-8-2015.  It was reported that the occupant was not wearing a life jacket.  Cause of death, drowning.


BARDID: MI-2015-0002
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-05-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 06:24:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Michigan
NearestCityorTown: Petoskey
County: Emmet
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was cruising along and ran into the pier at the fuel docks at the city launch.  When the operator collided with the pier it threw him into the throttle which caused the vessel to speed up and hit the pier again knocking him to the bottom of the vessel.  His injuries were severe with a compound fracture to his left leg, both shoulders were dislocated, lacerations and contusions over his body.  It's not clear what caused him to hit the pier.  Onlookers mentioned a possible medical issue and also mentioned that he may have been adjusting his fish finder.  No alcohol involved and no lifejacket was worn.


BARDID: MI-2015-0003
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-05-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:58:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Macatawa
NearestCityorTown: Park TWP
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 driver had let off the power in preparation to tie off to vessel #1.  As #1 approached #2 , it was pushed into vessel #2 by the wake of an unknown vessel.  #1 struck #2.  None of the passengers observed the crash.  No one was injured.


BARDID: MI-2015-0005
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-01-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Shaveshead Lake
NearestCityorTown: Porter Township
County: Cass
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim (victim) and Subject (friend) were out on the lake putting Christmas trees down near the end of the pier.  Subject said that they were doing this for fishing-related purposes.  Subject said that he was on shore prepping one of the trees to be put into the water when he heard Victim yell.  Victim was on the boat sitting on a milk crate.  Subject said that Victim must have fallen off the milk crate and fell overboard.  Subject got another boat and was able to reach Victim and swam him into shore.  CPR was administered while waiting for medics.  Victim was transported to Elkhart General Hospital and pronounced deceased at 00:35 hours.  No one else was injured.


BARDID: MI-2015-0006
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-03-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:43:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Grand River
NearestCityorTown: Grand Rapids
County: Kent County
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Dam/lock
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
The victim stated that he was along in his boat and motored up near the dam, when the hydraulic caught him and sucked him into the dam.  The water caught the bow of his boat and spun him parallel to the dam.  His boat then began to rock violently back and forth.  He stated that he tried to motor our, but the boat capsized.  He stated that the water forced him to the bottom and pinned him down.  He also felt like his feet were entangled in the anchor rope.  He eventually was able to fight to the surface, after which he estimated to be three minutes under water.  After that time, he's not clear what happened, but he was eventually into another boat by some fishermen who witnessed the event.  The victim suffered hypothermia and was transported to a medical facility by medics.  There were no details about the vessel reported.  There was no DOB for the victim reported.


BARDID: MI-2015-0007
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-05-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Michigan
NearestCityorTown: Port Sheldon Township
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel was cruising along and struck the wall of the north pier of Pigeon Lake channel.  It was dark and foggy which made for poor visibility.  Empty beer cans were found inside the boat and a bag with a plant substance that smelled and appeared to be marijuana. No on board was wearing a life jacket.   All passengers aboard were knocked forward into the seats and dashboard causing serious injuries and one death.  Major damages were reported to the vessel.  The case is open for further investigation and with the Prosecutors office.


BARDID: MI-2015-0008
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-05-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:44:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Ausable River
NearestCityorTown: Oscoda TWP
County: Iosco
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: flyboarder impacts boat
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The victim was flying above the water with the pack hooked to the PWC propulsion unit , lost control and crashed into the PWC that was propelling the fly board.  The PWC was stationary at the time.  The victim's face and ribs were injured and he was transported and admitted to the hospital.  The PWC was not damaged.


BARDID: MI-2015-0009
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Lake
NearestCityorTown: Plainfield
County: Iosco
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Driver of PWC advised she did not remember what happened just prior to the crash.  Boyfriend of driver advised how was on shore with vehicle and trailer and driver was riding PWC by access.  Boyfriend stated he heard PWC and then saw Operator flying up onto beach and landing on beach hitting tree.  Boyfriend stated he believes that Operator hit low hanging branch, knocking her off PWC.  Operator was transported via life flight to Saginaw St. Mary's with a brain bleed head injury.  She was not wearing a life jacket.  The vessel was not damaged.


