# ReleasableAccidentes

BARDID: TN-2021-0079
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-07-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: TIMS FORD RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: WINCHESTER
County: FRANKLIN
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 07/31/2021 at around 4:50pm, a family was cruising in their Cobalt boat near Mansford Bridge on Tims Ford Lake in Franklin Co.  OP1 was operating the vessel, his wife and daughter were riding in the front seats of the boat, their niece was riding in the seat in the back of the boat.  As OP1 was operating the boat upstream, towards Mansford Bridge, they encountered some large wakes from other boats in the area.  When the boat struck the wake from the other boats, VICTIM was bounced up, out of her seat in the bow of the boat.  When VICTIM fell back down into her seat, her back was injured from the impact.  OP1 operated the boat to a nearby dock where some other people were and asked where they should go to get VICTIM some help.  One of the men at that dock called 911 and had OP1 follow them to Lakeview Marina at Tims Ford State Park a short distance away.  An ambulance came to the boat ramp at Lakeview Marina and picked up VICTIM and transported her to Harton Hospital in Tullahoma, where she was treated and released for a fractured vertebra in her lower back. The location of the incident is a high traffic area and traffic is funneled down at that location because of the bridge.  On the day of the incident, there was a lot of boat traffic and the water could be very rough in places.  OP1 did attempt to slow his boat down before impacting the waves, but even with that, some of the larger wakes can impact with a lot of force to the bow of a boat.  VICTIM has scoliosis and that may have played a part in her being injured as well.


BARDID: TN-2021-0080
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-06-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:45:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: CENTER HILL RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: SMITHVILLE
County: DEKALB
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 17, 2021, Capt. was contacted by Dr. in regards to a death certificate.  Dr. stated Operator was riding a PWC on Center Hill Lake on June 26, 2021 when he hit a wake/wave and bounced hard into the PWC and water.  Operator was pronounced dead at the Cookeville Regional Emergency Room.  Dr. stated his Troponin levels were significantly elevated and based on all the information, he felt that Operator had a cardia contusion from the impact which caused cardia arrythmia and his death.   *** After Dr. contacted Capt. on July 17, 2021, Capt. reached out to me to look into this event since it was in District 31.  

After receiving this information, I located operator’s emergency contact on July 22, 2021.  Subject1 stated she had recently been dating victim.  She gave statements saying Operator and his minor daughter had borrowed a PWC and took it to Hurricane Bridge Access Area on Center Hill Lake.  Hours later, Operator and Daughter arrived back at Subject1’s house.  Operator was complaining of chest pain.  Operator stated, " I am dying" and was certain he was having a heart attack.  Subject1 got them in the vehicle and proceeded toward Cookeville Regional Medical Center(CRMC).  According to Subject1, Operator stopped breathing in route to CRMC, and she stopped the vehicle to give chest compressions until he began to breath once again.  Subject1 stated, Operator was fading again as they arrived at CRMC.  
Operator was pronounced dead shortly after arriving.  This incident was never reported as an incident involving a vessel until Dr. made his opinion of Operator''s impact with the vessel/water could have been the triggering effect which caused his death.

The only witness that was with Operator was his minor child who had an estranged relationship with her mother.  Due to this situation, Daughter lived with a sister.  After conversing with Capt., we both concluded it was not the best interest of the family and investigation to interview a minor child without a parent being present or being notified prior to interviewing.  Also, the delay in being notified to do a report of investigation, made this event more difficult  to conduct.


BARDID: TN-2021-0081
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PERCY PRIEST RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: NASHVILLE
County: DAVIDSON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 08/22/21 OP1 was operating a PWC on Percy Priest Lake with his daughter sitting in front of him. OP1 believes before the collision with the tree on the shore, that VICTIM’s hand or fingers somehow became caught in the throttle and caused the throttle to be held down. They were close to Pig Island, and due to his wife swimming, and a boat parked on the shore, OP1  was unable to steer the vessel anywhere else. The PWC collided with a tree on the shore of Pig Island on the left front portion of the hull. OP1  believes the handle bars on the PWC turned rapidly on impact and are what actually caused the injury,x an approximately 4 inch cut, on VICTIM upper left thigh. They called for and met Davidson Co. EMS at Smith Springs boat ramp, and VICTIM was transported to Vanderbilt Childrens Hospital.  *** On 08/22/21, I received a call from Nashville Dispatch about a boat accident on Percy Priest Lake at Pig Island, involving a PWC and an injury to a juvenile female. Upon receiving the call, I responded Emergency Traffic to my patrol boat at Four Corners Marina. After reaching Four Corners Marina, I was told by dispatch that the injured party was transported by EMS to Vanderbilt Childrens Hospital. Officers were also on scene at Pig Island and were unable to locate the PWC or involved parties. After learning that information, I left Four Corners Marina and drove to Vanderbilt Childrens Hospital.
Once I arrived at Vanderbilt, I was directed to the room of VICTIM by front desk staff, as the person who was brought in from the boat accident.
I entered the room and spoke with OP1, who was the operator of the 2004 SeaDoo. VICTIM and VICTIM'' mother were also present in the room.

OP1 told me they had started on the lake at approximately 1300 on 08/22/21 at Smith Springs ramp. They went out to Pig Island and were there and driving around for approximately 1 hour before the accident happened. At the time of the accident, OP1 was teaching his daughter VICTIM how to drive the PWC. VICTIM was seated on the PWC infront of OP1, handling the throttle, while OP1  was controlling the handlebars. They were keeping the speed below 30mph according to OP1 .
OP1  believes while they were heading back to Pig Island, around 1430 to 1500 hours, that VICTIM'' fingers or hand somehow got caught in the throttle of the PWC. This caused him to be unable to slow the PWC. They were heading towards the shore of Pig Island. OP1  could not put the PWC into reverse because VICTIM was sitting on the lever to put it into reverse, and he could not steer left or right due to his wife swimming on one side of the shore, and a boat on the other side. Once OP1  realized they were going to hit a tree on the shore, he grabbed VICTIM in his arms, and the PWC made contact with the tree on the left side bow. The handlebars either broke or turned hard during the impact, and OP1  believes that is what caused the laceration to VICTIM'' leg. VICTIM had an approximately 4 inch laceration to her upper left thigh.
After the accident, they drove to Smith Springs ramp to load the jetski and wait for EMS. EMS transported VICTIM to Vanderbilt Childrens hospital.


BARDID: TN-2021-0082
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-10-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:45:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: PERCY PRIEST RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: SMYRNA
County: RUTHERFORD
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 10/18/2021 at 10am two people launched a boat at Jefferson Springs on Percy Priest lake. At approximately 10:45 am Operator and Occupant were trolling upstream from Pistol Island toward the water intake facility. 

Occupant was sitting on the pedestal seat on the bow of the boat. He attempted to set the hook on a fish. When Occupant stood up he tripped and fell in the lake. 

Operator attempted to stop the boat then circle back for Occupant. Operator also attempted to throw a life jacket. Occupant was unable to swim and grab a life jacket. Occupant went under and did not resurface. operaotor then called 911. 

*This is operator’s account of the accident. He was the only witness.*


BARDID: TN-2021-0084
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-09-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PERCY PRIEST RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: LA VERGNE
County: RUTHERFORD
WaterConditions: Unknown
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday September 4th at approximately 1630hrs there was a vessel collision with a person on Percy Priest lake. OP2 and OP1 were riding PWC''s. OP2 was ahead of OP1. She lost control and fell off of her vessel. OP1 took his hand off of his throttle and attempted to steer his vessel to the left. The bow of his vessel struck OP2 in the head. OP1 was able to get her on his vessel and transport her back to family member who took her to shore. OP2 was admitted to Vanderbilt.


BARDID: TN-2021-0085
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:07:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: OLD HICKORY RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: MOUNT JULIET
County: WILSON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 07/03/21 at approximately 23:07, private security camera footage at Cedar Creek Marina recorded a white cuddy cabin cruiser vessel (V2) colliding with the outboard motor of TN0070FG (V1). Upon investigation and review of security footage, V2 was identified as KY0901UM. Gray and white paint transfer observed both on the cowling of V1 and the port quarter of V2 were found to be consistent with the point of impact documented in the security footage. V1 also possibly suffered internal damage to its outboard motor.  *** V2 was not registered at the time of the accident, nor was it registered at the time of this preliminary report due to recently purchasing said vessel from a third party. Efforts by OP2  have been made to rectify this issue. Due to this, V2 registration info will reflect its previous owner, displaying a Kentucky registration with an accurate Hull Identification Number. *** Misdemeanor charges pending at time of this preliminary report to the operator of V2.


BARDID: TN-2021-0086
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-07-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:19:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: OLD HICKORY RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: LEBANON
County: WILSON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 07/17/21, Officer and myself were dispatched to a single vessel accident that occured between Cherokee Marina and Gallatin Steam Plant on Old Hickory Lake where one occupant had sustained injuries to their leg. Upon arrival, it was determined the operator of the vessel involved and the injured occupant. Their vessel had impacted a large log, causing it to penetrate through the deck of the vessel into the port quarter seating area. She was transported by TWRA patrol vessel to Cherokee Marina to receive treatment by Wilson EMA to a laceration sustained to her right leg. Upon further interview, he had a strong odor of alcohol about his person, mildly slurred speech, mood swings, and admitted to drinking prior to the accident. He consented to a blood draw executed at approximately 07/18/21 00:53 by Wilson EMA.


BARDID: TN-2021-0087
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-09-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PERCY PRIEST RESERVOIR
County: DAVIDSON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
I was notified by TWRA Officer of a property damage boat accident that occurred on Labor Day, 9/6/2021, at Elm Hill Marina.  The accident was collision between a Searay cabin cruiser and a Starcraft pontoon.  I arrived at Elm Hill Marina at approximately 3:30pm on 09/12/2021 to conduct the property damage accident investigation.
 *** Upon arriving to the scene, I spoke with the complainant.  OWNER 1 informed me that on Labor Day 9/6/2021 a Starcraft pontoon boat, that is moored up at Elm Hill Marina, was backing out of its slip when the wind caught the pontoon boat and pushed the pontoon boat back towards OWNER 1s Searay that was moored to the dock at Elm Hill Marina.  
The wakeboard tower of the pontoon then struck the anchor mount of the Searay.  The pressure from the wakeboard tower pushing on the anchor mount, then caused stress fractures around the mounting bracket of the anchor mount that is bolted on the bow of the Searay.  
Damage to the Searay was determined to be approximately $2000.  No damage of monetary value was found on the Starcraft pontoon.
I was able to obtain a written statement from the Searay owner, OWNER 1, which is attached to this report.  OWNER 1 identified the operator of the pontoon as OP2.  OWNER 1 additionally provided me with a screenshot of a text thread that he and OP 2 had.  Below is the transcript of the text:
“Good Morning!! I’m sorry for what happened yesterday.  We didn’t mean to hit your boat.  We were trying to (go) backwards.  We (are) really sorry we talked with X and took some pictures.  We were wondering about the fiberglass but we just damaged (the) anchor but definitely we didn’t damage the fiberglass.”
Additionally, OWNER 1 provided me OP 2 cell phone number.   I was unsuccessful in my attempts to contact OP 2 for an official statement. 
This concludes my investigative report.


BARDID: TN-2021-0088
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-09-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:44:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: PERCY PRIEST RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: SMYRNA
County: RUTHERFORD
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On September 4, 2021 at approximately 7:44pm, TWRA dispatch was notified of a boating incident that occurred at the Jefferson Springs boat ramp on Percy Priest Lake.

The incident involved 2 occupants of a PWC that overturned ejecting the 2 individuals into the water.  One adult male was reported to be missing, and one juvenile female was reported to have been rescued by bystanders that witnessed the incident.  

Officers arrived on the scene at approximately 8:12pm to begin the investigation and the search and recovery of the missing individual.

Upon the initial investigation it was found that the operator of the PWC and the passenger of the PWC were maneuvering the vessel in the No Wake Zone in an attempt to load the vessel back onto its trailer.  Neither individual was wearing their required PFDs.  

During the maneuvering of the vessel, bystanders stated that Operator and Occupant shifted their weight to one side of the vessel causing them to fall overboard into the water.  A nearby kayaker saw what was taking place and paddled over to the scene and was able to rescue the 6 year old girl.  Attempts to rescue Operator were unsuccessful and he went under the water and never resurfaced.

TWRA Boating Investigator arrived on scene with the Remote Operated Vehicle (ROV) and deployed the vessel at approximately 10:30pm.  At approximately 10:53pm the ROV was able to locate operator in approximately 8.5 feet of water.  Divers recovered operator at approximately 11:06pm.

Autopsy and Toxicology results are pending.


BARDID: TN-2021-0089
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-06-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:56:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: PERCY PRIEST RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: NASHVILLE
County: DAVIDSON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 19, 2021 at approximately 15:56 hours I was dispatched to a 911 call about a possible drowning near the Percy Priest Dam.  Upon arriving to the scene, the victim, had already been transported to Summit Medical Center.

As initial interviews were conducted by responding officers, it was found that Subject jumped into the lake to retrieve an unopened alcoholic beverage without a PFD on.  The vessel that Subject jumped from then began to drift away due to the windy conditions that were present that day at the lake.  Subject began to struggle to stay above the water and multiple witnesses jumped into the lake to attempt to rescue him.  By the time anyone got to Subject he was still above water but had already gone unconscious due to taking in so much water.  Victim had consumed alcohol prior to the accident but it is unknown if he was impaired.

Witnesses stated they began CPR once they were able to get him back onto the boat. Initial TWRA Officers were on scene quickly and took over performing CPR while Subject was being transported to the Nashville Shores boat ramp.  The Officers stated that they conducted chest compressions on Subject for approximately 6 minutes during the transport.

I arrived at Summit Medical Center at approximately 17:25 hours. Upon speaking with the physician that was treating Subject, he informed me that they were able to get his pulse back.  He passed away at approximately 12:07am on 6/20/2021


BARDID: TN-2021-0090
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:54:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PERCY PRIEST RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: SMYRNA
County: RUTHERFORD
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/22/2021 while patrolling Percy Priest Lake I was dispatched to a boat fire, with injuries, at the Stewart''s Creek boat ramp in Rutherford County.  Upon arriving on scene,  there was a vessel engulfed in flames, and an occupant of the vessel being treated by EMS for burn injuries.

I arrived on scene at approximately 2:10pm and began assessing the situation.  A local fire fighter waved me over so he could get in my boat.  He advised that we needed to push the vessel closer to the bank for the fire fighters to be able to extinguish the flames easier.  I was able to maneuver my boat in a manner that he could safely push the vessel to the shoreline with a boat hook.  The fire on the boat was then extinguished safely.

Upon interviewing the operator, Operator, he stated that he had just bought the boat a week and a half prior and that this was his first outing with it.  Prior to arriving at the boat ramp he topped off the fuel tank with approximately 9 gallons of gasoline.  His son then backed him down the Stewarts Creek boat ramp and into the water.  

Operator said that he activated the ventilation blowers on the vessel for a couple of minutes prior to starting the engine.  Then engine started fine and he idled him and his younger son, out into the No-Wake Zone to wait for his older son to come down to the dock to board the vessel.  While drifting and shifting the vessel from reverse to neutral to forward, to stay in position, the explosion of the engine compartment occurred.  

Operator grabbed his fire extinguisher to attempt to put out the flames but the fire was too intense for the fire extinguisher to have any effect.  Him and son then jumped from the boat and swam to the shoreline.

Operator sustained a laceration above his left eye-brow, and burns to the back of both legs and the back of his left arm.  After speaking with paramedics, his spouse drove him to the ER to be thoroughly evaluated.  son was uninjured.

Additional pictures of the scene and injury pictures are included in the case file if needed.


BARDID: TN-2021-0091
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:52:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: DOUGLAS RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: DANDRIDGE
County: JEFFERSON
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/23/21 at or around 16:52 a two vessel collision occurred on Douglas Lake in Jefferson County, TN. Vessel 1, a 2018 24'' Bentley Pontoon operated by OP1 was pulling two males on a tube. Vessel 2, a 2007 10''6"Yamaha PWC was being operated by OP2. Vessel 2 stuck the starboard side of V1''s outboard motor. This caused OP2 to be knocked unconcious and to be thrown off V2. Both males on the tube being pulled by V1 had fallen off of it a few seconds before the accident. 911 was not called and OP2 was taken to the hospital by another individual in the party. OP2 recieved a CAT scan and declined any furthur treatment. Both vessels were rented from H2O Water Sports in Dandridge, TN.


BARDID: TN-2021-0092
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-09-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: DOUGLAS RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: DANDRIDGE
County: JEFFERSON
WaterConditions: Calm
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On Friday September 3rd at or around 3:20pm a two vessel collision occurred on Douglas Lake in the McGuire Creek area. The collision involved two PWCs. V2 was following V1 when V1 made a sharp left turn. V2 was unable to make evasive maneuvers and struck V1. V1 Operator, the operator of V1, was struck by V2 Operator who was operating V2. He (V1 Operator) sustained injuries to his hip and leg. He was transported to UT Medical Center where he received further treatment. This occurred in Jefferson County, TN. *** On 1/10/21 I met with General and ADA. Both agreed that there should be no charges filled since neither party involved wanted any criminal charges to come of this.


BARDID: TN-2021-0095
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BIG SANDY RIVER
NearestCityorTown: PARIS
County: HENRY
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Throttle
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 3, 2021 at or around 13:15 V2 vessel struck V1 pontoon on Big Sandy River in Swamp Creek. V2 was pulling up to V1 pontoon and there was a malfunction with the shifter, instead of reverse the boat went forward. There was no damage done to V2 boat and damage estimated to be more than $2,000 to V1 pontoon. No one was injured as a result of the incident.  
*** On July 3, 2021 at or around 13:00 V1 had anchored her pontoon in Swamp Creek, Big Sandy River. At or around 13:15 OP2 was pulling up to V1 Pontoon. OP2 put the vessel in nuetral when he was getting close to the pontoon. OP2 then shifted the vessel to reverse to avoid bumping into the pontoon. When OP2 gave the vessel throttle in reverse the vessel went forward instead and hitting the port side of the bow of the pontoon with the starbord side of his bow. OP2 put the vessel in nuetral. V2 nor the V1 realized the damage right away. 
V2 returned to Cypress Bay and contacted an individual who they knew may be able to fix the shifting issue. That individual saw that the cable was loose and repaired it. V2 vessel worked in reverse since.
About an hour later the V1 noticed the pontoon leaning to one side and some damage beneath the deck between the port float and the middle float. OP1 was the operator for V1 pontoon, he drove the pontoon back to Paris Landing Marina to load the pontoon onto the trailer and take it to the storage facility. V1 and V2 in the mean time had tried to make contact with Henry County Sheriff''s Department and Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency but failed to due to lack of cell service. 
At or around 16:30 Officers arrived at Paris Landing Marina to launch the patrol vessel for the evening. V1 approached Officers and asked who she would need to report a boat accident to. Officers notified TWRA dispatch that an accident had occured in Henry County, no injuries, and both vessels were off the water. Officers spoke with parties to get more information on what happened, where the vessels were, and contact information for both vessel owners. Officers followed V1 to the storage facility where she had OP1 take her boat. On the way to the storage facility, Officers contacted other officers to meet her at the storage facility. 
At the storage facility Officers met OP1 and his son. OP1 pulled the pontoon out of the storage building so Officers could assess the damage. V1 pointed out the damages to Officers on the side of the pontoon and that when V2 vessel hit it shifted the port float a couple inches under the deck. Officers took pictures of the pontoon while they had OP1 and V1 write a statement. OP1 and occupants stated they saw OP2 pull the shifter to reverse however the boat went forward. Officers contacted V2 occupant via phone to schedule meeting with her and OP2 for their statements and damage assessment. 
On July, 4, 2021 at or around 15:00 Officers met V2 owner at Paris Landing Marina. They each wrote a statement for what happened the day before. V2 explained the issue with the linkage and that an hour prior to meeting up with the V1 on July 3, 2021 the reverse on the vessel worked. Officers took pictures of the vessel and noticed a scuff in the paint and some small rub marks on the starboard side of the bow of vessel, otherwise no damage.


BARDID: TN-2021-0097
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-06-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: TIMS FORD RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: WINCHESTER
County: FRANKLIN
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 06/26/2021 Five people were out on Tims Ford Lake in a rental pontoon boat from Tims Ford Marina. Subject1 had been operating the vessel all day. Subject1 was towing Subject2 on a tube until she fell off. Subject1 jumped in the water and swam out to Subject2 because she was scared and crying. 

Subject1 was too tired to swim back to the vessel with Subject2. Subject1 asked Operator if she would operate the boat and come pick him and Subject2 up. Operator had not operated the vessel all day. Operator operated the vessel over to were Subject1 and Subject2 were. While Subject1 and Subject2 were getting back on the vessel Subject2s leg got cut by the propeller. 

Subject1 called 911 and operated the vessel to Lakeview Marina. Subject2 was life flighted from Tims Ford State Park to Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital. Subject2 had 2 deep lacerations to her left leg, but these injuries did not result in fatality. 

	The operator was interviewed by Officers and they observed no indicators of impairment.  According to Operators statement, she had one Mike’s Hard Lemonade. The investigating officers at the incident only found one empty Mike’s Hard Lemonade which was a confirmation of Operators statement. 

Operator consented to a blood draw, but Vanderbilt would not draw blood from Operator because she was not a patient. Officer spoke with Assistant District Attorney about a blood draw from Operator but ADA believed it unnecessary to pursue a blood draw.  This accident happened at or around 2:00 p.m. on Tims Ford Reservoir.


BARDID: TN-2021-0098
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-09-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: TIMS FORD RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: ESTILL SPRINGS
County: FRANKLIN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 09/04/2021 Operator was operating his 14-foot SEADOO on Tims Ford Lake in close proximity to the Rock Creek Boat Ramp. Operator stated that he had been on the water for about 10 – 15 minutes and was going around 50 mph until he jumped a wake which caused his SEADOO to go airborne. When Operator’s vessel landed it then changed course of direction and resulted in Operator being ejected. Operator flipped 2 or 3 times across the water. Observers from land retrieved Operator out of the water and called 911. Operator complained of pain in his back and ear. Operator also stated that one of his feet were numb. Operator was flown by helicopter to Vanderbilt and his injuries were treated. Operator consented to a blood draw request from Officer 1 and a blood alcohol analysis test was conducted by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. The test was completed, and the Ethyl Alcohol percentage came back as negative. Operator broke his pelvis in four places and went through surgery. Operator should have a full recovery in about one year. Operator was wearing a life jacket and his engine kill switch lanyard. Operator’s loss of control and the excessive speed at which he was operating his vessel were the primary factors in this accident.


BARDID: TN-2021-0099
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-07-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:18:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: KENTUCKY LAKE
NearestCityorTown: LINDEN
County: PERRY
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
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 24, 2021 at approximately 1500 hours, Operator1 was operating a gold SeaDoo PWC with occupant V1 occupant and Operator2 was operating a red and white Honda PWC with occupant V2 occupant on KY Lake in Perry County, TN. 

While both PWC’s were on plane in  Cow Hollow, a collision occurred resulting in injuries to Operator1 and V1 occupant and damage to the gold SeaDoo PWC.  

 *** On 07/24/2021 at approximately 1500 in Cow Hollow on Kentucky Lake in Perry County TN, Operator1 was operating a gold Seadoo jet ski at a high rate of speed in a narrow channel with occupant V1 occupant on board. 

Operator2 was operating a red and white Honda jet ski at a high rate of speed in the same narrow channel with occupant V2 occupant onboard. 

Operator2 was to the left and behind Operator1 when both jet skis were on plane. At the back of the creek, Operator1 then turned left altering his course towards Operator2''s jet ski''s course of travel. 

Operator2 attempted to turn to the left, away from Operator1, after releasing the throttle; However, Operator2''s jet ski''s course of travel continued straight resulting in a collision with Operator1 and V1 occupant.

 Operator2, Operator1 and V2 occupant were ejected when the jet skis made contact. The injury V1 occupant sustained to her leg resulted from the collision of the two jet skis where they crushed and broke her left leg below her knee. Both Operator1 and Operator2 did not have boater''s education as required by law for individuals born after January 1st 1989.


BARDID: TN-2021-0101
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-07-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PICKWICK RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: SAVANNAH
County: HARDIN
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On Thursday, July 15, 2021, I, responded to a boating incident that occurred on Pickwick Lake in Hardin County, TN.  According to the operator, occupants, and injured party, OP1 was operating a 2000, 17 foot, runabout ski boat. OP1 had been towing VICTIM on Pickwick Lake.  VICTIM had finished being towed and was boarding the vessel from the stern.  
OP1 states he had placed the vessel in neutral at the helm, but did not turn the engine to the off position.  The vessels lower unit was not engaged into neutral, as the propellor was still turning.  VICTIM states as she was boarding the vessel, the boat kicked into reverse, and backed over her.  The propellor struck the inside of her right leg and caused a laceration.  VICTIM was wearing a personal flotation device.  
OP1 heard VICTIM scream and realized she was struck by the propellor.  OP1 turned the engine off by pulling the engine kill switch and turning the key ignition to the off postion.
OP1 and occupant pulled VICTIM from the water.  Occupant applied pressure to VICTIM’s leg and called 911.  
VICTIM was transported via ambulance to Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth, Mississippi, where she was treated and released.  Victim recieved a total of 18 stitches. 
There were a total of 3 adults in the vessel, 2 juvenile children in the vessel, and 1 adult in the water (struck by propellor).


BARDID: TN-2021-0102
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PICKWICK RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: SAVANNAH
County: HARDIN
WaterConditions: Unknown
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday, August 7, 2021, at approximately 2300 hours, Operator states he launched his 1992, Bullet bass boat into the water at Pickwick Landing State Park ramp.  Operator was traveling up river along the southern bank of Pickwick, near county dock cove, when he states he saw a floating log in the water and turned right to miss it.

Operator made significant impact with the bank and grounded his boat.  The vessel was approximately 10-15 feet into the woods from the shore.  Major damage to the vessel occurred due to this grounding.    

Operator contacted TWRA on August 9, 2021.  The vessel was still at the incident location.


BARDID: TN-2021-0103
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:44:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: KENTUCKY LAKE
NearestCityorTown: CERRO GORDO
County: HARDIN
WaterConditions: Calm
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday, August 28, 2021, Officers responded to a two PWC incident that occurred in Indian Creek.  According to operators of the PWC''s, a collision occurred at approximately 1:44 P.M.

OP1 was operating a 1997 Bombardier PWC and OP2 as operating a 1996 Bombardier PWC.  

OP1 states he was jumping the wake of the PWC OP2 was operating from left to right.  Just prior to the collision, OP2 slowed, and an impact was made by OP1 into OP2 PWC.  This impact ejected OP2 from the PWC he was operating.  OP1 jumped into the water and assisted with getting him onto the PWC.  OP1 takes OP2 to the bank.

OP2 states the reason he slowed was due to a log or stump sticking out of the water. 

Emergency personnel were contacted and OP2 was life flighted to Methodist University Hospital with a dislocated shoulder.


BARDID: TN-2021-0104
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-09-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: KENTUCKY LAKE
NearestCityorTown: CRUMP
County: HARDIN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (unknown origin)
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday, September 4, 2021, at approximately 8:45 A.M., I received a call of a boating incident that was occurring on Kentucky Lake near the Savannah bridge (Highway 64).  This call was due to a boat being on fire.
According to a statement given by the owner/operator, OP1, he was launching his 21 foot, 2009 model, Supra runabout boat at the Savannah boat launch.  He states the motor was running with the exhaust blower running, with the vessel off the trailer.  OP1 states as he began to accelerate the throttle, the engine hatch exploded.  OP1 used a fire extinguisher to put out the fire.  He states the fire went out for 30-45 seconds, then the fire restarted near the center of the boat at the back seat.  OP1 stayed on the rear swim platform attempting to extinguish the fire, until the entire interior was engulfed.  OP1 then abandoned the vessel.
Witness states he launched OP1 into the water and proceeded to park the vehicle.  As witness was walking down the ramp to be picked up, he heard a boom and then watched OP1 and the vessel drift down river.   
When OP1 abandoned the vessel, he was not wearing a personal flotation device.  Hardin County Fire Department was able to retrieve OP1 as he was treading water.
Officers launched a vessel and arrived to the burning vessel while Sergeant took statements from the individuals involved.  Officers stayed with the vessel as it burned so that it did not become a hazard in the waterway.  The vessel burned to the waterline and sank near the shoreline (N35.25356, W88.26470).


BARDID: TN-2021-0105
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-09-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CANEY FORK RIVER
NearestCityorTown: SMITHVILLE
County: DEKALB
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday, September 4th 2021, I was dispatched to the Caney Fork River for a kayak accident. Upon arriving on scene at approximately 1420, I boarded Dekalb County Rescue Squad''s boat. Approximately one mile down stream from Center Hill Dam, a male subject in a green kayak was calling for help. Upon initial contact, OP1 was injured while kayaking. He stated he got close to the rocky bank and stuck both legs out off the side of his kayak to keep from over turning. When doing so, the current pushed him into the chunk rock, causing lacerations on the left leg and a laceration on the bottom of his right foot. We loaded OP1 onto our vessel and transported him back to Buffalo Valley boat ramp where he was released to travel by personal vehicle to Cookeville Regional Medical Center.


BARDID: TN-2021-0106
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-11-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: FORT LOUDOUN RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: ROCKFORD
County: BLOUNT
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
OP2 was standing on the front portion of Vessel Two, fishing with the vessel''s electric trolling motor in the water.  OP2 observed Vessel One coming toward him from the upstream portion of Little River to which OP2 began to wave his arms and scream in hopes of avoiding a collision.  Vessel One was almost completely "on plane" with the bow of Vessel One pointing upwards.  OP2 used his electric trolling motor in an attempt to avoid the collision, however Vessel One continued toward him.  OP2 jumped from his vessel to avoid injury immediately before impact.  Vessel One collided with the right side of Vessel Two at such a speed that Vessel One was on top on Vessel Two which later caused Vessel Two to capsize.  No parties were injured in the accident.
Upon speaking with the operator of Vessel One he stated that he did not see the other boat and that the sun being in his eyes was most likely the cause of him not seeing Vessel Two.


BARDID: TN-2021-0107
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-11-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: DUCK RIVER
NearestCityorTown: COLUMBIA
County: MAURY
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On Wednesday November 24th, 2021, OP1 and occupant departed from the Williamsport Bridge underneath Hwy 50 in Maury Co Tnat approximately 14:30 CST. The occupants were headed down river to go fishing when they came upon a downed tree approximately 2-3 ft above the water line. The operator of the vessel stated that he was unable to see due to the sun being in his eyes until they were approximately 50 ft upstream of the downed tree. Both of the occupants noticed the tree around the same time and the occupant told the operator to reverse. The operator then stated he did put it in reverse but due to the water current caused by the shoal, he was unable to reverse the vessel upstream. The operator stated they tried to turn the vessel to the port side to try to go around the tree. The swift current caused the vessel to impact the starboard side of the vessel. The vessel then began to yaw due to the current running perpendicular to the vessel. The vessel then began taking on water at the stern on the port side. The operator told the occupant to move to the starboard side. The vessel then capsized due to the influx of rushing water into the vessel. After capsizing,  the occupants were ejected from the vessel. The operator was able to retrieve a pfd in the water and secured it around his neck. The occupant was able to swim to a tree adjacent to where the vessel capsized and remained there until first responders arrived. The operator of the vessel was able to maneuver downstream to where he could get out and then made contact with an individual who contacted 911. Both individuals were transported to Maury Regional Hospital in Columbia TN due to hypothermia. During the course of interviewing the individuals it was found that the operator believes he sustained some small lacerations on or above his knees due to scraping them while getting out of the river. The occupant sustained some small lacerations to his hands due to his climbing efforts to get out of the water and onto the tree. The owners vessel was retrieved from the river and left on a neighboring property from where the incident  had taken place.


BARDID: TN-2021-0108
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NORRIS RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: MAYNARDVILLE
County: UNION
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On Friday evening August 27, 2021 at around 22:00 Subject1 and his wife were operating their pontoon boat traveling south on the western side of Loyston Sea.  They were at traveling at approximately 5mph. At the same time, Subject2 was operating his runabout  the same course and path as Subject1s'' pontoon. Subject2'' runabout was traveling at approximately 30mph, while Subject2 looked down at his mapping electronics when he overtook the pontoon striking just to the left of the motor. The runabout went up on the pontoon and exited about half way down the left side of the vessel.