BARDID: MI-2015-0010
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Crooked Lake
NearestCityorTown: Littlefield Twp
County: Emmet
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Boat was underway when the operator fell out of vessel for what reason we do not know.  Vessel remained underway.  Operator did not have on a life jacket and drowned.  Operator was found floating near the vessel.   Life jackets were found in the bottom of the boat.  The deceased was transported to McLaren by Emmet Ambulance. No other people were involved. No damages were reported to the boat.


BARDID: MI-2015-0011
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-05-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Saginaw River
NearestCityorTown: Zilwaukee TWP
County: Saginaw
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with commercial vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel #1 was on Saginaw River fishing when the vessel stalled and he couldn't get it restarted in time to avoid a collision with a large tug boat towing a barge.  Operator and passenger of vessel #1 jumped from the boat just before they were struck by the tug boat.  The operator swam to a nearby buoy and climbed aboard and yelled for help for about a half hour before he was noticed by a bystander.  The passenger of vessel #1 was nowhere to be found. Body parts from the passenger where found at the river's edge shortly after the accident.  The remainder of the body was found downriver 2 days later.  Neither operator nor passenger were wearing life jackets.   No alcohol was involved.  There were damages to vessel #1 reported.


BARDID: MI-2015-0013
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Huron
NearestCityorTown: Lexington
County: Sanilac
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator stated that they were underway when the engine compartment started smoking causing a small fire that possibly burnt electrical wires as well as the motor. Everyone was wearing life jackets.  No one was injured.


BARDID: MI-2015-0014
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lobdell Lake
NearestCityorTown: Argentine
County: Genesee
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
As vessel #1 was accelerating. Operator was looking forward right and did not see vessel #2 crossing left to right and vessels collided.  Operator on vessel #2 was hit in the right rear ribs and fell into the water.  Vessel #2 operator suffered three fractured ribs.  Both were wearing life jackets.  No damages were reported to the vessels.


BARDID: MI-2015-0015
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:17:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lower Scott Lake
NearestCityorTown: Lee Twp
County: Allegan
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was water skiing behind his boat being driven by Operator.  Operator reports going approximately 20mph when Victim attempted to drop 1 ski.  In doing so Victim fell and reported hip and leg pain.  Victim was assisted to shore by Operator and was treated by Lee Township Fire/Rescue and AMR who transported Victim to Allegan General Hospital. Victim was admitted to the hospital was discovered t have a broken hip and will undergo hip replacement surgery as the result of his injuries. Victim was wearing a life jacket.  No other injuries were reported.


BARDID: MI-2015-0016
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Wamplers Lake
NearestCityorTown: Campbridge Twp
County: Lenawee
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel #1 reported that the victim was tossed from her seat and hit her lower leg on the enclosure railing causing a fracture to her leg bone.  No other injuries or damages were reported.  It was not reported whether victim was wearing a life jacket.


BARDID: MI-2015-0017
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Clam Lake
NearestCityorTown: Helena TWP
County: Antrim
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Witness reported that the victim was attempting to step off the vessel at the dock.  She fell between the dock and the boat.  Victim hit her arm when she fell.  She went to the medical center for treatment and her arm was broken.  No other injuries were reported.  Life jackets were worn when the vessel was cruising. No damages were reported.


BARDID: MI-2015-0018
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Michigan
NearestCityorTown: Ferrysburg
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was cruising north of the Grand Haven pier head near Ottawa beach, when the vessel struck a submerged object.  Operator immediately reported it to the USCG who responded.  No other damages or injuries were reported.


BARDID: MI-2015-0019
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Bankson Lake
NearestCityorTown: Porter Twp
County: VanBuren
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
The two drowning victims were fishing on Bankston Lake.  No one was around to actually see what happened after they put their vessel in the water and took off from shore.  It was reported that there was an empty inflatable found near shore by a witness and called into the police.  The two victims were found in 7 feet of water the next day by search divers.  Investigators think what happened is that the two victims went out fishing together and were not wearing their life jackets that were found inside the vessel.  One of them who could not swim fell overboard while sitting in his cushion chair and the other victim who was a swimmer tried to save him and they both drowned.


BARDID: MI-2015-0020
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Missaukee
NearestCityorTown: Lake Twp
County: Missaukee
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator stated that he had stopped to put the padding back together along the handle bars of the jet ski when he was hit by his friend who he was riding with.  Operator stated he then got back on the jet ski and he and his friend worked their way over to the pontoon boat, and they were brought up to the dock area.  Operator stated that he had not been drinking and that he did have a boater safety card to ride the jet ski.  He was wearing a life jacket.  No other injuries or damages were reported.


BARDID: MI-2015-0021
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Tawas Bay
NearestCityorTown: East Tawas
County: Iosco County
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator1 was attempting to moor his vessel by steering in.  He had several failed attempts at doing so.  He tried it again. He kept getting blown off due to the wind.  The wind blew his vessel over by Operator2's which was moored.  Operator1 then throttled his engines to move out of the slip.  When exiting the slip his starboard quarter struck Operator2's starboard quarter causing damages.  No one was injured and there were no other damages reported.


BARDID: MI-2015-0022
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Round Lake
NearestCityorTown: Rollin Township
County: Lenawee County
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: strikes the boat or propeller
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator stated that the victim was surfing behind the vessel.  When finished, he dropped down into the water.  Upon getting ready to board the vessel he was sucked under the long swim platform and hit his foot on something.  It's possible that he kicked the stationary propeller or swim platform.  He was not sure exactly what happened.  No other injuries were reported and no damages.


BARDID: MI-2015-0023
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:02:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Northport Bay
NearestCityorTown: Leelanau
County: Leelanau County
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was underway from Northport Bay southbound.  Approximately 2 miles out from the departure point operator began to accelerate.  While doing so he smelled smoke.  Operator shutdown the engines and checked the engine compartment and found smoke exiting.  Operator immediately closed the engine compartment door.  Operator contacted the USCG, and the engine compartment fire suppressant was activated.  No injuries were reported.


BARDID: MI-2015-0024
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:28:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Grand Traverse Bay
NearestCityorTown: Elmwood TWP
County: Leelanau County
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel operator was cruising at night when the vessel struck and damaged a USCG Great Lakes lighted buoy designated as Red #8.  The buoy was dented and has a large scrape.  The vessel starboard hull was torn a hole and vessel began taking on water.  The vessel was immediately driven into the Elmwood Township Marina and tied up at the east end of A-dock.  Interviews were taken from all passengers at the marina and pictures taken of the boat and the damaged buoy.  No one was injured.


BARDID: MI-2015-0025
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Huron
NearestCityorTown: Sand Beach 3222
County: Huron County
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was trolling west toward Harbor Beach.  Vessel #2 was traveling north.  Operator 2 stated he had the auto-pilot on prior to collision.  Vessel #2 approached vessel #1 on its starboard side and failed to give way.  Vessel #1s down riggers and fishing poles were lost at the time of impact.  Operator #1 stated he attempted to honk his horn and yelled but was too late.  Operator #2 was cited for the crash Operator Negligence.  No one was injured.


BARDID: MI-2015-0026
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:09:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Round Lake
NearestCityorTown: Charlevoix
County: Charlevoix County
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #2 was cruising in idle speed when Vessel #1 turned into it T-boning them.  No injuries were reported.


BARDID: MI-2015-0027
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:19:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Huron
NearestCityorTown: Caseville TWP
County: Huron County
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent2: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was operating a PWC.  According to witnesses he went to jump a wake of another vessel when he landed from the jump; the nose of the vessel struck another wave.  Victim hit his head on the handlebars.  Witnesses say he fell off the vessel and was unconscious.  Victim's father and other family members loaded him into their boat and took him to shore.  Victim had a bloody nose.  Scheurer Ambulance was dispatched to the scene, but the victim denied treatment.  He was taken to the hospital by family members.  No other injuries or damages were reported.


BARDID: MI-2015-0028
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Blue Lake
NearestCityorTown: Morton
County: Mecosta County
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim operating PWC with Occupant on board behind her.  Witness stated PWC hit a wake and suddenly stopped throwing Occupant off to the right rear and Operator over the handle bars.  Both persons ended up into the water.  PWC maintained upright position.  Both people re-boarded the vessel and returned to shore.  No other injuries or damages were reported.