BARDID: TN-2021-0109
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-05-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: KENTUCKY LAKE
NearestCityorTown: PERRYVILLE
County: DECATUR
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On May 15, 2021 I and Officer 1 were patrolling the TN River in Decatur County Tennessee. I received a call via the Decatur County 911 Dispatch Center. They informed me of a 911 caller advising they had been involved in a hit and run boating accident. The 911 caller advised they were in a green pontoon boat and they were struck on the left rear corner of their boat by a red and white runabout boat. The caller advised they were located near Mousetail Landing State Park, and the red and white boat had headed south toward the Perryville Bridge. Officer 1 and I observed a red and white runabout boat, matching the vessel description, coming from the direction of the incident shortly after receiving the call. Officer 1 and I executed a stop on the vessel. The operator admitted to having a close call with a pontoon boat a few minutes prior. A green pontoon boat pulled up to us and informed us that this was the boat that had struck them. Officer 1 instructed the pontoon boat to wait at Perryville Marina for us to document the incident. There was an odor of alcohol coming from the runabout boat. I administered Standardized Field Sobriety Tests on the operator of the runabout, OP2. After Completion of the tests, OP2 was determined to not be boating under the influence. OP2 was instructed to remain anchored in place until Officer 1 and I could return. 
	Officer 1 and I went to Perryville Marina to assess the damage on the pontoon boat. The operator of the Pontoon was identified as OP1. The top rail closest to the stern of the boat was bent. The boat also had red and black transfer marks on the rail, and a scratch on the cowling of the motor. The boat and all of the occupants were covered in water. The occupants all claimed the water had come from the wake of the red and white runabout. Officer 1 and I took a few initial photographs of the boat, got the information of everyone involved, and released them to go back to their campsite at Willow Oaks. 
	Officer 1 and I re-approached OP2 anchored boat. We then escorted OP2 back to Cedar Creek boat ramp in Perry County. OP2 trailered his boat in order for officers to examine the possible damage to the vessel. Officer 1 and I documented transfer marks and a partially detached rub rail on the port side of the boat. Officer 1 and I collected a statement from everyone on board and documented the damage to the vessel by taking pictures and collecting paint samples from the transfer marks. 
	On May 16, 2021 I went to the campsite to collect statements. I collected Statements from OP1 and party. I collected a paint transfer sample from the rail on the port side of the stern of the vessel and pictures of the damage.


BARDID: TN-2021-0110
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-07-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BARKLEY RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: CLARKSVILLE
County: MONTGOMERY
WaterConditions: Calm
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
OtherEquipmentFailure: Bilge pump
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
1. 7/8/2021 @ 1400: Boat was found sunk with zero passengers on board and boat not hooked up to electric. (Bilge pump not enabled).
2. 7/8/2021 @ 1410: Owner of boat was notified.
3. 7/8/2021 @ 1420: Absorbent booms and pads were deployed around the boat.
4. 7/8/2021 @ 1425: Fire boat deployed foam.
5. 7/8/2021 @ 1440: TWRA notified. Fire Boat Captain contacted Assistant Chief and The National Response Center. TWRA attempted to contact Army Corps
6. 7/8/2021 @ 1500: Police Officer arrived.
7. 7/8/2021 @ 1510: Owner of the boat arrived.
8. 7/8/2021 @ 1520: Police Officer examined camera footage from marina security cameras from 1030, 7/7/2021, to 2030 7/7/2021.
9. 7/8/2021 @ 1540: Observed the boat sink on camera footage @ 2000, 7/7/2021.
10. 7/8/2021 @ 1550: Marina manager explained to owner that he will need to call his insurance and to get a salvage quote.
11. 7/11/2021 @ 1300: Salvage team arrives and begins to dive and float the boat. Boat is pulled out of water at boat ramp at 1700 hours.
Upon inspection, it was confirmed that the boat was not hooked up to electric on the docks which means the bilge pump was not able to turn on and remove any water. Possible seal leaks and inactivity of the owner may have caused the boat to take on water slowly.


BARDID: TN-2021-0111
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:22:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHEATHAM RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: ASHLAND CITY
County: CHEATHAM
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
A bass boat was headed down stream near Trinity Barge company on Cheatham Reservoir.  Driver and owner of bass boat was navigating down right side descending channel when he struck a tied off grain barge at night.  Driver was not injuried.  The other male passenger aboard was injuried and transported to Summit Hospital in Nashville. The driver was given FST''s at Bluegrass boat ramp and then arrested for BUI.  He refused to submit to blood test so he was also charged with BUI implied consent. Officer then obtained search warrent due to passenger injuries related to the boat accident. Blood was taken at Ashland city hospital.  It was submitted to TBI for testing awaiting results. The boats trailer was retirved by TWRA officer at Ashland City Park boat ramp and then the boat was transported to Stones River Boat Accident Investigation Building to be processed.   A consent to search form was obtained from OP1 the following day to retrive electronic data from the vessel GPS bow and driver head units at the time of the accident.   *** (Awaiting TBI blood and GPS Download for full report)


BARDID: TN-2021-0114
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: DALE HOLLOW RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: CELINA
County: CLAY
WaterConditions: Choppy
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On Sunday, May 30, 2021 at 1420 TWRA Region 3 Dispatch was advised by Clay County 911 of a boat accident with injuries at Willow Grove Recreation Area on Dale Hollow Lake. Officers were dispatched to respond to the incident. Upon arrival to the incident, members of East Clay Volunteer Fire dept. and volunteers were providing medical care to the injured. Shortly after Overton/Pickett EMS arrived onscene to provide further medical care. The injured party was then transported to the life flight helicopter nearby and flown to TriStar Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, TN where he was treated for a compound fracture to the lower left leg.  *** 	
On Sunday, May 30, 2021, at 1420 TWRA Region 3 dispatch advised all units on Dale Hollow Lake of an injury accident that had occurred at Willow Grove Recreation Area. At the time Boating Officers were in the area of Long Branch and were enroute to the scene. Upon arrival at the incident at 1433, Wildlife Sergeant and Boating Officers were already on scene. The vessel involved, a rental pontoon, was run aground at the recreation area. Members of East Clay Volunteer Fire Dept. and other volunteers were providing medical care to the injured party on the shoreline at the bow of the vessel. Officers had already established contact with the operator of the vessel (OP1) and was obtaining a statement. I then began to speak with witnesses nearby to begin investigation as to what happened.
	According to the operator of the vessel, just before the accident, VICTIM was standing on the shoreline with a rope to tie off the vessel. When OP1 put the throttle into forward position, he rapidly accelerated the boat to run it onto the shore. VICTIM attempted to jump out of the way and was struck by the bow of the boat, pinning him against the shoreline. Witnesses were able to get VICTIM up onto the shoreline. At this time it was apparent that he had sustained a serious injury to the lower left leg and was bleeding heavily. Overton/Pickett 911 was called and advised of the situation and EMS was enroute. Clay County Sherriffs Office made TWRA Region 3 Dispatch aware of the incident. Witnesses at the recreation area began rendering aid to VICTIM until East Clay Volunteer Fire members and other volunteers arrived to provide aid until EMS arrived. Upon EMS arrival VICTIM was taken to the life flight helicopter nearby and transported to TriStar Skyline Medical Center for a compound fracture to the lower left leg. 
	Other witness statements were also gathered confirming the operators statement. Upon my interview with the operator, he informed me that he had no formal boater education (exempt by law), and estimated he had less than 10 hours experience operating a boat. Based on my investigation, this was a preventable accident. The main contributors to the accident are operator inattention and operator inexperience. Alcohol and/or drugs was not a factor in this accident. Charges were presented to ADA and the decision was made by the District Attorney to not pursue charges.


BARDID: TN-2021-0115
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:36:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: DALE HOLLOW RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: CELINA
County: CLAY
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On Monday, July 5, 2021 at approximately 19:36 hrs. TWRA Region 3 Dispatch was advised of a multiple injury boating accident on Dale Hollow Lake in Clay County, TN. The location was in the area of Moore Hollow and Pusley Creek. I, Clay County Wildlife Officer, was dispatched to the accident along with Pickett County Officer, and Overton County Officer. 

The accident involved a Yamaha jet ski pulling a tube and a stationary houseboat. The passengers on the tube were the parties who were injured in the accident. Two seventeen year old females were air flown to Vanderbilt Childrens Hospital for head injures, and a 14 year old male sustained minor contusions and refused medical treatment. 

The operator and passenger of the PWC were uninjured and no parties on the houseboat sustained any injuries.  

*** 	On Monday, July 5, 2021 at approximately 19:36 hrs. TWRA Region 3 Dispatch was advised of a multiple injury boating accident on Dale Hollow Lake in Clay County, TN. 

	Officer was first to arrive on scene at Willow Grove Marina where the operator, victims, and EMS were located. Upon my arrival at the scene, I was advised by Clay County EMS that a PWC pulling multiple passengers had operated the PWC in a manner that had resulted in the tube coming into contact with the side of a houseboat.  As a result of the collision there were two seventeen year old females being treated for their injuries and were going to be air-flown to Vanderbilt Childrens Hospital for further treatment and evaluation. At this time I made contact with Officer and the operator of the Yamaha PWC that had been towing the tube. 

	Operator stated that he had been driving the PWC when he was returning to the houseboat that he and his family were staying at. At this time he manuevered the PWC in a manner that resulted in the tube that he was towing to contact the side of the houseboat. It is un-clear as to what speed the PWC was moving at the time of collision as he did not have an estimate. The operator and witness did state that he accelerated prior to the collision. Upon contact with Operator, I did notice the aroma of what I associated to be from and alcoholic beverage. Upon questioning, he admitted to having a few beverages. Operator consented to a blood draw. 

	The results of the blood draw for Operator at the time of 21:10 hrs. was .025 BAC.  This evidence was presented to the Assistant District Attorney who chose not to pursue any charges in this case. This was approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes after the accident. While alcohol is going to be considered a contributing factor to this accident, there will be no charges filed as there is no reason to believe that Operator met the legal threshold of .08 BAC at the time of the accident. The primary contributing factors for this accident is operator inexperience and reckless operation of the vessel.

	Both injured parties were treated and released from Vanderbilt Childrens Hospital the same day.


BARDID: TN-2021-0116
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-09-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: DALE HOLLOW RESERVOIR
County: OVERTON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 9/06/2021 at approximately 1118, we were on Dale Hollow lake, still in the "no wake" zone of Mitchell Creek Marina. We were approached by Owner, who was on a jet ski. He advised that he needed a boat accident report. He advised that his houseboat was struck by the houseboat in the slip next to his, while the operator was trying to dock his houseboat. We followed Owner over to his houseboat that was docked the D dock. The neighbor''s houseboat was already in their slip on D Dock. Owner advised that the houseboat, which is vessel 1, struck his houseboat, which is vessel 2. Vessel 2 was docked, its assigned slip on Dock D. Owner advised that V1 struck the rear area of V2 causing damage to the slide on pylon of V2, which was located on the port side of the stern. I made contact with the operator of V2, OP1. He advised that he was trying to dock V1 and his engine lost power. OP1 advised with the engine off and the wind conditions, he could not avoid striking V2. He advised that he struck V2 with the starboard side of the bow of V1.


BARDID: TN-2021-0117
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NORRIS RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: LA FOLLETTE
County: CAMPBELL
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Carbon monoxide exposure
AccidentCause1: Failure to vent
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 6th, 2021 VICTIM was working in the engine compartment of his cabin cruiser when he noticed his dog was limp. He assisted the dog then started feeling ill himself so he laid down on the bed. Based in witness statements VICTIM's wife returned to the boat and was screaming for help. Victim was incoherent and had an irregular breathing pattern. Multiple bystanders assisted with getting Victim out of the cabin cruiser and onto a pontoon boat to take him to the bank for EMS assistance. A generator was in use and one bystander immediately turned it off. 
After inspection of the boat it was found that the generator had duct tape around the fitting and the hose of the exhaust which was allowing the carbon monoxide to enter the cabin of the vessel rather than exiting through the outside vents.


BARDID: TN-2021-0118
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-09-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NORRIS RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: LA FOLLETTE
County: CAMPBELL
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Based on statement given by operator. They were boating just out from the harbor area of Powell Valley Marina in an area they was very familiar with when they all of a sudden come into contact with an underwater tree. The boat had fiberglass damage along with prop damage. The water in the area has started to go down due to fall pull. Officers did go look at the area and saw several rocks and trees showing in the shallow water.


BARDID: TN-2021-0119
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-09-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NORRIS RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: LA FOLLETTE
County: CAMPBELL
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: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Based on witness statements Operator and five other occupants were cruising on Norris lake in an area below Anderson County Park. Subject1 and Subject2 was standing on the bow in attempt to mimic the "titanic pose". 

The vessel hit a wake and Subject1 and Subject2 was ejected into the water. Subject2 was struck by the vessel resulting in a laceration to the back of the head. Subject1 was struck by the propeller resulting in a significant laceration to the upper back, broken ribs and a broken arm. 

Both individuals were assisted back into the boat and 911 was called. They was taken to Sequoiah Marina where EMS crews assisted in medical care. Subject2 was taken via ambulance to Tennova North Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. Subject1 was transported to The University of Tennessee Medical Center via Life Star. 

Operator was issued a citation for reckless operation and underage consumption/possession of alcohol. She must appear in Campbell County General Sessions Court October 7, 2021 at 1:00pm.


BARDID: TN-2021-0120
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-07-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: WATTS BAR RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: HARRIMAN
County: ROANE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (unknown origin)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
ON WEDNESDAY 21 JULY2021, I RESPONDED TO A BOAT FIRE ACCIDENT THAT TOOK PLACE ON WATTS BAR LAKE AT THE SANDBAR UP THE EMORY RIVER. I MET THE OWNER AND HE TOLD THAT WHILE HE AND HIS BOYS WERE SWIMMING HIS 20 FT STRATOS SUDDENLY CAUGHT FIRE AT THE HELM. HE USED FIRE EXTINGUISHER AND BUCKET TO PUT THE FIRE OUT. HE THEN CALLED TWRA DISPATCH TO REPORT THE INCIDENT. HE HAD HIS FRIEND TOW HIM BACK TO WEBSTER ACCESS AREA AND IT IS HERE WHERE I SAW BURN DAMAGE TO THE HELM AND TO THE WIRING IN THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT. THIS ALL OCCURRED ON WATTS BAR LAKE IN ROANE COUNTY.


BARDID: TN-2021-0121
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: WATTS BAR RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: HARRIMAN
County: ROANE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On Sunday 29 August 2021, I responded to a hit and run boat accident that took place up the Emory River portion on Watts Bar Lake. According to owner and witnesses, a black and white jet ski hit the back of their wakeboard boat.  The individual on the jet ski reboarded his jet ski and took off.  OP1 and his passengers stated they were drifting at the time trying to adjust their wake when the jet ski came up from behind turned at the last second and struck the rear of their vessel with the left side of his jet ski.  After the collision, when everyone was determined to be uninjured, Occupant asked the guy on the jet ski if he was ok the unknown individual said yes reboarded his vessel and took off.  OP1 looked over his boat saw there was considerable damage and went back to Webster Road Access Area where he called 911 then TWRA dispatch.  The accident occurred approximately 5:30PM.  This all occurred on Watts Bar Lake in Roane County.


BARDID: TN-2021-0122
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-07-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:14:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BUFFALO RIVER
NearestCityorTown: WAYNESBORO
County: WAYNE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday July 24, 2021 OP1 and Occupant 1 were floating the Buffalo River in an 17'' Osagian canoe.  They were approximately 2 miles downstream from Crazy Horse Recreational Park at the Buffalo River Trail Ride.  Their canoe struck a tree that was out in the water causing them to capsize. OP1 went under and hit his head on something under the water causing a laceration (7cm)  on top of his head.  When I arrived on scene OP1 was sitting up in a chair,  alert to people and place.  A bystander (nurse) had already put a dressing on the wound.  EMS arrived on scene and transported OP1 to Wayne Medical Center ER to receive stitches.  I gave Occupant 1 a courtesy ride to Crazy Horse Rec. Park to get her vehicle and then let her follow me to Wayne Medical.


BARDID: TN-2021-0123
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHEROKEE RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: MOORESBURG
County: HAWKINS
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 2100 hours, OP1 was operating a Pontoon boat on Cherokee Lake in Hawkins Co., TN. A storm with strong winds caused the vessel to be pushed toward the shore while it was traveling upstream. The operator attempted to correct course but was unable to, causing the vessel to run aground while it was on plane. There were four other occupants onboard and nobody was ejected or injured.   

* At approximately 2100 hours, OP1 was operating a 24'' 2003 Harris Pontoon boat (V1) while on Cherokee Lake in Hawkins Co., TN.  The wind had caused the vessel to steer in the wrong direction which caused the operator to veer to the starboard side and run aground on rocks.  There was four other occupants onboard and nobody was ejected or injured.  Hawkins Co Rescue Squad responded to a stranded vessel call and transported all individuals to the shore.  I arrived on scene at 2330 hours and took a written statement from the operator and began a boating incident report.  I went by john boat with the Hawkins Co Rescue Squad and documented pictures of the vessel as well as damage to the port side pontoon.  I could visually see a large hole in the bottom side near the rear of the port side pontoon.  No other damage was visually seen at that time.


BARDID: TN-2021-0124
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:24:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NORRIS RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: JACKSBORO
County: CAMPBELL
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 2 was trolling at approximately 2.5 MPH, heading towards the dam.  The passenger of vessel 2 was relieving himself at the starboard stern of the boat.  He stated he observed vessel 1 coming right at them.  The passenger turned and let his brother, the operator, know this boat was coming.  They both dove into the from floor of the boat, causing abrasions to the passengers face.  Vessel 1 made contact with vessel 2 between the ladder and engine of the vessel 2.  Vessel 1 ramped over vessel 2, causing significant cosmetic damage to vessel 2.  Vessel 1 and 2 was operational after impact.  Vessel 1, according to the operator, was traveling at 24 mph, and didnt see vessel 2 until they hit.  Both vessels had operational navigation lights.  Damage to vessel 1 was unknown.


BARDID: TN-2021-0125
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: SHOAL CREEK
NearestCityorTown: IRON CITY
County: LAWRENCE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Based on witness statements at the scene and evidence collected, operator was floating Shoal Creek in Lawrence county, TN on August 24, 2021 when he fell overboard from his kayak and became entangled in a tree.  Operator was an able swimmer but was not wearing his life jacket.  It appears that the current of the water kept Operator pinned against the tree under the water for a few minutes before a witness was able to break the limb that Operator was entangled in.  He was recovered by another witness downstream approximately 350 yards who pulled him ashore to do CPR.  Operator was unresponsive.


BARDID: TN-2021-0126
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-10-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CENTER HILL RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: SMITHVILLE
County: DEKALB
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
-On 10/10/2021 at approx 1445 on Center Hill Lake in Dekalb County, Tenn., according to his statement, the operator of V1 was heading from the main channel into Holmes Creek toward Hidden Harbor Marina. He stated that he thought he hit something in the water. The motor began to make a funny noise and vibrate. Operator was still under power and turned to see if he could tell what was causing the noise. He stated that " The next thing I knew, I was on the bank, sitting on the rocks." *** -Vessel damage estimate is based on estimated damage according to individual who recovered vessel for the operator insurance adjustor advised that vessel was a total loss, but did not give an amount.


BARDID: TN-2021-0127
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: OLD HICKORY RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: GALLATIN
County: SUMNER
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
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 inattention
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/4/2021 on Old Hickory Lake near River Mile 230, I responded to a PWC vs PWC collision incident involving two injuries. 

Vessel 1, a 2019 Sea Doo struck Vessel 2, a 2008 Yamaha, as it turned abruptly into its path. Vessel 2 received damage on its port bow, injuring both occupants. Passenger was assisted out of the water by another vessel and transported to a boat dock. Operators of Vessels 1 & 2 then drove the PWCs to that location.


BARDID: TN-2021-0128
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:22:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: WATTS BAR RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: SPRING CITY
County: RHEA
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 20th, 2021 at approximately 1830 hours TWRA Region 3 dispatch was notified of a boat accident at Spring City Boat Dock in Rhea County a juvenile was struck by a vessels propeller and was injured. 

As TWRA officers arrived it was learned that a family was swimming around the vessel close to around Duck island when the vessel became to drift close towards the shore. One of the parties, to prevent the vessel from going onto the shore tried to back the boat up. 

While the operator was backing the boat in a slow speed another swimmer in the back noticed a juvenile was being sucked under the boat. The swimmer advised the operator to stop and he pulled the child back up from under the water. It was then noticed that the juvenile had severe lacerations to his right leg. 

The parties contacted 911 emergency services and was able to meet up with first responders at the Spring City Boat Dock. As TWRA officers arrived on scene and were able to interview the operator it was learned that the operator had not consumed alcohol and officers received no clues of impairment by the operator. The injured party was airlifted to Erlanger Children’s Hospital in Chattanooga, Tn. The incident occurred in Rhea County.


BARDID: TN-2021-0129
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-05-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:52:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHICKAMAUGA RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: CHATTANOOGA
County: HAMILTON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On May 21st 2021 at approximately 1650 Wildlife Officer received a call of a boating accident involving a personal watercraft in Harrison, Tn. Upon arriving on scene it was found that two personal watercraft vessels had collided. According to witnesses both PWC’s were observed operating in a reckless manner prior to the collision. One of the two operators from the accident was found seriously injured with a compound fracture to his left leg.  While interviewing one of the two operators from this incident he stated that they were operating around 20-30 feet from one another most of the time. He stated that one of the vessels at one point made an abrupt turn then the two collided. The two PWC’s were of the exact same color, size, make and model used from the same household. Based on some witeness statements and spontaneous utterances from involved parties the injured party was operating Vessel 1 on the listed report. However due to the physical evidence of the vessels, the injuries of the injured party, the traumatic nature of the event in consideration of the two vessels being identical it was determined that the injured party was believed to be on vessel 2 on the listed report. The incident occurred in Hamilton County.


BARDID: TN-2021-0130
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-05-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:08:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: WATTS BAR RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: LOUDON
County: LOUDON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On May 21st 2021 we responded to the reports of a boating accident with unknown injuries on Watts Barr Reservoir. It was advised by dispatch the incident was involving a personal watercraft. After first responders arrived on scene it was found that there was indeed no involvement of a personal watercraft. Instead the incident was a bass boat traveling in the channel of Watts Barr went into a shallow area striking an underwater stump that broke the motor off of the vessel. The two occupants on board the bass boat were uninjured during the incident. The boat accident occurred in Loudon County.


BARDID: TN-2021-0131
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-06-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:53:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHICKAMAUGA RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: CHATTANOOGA
County: HAMILTON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 5th 2021 I Wildlife Officer responded to a call of a boating accident with injures. Upon arriving at Chester Frost boat ramp it was found out that while the vessel was in motion an occupant on board the vessel fell and had his left ankle lacerated by an object within the vessel.  

Once the incident occurred the operator drove to Chester Frost and awaited first responders. The indent required treatment beyond first aid that would be preformed by his wife instead of seeking treatment at the local hospital. The incident occurred in Hamilton County.


BARDID: TN-2021-0132
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:22:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: WATTS BAR RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: DECATUR
County: MEIGS
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Other
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 29th 2021 at approximately 1600 hrs, TWRA Dispatch was notified by Meigs County 911 of a boating related incident with injuries that occurred near the Watts Bar Recreation area. Dispatch was advised that the injured party from the incident was on the way to Rhea Medical Center by ambulance. Once officers were able to arrive at the Hospital and interview the injured party he had stated that he and a friend were tubing near sand Island on Watts Bar.

 As the operator turned to create some more wake that had created some slack in the tubing line. The line had tangled itself on the left wrist of the tuber. The operator was unaware of this and began to accelerate forward causing the tube line to be pulled taunt. When the line became taunt that caused the left wrist of the tuber to break. The parties went to the recreation area to await EMS. The incident Occurred in Meigs County.


BARDID: TN-2021-0133
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-06-14 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHICKAMAUGA RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: DAYTON
County: RHEA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On the 19th of June 2021 I was notified that a boating accident had occurred on the 14th of June 2021 and that an individual had been injured. I followed up with the hospital and confirmed that on the 14th an individual had been brought to the Rhea County Hospital with multiple lacerations to his leg from a boat propeller. 

	According to statements made by the operator, injured occupant and witnesses while boating on the chickamauga lake in the Mud Creek area the Operator was pulling up to the bank to retrieve a float. Subject1 jumped off  the front of the vessel to retrieve the float and placed it back on the vessel. 

	Operator stated that the vessel was being blown into the bank and Subject1 so he placed the vessel into reverse to keep the vessel off of Subject1 and the bank. When Operator shifted the vessel into reverse he heard what he described as the boat striking something with the propeller and immediately shut off the boat and started looking for Subject1. 

	Subject1 was found at the stern of the vessel at the swim platform trying to reboard the vessel. When the vessel was placed into reverse the propeller made contact with his legs causing multiple lacerations that required medical attention. 

	Statements from witnesses indicated  that Subject1 did not communicate with the operator (Operator) before he made his way down the left side of the vessel out of the operators view and to the back of vessel. Statements also were made that Operator thought that Subject1 was still in front of the vessel when he placed it in reverse to keep the vessel off the rocks of the bank and off of Subject1. 

	Once Operator realized that Subject1 had been struck by the propeller he headed straight back to the boat ramp where him and the other occupants of the vessel assisted Subject1 into a personal vehicle and transported him to the Rhea Medical Center.


BARDID: TN-2021-0134
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-04-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NOLICHUCKY RIVER
NearestCityorTown: GREENEVILLE
County: GREENE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On Wednesday April 07, 2021 at around 18:00 a single vessel traveling upstream on the Nolichucky River with 2 occupants on board struck a metal object just below the water line. The passenger was ejected from the vessel and the operator was thrown forward into the vessel. The metal object tore a hole in the vessel causing it to flood and sink.

 Both occupants were wearing a PFD and were able to swim to shore. The passenger suffered severe bruising on the left side of her body and the operator suffered a broken arm that required surgery. 

 *** On Wednesday April 07, 2021 at around 18:40 I received information from Lt. of single vessel accident on the Nolichucky River in Greene County. I was informed that both individuals onboard had been injured and were being treated by EMS at this time. Upon interviewing the operator Operator he stated at approximately 18:00 his vessel was traveling up stream on the Nolichucky River, in the middle of the channel, when it struck a metal object just below the water line. 

The passenger Subject was ejected from the vessel and Operator was thrown forward into the vessel. The metal object had tore a hole in the vessel causing it to flood and sink. Both occupants were wearing a PFD and were able to swim to shore. Operator stated they were able to flag down a vehicle on a nearby road and call 911. Both occupants were transported to the Johnson City Medical Center by ambulance. 

The occupant suffered severe bruising on the left side of her body and the operator suffered a broken arm that required surgery. Upon inspection of the river the following day I was able to observe the object that was struck due to the river falling several inches over night. The object that was struck was an old bridge pylon that the operator knew about but misjudged its position in the river.   

*** Toxicology results came back with no alcohol in operators system. No charges will be sought.


BARDID: TN-2021-0135
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:36:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: CUMBERLAND RIVER
County: DAVIDSON
WaterConditions: Calm
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On Sunday August 29th at 1436 hrs subject fell overboard the bow of the vessel he was on. This incident happened near the fuel pumps at rock harbor marina and Subject did not resurface. Subject''s body was recovered approximately 5 hrs after he fell from the vessel. 

Victim had been drinking and stepped off the end of the boat.


BARDID: TN-2021-0137
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-05-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:45:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: CUMBERLAND RIVER
NearestCityorTown: CLARKSVILLE
County: MONTGOMERY
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
May 23, 2021 around 16:05 dispatch notified myself and other officers of a boat fire with injuries at the Clarksville Boat Club located at mile marker 132 on the Cumberland River. 

A 36 foot Carver Yacht sport sedan was found on fire. Two individuals were aboard this vessel. Subject1 had minor injuries while Subject2 had severe injuries that lead to a fatality. 

*** On May 23, 2021 on or about 16:05 myself and other officers in the district were dispatched to a boat fire call with injuries at Clarksville Boat Club located at mile marker 132 on the Cumberland River. Upon investigation a Carver Yacht 36 sport sedan with two individuals had just left the dock after refueling. When getting back underway an explosion happened causing the Carver Yacht to catch on fire leaving Subject1 (operator) with minor injuries and his wife Subject2 (occupant) ejecting out of the vessel with severe injuries that lead to her fatality.


BARDID: TN-2021-0141
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-07-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CENTER HILL RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: SMITHVILLE
County: DEKALB
WaterConditions: Calm
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On Thursday, July 22nd 2021 at approximately 2100, I responded to Johnson''s Chapel Boat Ramp in response to a two vessel boating accident. A 17ft Bass Tracker (V-1) and an 18ft Astro (V-2) collided with each other. V-1 operator and occupant were ejected from the vessel upon impact. Neither were injured during the accident. V-2 operator sustained a dislocated shoulder and hip injury. He was transported to Cookeville Regional Hospital for treatment and released the same day. Cause of the accident is due to operators inattention. TBI blood alcohol and drug results came back negative for both operators.


BARDID: TN-2021-0142
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-06-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CENTER HILL RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: SMITHVILLE
County: DEKALB
WaterConditions: Calm
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On Wednesday, June 23rd 2021, I was dispatched to Four Seasons Marina at approximately 1640 in response to a single vessel accident with one injury. I arrived on scene at 1721, as the injured party was being transported by EMS to the landing site to be transported to SkyLine Medical for injuries. Upon speaking with OPERATOR 1 and investigating the accident scene, OPERATOR 1 was operating a 24 ft Southbay pontoon vessel downstream from Pine Creek on Center Hill Lake. She was towing two individuals on a tube and had four individuals on board the vessel. She states she was not paying attention to the lake and the direction she was traveling, instead was watching the occupants being towed and on board. She ran the pontoon boat aground going approximately 20 mph. Upon striking the bank, OPERATOR 1 struck multiple tree limbs. She suffered lacerations to the head and neck area, as well as a broke right wrist and dislocated right shoulder. No one else on board the vessel suffered any injuries. After the accident occurred, fishermen assisted the occupants, loaded them onto their vessels, and transported them to Four Seasons Marina. OPERATOR 1 was admitted to Skyline Medical, treated for her injuries, and released. Not maintaining a proper lookout is the leading cause to this accident.


BARDID: TN-2021-0143
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-11-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:45:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: NORRIS RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: TAZEWELL
County: CLAIBORNE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On November 16, 2021 at approximately 1100 hours  I was notify of a single vessel incident on the Clinch River arm of Norris Lake. The vessel was operated by a 75 year old male who was ejected and died in the incident. 

*** On November 16, 2021 at approximately 1100 hours, I was notified of a boating incident on the Clinch River arm of Norris Lake. According to an employee of Norfolk Southern Railway, while inspecting the railroad at approximately 1015 hours, he observed what appeared to be a body, a capsized vessel, and debris floating in the water below the trestle. 

Upon my arrival, I observed a male individual floating in Clinch River along with a capsized vessel. Through further investigation, vessel 1 was navigating upstream on Clinch River when vessel 1 impacted an old railroad trestle support column. 

Vessel 1 then impacted the existing railroad trestle support column causing vessel 1 to capsize and eject the operator. The operator of the vessel was deceased and transported to Claiborne Medical Center for further examination. 

Per the Claiborne County medical examiner Dr., the deceased was transported to the Knox County Regional Forensics Center in Knoxville, Tennessee for an autopsy.


BARDID: TN-2021-0144
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-09-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHEATHAM RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: ASHLAND CITY
County: CHEATHAM
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (unknown origin)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Fuel
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On Sept 29,2021 at approximately 9:00pm officer was notified of boat fire on Cumberland river near Ashland city marina.  Officer spoke with  Ashland city fire department while they were on scene.  Fiberglass vessel. No injuries to driver or passenger aboard.  Driver stated that boat lost power and stop running.  He saw smoke and when he went to open the motor compartment the fire flamed up. Fire extingusher didint stop fire.  Boat burnt to waterline. Vessel was compete loss. 