BARDID: MI-2015-0029
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Grand Traverse Bay
NearestCityorTown: Acme
County: Grand Traverse
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel #1 stated while boating on east bay he and his friends met a bachelorette party.  The two groups decided to anchor and get in the water wile in the water other boats were making it wavy, the groups noticed that their boats were hitting each other due to the waves.  No visible damages to the bachelorette party's boat.  PFDs were used as bumpers, but was not sufficient.  No one was injured.


BARDID: MI-2015-0031
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Detroit River
NearestCityorTown: Detroit City
County: Wayne County
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
It was reported that the vessel operator/victim had fallen overboard and was unconscious.  The vessel owner who was a passenger jumped overboard and had a hold of the victim attempting to keep his head above water and get him back into the boat.  The victim was 350 to 400 lbs and the owner was not able to get him back into the vessel.  He was assisted by Detroit PD on vessel 715 and none of them could get the victim out of the water.  They were assisted by a US Border Patrol vessel and with help were able to get the victim on the boat and began administering CPR.  The victim was taken to Detroit Receiving Hospital and was pronounced dead.  The owner of the vessel was cited for Operating While Intoxicated.


BARDID: MI-2015-0033
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:43:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Buck Lake
NearestCityorTown: Hamburg Twp
County: Livingston County
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel #1 and operator of vessel #2 were cruising together and circling in the water, when vessel #1 cut across and into the side of vessel #2.  Operator/victim of vessel #2 was struck in the leg and causing a broken leg.  Neither operators had taken boaters safety classes.  No other injuries were reported.  Both operators were wearing PFDs.


BARDID: MI-2015-0034
State: MI
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:03:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Lake
NearestCityorTown: Portage
County: Kalamazoo
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was south bound across Long Lake at approximately 35-40 mph and it was overtaking #2, a 20 ft. Pontoon boat drifting at abut 2 mph with motor on.  Neither driver remembers seeing the other boat.  As #1 looked down for a second and when he looked up he was going to his right directly over the front of #2 about 10 ft. back from the front as it drove up and through the left front seat of #2 where victim was setting throwing him and the seat he was sitting on off the boat.  After the Bass boat come to rest on the water on the other side, boats in the area pulled the injured passengers out of the water and towed all to shore for treatment.  There were major damages to the Bass boat.


BARDID: MI-2015-0035
State: MI
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-07-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Horse
NearestCityorTown: Martiny TWP
County: Mecosta County
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was at anchor on a sandbar on the west side of Horsehead Lake.  Vessel #2 was circling the boats.  Operator of vessel #2 stated he was accelerating toward a friends pontoon and was going to turn sharp to splash the people on board when he lost steering.  Vessel #2 then collided with vessel #1 coming to rest on the front of vessel #1.  There was only one injury reported.


BARDID: MI-2015-0036
State: MI
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:03:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Grand River
NearestCityorTown: Grand Traverse
County: Grand Traverse County
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Unknown
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Coast Guard was underway on the Grand River when they observed a boat on fire with 4 passengers that had jumped off the boat into the water.  They were being picked up by  Good Samaritans.  The boat was totaled by the fire.  No one was injured.  No one required treatment for injuries.  After the fire was out, the boat was hauled in and taken to impound.


BARDID: MI-2015-0038
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Michigan
NearestCityorTown: Bear Creek
County: Emmet County
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel capsized due to weather conditions.  Occupants went into water where victim  lost consciousness and had difficulty breathing.  Victim and second passenger were assisted to shore where they were treated. Victim was transported to the hospital for treatment of a head injury.  Occupants were wearing life jackets.  No vessel damages were reported.


BARDID: MI-2015-0039
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 03:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Martin Lake
NearestCityorTown: Dayton TWP
County: Newaygo County
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 victim drowned on Martin Lake.  Victim was kayaking with a friend (vessel #1) when both of their kayaks flipped over and filled with water.  The victim was unable to swim to shore and his friend was unable to save him.  Police say alcohol appears to have played a role.