BARDID: TN-2021-0146
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-11-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: DALE HOLLOW RESERVOIR
County: CLAY
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On Monday, November 8, 2021 at approximately 2200 Wildlife Officer of the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency for Clay County, TN was notified by TWRA Region 3 Dispatch of a single vessel run-aground that had occurred on Dale Hollow Reservoir. Dispatch advised that there were no injuries and all parties involved had left the scene. Having been given the contact info of the operator of the boat, and due to the nature of the information I had been given, I waited until the morning of November 9, 2021 to contact the operator.
	Upon my initial phone call with the operator, I was informed that he had sustained some minor injuries as of a result of the collision inside the boat. The passenger did not sustain any injuries. He advised me that on the evening prior at approximately 1900, he was in operation of the Tracker Nitro Z20 bass boat when it ran aground at divers rock at the mouth of Sulfur Creek on Dale Hollow Lake. He stated that he had just driven the boat out of Moore Hollow, and directed the boat upstream at planing speed when he impacted the rock. He stated at the time of the accident there was no fog, but it was very dark due to moon phase and cloud cover. 
	Upon my arrival at the scene of the accident on November 9, 2021 I immediately observed the vessel completely up out of the water on divers rock. There was a large amount of fiberglass fragments and paint transfer on the rock showing the angle at which the vessel impacted the rock. 
	While the exact speed of the vessel at the time of the impact is unknown, the operator did admit to having the vessel up on plane. Excessive speed and operator inattention are the primary factors that resulted in this accident. The operator was unable to see the rock and the green marker at the time of the accident. He should have reduced the speed of the vessel to give plenty of time to observe any hazards in the water and act accordingly. Due to the speed at which the vessel was traveling, he was unable to do so. This was a preventable accident. 
The use of drugs and/or alcohol was not a factor.
No citations will be issued.


BARDID: TN-2021-1000
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-04-25 00:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: PERCY PRIEST RESERVOIR
County: Rutherford
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 4/25/2021 3 individuals were kayaking in the East fork of the Stones River, which is part of Percy Priest lake. witnesses stated a yellow/gold bass boat came by and threw a wake which cause one kayak to capsize. Victim was unable to right his kayak and get back in it. victim spent a period of time underwater before being pulled to the shore. EMS responded, preformed CPR, then transported victim to the Hospital. Victim was pronounced dead at  Hospital later that night.


BARDID: TN-2021-1001
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-07-31 00:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: HIWASSEE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Benton
County: Polk
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday July 31, 2021 victim was kayaking down the Hiwassee River from the Hiwassee Outfitters put in to Gee Creek Campground. Victim was accompanied by 4 other individuals, The group was navigating down the river when they entered the channel to the left of Taylor’s Island. The group came upon a tree across the channel and struggled to maneuver over it. The group continued around the island when they came upon a second larger tree that was blocking the channel. When the group looked back up stream they saw victim's kayak and behind the kayak was victim floating face down in the water. The group began CPR until first responders arrived. Victim was transported to hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival at 1732. Due to the victim being a juvenile, Knoxville Medical Examiner will be conducting an autopsy and toxicology report.


BARDID: TN-2022-0002
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-01-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: CONSASAUGA CREEK
NearestCityorTown: BENTON
County: POLK
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Dam/lock
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On January 1st, 2022 at approximately 1630 hours TWRA officers responded to 352 Needle Eye Ln in Polk County to the reports of a kayaker that has overturned, and the fatal body of the operator had already been recovered.

 As officers arrived on scene it was learned that the operator of the sit on top Kayak that had attempted to go over the Mill dam that was down stream of where he had first put in. 

As he went over the dam, he began to get caught up in the backwash of the dam which forced the vessel over and caused the operator to be immersed into the water. 

The operator was unable to free himself from the rough waters which caused him to drown. The District Attorney elected not to perform an autopsy due to the deceased party belonging to the Mennonite community. The incident occurred don the Conasuga Creek in Polk County.


BARDID: TN-2022-0004
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-02-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:38:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: DALE HOLLOW RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: CELINA
County: CLAY
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 2/21/2022 at 1235, I, Wildlife Officer, was notified by Wildlife Officer of a boat accident in the area of Mitchell Creek Marina on Dale Hollow Lake. He advised that there was one person involved and that he was out of the water and was being transported to Livingston Regional hospital. 

He advised that he was headed to the hospital. I met officer at the hospital at approximately 1300. When I arrived, Officer had made contact, in the emergency room, with the subject involved in the accident. Operator advised that he was fishing, just out side the Mitchell Creek Marina area. He was anchored at the time. He advised that he accidentally stepped in the rod locker on the port side of his vessel. He advised that this made him trip and fall over the port side of the vessel. He said that his right foot was hung in the pole locker and he was suspended by his right leg over the bow. His upper body was partially in the water. He estimated that he was in this position for approximately 1 hour. He advised that another fisherman found him and assisted him out of the water and got him to the ramp where he was transported, by EMS, to the hospital. 


BARDID: TN-2022-0005
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-03-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:21:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: HATCHIE RIVRER
NearestCityorTown: HENNING
County: LAUDERDALE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On March 2, 2022 at approximately 1851 hours, officer received a call about a capsized boat on the Hatchie River.  Sergeant and myself responded to the call and went to Royces Boat Ramp on the Hatchie River.  Upon arriving on scene the body had been recovered by Gilt Edge Fire Department.  Sergeant and I went to the accident site to document the accident.  After documentation the vessel was towed to Royces Boat Ramp.

The body has been sent to the West TN Regional Forensic Center for an autopsy.  

Report will be updated when the cause of death is released.


BARDID: TN-2022-0006
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-03-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:40:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: WATTS BAR RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: SPRING CITY
County: RHEA
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On March 6th, 2022, at approximately 1640 hours Tennessee Wildlife Officers responded to a call of an unknown trouble on Watts Bar Reservoir. The caller advised 911 dispatchers that they could hear parties in the water close to Sand Island that were screaming for help. 

As first responders arrived on scene, they had pulled two parties from the water that were in the stages of hypothermia. First responders and bystanders both pulled out a third person from the water that was unresponsive. The unresponsive party was taken by Tennessee Wildlife Officers via their patrol vessel to the shore on the Meigs County side of the river where the party was pronounced deceased by medical personnel. 

The deceased party was wearing a personal flotation device during the incident however, the personal flotation device was not properly fastened up and was only buckled with the bottom buckle. 

As Wildlife Officers also arrived on scene there was a green canoe located near where the parties were located that they stated they came from. Once all parties were removed from the water Wildlife Officers went back on the water to look for the vessel, but the vessel had sunk and was unable to be located. 

As the other two parties began to warm up and were no longer in fear of hypothermia Officers began to interview them and it was learned that the parties were in a canoe and due to the high wind and waves the vessel capsized. The parties had stated that they were trying to go to Sand Island until their canoe capsized. The deceased party was taken by ambulance to the Rhea County Medical Examiner’s office. The incident occurred in Rhea County.


BARDID: TN-2022-0007
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-03-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: OBION RIVER
NearestCityorTown: KENTON
County: OBION
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On March 5, 2022 at or around 1915 hours, operator was operating an 18 foot EXCEL on the south fork of the Obion River when he ran aground on a sandbar.  Another boater pulled up and found OPERATOR laying in the back of the boat and bleeding from the back of the head.  OPERATOR was transported by vessel to the boat ramp where EMS transported and later flown to Skyline Medical Center in Nashville.

During an interview with OPERATOR later that night at Skyline, he stated he remembered leaving the boat ramp and then waking up in the ambulance.  He does not recall how he was injured.  He admitted to drinking Ultra beers that day.

Approximately 1.5 hours elapsed between the 911 call and TWRA notification.  By the time local officers were enroute; local law enforcement, the vessel involved and witnesses had left the scene.  The vessel was located and inspected. 

Blood was not requested from Operator due to the combination of the following circumstances:  4 hours had elapsed between the  incident and interview, the lack of information from witnesses due to the delayed Agency notification, Operator''s head injury, no obvious indicators of intoxication during interview and lack of any other persons involved.  

Sunset was a 1754 hours.   River conditions according to local wildlife officers was moderate flow with numerous underwater hazards.


BARDID: TN-2022-0009
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-03-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SOUTH FORK HOLSTON RIVER
NearestCityorTown: KINGSPORT
County: SULLIVAN
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 03/06/2012 at around 1725 I was notified of a single vessel incident with injuries that occurred on the South Fork of the Holston River in the Kingsport area of Sullivan County, Tennessee. OP1 was operating his vessel downstream with his wife and two juvenile children. OP1’s vessel struck a rock and caused him and his wife to receive injuries caused by an impact inside the vessel. Both individuals were treated at the Bristol Regional Medical Center and OP1’s vessel received about $3500.00 worth of damage. 
*** On March 06, 2022 at approximately 1800 hours, I received a call from dispatch who stated there was a boat wreck with injuries on the South Fork of the Holston River in Sullivan County. Dispatch advised that those who were injured were being transported to the Bristol Regional Medical Center. Dispatch advised that the incident involved one vessel and there was one ejection who was a juvenile. The occupants of the vessel were the operator, his wife, and their two children. Victims sustained injuries and were the ones being transported to the Bristol Regional Medical Center. We arrived at the medical center at around 1700 hours. We observed an individual around a jon boat and asked if he was involved in the incident. The individual identified himself as Good Samaritan and said he was not a witness but had helped the family back to shore and to the hospital. We gathered verbal and written statements from the family. According to the statements, OP1 was operating his boat while his wife and two children were occupants. OP1 was driving downstream from the warmwater discharge area of the Eastman Chemical Company when he struck a submerged rock. This strike ejected PAX3. PAX3 floated for a moment before drifting to a shallow area where she could stand. VICTIM 2 impacted the rail of the boat. PAX4 was not ejected. OP1 was not wearing a personal flotation device and sustained a broken left ankle. VICTIM 2 was not wearing a personal flotation device and sustained rib contusions. Both PAX4 and PAX3 were wearing personal flotation devices. Neither child sustained injuries.
OP1 submitted a blood sample for testing purposes.  Officers documented vessel information and damage to the bottom of the hull and jet foot. 
OP1 blood drug and alcohol sample was examined by the TBI and he was determined to not be under the influence of any intoxicants at the time of the incident. *** Spoke with Sullivan County ADA and no charges are being filed for this accident.


BARDID: TN-2022-0011
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-03-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHICKAMAUGA RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: CHATTANOOGA
County: HAMILTON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On March 31st, 2022, Tennessee Wildlife Officers responded to the Vincent Road access area on Chickamauga Lake for the reports of an observed vessel floating with just to bow of the vessel sticking up from the water. When officers arrived on scene the vessel was removed from the water and the registered owner of the vessel was found to have been safe and unharmed. Officers interviewed the owner and he had advised that he was fishing in the area the night before. As he began to try to load his bass boat on the trailer at what he estimated to be near 2100 hours the wind made it too difficult to load on the boat ramp. He stated that he would try loading the vessel at a close by ramp that was in a cove and would be sheltered from the wind. Once they started heading to the other ramp the engine on the boat died and the high winds with high waves caused water to come over the stern of the vessel. The vessel had taken on too much water and was beginning to sink when the two occupants on board jumped into the water and swam to shore. Both the occupants were wearing their life jackets at the time of the incident. The incident occurred in Hamilton County.


BARDID: TN-2022-0013
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-04-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:23:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NICKAJACK RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: JASPER
County: MARION
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 4/23/2022 at approximately 1523 hours TWRA officers responded to a call of a vessel collision with multiple injuries. Upon arriving on scene officers discovered that a single vessel had collided with the shore on Nickajack lake near Raccoon Mountain. 

The vessel contained four occupants and upon the officer’s arrival the driver of the vessel had already been transported by personal owned vehicle to a Hospital in Chattanooga. The three remaining parties were still on scene and had suffered injuries that resulted in two of the remaining three had to be transported to a Hospital in Chattanooga by ambulance. 

Witnesses’ that were interviewed on scene had stated that the vessel started at a high rate of speed down river with a straight path when the vessel lost control and took a hard turn to the right side of the vessel with a new path heading straight to the shore. 

The vessel collided with the shore and a tree that was on the shore that was all approximately 20 feet away from by standers and other moored vessels. Based on witness interviews the vessel, which is a modified speed boat, has a top speed at around 60 Miles per hour and the driver stated that he was driving it at the wide-open throttle position. 

The driver also stated that he never lost hold of the steering wheel during the sudden direction change and unsure why there was a sudden direction change. The incident occurred in Marion County.  The passengers were injured after impacting the vessel.


BARDID: TN-2022-0014
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-04-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:59:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NORRIS RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: LA FOLLETTE
County: CAMPBELL
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 inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
According to operator and witness statements, on Saturday April 23, 2022, two personal watercrafts (pwc''s), operated by Operator1 and Operator2, were traveling on Norris Lake near 879 Cove Pointe Rd. in Campbell County.  The pwc operated by Operator1 (V1) was closer to shore near Cove Pointe Rd. and the pwc operated by Operator2 (V2) was to the right of Operator1.  

Operator2''s pwc was also approximately 20 ft. ahead of Operator1''s pwc while the two traveled, as estimated by a witness.  Operator2''s pwc then changed direction slightly to the right and then began making a turn to the left.  

As the pwc operated by Operator2 was making the turn, it crossed into the path of Operator1 and the two pwc''s collided.  The collision caused both operators to be ejected from the pwc''s.  Operator2 had multiple injuries due the collision. Operator1 then assisted Operator2 to shore at 879 Cove Pointe Rd.  Operator2 was then taken by ambulance to meet a medical helicopter that flew him to the University of Tennessee Medical Center. *** Waterway Description

The Big Creek portion of Norris Lake is in Campbell County.  Whitman Hollow and Indian River Marinas are within the shoreline of the creek as wells a several homes in certain sections.  The Big Creek portion of Norris Lake from the Demory Rd. bridge to the mouth of the creek at Point 5 is approximately 12 miles in length.  The collision occurred in a cove off the main channel of the creek.  This cove is approximately .75 miles long and approximately 426 yards wide at its mouth.  There are also several homes along the shoreline of the cove.


BARDID: TN-2022-0016
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-04-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:51:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHICKAMAUGA RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: CHATTANOOGA
County: HAMILTON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On April 24th, 2022, TWRA was notified of a minor collision involving two vessels at the Harrison Bay state park. An operator of a pontoon vessel while attempting to dock the pontoon struck a parked and unoccupied Mastercraft vessel. There was minor damage to the pontoon however, there was some fiberglass and gel coat damage sustained to the Mastercraft. There were no parties injured during this incident. The incident occurred in Hamilton County on Chickamauga Lake.


BARDID: TN-2022-0017
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NICKAJACK RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: CHATTANOOGA
County: HAMILTON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 5/6/2022 Chattanooga Police Department received a call of a stolen yacht taken from Ross’s Landing in Chattanooga. Police were able to contact the stolen vessel that was a Sunseeker Yacht with the name TOP GUN listed on the bow of the vessel. When Police tried to contact the vessel the operator of the vessel began to flee from the vessel stop. The operator of the vessel was operating recklessly and at one point the operator drove the vessel into shallow waters that cause the vessel to be incapacitated. The grounding of the vessel caused the propellers and drives shafts to be ripped out of the vessel and began to allow water in the bilge of the vessel thus causing more damage. The operator of the vessel did not have permission to be driving the yacht and was taken into custody by the Chattanooga Police Department. Due to the vessels size it had to be towed to another location out of town to be repaired. There were no other parties found on board the vessel after being cleared by officers and there were no parties hurt when the vessel grounded.


BARDID: TN-2022-0018
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: NICKAJACK RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: WHITWELL
County: MARION
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
AccidentCause2: Overloading
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On 5/20/2022 at approximately 0300 CDT, Tennessee Wildlife Officers received a call from Marion County 911 that the county rescue squad was on scene to rescue two stranded boaters on an island in the Bennett’s Lake area on Nickajack Lake close to the 433 River Mile Marker. 

When the rescue squad met with the two stranded boaters, they had stated that they were in a jon boat, bow fishing when the vessel took on water and sunk. The two parties also stated that there was a third party that was with them but went under water and was currently missing. 

Once Tennessee Wildlife Officers arrived on scene, officers immediately deployed sonar scanning equipment to search underwater for the vessel. Once the vessel was located Officers deployed a remote operated vessel and was able to locate the missing party. The missing party was recovered by divers and pronounced dead on scene by the Marion County Medical Examiner. 

Officers interviewed the two surviving parties, and it was learned that the three men were bow fishing around the larger island in the Bennett’s Lake area and began to change spots to the island south of their location. The deceased party was standing on the front, homemade fishing platform when the operator began driving to the other island. 

The operator estimated his speed at less than 10 miles per hour when suddenly the vessel began to take on water from the bow of the vessel and sunk, putting all parties into the water. There were numerous Personal Flotation Devises on board the vessel but none of the pfds were able to be put on during the incident. 

The three parties began to swim to the island that they were trying to drive to, and one of the three men called out to the other two and one said that he was fine and the other did not reply. When the individual that called out did not hear a return from the other two, he looked back and noticed that he was no longer there. The remaining two gentlemen reached the bank at what they approximated was around 2200 Hrs. They did not have a cell phone and there was nobody nearby until around 0200 Hrs. when a party pulled into the Bennett’s Lake access area and began to hear cries for help. The party that pulled into the boat ramp then called 911 to get the stranded parties some help from emergency responders.


BARDID: TN-2022-0019
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:19:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHICKAMAUGA RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: CHATTANOOGA
County: HAMILTON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 5/21/2022 at approximately 2220 Hrs. TWRA Officers responded to a call of a stranded sailboat that had been pushed by the wind during a thunderstorm onto the rocks. Once officers arrived on scene it was determined that nobody was injured and were able to tow the vessel back to the marina that was close by. After interviewing the operator, he had stated that as the thunderstorm in the area was approaching, he took his sail down and began to use that backup motor that he had installed to get him back to the marina. Shortly after starting up, the motor dies and was unable to restart. The wind was strong enough that it pushed the vessel onto the rock and caused the vessel to get stuck and sustained damage to the bottom portion of the hull. The incident occurred in Hamilton County.


BARDID: TN-2022-0020
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-03-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COLLINS RIVER
NearestCityorTown: MCMINNVILLE
County: WARREN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On March 5, 2022 at approximately 1330, subjects struck a submerged object on Great Falls reservoir.  

Owner/operator was running up stream on the Collins river approximately 200 yds from the no wake zone at Kings Landing boat ramp when he struck a log or some other submerged object.  

The engine compartment began to take on water so they headed back to the ramp to inspect the boat.  When they got the boat out and noticed the damage around the prop of the boat they called dispatch to notify TWRA.  Warren Co notified Sgt. of the incident at approximately 1359.


BARDID: TN-2022-0021
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PICKWICK RESERVOIR
County: HARDIN
WaterConditions: Calm
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On Sunday, May 8, 2022, at approximately 1811 hours, I officer recieved a call of a property damage incident that occurred at the State Line Boat Ramp, on Picwick Lake in Hardin County, TN.

According to statements received from witnesses and operator, operator was operating a small aluminum jon boat on Pickwick Lake.  He was attempting to pull up to a dock at the ramp.  

A 25 foot Regency Pontoon was being held alongside the dock by subject1 and her juvenile son.  As Operator1 attempted to dock his small vessel, he made contact with the stern, port side pontoon of vessel.  This impact caused a slight amount of damage to the black coating that was on the pontoon.  

I, Officer, arrived on scene at approximately 1845 hours.  A report and photographs were taken on scene.


BARDID: TN-2022-0022
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-04-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:27:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: PERCY PRIEST RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: SMYRNA
County: RUTHERFORD
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 4/3/2022 I, Officer, received a call from dispatch around 1330 about reports of a body floating near a kayak at Jefferson Springs Boat Ramp. 

The 911 call was first received by Rutherford County SO at 1327, and transferred to our dispatch. While in route to the boat ramped I confirmed Rutherford County was sending their special operations unit, along with two boats to the scene. I arrived on scene at 1355. Once on scene I saw Rutherford County had already launched a small vessel with two county recuse personnel, and a paramedic. I hopped on to the larger vessel known as Water Rescue 60 accompanied by three more county rescue personnel. Once on the water both vessels made their way about 200-250 yards down stream (north) of the boat ramp where the kayak and body were located. 

The smaller vessel was first to reach the body of a white male. The body was found just below the surface of the water on his right side. The individual was still wearing his clothing, but was missing his right foot boot. The individual was also still wearing his sunglasses over his eyes. The body was recovered by the rescue personnel and paramedic and was pronounced deceased. Myself and other rescue personnel continued on about fifty yards past where the deceased individual was located to the location of the kayak. 

We observed the kayak to be swamped and sitting right side up. Multiple items were still located in the kayak as well as a few items floating but still attached to the vessel. We also observed the vessel was anchored to the bottom. 

At this time we recovered the kayak and all items and returned to the boat ramp. While we were recovering the kayak the smaller vessel had traveled upstream from the boat ramp (south) and recovered a floating life vest believed to belong to the deceased. The smaller rescue vessel then returned to the boat ramp. There was also a paddle recovered, 100 yards strait out from the boat ramp, by a vessel occupied by the two individuals that originally made the 911 call. Once back at the boat ramp a wallet on the deceased was located and the individual was identified. 

Other items located on Victim''s person included a Ruger 380 pistol, Motorola cell phone, ford truck key, and sunglasses. Victim was placed inside the ambulance on scene while we waited for the Medical Examiner office to show up for transport. During this time myself and Officer took possession and inventoried the kayak and all other items from the scene. 

We also obtained statements from the witnesses that made the original 911 call. While at the scene Cpt. and Officers were sent to Victim''s address to make contact with the next of kin to do the death notification. No one was home at Victim''s address, but the two officers were able to make contact with Victim''s mother. 

While speaking to the mother we learned that his wife was at work. Once the ME transport arrived at the boat ramp Victim transferee to their vehicle and taken to Nashville for an autopsy to be preformed. at 1515, after securing Victim''s vehicle and possessions, I started in route to make contact with his wife and to give the death notification. I delivered the death notification at 1600. Cpt. and Officer also gave the notification to Victim''s mother around the same time. At 1626 all of Victim''s belongings were turned over to wife.


BARDID: TN-2022-0024
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 02:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: BARKLEY RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: CUMBERLAND CITY
County: STEWART
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with commercial vessel
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Drug
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On May 3, 2022, at or around 2:30 a.m. a capsized gray Alumacraft jon boat was found in the main channel around river mile 104 of Lake Barkley in Cumberland City of Stewart County, TN. 

The two occupants of the vessel were found suspended just below the surface of the water in proximity to the capsized vessel in the channel. Another vessel found the capsized vessel and called 911. No personal flotation devices were worn. The incident resulted in two fatalities.   The bodies were taken to the Medical Examiners office in Nashville to determine the cause of death.  This report will be updated once the investigation is complete.


BARDID: TN-2022-0025
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:26:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: KENTUCKY LAKE
NearestCityorTown: PARIS
County: HENRY
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Sunday, May 22, 2022 around 1130 hours, a vessel was found drifting and unoccupied on the West Sandy portion of KY Lake.  

Investigators learned that operator had launched his vessel on May 21, 2022 around 1430 hours to fish and sought shelter around 1600 hours at a private dock during a severe storm.   

GPS tracks show the vessel drifting away from the dock about 3 hours later.  Damage to the vessel is consistent with it drifting under the elevated walkway of the dock during the storm.   

body was found in approximate 8 feet of water near the dock on May 22, 2022 around 1600 hours.   The body has been sent to the medical examiner’s office in Nashville to determine cause of death.   The investigation continues on the events leading up to victim entering the water but is initially classified as a fall overboard.


BARDID: TN-2022-0026
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:50:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: WATTS BAR RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: SPRING CITY
County: RHEA
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent2: Carbon monoxide exposure
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On May 30th, 2022, at approximately 1850 Hrs. Tennessee Wildlife Officers responded to the reports of a female going underwater and not resurfacing. Officers responded by land and by water and shortly after the call came in officers were able to contact the callers by patrol vessel. The parties were located less than a mile, north of the Watts Bar Dam on the west side of the river channel. Once officers began to talk to the parties it was learned that four young adults were on an older inboard ski vessel and were participating in water activities. After driving around for a while, they decided to take a break and float around. 

The vessel remained adrift, with the motor out of gear but remaining to idle. The vessel owner and his girlfriend got on the tube to float around the drifting vessel while the other two occupants remained in the idling vessel. 

Shortly after, one of the occupants voluntarily left the vessel and entered the water from the rear of the vessel and held onto the vessels swim platform. One occupant remained in the vessel and was talking to the party that was hanging onto the swim platform. The witnesses could not estimate the time frame that the party in the water held onto the swim platform but at some point, the swimmer pushed away from the vessel to what witnesses stated, “wet her hair”. 

As she pushed back to wet her hair the remaining occupant on the vessel stated that he looked at his phone for a short period of time then noticed that the female did not come back up from wetting her hair. All three remaining parties swam around the vessel attempting to look for the missing party but could not find her. One of the parties called 911 but was not able to accurately describe their location and dispatchers utilized the location he was calling from to direct first responders. The missing party’s body was located below where the parties were drifting at in about 50 feet of water. Her body was then taken to the Rhea County Morgue per the county Medical Examiner.

After the autopsy report come back from the Knox County Forensics Center a full toxicology including testing for Carboxyhemogloben was ordered. The tests came back with no intoxicating substances found within her blood. However, a Carboxyhemogloben saturation level of 54% was discovered. It was determined that the cause of the victims death was drowning with a significant contributing factor of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning.


BARDID: TN-2022-0027
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: TELLICO RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: LOUDON
County: LOUDON
WaterConditions: Calm
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Two people launched from the Clear Creek Ramp on Tellico Lake.  Operator drove under the Clear Creek Bridge  adjacent to the ramp.  Occupants noticed water around their feet and realized they forgot to put the plug in before launching.  

Operator jumped in and attempted to put the plug in.  The boat became completely swamped and then capsized as a nearby boat was attempting to help.  Both occupants swam to shore.  Loudon County EMA arrived and towed the capsized boat a short distance back to the clear creek ramp and secured it there.  Owners plan to remove the boat in the very near future.


BARDID: TN-2022-0028
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NORRIS RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: CARYVILLE
County: CAMPBELL
WaterConditions: Very rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator and his nephew were operating a rented jetski on Cove Creek. They were coming from the Cove Creek Dam area, traveling toward Twin Cove Marina. While in route they were following nephew’s father in his boat and were jumping his wake. Operator was steering the vessel while Nephew controlled the throttle.   They jumped the wake coming back to the right side of the vessel, they were on a course that would take them into the engine of a pontoon boat sitting on a boat lift at a private dock. Nephew let off the throttle, operator tried to turn the jetski but, it went straight and struck the engine on the back of the pontoon. The collision knocked the pontoon off its runners on the lift and severely damaged the front right of the jetski. Neither Operator nor Nephew were injured in the accident.


BARDID: TN-2022-0029
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-20 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NORRIS RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: LA FOLLETTE
County: CAMPBELL
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (unknown origin)
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Based on a witness statement the boat was unoccupied. The boat was engulfed in flames when they saw it the owners was notified.


BARDID: TN-2022-0030
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:39:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NORRIS RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: LA FOLLETTE
County: CAMPBELL
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On approximately 13:30 eastern time, passenger and operator were traveling south east on Norris Lake.  Just prior to reaching point 8, the vessel (2015 Nitro Z9) struck a dock.  Operator stated he trimmed down to get out of the wake of another vessel and when he was getting out of the wake, it shot his boat into the air and onto the dock at the residence.  The operator was knocked unconscious from the impact.  The dock also sustained damage from the vessel.  Both witnesses, stated the vessel looked like the driver lost control after crossing the wake of the other boat, making the vessel turn hard left into the dock.


BARDID: TN-2022-0031
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:23:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: DOUGLAS RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: DANDRIDGE
County: JEFFERSON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: Person strikes boat
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 6, 2022 at 4:23 pm a PWC was coming into the dock at H2O Watersports on Douglas Lake. Subject was listening to the instructions of the H2O employees and cut her PWC off to drift into the employee that was waiting on her in the water. The vessel turned right as she cut the PWC off. She drifted towards a pontoon boat that was docked with the motor up exposing the propeller and skeg. She started her PWC. When she did so the vessel pushed her into the lower unit of the parked vessel. This accident is still under investigation


BARDID: TN-2022-0033
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHEROKEE RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: JEFFERSON CITY
County: JEFFERSON
WaterConditions: Calm
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On May 15th 2022 there was a two vessel collision outside of Black Oak Marina on Cherokee Lake around 1pm. The vessels were a tritoon and pontoon boat rented from Black Oak Marina by operator1. Operator1 was the operator of the pontoon (V1). Operator2 was operating the tritoon (V2). Both vessels were in motion outside of the no wake zone at Black Oak Marina when the collision occurred. Operator2 speed up with V2 and attempted to make a big circle around V1. 

When Operator2 had almost completed the circled he glanced behind him and did not straighten the wheel. This caused V2 to strike V1 and ramp one of the toons up on the starboard stern of V1. Operator2 was able to back V2 off of V1. No one on either vessel were injured and both boats continued their day until 500pm when they returned the boats and reported the accident to Black Oak Marina.  *** 5/17/22- Still waiting on response from Black Oak Marina for total damage amount.
-Some occupant''s info is missing because they left the scene before my arrival. Names were given  by people left on scene
  


BARDID: TN-2022-0034
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: DOUGLAS RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: DANDRIDGE
County: JEFFERSON
WaterConditions: Choppy
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 6/4/2022 at or around 2pm a two vessel collision occurred on Douglas Lake in Jefferson County involving two rented jet skis.

V2 was operating at full speed in a straight line when V2 turned to its starboard. V2 struck V1 on the front starboard side ejecting subject off of V2. Both parties continued their day and did not report the accident until around 1730. V1 sustained substantial damage. No one was injured in this collision. The accident is believed to have occurred at the mouth of Muddy Creek. Neither party could give an exact location due to their lack of knowledge of Douglas Lake.


BARDID: TN-2022-0035
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:28:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: SOUTH HOLSTON RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: BRISTOL
County: SULLIVAN
WaterConditions: Choppy
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: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On Monday, May 30, 2022 at 1829 hours I was dispatched to a 2 vessel collision involving a deck boat and a jet ski on South Holston Lake in Sullivan Co., TN.  

The deck boat was traveling upstream with the jet ski following.  Both vessels made a u turn and the jet ski came along the left hand side of the pontoon and abruptly made a 90 degree turn to the right in front of the deck boat which hit the jet ski sending both occupants into the water.  

A nearby vessel retrieved the occupants from the water and took them to the 421 access area boat ramp.  The driver of the jet ski sustained serious injuries and was life flighted while the passenger was transported by ambulance where she was pronounced dead.


BARDID: TN-2022-0036
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:29:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHICKAMAUGA RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: LAKESITE
County: HAMILTON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On May 21, 2022, at approximately 1729 hrs, Officers responded to a boat collision involving two vessels without injuries.  The accident occurred at Dallas Bay in Hamilton County, TN.  Upon further investigation I found that both vessels were cruising through a narrow channel.  Vessel 1 (Grey Personal Water Craft) was operating on the left side of the channel heading toward the bay While vessel 2 (Red Bass Boat) was operating on the right side of the channel heading out of the bay.  As the vessels approached each other, both vessels redirected to the right causing them to collide on the starboard side of each other.  Vessel 1 was found to be in violation of the navigation rules.


BARDID: TN-2022-0038
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: KENTUCKY LAKE
NearestCityorTown: WAVERLY
County: HUMPHREYS
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On May 28, 2022, at or around 16:30 a multiple vessel collison involving two personal watercraft in Turkey Creek of Kentucky Lake/ Tennessee RIver in Humphreys County Tennessee. Both operators were wearing personal flotation devices and the engine safety switch at the time of the incident. One of the operators recieved minor scrapes on their leg as a result of the incident and one of the vessels recieved significant damage. The incident is currently under investigation and will be finalized at a later date.

During field interviews, Officer noticed the smell of alcoholic beverages on OPERATOR1''S breath along with bloodshot and watery eyes. Officer asked OPERATOR1 if he had any alcoholic drinks before operating the Polaris and after the incident. OPERATOR1 stated he had a few alcoholic drinks before operating but none since the incident. OPERATOR1 agreed to Standardized Field Sobriety Testing, he performed unsatisfactorily on the tasks and was arrested for Boating Under the Influence. OPERATOR2 was also interviewed and tested, he performed satisfactory on the tasks. 

A vessel damage assessment was completed on both Seadoo and Polaris. Evidence indicates the Polaris struck the Seadoo at approximately 90 degrees around the steering assembly. The transfer marks and other damage indicates the Seadoo was drifting or moving at a slow speed when the collision occurred. 