BARDID: MI-2015-0040
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake St. Clair
NearestCityorTown: Clay Township
County: Macomb County
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was towing victim #1 on wake board.  While victim was crossing vessel #1 wake, victim tumbled into the water striking her head.  The victim complained of dizziness after tumbling.  Victim was then brought to marine division, where she was treated and released.  Victim was later seen at Henry Ford Macomb and treated.  No other injuries were reported.  No damages reported.


BARDID: MI-2015-0041
State: MI
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-08-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:27:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Huron
NearestCityorTown: Lexington Twp
County: Sanilac County
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Subjects were riding in vessel #1 and went over the wave and it overcame the side of the vessel capsizing it.  Subjects and dog climbed on top the capsized vessel until help arrived.  No injuries were reported.


BARDID: MI-2015-0042
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 05:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Betsie Bay, Lake Michigan
NearestCityorTown: Frankfort Twp
County: Benzie County
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Inadequate onboard navigation lights
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Charter Fishing vessel "Sea Joy" (vessel #1) collided with anchored sailboat "Kokamo" (vessel #2) which was anchored in Betsie Lake with no navigation lights.  The sailing vessel had drifted into the channel after breaking free of the anchor.  Failure to display proper moored/anchor navigation lights resulted in collision.  No injuries occurred.


BARDID: MI-2015-0043
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Leelanau
NearestCityorTown: Leland Twp
County: Leelanau
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Driver #1 had picked up a friend at the dock and proceeded out to meet with the driver of vessel #2.  Driver #2 was circling quickly and not watching as driver #1approached.  Driver #1 attempted to slow down as #2 circled and was unable to stop.  His jet ski rode up the starboard side of jet ski #2 and struck driver #2 throwing him into the lake.  Both drivers were wearing kill switch lanyards which stopped both vessels.  Driver #1 jumped into the water to assist #2 and got him on to the jet ski.  He drove him into shore and assisted him onto the dock.  Adults came out from the house and called 911 and Leland EMS transported him to Munson Center where he was treated.  His injuries consisted of cracked ribs and contusions.  Both drivers were wearing their life jackets.


BARDID: MI-2015-0044
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:21:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Elk Lake
NearestCityorTown: Whitewater
County: Grand Traverse County
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Owner/Operator of vessel #1 had stopped about 300 yards from shore because all 4 men in boat wanted to swim.  Boat was adrift in calm water when victim jumped into 30' depth.  He began to struggle for unknown reason, but others couldn't save him before he went down.  Victim was recovered 18 hours later by Sheriff Department dive team.  A preliminary investigation suggests accidental drowning.  Victim was not wearing a live jacket.  No other injuries or damages were reported.


BARDID: MI-2015-0045
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake St. Clair
NearestCityorTown: Saint Clair Shores
County: Macomb
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 stated his vessel was tied up at Brownies docking in St. Clair Shores MI, when vessel #1 was struck by vessel #2 on the swim platform.  Vessel #2 owner told vessel #1 owner if there was damages to call the Police to make a report.  Vessel #1 owner did not make a report until 10 days later 7/6/2015.  Vessel #2 owner stated he did not have any damage to his vessel and did not see any damage to vessel #1 at the time of the incident.  Vessel #2 owner stated his vessel did not cause the damage to vessel #1, vessel #2 stated his vessel was tied the same way it was before the incident.  No other damages or injuries were reported.


BARDID: MI-2015-0046
State: MI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:07:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Michigan
NearestCityorTown: Holland Park Twp
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 struck vessel #2 in the top rail in the center of the port side.  It caused minor damage to the fiberglass of both vessels. No injuries occurred.


BARDID: MI-2015-0047
State: MI
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-08-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:44:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Huron
NearestCityorTown: Clark Township
County: Mackinac County
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was traveling northbound across the channel towards Cedarville when it was struck by vessel #2 who was also traveling westbound in channel.  Operator #2 could not see because of sunlight and bow was up.  The operator of vessel #1 was injured.  No other injuries occurred.


BARDID: MI-2015-0048
State: MI
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-06-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Michigan
NearestCityorTown: South Haven
County: Van Buren County
WaterConditions: Very rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator had vessel in rough water.  When attempting to turn back, motor died.  Large waves swamped vessel.  Vessel is total loss.  No injuries were reported.