Upon investigation OPERATOR1 did not alter his course or speed in time from hitting OPERATOR2 in Turkey Creek of Kentucky Lake/ Tennessee River in Humphreys County, Tennessee on May 28, 2022. OPERATOR2 was drifting or at idle speed when he noticed OPERATOR1 approaching him quickly on OPERATOR2’S port side. There were no reportable injuries as a result of the incident. A contributing factor of the collision is OPERATOR1 was under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs at the time of the incident. Alcohol and/or drugs can affect motor skills, decision making, coordination, reaction time, judgement and more.


BARDID: TN-2022-0040
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHICKAMAUGA RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: CHATTANOOGA
County: HAMILTON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 6/11/2022 at approximately 2300 hrs. Wildlife Officers responded to the 477 River Mile marker on Chickamauga Lake to the reports of a vessel that was sinking. 911 dispatchers advised officers that all parties were off of the sinking vessel and were safe but watching their vessel sink. Once Officers arrived on scene the operator of the 33-foot cabin vessel advised that he was driving the vessel up stream when he noticed water start coming into the vessel. Shortly thereafter both of his motor quit working. He called a nearby friend to help tow him back to the boat ramp and shortly there after the vessel began to go under water. The vessel is an older vessel with a stern drive type motor with a damaged gimble housing which can cause water intrusion into the vessel. The vessel was found floating with the bow of the vessel still sticking out of the water. Tow Boat U.S. was called to remove the vessel from the middle of the river channel and to take the vessel out of the water.


BARDID: TN-2022-0041
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHEROKEE RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: BEAN STATION
County: GRAINGER
WaterConditions: Calm
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
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Based on statements completed at this time:

Vessel #1 and Vessel #2 had left the area of Gilmore Dock and were traveling in the main channel. Vessel #1 was ahead with Vessel #2 following behind. Operator of Vessel #2 advised the operator of Vessel #1 made an unexpected turn. 

At that time, Vessel #2 struck Vessel #1. Both operators were ejected. A pontoon boat transported the subjects to Gilmore Dock. The operator of Vessel #1 was transported to Morristown Hamblen Hospital by Grainger EMS. He was later transferred to UT Medical Center for further treatment of a lumbar fracture and a dislocated shoulder. The operator of Vessel #2 was checked by Grainger EMS on scene for swelling and lacerations around his right eye believed to be caused by sunglasses and water impact. The operator of Vessel #1, Operator1, was unable to be interviewed at the time of the incident due to injuries sustained. Witnesses stated both subjects were wearing personal flotation devices and had lanyards attached.

This report is preliminary and will be updated when all statements are completed.


Updated on 06/21/2022

Based on all statements:

On 06/10/2022 at approximately 1:45 p.m., a two vessel collision with injury beyond first aid occurred on Cherokee Lake in Grainger County. Vessel #1 was being operated by Operator1. Vessel #2 was being operated by Operator2. Both operators advised they left the Gilmore Dock area, traveled to the main channel and headed upstream. Both operators advised they were traveling at approximately 25 mph and distance between the vessels is unknown. Vessel #1 was the lead vessel with Vessel #2 traveling behind. 

The operator of Vessel #1 advised he observed two oncoming bass boats traveling together at approximately 10 mph and not on plane. The operator of Vessel #1 advised he was trying to determine the direction of travel of the bass boats to avoid them. The operator of Vessel #1 advised when he attempted twice to change direction, the boats would change direction the same way. He then made a hard turn to the left so the boats would know which direction he was headed to avoid collision. 

Operator of Vessel #2 also stated Vessel #1 had made an unexpected turn. Based on both operator statements and an independent witness, Vessel #2 struck Vessel #1 on the port side. There is unexplained damage to the starboard side of Vessel #1. Both operators were ejected. A pontoon boat transported the subjects to Gilmore Dock. 

the operator of Vessel #1 was transported to Morristown Hamblen Hospital by Grainger EMS. He was later transferred to UT Medical Center for further treatment of a lumbar burst fracture (L2 burst, L3 L4 & L5 compression) and a dislocated left shoulder. The operator of Vessel #2 was checked by Grainger EMS on scene for swelling and lacerations around his right eye believed to be caused by sunglasses. Witnesses stated both subjects were wearing personal flotation devices and had the required lanyards attached.


BARDID: TN-2022-0042
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:42:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHEROKEE RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: MORRISTOWN
County: HAMBLEN
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: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 18, 2022 around 17:45 there was a single vessel collision on Cherokee Lake in Hamblen County. The PWC was being operated in the Fall Creek Marina area of Cherokee Lake. Operator was traveling at a very high rate of speed when he hit a tree on the bank. He was ejected from the PWC hitting the handle bars and the tree. He was injured and transported to Morristown-Hamblen for further evaluation.


BARDID: TN-2022-0043
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHEROKEE RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: BEAN STATION
County: GRAINGER
WaterConditions: Unknown
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Based upon site visits, interviews, and witness statements:

On 05/27/2022 at approximately 10:30 p.m., Vessel #1 was docked at Lakeside Marina and occupied by owner. V1 owner advised he observed Vessel #2 leaving the Lakeside Marina store. V1 owner advised Vessel #2 was still inside the no wake zone and travelled in close proximity to Vessel #1 above an idle speed causing a wake. 

V1 owner advised Vessel #2  then struck the dock causing damage to the starboard side of the vessel. I did observe scratches and scuff marks on Vessel #1 and this damage was photographed. On 06/06/2022, V1 owner advised he did not have a repair estimate but believes the damage will be over $2000. 

the operator / sole occupant of Vessel #2 on 05/27/2022 at approximately 10:30 p.m. at Lakeside Marina was not inside the no wake zone when he increased the throttle to leave the area.


BARDID: TN-2022-0044
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CENTER HILL RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: SMITHVILLE
County: DEKALB
WaterConditions: Calm
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
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday, May 28th 2022, I was dispatched to the area of Edgar Evins Marina on Center Hill Lake in Dekalb County for a two vessel boat accident. Upon arriving on scene, operators were involved in a 2 vessel PWC accident. According to statements from operators and witnessess, the two individuals were traveling from Edgar Evins Marina heading towards Center Hill Dam. 

Operator1 was operating (V-1) a Sea Doo Jet Ski and Operator2 was operating (V-2) a Sea Doo Jet Ski. Operator1 was traveling in front of Operator2 and made a sharp turn, and "fish tailed" around creating a head on situation. Operator2 was traveling close behind and struck Operator1 in the head with his PWC.

Operator2 stated he jumped off his PWC and went over to Operator1 in the water. The witness also went over to both parties and took them to Edgar Evins Marina. Operator1 suffered head injuries resulting in surgery putting three plates in his face. Two plates were placed in the orbital area and one placed in the cheek bone area. He also underwent surgery to repair some eye damage sustained during the accident. Operator2 did not suffer any injuries.

	I met with the District Attorney''s office on Monday, June 6th 2022 to present charges. The District Attorney''s Office does not wish to pursue any criminal charges.


BARDID: TN-2022-0045
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-01-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: DALE HOLLOW RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: CELINA
County: CLAY
WaterConditions: Calm
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On January 4, 2022, I, Overton County Wildlife Officer received a call from TWRA Region 3 dispatch at approximately 15:00 regarding a fire at Horse Creek Marina. Dispatch advised that Clay County EMS was requesting assistance. Upon my arrival at the scene at 15:42 I observed members of East 52 Volunteer Fire Dept. attempting to control a houseboat that was on fire. The members of the fire department appeared to have the fire under control. 

Upon interviewing marina employees and members of the fire department, I was informed the houseboat was unoccupied at the time the fire started in the assigned marina slip. A marina employee noticed the smoke coming from the vessel and untied the vessel from the dock. 

The employee used another nearby boat to pull/push the houseboat away from the other boats and structures and maneuver it toward the boat ramp so that the fire department could get the fire under control. The houseboat was ruled a total loss. Chief  stated that he was unable to determine the cause of the fire but it is believed to be an electrical issue as the owner of the boat had been doing repairs.

There have been multiple attempts to contact the owners of the vessel with no contact being made.


BARDID: TN-2022-0047
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PERCY PRIEST RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: MURFREESBORO
County: RUTHERFORD
WaterConditions: Calm
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 06/14/2022 around 1200 I, Officer, responded to a single vessel fire at Fall Creek Boat Ramp on Percy Priest Lake. Once on scene I was able to identify the owner/operator. He had been brought to shore by two witnesses and was uninjured. The vessel remained on fire until it sank just east of the boat ramp. Statements were taken from all parties involved. Subject told advised me that before the incident occurred he had opened his rear hatch to the motor compartment to work on the trim that was not working properly. During this time the vessel began to drift away from the boat ramp due to the wind. Once the boat had drifted so far from the boat ramp Subject stated he wanted to start to boat to bring it back to the boat ramp. When Subject attempted to start the boat he stated he heard the sound of fuel vapors igniting. When he turned around he saw flames coming from the motor compartment. He went to get his fire extinguisher to fire the flames, but he stated to flames began to grow quickly so he jumped off to swim for shore. it was at this time two individuals in a canoe picked him up, and brought him back to the boat ramp. Pictures were taken as well. Rutherford County Fire and EMS assisted on scene.


BARDID: TN-2022-0049
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CUMBERLAND RIVER
NearestCityorTown: NASHVILLE
County: DAVIDSON
WaterConditions: Unknown
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On Sunday June 5th at approximately 1700hrs subject was operating a vessel on the cumberland river heading back to the private dock he uses which is in between river mile 169 and 170.  He struck something with his vessel, unsure of what exactly, which caused his wife who was sitting in the passenger seat to fall in the vessel. She injured her neck during the fall and was transported by ambulance to Vanderbilt medical hospital.


BARDID: TN-2022-0050
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: PERCY PRIEST RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: NASHVILLE
County: DAVIDSON
WaterConditions: Calm
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Subject1 was last seen to be drinking at 4 Corners Marina Bar and Grill on the night of 6/04/2021.  The restaurant cut him off from drinking at approximately 11:00pm that evening.  He reportedly told another patron of the restaurant that he was going to paddle back to Long Hunter State Park.  There are no eye-witnesses of Subject1 being seen getting into the kayak on the evening of 6/04/2021.

Subject1''s kayak was found the morning of 6/05/2022, approximately at 10am, floating near Drummond Island.  His prosthetic leg and a walking stick were found in the kayak.  At the time of the kayak being found Subject1 was not known to be missing.

Subject1''s body was recovered in the area of Drummond Island on the evening of 6/10/2022 at approximately 8:00pm.  His body was transported to the Medical Examiners Office for further examination.

Autopsy and Toxicology results are pending.


BARDID: TN-2022-0051
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:53:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CENTER HILL RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: SMITHVILLE
County: DEKALB
WaterConditions: Calm
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Other
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On Monday, May 2nd 2022 at 0853, I was called out to Ragland Bottom Access Area to a single vessel boating accident. Upon arrival, there was a 17 foot Javelin bass boat flipped over and three quarters submerged under the water surface.  According to their statements, they launched the vessel and were attempting to get on plane to go fishing. They noticed the vessel would not get on plane and saw water in the bottom of the vessel. Subject1 stated the vessel started sinking and they both went into the water. Both individuals were wearing personal floatation devices. A near by fishermen retrieved them from the water and took them to shore. The vessel was towed to the boat ramp and turned back up right and loaded on to Subject1''s trailer. Upon inspection of the vessel, it appeared the livewell pumps were on, but the hoses were not connected to the livewell boxes. Therefore, causing water to be pumped directly into the vessel. No injuries were sustained from the accident.


BARDID: TN-2022-0052
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:09:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: PERCY PRIEST RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: SMYRNA
County: RUTHERFORD
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
A call came into dispatch about a missing male around Stewart Creek Boat Ramp in Smyrna on Percy Priest Lake. OPERATOR and his wife Subject1 left Stewart Creek Boat Ramp to go fishing. While on drifting down the bank, Operator noticed the boat was taking on water. Operator was attempting to put the trolling motor in the water, when he fell overboard into the water.  

*** On June 19, 2022 at approximately 1209, a call came into dispatch about a missing male around Stewart Creek Boat Ramp in Smyrna on Percy Priest Lake. OPERATOR and his wife Subject1 left Stewart Creek Boat Ramp to go fishing. Before their departure, Operator noticed a rivet on the lower starboard side of the boat was missing and decided to stay close to the bank just in case the something happened. While drifting down the bank, Operator noticed the boat was taking on water. Operator was attempting to put the trolling motor in the water, when he fell overboard into the water. Subject1 threw a PFD to Operator but he was unable to reach it. Once Operator went under water and did not resurface, Subject1 jumped into the water and tried to find Operator. She was unable to find him and swam to a tree that submerged under water, grabbed onto a branch and began screaming for help until she was rescued by a couple who heard her screams. Subject1 did mention that both were not the best swimmers.


BARDID: TN-2022-0053
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHICKAMAUGA RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: CHATTANOOGA
County: HAMILTON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 18th at approximately 2345 hours TWRA officers received a call that there was a boat that was near the Skull Island campground on Chickamauga Lake that had an uninjured party on board. The parties on board did not know exactly where they were but 911 dispatchers were able to get a location based on the cell phone GPS for first responders. 

Once officers arrived on scene the vessel was almost all the way on the land and was leaning at a sharp angle. There were four occupants on board the vessel and they were all advising that one of the parties was hurt. The injured party was complaining of severe pain on her right lower leg. Officers aided the injured party on to the patrol vessel and the remaining three parties were also loaded onto the patrol vessel to be taken to the skull island boat ramp where medical personnel were on scene waiting. Based on the occupants’ statements they had all a restaurant on the lake and were riding around in the area. 

The parties advised that the injured woman was the operator of the vessel due to everyone else having been drinking. There was also a strong odor of alcohol coming from the remaining three occupants. As they were driving down the lake one of the occupants told an officer, “We were just trying to see what the boat could do”. The throttle was found still in the wide-open position and the speedometer was stuck on 40 mph. An occupant on the vessel stated that he thinks they were going about 35 mph at the time of the collision. The driver stated that she did not see the island until it was too late to avoid it. Tow Boat U.S. was called to remove the vessel.


BARDID: TN-2022-0054
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:07:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHICKAMAUGA RESERVOIR
County: MEIGS
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 6/22/2022 at approximately 1810 hours TWRA Wildlife Officers received a call involving a 10-year-old patient that is being flown by helicopter to the hospital due to injuries resulting from a boating accident that took place. Once officers arrived on scene it was learned by an on scene first responder that there were four people on board the vessel. The runabout vessel had two occupants on board and was pulling an innertube with two other parties on board it. 

As the operator was driving the tube around near where the vessel owners dock was located, the operator attempted to get closer to the shore. Once the operator drove closer to the shore, he had realized that he was getting close to his neighbor’s dock and made a sharp left hand turn to avoid that dock. 

As the operator made the sharp left hand turn it caused the tube with two juveniles on board to swing further out over the vessel ‘s right side and carry the path straight for the neighbors dock the operator intended to avoid. 

The two occupants collided with the dock with a 10-year-old passenger colliding with the dock at first then a 17-year-old passenger making contact second. The 10-year-old was knocked unconscious and remained in the water while parties on the shore ran over to tend to the two injured parties. 

Once officers began to interview the operator and witnesses at the hospital the operators statement confirmed what officers were told on scene. An officer interviewed a witness that was on the bank watching the events and had advised the officer that she had taken a video of the incident. The officer viewed the video and it confirmed everything all parties were saying. The witness voluntarily sent the officer the video onto his state issued cell phone for use in the investigation. There were no indicators of impairment detected by officers on the operator of the vessel. The incident occurred in Meigs County on Chickamauga Lake.


BARDID: TN-2022-0056
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:40:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: BOONE LAKE
NearestCityorTown: JOHNSON CITY
County: WASHINGTON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On Thursday June 30th, 2022 at approximately 22:30 a vessel occupied by two individuals began traveling upstream on the Watauga arm of Boone Lake. At approximately 22:40 the vessel being operated struck a covered boat dock. The operator of the vessel suffered life threatening injuries and the occupant of the vessel suffered minor injuries. Both individuals were transported to a local hospital by ambulance. *** 

On Thursday June 30th at 23:13 I was notified of a serious injury boat accident on Boone Lake. I responded by vehicle to Johnson City Medical Center to await the arrival of the injured parties. Officer responded to the scene to collect evidence. At the hospital I spoke with the passenger.

Occupant1 stated: At approximately 22:30 he and Operator finished fishing for the night on Boone Lake. Operator was operating the vessel and made a 180 degree turn to begin traveling upstream to Winged Deer Park boat ramp. Occupant1 stated he began looking at his phone and less then 10 minutes later he looked up and saw the dock just before the vessel struck it. The vessel came out of the water and came to rest on top of the covered deck. Both occupants were injured in the collision and transported by ambulance to Johnson City Medical Center. Operator suffered severe injuries and was admitted to the ICU. Occupant1 suffered minor injuries and was released from the hospital the next day. The owner of the dock was contacted that evening and responded to the scene to inspect the damage.


BARDID: TN-2022-0057
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BOONE LAKE
NearestCityorTown: PINEY FLATS
County: SULLIVAN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 2, 2022 a vessel occupied by two individuals was traveling downstream on Boone Lake. At approximately 22:35 the operator noticed he was in shallow water and slowed down. The operator attempted to turn and get to deeper water but the lower unit of the vessel struck a submerged rock island. The propellers and skeg struck the rock floor several more times while the operator attempted to leave the area, which caused damage to both propellers and the skeg.  *** 	

On July 2nd, 2022 at 23:00 I was notified of a vessel that had struck a rock island and was stranded on Boone Lake just upstream of Rockingham Marina. I proceeded to the vessel by boat and was able to tow it to Rockingham Marina where it had been rented by the operator. 

Operator stated he was traveling downstream towards Rockingham Marina at 15 mph when he noticed he was in shallow water. Operator stated he slowed to idle speed and attempted to turn and steer back to deeper water, but felt the lower unit strike a rock island under the water. Operator stated he was unable to move forward, so he put the vessel in reverse and tried to turn again. Operator stated he repeated this action several more times, striking the rocks each time until the motor shutoff. Operator then drifted against the shore until I arrived and towed him to Rockingham Marina. 

Rockingham Marina lifted the boat the following morning and found no damage to the hull, but both propellers were bent and the skeg was damaged.


BARDID: TN-2022-0059
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: HOLSTON RIVER
NearestCityorTown: CHURCH HILL
County: HAWKINS
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 1730, a vessel was seen on the Holston River in Hawkins County in the vicinity of Christian''s Bend Access Area with no one on board.  Personal items were found to be on the boat and the boat was secured. At approximately 18:15 a deceased individual was found approximately 100 yards upstream from the vessel face down in the water.  The body was recovered and sent for autopsy.   *** At approximately 1730, a vessel was seen on the Holston River in Hawkins County in the vicinity of Christian''s Bend Access Area with no one on board. Personal items were found to be on the boat and the boat was secured at the Christian''s Bend Boat Ramp. Church Hill Rescue and other local fire and rescue personnel were dispatched with rescue boat and other equipment.  

All four TWRA units arrived on scene between 1824 and 1835. Several police and other emergency personnel from multiple agencies were already on scene.  The metal jon boat was secured to the ramp and a Hawkins County Deputy had secured some contraband items he had found while looking for the victim''s ID. Shortly after our arrival, a woman arrived claiming she was looking for her son who was overdue from fishing.  She identified his truck and trailer in the parking as the ones being used by her son even though both were registered to other individuals. The truck was registered to the victim''s fiance who arrived on scene with one of the victim''s adult children at approximately 1900.  Around that time, 4216 took statements from the witnesses. 

At around 1930, we secured the trailer for the boat that was in the water and removed that boat from the water using truck. At approximately 2000, the body was transported back to the boat ramp to be turned over to the coroner.  The victim''s identity was confirmed through driver''s license and visual identification.  Mother, daughter and fiance were verbally notified since they were already on the scene.  The other three adult children were notified by phone by around 2030.  The body was taken by the coroner to the ETSU forensics department for autopsy.  The boat was taken to Bowser Ridge for further investigation.  I secured evidence from the boat and bagged it in evidence bags for transport to Bowser Ridge.  

At around 2100, I left a message with Boating Investigator and had a phone conversation with CPT and was given permission to clear the scene.  I then proceeded to Bowser where the evidence was secured in the evidence lockers and pictures of the boat were taken. At around 2300 an offense code was issued for this report (TWRA22OFF001090).  Debriefing was conducted with all officers involved and a preliminary report was started.  

Awaiting autopsy and tox screen.

Haven''t spoken with DA yet about releasing the boat.


BARDID: TN-2022-0060
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:03:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHICKAMAUGA RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: DAYTON
County: RHEA
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On the 5th of July 2022 I received a call from dispatch that a boat was on fire off Randa Trail in Rhea County and that the fire departmentt was enroute. I advised dispatch that I would be enroute and I called Rhea County 911 to ask for further information. Rhea County 911 advised me that a juvenile had suffered some injuries from the fire and that they were sending an ambulance to the scene. I advised TWRA dispatch that this would be a boating incident with Injuries. 

	Once on scene I contacted the operator and his friend who had been parking the vehicle after he assisted with launching the vessel. The operator stated that he was trying to start the motor on his vessel when he smelled smoke and could heard crackling noises coming from under the engine cowling. 

	Operator further stated that when he opened the hood of the engine cowling that he could see the engine on fire and that he started throwing everything flammable out of the boat. While Operator was throwing items out of the boat a gas can that caught fire splashed fuel onto Operator’s shirt which caused him to get minor burns on his chest. Operator also dropped a battery on his right foot while trying to remove it from the vessel causing a contusion or possible fracture of his right foot.
 
	The Rhea County ambulance service treated Operator on scene for his burns and offered to transport him to the hospital to which Operator refused under the advice of his mother who had arrived on scene. After the Fire Department had extinguished the fire Operator and subject loaded the vessel back on the trailer and left with legal guardians.


BARDID: TN-2022-0061
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:12:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHICKAMAUGA RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: DECATUR
County: MEIGS
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On the 6th of July 2022 I was contacted by the Rhea County Sheriff’s Department about a boating accident that had occurred. I advised TWRA dispatch of the accident and went enroute to the Blythes Ferry Ramp in Rhea County. While enroute radio transmissions from the Rhea County Central Dispatch stated that CPR was in progress and that an individual had sustained injuries to his back and legs. Other radio transmissions stated that CPR was stopped. When I arrived on scene, I spoke with the Rhea County Ambulance Service who stated that a man had succumbed to injures that he had sustained. EMS advised they had called a doctor and the doctor instructed that they could stop CPR because his injuries were not life sustaining. 

	Two witnesses had helped rescue and perform CPR before first responders arrived and while speaking to them, they stated that they were fishing and witnessed a white pontoon boat traveling up the river and could see a man riding on the bow of the pontoon using his feet to splash water up into the air. 
The witnesses further stated that the man fell off the front of the pontoon and was run over. 

	The witnesses and operator were able to tell that the individual was injured and immediately went toward shore and called 911. While on scene I contacted the operator of the vessel. Operator stated that Victim had fallen from the front of the vessel while using his foot to splash water up onto the boat while she was driving. I detected a slight odor of, and alcoholic beverage coming from Operator and asked if she had been consuming any alcohol. She stated that Victim had consumed 6 beers and that she had consumed 4 beers. I asked Operator who all was on the vessel to which she stated Victim, their 2-year-old child, two dogs, and herself. 

	After statements and pictures were taken at the scene the Rhea County Ambulance Service transported Victim to the Rhea County Hospital for the medical examiner and the Rhea County Sheriff’s Department transported Operator to the Rhea County Hospital for a blood draw. Operator willingly consented to blood draw for toxicology and was released and taken home by the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department Chaplains. The pontoon boat involved was taken to a TWRA facility and secured.


BARDID: TN-2022-0063
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: DALE HOLLOW RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: BYRDSTOWN
County: PICKETT
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator was involved in a vessel crash/grounding on Dale Hollow Lake on 07-02-2022 around 9:10 pm. Vessel was traveling upstream on Wolf River section of Dale Hollow attempting to go thru Shearpin Pass. Operator missed the pass and ran vessel aground. Operator and passenger were uninjured. He was arrested for BUI and Violation of Implied Consent.

On 07-05-2022 he pleaded guilty and was fined $365 + court cost, 11 months 29 days probation, 1 year revolked boating privileges and 30 days Temperancee Academy in stead of jail time.


BARDID: TN-2022-0064
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:28:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: DALE HOLLOW RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: CELINA
County: CLAY
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/03/2022 at approximately 2045, Wildlife Officer was notified about a boat accident that happened at approximately 1728. The accident occurred in Carter Creek on Dale Hollow Lake. Officer1 was advised that the accident involved a PWC and a 16 year old female was flown to Vanderbilt Medical Center with internal bleeding. 

Victim’s dad advised that Victim had been thrown from the PWC, but did not know what she hit that caused the injuries. He advised that she was about to be taken back to surgery at the time of the call, which was on 7/03/2022 at 2118. I advised him, when things calmed down and Victim was feeling up to it, to call me to give me the details of the accident.  

He advised that there had been 3 persons on the vessels at the time of the accident and that the operator would be at the above residence, as would his parents on 7/09/2022.

When I arrived, I first spoke with Victim. Victim advised that she did not have any memory as to what had happened or what lead up to the accident. 

I next spoke with the operator of the vessel. He advised that they were in Carter Creek, just west of the "no wake" zone of Mitchell Creek Marina. He advised that he was the operator, Subject2 was a passenger directly behind him, and Victim was the passenger at the very back of the vessel. He advised that they had been riding the jet ski in the Carter Creek area and were returning to C Dock at Mitchell Creek Marina. He advised that as they were returning, they hit a wake from a wake boat that was returning to the marina also. He advised that he was operating the vessel at approximately 30 mph when he hit the wake at an angle. He advised that Victim fell off the back. He advised that he went back to get her and that there was a lot of blood in the water. He advised that he and Subject2 loaded her and took her to C-34, where their parents were. When they got there, their parents, several from the dock, and others rendered aid until EMS arrived. Victim was transported from the scene, by ambulance, to Livingston Regional Hospital. From LRH, she was transported, by helicopter, to Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, TN. The parents and Victim were at all the residence and present when I was talking to their children.

While still at the residence, I got Subject2''s mother''s information from Victim''s mother. After I left the residence, I called Subject2''s mother, and set up a time to talk to her daughter.

Later in the evening of 7/07/2022, she called me and had her daughter, Subject2, on speaker phone with me. Subject2 confirmed the location that operator had advised and also the seating chart. She advised their activities and that they were headed back in to Mitchell Creek Marina. She advised that operator was driving pretty fast when he hit the wake and that it caused her and Victim to be ejected from the vessel. She advised that she heard Victim Screaming and that there was a lot of blood in the water. She advised that they loaded Victim on the vessel and transported her to the dock where aid was rendered.


BARDID: TN-2022-0065
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NICKAJACK RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: CHATTANOOGA
County: HAMILTON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Inadequate onboard navigation lights
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 3rd, 2022 at or around 0033 hours TWRA Officers responded to a two vessel collision on the Nickajack Resevoir near Moccasin Bend. A 25 foot Brunswick Pontoon boat was struck by a 26 foot Bennington Pontoon resulting in damage to both parties vessels. No injuries were sustained.  

*** On July 3rd, 2022 at or around 0022 hours TWRA Officers were notified of a two vessel collision at or near Moccasin Bend on the Nickajack Resevoir, Hamilton County, TN. At approximately 2330 hours, a 25 ft Bennington Pontoon (Vessel 1) (V1) collided with a 26 ft Brunswick Pontoon (Vessel 2) (V2).  No injuries were sustained, but both vessels sustained property damage. 

Vessel 1 (V1)  was nowhere to be found. It was reported that V1 may have been taking on water. 

At approximately 0113 hours, BO conducted a phone interview with the operator of Vessel 2 (V2)  

Operator2 accounts the following:

He and his passengers were on their way back to their boat slip after watching fireworks. His passengers then requested to use the bathroom so the vessel came to a stop. Upon returning to motion, the passengers noticed that the ladder was still down. The vessel stopped once again to allow the passenger to put the ladder up. The passenger then yelled out that a vessel was heading straight towards them. Everyone on board then ran to the front of the boat to brace for impact. 

V1 then swerved to the right at the last second. The ladder of V2 was ripped off. V1 sustained substantial damage to the side. Operator2 offered to assist the other vessel when a verbal exchange occurred. Operator of V1 claimed V2 had their docking lights on. Operator2 said since he was in the middle of the channel, he wanted all of his lights on in order to be visible. Operator2 claims V1 did not have any lights on at all.   

WO and I began searching access areas nearby to try to locate the vehicle and trailer that was associated to V1. At approximately 0136 hours Dispatch received a call from Operator1, stating he wished to speak with an Officer.  

Operator1 accounts the following: 

Operator1 indicated at approximately 2330 hours to have been on his way back to the Sullivans boat ramp from watching fireworks when he was sideswipped with V2. After the initial collision, he attempted to make his way to the bank on Moccasin bend near the hospital to prevent from sinking. The operator of V2 pulled over for a moment and the departed the scene. Operator1''s phone was dead at the time.

Operator1 claimed that the front of V2 hit the front port side of V1 at a slight angle. He accounts that V2 put their lights on moments before impact.

Operator1 was driving approximately 10 -12 mph when the incident occurred. He claimed to have been cruising on the right side of the channel about 200 ft from the bank when the incident occurred. Navigational lights were said to be in use along with the aid of a spotlight. He later stated to have gone directly from the boat ramp to his shop. 

V1 sustained damage from the front Port side that stretched all the way to the stern of the vessel. The brunt of the impact was directed onto the front left of the vessel. 

From looking at the damage of both vessels, the damage indicates that V1 struck V2 in the right stern side of the vessel. A metal pole from V2 could have caused extra damage along side V1 as both vessels bounced off one another.


BARDID: TN-2022-0068
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CENTER HILL RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: SMITHVILLE
County: DEKALB
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was boating on Center Hill lake near the mouth of Pine Creek when his boat was swamped by waves.  The water stalled the engine and the boat began to sink.  He and his family were helped out by nearby boaters and taken onto their boat.  No one was injured and they were taken to Sligo by their rescuers.


BARDID: TN-2022-0069
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: WATTS BAR RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: LOUDON
County: LOUDON
WaterConditions: Calm
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Occupants stated they were headed down stream from the city of Loudon when they struck something under the water between the third and fourth bridge support of the rail road trestle.  The boat motor stopped and would not restart.  They noticed water coming into the engine compartment.  They called 911.  Loudon City Fire transported all occupants to shore.  There were no injuries.  A passing by boat towed the damaged boat to the Loudon boat ramp were the vessel was loaded onto its trailer.  There did not appear to be any hull damage.  The lower unit and propeller sustained significant damage.  Water was leaking from behind the lower unit, the propeller was damaged, and the skeg was damaged.  The area were the incident occurred is well outside of the channel and contains underwater obstructions.


BARDID: TN-2022-0070
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: FORT LOUDOUN RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: KNOXVILLE
County: KNOX
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Congested waters
AccidentCause3: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator1 was operating a pwc and pulling family members on a tube in the area around sailboat cove on Fort Loudon Lake.  Other friends and family were on a rented pontoon boat at anchor watching.  While Operator1 was towing two juveniles he came to close to the rented pontoon boat and the tube and both juveniles struck the left side of the pontoon.  

Both tube occupants were ejected from the tube.  Both were wearing pfd''s.  Both sustained multiple injuries. Subject1 had a right leg femur fracture.  She recalled trying to stop the impact with her right leg.  She lost consciousness after the impact.  She had an abrasion on her right calf and a laceration on her forehead.  Subject2 had two lacerations on the left side of her head, a laceration on her left shin, and facial swelling.  Operator1 was uninjured and the pontoon boat occupants were uninjured.  He and the occupants of the pontoon boat provided aid immediately after the incident.  

The pontoon had a damaged rub rail, dented pontoon, and dented metal on the side of impact (left).  

Other witnesses provided statements that matched involved witness statements of the incident and rescue.  One witness described the cove as busy and the pwc was turning between many boats.  

The injured were transported to UT Hospital by ambulance for treatment.  Operator1 admitted to consuming alcohol prior to the incident.  He consented to a BAC draw and the evidence has been submitted to the TBI lab for testing.  Results are pending.  A video of the incident was discovered during the investigation and will be included with the case file.   *** PWCs, trailer, and personal items were released to Operator1 on 7/8/22 per the Knox County District attorneys office.


BARDID: TN-2022-0071
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: FORT LOUDOUN RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: KNOXVILLE
County: KNOX
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7-12-2022 at approximately 2015 hrs, I received a call from TWRA dispatch concerning a boating accident on Ft Loudoun Lake involving two jet skis. As I was responding to the scene, I contacted the complainant that called it in and spoke with a Subject1. Subject1 was still on scene at the Georges Crk State Access Area on Topside Rd in Blount County. He said that EMS and the Sheriffs Dept were on scene and getting ready to transport the victim to the hospital. A severe storm was approaching and all parties were exiting the lake. The jet skis were still on the main lake  and were unable to be recovered. Subject1 transported the victim and her husband back to the ramp in his vessel. Officers arrived at UT Medical Center at approximately 2100 hrs. Operator1 was admitted into the ER with possible head and neck injuries. Operator1''s husband was present as well.

The statement was that he was following his wife back to the ramp from an evening of cruising on Ft Loudoun Lake and his wife''s pwc had been having mechanical issues due to low fuel. Both parties were on pwcs. As they were approaching the I-140 bridge that crosses Ft Loudoun Lake just upstream from the entrance to Georges Creek, Operator1''s pwc suddenly came to a stop and turned to the starboard side. 

Operator2 was following behind and as he was approaching at a high rate of speed he pulled his lanyard. He stated he could not turn and he made contact with Operator1''s on the right rear of her vessel. The vessel continued over Operator1''s vessel hitting Operator1 and breaking the left handlebar of her vessel. Operator1 was ejected from the vessel and was knocked unconscious. Operator2 then jumped into the lake and turned Operator1 over since she was face down in the water.

A local fisherman, was fishing in close proximity to the accident scene. Subject1 heard the crash and heard yelling and calls for help. Subject1 picked up subjects and got them into his vessel and transported them to Georges Crk Access Area. On the way to the ramp, Subject1 called 911 and reported the accident and stated they needed medical personnel enroute. 

Operator1 was treated and released from UT Medical Center that night.
From the statements taken from Operator2, they were consistent with the evidence found on the two jet skis as to what happened.


BARDID: TN-2022-0072
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: FORT LOUDOUN RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: KNOXVILLE
County: KNOX
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 3, 2022 at approximately 1700 Operator1 was operating subject’s 2019 SeaDoo Wake 155 jet ski on Ft Loudon Lake. Operator1 had two occupants aboard the vessel with him and was travelling upstream on the right side of the channel around mile marker 614. As they were cruising, a cream colored ski boat passed them on the right side and as Operator1 hit the wake from that boat, the jet ski flipped. 

This ejected all 3 passengers and caused the jet ski to fill with water. The boat saw what had happened and helped get the jet ski to the nearest dock. The operator stayed with the jet ski while the cream colored ski boat took the other two passengers back to concord park. 
Operator1 and the people at the house hooked a chain to the jet ski and pulled it up onto the rip rap bank. This caused damage to the bottom of the hull including very deep scratches and cracked the hull. Water drained for about 30 minutes from the vessel after it was pulled onto the rip rap. Owner then came to the address where the jet ski was and used the neighbors ramp to load the jet ski onto his trailer. Upon inspection of the vessel I was also able to smell fuel/oil in the engine compartment.


BARDID: TN-2022-0073
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: TELLICO RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: LOUDON
County: LOUDON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 9, 2022 at approximately 1349 I received a call from dispatch about a boat accident on Tellico lake near Tanasi Clubhouse off of 444. I responded and arrived on scene at Tanasi clubhouse at about 1415. Upon arrival I walked to the back of the clubhouse where the docks were and observed EMS attending to two individuals, one was on a pontoon boat and one was on the dock beside the pontoon. 

After speaking with one of the LEO''s on scene, he pointed me in the direction of an eye witness. He was able to get me a written statement and point me in the direction of one more eye witness. She was also able to give me a written statement. After getting pictures and documenting all I could get at the scene, I went to UT hospital where the 2 injured victims had been transported. 

Upon arrival officer was getting a statement from the operator. After we got his written statement, we were able to find an injured occupant. Although she was in pain she was coherent enough to give a statement. After compiling and reviewing all evidence and statements, I concluded that Operator was operating a jet ski on Tellico Lake just outside powerline cove. 

Occupant was on the back of the jet ski holding on to Operator. They were both wearing life jackets and were traveling behind a ski boat jumping their wake. Operator was operating the jet ski at about 38 MPH when it hit a wake from the ski boat that caused Operator to be thrown over the front right side of the jet ski and caused Occupant to be thrown about 10 feet in the air. 

Operator landed in the water and Occupant came down out of the air and landed on the back of the jet ski then fell in the water. The ski boat seen what had happened and turned around and called 911. Operator was able to get in touch with Occupants father, and Occupants father got on his pontoon boat and came and picked up both Operator and Occupant and transported them to Tanasi Clubhouse. Prior to this, Operator had zero operating experience on a jet ski and has had no boater education. Operator sustained a sprained ankle and lacerations on his arm. Occupant sustained a broken femur. Damage to the vessel includes the right side mirror and the throttle.


BARDID: TN-2022-0074
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:10:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: KENTUCKY LAKE
NearestCityorTown: CLIFTON
County: WAYNE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 2 2022 at approximately 6:00pm, there was a boating incident in Decatur County TN. The incident occurred near River Mile 155 of the Tennessee River. Operator was pulling two tubes with his pontoon boat. One tube contained juvenile. The other tube contained three juveniles. While changing direction from reverse to forward the vessel accelerated quickly striking one of the tubes and Victim (juvenile) with the prop/ skeg of the motor.

Occupants jumped into the water to check on Victim. Two people and Operator were able to get Victim out of the water and onto the pontoon boat. Operator then transported Victim as well as occupants to Clifton Marina. 

Meanwhile a passing boat retrieved subject1, and the other juveniles from the water near where the incident occurred. On board the passing boat were EMT and Sergeant of the Tipton County Sheriffs Office. Prior to arriving at Clifton Marina the passing boat caught up to Operator''s pontoon where two people entered the pontoon to render aid to the injured Victim. They applied a tourniquet to the injured leg of Victim. They then began CPR and continued CPR until arriving at Clifton Marina where medical personnel including Wildlife Officer and Wildlife Officer took over. 

Wildlife Officer and Leuitenant arrived on scene at apprximately 6:30pm. Wayne County EMS arrived shortly thereafter and transported Victim to Wayne Medical Center. They arrived at Wayne Medical at approximately 7:15pm  Victim succumbed to the injuries sustained during the incident.   This incident continues to be investigated by TWRA.


BARDID: TN-2022-0075
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-04-24 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: WATTS BAR RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: LOUDON
County: LOUDON
WaterConditions: Calm
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
I was contacted by subject about an accident that had possibly occurred at their dock on 04/24/2022 on the Tennessee River/Watts Bar Reservoir in Loudon County, TN.  The  dock is in the vicinity of the Tennessee River Mile 586, just upstream of the I-75 bridge.   

Subject1 stated that they had put their pontoon boat in the water on the 23rd and had it secured to the side of their dock while their lift was being repaired.  The next evening they discovered the damage to their vessel.

The Subject1''s reached out via social media and received several responses about a large vessel that had passed the area at a high rate of speed.  One response alleged that the vessel created a wake large enough to go over their dock and that after the boat passed, she could hear popping and banging sounds but didn''t know where it was coming from.  The Subject1''s believe that this was when their vessel was damaged.  The individual was able to take a cell phone video of the passing vessel (a large, white/blue cabin cruiser).   

Another couple also saw the vessel and claimed that they were violently rocked by the wake as they were attempting to dock.  The wake caused their anchor to fall onto one of the occupant''s ankle causing a minor injury.  

I was able to take a screen shot of the vessel from the supplied video and share with local marinas and operators of the Fort Loudoun Lock.  I received information that this vessel could be found at the Chattanooga Yacht Club.  I supplied the video and screen shot to officers in that area to attempt to locate and identify.  

I informed the Subject1''s that criminal prosecution of the operator or owner of the offending vessel would likely not be possible because of the circumstances of the situation not reaching to the level of Probable Cause.


BARDID: TN-2022-0076
State: TN
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-07-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:49:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NORRIS RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: NEW TAZEWELL
County: CLAIBORNE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Failure to vent
AccidentCause2: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 17th at approx. 1200 hrs, I observed a houseboat that was refueling at the Cedar Grove Marina catch fire.  The houseboat was tied up at the marina fuel dock when the fire started.  The houseboat was a rental from Cedar Grove Marina that was being returned. The renters were onboard the houseboat when the fire started and were all able to exit the houseboat uninjured.  The fire quickly spread through the houseboat resulting in the marina owner cutting the houseboat loose from the dock.  The houseboat was then pulled into the marina harbor away from all other boats and people.  The houseboat was eventually pulled to the shoreline where fire crews were able to extinguish the fire.  The houseboat was a complete loss and some damage was done to the fueling dock.  There were no injuries reported at the time of the accident.


BARDID: TN-2022-0077
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: DOUGLAS RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: WHITE PINE
County: JEFFERSON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On the morning of 07/19/2022 at approximately 10:30 am a two vessel property damage only collision occurred on Douglas Lake in Jefferson County.  Operator1 was operating a 2007 Yamaha VX Cruiser PWC, Vessel 1.  Operator2 was at the controls of a 24'' Bentley Pontoon, Vessel 2.  Operator1 was traveling downstream of PT 19.  Operator1 stated he was traveling approximately 30 mph and was headed toward the rest of his family who were in Vessel 2.  Vessel 2 was adrift without engine running.  Operator1 stated he was approaching the rear of vessel 2 and made a hard left hand turn at the rear port corner.  He advised the PWC slid and impacted the port side corner at rear of Vessel 2.  Vessel 1 immediately started taking on water and was pulled to shore.
	Vessel 1 sustained a puncture to hull on starboard side of water intake.  The puncture was approximately 8" wide by 12" long parallelling water intake grate.  Vessel 2 had crushing to rear port corner of decking and lower railing.  The edge banding and rub rail were also ripped from impacted corner.  Impact dented rear of port pontoon and lower railing pushed fixed gas tank forward into interior of vessel.
 *** On the morning of 07/20/2022, I contacted ADA by telephone.  We discussed the collision and potential charge of reckless operation of personal watercraft on operator of Vessel 1.  ADA advised that the State would not pursue criminal charge of reckless operation against Operator1, if restitutions for damages were being paid and due to lack of third party witness.


BARDID: TN-2022-0078
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: WATAUGA RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: MOUNTAIN CITY
County: JOHNSON
WaterConditions: Calm
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 07/11/2022 at approximately 23:00 a vessel carrying 2 individuals was traveling downstream on Watauga lake in Carter County. The vessel was traveling approximately 35 mph when it struck a floating log. The log created a hole on the starboard side of the hull and the vessel began flooding with water. The occupants were able to flag down another vessel for assistance and the damaged vessel was towed to a marina. 

*** 	On Monday July 11th, 2022 at approximately 23:55 I was notified of a single vessel property damage accident on Watauga Lake in Carter County. I responded by vehicle to Mallard Cove Marina where Officer was located. Officer advised the damaged vessel had been towed to this location by a passing pontoon boat. Upon my arrival I interviewed and took statements from the occupants.

	The operator stated, at approximately 23:00 he and subject1 were traveling downstream towards Butler bridge at 35 mph when they struck an unknown object in the water. Upon striking the object the boat came to an immediate stop. The vessel began to quickly fill with water and began to sink. Operator made several phone calls to 911 and family members advising them of the situation. They attempted to retrieve PFD''s from the vessel but the impact made it impossible to open the compartments. Then both occupants exited the vessel and swam toward the object they had struck, which turned out to be a large log. While sitting on the log, the occupants were able to flag down a passing pontoon boat that towed their damaged boat into Mallard Cove Marina. 

	Upon my arrival I assisted the occupants with tying the vessel to the dock until family members could bring their trailer from Watauga Dam boat ramp. While waiting I checked for safety equipment on the vessel and found everything needed except for wearable PFD''s due to the compartment being stuck. The occupants showed no signs of impairment, and no alcohol was found on the vessel. When the trailer arrived, we were able to load the vessel onto the trailer and pull the vessel from the water. Upon removing the vessel from the water, a hole measuring 16in by 17in was located on the starboard side hull and multiple rivets were missing on the port side of the hull. Photographs were taken the vessel was released to the owner. 

No violations were found.


BARDID: TN-2022-0079
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: FORT LOUDOUN RESERVOIR
County: LOUDON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On Friday, July 15, 2022, I was contacted about a vessel that had struck one of the TVA oxygen lines at the low end of Fort Loudoun Reservoir on the previous evening.  Subject stated that he had struck the line that was at the surface and that he wasn't sure if there had been any damage to his vessel.  After he had a chance to inspect his vessel, he discovered some damage to the bottom of his vessel and it was slowly taking on water.  He contacted me on July 18, 2022 and requested an accident report.


BARDID: TN-2022-0080
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:36:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NORRIS RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: ROCKY TOP
County: CAMPBELL
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (unknown origin)
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On Monday July 18, 2022, at approximately 9:36 pm I was dispatched to a boat fire on Norris Lake near Mountain Lake Marina.  Upon arriving I observed a burning houseboat.  Fire personnel arrived and extinguished the fire.  They then examined the boat and did not identify any human remains.  The next day, upon speaking to the boat owner''s dad, it was determined that the owner was not on the boat when it burnt.  The cause of the fire is undetermined. 

*** On July 18, 2022, at approximately 9:36 pm I was contacted by TWRA Region 4 dispatch and was advised of a boat fire near Mtn. Lake Marina in Campbell Co.   I went to that address where I was flagged down by subject1.  Subject1 was a house or two from where I went.  He advised me that I could not reach the boat by land and that he did not know if anyone was on the boat.  

I then went to Norris Dam Marina where I got on a patrol boat and went to the burning boat that was in a cove behind Mtn. Lake Marina.  Upon arrival I observed a houseboat that was on fire and had burned down to the hull.  I also observed the flames flare up a couple of times while awaiting the arrival of fire personnel.  

When fire personnel arrived at Subject1’s address, they used his boat to get to the burning houseboat.  The firemen used a fire extinguisher on the boat but were unsuccessful at putting out the fire.  Fire personnel then requested a fire boat from Campbell County Rural Fire Service (CCRFS).  While awaiting CCRFS I spoke with Subject1 who advised me that he had called 911 to report the fire.  He also stated that the owner of the boat was a male that he knew as Subject2 and his last name may be xx.  He also provided me a possible phone number for Subject2.  When dispatch called the number, I was advised that it went straight to a voicemail that had not been set up.  

Subject1 also stated his brother knew Subject2’s dad’s name and he would get me that information.  At 1:41 am on 07/19/2022 Subject1 advised me by text that Subject2’s dad’s name was xx.  When CCRFS arrived, they did not bring a fire boat however, they did have a water pump.  The pump was placed on Subject1’s private boat and was used to extinguish the fire.  Once the fire was out, fire personnel sifted through and inspected the boat and debris.  They advised me they did not think that anyone was in the boat.  They also stated that due to the heat and duration of the fire that it may be possible someone had been onboard.  I did not observe anyone along the shoreline or along a short path that was in a wooded area near the houseboat.  I also used side scan sonar to search the lake bottom in the area and did not locate anything that appeared to be a body.  On Tuesday 07/19/2022 Inv. and I contacted subject2’s dad.  He stated that it was Subject2’s boat that had burned.  He also stated Subject2 was not at home but had been earlier in the day when someone advised them that Subject2’s houseboat had burned.  Inv.  and I left residence and went by patrol boat to take photos of the houseboat in the daylight. *** GPS Location

N 36.26083757
W 084.15234721


BARDID: TN-2022-0081
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:09:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PICKWICK RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: SAVANNAH
County: HARDIN
WaterConditions: Choppy
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday, July 9, 2021, at approximately 1509 hours, subject was operating a 24 foot rental pontoon in the area of Dry Creek on Pickwick Lake.  Due to an incoming storm, the occupants of the pontoon were packing to leave.  

According to the operator, the vessel was not moving but the motor had been started.  A dock line from the stern/port side, had been wrapped around the prop.  Subject2 left the vessel voluntarily to free the propeller from the dock line.  

The vessels engine was in gear, and when subject2 grabbed the dock line, he was pulled into the prop.  He received an approximate 8" superficial laceration to his abdominal and groin area.  EMS stated the laceration was very minor, but was transported to Magnolia Regional Health Center as a precaution.


BARDID: TN-2022-0082
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PICKWICK RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: SAVANNAH
County: HARDIN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 6/27/22 at approximately  1934 hours Hardin county central dispatch received a call from a 3rd party reporting a boat explosion on Pickwick lake at Winn springs boat ramp. Hardin co dispatched fire fighters to the scene. I received a call from an individual who heard the call go out over the scanner and reported it to me. I made contact with Central dispatch at approximately 19:55 hours and they confirmed a boat had exploded on the water at Winn springs. I arrived at Winn springs boat ramp and spoke to the vessel''s owner. 

Owner stated he had just replaced the fuel pump on the vessel and that he had recently purchased the vessel a few weeks prior. Owner in his statement states that he backed the vessel in the water. The operator at the time of the incident stated that he ran the blower and then turned the key when the boat "blew up" 

The occupant of the vessel stated he pushed the boat of the trailer and that operator started it and the boat burst into flames and that they jump in the water and swam back to shore. This Officer''s initial observations were of the stern of the vessel where the area was blackened and melted. An Edelbrock model 17301 fuel pump was observed attached to the hull near the motor. A internet search on Edelbrocks website shows the pump is designed for automotive and industrial uses does not mention marine. 

Hardin County Fire Investigator stated he had found a loose connection to the fuel pump. The investigation determines that the probable cause of the incident was due to fuel vapor collecting the area around the motor which were likely ignited when the ignition switch was turned.


BARDID: TN-2022-0083
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CENTER HILL RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: SMITHVILLE
County: DEKALB
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
According to statements given by operators of both vessels, operator of V1 turned sharply to port while cruising. Operator of V2 did not react in time and V2 struck V1 along forward portion of V1''s port side. Both operators were ejected from vessels. They both were able to re-board vessels and return to boat ramp. They loaded vessels on trailer and operators'' (brothers) uncle took them to a walk-in medical clinic in Smithville, Tn. Operator of V1 had suffered an approx 2 inch laceration to inside of left foot. He was treated and released.


BARDID: TN-2022-0084
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: WATTS BAR RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: KINGSTON
County: ROANE
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 18th TWRA Officers responded to a boating incident that involved a capsized vessel on Watts Bar Lake in Roane County at 701 Irwinton Dr. First responders advised Officers that all parties were off the vessel and sitting on a dock with no injuries resulting from the incident. On scene Officers interviewed the owner and operator of the vessel that stated while they were fishing the weather began to get worse and rain, so they decided to tie up to a close by dock. 

After they tied up the wind began to pick up which made the waves even larger. The owner stated that a large wave struck the side of the vessel which brought on a copious amount of water to the point where the vessel was unable to stay afloat.  The vessel then swamped and began to capsize where it remained when officers arrived on scene. Tow boat was called to recover the vessel and get it to the ramp the following day.


BARDID: TN-2022-0085
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHICKAMAUGA RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: CHATTANOOGA
County: HAMILTON
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 23rd, 2022, at approximately 0850 TWRA Officers arrived on scene to the Chickamauga Lake Dam for a vessel that was on fire within the Dam’s Lock. Officers learned once on scene that the two occupants that were on board the vessel were transported to Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga. The Fire on the vessel was completely extinguished by the Chattanooga Fire Department so officers went to the hospital to interview the occupants. 

Officers interviews the owner of the vessel who stated that while in the lock attempting to lock downstream, he tried to turn on his bilge pump. After the switch was turned on, he noticed a spark coming from an exposed wire on the bilge pump circuit. Once the spark stated that’s when the operator started to notice flames coming from the engine area. 

The owner grabbed his fire extinguisher to attempt to put out the flames, but the fire extinguisher did not work. The two occupants decided then to grab personal flotation devices and jump into the water before another vessel could come to their aid and remove them from the water. The two parties were transported by EMS to Erlanger Hospital to be treated for smoke inhalation and minor burns. 

During the investigation officers learned that the owner of the vessel had not complied with the state registration law and the vessel was too badly burnt to be able to retrieve any sort of Hull Identification Number from the vessel’s hull. The vessel was pulled out of the lock and tied up on the bank. The incident occurred in Hamilton County.


BARDID: TN-2022-0086
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: WATAUGA RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: BUTLER
County: CARTER
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday July 9, 2022, I responded to a boat accident on Watauga Lake in Carter County, TN. Upon arrival, I determined that two juvenile females were on a tube attached to a pontoon boat when they were struck by another vessel. 

Both vessels were rental pontoons from Lakeshore Marina and all participants/witnesses were from the same church group. At the time of impact, the tube that was struck was floating but still tied off to the vessel while the vessel was also adrift. 

Following the impact, the girls were assisted back onto the boat and they were transported to Lakeshore Marina. One of the girls received minor injuries and refused treatment. The other female received serious head injuries and was transported to Johnson City Med Center for treatment.


BARDID: TN-2022-0087
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: POWELL RIVER
NearestCityorTown: CUMBERLAND GAP
County: CLAIBORNE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 22, 2022  at approximately 1400 operator was traveling on the Powell river in Claiborne County  in his jon boat with 9 yr old. They were traveling upstream towards the railroad bridge near Gap Creek Road when the boat suddenly filled with water and started to sink. The boat ended up completely sinking. Subject1 was able to swim to shore and find someone with a phone to call for help and Subject2 grabbed onto a tree and held on until help arrived. Both individuals were wearing life jackets. Subject2 Stated that his Ruger pistol and several of his medications sunk with the boat.


BARDID: TN-2022-0088
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: TIMS FORD RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: WINCHESTER
County: FRANKLIN
WaterConditions: Calm
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 07/23/2022, Subject1 was operating his Regal Fastrac boat on Tims Ford Lake, when the boat ran aground near point marker 5/Jollys Rock.   Subject1 said that they had been out cruising, had gone up to the causeway at Lost Creek, and were returning to their lake house.  According to Subject1, at around 2200, as they were approaching the mouth of the cove that goes back the Subject1''s dock, somebody mentioned seeing the Big Dipper constellation overhead,  Subject1 looked up at the sky and was distracted for too long.  By the time Subject1 looked back to where they were going, it was too late to keep from hitting the bank.  

Subject1''s boat ramped up onto the bank between some trees and came to rest a few feet from the water.  Subject1 believes that the boat was going around 17mph when they struck the bank.  None of the occupants of the boat were injured beyond some scrapes and bruises.  Subject1 admitted to having been drinking before the incident, although he felt that the alcohol was not impairing his ability to drive the boat at the time.  Subject1 said that he had had 3 beers between 2pm and 10pm (when the incident occurred).  one of the Subject1''s neighbors, was coming into the cove after the incident occurred.  He picked up the Subjects and took them back to the Subject1''s house. 

TWRA Officers were not notified of the incident until the following day, when someone called in the abandoned boat on the bank.  Boating Officer was the first on scene.  Off. was able to get the registration number and make contact with Subject1 by phone and determined that nobody was missing or injured.  Other TWRA officers arrived on scene later and Sgt. interviewed Subject1 and took pictures of the scene/vessel.  The Franklin County Rescue Squad was notified and they brought out one of their boats to pull Subject1''s boat back into the water.  An off duty Tims Ford State Park Ranger came out with a chain saw to cut some branches and small trees out of the way so that the Rescue Squad could pull the boat back into the water.  Once Subject1''s boat was back in the water, Subject1 was able to start it and drive it back to his dock.  Subject1 then put his boat on the boat lift, at his dock.  Officers inspected and photographed the underside of the boat and found a lot of scratches and scrapes on the underside of the hull.  One damaged area was located on the starboard side hull, towards the front of the boat, where the clear coat was cracked/chipped, the area was around a foot long and a couple of inches high.  A cushioned seat in the front of the boat was damaged in the impact, and a plastic vent cover was missing from the side of the boat as well.

Subject1 had the damage to the boat looked at and received an estimate of $6000-$8000 to fix it.  In addition to the damage to the hull, the skeg was bent and needed to be replaced.


BARDID: TN-2022-0089
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PERCY PRIEST RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: SMYRNA
County: RUTHERFORD
WaterConditions: Calm
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator was pulling his son and family friend on a tube on Percy Priest reservoir around 1600hrs on July 10th, 2022. The family friend fell off the tube and started screaming in pain. Subject1 at this point jumped in the water and helped Victim back on his vessel. Victims mother was on another vessel. The two families got victim on the boat with his mother and victim was complaining of pain in his side/back area. He started going in and out of consciousness and that’s when his mother called 911. They met EMS at Bryants grove boat ramp. I observed Subject1 operating his vessel coming to the ramp. When I interviewed him I noticed a strong smell of an alcoholic beverage coming from his person, watery/glassy eyes and he admitted to drinking multiple shots. I asked him to come onto my vessel to perform field sobriety tasks. He performed poorly and was placed under arrest for Boating under the Influence.


BARDID: TN-2022-0090
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: OLD HICKORY RESERVOIR
County: WILSON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 16:30 hours on 05/29/2022 while anchored in Two Foot Cove on Old Hickory Lake, two subjects were aboard an anchored vessel (hereafter referred as Vessel 1) when a Gallatin Marina rental pontoon vessel (hereafter referred as Vessel 2) reportedly collided/drifted into the port and stern corner of Vessel 1. 

The damages sustained can be seen in attached photos of the fiberglass on Vessel 1. The occupants of Vessel 2 allegedly claimed they did not have an anchor aboard to prevent them from drifting. Shortly after, Vessel 2 and its occupants reportedly left the scene of the accident. At the date of this report, 07/21/2022, no occupant allegedly aboard Vessel 2 had made any recorded effort to report the reported accident to Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. Weather, water, and other contributing factors to this accident can be found in attached report.


BARDID: TN-2022-0091
State: TN
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-07-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BARKLEY RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: CLARKSVILLE
County: MONTGOMERY
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 16, 2022, at approximately 1630 hours, myself and 2107 responded to a swamped boat call through CPD on the Barkley Reservoir/ Cumberland River at mile marker 126. Once on scene, we were informed that the two occupants on the vessel were safe and made it to land with the help of other boaters on the river. 

After accessing the scene and speaking with the operator and passenger (owner) of the vessel, we discovered what had taken place before we arrived. At approximately 1615 hours, Operator and Subject1 launched their 15 ft. Allison boat from the McGregor Park boat ramp in Clarksville, TN. Before this launch, they recently had a new outboard motor installed on the boat and this was the first time taking the vessel out on the water. 

After operating the vessel approximately 50 yards off the boat ramp at idle to low speed, toward the center of the channel of the Cumberland River, the wood transom began to crack and snap off the stern of the boat, causing the outboard motor and half of the transom to fall into the river and sink to the bottom. 

At that point in time, Operator and Subject1 yelled for help to their family who was on a different boat near the park courtesy dock. The boat began to take on water from the stern and it swamped in a very short period. Operator had a PFD on when she entered the water but it came off because it was not buckled correctly. 

At that time their family arrived on a different boat and they threw Operator a different life jacket that she put on her person. Subject1 entered the water and used a type IV throw cushion to help her stay afloat. The vessel was swamped at this time and the family hooked a rope to the sinking boat and began to pull it back to the boat ramp at McGregor Park. 

Other boats in the area pulled Subject1 and Operator out of the water and back to safety at the boat ramp. The family was able to pull the sinking boat back to the ramp. Once it was stationary, the current of the river pulled the sinking boat down the ramp and it sunk entirely out of sight. 

At this point, Officers arrived on scene and began to use our Sonar to find the boat at the bottom of the river. The boat was found at approximately 20 feet deep, about 40 yards from the boat ramp and river bank. A dive team was contacted to extract the sunken vessel from the river. After a dive team attempted to find the vessel underwater, they failed to locate the vessel and believe that it has moved into the channel of the river. At this time the vessel remains in the bottom of the river and the Corp. of Engineers have been notified.


BARDID: TN-2022-0092
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 06:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BEECH LAKE
NearestCityorTown: LEXINGTON
County: HENDERSON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On Friday July 8, 2022, at approximately 1830 hours a 20ft Mastercraft bearing Tennessee Registration was traveling north in Black Bottom on Beech Lake (Lexington, TN) when it struck a PWC bearing Tennessee Registration on the starboard side. The Mastercraft had a total of 7 POB and one person being towed. All parties on the Mastercraft were uninjured. The PWC had 3 POB. One passenger on the PWC sustained chipped front teeth while the other was uninjured.


BARDID: TN-2022-0093
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: WATTS BAR RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: LOUDON
County: LOUDON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Missing or inadequate navigation aids
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
The vessel was headed downstream on the Tennessee River past the HWY 11 bridge in Loudon, TN. Upon reaching the adjacent railroad bridge, the vessel struck the underwater rocks in the middle of the river.  The vessel lost power and began to take on water.  Loudon Fire was able to respond and guide the vessel to the boat ramp at Malibu Boats.  Upon my arrival, the owners of the vessel had already contacted Towboat US for recovery.  There was three persons on board as well as two dogs.  Priority ambulance was on scene checking on the operator.  He was complaining of a sore neck and back, but he refused treatment.


BARDID: TN-2022-0094
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CENTER HILL RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: SMITHVILLE
County: DEKALB
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday, July 30, 2022, I was notified via phone call from W.O. of a property damage incident at Sligo Marina on Center Hill Lake.  I arrived at Sligo Marina approximately 25 minutes later, at 14:42.  The description of the incident was a Hurricane Marina rental boat hit one or two parked unoccupied personal vessels on "A" Pier.  

Upon arrival, I could see the Hurricane Marina rental and all the occupants.  I spoke with the operator of Vessel 1(Hurricane Marina rental).  He described the events that lead up to the incident.  They were leaving the marina parking slip, backing out of the slip, when he changed from reverse gear into forward drive.  When he shifted into forward, he gave too much throttle input and the vessel made contact with two parked vessels.  The port bow corner of the rental pontoon struck the engine of Vessel 2 and continued to do the same on Vessel 3.  

Vessel 2 and Vessel 3 owners were contacted by Sligo Marina.  I made contact with Vessel 2 owner via phone and let her know of the situation.  Vessel 3 owner was at the marina when I arrived.


BARDID: TN-2022-0095
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: DALE HOLLOW RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: BYRDSTOWN
County: PICKETT
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
V-1 was leaving fuel dock at Star Point Dock and run into a walkway and the stern of a moored houseboat(V-2). causing damage to V-2''s railing and hull.


BARDID: TN-2022-0096
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: DALE HOLLOW RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: CELINA
County: CLAY
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday June 11, 2022 at approximately 1811 hours I, Wildlife officer (WO), received a call from Kentucky State Police Dispatch regarding a two vessel boat accident that occurred just inside Tennessee waters at Trooper Island on Dale Hollow Lake in Clay County Tennessee.  I then notified TWRA dispatch to notify units that were on the water and put myself en route to Cedar Hill Marina.  When I arrived at Cedar Hill Marina I had obtained additional information from Kentucky Conservation Officer Sergeant that two Personal Watercraft (PWC) had collided with each other, and that three individuals were involved.  I notified dispatch with the information received and continued to the scene by boat.  At 1846 hours I arrived on scene and obtained information gathered from the parties involved from SGT..  Two individuals were injured and had been transported to Cumberland County Hospital in Kentucky, and one individual was still on scene uninjured.  

Operator1 was driving a white Kawasaki PWC with Ohio registration.  Vessel 2, a white Yamaha PWC with Ohio registration.  Vessel two also had one passenger.  Both individuals on vessel 2 sustained injuries beyond first aid and were already in transit to Cumberland County Hospital in Kentucky.  

During the investigation at the scene it was determined by questioning everyone at the scene that no one observed the crash take place only a couple of bystanders heard the crash.  From there I began interviewing Operator1 while Officers took pictured of the vessels involved in the crash and documented damages for evidence.  While interviewing and taking statements from Operator1 he had admitted to consuming alcohol throughout the day.  At 1907 hours I began Standardized Field Sobriety Tests to investigate for signs of impairment.  After the field sobriety tests were concluded it was determined that Operator1 was impaired and placed into custody for Boating Under the Influence (BUI) at 1957 hours.  

At 1957 hours WO and I transported Operator1 back to Cedar Hill Marina.  WOs arrived at Cedar Hill Marina at 2026 hours, I then advised Operator1 of his Miranda Rights and explained the BUI Implied Consent Form.  Operator1 advised me that he understood his rights and agreed to submit to a Blood Alcohol Test.  Blood was drawn by Clay County EMS at Cedar Hill Marina and Operator1 was then transported to Clay County Jail.  WOs arrived at the jail at 2054 hours and Operator1 was booked into the Clay County Jail.  While TWRA officers were investigating the Boat Accident Kentucky Conservation Officer went to Cumberland County Hospital to interview the injured individuals and obtain their personal information.  

Officer was unable to obtain a statement from Operator2 due to him being released from the hospital before his arrival.  Operator2 was treated for 3 broken ribs and released.  V2 occupant was also unable to give a statement due to the amount of medications he was on at the hospital.  Officer gathered his personal information from the subject''s father.  He was kept overnight for observation and treated for a concussion, 3-4in laceration to the chin area, and contusions to his left shoulder and left knee.


BARDID: TN-2022-0097
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:34:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GREAT FALLS RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: SPENCER
County: VAN BUREN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On Tuesday June 28 2022, operator was operating a 21'' 2003 Triton bass boat (Vessel A) on Great Falls Reservoir traveling upstream on the Rocky River in Van Buren County.  While traveling upstream Operator1 saw an older model white ski boat (Vessel B) traveling downstream in the middle of the river channel on the Rocky River.  Operator1 slowed his speed as his boat approached the ski boat. The white ski boat was to the right of his boat so he yielded to his left to go past the ski boat.  When the boats were about 75 feet apart the ski boat turned to its right and into Operator1s path.  Operator1 turned his boat to the left to avoid hitting the ski boat.  As Operator1 was correcting his path, his boat made impact with an unknown object.  The impact caused Operator1 to impact his dash and cracked it loose from the boat. The impact caused the boat to start taking on water.  Operator1 tried to use his bilge pumps to pump the water out but the bilge pumps was not working after the impact. The front part of the boat was completely under water by the time it was able to be towed out.  The ski boat continued downstream and did not stop to assist.  Operator1 was not able to get the TN Numbers from the ski boat.


BARDID: TN-2022-0099
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NORRIS RESERVOIR
County: CLAIBORNE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 24, 2022, I was dispatched to a property damage boat incident at Big Sycamore Access Area on Norris Lake in Claiborne County. I contacted the complainant, while en route to the access area.  Subject stated he was loading his vessel (vessel 1), and a second individual (vessel 2) was unloading a vessel next to him on the ramp.  

As Subject was approaching his trailer, the wake from a passing vessel pushed Subject off course causing him to make contact with  vessel 2 on the ramp.  Subject advised the left corner of his vessel made contact with the right corner of vessel 2.  Subject stated the collision did not damage his vessel, but the owner of vessel 2 stated he did sustain damage.  Subject provided his insurance and contact information to vessel 2. The owner of vessel 2 did not provide Subject with his contact or insurance information. 

Subject stated the owner of vessel 2 advised he was fishing a tournament and did not have time to wait.  Subject could not provide any identifying vehicles or identify the vessel the day of the incident.  I advised Subject to wait and see if vessel 2 tried to file a claim on his insurance, and I could get his information that way. 

The owner of vessel 2 filed a claim with his insurance company Progressive.  Progressive Insurance contacted Subject''s insurance holder Geico, to start a claim. I obtained information from the insurance claim. I have called subject and left a message but have not received a call back.  I went to subject2 residence and did not make contact. Subject2 did not report the property damage incident within 10 days as required by law. Subject''s insurance adjuster has also been unable to make contact with him. The above listed events are based only on Subject''s statements.  I have not seen or photographed either vessel involved in this incident.


BARDID: TN-2022-0101
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NICKAJACK RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: CHATTANOOGA
County: HAMILTON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Other
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 13th, 2022, Tennessee Wildlife Officers responded to 4101 Amnicola Hwy to the reports of a caller hearing a loud noise and then seeing flares being shot off from a vessel below the Chickamauga Dam. Once officer arrived on scene a single White vessel was observed pulling their boat from the water at the Tennessee Riverpark boat ramp. 

After talking to the parties around the vessel they had stated that it was them that was needing the help. They had stated that a hose in the livewell of their fishing boat had broken. After the hose broke while they were fishing below the dam, they noticed that the vessel was beginning to sink. 

The owner of the vessel began to drive the vessel back to the ramp before the boat completely sank when he stated that he struck a navigation buoy. 

After he struck the buoy, he stated that the vessel was completely incapacitated. After removing the vessel from the water officer observed the lower unit on the vessel was completely broken off and the propeller was missing. 

The owner of the boat stated that once his vessel could not move, he shot emergency flares off which alerted other vessels in the area. One of those vessels were able to render help by towing the parties and the vessel into the boat ramp. There were no individuals injured during the incident.


BARDID: TN-2022-0102
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HIWASSEE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: CHARLESTON
County: BRADLEY
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
I, Officer was notified by B&B Marina owner of accident that had occurred around 1915 at the dock inside the marina. I arrived at approximately 1945. I spoke with Bradley County Deputies and assessed the scene. I gathered evidence from the Operator, occupants, owners, and all vessels involved. At approximately 1915 operator1 was operating his vessel (V1: 2006 Malibu) inside the marina. 

Operator1''s statement indicated that he was attempting to dock the vessel. As he was switching the vessel into reverse, his hand slipped and he hit the throttle forward. The vessel then launched forward and struck the engine of vessel #2 (V2: 2003 Forest River). V2 was moored to the dock. The damage to V2 appeared to be primarily to its outboard engine. 

 Operator1''s vessel continued forward striking vessel #3 (V3: (V3: 2020 G3 Suncatcher). V3 was moored to the dock. The damage to V3 appeared to be on the starboard side of the vessel. 

The operator had indicated that he had consumed alcoholic beverages earlier in the day. Bradley County Deputies arrived after the incident. They indicated that they detected a light odor of an alcoholic beverage on Operator1, but no other signs to indicate impairment. During my field interview, I also determined that he did not show any other signs of impairment.  At completion of the field interview, I determined alcohol was not a contributing factor in this incident.


BARDID: TN-2022-0103
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NORMANDY RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: MANCHESTER
County: COFFEE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
The owner/operator of PWC was towing his spouse who was also the victim and was skiing at the time of the incident. The operator stated he was towing his spouse back to their dock to drop her off and guess he was traveling too fast when making the turn away from the dock. The victim was slammed into the dock and suffered several injuries and was airlifted to Vanderbilt  Medical Center in Nashville. The incident occured at Riley Creek on Normandy Lake in Coffee County Tennessee.


BARDID: TN-2022-0104
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NORMANDY RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: MANCHESTER
County: COFFEE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Monday the 25th day of July I was contacted by phone by the owner of vessel #1. Subject1 advised me of an incident that took place on Saturday the 23rd day of July at the Barton Springs Boat Ramp on Normandy Lake in Coffee County Tennessee. Subject1 stated his son and his son''s friend had been out on Normandy Lake and had pulled back to the Barton Springs Dock to load the vessel back onto the trailer. 

Operator1 left the boat with Subject1 at the dock as he retrieved the truck and trailer. During this time a pontoon boat, vessel #2 was launching from the ramp. Upon launching the pontoon and maneuvering around the dock V2 struck vessel #1 near the stern port side by the bow port side of the pontoon, vessel #2. The significance of the damage to both vessels were undetermined at this time so contact information was exchanged between both parties.


BARDID: TN-2022-0106
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:46:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: WATTS BAR RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: LOUDON
County: LOUDON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
At or about 21:00 on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, I received a call that there was a sinking or capsized vessel on the Tennessee River near the Ferry Street boat ramp in Loudon, TN.  This was after an extremely violent storm had gone through the Loudon County area.  I was then notified that there was a truck and trailer associated with the vessel in the parking lot and that an individual claiming to be the owners girlfriend was also there.  

Loudon Fire was able to respond and secure the vessel next to the rail bridge that is adjacent to the HWY 11 bridge.  There were no occupants and the vessel had mostly sank, and divers from Loudon County Dive Rescue were able to clear the vessel.  We decided that hiring a salvage company was the best course of action to preserve evidence.  

The next day a bank and surface search was conducted by myself and Captain and the Loudon County Marine 1.  Later in the day, the vessel was salvaged by TowBoat US and stored at the Loudon County Justice Center.  

On Friday, August 5, 2022, another surface and bank search was conducted and subject was located by a good samaritan at approximately 16:00.  He was recovered by Loudon Fire and Loudon County EMA and transported to the East Tennessee Forensic Center.


BARDID: TN-2022-0107
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NORRIS RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: MAYNARDVILLE
County: UNION
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 8-13-22 I was dispatched to a report of a vessel sinking near point 19.  Dispatch indicated all persons were out of the water and uninjured.  Officers responded also.  We made contact with the partially sunk boat near point 19.  The vessel was being towed by a good Samaritan to the Loyston Point ramp.  The boat was swamped and the outboard motor was completely removed from the transom.  We discovered the motor was still attached to the boat by the steering cables.  Officers and bystanders maneuvered the boat onto its trailer.  We were able to lift the motor onto the back deck of boat. 

 The operator and his wife were the only occupants of the boat at the time of the incident.  Both indicated they were cruising through the gorge at approximately 20mph and the motor fell off.  They flagged down some passing boats and then were towed to Loyston Point.  I inspected the transom.  It appears the wooden transom failed due to large areas of rot.  No injuries were observed or reported.


BARDID: TN-2022-0109
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHEROKEE RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: MORRISTOWN
County: HAMBLEN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Based upon initial investigation and witness statements:

On 08/20/2022 at approximately 5:45 p.m., Vessel #1 was traveling downstream on Cherokee Lake in Hamblen County around Wa-Ni Village and Panther Creek State Park. Vessel #1 was traveling at approximately 20 mph when the vessel collided with a fixed object submerged in the water believed to be a rock. 

The operator was ejected from the vessel and did not suffer any injury beyond first aid. At the time of this report, Vessel #1 is almost fully submerged with only the bow out of the water. Vessel #1 has been secured to a nearby island until the owner can contact a recovery company. Further assessments will be made, and additional statements taken after the vessel is recovered.

The vessel has been recovered and is on a trailer. Will be meeting with owner and operator on 09/09/2022 for further assessment and statements.

On 09/09/2022, I observed the vessel and took photographs. The damage is believed to be over $2000. I obtained a statement from the operator.


BARDID: TN-2022-0110
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:11:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: KENTUCKY LAKE
NearestCityorTown: BATH SPRINGS
County: DECATUR
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with commercial vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 6, 2022 around 2122 hours, a 21 foot Baja runabout vessel with 3 persons onboard collided with a motor vessel pushing barges on the Tennessee River near Bath Springs in Decatur County, TN.   The body of a 57 year old female was found floating immediately after the collision and recovered.   The bodies of a 19 year old and 18 year old were missing. 

Search crews started searching the area with boats and a helicopter.   Some floating debris, presumably from the Baja, was found downstream and recovered.   During a sonar search, the vessel was located around 1100 hours on Sunday.   Divers entered the water and found the bodies of two others inside the vessel.   All dive operations were complete at 1430 hours.   

 Preliminary evidence indicates that the 3 persons were on a 21 foot Baja were headed upstream on the Tennessee River while a commercial motorvessel pushing empty barges was going downstream.  The center barge was setback from the outer barges.   As the Baja was approaching while on plane, it made a sudden turn to the left in the path of the motor vessel.   The pilot of the motorvessel put the engines in reverse and sent a deck hand to the front of the barge.   The deck hand reported seeing a white hull on the surface and then disappear.   Another boat found the body of the female and brought the body to shore.     

This is an open investigation by the TWRA and a final report will issued at a later date.


BARDID: TN-2022-0112
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:13:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: PARKSVILLE LAKE
NearestCityorTown: BENTON
County: POLK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Drug
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/25/2022 Tennessee Wildlife Officers responded to the Parksville Boat ramp in Polk County on the reports of an unoccupied vessel driving in circles. Once officers arrived on scene the vessel that was driving in circles was turned off and taken to the Parksville Boat ramp off US HWY 64. The witnesses of the unoccupied vessel were able to state to officers exactly where they observed the vessel driving in circle. 

Their writes statements were taken by on scene officers due to there being no boat owner nearby. Officers obtained vessel registration numbers, a cell phone, and more personal belongings to determine who the missing subject was for the vessel. Officers then began to look at nearby boat ramps as well for a vehicle that might match up to the vessel. A silver Jeep wrangler was found at the next boat ramp, which was East Parkville Boat Ramp and the registration returned to the same owner of the vessel. It was determined by officers that this was going to be a missing person and a search area was then established. 

The search area as established from where the vessel was located was less than a mile from the boat ramp where the boat was put into the water. Once under water sonar equipment arrived, officers were able to locate a point of interest to send the remote operated underwater vessel to verify. Once the missing party was located, Law Enforcement Divers completed the recovery, and the deceased body was transported to the Knox County Forensics Center.

the Autopsy was completed and a full toxicology was ordered the results and contributing factors were as follows. In the blood of the deceased at the time of the incident there were Methamphetamine levels of 720 ng/mL. This amount of this Central Nervous System stimulant can lead to elicit restlessness, confusion, hallucinations, circulatory collapse, and convulsions. The doctor also noted heart issues that were specified as coronary atherosclerosis due to arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease. The heart issues in combination with the Methamphetamine intoxication were considered the initiating events that had led to the final cause of the death that was drowning.


BARDID: TN-2022-0113
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: KENTUCKY LAKE
NearestCityorTown: CRUMP
County: HARDIN
WaterConditions: Calm
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On Sunday, July 24, 2022, I received a call of a boat fire in the area of Old Ferry Lane in Savannah on the ramp.  This boat ramp is a TWRA ramp.  

According to statements given by the operator, occupants, and witnesses, subject, family, and friends, were launching their 1996 Hurricane Deck Boat, at approximately 1130AM.  Operator stated he had turned the blower on.  Operator turned the ignition key to start the vessel and the vessel backfired/exploded.  The vessel was still attached to the trailer and truck.  

Subject1 was seated on the back seat, directly behind the captains chair.  She received burns on her body. 

Operator''s juvenile daughter also received some minor burns.  She was seated on the back seat two others.  

Operator and onlookers got the occupants off the boat, and Operator attempted to extinguish the fire, which was unsuccessful.  The vessel was pushed off the trailer into the water.  The vessel was later secured by TWRA officers and Hardin County Fire Departement.  The remains of the vessel were recovered on July 25, 2022 by Operator.


BARDID: TN-2022-0114
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NORRIS RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: LA FOLLETTE
County: CAMPBELL
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 20, 2022, at 5:31 pm I was dispatched to a two vessel collision in the Cedar Creek area of Norris Lake. The injured male had been transported via med evac to the University of Tennessee Medical Center prior to my arrival on scene.  The vessels involved in the collision and occupants were at Sugar Hollow Marina upon my arrival.

	Two people had rented a 200HP Performance Tri-toon and two Yamaha Waverunners from Oasis Watersports  for the dates of August 18 thru August 20,2022.  Operator2 stated the group had rented vessels and stayed at a rental house at Sugar Hollow Marina for the past four or five years.  Witnesses stated they had been at the Cedar Creek Bridge.  They began traveling downstream towards Sugar Hollow Marina to return the rental vessels.  Operator1 was operating one of the Yamaha Waverunners (vessel 1 TN0553VL).  Operator2 was operating the Tri-toon with six passengers onboard (vessel 2 TN1385JS).  Another person was operating the second Yamaha  that was not involved in the incident.  

Witnesses stated Operator2 was traveling in a straight direction at approximately 15-20 mph.  Operator2 stated Operator1 had came towards the pontoon earlier in the day turning to spray water on the occupants of the pontoon. Vessel 2 came along the left side of vessel 1 making contact with the front of the port pontoon ejecting Operator1 in front of the moving Tri-toon.  The Tri-toon ran over Operator1 striking him with the prop of the vessel.  Documented damage to vessel 1 was consistent with witness statements.  Vessel 2 did not show any substantial damage.  Occupants pulled Operator1 from the water and continued to Sugar Hollow Marina to obtain medical help.

	While interviewing Operator2, I noticed him to have a strong odor of alcoholic beverage about his person.  Operator2 was also observed having bloodshot glassy eyes.  Operator2 was asked to submit a blood sample to determine his blood alcohol concentration and refused.  A search warrant was obtained to collect a blood sample.  Operator2 was transported to Lafollette Medical Center to collect a blood sample.
	
	Upon arriving on scene, I was approached by the Sugar Hollow Marina Manager.  Subject3 stated the individuals involved in the incident had bought a lot of alcohol at the marina earlier in the day.  He stated upon arriving with the pontoon he observed individuals on the boat remove three thirteen gallon trash bags full of empty beer cans from the vessel.  I asked subject3 if the individuals paid for the alcohol with a credit card.  Subject3 provided me a copy of the  transaction showing the individuals on the vessel purchased four Miller Lite 12 packs and four Budlight Lime 12 packs at 2:30 pm.


BARDID: TN-2022-0115
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-09-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: DOUGLAS RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: DANDRIDGE
County: JEFFERSON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 9/3/22 around 2:25pm a boating accident occurred outside Terry Point on Douglas Lake. Operator was pulling six girls on a tube when they hit a wave throwing four girls off the tube. The boat continued on to either attempt to throw the other two off or to make a wide circle back. 

While the four girls were in the water, another boat in the same party was heading towards them. The girls in the water yelled at the boat but were not heard. The girls attempted to swim out of the way but the vessel ran over two of them. 

Two girls, 16 and 17 years old, received prop chop injuries. They were loaded up and taken to H2O WaterSports where they rented the boats. They received medical attention from first responders at H2O. Both young females were life flighted to UT Medical Center where they received further treatment. This boating incident occurred in Jefferson County, TN on Douglas Lake. 

*** Due to how chaotic the scene was not all occupants are listed for the boats. It is believed that there were at least 20 people between V1 and V2. There was also another vessel rented by the group with 10 people on it. This vessel was not involved in the accident but was on scene at H2O. Most involved left the scene very quickly to go to UT Medical Center. Most on the boats were children or juveniles. No one we interviewed was able to give us any accurate seating diagrams or who was on which boat. After the accident many jumped into the water to help with the injured girls and switched boats. We made our best attempted to get every name we could for each boat.


BARDID: TN-2022-0116
State: TN
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-08-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: TIMS FORD RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: WINCHESTER
County: FRANKLIN
WaterConditions: Calm
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On Sunday, August 21st at around 10:00 am, O1, and his wife, were operating their 2 SeaDoo Spark PWC''s on Tims Ford Lake, in a cove near Goose Island.  O1 was sitting on his PWC trying to pick a song to listen to, while his PWC was idling in a circle. O2 was operating her PWC nearby and was not looking where she was going (looking at some birds flying), she ended up heading straight at her PWC.  O1 stated that he first realized that his wife''s PWC was headed towards him, when it was around 25-30 ft away.  O1 estimated that his wife''s PWC was coming towards him at approximately 30mph.  O1 lifted his right leg and began to roll off of the left side of his PWC before the impact.  O2 also realized that she was going to hit her husband''s PWC and she let off of the throttle and started turning to the right, but was too late to avoid the impact.  The left side of the bow of her PWC struck the right side of his PWC.  Neither  were injured in the impact. O1's PWC was badly damaged in the impact.  Her PWC did not have any visible damage (none was found by repair shop either).  She then went back to their dock and got his brother to bring their pontoon boat and tow his PWC to their dock.  They were able to get his PWC on the jet ski port on their dock, until the repair shop could come and pick it up.  O1 PWC had a large section of the hull broken off (approximately 3ft long).  The hull of O1 PWC was broken through on both the upper and lower sections.  O1 PWC was totaled and was worth approximately $8000.


BARDID: TN-2022-0117
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-09-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: TIMS FORD RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: ESTILL SPRINGS
County: FRANKLIN
WaterConditions: Calm
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On Sunday, September 4th, 2022, Operator was operating a rental pontoon on Tims Ford Lake, with 6 other people on board.  At around 15:30, he was operating the boat in the no wake zone at Rock Creek Boat Ramp, at idle speed, heading towards Rock Creek Bridge.  The lake level was above normal summer pool, (approximately 10-12 inches),and the boat would not fit under the bridge.  Operator did not realize that the boat wouldn''t fit under the bridge and attempted to go under the bridge, into Rock Creek.  The upper deck of the boat, struck the underside of the bridge, causing damage to the front railing of the upper deck.  He said that they had rented the same kind of double decker pontoon boats from Twin Creeks on multiple occasions this summer, and had not had any issues going under the same bridge on those occasions.  The estimate to fix the damage to the boat, that Twin Creeks received, was about $7400.


BARDID: TN-2022-0118
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:05:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: PERCY PRIEST RESERVOIR
County: DAVIDSON
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was driving the vessel around the nashville shores area when he and the occupants decided they wanted to swim for a while. uncle and two females were in the water swimming. One of the females begins to struggle in the water. Operator jumped in from the vessel to assist the struggling female. He was not wearing a PFD. He went under and did not resurface. This was approximately 1455 and his body was recovered by divers at 2245 later that evening.


BARDID: TN-2022-0119
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NORMANDY RESERVOIR
County: COFFEE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
THIS STATEMENT WAS EMAILED TO OFFICER HANCOCK BY OPERATOR/OWNER OF PWCs.

On August 8th at approximately 10:00 A.M. two were riding Sea Doos on Normandy Lake. O2 was operating Sea Doo Pro Sport (Blue and White) when the machine died. O1 was operating the Sea Doo Fish Pro Trophy (Grey and Orange) and was traveling in a perpendicular angle to her. O1 struck her''s machine just forward of the seat, causing the machines to be damaged. No one was injured, and no contaminants were spilled into the waterway. The machines were taken to the ramp, under their own power and loaded immediately.  *** Monetary damage estimate added to the report based on review of the photographs.


BARDID: TN-2022-0120
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:22:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CENTER HILL RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: SMITHVILLE
County: DEKALB
WaterConditions: Calm
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On Sunday, August 28th 2022, I responded to a report of a vessel running into two other vessel at Sligo Marina on Center Hill Lake in Dekalb County. Upon arrival on scene, at approximately 13:33, I observed a blue mastercraft (V-1), a white pontoon (V-2), and a black bayliner (V-3). All three vessels had damage. According to O1 the operator of V-1, he and his passenger were attempting to dock their vessel at Sligo Marina. O1 stated there was a storm passing through at the time which, he said, made it difficult for him to dock his vessel. O1's vessel struck the white pontoon (V-2) and the black bayliner (V-3). Both vessels (V-2 and V-3) were docked in a boat slip at the marina and no one was on board at the time of the incident.

No injuries were sustained from this incident. A contributing factor to this incident was operator error. 

NOTE: Additional photos are included in case file.


BARDID: TN-2022-0121
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-09-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:07:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: MISSISSIPPI RIVER
NearestCityorTown: DYERSBURG
County: DYER
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with commercial vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On September 24, 2022 at 7:37pm I, Wildlife Officer, received a call from Dyer County, TN Sheriffs Office dispatch in reference to a possible boating accident on the Mississippi River.  Dispatch advised that a vessel had struck a barge on the Mississippi River north of the Interstate 155 bridge.  Dispatch advised that a male subject was missing from the area and a female subject had been recovered and was on board a barge with possible injuries.

	Before I arrived on scene I spoke with, Pemiscot County, Missouri Conservation Agent, Corporal at 8:02pm who said they were putting a boat in the water at Caruthersville and advised that it would be the closest ramp for us as well due to low water levels.  I requested dispatch to notify command staff for approval to use the Caruthersville, MO boat ramp if needed.  

	I arrived on scene at the closest boat ramp on the Tennessee side (Boothspoint Ramp off Bunge Rd.) at approximately 8:10pm.  Officers were unable to launch our vessel at this location due to low water levels and an incoming thunderstorm.  At 8:49pm I spoke with Cpl. and he advised they had the female subject in their vessel and were en route to the Caruthersville Boat Ramp to avoid the storm.

	At approximately 9:38pm Tennessee wildlife officers went to  the Caruthersville Boat Ramp to assist Missouri State Highway Patrol with the accident. The accident occurred on the Missouri/Tennessee state line and it was unsure, at the time, which agency would have jurisdiction.

	Missouri officers advised that the preliminary reports are that a barge (Eileen Bigelow) was traveling downstream on the Mississippi River near mile marker 842 when Missouri vessel came out from behind a rock dike and struck the barge on her starboard side.  A male subject (Operator1) was ejected from the vessel while the female subject (V1 occupant) was still on the vessel.  V1 occupant was recovered from the vessel by another barge''s (Alice Cooper) tender vessel.  V1 occupant provided a statement and said that Operator1 was ejected from the vessel.  V1 occupant stated that Operator1 surfaced briefly, screamed for help, then he went under and she did not see him again.  Operator1''s vessel sustained damage towards the front starboard side.  Operator1 is still missing at this time.

	Tennessee wildlife officers towed the vessel involved in the incident back to the Caruthersvile boat ramp while Missouri officers spoke with the occupants of the barge (Eileen Bigelow) involved.  Missouri officer''s took the vessel to the Pemiscot County, MO Sheriff''s Office facility for storage.

	On September 27, 2022 myself and Missouri State Highway Patrol Sergeant with their Major Crash Investigation Team reviewed and mapped out the vessel for the accident.  Upon investigating the engine and gear shift, we noticed that the engine would stay in forward gear.  When the lever was shifted to neutral or reverse the engine would stay in forward gear. The propeller would spin in a forward direction and even increase speed if the lever was pushed far back (the way you would if trying to stop or reverse).

	As of September 27, 2022 at approximately 3:00pm we received reports that a body, matching the description of Operator1, had been found near Mississippi River Mile Marker 627, Clarksdale, MS.  A positive identification was made at approximately 6:00pm and next of kin notified by Pemiscot County, MO Sheriff''s Office. *** Report was updated to include information on the M/V Eileen Bigelow, M/V operator and change from missing to fatality.  

Further investigation has revealed that the Express Jon Boat was traveling upstream and while on a starboard to starboard passing with downbound M/V Eileen Bigelow, the Express turned to the right and collided with the side of a tank barge being pushed by the M/V Eileen Bigelow.  

This is an active investigation and a final report will be


BARDID: TN-2022-0122
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-10-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:10:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: WATTS BAR RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: SPRING CITY
County: RHEA
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On 10/06/2022 at approximately 1319 hours Tennessee Wildlife Officers responded to a call of a missing boater. At 1322 Wildlife Officers learned the call was upgraded to a deceased party floating in the water. Once officers arrived on scene, a patrol vessel was used to drive across the cove to where an unoccupied pontoon vessel was tied up to a small island. A couple hundred feet away in approximately 1.5 feet of water was a deceased, floating male that was face down in the water without wearing a personal flotation device. 

Once the recovery of the deceased was made and transported to the county morgue, officers began to inventory the vessel. The pontoon vessel was inventoried and there were two dogs, a cell phone at the drivers helm and an empty bottle of wine at the drivers helm. The vessel was towed across the cove to the deceased’s residence. 

Once officers were able to interview the reporting party and neighbors, it was learned that at approximately 0930hrs a tree worker arrived at the residence to remove some trees in the yard when he observed a vessel floating in the river channel. 

He did not notice any occupants on board and the vessel continued to float. A separate witness after hearing of the unoccupied vessel got on board a personal watercraft and went to look at it. Once the operator on the PWC arrived at the vessel he noticed that the motor was still running, and the gear shifter was also in the neutral position. 

He noticed that there were no people on board however there were two dogs on board the vessel. He then towed the vessel over to an island and after tying the vessel up, he noticed the owner of the vessel floating facedown. 

Officers also interviewed a neighbor who stated that she had heard at approximately 0000 Hrs. on 10/06/2022 dogs barking that was coming from the water. She had stated that this was not normal for the area so she got a flashlight to look to see if she could see anything. After not seeing anything and the dogs no longer barking, she let the situation be. This incident occurred on Watts Bar Lake in Rhea County.


BARDID: TN-2022-0123
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-09-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: TELLICO RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: TELLICO PLAINS
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On September 11, 2022 at approximately 1500 a boating accident occured on Tellico Lake on the Tellico River side at approximately river mile 15. The incident involved a PWC.The PWC was an 8 foot 2022 Yamaha with Tennessee registration. Operator was traveling upstream near Tellico River mm 15 with 3 other individuals also on PWCs. Operator was the rear PWC and was traveling approximately 30 mph when he struck an underwater object. Operator was ejected but uninjured. This occured in Monroe County.


BARDID: TN-2022-0124
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-09-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: WATTS BAR RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: SPRING CITY
County: RHEA
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On September 23rd, 2022, at approximately 1300 hours Tennessee Wildlife Officers were called about a two-vessel collision that occurred at the Arrowhead Marina. The initial call was that there we no injuries to any people but that a vessel while unloading struck a parked vessel at the marina. Once officers arrived on scene two third party witnesses were interviewed, and they had stated that while an older model pontoon boat was unloading from the trailer and into the water the wind in the area began to pick up. As the pontoon vessel got off the trailer the operator of that vessel began to drift towards the marina’s dock that held other moored boats. The drifting vessel began to have issues getting the motor to start up. Once the vessel operator got the motor stated the witnesses stated that he put the vessel in gear to turn toward the courtesy dock. As he was making his turn the rear of the Port pontoon contacted a moored pontoon boat at the Marina’s dock. The docked vessel sustained damage to the lower half of the fiberglass cowling. The operator of the vessel once he was interviewed stated that he was making the turn but did not know that he had struck anything. The incident occurred in Rhea County.


BARDID: TN-2022-0125
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-01-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:25:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: NICKAJACK RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: WHITWELL
County: MARION
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (unknown origin)
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On 1/27/22 at approximately 9:30 PM CST - a 911 call was made in regard to a boat/boats that were engufed in flames at the G Dock of Hales Bar Marina.  The complainant was in a nearby sailboat moored to the dock when he heard glass breaking and came outside to look.  

He observed a vessel burning in the slip and believed it was his fathers boat that he was living on.  The Haletown Fire Department along with the Marion County Sheriff''s Office responded.  Preliminary investigation revealed that there could likely be a person on the boat.  After the vessel and adjacent vessel were extinguished, rescue crews began to try to cut into the badly damaged boat that was still afloat.  During that process, the boat began to sink.  The vessel ultimately sank rapidly in the slip.
On 1/28/22, TWRA was notified and Lt. responded.  Efforts to utilize divers to enter the partially sank vessel proved dangerous and recovery efforts were halted until Monday January 31st, 2022.

Two vessels fully sank and 1 nearby houseboat sustained major damage.  The dock received extensive damage to the walkways, steel supports, and roof.  There was also significant damage to the electrical wiring on the dock.  

On 2/1/2022, the dock was partially disassembled which allowed crews to use a wrecker to partially pull the boat up on the bank.  Upon pulling the boat partially out of the water, a body was located in the bottom of the boat near a bed.

The autopsy revealed the cause of death was smoke inhalation. Victim also showed 82% Carboxyhemoglobin in his blood after the autopsy.  The statements provided to law enforcement indicated that a furnace had been installed in the closet of the boat prior to Victim buying it.  Statements also stated that he had performed some work on the furnace and it appeared to be working properly even though he indicated he smelled smoke to his son.  The case will now be closed unless new information arises.


BARDID: TN-2022-0126
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-09-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: OLD HICKORY RESERVOIR
County: WILSON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 9/19/2022 at approximately 1215 hours, I received a call from TWRA dispatch via cell phone advising a two vessel collision on Old Hickory Lake near Shutes Branch Recreation Area. Lt. was also notified by TWRA dispatch and arrived on scene at approximately 1315 hours. Upon interview, Lt. determined that O1 was the owner/operator of a Tahoe vessel (hereafter referred to as V1) and O2 was the owner/operator of a Ranger vessel (hereafter referred to as V2). Through interview, it was determined that V1 was traveling upstream and maintaining speed on Old Hickory Lake on the right side of the channel near the mouth of Shutes Branch at approximately 1145 hours. V2 was exiting Shutes Branch on Old Hickory Lake at this time, turning upstream into the channel on the channel side of the red channel marker buoy when his vessel impacted V1. Location of impact was determined to be V1 starboard side to V2 port side. No injuries beyond first aid were sustained. This incident occurred near river.


BARDID: TN-2022-0127
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-09-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: OBION RIVER
NearestCityorTown: HALLS
County: LAUDERDALE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Other
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On September 3, 2022 at 9:14am I received a call, from Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency Region 1 Dispatch, in reference to a boating accident.  Dispatch advised that O1 had sunk his vessel in the Obion River near the mouth of the Mississippi River on the Dyer/Lauderdale County, TN line.  Dispatch advised that operator was uninjured and another person gave him a ride back to Ed Jones Boat Ramp in Lauderdale County, TN.
	I, Wildlife Officer, spoke with O1 on the phone and he said he was on his way to his residence, that he was uninjured and told me the location of the vessel.  Wildlife Manager and I went to the location of the sunken vessel.  The vessel was mostly under water with a portion of the starboard side sticking up out of the water.  The vessel was also tied to a log nearby.  There were several personal flotation devices, boat fenders and seat cushions floating near the shoreline.  We took photographs of the vessel and collected his belongings that we could.
	We then went to his residence and spoke with him about the incident.  O1 said that he was traveling upriver on the Mississippi River when he felt like his motor was bogging down.  He said he then turned right into the Obion River and the motor starting being really loud and running bad.  He said he raised the engine cover and noticed water coming into the vessel.  He said he steered over to the bank and tied the vessel up.  He said two men in a fishing vessel came into the Obion River and assisted him from his vessel as it was sinking.  He initially did not know what caused the water to come into the vessel.  O1 called me a few hours after I left his residence and said he found the vessel plug in his pocket and realized he left it out, which caused it to fill up with water.


BARDID: TN-2022-0128
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-10-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: KENTUCKY LAKE
NearestCityorTown: PARSONS
County: DECATUR
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 10/15/2022, at approximately 7:35 AM a 2015 Phoenix bass boat, driven by O1, was traveling Southbound on the TN River near mile marker 144. The damage to the vessel and statements collected all corroborate that his boat collided with a submerged object. This resulted in the lower unit of the outboard being torn off. Not having a lower unit resulted in a loss of steering, causing the vessel to rotate violently. He attempted to regain control of the vessel but failed. He was ejected from the starboard side of the vessel. Once the vessel had come to a stop, occupant (passenger) made his way to the trolling motor. Occupant navigated the vessel toward operator and assisted him back into the boat. Nearby fisherman stopped to offer assistance and called for help.


BARDID: TN-2022-0129
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-03-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HIWASSEE RIVER
County: MEIGS
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On March 29, 2022, at approximately 18:45 (EST) Operator was operating his vessel on the Hiwassee River, in the vicinity of Gunstocker Creek (GPS coordinates in report). The wind in that area was very high and was producing large wake and made it difficult to operate a small vessel. Around that time the transom of the vessel broke. Operator continued to operate the vessel to get to safety and the outboard motor was rising and was separating from the hull. The wind made it difficult to operate the vessel and was blowing his vessel into shallow water where his propeller was making contact with the river bottom.  He then attempted to use the trolling motor to get to a safe location. Boat continued to take on water. It was at this time that the vessel made contact with a sandbar. The vessel remained aground until search and rescue units picked up him at approximately 20:22 (EST). He was transported to Highway 58 access area where he was then transported, by ambulance, to Tennova Medical Center in Cleveland, TN. I Officer, Officer, and Officer all arrived on scene at different times. I arrived on scene, worked with search and rescue, and made contact with him when he was transported to Highway 58 access area. Emergency Medical Personnel notified me that his body temperature had dropped to 96 degrees, and that he would be transported to the hospital for potential hypothermia.  I then followed the ambulance to Tennova Medical. I obtained a written statement from him while at Tennova Medical. There was no evidence to suggest that alcohol was a contributing factor in the incident. No blood draw was administered. Officer 1 and Officer 2 narratives are attached in report.  *** 	On March 29th at approximately 1843 I Was dispatched to a call of a vessel sinking on the Tennessee river in the area of the highway 60 bridge. When I arrived in the location, I could not locate the vessel or the individual and asked for an update on the best location. New information was given to our dispatch from Meigs County 911 that the individual was located on the Hiwassee River near Gunstalker Creek. I redirected my response to the Hiwassee River where I contacted the Meigs County Rescue Squad as they contacted the individual in the vessel. The vessel was aground on a sandbar at the mouth of gun stalker Creek and full of water. I assisted Meigs County Rescue Squad in taking the individual to the Hwy 58 boat ramp to receive medical care. 3215 accompanied me back to the vessel to secure the vessel and retrieve the individual’s identification and personal items which were taken back to the ramp and given to a family member.  The items were returned, and I went back in service and off the water.  On March 29, 2022, I responded to a boating incident near the SR-58 boat ramp in Meigs County, TN.  I received a call from WO at 2000 hrs, where I was asked to assist other officers and emergency personnel at the boat ramp off of  SR-58.  I arrived on scene at approximately 2035 hrs.  While on Scene I assisted WO Baird in gathering evidence and information.  I then got on a boat with WO to gather the subjects belongings, anchor his boat and gather pictures of the scene.  Upon returning to the SR-58 boat ramp I returned the subjects personal belongings to his relatives.  His family advised us that they would be recovering his boat and the rest of his belongings the following morning.  Narrative by: Officer


BARDID: TN-2022-0130
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-11-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:37:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NORRIS RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: NEW TAZEWELL
County: CLAIBORNE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 19:30 on 11/22/22 I received a call from TWRA dispatch that Claiborne county dispatch had gotten a 911 call from someone at Cedar Grove Marina stating that a houseboat was on fire in the harbor at the marina, nearest the shoreline of the Cape Norris Community.  We responded to the scene.  Upon arriving on scene we found a houseboat,, fully engulfed in flames, along with floating cottage (4B boat) FC-2481, a small fish and ski type boat also fully engulfed, and the dock to which they were moored fully engulfed in flames, with the dock roofing partially collapsed.  Fire apparatus on scene were having difficulty reaching the fire from the shoreline. Fire hoses were loaded onto the two patrol boats and dragged nearer to the engulfed boats where water could be more effectively applied to the fire until the fire was extinguished.  Eventually the fires were able to be extinguished but not before the floating cottage, the houseboat and the fishing boat were totally destroyed.  Also damaged in the fire was the floating cottage, which was moored nearest the fire suffering damage in the form of melted siding and other heat related damage to the dock and roof.  While speaking with Owner on scene it was determined that noone was onboard the houseboat and noone was occupying the 4B boat at the time of the fire.  Owner did state that one individual had been onboard the houseboat earlier that evening and had left to go fishing prior to the fire beginning. Owner also stated that when he first saw the fire that boat boats were on fire therefore he had no way of knowing which structure began the fire.  The individual who had been on board the houseboat prior to the fire was identified.  Upon interviewing he stated that he had been on board the houseboat earlier in the day cleaning up an had left somewhere around 18:30 to go fishing.  Owner stated that there were two space heaters plugged in and operating on the houseboat when he left to go fishing.  He further stated that while fishing, he received a call from  the owner of the adjacent 4B boat, informing him that the houseboat was on fire.  He stated that he had no knowledge as to how or where the fire began.  Upon speaking with the owner of the houseboat, he advised that he had recently had an individual come and do an inspection on the houseboat. He advised that he had only recently purchased the boat and had attempted to get the boat insured.  He stated that his insurance company requested the inspection prior to issuing a policy on the vessel.  I requested that he provide me a copy of the inspection report which he said he would.  Once received a copy of that report will be included with this report.  Upon speaking with the owner of the 4B boat, which was also completely destroyed stated that his boat was closed up for the season and no devices, heaters, chargers etc. were being used on his floating cottage at the time of the fire.  The owners of the fish and ski boat have yet to be located, therefore no vessel information is available for that vessel as it was completely destroyed. The investigation into this incident is ongoing and information will be added to this report as it is gathered.  These events occurred on Norris Lake in Claiborne County TN.


BARDID: TN-2022-0131
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-12-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:12:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: TELLICO RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: LOUDON
County: LOUDON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On December 1, 2022, In Loudon County, TN, Operator was operating his vessel downstream on Tellico Lake.  He was in the vicinity of the Little Tennessee River Mile 6 when he noticed an hour meter appeared to not be functioning properly.  He slowed his vessel down to investigate and noticed smoke coming from the engine compartment.  He retrieved two fire extinguishers and opened the engine compartment to find flames.  He fought the fire but was unable to completely extinguish it.  The smoke was so bad that he had to vacate the helm and call 911.  There was also several calls made by residents of Tellico Village.  A good samaritan was able to come to his aid and remove him from the burning vessel.  

Myself and Sgt. were able to launch a patrol vessel from the Poplar Springs Access Area and respond.  Upon arrival we found Loudon County EMA and Tellico Village Fire already on scene attempting to extinguish the fire.  We got Operator on our vessel and transported him to the shore to Officer.  Officer transported him to the Poplar Springs Access Area for investigative purposes and then to his residence.  

His vessel eventually became swamped and sank.  He is working with his insurance for salvage and clean up efforts.


BARDID: TN-2022-0132
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-12-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:54:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHEROKEE RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: MORRISTOWN
County: HAMBLEN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 12/31/2022 at approximately 0754 operator and his son were trolling fishing on Cherokee Lake in Hamblen County near Kidwells Ridge Access Area. They were fishing in a 1998 14ft Alumacraft Jon Boat. While trolling, Operator fell into the water and his son jumped into the water to help his father. The boat was still in gear and continued to do circles. Son was treading water for approximately 25 minutes while holding onto his father until two fishermen in separate boats came to help. The two fishermen were able to load Operator and Son into one of their boats and transport them back to the boat ramp. TWRA officers were able to stop the boat and bring it back to the boat ramp. Operator was pronounced dead at the scene by the Hamblen County medical examiner.


BARDID: TN-2022-0133
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-11-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHICKAMAUGA RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: LAKESITE
County: HAMILTON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On November 20th, 2022, Officers responded to Pike in Hamilton County at the Harbor Lights Marina with the reports of a vessel with two occupants on board that was sinking. Just before officers arrived on scene the occupants were able to make it off of the vessel. The operator was instructed to turn off his on-board aerator if it was in use to see if the vessels’ bilge pump would then be able to keep. After turning off the aerator that was used to keep the operator’s fish in the livewell alive the bilge pump started to be able to pump out the remaining water. The owner stated that he had the vessel being worked on recently in bilge portion of the boat.  As the pump was pumping all the remaining water the vessel was moved over to the boat ramp at the marina where it then suffered a cut in the fiberglass in the bottom of the vessels hull. No injuries occurred as a result of this incident.


BARDID: TN-2022-0134
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-11-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GUNTERSVILLE LAKE
NearestCityorTown: JASPER
County: MARION
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 10/19/2022 Officers responded to an area below the Nickajack Dam in Marion County for a 911 call that came in stating a man and child fell out of a boat while fishing and are stranded on the bank. Once officers arrived on scene and found the two stranded parties, first aid was rendered to aid the two parties in severe hypothermia. Once the two parties were taken back to shore, Medical Technicians began treating the two parties. The two parties were then taken to Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga. Officers learned after speaking with the operator of the vessel that while they were trolling their vessel fishing for catfish both parties were in the process of reeling in fish. As the parties were reeling in fish one of the occupants knocked into the motor and sped it up. The sudden and unexpected change in speed ejected both parties into the water. The vessel then proceeded to drive away, unoccupied and crashed into the bank. Both parties then swam to the bank where they were able to get a phone call out to 911 and wait for help.


BARDID: TN-2022-0135
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-12-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:48:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: LITTLE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: PITTMAN CENTER
County: SEVIER
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
All investigative details were provided by Great Smoky Mountain National Park Ranger, Officer as they were the lead investigating agency. The detailed narrative has been copied from the National Park Service Incident Record NP22378344. 

***  INITIAL RESPONSE
On December 16, 2022 at 3:48 PM, Great Smoky Mountains National Park dispatch 
broadcasted a call at The Sinks. A kayaker was seen entering a rapid and never resurfaced. I established incident command. I ordered resources and made the following initial assignments while I was enroute:
· Little River Road was closed to inbound traffic at the Townsend Wye and Metcalfe 
Bottoms
· American Medical Response (AMR) started an ALS ambulance
· NPS Rescue 2 responded from Cades Cove
· Townsend Area Volunteer Fire Department (TAVFD) was notified we needed swift 
water resources for mutual aid assistance
· On scene, I ordered Blount Special Operations Response Team (BSORT) for mutual aid assistance

SCENE DESCRIPTION - TIMELINE
At The Sinks, I located a witness, who was kayaking with the victim. Witness identified the victim. Witness told me he has been paddling with VICTIM for years. They met at the Townend Wye at about 2:20 PM and they were on the river around 2:40 PM. Witness stated he was upriver from VICTIM. They were paddling through the rapids known as “The Meanies.” Witness watched VICTIM go over the first drop. When Witness went over the first drop, he observed that VICTIM was not in his kayak; that he was in the water. VICTIM was already midway or so to the next drop. Once Witness was over the next drop, all he saw was VICTIM’s paddle and boat. About 5 minutes later Witness saw VICTIM’s personal floatation device (PFD) come from the rapid. After about 5 more minutes Witness saw VICTIM’s helmet come out of the rapid. This indicated that VICTIM was likely entrapped underwater, and the water pressure stripped off VICTIM’s PFD and helmet.

RECOVERY
On December 16, 2022, NPS, TAVFD, and BSORT attempted to rescue/recover VICTIM. Combined, this team consisted of qualified swift water rescuers, rescue divers, and technical rope experts. The leadership from these teams felt the risk of putting rescuers in the water was very high because of the river’s level and flow rate. Nevertheless, this team attempted to located VICTIM with poles and various hooks. We continued searching until approximately 8:14 PM, at which point we stopped all operations for the night. 

On December 17, 2022, NPS, TAVFD, and BSORT resources deployed again. VICTIM was not visible in the water. We utilized similar methods of searching from the previous night, but were unable to locate VICTIM due to high water levels. NPS resources also searched downriver from The Meanies by raft and shore. BSORT resources deployed divers below the Sinks. The divers searched areas directly under the Sinks.

On December 18, 2022, NPS resources searched the river from the shoreline and monitored the water level throughout the day.

On December 19, 2022, at approximately 8:15 AM, an NPS employee could occasionally see yellow in the water where VICTIM was last seen. I responded to the Sinks and could also see the yellow, which we assumed was VICTIM’s dry suit. I requested our NPS swift water team and technical rescue team. The team used a raft and rigged multiple rope systems to accomplish the following:
· Ropes were tied to each corner of the raft. Then opposite ends of the ropes were attached to belay devices from the shore.
· The raft was moved into position using the ropes system. This system stabilized the raft in the water. It allowed for small movements, with each rope capable of taking in or letting out line, so the raft could be placed precisely.
· With the raft in position, a stabilizing line was pulled across the river. The stabilizing line was push underwater with a hook attached to a pole. This allowed the sta


BARDID: TN-2022-0137
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-12-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NICKAJACK RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: JASPER
County: MARION
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On December 31, 2022 Tennessee Wildlife Officers responded to a call on Nickajack Lake of a boat that was possibly on fire. Once officers arrived on scene a small Jon Boat was found in the area with a single occupant that had been on fire. Officers spoke with the party who had indicated that once he was done hunting he attempted to start the motor. After he hit the starter button a spark came from the battery and caught the area around the tank on fire. The operator was able to quickly extinguish the fire but after severe damage had occurred. There no injuries reported on this incident.


BARDID: TN-2022-0138
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PERCY PRIEST RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: NASHVILLE
County: DAVIDSON
WaterConditions: Unknown
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Failure to vent
AccidentCause2: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday August 13th 2022 at approximately 1730hrs operator got on his PWC at Elm Hill Marina in an attempt to start it after it had been fueled up by a dockhand at Elm Hill Marina. The PWC was engulfed in flames and Operator jumped into the water. Another dockhand got a fire extinguisher to put out the fire and subsequently sprayed Operator as well. Operator did not receive medical attention in that moment. He told me that he took himself to medical care and had burns on his face and arms. We were notified on August 30th 2022.  The operator had not vented previously.


BARDID: TN-2022-0139
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CUMBERLAND RIVER
NearestCityorTown: CARTHAGE
County: SMITH
WaterConditions: Unknown
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 1600hrs on 08/19/2022 Operator was operating his vessel on the Cumberland River in Carthage Tennessee. He had just come off plane when his occupant noticed water coming in from the stern of the vessel. They attempted to get back to the Carthage boat ramp but could not make it back. They were able to get to the east bank and held onto a tree while the boat sank. They were both wearing PFD''s. The boat was recovered from the river.


BARDID: TX-2014-0001
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-01-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 3371 VENADO LAKE (MAT. BAY)
NearestCityorTown: Point Comfort
County: 120 JACKSON
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: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
According to statements of witnesses and investigator's view of a witness video, victim had collision with the bay bottom (reef or sand bar) and fell out of the vessel. Apparently the operator was not wearing the kill switch at the time of collision. The 


BARDID: TX-2014-0002
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-01-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:54:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 5280 REDFISH BAY (ARANSAS)
NearestCityorTown: Rockport
County: 004 ARANSAS
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent3: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator stated he was leaving the marina and had just backed out of his slip.  He stated that he hit the bow of a boat parked in the marina and then the throttle got stuck in forward gear.  At that point he launched the vessel into the bait stand at Palm


BARDID: TX-2014-0003
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-03-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0451 LIVINGSTON
NearestCityorTown: Coldspring
County: 204 SAN JACINTO
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 3/18/2014, Operator1 was driving the PWC with one passenger. The owner of the vessel was not present. His son gave Operator1 and Occupant permission to operate the PWC. Both wore their PFD’s, Operator1 had the kill switch attached to him, and Occupant 


BARDID: TX-2014-0006
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-03-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0722 WRIGHT PATMAN
NearestCityorTown: Texarkana
County: 019 BOWIE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 03/26/14 at approximately 9:30am I was notified of a vessel going in circles without an operator out from North Shore boat ramp. While en route I was notified of a person in water with unknown condition. Once on scene was informed that the body had bee


BARDID: TX-2014-0007
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-03-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0164 CHOKE CANYON
County: 149 LIVE OAK
WaterConditions: Very rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentEvent3: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On March 2, 2014, Operator1 went fishing on Choke Canyon Reservoir. He checked the weather forecast but did not note the expected wind gusts up to 30 mph. It was windy earlier in the day, but was the "calm before the storm" when he launched from the Calli


BARDID: TX-2014-0008
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-04-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0644 SAN AUGUSTINE CITY
NearestCityorTown: San Augustine
County: 203 SAN AUGUSTINE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Overloading
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On April 7th , 2014 about 5:25 pm 3 men and one male juvenile were crossing the lake in a 13' 9" aluminum boat with a 10 hp motor. About 400 yards from the boat ramp the boat suddenly took on water over the bow and sank almost immediately.  No one on boar


BARDID: TX-2014-0009
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-04-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0320 GRAPEVINE
NearestCityorTown: Grapevine
County: 220 TARRANT
WaterConditions: Rough
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On 04/10/14 at approximately 11:20PM , Tarrant County Game Wardens received a call from the Grapevine Police Department about a missing kayaker on Grapevine Lake. The Grapevine Police and Fire Department were already on scene to search the shoreline. A pi


BARDID: TX-2014-0114
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:28:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0466 LYNDON B. JOHNSON
NearestCityorTown: KINGSLAND
County: 150 LLANO
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 28th, 2014, Operator was operating a PWC on lake LBJ with his friend on board. Operator attempted to jump a large wake created by a passing boat and both he and Occupant were ejected from the vessel when it hit the water bow first. When Operator s


BARDID: TX-2014-0115
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-03-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 2180 GALVESTON BAY
NearestCityorTown: Galveston
County: 084 GALVESTON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
While underway heading West in the Port of Galveston, a 29' center console Sea Hunt turned sharply to the South around two tug boats at a speed of approximately 25 knots, and ran into a mooring line that was approximately 5' off the water. The cable was a


BARDID: TX-2014-0116
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-04-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0743 TRAVIS
County: 227 TRAVIS
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Missing or inadequate navigation aids
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Owner of the boat was slalom skiing on Lake Travis near MM40. Owner's son was operating boat and observed a black pipe floating just at the surface of the water. The operator shut down the throttle in an attempt to avoid the pipe.  The boat passed over th


BARDID: TX-2014-0117
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0192 CONROE
NearestCityorTown: Montgomery
County: 170 MONTGOMERY
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent2: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 05/03/2014 a party of 49 people rented a "Party Barge" from Conroe Boat Rentals. At 8:40 P.M.while anchored in Atkins, some of the party was swimming around the boat. Two individuals began playing on the top deck by the dive door. Other on lookers desc


BARDID: TX-2014-0119
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0566 PALESTINE
NearestCityorTown: Coffee City
County: 107 HENDERSON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On May 22, 2014, at approximately 6:00 PM, Operator1 and two others were on Lake Palestine riding a jet ski. The three individuals were provided alcohol by Operator1's father, prior to and while operating the jet ski. The alcohol was kept in the front hat


BARDID: TX-2014-0120
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0784 WINTERS-ELM CREEK (RUNNEL
County: 200 RUNNELS
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Sunday 7-27-14 at approximately 6:10 pm I heard the Runnels County Dispatcher sending units to the Winters Lake for a possible boating accident. While in route to the Winters Lake I heard someone on the radio state that the boat operator had left the lake


BARDID: TX-2014-0121
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 8041 BROWNSVILLE SHIP CHANNEL
NearestCityorTown: South Padre Island
County: 031 CAMERON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/13/2014 at approximately 0900 hours, Vessel 1 was at anchor inside the South Padre Island Jetties in Cameron County, Texas.  Operator of Vessel 1 advised that a large vessel passed him.  The wake of the large vessel swamped vessel 1.   Vessel 1 took 


BARDID: TX-2016-0183
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:20:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0433 LAKE FORK
NearestCityorTown: Yantis
County: 250 WOOD
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 9, 2016 at approximately 3:21pm Texas State Game Warden#1 was notified by the Wood County SO, about a apparent watercraft accident that occurred on Lake Fork involving two men.  One man was reported missing, last seen being ejected into the lake. 


BARDID: TX-2016-0184
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-09-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0615 RICHLAND-CHAMBERS
NearestCityorTown: Streetman
County: 081 FREESTONE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
"Subject was trying to get up on slolam for the first time in many years, she was doing great and all and fell off ski. When she fell, there was nothing out of the ordinary. When we got to her to pick her up, she was in obvious pain. , her husband, jumped


BARDID: TX-2016-0185
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-09-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0143 CANYON
NearestCityorTown: Startzville
County: 046 COMAL
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On the afternoon of Sept. 11, 2016 at about 4:45 pm, State Game Wardens were patrolling Canyon Lake for water safety violations.  There was a call for service broadcast by the Comal County Sheriff's Office Dispatch over the radio indicating that there had


BARDID: TX-2016-0186
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-09-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0600 RAY HUBBARD
NearestCityorTown: Rockwall
County: 199 ROCKWALL
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Skier mishap
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On September 11th, 2016 at approximately 3:50PM on Lake Ray Hubbard in Rockwall County, Texas, a boat accident occured involving one vessel pulling a tube with two juvenile females and one vessel striking one of the passengers being towed on the tube.


BARDID: TX-2016-0187
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-09-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0316 GRANBURY
NearestCityorTown: Granbury
County: 111 HOOD
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Failure to vent
AccidentCause2: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The staff at Lake Granbury Marina had just completed fueling the vessel.  When the operator attempted to start the motor, a loud pop was heard under the boat.  The operator and occupants realized the boat was on fire and marina staff and a bystander assis


BARDID: TX-2016-0188
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-09-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1592 TRINITY RIVER
NearestCityorTown: SHEPHERD
County: 204 SAN JACINTO
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On or about September 5, 2016 at approximately 3:20 pm, Operator1 committed the offense of Fail to Exchange Required Information (PWC 31.104) to wit; left the scene of a boat accident/collision.

I, Game Warden, received a call from the San Jacinto Coun


BARDID: TX-2016-0190
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-09-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:15:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0301 LEWISVILLE
NearestCityorTown: Lewisville
County: 061 DENTON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Sudden medical condition
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On September 24, 2016, victim was wake surfing with his family near Party Cove on a boat rented from Nautical Boat Club. The family members on the boat, stated that Victim was acting normal, then he began to lean forward causing him to lose his balance an


BARDID: TX-2018-0019
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-03-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0566 PALESTINE
NearestCityorTown: FLINT
County: 212 SMITH
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Improper anchoring
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On March 27, 2018 at approximately 10:30A.M. I arrived at the Pine Cove boat ramp on Lake Palestine and observed a capsized boat tied to a boat dock. The operator of the vessel w was unharmed from the incident. The Operator stated that he was driving acro


BARDID: TX-2018-0020
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2018-04-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1512 SABINE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Carthage
County: 183 PANOLA
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was backing his vessel up from a fishing spot when he felt the back of the vessel going down.  The vessel filled up with water almost immediately and then completely turned up on end.  Operator and Passenger floated alongside the vessel until the


BARDID: TX-2018-0021
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2018-04-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0640 SAM RAYBURN
NearestCityorTown: ZAVALLA
County: 003 ANGELINA
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Equipment failure
AccidentCause3: Weather
MachineryFailure: Engine
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR WAS TRAVELLING FROM FISHING AREA TO THE BOAT RAMP WHEN THE ENGINE SUDDENLY QUIT WORKING.  OPERATOR DEPLOYED TROLLING MOTOR AND ATTEMPTED TO REACH SHORE BUT WAS UNABLE TO DO SO BEFORE THE WAVES ENTERING THE BOAT EXCEEDED THE CAPACITY OF THE BILGE 


BARDID: TX-2018-0023
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2018-04-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:48:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: 2180 GALVESTON BAY
NearestCityorTown: Bay Town
County: 101 HARRIS
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
OtherEquipmentFailure: bilge pump
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 04/21/2018, at approximately 14:00, subject launched his boat, (18ft Wellcraft) at Thompsons boat ramp in Bay Town.  On board the boat with Operator were four others.  They had planned to go fishing in and around the Bay near Bayland Marina.  The weath


BARDID: TX-2018-0024
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-03-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:42:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0743 TRAVIS
NearestCityorTown: Austin
County: 227 TRAVIS
WaterConditions: Very rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 3/11/2018 at approximately 13:42 hours, V1 (18"9" small craft towing an inner tube was loaded to capacity with eight passengers) was attempting to head North on Lake Travis at Mile Marker 4 in high winds which were gusting over forty miles an hour.  Th


BARDID: TX-2018-0025
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-04-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0522 NASWORTHY
NearestCityorTown: San Angelo
County: 226 TOM GREEN
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator 2 rented jet skis and – Operator 1 was operating one of them.  Operator 1 was slightly ahead of Operator 2 and to Operator 2’s right.  They were travelling approximately 25 mph.  Operator 1 looked over his left shoulder and did not see Operator 2


BARDID: TX-2019-0048
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-05-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0118 BUCHANAN
NearestCityorTown: Buchanan Dam
County: 150 LLANO
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause3: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Call came in through Llano county dispatch about a capsized boat on Lake Buchanan. Caller stated that there boat had sunk and 2 adults and 2 teenagers were able to swim to an outcropping of rocks. When we arrived on scene none of the subjects were wearing


BARDID: TX-2019-0049
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-05-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 05:43:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: 5095 ARANSAS CHANNEL
NearestCityorTown: ARANSAS PASS
County: 004 ARANSAS
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On May 27, 2019 at approximately 12:30PM, I Comal County Game Warden was called to assist Aransas County Game Wardens and Aransas Pass Police Department with a boating accident involving a fatality. When I arrived in Aransas Pass, I went to the Aransas Ch


BARDID: TX-2019-0050
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-04-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0124 BUFFALO SPRINGS
NearestCityorTown: BUFFALO SPRINGS
County: 152 LUBBOCK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On April 20, 2019, at approximately 1902hrs, a jet-ski accident occurred on Buffalo Springs Lake in Lubbock, Texas. The vessel (TX 6540 RB) operator was critically injured when hitting a tree in the lake. Victim was taken to University Medical Center by E


BARDID: TX-2019-0051
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-05-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:27:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0316 GRANBURY
NearestCityorTown: Granbury
County: 111 HOOD
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
ON MAY 25, 2019 AT 4:27 PM I RECEIVED A CALL FROM HOOD COUNTY DISPATCH ABOUT AN OVERTURNED PONTOON BOAT.  WHEN I ARRIVED ON SCENE I SAW AN OVERTURNED PONTOON BOAT TIED OFF TO A DOCK.  I MADE CONTACT WITH THE INDIVIDUALS ON THE SHORE THAT I LATER LEARNED W


BARDID: TX-2019-0052
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-06-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0143 CANYON
NearestCityorTown: Sattler
County: 046 COMAL
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Responded to accident scene where operator was taken after the accident was being contacted by EMS personnel.  Operator had a serious cut above right eye and down into his nose and face.  Operator stated that he had ran into the shore while operating a PW


BARDID: TX-2019-0053
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-06-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1132 CLEAR CREEK (GALVESTON)
NearestCityorTown: Webster
County: 101 HARRIS
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 06/21/2019 at approximately 5:28 PM Game Warden and myself were notified about a boat accident that occurred on Clear Creek.  We were on patrol on Clear Lake and responded to the scene.  Upon arrival there were only the occupants of V1 still on scene a


BARDID: TX-2019-0179
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-10-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:56:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0680 SOMERVILLE
NearestCityorTown: Somerville
County: 239 WASHINGTON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On October 22, 2019, two occupants of Vessel 1 had been fishing when they had motor trouble. While drifting the owner/deceased fell overboard. Witness on board attempted to throw life jackets without success. The owner/deceased went under and never resurf


BARDID: TX-2019-0180
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-11-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 3360 MATAGORDA BAY
NearestCityorTown: Sargent
County: 158 MATAGORDA
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On November 30th, 2019, at approximately 8:00 pm, I, Texas Game Warden, was advised of a single vessel accident in Caney Creek. At approximately 8:20 pm I contacted Matagorda County Constable who advised he was on scene in Sargent, TX, and everybody was o


BARDID: TX-2019-0181
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-11-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0143 CANYON
NearestCityorTown: Startzville
County: 046 COMAL
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
I was contacted by Comal County Dispatch reporting a boating accident.  Vessel was reported to be taking on water and being towed to Cranes Mill Marina.  No injuries were reported.  I traveled to Cranes Mill Marina and was able to contact the boat operato


BARDID: TX-2019-0182
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-12-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 05:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 3360 MATAGORDA BAY
NearestCityorTown: Palacios
County: 158 MATAGORDA
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On December 3, 2019 at approximately 5:30 AM, operator was operating his 18-foot alumaweld (TX 7517 DW) vessel from east to west at less than planed out speed.  Operator1 was approximately 75 yards south of the jetty south of the Perry R. Bass research fa


BARDID: TX-2019-0183
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-11-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0316 GRANBURY
NearestCityorTown: Sabine Pass
County: 111 HOOD
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 operator was traveling north on Lake Granbury on the main body of water in front of the Waters Edge Subdivision. Vessel #1 operator was attempting to get his vessel to the Water Boat Ramp to remove his vessel from the water. Vessel #1 operator w


BARDID: TX-2019-0184
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-12-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0118 BUCHANAN
NearestCityorTown: Tow
County: 150 LLANO
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On December 27, 2019, at approximately 2:15 PM, Patient was fishing in his kayak on Lake Buchanan when his kayak started taking on water.  Patient was approximately 1000 yards from shore and attempted to paddle back to shore but was unable to because the 


BARDID: TX-2019-0185
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-10-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:25:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0743 TRAVIS
NearestCityorTown: Lago Vista
County: 227 TRAVIS
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On October 14, 2019, at approximately 8:27 PM, on Lake Travis, in Travis County, Texas, TPWD and other law enforcement agencies responded to a report of a boater who was ejected/removed from a vessel (TX 1520 BX), and was reported missing. The missing boa


BARDID: TX-2020-0102
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0640 SAM RAYBURN
NearestCityorTown: Brookeland
County: 121 JASPER
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Inadequate onboard navigation lights
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The boat left the beach occupied by eight people.  The driver of the boat stated that he couldn't see due to lights onboard the boat and struck the rocky shore and caused the boat to come completely out of the water and onto the shore.  Alcohol was likely


BARDID: TX-2020-0103
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0256 EAGLE MOUNTAIN
NearestCityorTown: Fort Worth
County: 220 TARRANT
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: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 05/19/2020 at approximately 1645, I Ofc. employed by the Tarrant Regional Water District Law Enforcement Division as a patrol officer, was dispatched by Azle Dispatch to a boating accident. On arrival I was informed by Eagle Mountain EMS that the invol


BARDID: TX-2020-0104
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:17:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0192 CONROE
NearestCityorTown: Conroe
County: 170 MONTGOMERY
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 23 May 2020, at approximately 1620 hours, we were dispatched to a drowning call near east beach located near the dam of Lake Conroe. We arrived on location at approximately 1624 hours and were directed to an area just south of east beach approximately 


BARDID: TX-2020-0105
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: 6130 CORPUS CHRISTI BAY
NearestCityorTown: Ingleside
County: 178 NUECES
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 6, 2020, at approximately 12:00pm Texas Game Warden received a call from Texas Parks and Wildlife dispatch who was notified by Coast Guard Sector-Corpus Christi about a single vessel accident that occurred in Corpus Christi Bay. Coast Guard Search


BARDID: TX-2020-0106
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0014 AMISTAD
NearestCityorTown: Del Rio
County: 233 VAL VERDE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was following a friend north on the Rio Grande Channel on Lake Amistad near Buoy 18/19. 

2 other vessels were traveling south at the same location passing Vessel 1. Vessel 1 attempted to move left over the wake of the boat in front and the ves


BARDID: TX-2020-0107
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0470 MARBLE FALLS
NearestCityorTown: Marble Falls
County: 027 BURNET
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 06/24/2020 at approximately 11:08 pm, I, State Game Warden received an email regarding a boat accident that occurred earlier that day. The email stated that Operator1 called to report an accident on Lake Marble Falls that involved his Sea Doo striking 


BARDID: TX-2020-0227
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-09-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 2321 TAYLOR LAKE (GALV. BAY)
NearestCityorTown: Taylor Lake Village
County: 101 HARRIS
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Inadequate onboard navigation lights
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 09/11/2020 at approximately 9:45 PM on Taylor Lake in Harris County, Texas, a two vessel collision involving Vessel 1, a white and black 17' 3" Bayliner 175, and Vessel 2, a white and beige 38' Fountain 38CC, occurred. 

Vessel 1 was launched at appr


BARDID: TX-2020-0228
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0646 BOB SANDLIN
NearestCityorTown: Mount Pleasant
County: 225 TITUS
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 11 July 2020 at approximately 10:30 PM Texas Game Wardens were notified of a single vessel crash that occurred on Lake Bob Sandlin in Titus County. A complete crash analysis was done, report number S-20-07-003.

The vessel was headed south towards Ba


BARDID: TX-2020-0229
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0743 TRAVIS
NearestCityorTown: JONESTOWN
County: 227 TRAVIS
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was exiting the northshore marina at 6612 lantern view dr, jonestown, tx.  Witnesses stated a wake or wave caused water to come over the front of vessel 1. This caused people to shift forward and more water came into the pontoon boat. The boat ca


BARDID: TX-2020-0230
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-09-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:27:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0192 CONROE
NearestCityorTown: Montgomery
County: 170 MONTGOMERY
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On September 7, 2020, at approximately 1949hours, I, Deputy was dispatched to a lake rescue at the mouth of Rush Creek at the main lake. I and Deputy responded to the scene from west Atkins Creek. 

We arrived on scene to observe two black males in the 


BARDID: TX-2020-0231
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:39:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0192 CONROE
NearestCityorTown: Montgomery
County: 170 MONTGOMERY
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Overloading
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On September 12, 2020, at approximately 1427 hours, deputies were dispatched to a lake rescue in Atkins Creek near the power lines at the April Sound marina for a capsized boat. 

We arrived on location and observed two males in a nearby vessel. The mal


BARDID: TX-2020-0232
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:31:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0256 EAGLE MOUNTAIN
NearestCityorTown: Tarrant
County: 220 TARRANT
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On Sunday August 30, 2020 at approximately 1435 hours, LED Officers were dispatched to a medical emergency near the Oak Harbor Subdivision for a male who was unconscious. Upon arrival at the boat dock it was discovered that 70 y/o subject had stepped off 


BARDID: TX-2020-0233
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:17:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0256 EAGLE MOUNTAIN
NearestCityorTown: Azle
County: 220 TARRANT
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
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 28, 2020 at approximately 1505 hours, I Officer of the Tarrant Regional Water District Law Enforcement Division was notified by the Operations Center of a watercraft accident involving two personal watercraft. Operations Center advised EMS was n


BARDID: TX-2014-0010
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-04-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0131 CALAVERAS
NearestCityorTown: Elmendorf, Tx
County: 015 BEXAR
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On April 8, 2014, two people were boating at Calaveras Lake in Elmendorf, Texas near San Antonio, Texas.  A clear day with high winds was the forecast.  The boaters were fishing and the wind was blowing south.  The boat was drifting south towards the dam 


BARDID: TX-2014-0012
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-03-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0734 TOLEDO BEND
NearestCityorTown: Shelbyville
County: 210 SHELBY
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On March 27th, 2014, I, Game Warden, was dispatched by the Shelby County Sheriff's Office at approximately 12:30 PM reporting a boat that had capsized, with one passenger last seen clinging to a stump, while the other had made it to the bank on Toledo Ben


BARDID: TX-2014-0013
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-03-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0368 HOUSTON
NearestCityorTown: Houston
County: 101 HARRIS
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
on 3/2/2014 at approximately 2000 hours the listed complainant/owner was attempting to place his boat on his boat trailer.  According to the complainant, the weather turned bad.  The wind which included rain, became stronger, which caused the water to bec


BARDID: TX-2014-0014
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-03-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0192 CONROE
County: 170 MONTGOMERY
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
on 3/15/14 at about 1540 hours I, Deputy was dispatched to the area of FM 1097 bridge, west side, near Brentwater Subdivision(FM 1097 @ Bentwater Dr), reference a boating incident.  Other units dispatched, according to MCSO dispatch there were four subjec


BARDID: TX-2014-0015
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-04-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:28:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0723 TEXOMA
NearestCityorTown: DENISON
County: 091 GRAYSON
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 04/19/2014 at approximately 3:30 pm, state game warden was notified of a two vessel collision on lake texoma near grandpappy marina. Warden travelled to the marina and made contact with the two operators. According to passengers and both operators, ves


BARDID: TX-2014-0017
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-04-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0152 CEDAR CREEK (LAKE)
NearestCityorTown: Kemp
County: 129 KAUFMAN
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
At 7am on 4-16-14 the vessel operator was navigating northwest from launch site at Hwy 334 boat ramp to the mouth of Kings Creek. Winds were high enough that operator navigated near West shoreline to avoid high waves. Operator continued course until reach


BARDID: TX-2014-0018
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-04-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:07:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0587 PLACID
NearestCityorTown: Seguin
County: 094 GUADALUPE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was operating a personal watercraft on Lake Placid on April 20, 2014 at approximately 12:07 pm. Operator was the only occupant. He was heading down river when he entered the restricted area around the dam. He said he saw the bouys but kept going 


BARDID: TX-2014-0019
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-04-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0128 CADDO
County: 155 MARION
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 04-11-2014, I Texas State Game Warden was contacted by the Harrison County Sheriffs Dispatch regarding a boating accident that just occurred. Injuries were reported so Marshall Fire Dept/EMS was en route. Once I got to the scene I interviewed the subje


BARDID: TX-2014-0020
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-04-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0451 LIVINGSTON
NearestCityorTown: Onalaska
County: 187 POLK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 1600 hours on April 19, 2014 Operator1 was operating his seventeen foot Tracker bass boat heading southbound along Kickapoo Creek positioned near the center of the relatively narrow creek channel and traveling at less than twenty miles pe


BARDID: TX-2014-0021
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-04-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 4300 SAN ANTONIO BAY
NearestCityorTown: Seadrift
County: 029 CALHOUN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On Friday, April 18, 2014, at approximately 3:30 pm, operator and passenger were in route to a fishing location near Welder Flats in San Antonio Bay.  Their vessel was a small and narrow shallow draft bay skiff.  Operator made a left turn and passenger fe


BARDID: TX-2014-0022
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-04-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0255 DUNLAP
NearestCityorTown: New Braunfels
County: 094 GUADALUPE
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Inadequate onboard navigation lights
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On 4-24-14 at around 8:50 p.m. the Guadalupe County Sheriff's Office called me and advised of a boat accident on Lake Dunlap near River Bend. When I made the location, the deputies had already identified and interviewed the two boat operators and three wi


BARDID: TX-2014-0023
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-04-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0680 SOMERVILLE
NearestCityorTown: Somerville
County: 239 WASHINGTON
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Sudden medical condition
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator2 and her father Operator1 were riding separate jet skis. They were returning to shore and had entered the "no wake zone" approximately 50 yards from shore and were idling in. The water was very rough due to extremely high winds. Operator1 was hit


BARDID: TX-2014-0025
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-04-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 05:56:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0640 SAM RAYBURN
NearestCityorTown: Pineland
County: 203 SAN AUGUSTINE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
AccidentCause2: Congested waters
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On or about 4/26/14 at 5:58 am, I, Texas Game Warden, received a call from the San Augustine County Sheriff's office in regards to a boat accident near Powell Park Marina and Farmers Flats. I called the number provided by the Sheriff's office and spoke to


BARDID: TX-2014-0026
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-04-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:08:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0428 LAKE O' THE PINES
NearestCityorTown: Jefferson
County: 155 MARION
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator1 stated they were traveling east along the boat row and were about to be passed by a bass boat heading west. At the last second the boat shot directly 90 degrees into them and over their vessel. A few minutes later, Operator2, the operator of the


BARDID: TX-2014-0027
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0320 GRAPEVINE
NearestCityorTown: Grapevine
County: 220 TARRANT
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
I, State Game Warden, on the afternoon of Saturday May 10, 2014 at approximately three o’clock P.M., received a call from Flower Mound Police Department about a boat accident that occurred on Lake Grapevine, in Tarrant County Texas. I was told that a male


BARDID: TX-2014-0029
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-04-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:33:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0152 CEDAR CREEK (LAKE)
NearestCityorTown: Gun Barrel City
County: 107 HENDERSON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 4/27/2014, I Texas Game Warden was notified of a boating accident on Cedar Creek Reservoir by Henderson County Sheriffs Department. I responded to the accident and found that the operator of the PWC was being taken to ETMC Gun Barrel City TX. I was abl


BARDID: TX-2014-0032
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-05-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 3220 LAVACA BAY
NearestCityorTown: Port Lavaca
County: 029 CALHOUN
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On Friday, May 23, 2014, at approximately 3:00 pm, two people were changing fishing locations and traveling in the northern part of Lavaca Bay in Calhoun County in a vessel owned by Operator. With little warning or apparent cause the vessel began to sink.


BARDID: TX-2014-0033
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:22:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0106 VICTOR BRAUNIG
NearestCityorTown: Elmendorf
County: 015 BEXAR
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Steering
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On May 18, 2014 at approximately 4:22pm, I received a call from Texas Parks and Wildlife Law Enforcement dispatch and Game Warden Captain regarding a possible drowning at Victor Braunig Lake in Elmendorf, Texas in Bexar County. I arrived at the location a


BARDID: TX-2014-0034
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:37:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0301 LEWISVILLE
NearestCityorTown: Lake Dallas
County: 061 DENTON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim and passenger were sitting on boat when the boat began to take on water and the rear of the vessel began to submerge (the front deck on the bow never submerged). Female passenger called 911. 911 operator told them to put on a PFD and to wait with b


BARDID: TX-2014-0035
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0143 CANYON
NearestCityorTown: HANCOCK
County: 046 COMAL
WaterConditions: Choppy
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 inattention
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 5/28/14 at approximately 2:30 Pm a boating accident occurred in the cove near the Canyon Lake Marina on Canyon Lake, public water, in Comal County, TX, when two personal watercraft collided while the operators were splashing each other. 


According to


BARDID: TX-2014-0036
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-05-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1003 ANGELINA RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Jasper
County: 121 JASPER
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Drug
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday May 24, 2014 at approximately 3:30 P.M. I, Texas Game Warden received a call from Jasper County Game Warden about a boat accident that had occurred on the Angelina River between Hwy 63 and Bevel Port. I then made contact with Game Warden and h


BARDID: TX-2014-0037
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0803 WORTH
NearestCityorTown: Lake Worth
County: 220 TARRANT
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 1730 hours on Saturday, May 17, 2014 Deputy, along with Deputy were dispatched to the Lake Worth bridge at 7200 Jacksboro Hwy., Jacksboro Highway bridge on a report of an empty kayak and a person drowning. Upon arrival at the scene at the


BARDID: TX-2014-0038
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-04-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0143 CANYON
NearestCityorTown: Sattler
County: 046 COMAL
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 4-19-2014 at approximately 0100, I was dispatched to a jet-ski accident on Canyon Lake. I was informed that there was a female on a jet-ski that struck a drifting boat. The female was being transported to the hospital for a gash in her arm. 

While inv


BARDID: TX-2014-0039
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0640 SAM RAYBURN
NearestCityorTown: Brookeland, Texas 75931
County: 121 JASPER
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
ON 05/24/2014 at around 1:45 pm Operator1 was operating her boat on Sam Rayburn Lake near Rattle Snake Island. Operator1's boat is a 1989 Predator displaying registration number TX 7828 EL (vessel 1). Operator1 had 5 occupants in her boat including hersel


BARDID: TX-2014-0040
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0640 SAM RAYBURN
NearestCityorTown: Brookeland
County: 121 JASPER
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 6-7-14 at approximately 7:45pm Texas Game Warden received a call from the Jasper Sheriff’s office reporting a boating accident resulting in injury to one person. Once I arrived on scene, I learned that the operator and his passenger had been picked up 


BARDID: TX-2014-0042
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-05-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0119 BRYAN MUNICIPAL
NearestCityorTown: Bryan, TX
County: 021 BRAZOS
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentCause2: Improper loading
AccidentCause3: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator was towing subject in the center of the far east cove of Lake Bryan. Operator stated that the ballast bags were full and all the other passengers were sitting on the rear corner of the vessel to help create a larger wake for subject to wake s


BARDID: TX-2014-0043
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0061 BELTON (BELL CO)
NearestCityorTown: BELTON
County: 014 BELL
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 6-7-14, at approximately 1500hrs, Warden was contacted by FT. Hood PD who advised there had been a boat accident on lake Belton near BOLORA. Warden arrived on scene and made contact with the owner of the vessel bearing 3093BY and identified him by Driv


BARDID: TX-2014-0044
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0143 CANYON
NearestCityorTown: STARTZVILLE
County: 046 COMAL
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On or about the 29th day of May 2014 around 6:00pm, a boating accident involving two personal water crafts (jet skis) occurred near the area of the “Party Cove” on Canyon Lake when the occupants of vessel one (V1) were jumping the wake created by the sing


BARDID: TX-2014-0047
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0143 CANYON
NearestCityorTown: Sattler
County: 046 COMAL
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 5:15 on 06-08-14, I, two people were called to a jet ski accident at Cranes Mill Marina due to a jetski collision on rented vessels. 

Operator2 was driving his vessel less than 50 feet away from Operator1 jumping waves near Jacobs Creek 


BARDID: TX-2014-0048
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 05:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1062 BRAZOS RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Lake Jackson
County: 020 BRAZORIA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
USCG-entered narrative: two people were on an overnight fishing trip.  Around 5:45am, the victims were traveling when they hit something in the water and were ejected.  The cause of death is unknown. The victim had a head injury but it is unknown if the i


BARDID: TX-2014-0049
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0582 JOE POOL
NearestCityorTown: Grand Prairie
County: 057 DALLAS
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: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
The two vessels were operated on joe pool lake on monday may 26th near lynn creek park area. The operator (operator1) and passenger (v1 occupant) of vessel 1 and operator (operator2) and passenger (v2 occupant) of vessel 2 had travelled to lynn creek mari


BARDID: TX-2014-0050
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0014 AMISTAD
NearestCityorTown: Del Rio
County: 233 VAL VERDE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 05/31/2014 at 12:05 pm Game Warden received a call of a boat accident on Lake Amistad near Cow Creek area.  Upon responding it was found that the operator had grounded the vessel and was not injured.  It was found operator was on plane / cruising and w


BARDID: TX-2014-0051
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1583 TAYLOR BAYOU
NearestCityorTown: LaBelle
County: 123 JEFFERSON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Steering
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On june 13, 2014, a 16 foot sea ark boat (tx 6739 jb) with a johnson 50 horsepower outboard motor was cruising on taylors bayou in jefferson county, texas. Victim was seated either on the live well or on an ice chest in front of the center console. The se


BARDID: TX-2014-0052
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:43:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 8230 LOWER LAGUNA MADRE
NearestCityorTown: South Padre Island
County: 031 CAMERON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On june 14 2014, i state game warden along with warden responded to a call that involved two vessels that had been involved in a boating accident. At approximately 10:43am i arrived at the boat ramp at fisherman's wharf on south padre island by water. The


BARDID: TX-2014-0053
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1592 TRINITY RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Liberty
County: 146 LIBERTY
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On May 11, 2014 at approximately 7:00 a.m., Operator and Subject2 went to the Trinity River to go fishing. They continued to fish until approximately 9:30 a.m. when they picked up four others at the Trinity River and I-10 boat ramp. They all traveled by b


BARDID: TX-2014-0054
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 7370 UPPER LAGUNA MADRE
NearestCityorTown: Flour Bluff
County: 178 NUECES
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
"I was turning gently to the right and the back of the boat slid around.  Victim was thrown out of the boat as the boat caught and the prop ran over Victim.  The prop severed his right hand and part of his left.  We fished Victim out of the water and rush


BARDID: TX-2014-0055
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0143 CANYON
NearestCityorTown: Hancock
County: 046 COMAL
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday June 14, 2014 while out recreating ( doing figure eights on the PWC) on Canyon Lake near Jacobs Park area in Comal County, subject fell off a jet ski.  Operator immediately went back to pick up his passenger and at that time realized his passe


BARDID: TX-2014-0056
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-06-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:59:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 3220 LAVACA BAY
NearestCityorTown: Port Lavaca
County: 029 CALHOUN
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause3: Weather
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Subjects stated they had launched vessel at Six Mile boat ramp in Calhoun County. Subjects stated they had fished in Venado Lakes off of Lavaca Bay. While on the return trip vessel did not want to get up on plane. Vessel lost power to motor. Subjects stat


BARDID: TX-2014-0057
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0143 CANYON
NearestCityorTown: Hancock
County: 046 COMAL
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator stated that the injured female was attempting to board the boat from the rear of the boat using a built-in swim ladder. 
While climbing up this ladder,the injured female's left foot was struck by the boat's propeller. 
The boat operator stated th


BARDID: TX-2014-0059
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0587 PLACID
NearestCityorTown: McQueeney
County: 094 GUADALUPE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
AccidentCause2: Overloading
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Narrative: I received a call from the Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office at 1:08 p.m. in reference to a possible boating accident and missing person. When I arrived on scene first responders had just pronounced Victim as deceased. I spoke to his fishing pa


BARDID: TX-2014-0061
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-01-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0173 CLEAR LAKE
NearestCityorTown: League City
County: 084 GALVESTON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Shift
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On Janurary 31st, 2014 at approximately 11:10 am Operator2 and subject were leaving their slip at Legend Point Marina in Operator2's 45 ft. Chriscraft "About Time". After Operator2 had backed out of his slip he put the throttle into forward. However one o


BARDID: TX-2014-0062
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0466 LYNDON B. JOHNSON
NearestCityorTown: Kingsland
County: 150 LLANO
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 6-30-14,at approximately 5:40pm I, Texas Game Warden responded to a call of a boat accident at Lions Park on Lake LBJ. Upon arrival the victim was in the ambulance waiting for the air life helicopter to arrive. I later identified the victim. I located 


BARDID: TX-2014-0063
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-06-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 6096 CORPUS CHRISTI CHANNEL
NearestCityorTown: Port Aransas
County: 178 NUECES
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
At around the time of 1100 on June 21, 2014 Vessel 1 was heading west on the Corpus Christi Channel just past the Port Aransas Ferry crossing. The driver of vessel 1 explained they were watching dolphins in the area as they were traveling west on the Corp


BARDID: TX-2014-0064
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0720 TEXANA
NearestCityorTown: Ganado
County: 120 JACKSON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator1 stated he had tied off the stern of his vessel to a tree in the lake during the morning to fish. As the day continued, Operator1 said the wind had picked up and before he realized it the waves started breaking over the stern of the vessel. Opera


BARDID: TX-2014-0065
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0301 LEWISVILLE
NearestCityorTown: Hickory Creek
County: 061 DENTON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 29, 2014 at approximately 6:15 pm, I received a call from Denton County Sheriff's office regarding a boat accident near Westlake park. I arrived a short time later to the boat ramp and observed a yellow crownline boat with TX 1880 AE tied up to th


BARDID: TX-2014-0066
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0301 LEWISVILLE
NearestCityorTown: The Colony
County: 061 DENTON
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
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 07/04/2014 at approximately 11:20 P.M., Game Wardens responded to a collision between vessels TX 2846 CE and TX 6812 RB near the Pier 121 Marina's boat gas dock on Lewisville Lake. Vessel TX 2846 CE Operator2 was responding to a call for tow service an


BARDID: TX-2014-0067
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0622 RAY ROBERTS
NearestCityorTown: Tioga
County: 091 GRAYSON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Missing or inadequate navigation aids
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 07-04-14 at about 6:15 PM, The operator of the vessel was returning to Buck Creek Boat Ramp and attempted to follow the path another boat had taken through an opening in heavy standing timber and struck a submerged tree, impaling the boat on the stumps


BARDID: TX-2014-0069
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 7370 UPPER LAGUNA MADRE
NearestCityorTown: Corpus Christi
County: 178 NUECES
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 9. 2014 Monday afternoon I was called by my Captain, asking if I had heard of a boating accident on Sunday in the ski basin. I was working Sunday and said that I had not heard anything. Someone had called our office Monday asking if we knew anythi


BARDID: TX-2014-0070
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:02:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0192 CONROE
NearestCityorTown: Montgomery
County: 170 MONTGOMERY
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Boat 1 had been fishing in a tournament.  They were heading to weigh in for the tournament when the accident happened.  Boat 1 was heading west when it collided with boat 2 on the starboard side.  The driver and the passenger of boat 1 were wearing PFDs. 


BARDID: TX-2014-0071
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0124 BUFFALO SPRINGS
NearestCityorTown: Buffalo Springs
County: 152 LUBBOCK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was cruising around the Sandy Point area when it started to get very congested and other boats were doing circular patterns near him.  Operator started to leave the area and hit one of the wakes so hard that he lost control of the PWC and let go 


BARDID: TX-2014-0072
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:02:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0369 HOUSTON COUNTY
NearestCityorTown: Crockett
County: 113 HOUSTON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was riding on the back of the vessel watching his dad surf.The dad fell off of his board. The operator of the vessel powered down, and turned, throwing the victim in the water.The victim was struck by the propeller on the right leg above the knee.T


BARDID: TX-2014-0074
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0006 ALAN HENRY
NearestCityorTown: Post
County: 085 GARZA
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Inadequate onboard navigation lights
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
This report is written according to verbal and
written reports gathered from all parties involved.   Operator2' boat, a
1999 red and white Triton baring TX numbers 4615 FE, from here on referred to
as vessel 2, was sitting unanchored in a cove near the No


BARDID: TX-2014-0075
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 3060 CARANCAHUA BAY
NearestCityorTown: Port Alto
County: 120 JACKSON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
While operating the vessel, Operator stated that a fishing lure hook had become caught in Subject's shirt. The vessel was at full throttle and on plane while Operator attempted to remove the hook from Subject’s shirt. Operator stated that he tried to get 


BARDID: TX-2014-0078
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-04-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:03:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 4300 SAN ANTONIO BAY
NearestCityorTown: Seadrift
County: 029 CALHOUN
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
A local fish guide located a 25 foot Majek Extreme boat which was displaying TX 3441 BX registration by marker 16 in the Victoria Barge Canal at approximately 7:30AM on 4/11/14. After we made contact with the guide on scene he stated the boat was in gear 


BARDID: TX-2014-0079
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:21:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0061 BELTON (BELL CO)
NearestCityorTown: Temple
County: 014 BELL
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 07-9-14, at approximately 0924hrs, Warden was contacted via telephone, by Bell County SO, advising that there was a boat doing circles in the water and the person that was in the boat had been thrown out and was now in the water. Bell Co dispatch furth


BARDID: TX-2014-0080
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0466 LYNDON B. JOHNSON
NearestCityorTown: KINGSLAND
County: 150 LLANO
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 2 became disabled due to unknown engine failure while operating underneath the RM1431 bridge. They then tied off to a concrete bridge support pylon and flagged down vessel 1 for assistance. Vessel 1 tied Vessel 2's bow line to his starboard side cl


BARDID: TX-2014-0081
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:37:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0094 BONHAM CITY
NearestCityorTown: Bonham
County: 074 FANNIN
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: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 23, 2014 at approximately I State Game Warden was contacted by Fannin Co. S.O. about a boat accident on Lake Bonham. I arrived at 7:20 pm and observed two boats at the dock of the South boat ramp. Trooper told me that the driver of the Crownline (


BARDID: TX-2014-0082
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1997 G OF MEX OFF LOW LAG MAD
NearestCityorTown: Aransas Pass
County: 178 NUECES
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel one and Vessel 2 left Pelican Cove in Aransas Pass, west on Ransom Channel.  They headed south on the Intracoastal Canal.  Somewhere south of the old Aransas Pass airport vessel one made a hard left turn ejecting victim.  Vessel 2 was following beh


BARDID: TX-2014-0083
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0680 SOMERVILLE
NearestCityorTown: Somerville, Texas
County: 026 BURLESON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was travelling NE on Somerville Lake with one adult passenger and two children, ages four and seven (wearing PFD's), in between the Pecan Lake Park and Birch Creek State Park areas. The operator turned the vessel to port in order to return to the c


BARDID: TX-2014-0084
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1104 CHOCOLATE BAYOU
NearestCityorTown: Amsterdam
County: 020 BRAZORIA
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
According to the operator and all witnesses:  Vessel 1 (TX 1544 BY), owned and operated by operator1, was towing a Wow Zoom Dou tube with two female juveniles on it.  They were just north of the FM2004 bridge on Chocolate Bayou when the incident occurred.


BARDID: TX-2014-0085
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 6096 CORPUS CHRISTI CHANNEL
NearestCityorTown: Ingleside
County: 178 NUECES
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was anchored along side the Corpus Christi channel fishing at approximately 8:15 AM when a shipped passed by throwing a large wake. The boat was anchored in a shallow area of only about 3.5 feet. The large wake thrown by the ship caused Vessel 1 


BARDID: TX-2014-0087
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:36:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0379 INKS
NearestCityorTown: Burnet
County: 027 BURNET
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Throttle
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 17, 2014, Operator was operating a vessel on Inks Lake with seven other passengers. Victim was wearing a life vest and was being pulled on a tube. Operator stopped the vessel to allow Victim to get back on board from the stern. The vessel was stop


BARDID: TX-2014-0088
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0466 LYNDON B. JOHNSON
NearestCityorTown: Horseshoe Bay
County: 150 LLANO
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7-4-14 while patrolling Lake LBJ I received a call about a sunk boat in the open water near Horseshoe Bay. I patrolled to the area and met Operator1 on a patrol boat with two Horseshoe Bay police officers. Operator1 showed me a personal flotation devic


BARDID: TX-2014-0089
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-02-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 06:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0033 AUSTIN
NearestCityorTown: Austin
County: 227 TRAVIS
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operators summary: i launched my boat at Quinlan park early Saturday morning and was on the water by 6am. Because it was dark outside, i had my navigation lights on both bow and stern. I made a short run up the lake to fish some of the hydrilla that still


BARDID: TX-2014-0090
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:36:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0316 GRANBURY
NearestCityorTown: Granbury
County: 111 HOOD
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
pontoon boat (unit#2) traveling northbound in channel, just north of Rough Creek. PWC (unit#1) was jumping wake, and was approximately 30' from unit #2 when he lost control and fell off.  Unit 1 then hit the rear, starboard side of the motor of unit #2U


BARDID: TX-2014-0091
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 05:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 7370 UPPER LAGUNA MADRE
NearestCityorTown: Corpus Christi
County: 178 NUECES
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
I noticed a 22’ Majek boat tied up at the boat ramp with major damage to the hull and freeboard on the port side.  As I was walking up to the boat I noticed one passenger with a scrape on his left side of his head and wrist.  I asked him if he was ok, and


BARDID: TX-2014-0092
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0320 GRAPEVINE
NearestCityorTown: Grapevine
County: 220 TARRANT
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with commercial vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Throttle
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On the afternoon of July 20, 2014, at approximately 2:39 pm, operator1 was operating a 24’2” Mastercraft motor boat, TX 8005 AS, at Silver Lake Marina on Lake Grapevine with two other occupants on board. At the time of operation, a 90 foot party boat (TX 


BARDID: TX-2014-0094
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 3360 MATAGORDA BAY
NearestCityorTown: Port O'Connor
County: 029 CALHOUN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On Tuesday, July 22, 2014 at approximately 10:40 am, Operator was operating his 2003 Gulf Coast 21'7" open motorboat in Matagorda Bay in Calhoun County, Texas. He was approaching the "J-Hook", which is narrow cut or channel that leads to Sunday Beach, a p


BARDID: TX-2014-0096
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0723 TEXOMA
NearestCityorTown: POTTSBORO
County: 091 GRAYSON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was travelling North-bound out of High Port Marina on Lake Texoma with 6 passengers when his boat (TX#8515AU) struck a large wake made by a larger vessel at approximately 1430 HRS. Victim was injured, broken left collared bone & multiple fracture


BARDID: TX-2014-0098
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0466 LYNDON B. JOHNSON
NearestCityorTown: Kingsland
County: 150 LLANO
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
in the boat advised that they saw the boat make a sharp right turn and go between two boat docks and come to a stop. 
According to the witnesses, a red and white Velocity boat, bearing TX 2342 BZ was travelling south on the Colorardo River Arm of Lake LBJ


BARDID: TX-2014-0099
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:26:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0143 CANYON
NearestCityorTown: Sattler
County: 046 COMAL
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On the 26th day of July of 2014, on or about 2:00 pm, a boating accident occurred on Canyon Lake when the operator/owner of the aforementioned boat was performing maintenance to the boat's motor when a wave/wake came over the stern and began flooding the 


BARDID: TX-2014-0100
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:28:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 5120 COPANO BAY (ARAN BAY)
NearestCityorTown: FULTON
County: 004 ANANSAS
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
AccidentCause2: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 27, 2014 at approximately 0928am, US Coast Guard Station Corpus Christi received a call from a boat operator via VHF radio advising that his vessel was taking on water in Copano Bay (Aransas County, TX). USCG dispatched a helicopter and at approxi


BARDID: TX-2014-0102
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0494 MEREDITH
NearestCityorTown: Fritch
County: 117 HUTCHINSON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Open bow Stratos boat was on plane heading toward horseshoe island. Operator misjudged distance and struck an anchored pontoon boat that was beached at the island. The open bow boat struck the pontoon boat on the port side at the rear of the vessel. The o


BARDID: TX-2014-0103
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-04-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:23:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0743 TRAVIS
NearestCityorTown: Lago Vista
County: 227 TRAVIS
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Improper loading
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Narrative: Operator and two other teenagers had gone to Arrowhead Park in Lago Vista to do some canoeing. They drank some beer and took turns in the canoe. At about 8:30 p.m. Operator was in the rear seat and one of the two friends were in the front seat 


BARDID: TX-2014-0105
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0033 AUSTIN
NearestCityorTown: Austin
County: 227 TRAVIS
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Steering
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Narrative per APD: operator and passenger in a 2005 Triton bass boat were headed downriver when the passenger reported the boat taking a violent turn to the right.  Moments later he finds himself underwater, he swims to the surface and locates the operato


BARDID: TX-2014-0107
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:28:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0192 CONROE
NearestCityorTown: Willis
County: 170 MONTGOMERY
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
on 5.14.2014 at 1628 hours, I Deputy, was dispatched to a boating accident on the north east side of Ayers Island, Lake Conroe. MCSO Dispatch advised a male had been injured by the propeller of a boat. While en route MCSO dispatch advised the male was now


